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BUZZ Breakfast Club at Beaver Dam The Halls Business and Professional Association will host its Breakfast Club from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, in the sanctuary center vestibule at the Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Pastor Alan Price invites everyone to the monthly “meet and greet” event. Attendees are urged to bring business cards. The regular monthly luncheon meetings are held at noon each third Tuesday at Beaver Brook Country Club. Upcoming speakers are Kim Trent, executive director of Knox Heritage (Sept. 15), and Alison Swank, director of marketing, Knoxville Zoo (Oct. 20).

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TDOT update Fountain City Business and Professional Association will host representatives from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to discuss a project underway to redesign the intersection of Broadway and I-640. The meeting is at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Virginia College. Lunch is $10, and the public is invited. President is R. Larry Smith.

Only the front remained when firefighters finished at Texas Valley Baptist Church. The front wall (shown here) was later knocked down by firefighters.

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Burchett to visit Sam & Andy’s Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett and others will meet for lunch from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Sam & Andy’s Restaurant, 2613 W. Adair Drive in Fountain City. All are invited to join the dutch-treat meal. The daily special is grilled pork tenderloin and two sides for $7.99.

Women’s League sets Stuff-a-Bag The Halls Crossroads Women’s League will hold its semi-annual Stuff-a-Bag event, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 at The Closet, corner of Cunningham Road and Hwy. 33. Individuals may purchase one or more brown bags at $5 each and stuff it with clothing and accessories. Proceeds will be used for school supplies.

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■ Parkridge residents can seek health care in a medical clinic in the Hope Central ministry center. North/East Shopper online. ■ South Knoxville is on the uptick and Betty Bean set out to discover why. South Knox Shopper online.

A new steeple lies on the ground. It arrived last week but fortunately had not yet been installed. Photos by Cindy Taylor

Canopy assessments show where trees are needed By Wendy Smith

Data gathered from Tennessee Division of Forestry and city canopy assessments, both completed last year, will be used in an upcoming report on the health of Knoxville’s tree canopy. The assessments were done via aerial photos. Maps created from data gained are available on Kasey Krouse the urban forestry section of the city’s website. The city canopy assessment shows percentage of tree cover by neighborhood, and the state assessment shows changes in the canopy from 1997 to 2010 by City Council district. This year, Urban Forester Kasey Krouse plans to compile informa-

tion from both assessments into a report that details where Knoxville has healthy tree cover and where additional trees might be planted. The city has an annual tree-planting budget of $50,000 and has received an additional $20,000 in state funds for each of the past three years. That allows for the planting of 500-600 trees per year, he says. The assessments indicate that the total size of the canopy stayed the same from 1997 to 2010, but that doesn’t account for annexed property, which is generally forested. A significant change in land use, indicated by an increase in impervious surfaces like roads, sidewalks and buildings, was indicated for the same period. Tree cover along roadways and in abandoned pastures increased, but further research is required to determine if

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The first challenge to the city’s y’s ng new sign ordinance isn’t coming from a big national franchisee seeking a flashing message center atop a tall pole alongside a busy highway. he Instead, it’s being filed by the owner of a homegrown business ess who has been told that she can’t n’t l place whimsical, cartoon-style butter and egg figures of her own design on the roof of her building because they aren’t art. “It came down to whether the sign was art or just advertising,” said Peter Ahrens, director of Plans Review and Inspections for the city of Knoxville.

but people who have experienced property damage from trees, or just want to be able to mow quickly, may need more information. Krouse is happy to share his expertise with neighborhood organizations. He’d like for the community to understand the risks of hiring non-professional tree workers to top trees. Trees that have been “topped,” or had large branches or trunks removed from their tops, are more likely to fail, especially during storms, he says. He recommends hiring professional arborists to consult on proper treatment for large trees. There is one tree species that, in his opinion, can’t be overpruned − the Bradford pear. “Cut it down and plant an oak.” Info: 215-6113 or kkrouse@ knoxvilletn.gov

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Texas Valley Baptist Church has been going through an exciting renovation for the past three months. The first baptism in the remodeled sanctuary was scheduled for the morning service Aug. 30. But those plans were dashed when fire took the building to the ground Aug. 29. The building had stood since 1972.

Church members were in the building Saturday morning, preparing the sanctuary for Sunday worship. They said everything was still fine at 9:30 a.m. Buck Wamack got a call not long after that telling him something was wrong at the church. “It was beautiful inside after the renovation,” he said. “Now it’s gone.” Responders came from Paulette, Maynardville, Rural/Metro, Karns and Sharps Chapel. Rural/ Metro shift manager Scott Roberts was on site. “We got here around 3 this afternoon, and we’ll stay long enough to make it acceptable for the investigators,” he said. “We’ll be here another couple of hours and probably come back during the night.” Member Glenn Stooksbury has attended Texas Valley since the early 1960s. “We were in every room in the building this morning, and everything was fine,” he said. Pastor Corey Carroll had been leading worship in the fellowship hall while the renovations took place. Leaders at Christ United Methodist Church in Halls have offered the congregation of Texas Valley use of their facility until other arrangements are made. Fortunately there were no injuries. The cause of the fire was not known at press time.

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City to rehab Fountain City Lake; community must make it beautiful By Sandra Clark

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The best part of last week’s forum on Fountain City Lake came last when community resident (and UT professor) Garry Menendez unveiled his concept plan for the area’s centerpiece. He said three times that the plan is just a concept. It’s not funded and can be changed. “This is our park. Through participation, we can do this,” he said. Quickly, Mike Hensley added, “We appreciate what the city is doing, but we need to step up and be responsible (for the park and lake).” Carlene Malone, always ready to speak the unspoken, asked, “How many ducks can safely live there?” Hemming and hawing ensued. Finally someone guessed 1530 birds. And that’s the inconvenient truth. Way too many ducks live at the lake. They probably would migrate, as ducks do, but why bother when folks are feeding them corn and bread and other carbs daily? The inappropriate food makes for fat and lazy ducks and, well, you know the rest. David Hagerman is the city’s stormwater engineer who is overseeing the rehab Hagerman project. He said he gets three main questions: Do you know the lake is green? What is the city doing? When will it be done? Mayor Madeline Rogero tackled the “what’ and “when” issues to kick off the forum. The Fountain City Lions Club building was packed to standing room only. “By next summer, we’ll be finished,” said Rogero. “At least that’s what my engineers tell me. “We know the problems with the lake have been decades in the making and we likewise know that a full restoration can’t happen overnight.” Rogero said a lasting solution requires commitment to a longterm plan. “The city is repairing the lake’s infrastructure and developing a management plan. Once those are completed by next summer, we’ll need the help of community part-

ners to maintain a healthy lake.” The city is investing $250,000 in the project. City consultants and Menendez agree that the northern, shallow end of the lake Menendez should be converted into wetlands. Menendez shows three patches of green in the top quadrant of the lake, with two connected by a boardwalk. He shows a fishing pier near Broadway. Bart Carter of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said fish are the key. Not only is fishing fun, but in an urban setting it might be the only chance some kids get to catch their dinner. Consulting engineer Jason Brooks of Lamar Dunn Architects wants “muskrat control,” saying the varmints tunnel holes in the sides of the lake, contributing to its low water level. He wants TWRA to stock triploid grass carp and blue tilapia. The carp would eat the algae and the fishers would eat the tilapia. Hagerman said the lake must be drained again, probably in October, fish relocated and sediment dug out and hauled off. He estimated up to 1,100 cubic yards of duck muck. Rogero said three items remain: ■ Fall 2015: The lake level will be lowered during a naturally dry cycle. The number of water fowl will begin to be reduced. Lake sediment and rooted algae will be removed. Construction of the wetland area will begin. ■ Winter to Spring 2016: Upgrades will be made to the fountain system and pump house to increase aeration, which adds oxygen to the water, agitates the water surface and reduces stagnation – all helpful in combatting algae growth. ■ Spring to Summer 2016: The wetland area will be planted with native species. The lake will be restocked with triploid grass carp and blue tilapia to control aquatic vegetation. Chemical algaecide will be sparingly applied if needed. Then the city will be done and it’s time for the citizens to step up.

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Honored at Central High School’s Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony were Joel Helton (represented by his daughter Alison, son Zach and granddaughter Anderson Helton), Bud Bales, Lorie Compton Rheinecker, Tony Cosey and Tommy Schumpert. Photo by R. White

returned to the school to teach and coach. Judge Tim Irwin was a football player for Schumpert. In a video interview, Irwin called his former coach “more than just a coach” and talked of how Schumpert taught team members life skills. He also called Schumpert “fair and compassionate, someone who set an example through leadership.” “Coach is a name that I treasure,” said Schumpert. “Central High School means a lot to me, and I am humbled to be an inductee.” Lorie Compton Rheinecker was a standout athlete for the Bobcats 1980-83. She excelled in softball, basketball and volleyball and was called “one of the great-

Central honors top Bobcat athletes/coaches Central High School has inducted five former Bobcats (coaches and athletes) at the school’s first Sports Hall of Fame. The event began with a breakfast to honor guests, and the

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The 2004 Halls High graduate will see 11 years of hard work come to fruition when his first film premieres in the 1 p.m. film block on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Knoxville Film Festival at Regal Downtown West Cinema 8. Slocum wrote, directed and starred in the 19-minute film “Bass Hunter,” a yearlong undertaking. “I shot the film with the help of film-school acquaintances, local filmmakers and actors from Knoxville,” he said. “To get this project done in one year was amazingly fast.” Slocum says “Bass Hunter” is a dark comedy about an unlikely duo who pursue a legendary fish. It is easy to pick up on Slocum’s unique sense of humor and understand

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why he chose this genre. “Most people I know hated high school, which is nuts,” he said. “Granted, there are some real jerks, but you’ve got to learn to deal with them because when you grow up you call them ‘Boss’ or ‘Officer.’ ” Slocum says he was outgoing in high school, had

some sweet rock-star hair and drove a rad Camaro. He readily admits he was a bit influenced by the film “Dazed and Confused.” He calls Brooklyn, N.Y., home these days and says seeing other films inspires him. Once a week he will watch a film at Film Forum in SoHo or Regal at Union

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Square. Slocum says if a film is done right, it frees his mind for a couple of hours. “No matter what I’m dealing with, there is that escape. It is truly a wonderful thing.” To relax, Slocum often wanders around Manhattan. He will stop for pizza, maybe a beer and just watch the people. “I make up back stories for them: who they are, where they’re from and what’s on their mind.” Slocum says his career choice is hard when he is between jobs and wondering what he is doing with his life; but the most difficult times were when he had to work in an office to get by and support his art. He says the phrase, “No matter how bad things are, you can always panic and make it worse,” speaks to his personality. He wishes he had paid more attention in English class because in filmmaking it is important to communicate ideas; it’s a career he doesn’t recommend for everyone. “Being a fi lmmaker has zero guarantees for success. Five years from now I hope to have one or two features under my belt. It will seem like I came out of nowhere. “You love the game or you don’t. If you’re on the fence about it, I say walk away and do something else.”

reer. He also credits all of the people that poured into his life and believed in him. Joel Helton was inducted posthumously, and his children, Alison and Zach Helton, received the honor in his memory. Helton was described as a winner in every sport he ever coached but will be most remembered for the way he treated his players. Many times Helton would take players home when they didn’t have a ride, would make sure they had food to eat and was a father figure to them. Alison Helton said that Central was her dad’s life, and he would have been honored to be part of the Hall of Fame. “He taught us that there was always someone we could help out and to love people well.” Zach Helton said his dad was his hero, and he dreamed of playing football at CHS for him. “Dad loved talking to former players or getting letters from them. He loved being a Bobcat, and he loved Central High School,” said Alison. Fountain City Exxon owner Alvin Frye was honored as a friend of Central High School and was credited with sacrificing for others. For Frye, it’s not about pumping gas or fi xing cars … it’s about being there for the community.

