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BUZZ Old dog, sharp bite You’ve gotta love Carlene Malone. The former member of City Council can make a point.

In the ongoing zoning debate over doggie daycare, Malone and C. Malone other neighborhood activists battled to keep the activity out of the C1 (neighborhood commercial) zone.

Essentially, they just don’t want an animal boarding operation next to homes.

Their side prevailed at City Council Nov. 10, but not without spirited debate.

Council member Daniel Brown said he initiated the zoning change at the request of a constituent in the central business district (C2). He’s not sure how it blossomed to include C1, but, “I’m ready to put this to bed, so to speak,” he said to laughter.

Council member Nick Della Volpe offered three amendments to the planning commission’s recommendation, and all were adopted.

His amendments removed C1, limited hours of operation to 6 to 9 and clarified that indoor facilities should be airconditioned.

Council member George Wallace agreed on two of the three, but thought the service should be allowed in C1.

“It’s not all that different from a beauty shop or daycare (for kids),” he said.

Malone rose to speak.

“Yes, there are barber shops in C1,” she said, “but most of the clients don’t bark.

“And dogs don’t use modern plumbing. There are differences.

“Parents don’t drop off their kids for a haircut and pick them up 10 hours later.”

Malone has always had a bite. She showed last week that she’s still barking as well.

Homeowners have never had a stronger advocate.

– S. Clark

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Workers for J.B. Cumby Construction are building a wastewater storage tank on Dry Gap Pike near Brickey-McCloud School. Photo by S. Clark During heavy or prolonged rains, HPUD will pump water from its sewer lines into the tank.

It will then be released over time

By Sandra Clark Construction is underway on a as stormwater run-off abates.

“It’s a clean operation,” wastewater storage tank that will help prevent sewer system over- Cardwell said, “and the majority of flows into Beaver Creek. Darren the time there won’t be anything Cardwell, president of Hallsdale in it. We’ll use it 10 to 15 times a Powell Utility District, expects year.”

He said neighbors including work to be finished by this time Brickey-McCloud Elementary next year.

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School won’t be impacted by the Dry Gap wet weather storage tank.

It’s being built on HPUD-owned land where an old water-treatment plant was demolished.

That plant, which purified drinking water directly from the creek, was decommissioned in 2006, along with the Granny Bright and Fowler springs. HPUD currently draws water from Norris and Melton Hill lakes.

Cardwell said the scope of HPUD’s efforts to stop wastewater overflows is detailed on the website HPUDactnow.org. The district is under a state-issued consent order to reduce pollution.

The new tank can hold 5 million gallons of wastewater and is being built by J.B. Cumby Construction of Cookeville at a cost of $6.9 million. HPUD bought property from To page A-3

GruJo’s celebrates 1st year

By Sandra Clark GruJo’s German Restaurant observed its first anniversary