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City sign ordinance the ordinance, but I’m not a public speaker,” Hambright said. “So I didn’t. I thought the exemption would apply.” She said none of her neighbors objects to her plan and said she doesn’t believe that some of the prohibitions in the ordinance are good for the 800 block of North Central Street, which hasn’t yet seen the kind of redevelopment that’s taking place a few blocks north. Hambright – who got her start in the business with the help of her late parents, Frank and Hazel Hambright, who sold Magpies cookies and cakes at the Market Square Farmers Market – bought 846 N. Central St. seven years ago, spruced it up and moved the bakery there from its Old City location, where it had been for five years. She rented the back half of the building to the Glowing Body Yoga Studio, which fronts on Irwin Street. Soon, both businesses were drawing steady customers. After her next-door neighbor, the iconic Corner

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Lounge, went out of business, Hambright and her husband, Scott Carpenter, bought that building, too, and eventually chef Holly Hambright (Peggy’s sister) opened Holly’s Corner there, giving the neighborhood a trio of vibrant new businesses. Being turned down by the city inspectors forced Hambright to spend $250 to appeal the decision to the city Board of Zoning Appeals, where she will plead her case in October. If she is turned down there, the next step is City Council. She says she’s feeling frustrated. “If a business is willing to spend $10,000 of its own money to make their neighborhood more appealing, why should the city be opposed? It can only be a good thing for everyone,” she said. “There has to be a way to make an exception in the ordinance to accommodate neighborhoods such as ours and the Magnolia Avenue corridor to allow us to make our businesses stand out from the blight.”

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est in all sports.” One of Rheinecker’s best memories from high school is being taught how to work as a team. She went on to Lincoln Memorial University to play basketball and softball and now is the physical education teacher at Sterchi Elementary. “I was highly competitive in high school,” she said to laughter from the crowd. “I used to think winning was the only thing, but the team bond we formed will always remain in my heart.” Rheinecker remembers wanting a new softball glove her senior year. The glove cost quite a bit, and she was told that she had to decide between the glove and a senior ring. “I still have that

glove,” she said. Bud Bales spent 30 years teaching and coaching at Central and racked up a ton of awards, including Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame, East Tennessee Baseball Hall of Fame, 17 district baseball championships, eight baseball regional championships and the 1990 baseball state championship. Former player Andy Bolton remembers the excitement of playing for a coach like Bales. “He taught his team humility and life skills that went way beyond the baseball field.” He added that everyone left the program a better person because of Bales. Tony Cosey is a 1991 CHS grad. He graduated a five-time state champion in track and cross country and set many state records. Cosey went to the University of Tennessee, where he was a seven-time All American in his four years at school. His success on the track led him to the Olympics in Sydney in 2000. Cosey excelled as a runner and was humbled to be named to the Hall of Fame. “A lot of great athletes came through Central. This is where it all began.” Cosey considers his success a blessing and talent from God, and he gives Him all of the praise for his ca-

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Hay is in the barn Country-boy football coaches, since the days of Bowden Wyatt, have used the same expression to describe this time of year. “The hay is in the barn.” This is obviously a farming summation, the alfalfa matured, was cut, pitched or baled and put away for later use. Applied to football, it means August anguish is finished, growing season has ended, the plan is in place, basic preparation is past. What remains is to run through the T, tighten up the chinstrap and play the game. It is a very exciting time for Volunteers – with a sobering thought lurking in the background. Did I do

dedicated to the cause. Is the hay safely in the barn? Nobody knows today. But we’ll all find out Marvin later. How the team looks is West relevant – and I’m not talking about Nike or alternate uniforms. Can we recognize improved strength and enough? speed in action? Was coachAll the good ones will ask ing so crisp as to eliminate themselves: Did I put in the hesitation and confusion? What really matters are hours, do the work, focus sharply on details, leave results. Wins and losses. little to chance? Am I really How and where and beating ready for the proverbial mo- betting odds are secondary. ment of truth, the opening There was a time when were justified. kickoff, giant games to fol- excuses low, a season of high expec- Butch Jones inherited a tations? depleted roster. Lane KifThey will check to see if fin committed too many they are sufficiently con- recruiting blunders. Derek fident, totally committed, Dooley didn’t do much of

anything. We think Butch Jones has excelled. Talent was below SEC standards. Too many people were too slow. Those flaws appear to have been corrected. There was a shortage of experience. Butch dared to play young guys. That those who stayed are now sophomores and juniors is his reward. Turnovers? Stuff happens. The solution is to be mentally and physically strong enough to overcome the shock. Injuries? Inevitably, there will be some. The burden on coaches is to have a replacement ready. This has been a past weakness. If it happens again, don’t try to explain it away.

No matter who tells you otherwise, an improved defense will depend on having a capable middle linebacker. The front looks better. The secondary seems secure. Count special teams as a probable plus. Key to Tennessee offensive success? The quarterback, of course. And receivers. And running backs. Big plays, sustained drives, more punch in the red zone. The key to skill players gaining a few yards and scoring an occasional touchdown? Same as always. The offensive line determines the width of the doorway. It is the primary component of victories – and defeats. If you are keeping score, Tennessee’s offensive line has been a little less than overwhelming in recent years. This is where Mike DeBord comes in. For orga-

nizational purposes, a touch of glamour and pay justification, he is offensive coordinator. It says in the book that he, in his spare time, is also supervisor of quarterback instruction. DeBord is really an old line coach. He has technical skills and bulldog determination to assist Don Mahoney in the critical production of a real, live offensive line. I recall questioning, back in the winter, why Butch would hire his old (59 or 60, not 80) buddy with so much at stake. I have rethought the situation. Wouldn’t it be something if Mike DeBord turns out to be the winning edge, the guy with the pitchfork or high-lift that puts the hay in the barn. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

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Three city members of MPC had their current terms end June 30 but Mayor Rogero has not acted to replace them two months later. Since all have served two terms, Rogero will not reappoint them. They are Bart Carey, Michael Kane and Jack Sharp. When the new members are named, they will have a few months shaved off their term due to Rogero’s tardiness in naming replacements. The current city members will probably continue at least until October as the mayor has not sent any paperwork to the state to replace them. ■ If yard signs could vote, Finbarr Saunders and Paul Bonovich would be fairly close competitors for City Council seat C with Kelly Absher and David Williams behind in the yard sign battle. The Saunders

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and Bonovich signs are actually in real yards and not right of ways which is a compliment to both. ■ Mayor Rogero and City Council deserve praise for working to restore Fountain City Lake. The iconic landmark is part of our city’s history. It will take a long time to correct the difficult issues there but the wait is worth it if success is the result. ■ Several new personnel moves in the city were announced last week and (as is the practice of the Rogero Administration), salaries were not included in the announcement. How-

ever, they are public record. David Brace moves to senior director of public works, and his salary jumps from $109,870 to $135,000. He is a top-notch public servant and earns every dollar he receives. He lives in Island Home in South Knox and start in 2002 with the city. Chad Weth, who becomes service director, sees his salary jump from $75,742 to $95,000 plus a $5,830 annual car allowance. Sheryl Ely starts works at $75,742 as a deputy director, coming from Oak Ridge city government. She does not get a car allowance. ■ Dean Rice, chief of staff to Mayor Tm Burchett, married Natalie Maneava on May 6. She is from Belarus and is seeking U.S. citizenship while working on her Ph.D. at the University of Tennessee. ■ David Massey, who

sends out an excellent weekly neighborhood advisory newsletter from the city website, last week stated that Mayor Rogero (for whom he works) was unopposed for her second term. While she will be the only name on the printed ballot Sept. 29, she does have a qualified write-in opponent named Jack Knoxville. To Massey’s credit, he sent out a correction when notified of the error. While rare, it has happened that a write-in prevails. Former three-term council member Gary Underwood was first elected by a write-in vote against the late Vice Mayor Hoyle McNeil in 1989. However, Jack Knoxville will fall far short of the goal line in this writer’s opinion. ■ There really is a new greenway in Knoxville which has not been officially dedicated/opened

but it is there and ready for use. It is a city secret. This one is right along the river which stretches from the Buck Karnes Bridge to Marine Park on Alcoa Highway. There is not a sign to it but I can assure you it is there. Park at Marine Park and you can use it. Round trip it is almost a mile long. Formal opening has been delayed until an entrance can be built to link it to the bridge. I had thought the opening was being delayed to coincide with the city primary election Sept. 29, which would have been a rational if political reason. Now the ribbon cutting may come after the city primary which suggests the delay is due to leadership failing to complete it in a timely manner. ■ State Rep. Jason Zachary turned down state health insurance for himself as he signed papers

on becoming a state representative. Zachary opposes the Insure Tennessee program. Zachary had a full room at his swearing in at First Baptist Church of Concord Aug. 24 including Mayor Tim Burchett, Farragut Mayor Ralph McGill, state Reps. Bill Dunn, Eddie Smith, Jimmy Matlock and Martin Daniel; state Sens. Frank Niceley and Richard Briggs. House Speaker Beth Harwell, first woman to hold that position, administered the oath of office after County Commission elected Zachary to the position. There still is a special election in the district Sept. 29 to elect Zachary. By winning in a special election necessitated by Ryan Haynes’s resignation, Zachary secured incredible media attention which he could never have achieved in a normal cycle.

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Jeff Ownby keeps on walking

In this 2009 photo, Carol Evans leads Lamar Alexander and Bill Haslam on a walk at River Bluff in South Knoxville. Photos courtesy of Legacy Parks Foundation

Wilma Jordan, Jim Clayton and Kay Clayton sport Halls Has It! shirts to celebrate the start of construction on the Clayton Park.

Legacy Parks makes its mark Legacy Parks Foundation scored a coup in landing “Wild” author/protagonist Cheryl Strayed as speaker for its Sept. 11 luncheon. The $100-a-plate event at UT’s Holston River Farm is sold out with 1,000 participants. But its real accomplishment as it celebrates its 10th anniversary is the everexpanding list of parks in Knoxville and Knox County. Executive Director Carol Evans has helped communities raise money for parks across the county. Her first big project was in Halls, where the community raised almost $500,000 to purchase 11 acres at the intersection of Norris Freeway and Highway 33. The big donor was Jim Clayton ($300,000), who got naming rights. Legacy Parks collected donations, purchased the land, put conservation restrictions on the deed and conveyed title to Knox County. Donors are disappointed that Clayton Park is not yet open, but the foundation is not to blame. “We learned how to do it better (with that project),” Evans now says. Next, Evans helped Fountain City Town Hall develop a skate park on city-owned land just off Broadway. Central High School students created a video to show the benefits of a neighborhood skate park. Legacy Parks recently helped with the Everly Brothers Park in Bearden. Terry Faulkner, president of the Bearden Council, says the foundation’s support was invaluable. “I’m not sure we would have gotten the project going if they had not been so

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supportive,” she says. “Legacy Parks has been a godsend to us.” The Harrell Road stormwater park in Karns is a Legacy Parks project. Legacy was behind the scenes when Pete Claussen conveyed some 400 acres on the French Broad River to Knox County for Seven Islands Wildlife Refuge. And Gov. Bill Haslam showed state support at the 2013 Legacy Luncheon when he announced that Seven Islands would be added to the state’s park system and renamed the Seven Islands State Birding Park. But it’s in South Knoxville where Legacy Parks has been most active – first

with the development of the 1,000-acre Urban Wilderness, including preservation of Civil War forts and a battlefield, and later by facilitating the donation of 100 acres by the Pat Wood family to connect the Urban Wilderness trail system to nearby neighborhoods and South-Doyle Middle School. The foundation was suggested by Doug Bataille, Knox County’s senior director of Parks and Recreation, who heard the idea at a workshop. He and Mark Field, then president of the Knoxville Chamber and chair of the county’s parks advisory board, first tested community interest. Field and Bataille then recruited former Knox County Executive Tommy Schumpert to serve as the first board chair. They took him out to lunch and told him the position would be easy and he wouldn’t “have to do anything.” “He knew we were lying, but he agreed to it any-

way. It really took off from there,” says Bataille. Schumpert credits Evans with the foundation’s success. “With her leadership we have done some very outstanding projects for the people that will last a long time.” Evans became executive director when Sandy Hull left after about a year and a half. “Carol’s done a tremendous job of moving the foundation forward,” says Bataille, who also praises the work of the board over 10 years. “The Urban Wilderness was a fantastic example of multiple partnerships,” he says. “You had the city, the county, the state, private landowners getting involved. It was a great vision created by Carol through the foundation, but a lot of people pitched in to make it happen, especially the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club, with a huge amount of sweat equity.”

Three years ago, I figured Jeff Ownby was a dead man walking. But now, I’m not so sure. And I changed my mind even before I saw the “Thank you, Commissioner Ownby for your support” sign out front of West Hills Elementary School. Although we’re in the throes of city elections, those races are weakly contested and pretty boring. As a result, county elections, which aren’t on the calendar until 2016, appear to be drawing as much attention as those to whom this season allegedly belongs, and District 4 is one of the most interesting. I doubt I’m the only one surprised that incumbent Ownby is not only still standing, but also chugging steadily forward. Ownby, 48, is built like a fireplug and sports an old-fashioned crew cut. He was a loud, proud and relatively unknown Tea Party Republican when he took on incumbent Finbarr Saunders in 2010. Saunders (Webb School, Class of ’62) is a moderately conservative Democrat with deep roots in the Bearden area. A retired banker, he was well funded and well established in business and in the community. Ownby won a six-year term (the terms were being realigned that year because the commission was cut from19 to 11 members) by 358 votes in what was widely considered a stunning upset. And although it was a Republican “sweep” year, locally and nationally, the tally shocked the political establishment and whittled the number of County Commission Democrats to two. Ownby immediately locked down a reputation as one of the most conservative commissioners. Then, in the spring of 2013, the news that he and another man had been arrested for indecent

Betty Bean exposure in a Sharp’s Ridge sting operation rocked the local political firmament. Ownby lost his day job and embarrassed his family, and common wisdom was that he was toast, politically speaking, despite his public apology. It didn’t take long for well-known, well-funded fourth district opponents to emerge. Hugh Nystrom (Webb School, Class of ’85) made it official last spring, and Janet Testerman (Webb School ’87) kicked off her campaign this summer. Despite his public humiliation, it became clear that Ownby wasn’t going away. I started noticing him for something other than Tea Party rhetoric. Maybe he’d been doing it all along. When there was a cause to be championed that other elected officials disdained, there he was, calling out state officials over the closing of Lakeshore Institute (which he believes has increased the numbers of homeless), opposing the closing of the former St. Mary’s Medical Center in North Knoxville and questioning the rezoning that cleared the way for Tennova to move the facility to Middlebrook Pike. He even wore a red shirt in solidarity with protesting teachers. Few other elected officials asked these questions. So a year out from county elections, Ownby, who has ditched his Tea Party affiliation, is facing two well-connected, well-known opponents whose financial resources he cannot match. And he keeps moving forward. I’m starting to believe he has a chance.

GOSSIP AND LIES ■ Sleepy commuters awoke with a start last week when NPR linked a familiar name with a familiar drug. ■ John Duncan, this one a 60-year-old hunk called “a crusty sea-dog” by the Gold Coast (Austraila) Bulletin, watched police raid a nearby boat and confiscate cocaine worth some $17 million.

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the sailors as phony when the bloke in charge wore a suit jacket and dress shoes. ■ “They just didn’t look like boaties. It was really suss,” said Duncan. ■ Meanwhile, Knoxville’s own John Duncan III was vacationing on the beach with his wife and two kids (photos on Facebook).

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SENIOR NOTES ■ Corryton Senior Center: 9331 Davis Drive 688-5882 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday Hours vary Wednesday, Sept 2: 9 a.m. billiards, quilting; 10 a.m. dominoes; 11 a.m. open game; 1 p.m. Rook. Thursday, Sept. 3: 9 a.m. billiards, quilting; 1 p.m. pinochle; 1:30 p.m. Zumba Gold.

Bill Dunn greets resident John Simmons.

Friday, Sept. 4: 9 a.m. SAIL exercise, billiards; 11 a.m. Senior Meals (must sign up); 1 p.m. card making; 1:30 p.m. Zumba Gold. Monday, Sept. 7: Closed for Labor Day.

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Tuesday, Sept. 8: 9 a.m. billiards; 10 a.m. Veteran Services; 10:30 a.m. Super Seniors; 1 p.m. pinochle; 1:30 p.m. Zumba Gold.

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■ Halls Senior Center: 4405 Crippen Road 922-0416 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday Hours vary Wednesday, Sept. 2: 10 a.m. bingo, hand & foot; noon Senior Meals; 12:30 p.m. bridge; 1 p.m. Rook, SAIL exercise. Thursday, Sept. 3: 10 a.m. pinochle, line dancing, quilting; 11 a.m. exercise; 12:30 p.m. duplicate bridge; 1 p.m. ballroom dance class; 3 p.m. Tai Chi practice. Friday, Sept. 4: 9:30 a.m. Pilates; 10 a.m. euchre, Farkle; 11 a.m. SAIL exercise; 11:30 a.m. art class; noon Lunch Bunch, Mexican Train dominoes; 2 p.m. Zumba Gold. Monday, Sept. 7: closed for Labor Day. Tuesday, Sept. 8: 10 a.m. canasta; 11 a.m. exercise; noon potluck: tailgate; 12:30 p.m. Mexican train dominoes; 1:30 p.m. hand & foot; 2 p.m. movie matinee.

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By Sandra Clark About 25 residents of Morning Pointe of Powell hosted state Rep. Bill Dunn in their community room last week. Dunn recapped the recent legislative session and received limited feedback. That could mean everyone agreed with him or no one did. Dunn was warmly received. He brought a huge watermelon that he had grown in a garden he works at Brickey-McCloud School, where his daughter is a teacher. Ironically, Earl Hoffmeister, the man Dunn defeated in his first election (1994), now lives at Morning Pointe. Hoffmeister was present but merely smiled amicably. Dunn said Hoffmeister, a four-term elected school superintendent, is “smart as a fox.”

“Tennessee is one of the lowest-taxed states in the nation,” Dunn said. And Tennessee is adding jobs from other states where taxes are higher. Dunn said “a lot of politicians would bribe people with their own money” by passing legislation to benefit citizens. “At least they had to occasionally vote to increase taxes,” he said. “Now we’re seeing politicians, not me, making businesses do things.” These politicians will pass minimum-wage bills, etc. to benefit people without a negative effect on the politician – no requirement to raise taxes. But finally the businesses can’t compete and just move to states like Tennessee where restrictions are fewer. Dunn then drifted to a discussion of tort reform,

Republican-style. “The American culture is suehappy,” he said. Now Tennessee allows those who are injured to be “fully compensated on real costs,” but has attempted to cap payouts for “the murky area” of pain and suffering. “A judge overruled that.” So Dunn moved into a discussion of activist judges, saying he’s very concerned with the increasing power of judges to overturn decisions of the Legislature. ■

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Jimbo Watson is home again By Cindy Taylor Jimbo Watson is back home. The Knoxville native and 1999 graduate of Halls High School began his youth ministry at Smithwood Baptist Church. He started as a youth worker then served as interim until accepting a position at Broadway Baptist Church. He loved the two years he spent at Broadway, but when the administration at Smithwood called and asked if he was willing to come back as youth minister, Watson and wife Melissa, a teacher at Powell Elementary, decided to return to his home church. “Smithwood is amazing because it is home,” he said. “The people here have loved on me and my family since day one.” Watson says the congregation at Smithwood encouraged his desire to enter ministry and then allowed him to serve. He says their love and nurturing has made him the person he is today, and he will be forever grateful. As a follower of Jesus, Watson believes in the importance of being mission-

Watson family members: (front) Fischer, Coleman, Makenzi; (back) Melissa, Brooks and Jimbo. Photo submitted minded. He has served as a volunteer at Wesley House Community Center and was a member of the Montgomery Village Baptist Center Committee for the Knox County Association of Baptists for three years. A former baseball player at Halls and then at the University of Tennessee, he has coached several local baseball teams as well as at Powell High School. His vision for youth is to produce disciples who then

produce disciples. “Sharing the message of Jesus is a daily part of my life,” he said. “As a matter of fact, it is my life. This plays out in everything I do.” Students at Smithwood attend Wednesday night ASSEMBLY, where the main focus is discipleship. Watson says the entire ministry is based upon equipping students to find their identity in Christ and being able to express their faith in dealing with daily problems.

Students enjoy fun fellowship activities and partner to serve local schools and ministries such as Fountain City Ministry Center. “Student discipleship at Smithwood is teaching them to pray in a biblical way on their own, read scripture, encourage each other in Christian community and go forth with the message of the gospel to Fountain City.” Watson says the church student ministry team is developing a very specific plan for their youth to share with students in the Fountain City area the good news that Jesus paid the price for them. He says that as part of sharing the Gospel the church should serve the immediate community and that the service opportunities for students at Smithwood will present new and unique ways for them to worship and experience God. “Mentoring and shepherding the students is very important to me. I want them to experience God to the fullest.” Smithwood Baptist Church is at 4914 Jacksboro Pike. Info: www.smithwood.org or 689-5448.

Ninfa Parsons: Ministry building faith By Cindy Taylor Ninfa Parsons has been an instrument of God for most of her life. As a native of the Philippines she began ministering to Muslim people in that country at the age of 20. Now at 75 she is still going strong. Parsons recently returned from her latest trip to the small town of Panacan in Davao City in the southern part of the Philippines. She spoke to Powell Aglow members last week during a gathering at the home of her daughter Edilyn Hall. “There is so much bad news, chaos, natural disaster and fear going on in the world today,” said Parsons. “The good news is that God is in charge. Parsons makes at least one trip per year to continue ministering to poor Moslems in her home country. She has started bible schools and been instrumental in starting schools, churches and prayer houses. She participates in senior and youth retreats and often makes sure the hungry

are fed. She has seen many healed from disabilities and disease and has shared the gospel wherever she travels. “Her faith is really awesome,” said Hall. “Her ministry has built her faith.” Parsons is a member at Trinity Chapel in Knoxville. She is able to sustain her ministry to the Philippines thanks to financial support from church members and private individuals with a heart to see Moslems converted to Christianity. Parsons message was one of encouragement and faith. “God is still moving by His spirit, manifesting Himself to those that seek and follow Him.” Parsons plans to return to the Philippines in De- Ninfa Parsons and Aglow leader Diane Shelby Photo by Cindy Taylor cember. She, her daughter and members of Aglow pre- each fourth Tuesday for worship. Info: dbsaglow@ pared traditional Philippine fellowship, sharing and gmail.com. fare for the group meeting. “Her life and ministry is truly inspiring,” said Aglow leader Diane Shelby. Saturday, Ministry donations may September 26 be sent to Trinity Chapel, University of 5830 Haynes-Sterchi Road, Tennessee Campus Knoxville TN, 37912-9991. 8:00 a.m. Aglow members meet www.alz.org/tn 865-200-6668

FAITH NOTES Community services ■ Cross Roads Presbyterian, 4329 E. Emory Road, hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry 6-8 p.m. each second Tuesday and 9-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday. ■ Glenwood Baptist Church, 7212 Central Avenue Pike, is accepting appointments for the John 5 Food Pantry. Info: 938-2611. Your call will be returned. ■ Ridgeview Baptist Church, 6125 Lacy Road, offers Children’s Clothes Closet and Food Pantry 11 a.m.-2 p.m. each third Saturday. Free to those in the 37912/37849 ZIP code area.

Classes/meetings ■ Church Women United Knoxville-Knox County meeting, 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4, Bethel A.M.E. Church, 3811 Boyds Bridge Pike. Bible study led by Rela White to follow at 10:30. ■ First Comforter Church, 5516 Old Tazewell Pike, hosts MAPS (Mothers At Prayer Service) noon each Friday. Info: Edna Hensley, 771-7788. ■ Powell Church, 323 W. Emory Road, hosts Recovery at Powell at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. The program embraces people who struggle with addiction, compulsive behaviors, loss and life challenges. Info: recoveryatpowell.com or info@

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faith Heavy lifting And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself. (John 12: 32 NRSV) I was carried to church when I was two weeks old, and mostly, have been there ever since. There are advantages and disadvantages. At a young age, we learn with our limited understanding. If we never re-think or re-consider our youthful understandings, we don’t grow in the faith. So, I was startled on a recent Sunday morning to realize that to be “lifted up” could have various meanings. There is the literal interpretation that witnesses of the crucifi xion saw in painful clarity. Jesus was lifted up on a cross, and the purpose of that elevation was torture, agony, and a slow death at the hands of the Roman soldiers, who were – to be fair – only doing their duty. But there is another way in which Jesus can be lifted up. The small, country church where I worship these days has a picture of the Christ above the pulpit. I was looking at

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that picture, considering the concept of “lifting up” when it dawned on me that our job as Christians is exactly that: to “lift up” Christ. Not physically, but metaphorically. And not only with our mouths. We are called to live our lives in such a way that Christ is lifted up. We are to shine (in his reflected glory) so that all the world can look at us and see Christ. We are to be the body of Christ in the world. My friends, we can’t do that alone. We need each other, because together, we are smarter and better and richer and holier than any one of us can be alone. Lift Christ up by how you live and love and work in this world!

REUNION NOTES ■ Halls High classes of 1976-1981, 6:30 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Sept. 26, Red Gate Farm, 2353 Maynardville Highway, Maynardville. ■ Pierce and Wyrick reunion, noon Sunday, Sept. 13, in Luttrell Park behind Luttrell Elementary. Bring lawn chairs and a covered dish. Info: 687-3860.

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HEALTH NOTES ■ Peninsula Lighthouse Group of Families Anonymous meetings, 6:15-7:15 p.m. each Tuesday, 1451 Dowell Springs Blvd. For relatives and friends of those who suffer from current, suspected or former problems of substance abuse or related behavioral problems. Newcomers always welcome; no dues or fees; no formal sign-up; first names only. Info: Barbara L., 696-6606 or PeninsulaFA2@aol.com.

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Halls High quarterback Andrew Davis (#1) leads the team onto the field, ready to light up another Friday night. Photos by R. White

Love those Friday nights There is something almost magical about Friday nights during football season. Is it the game itself or the activities beyond the field that create excitement?

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The first of every season is always an exciting time for me for several reasons: 1) the smell of freshly cut grass and the slight drop in temperatures; 2) the marching band, led by the sounds of the drumline; 3) the cheers from the stands that erupt with every great play; and 4) promises of great things to happen. At the beginning of the season, the playing field is level. Everyone has the same record, and the possibility of having a winning season is on everyone’s wish list. Some teams will make it to the playoffs and possibly win a state championship. Others may win a couple of games during the season, having given their all for the

team they love. The sounds from a high school stadium are always loud and proud with students exclaiming that they believe in their team. Shopper News intern Annie Dockery attended a high school game with me during the first week of play and was impressed with the amount of activity. At one moment we were talking with students in the end zone ready

to get the game started, then we quickly moved to the field as the band lined up for the team run-through and then to the sidelines to watch the activity off the field. Add in the band playing the school fight song and the cheerleaders and dance team members performing a sideline routine, cheers from the student section and a little football, and that might have been the best $8 spent in a

long time. If you haven’t been to a game in a while, grab your seat cushion, pick up a couple of shakers and head out to your favorite school’s next game. It sure beats any Fri- Halls High kicker Briggs Marcentel warms up on the sidelines day night television reruns during a recent game for the Red Devils. I’ve seen in a while. Games in the area this Friday, Sept. 4, include Central at Catholic, Gibbs hosting Powell and Halls hosting West. Kick-off is at 7:30 p.m.

Halls High players of week

Halls High players of the week, as selected by Harbin Runge-Gold the coaching staff, for their hard work in the season opener against Clinton are junior WR/DB Caden Harbin (#2) and junior WR/ DB Matthew Runge-Gold (#29).

Wolfenbargers celebrate 50th anniversary Gladys and Glen Wolfenbarger Sr. celebrated their 50th anThe Halls High dance team includes members (front) Zoe Simpson, Jaida Duthu, Audrey Brad- niversary Aug. 28. They ley, Mei Grace Krusenklaus; (back) Caroline Fleenor, Allie Yarnell, Gracie Bell, Courtney Koontz, were married in Granger Delaine Stiltner and Rachel Miller. County and have five children: Tammy Davis, Rhonda Ladd, Cheryl Powell, Becky Collins and Glen “Buddy” Wolfenbarger Jr. The couple have seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Glen is retired from

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Women’s League celebrates honorary members The Halls Crossroads Women’s League honored its honorary members Aug. 1 with a luncheon at Beaver Brook Country Club. Entertainment was provided by Cindi Alpert and the Corduroy Jazz Trio, and a good time was had by all. Honorary members are (front) Louise Nelson, Susan Spicer, June Hubbs Boatman, Mary Jean McManus; (back) Betty Nelson, Marie Qualls, Gene Marsh and Virginia Bolinger. Photo submitted

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Selena Dawson, Yesenia Perez, Jacy Sims and Logan Dzambo work on a poster promoting positive self-esteem.

Greer works toward Eagle Scout

Preparing for the fair September has arrived. That means that the Tennessee Valley Fair will be opening soon, and Chilhowee Park will be filled with rides, food, games and tons of exhibits showcasing area students. Students in Halls High Family and Consumer Science classes have teamed up with members of the FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) to create bulletin boards to enter in this year’s fair competition. Each group is creating a 3x4 bulletin board using the theme “FCCLA, together we Jada Van De Griff and Maare …” and can focus on posiria Curley work on their tive words such as active, submission. The title of leaders, stronger, healthy, their project is “You Don’t ready and family. Team Choose Your Family.” members collaborated to dePhotos by R. White cide on the theme focus and composition of the poster. While at the fair, stop by the exhibition hall and check families, healthy self-esteem out the finished products and a positive outlook on that help promote healthy life.

A closeup of the submission by Chloe Carroll, Madison Nelson, Madelyn Elliott and Grace Mears

Caleigh Elliott works on her project, which resembles a huge Game of Life board.

Cameron Greer, a Life Scout with Boy Scout Troop 506 in Halls is working toward the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts. Very few scouts achieve this goal as it requires a great amount of work and dedication. The rank of Eagle Scout may be earned by a Boy Scout who planned, developed and led a service project – the Eagle Project – that demonstrates both leadership and a commitment to duty. The Eagle Scout Service Project is the opportunity for a scout to demonstrate leadership of others while performing

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Vendor spots are available for a multi-family yard/vendor sale set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Halls High School parking lot. Proceeds will benefit the school’s cheer squad. Vendor space is available at $25 per booth. Send request to vannielloproperties@gmail.com

SCHOOL NOTES ■ Central High School college scholarship informational meeting, 6-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14. Info: 689-1400. ■ Fountain City Elementary skate night, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, Skate Town, 5713 N. Broadway. Admission: $4; skate rental: $1. Info: 689-1445. ■ Shannondale Elementary PTO meeting, 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. Info: 689-1465.

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By Sandra Clark Ranger Derek Wilson calls it a family reunion for an entire county. It’s the annual Big Ridge Bluegrass Festival, which this year drew some 1,500 visitors to the park. The Big Ridge Family and Consumer Education Club (FCE) again sold homemade food items, starting at 4 p.m. until they ran out. The festival lasted until 11 p.m. Margie Collins, Derek Wilson 85, has been serving food at the festival for each of its 34 years, said FCE president Carol Pratt. “All the profits are donated to Union County non-profits such as: Union County Children’s Charities “Under the Tree,” Paulette Volunteer Fire Department, Union County Rescue Squad, Union County Humane Society, Big Ridge State Park Easter Egg Hunt and 4-H,” she said. “It’s our way of giving back to our community.” Seven bands shared the stage over the four-hour festival, Wilson said, while others gathered in small groups on the edges of the crowd to jam. Ranger Daniel Adkisson estimated the crowd at 1,400 to 1,500 based on a count of cars. He said most vehicles were from Union or Knox counties. In addition to the Big Ridge FCE, other food trucks and craft vendors worked the crowd. The Union County Lions Club sold shaved ice, a huge hit on a hot day. Wilson said the festival went off without a hitch. “There was no trouble and the weather was per-

Big Ridge FCE president Judy Loveday and Peggy Carney are stuffing grilled meats into buns. Everyone has a job.

Skip Loveday, Mike Wyrick and Carol Pratt grill burgers. Families pitch in to help FCE members. Mike is one of the grillers every year and Skip helps wherever needed.

State naturalist Randy Hedgepath caught this shot of exuberant singing by the Gospel Strings at the Big Ridge Bluegrass Festival.

fect.” Most visitors went home, but others camped out at Big Ridge. What’s next at Big Ridge? “We’ll have half-a-dozen guided hikes on holidays like Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day,” said Wilson. We’ll have volunteers here doing community service work on National Public Service Day. And, of course, there’s the annual egg hunt every spring.”

Park visitors relax and enjoy the food and music.

Kids often dance to the music, but the Big Ridge Bluegrass Festival drew this dancer wearing hot pink shoe laces. She’s been a member of the Anderson County FCE for 50-plus years, and she danced away before we could get her name.

Phyllis Snapp works the baked goods table. All Big Ridge FCE members donate baked goods for resale. Visitors frequently request a favorite: brownies, friendship cake, upside down pineapple cake or pecan pies.

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Chamique Holdsclaw in “Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw,” which will play at the Knoxville Film Festival

Holdsclaw using documentary as outreach By Betsy Bet etsy s Pickle Pic icklle ickl From tth F the h courts t off h her high school in New York to the University of Tennessee to the WNBA, Chamique Holdsclaw built excitement about basketball. Now she’s trying to build understanding about mental illness – through movie theaters. “Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw” will play on two screens at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Knoxville Film Festival at Regal Downtown West Cinema 8. Holdsclaw plans to attend the screenings. Holdsclaw’s stellar career under coach Pat Summitt led to her pro career, beginning with the WNBA’s Washington Mystics. Her career seemed destined for brilliance, but cracks in her tough-as-nails demeanor began to break open after the death of the grandmother who raised her. Holdsclaw was diagnosed with clinical depression and later with bipolar disorder II. Although mental illness derailed her basketball career, she welcomes the path her life has taken. “I’ve been doing mental health advocacy work since 2007,” Holdsclaw says by phone from Atlanta, where she makes her home. “I am in a position to really help people with my story.

““It It’s It ’s very very er y humbling, humbl h bliing bl ng ng, g b bu ut “It’s but also also I know k no now w that that it it is what wha hatt I am supposed to be doing. I could be coaching. I could be doing a number of things. But I am most passionate about this because I know how it’s affected me.” Documentary filmmaker Rick Goldsmith read a New York Times article about Holdsclaw and became intrigued by her story. Coincidentally, he was an old friend of her manager, Lon Babby. “He was drawn to how candid I was,” says Holdsclaw. She still needed to be convinced that a documentary was a good idea. “I had to see what the direction was.” Once she trusted Goldsmith, the project was on. Holdsclaw saw that the film could mesh with her advocacy work. “I felt like it was one of my purposes to move forth and use my platform to draw people so they can understand what people struggling with this illness go through,” she says. “The things that I was dealing with emotionally – the highs and the lows – it’s been an emotional rollercoaster ride. To see that on film and hit these different festivals and to watch it over and over, I started to see growth; I started to see different parts of me.

“It was a real eye-opener. I watch it now, and I’m like, wow, even at my weakest I was so strong. There was a strength about me. I think it has empowered me like it has empowered some others.” She’s grateful for two strong women she’s had in her life: her grandmother June and Summitt. “My grandmother said, ‘I trust this woman (Summitt). You’re going to play for the best, and you’re going to get your degree.’ Coach Summitt said, ‘You’re going to meet some amazing people, and you’re going to have a sisterhood that extends beyond the years

of you playing.’ I’ve got everything that both of them promised. “Me and Coach Summitt have always had a very close relationship. She’s always been very supportive of me, through everything. … She’s an amazing, amazing woman. I’m glad to have her in my life.” She has good memories of her college years. “Knoxville is a very familiar place to me. I always feel welcome; I feel loved. It was just the right choice. I came from New York City, and I’ve got a street on the University of Tennessee campus. I never envisioned that.”

The Arts & Culture Alliance will feature paintings and other works by local artist Emily Taylor beginning this First Friday, Sept. 4. Photo submitted

Conversations in paint By Carol Shane

The Arts & Culture Alliance of East Tennessee excels at showcasing notable artists in our region. This coming Friday will be no exception when the ACA presents its opening night for “Conversations: Portraits and Other Work” by Emily Taylor. Part of Knoxville’s monthly First Friday event, the show includes recent and former portraits and portrait-like paintings and drawings. As an artist, Taylor is intrigued by “the complex interaction and negotiation characteristic of both painting and human interaction.” Hence the title, “Conversations.” Taylor grew up in 1970s and ’80s New York City but eventually found her way to Knoxville “for school and life reasons,” she says. She holds an MFA in painting Opening in theaters Friday, “The Transporter Refueled” brings and an MA in art education Frank Martin back to the screen but with Ed Skrein (the original from the University of TenDaario Naharis in “Game of Thrones”) in the role instead of Ja- nessee. Some of her most popular son Statham. The special-ops guy turned extreme limo driver is forced into a revenge plot that has to do with a Russian crimi- works are her lively, colorful nal and human trafficking. Ray Stevenson co-stars. The action pet portraits. “There will be some dog portraits in the thriller is rated PG-13. show, almost entirely all of the same dog – mine!” says Taylor. “Most of the others were commissions.” Anyone interested in commemoratThe Clarence Brown The- of theater. atre opens the season with a “This production cele- ing a pet in oil is invited to farce, “The 39 Steps,” Sept. brates the film noir dramas view Taylor’s work and com9-27 on the CBT mainstage. of the 1930s and specifically mission a portrait. The popular, two-time Tony Alfred Hitchcock’s film of and Drama Desk Award- the same name,” said diwinner is packed with non- rector Kate Buckley. “But stop laughs, more than 100 it also honors the complex- preview performance will be zany characters played by a ity of the actor’s craft. The held Wednesday, Sept. 9; a cast of four, inventive stage- theatrical dance going on tech talk with the designers craft, handcuffs, missing behind our soundstage door will take place Sunday, Sept. fingers and even some good is zanily complex, requiring 13, following the matinee; old-fashioned romance! It’s inventiveness, dexterity and a talkback with the cast is fun for all ages and great for precision from all.” Sunday, Sept. 20, following anyone who loves the magic A “Pay What You Wish” the matinee; and the open-

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David Kortemeier, David Brian Alley, Katie Cunningham and Brian Gligor are actors in Hitchcock’s farce “The 39 Steps,” opening Sept. 9 at the Clarence Brown Theatre. Photo by Liz Aaron

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The opening reception features chocolate fondue from the Melting Pot, as well as hors d’oeuvres. There will be a jazz jam session in the Black Box Theatre hosted by Vance Thompson and Friends. And there will be a flamenco dance performance by Pasión Flamenco dancers from the Tennessee Conservatory of Fine Arts in West Knoxville. Yes, flamenco dance is alive and well in Knoxville. It’s taught by native Romanian Lucia Andronescu, and it really deserves its own feature story. Judging from the gorgeous women in festive costume and the guitar/cajon trio pictured on the website, it’s a spectacle not to be missed. Beautiful art, beautiful dance, great jazz and tasty treats all make for an outstanding First Friday. The opening reception for “Conversations: Portraits and Other Work” by Emily Taylor is from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Pasión Flamenco performs at 6 p.m., and the jazz jam begins at 7 p.m. The art exhibition will be on view through Sept. 25. Info: knoxalliance.com or 5237543. Send story suggestions to news@ shoppernewsnow.com.

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Science meets nature Ah, technology. How ironic for me, someone who can remember, as a child, listening in on the neighbors on my grandmother’s crank, four-party-line telephone, to be sitting here at my computer pecking out words about technology with my two pointer fingers at the blistering rate of a page every 30 minutes. And then to send the words away through the ether to Shopper headquarters in a 10th of a second. All that in three short generations of us mere mortals. I had been thinking about technology lately because of firstly, the time of year it is, and secondly, because of a short article in this month’s Birdwatching magazine. As to the first, we are all

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noticing that the days are getting shorter. Also, the fall equinox will be coming upon us on Sept. 21. That is the 24-hour period when the day and night will be of equal length. But the days have been getting shorter ever since the first day of summer, on June 21. And sadly, they won’t bounce back at the equinox, they just trudge on, shorter and shorter, into the winter. Well, the shorter length of days is the big notifica-

Imperial eagle with GPS tracking device

tion for all of nature that big change is coming. Days become shorter and cooler, leaves change color, some mammals frantically store up food supplies and others fatten up for hibernation (this is the route I prefer), and the birds – many of them migrate. We’re getting ready to say goodbye, at least for a season, to such songbird friends as the warblers, vireos, wood thrushes and whip-poor-wills, the indigo buntings and hummingbirds. But by the same token, we’re all set to welcome back the more northerly nesting birds here for the winter – the white-throated sparrows and purple finches, the yellow-bellied sapsuckers and ruby-crowned

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rowing into the muddy bottoms of ponds for the winter, to hummingbirds flying south on the backs of the geese. Those thousand-mile trips by tiny birds to remote places on the globe were a daunting process to study and follow. Then – enter this technology thing. Think where we’ve come from. Consider, if you will, how at one time a good stone ax was a new and marvelous piece of technology. Or a nice warm fire to cook your food. And then, there was the need to have the means to find your animals. Imagine the pride and sense of accomplishment when that first cowherd slipped that first cowbell on his lead mama cow. Now, by golly, when the herd disappeared over the hill, we knew where they were! And then, another advance: from cowbells to radio collars. For years now we’ve grown accustomed to seeing the elk in the Smokies and up at Royal Blue fitted out with their radio collars – space-age cowbells. I’m reminded of the story of the intrepid Campbell County hunter, proudly driving through LaFollette with one such animal draped over the hood of his truck. “Biggest deer I ever saw!” He didn’t exactly know what the radio collar was about, but at least the TWRA fellows knew where it was. But what about the birds? A one-ounce warbler is not an elk, and you can’t slap a radio collar on a tiny bird to see where it goes. Thus my second recent reminder about technology – an article in Birdwatching magazine on the miniaturization of tracking devices for birds. One big thing about technology that keeps us all amazed (and spending money) is constant and rapid progress. In the column of March 2013, I reported on the new and promising use of geolocator devices to follow the movement of various species of birds. Geolocators contain a clock, a light sensor and a microprocessor. They are relatively small and light and, when attached to an animal, can tell roughly when and where on earth the animal has been. The name of the developer of these devices, sure to become a household word, was Vsevolod Afanasyev,

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such an interesting name that I had to repeat it here. The geolocators have proven very useful and have been used to study the global movements of the wandering albatross across the trackless oceans of the world. More recently and closer to home, they have followed the heretofore nearly unknown traveling habits of the eastern population of the golden eagle, a fascinating story of its own. But now, more progress – from bird bands and geolocators, we’re on to Global Positioning Systems. Satellite-based GPS, fully operational since 1995, is what brings us the voice of that pushy lady in our car dash telling us we’re lost, and to make a U-turn as soon as possible, regardless of what may be coming. Helpful? You can set it to remember where you parked your truck in the National Forest, and it will take you right back to it. Among its many advantages, GPS is highly accurate. Rather than telling the biologist that his target bird is in this mountain or that valley somewhere in the world, GPS can pinpoint locations down to 10 meters, or about 33 feet. And now we have a GPS unit that weighs in at about one gram, roughly half the weight of a penny, so that it can be safely attached to a bird that weighs as little as 20 grams, or 0.7 ounce, the size of a large warbler. So, wildlife biologists can capture various small birds that couldn’t be studied before and fit them with the tiny GPS unit to pinpoint their locations at various times through the seasons. Obviously, this is a far cry from the old method by which we discovered the wintering grounds of the chimney swifts – natives in the Peruvian Andes smoked a bunch of them out of a hollow tree to have for lunch, discovered the magical bands on their legs and gave them to a missionary, and a couple of years later the bands found their way to Washington, D.C., and were identified. All the new knowledge that technology is bringing us will soon become common knowledge, and then we’ll be off after a whole new set, with more new tools. May it always be so!

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Merle 96.7 FM broadcasts live from Andrew Johnson Highway at the grand opening of Champion Physical Therapy. Pictured Celebrating the grand opening of Champion Physical Therapy in Strawberry Plains are Brett Kolnick, Kyle Markway and his son, are Kelsea Dobbs, Merle the Squirrel and Michele Armstrong. Kyle Jr., John Staley, Tim Butcher and Chris Robinson. Photos by S. Clark

Champion PT opens eighth office By Sandra Clark Friends and patients packed the house for the grand opening of the Champion Physical Therapy facility in Strawberry Plains. Attendance was boosted by Merle the Squirrel flagging in cars from Andrew Johnson Highway and smells from the pork-cooking smoker strategically positioned near the entrance. It was free food and good times for all as Champion opened its eighth facility. The Strawberry Plains clinic director is Kyle Markway, DPT. He obtained a doctorate of physical therapy from the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center in 2010. Prior to graduate school, Markway completed a bachelor’s degree in natural science from Christian Brothers University. Markway enjoys working with all types of orthopedic and outpatient diagnoses, with a special interest in treatment of the spine utilizing the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. He assists athletes in returning to pre-injury performance. His clinical experience includes internships at Tennova, Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics in Oak Ridge, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, and Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics at D1.

The company president is John Staley III, who grew up in Halls and played football for coach Larry Kerr on Halls High School’s only state championship team, 1988. A teammate was Tim Butcher, also a physical therapist, who heads Champion’s Halls office at 7228 Norris Freeway. Staley is a licensed physical therapist (PT) and a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS). His primary areas of practice include orthopedics and sports medicine. He also has extensive experience and interest in management, marketing and consulting. He is a credentialed clinical instructor through the American Physical Therapy Association. As a 1993 graduate of the physical therapy program at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, he has remained active in the university by serving on the UTC Alumni Council, University of Tennessee Board of Governors, and as an adjunct clinical faculty member. Butcher is one of four vice presidents. He earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville in 1993. In 1997, he earned a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from East Tennessee State University. He is a certified strength and con-

ditioning specialist. Along with his 15 years of clinical experience, Butcher has completed several continuing-education courses. Also at the open house were PTs and Champion vice presidents J. Christopher Robinson and Brett Kolnick. Robinson holds a degree in physical therapy from UT Chattanooga and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist. He has 15 years of experience. Kolnick earned a master of science degree in physical therapy from Nova Southeastern University in 1998. Prior to entering the physical-therapy field, he earned a degree in business from Eastern Kentucky University. He was captain and a four-year letterman for the EKU football team. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Champion Physical Therapy has offices in Halls, Strawberry Plains, Elizabethton, Bristol, Harriman, Pigeon Forge, Seymour and Alcoa. Staley said Champion serves outpatient post-operative individuals and those with work- or sports-related injuries. Most insurance is accepted, and appointments can be scheduled within 24 hours. Info: championptllc.com or 865377-3176.

Eddie Powers, the SEC and the NFL By Anne Hart Eddie Powers’ colorful memories of his long career as a field official with both the SEC and the NFL made for an enterEddie Powers taining program at the Rotary Club of Bearden. The Clarksville native was a three-year letterman in football at the University of Tennessee before becoming a graduate assistant coach under legendary coach John Majors. Powers began his career as a field official with the Knoxville Recreation Department working with the Knoxville Youth League, an organization he said “turns boys into men.” He coached Little League and Pee Wee football in those days. He later worked as a field official with the Ohio

Valley Conference and then spent 13 years as a field official with the SEC, where he was a field judge. “Getting into the SEC was tougher than getting into the NFL,” Powers said, because he couldn’t work games for a school he had attended or officiate games of coaches he had worked for or with. He joined the National Football League as a field judge in 2002 and retired in 2008 so he would watch his two sons, Clay and Dylan, play football at the Christian Academy of Knoxville. Football has long been a family affair in the Powers family. His dad played under another football legend, Bear Bryant, at the University of Kentucky, and then coached with Bryant at the University of Alabama. Powers said his family has made Knoxville their home since 1973, adding, “Tennessee football has kept me here.”

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Missing the links Retired trooper vows strokes won’t end his golf game There’s a golf club in the trunk of Bryan Farmer’s car with his name on it. It’s a top-of-the-line driver, brand new and still in the box. He bought it June 12, 2014, after playing 18 holes of golf. But that night, Farmer had a stroke of another kind – a blood clot on the left side of his brain – that has, so far, put his golf game on hold. But even after suffering a second stroke 10 months later, he vows he’ll be back in the swing of things this month, thanks to the care he received at Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center (PNRC) at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and Roane Medical Center. “It might not be pretty, but I’m going to hit that driver,” declares Farmer, whose slightly drawn right arm and weakened right leg are reminders of that June night when a 3 a.m. bathroom visit was the first hint that something had gone wrong. “When I got out of the bed, I noticed some extreme dizziness, to the point where I almost fell down,” said Farmer, a Harriman resident. “It was similar to a blood sugar spike. I have high blood pressure and diabetes, and I knew I got dizzy when that happened to me in the past. I didn’t think a lot about it. I went ahead, got my balance back, went down the hall to the restroom, came back to bed and went straight to sleep. No sickness, no nothing.” The following morning, he still had some dizziness, but not enough to prevent him from driving to Fairfield Glade where he works in quality assurance for the vacation resort. “I sat down at my desk and the dizziness came back,” he said. “I got up from my desk and walked down the hallway, and my right foot dragged the ground. Just one time, but it almost tripped me up, and one of the other guys I work with saw me and said, ‘Let’s go back into your office and sit down.’ ” It was then that one of the managers with nursing experience came in. Suspicious, she checked Farmer for stroke symptoms. “I passed every one of them with flying colors,” said Farmer who, as a retired Tennessee Highway Patrol lieutenant, was familiar with the signs of a stroke. “No numbness, no

strokes are often not seen on CT scans within the first 24 hours. For this reason, an MRI of the brain was completed, and showed that he had indeed had a stroke.” But even then, he still appeared to be unaffected. Then at about 3 a.m., Farmer arose from his hospital bed to go to the restroom and discovered his right side was paralyzed. “Paralysis had set in, and my right leg was useless,” said Farmer. “It just got worse.” Transferred by ambulance to the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Fort Sanders, Farmer began to realize the seriousness of his condition. “I couldn’t move my right arm – it was drawn up and curled against my chest,” Farmer recalled. Brian Farmer continues “My right leg was pretty to work toward returnmuch pointed to the right. ing to the golf course, I couldn’t walk. I couldn’t after suffering two move. I couldn’t even feed strokes in the last year. myself.” Farmer was treated at On the fourth day of his the Comprehensive 31 days in Fort Sanders, Stroke Center at Fort Farmer was moved into the Sanders Regional and PNRC wing to begin his Patricia Neal Rehabilitingling, no headache. None of therapy. “I’m sitting there tation Center. that. Just dizziness.” in a wheelchair in a row of four or five other people Yet, despite the successful in wheelchairs, waiting FAST (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) campaign to raise stroke symptom aware- on them to get therapy too,” he said. “I look ness, minor strokes can and do occur with- at some of these people, and the thought is out the person ever knowing it. Mild stroke going through my head, ‘You know, I could symptoms that recover after a brief period have been a whole lot worse. I’ve got to go of time may indicate a transient ischemic in here and do what they tell me to do to the attack (TIA) or “mini stroke.” While seldom best of my ability.’ ” deadly, TIAs are often precursors to a fullThat was made easy by the PNRC doctors, blown ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke that nurses and therapists, whose encouragemay follow if symptoms are left untreated. ment was always coupled with enthusiasm Stroke symptoms can also occur over a from Day One. span of hours or days. At first, the affected “I wish I could remember her name, but person may have little or no symptoms, but the girl who came to wheel me up to as time passes, the symptoms will become therapy was just bubbling with excitemore apparent as an estimated 32,000 brain ment and positivity,” he said. “From cells die each passing second. her to the doctors to the nurses to the Pressed to go to the emergency room, therapists, I can’t say enough good Farmer reluctantly agreed. At Parkwest things about those people. Of course, Medical Center, Farmer thought perhaps he I had a positive attitude from my had dodged a bullet when a CT scan came family and a special friend. Between back negative for stroke. those people, I couldn’t help but stay However, according to Dr. Daryl Harp, positive. The level of professionalism neuoradiologist, “Physicians are aware that and effort they put forth was amaz-

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The Stroke Center at Fort Sanders Regional delivering immediate and excellent care When a stroke happens, timely treatment is critical. The Comprehensive Stroke Center at Fort Sanders Regional is well above the national average in delivering prompt treatment of life-saving medication. Clot busting drugs are given to stroke patients through a vein to improve blood ﬂow and minimize potential disabilities. The amount of time it takes for a patient to be brought in to a hospital until the moment medications are intravenously administered is referred to as “door to needle time.” While the average door to needle time is a little Arthur Moore, more than an hour, the door to needle time at Fort Sanders Regional is 30 minutes. That’s half an MD hour faster than the national average. It’s just one of the many advantages a patient has when treated at a comprehensive stroke center. The stroke center exists to provide the highest level of stroke care for complicated stroke cases.

ing. They were magniﬁcent.” “We’d only do three hours of therapy a day, but it seemed like 10,” Farmer added. “It was really grueling because I started at Ground Zero. I lost every ounce of strength I had on my right side, and my left side too basically – my body was just sapped of strength. I remember them giving me a twopound weight to lift – two pounds! I couldn’t even pick that up!” Still, 31 days after the stroke, Farmer was wheeled to the door and discharged from PNRC. He walked the last 15 to 20 feet to his ride home. “It wasn’t the prettiest or most graceful walk I’d ever taken,” he said, “but it was the most gratifying.” His rehab continued a couple of weeks later at Patricia Neal Outpatient Center at Roane Medical Center, and he heaps more praise on the therapists there. “They were just top-notch, positive people, which was good for me because I had to help myself and I didn’t need someone who was going to bring me down,” he said. “They were just as determined here to make me better as they were in Knoxville. Their attitudes were great. They are really dedicated to their work, and enjoyed their work – and it showed.” A second stroke last April, just months after ﬁnishing his outpatient rehab, slightly affected his speech and cognition but for the most part is undetectable. In the meantime, he goes to the gym three times weekly to lift weights and work on the elliptical bike. “As far as real limitations, I have none,” said Farmer. “I can’t run. I can’t jog. I can walk ok. It takes me awhile to get somewhere but I can do it,” he says. “I’m not back to where I want to be – I want to be on the golf course right now. That’s where I want to be. And that’s where I will be in September. It may not be pretty, but I’m going to be on that course.”

“It really exists to provide that next level up from what you can get at your local community hospital,” Arthur Moore, MD says. “Strokes can often be treated at those hospitals, but ﬁnding out why the stroke occurred to prevent it from happening again sometimes takes someone who’s done a lot more work in treating stroke.” Moore says ﬁnding out the “why” takes some digging into a patient’s background, and sometimes it’s not as obvious as the main risk factors. “Stroke centers tend to be better and faster at treating stroke just because we see it all the time,” Moore says. “We have doctors who can go up into the brain and pull a clot out, and that’s a really specialized niche. Most hospitals don’t have access to someone who can do that.” The Comprehensive Stroke Center at Fort Sanders Regional sees patients from throughout East Tennessee, and even from Kentucky. To learn more, visit fsregional.com/stroke, or call (865) 541-1111.

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GREENWOOD CEMETERY - 2 lots sideby-side, plus 1 lot, Section 1. Call (865)329-0381.

90% silver, halves, quarters & dimes, old silver dollars, proof sets, silver & gold eagles, krands & maple leafs, class rings, wedding bands, anything 10, 14, & 18k gold old currency before 1928 WEST SIDE COINS & COLLECTIBLES 7004 KINGSTON PK CALL 584-8070

UT FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETS - 3 seats 15-17 Sec. Z12 Row 50; in dry/shade, seat cushions, $2600, (865)719-3069 UT SEASON FOOTBALL TICKETS - (2) for all home games. Sec. Y7, Row 57, Seats 25 & 26. $1450. (865)755-9090 UT Season Football Tickets, (2) Sec. B, Row 37; (4) Sec. C, Row 41. Call/Text (865) 216-4443

Electronics

GoTooky.com ReCycle - RePackage - ReWarded Imagine the feeling of satisfaction when you know that you have done the right thing. If you only recycle your smart phone, think of GoTooky. Call us at 615-369-6171 or visit our site www.gotooky.com

Announcements Adoptions

Exercise Equipment TOTAL GYM - with all accessories, used 1 mo. new 2K, asking $950 obo. (865)922-0262. TREADMILL - Treadmill for sale. Good condition. Call Felicia for a viewing. (865)640-0892

Furniture

DINING ROOM SET - Cresent Dining Table Set solid cherry table w/ two leaves makes it 7.5 ft long,8 chairs;china hutch w/ dimmer lighting; inc custom table pad (865)3001552 GLASS-TOP PICNIC TABLE - and 4 chairs $100. Porch swing, green/ white cushions $75. Call (865)9220285.

Heavy Equipment DAEWOO FORKLIFT, Refurbished, 6000 lb. lift capacity, air tires, triple stage, S/S, L.P. $10,900 (865)216-5387

Hunt/Fish Supplies SAGE FLY RODS (6) - (8’6” Line 5, 3 pc.) (9’0” line 6) (4 pc; 9’0” Line 7) (4 pc; 9’0” Line 8), (3 pc; 9’0” Line 8,) (3 pc; 9’0” Line 9), (3 pc, $365 ea.) Ray (865)389-4495

ADOPT - loving married couple wishes to adopt a baby. Your child will have a stable and loving home filled with lots of hugs and kisses and a lifetime of opportunities. All expenses paid. Please call Kristina & Louis toll free 1-877-255-4202 LOVING, MARRIED COUPLE wishing to adopt a baby. Will give your child a loving, safe, and happy home. Call toll free 800-939-6271

LIKE NEW TORO ZERO TURN, TIMECUTTER MX4250 - 42 in. cut, 24.5 HP, 12.6 hours, upgraded seat, steel welded deck. $3000. (864)680-8053

Med Equip & Supplies Hospital bed, wheelchair, potty chair, transfer board, bath chair, walkers, briefs size L & XL women’s. (865)603-3620

Merchandise - Misc. BUYING COMIC BOOKS small or large collections. Phone 865-368-7499 GENERATOR BIG 8500 watt, 2015, Honda elec. start. Batt. & whl kit incl. Never used. New retail $4995. Wholesale $3750. 1st $1850 cash, 864-275-6478

BROWN LEATHER OFFICE CHAIR

We build all types of Farm Fencing and Pole Barn.

(423)200-6600 Livestock & Supplies BLACK BULLS & BLACK HEIFERS Ready to Breed. Call (865)856-3947

DOG FOUND - Older black male dog found on McCloud Road. call 9227748.

Free Pets KITTENS - Free to good home. Call 256-6711.

FIRST SUN FINANCE

We make loans up to $1000. We do credit starter & rebuilder loans. Call today, 30 minute approvals. See manager for details. 865-687-3228

Real Estate Sales West 3 BR 2 BA ranch, Bearden, fence, 2 car gar., hdwd floors, new roof. $185,000. 865-691-2650

BSMNT RANCHER Open flr plan, 3BR/2BA, great rm, kitchen w/oak cabinets, deck. Dnstairs fam rm, laundry rm, 2-car gar w/openers. Move-in ready! New paint, carpet & vinyl. Located at 6956 ST. CROIX LN on cul-de-sac. $153,900. Seller will help w/closing cost. DIRECTIONS: I-75 N to Callahan Rd exit, turn rt, go 1 mi, left on Dante Rd, .25 mi, left onto St. Croix Ln. Call Ken Rymer owner/agent, w/DEAN-SMITH REALTY (865)256-7090

Condos-Unfurn LIKE NEW 2BR/2BA IN AWESOME LOCATION - 4819 Poplar Crest Way, Like New 2BR/2BA. Just remodeled. New Everything. Tile, Stunning Pergo wood floors, Lighting, Paint, New bathrooms. W/In closets.Deck. Next to Adair park.2 min to Broadway&I-640. $99k. Will finance@ 6%. $5K down.423-351-3410 (423)3513410

Lakefront Mfg home, 3/4 acre, 4 BR, 1920 SF, near I-40 Kingston exit, REDUCED to $59,000. (865 )307-0440

Farms & Acreage Tickets/Events

6+ ACRES FLAT TO ROLLING small hill at the back with trees, & small stream running through the property. $48,500. 9124 Brock Rd. Call 865-922-1863 or 865-7407660.

BUYING SEASON TICKETS Parking Passes All Single Games CASH PAID

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Ofﬁce Furniture/Equip. Swivels, high back, exc cond, $50. Call (865)687-6468

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Homes For Sale

JOHN DEERE X475 - 192 hrs, 48” deck, like new condition. Reduced to $5795 obo (865)599-0516

FANNON FENCING

Found Pets

Rooﬁng

6 PLOTS, HIGHLAND MEMORIAL Kingston Pike, $7800 + 195 Transfer fee. Section 10, Lot 339. Value = 15K. Call or text, (972) 989-1788.

Lawn & Garden

and Remodeling. Residential & commercial. Free estimates. Call (865)771-0609

PLUMBING CO.

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BOOK SHELF - Solid oak, cream color. 36.5” wide, 11” deep, 84.5” tall. 4 adjustable shelves, 1 fixed. (865)414-8928

2-FAMILY SALE - Fri Sept 4, Some furn, mostly home decor. Across the street from Pinnacle Bank on Emory Rd. near Brickey-McCloud Elem.

POWELL’S PAINTING

DAVID HELTON

Cemetery Lots

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Tree Services

Child Care Services

JUNK CAR MAFIA Buying junk vehicles any condition. 865-455-7415

Painting Services

Guaranteed to ﬁx any leak. Special coating for metal roofs, slate, chimney repair. Senior citizen discount. Call 455-5042 or 688-9142.

MG MIDGET - 1976. 43,000 mi, new $1400 convertible top, red, $7500. (865)740-7070.

865-216-5052 865-856-8106

All ages and levels are welcome! Call (865)922-8770

ALL TYPES OF ROOFING

Men, women, children. Custom-tailored clothing for ladies of all sizes, plus kids! Faith Koker (865)938-1041

FAST $$ CASH $$ 4 JUNK AUTOS

PIANO OR ACCORDION LESSONS

Interior Pruning, Complete Removal, Power Stump Grinding

40 Years Experience Licensed & Bonded

MERCEDES-BENZ 380 SL 1984. Conv., both tops, 52K miles, 3rd owner. White w/blue int., $18,500. Call (931)261-0370.

Vehicles Wanted

Miscellaneous

Plumbing

Classic Cars 1949 Packard Rat Rod. 1930 Packard eng & trans. restored. 1980 Triumph TR7. (865) 406-2208; (865) 548-6194

Beautiful & affordable garden designs! Professional installation, exciting outdoor lighting, bed remodeling, topnotch weeding, pruning & mulching. Call (865)680-2076

East Tennessee’s largest

Driver/Transport

Chev 1995 full size handicap van w/ lift, belts, all new tires, new battery, runs good, 107,548 mi. $6,000. (865) 603-3620.

COOPER’S BUDGET LAWNCARE

DREAM GARDENS

Honda Pilot 2011 EXL, 4x4, sunrf, leather, 49K mi, exc cond, $17,900. (423) 295-5393. INFINITI EX35 - 2012. loaded, sunrf, leather, 34K mi, exc cond., $20,900. (423) 295-5393.

COMPLETE LAWN CARE

Cheaper than the rest, but still the best! Mowing, mulching, hedge-trimming, etc. Affordable, reliable, honest work since 2006. Call Donnie at 865-384-5039 for a free estimate.

VOLVO S60 R - 2004. GET YOUR TENNESSEE ON WITH THIS ORANGE SABLE LEATHER BLUE FRENCH STITCHED SEATS! UPGRADED NAVIGATION SYSTEM CARMAX WARRANTY TRANSFERRABLE AND SERVICE RECORDS AVAILABLE.COLOR GRAY. 76,502 mi., $8,750. (828)273-9195.

4 Wheel Drive

Tree Services

Recreation

PARKING PASSES ALL GAMES Cash Paid

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Automobiles for Sale

I BUY OLDER MOBILE HOMES. 1990 up, any size OK. 865-384-5643

Mobile Homes/Lots

(865)687-1718

865-315-3950

Manufactured Homes

VOLUNTEER VILLAGE Pool, Club house. Lots -- $99/mo. (865)250-4205

For Sale By Owner 3BR, 2 1/2BA WEST, New carpet, fenced backyard, 1432Overton Ln., off Middlebrook Pk. $169,900. Call (865)250-5530.

Automobiles for Sale

Merchandise

Blank’s Tree Work Will beat written estimates w/ comparable credentials. All types of Tree Care and Stump Removal LOCAL CALL

924-7536

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Hankins

Tree Service

Owner Operator

Roger Hankins 497-3797 Pruning • Logging Bush Hogging Stump Removal Insured

FREE ESTIMATES • LIFETIME EXPERIENCE

Antiques LARGE ANTIQUE WASH KETTLE

and antique iron 2-eye heater/cook stove. Serious inquiries only. Call after 4pm (865)932-4203.

WANTED Military antiques and collectibles 865-368-0682

Appliances

GOOD AS NEW APPLIANCES 90 Day Warranty

865-851-9053

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'12 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL, leather, moon roof, low miles! R1752................................... $15,955 '13 Ford Escape SE, 4x4. 2.0 Ecoboost, factory warranty! R1756 .................................... $21,900 '15 Ford Explorer, Limited, 1-owner, all the options, save 1,000's from new $$$! R1754$33,900 '12 Ford Flex, Titanium, fully loaded, vav, roof, wheels, low miles! R1773........................$29,950 Price includes $399 dock fee. Plus tax, tag & title WAC. Dealer retains all rebates. Restrictions may apply. See dealer for details. Prices good through next week.

2001 E. Magnolia Ave. S/S COMMERCIAL BBQ GRILL - and smoker. Heavy-duty, uses propane. Requires 2” ball to pull. Asking $2325.00. Call 661-3797 or 690-3797

Cemetery Lots 2 LOTS together, Greenwood Cemetery, sell $2300 each, value $3800 each, (865) 964-9207 2 PLOTS AND VAULTS - in Grandview Cem. Maryville, section 39, $1250 ea. (865)748-3487.

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SEEKING VENDORS The Union County Heritage Festival is seeking arts-and-crafts vendors, food vendors, demonstrators and nonprofit booths for the festival, to be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Wilson Park in Maynardville. The festival draws more than 4,000 people each year. Info/booth pricing: Marilyn Toppins, mtoppins51@comcast.net.

THROUGH THURSDAY, OCT. 22 Tickets on sale for “The Music and the Memories” show featuring Pat Boone and Knoxville swing orchestra The Streamliners, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, Oak Ridge Performing Arts Center, Oak Ridge High School, 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike. Info/tickets: KnoxvilleTickets.com or 656-4444.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2 International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 3 Bee Friends beekeepers group meeting, 6:30 p.m., auditorium on Tazewell campus of Walters State. Info: 617-9013. Goodwill Vintage Fashion Show and Sale, 6 p.m., Hilton Knoxville, 501 W. Church Ave. Tickets: $40; includes dinner, fashion show and entrance to the Vintage Boutique. Info: goodwillknoxville.org/vintage; 588-8567. Movie and Popcorn: “Elsa and Fred,” 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Free and open to the public. Info: 3298892, TTY: 711.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 4 Grand opening: Broadway Studios & Gallery, 5-9 p.m., 1127 N. Broadway. Featuring “Gaudy Gold Frame Show.” Info: BroadwayStudiosAndGallery.com. Karaoke, 6-10 p.m., Bubba Brew’s Sports Pub & Grill, Beach Island Marina. Info: 992-3091. Union County Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 5 Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Info: feralfelinefriends.org. Spaghetti supper, New Fellowship Church, 120 Pine Drive, Maynardville. Dinner, silent auction, cakewalk, gospel music. $5 donation requested; proceeds to church building fund. The Reignsmen will perform, 6-10 p.m., Bubba Brew’s Sports Pub & Grill, Beach Island Marina. Info: 992-3091. Zombie Car Wash and Rummage Sale, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Frightworks parking lot next to Bojangles’ in Powell. Car wash: $5 suggested donation. Proceeds benefit Powell High School Theater Department.

MONDAY, SEPT. 7 American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 387-5522.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 8 Happy Travelers Lunch and Gathering, North Acres Baptist Church, 5803 Millertown Pike. Entertainment by David West & the Cider Mountain Boys and comedian Hattie. No charge; suggested contribution, $7. Info/reservations: Derrell Frye, 938-8884. Knoxville Civil War Roundtable meeting, 7 p.m., Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Program at 8 p.m. Speaker: Dennis E. Frye, chief historian at Harpers Ferry National Park. Topic: “September Suspense, Lincoln’s most tenuous time.” Lecture only: $3; dinner and lecture: $17. RSVP deadline: noon Monday, Sept. 7, to 671-9001. Open enrollment for beginner’s square dance class, 7 p.m., Square Dance Center, 828 Tulip St. Les-

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Lots/Acreage for Sale 1/2 ACRE, SEPTIC TANK power, no water. Monroe County. Owner financing. $20,000 (423)442-9968 600 ACRES IN WEST LIBERTY KY / Morgan Co. Great timber investment. Exc. hunting. Creek & stream. 4 mi. from town. $600,000. (229)221-2228

Real Estate Rentals Apartments - Unfurn. 1 BR Powell Special 1/2 Rent NOW. Beautiful. No pet fee. Water pd. No Cr. ck. $520 mo. 384-1099; 938-6424. BEST DEAL OUT WEST! 1BR from $375. 2BR $550-$695. No pets. Parking @ front door. (865)470-8686

sons $5; first lesson free. Info: R.G. Pratt, 947-3238.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9 International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 10 AAA Driver Improvement Course, 5:30-9:30 p.m., AAA office, 100 W. Fifth Ave. Four-hour course helps reduce points for traffic offenders and teaches how to reduce risk while driving. Cost: $30 members/$35 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/registration: Kate, 862-9254; Stephanie, 862-9252. First Lutheran 55-Alive seniors group meeting, noon, First Lutheran Church, 1207 N. Broadway. A hot lunch ($8), prepared by school chef Stacy Takonis, will be served at 12:30. Program at 1 p.m.: Ed and Jo Niedens speaking on Rome to Copenhagen and Celebrating D-Day at Normandy. Reservations required: 524-0366. VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 Country Dancing for Seniors, 6:30-10 p.m., RiverView Family Farm, 12130 Prater Lane. Lessons, 6:30-7. No alcohol, no smoking. Featuring: two step, swing, line, couples, disco, waltz, mixers and more. Info: 988-8043; 966-1120. Karaoke, 6-10 p.m., Bubba Brew’s Sports Pub & Grill, Beach Island Marina. Info: 992-3091. Union County Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 AAA Driver Improvement Course, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., AAA office, 100 W. 5th Ave. Eight-hour course helps reduce points for traffic offenders and teaches how to reduce risk while driving. Cost: $40 members/$50 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/registration: Kate, 862-9254; Stephanie, 862-9252. Hogskin History Day, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn. Admission and parking are free. Info: Mitzi, 497-3603; narrowridge.org. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Info: feralfelinefriends.org. Thunder Road Author Rally, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Maynardville Public Library, Main Street, Maynardville. Local authors attending. Meet-and-greet, book sales, book signings. Info: 992-7106.

MONDAYS, SEPT. 14, 21, 28 “Handbuilding With Clay” class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructor: Janet McCracken. Registration deadline: Sept. 7. Info/registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 15 Fall Festival, 5-7 p.m., Morning Pointe, 7700 Dannaher Drive. Free to the community. Food, classic car show, bounce house, balloon magic and more. Charlie Katts concert, 6:15-7 p.m. Celebrating National Assisted Living Week. Info: 686-5771. Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 256-5415. Open enrollment for beginner’s square dance class, 7 p.m., Square Dance Center, 828 Tulip St. Lessons $5; first lesson free. Info: R.G. Pratt, 947-3238.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16 International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers. org; on Facebook. Sharps Chapel Fish Fry, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sharps Chapel Senior Center. Bring a side dish to share. Info: 992-3292.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 18 Karaoke, 6-10 p.m., Bubba Brew’s Sports Pub & Grill, Beach Island Marina. Info: 992-3091. Union County Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 19 Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Info: feralfelinefriends.org. Luttrell Music Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Luttrell

Apartments - Unfurn. BROADWAY TOWERS 62 AND OLDER Or Physically Mobility Impaired 1 & 2 BR, util. incl. Laundry on site. Immediate housing if qualified. Section 8-202. 865-524-4092 for appt. TDD 1-800-927-9275

Clean 3 rooms, stove & refrig furn., near Chilhowee Park, $250 every 2 wks + dep. 865-453-5079

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Apartments - Unfurn. MORNINGSIDE GARDENS 1 BR Apt Now Available A/C, Heat, Water & Electric Included OnSite Laundry, Computer Center & Resident Services Great location! On the Bus Line! Close to Shopping! Rent Based on Income, Some Restrictions Apply Call 865-523-4133. TODAY for more information

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City Park. Music, vendors, activities and more. Info: luttrellbluegrass.com. “Salvage Jewelry” class, 1-4 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructor: Sarah Brobst. Registration deadline: Sept. 12. Info/registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, SEPT. 19-20 Country Market, Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Arts, crafts, antiques, classic car cruise-in, Model T club, music and more. Admission: $5; 12 and under free. Info: ramseyhouse.org.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 Gospel singing featuring the Sneed Family, 6 p.m., New Beverly Baptist Church, 3320 New Beverly Church Road. Free, but love offering will be taken. Info: 5460001; NewBeverly.org.

MONDAY-FRIDAY, SEPT. 21-OCT. 2 Submissions accepted for jurying process at Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris. Must include completed forms, three samples of work and $25 jury fee. Info/forms: www.appalachianarts.net; 494-9854; 2716 Andersonville Highway in Norris.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 22 “Basic Wire Wrapped Rings” class, 6-7:30 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructor: Kathy King. Registration deadline: Sept. 15. Info/registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net. Open enrollment for beginner’s square dance class, 7 p.m., Square Dance Center, 828 Tulip St. Lessons $5; first lesson free. Info: R.G. Pratt, 947-3238.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, SEPT. 23-24 AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., John T. O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 Karaoke, 6-10 p.m., Bubba Brew’s Sports Pub & Grill, Beach Island Marina. Info: 992-3091. Union County Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 Beverly Park Place Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 5321 Beverly Park Circle. Features: kids station, bounce house, face painting, games, crafts and vendors, live music, and food. Crafts people/vendors wanting to rent a $20 spot to set up sales: 687-1321, ext. 2053. Chili Cook-Off, Colwyn Street in Cumberland Gap. Hosted by Claiborne County Chamber of Commerce. Admission free. Includes arts, crafts, antiques booths. Vendor/cook-off entry/sponsorship info: 423-626-4149; chamber@claibornecounty.com; claibornecounty.com. The Great Smoky Mountains Salamander Ball, 6:30-10 p.m., the Knoxville Zoo, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive. A masquerade ball and fundraiser for Discover Life in America. For adults and kids of all ages. Come dressed as a favorite Smoky Mountain critter. Info/registration: Todd Witcher, 430-4757 or todd@dlia. org; dlia.org. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Info: feralfelinefriends.org. “Mold making for potters” class, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructor: Peter Rose. Registration deadline: Sept. 19. Info/registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, SEPT. 26-27 “Mosaic Birdbath Workshop” class, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructor: Jessica Kortz. Registration deadline: Sept. 19. Info/registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 Neighborhood Festival, 5 p.m., St. Paul UMC, 4014 Garden Drive. Concert by PromisedLand Gospel Quartet in the sanctuary followed by a barbecue dinner with all the trimmings under a tent in the front parking lot.

FRIDAY, OCT. 2 Karaoke, 6-10 p.m., Bubba Brew’s Sports Pub & Grill, Beach Island Marina. Info: 992-3091.

Homes Unfurnished 3BR/2.5BA FOR RENT - Great location: Carrington S/D in Halls. $1200/mo + $1200 dep. No pets, no smoking. Call (865) 986-3975 or (865)660-1193

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NEWS FROM SOUTHEASTERN RETINA ASSOCIATES

Southeastern Retina awarded for vision-saving research

outheastern Retina Associates, with 10 locations serving the Knoxville region, recently won the Top Site Award for clinical research from the National Eye Institute’s Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research network. Southeastern Retina also has 8 other ofﬁces throughout East TN, Southwest VA and Northern GA. This marks the third year that Southeastern Retina Associates has won this prestigious national award. The award means that Southeastern Retina Associates has demonstrated outstanding performance out of the 115 US participating sites of the DRCR network. The award doesn’t just mean that they’ve signed up the most patients for clinical trials. It means that they provide the highest level of cutting-edge care to the patients enrolled in their clinical trials.

For 20 years, Southeastern Retina Associates has been at the forefront of clinical trials to treat various eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular disorders, and other ocular conditions. These trials have helped bring life-changing treatments to those who need them most. “By actively participating in clinical trials, Southeastern Retina physicians can provide their patients with access to sight-saving treatments not available at other practices in the region,” said Dr. Nick Anderson. Over the years, Southeastern Retina Associates has become a center for challenging case referrals, and their top-notch physicians and cutting-edge technology make it the ideal choice. “I was the second person in the group,” said Dr. Joseph

Googe Jr. “I have watched the group grow. One of the great things we’ve succeeded in is recruiting really good doctors who trained at the top programs in the country. It has been very gratifying.” Southeastern Retina Associates boasts an all-star staff of physicians with an impressive list of credentials. With medical schools and ophthalmology residencies like Duke, Emory and Vanderbilt, and retinal fellowships at facilities like Wills Eye Hospital and the Massachusetts Ear and Eye Inﬁrmary of Harvard University, the depth of knowledge is some of the best in the country. According to Dr. Googe, advances in technology have made fundamental changes in the way Southeastern Retina Associates treats patients. “The technology just exploded and changed how we treat a lot of eye disease, es-

“By actively participating in clinical trials, Southeastern Retina physicians can provide their patients with access to sight-saving treatments not available at other practices in the region.” – Dr. Nick Anderson pecially in the last 10 years,” he said. “When I ﬁrst started, we didn’t have much treatment for what we diagnosed. Now, new treatments have been developed. We see a lot of patients with macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, and now we have better treatments for those conditions.” Much of these better treatments are due to clinical trials conducted at Southeastern Retina Associates.

Dr. Keith Shuler says, “We are always looking at potential new therapies by participating in national clinical trials, it is just part of what we do.” SERA is currently enrolling patients in trials for agerelated macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and retinal vein occlusions. To ask about clinical trials now enrolling, patients and referring physicians may call 1-888-KnoxRet (566-9738).

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James H. Miller, Jr., M.D.

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Stephen L. Perkins, M.D.

Nicholas G. Anderson, M.D.

R. Keith Shuler, Jr., M.D.

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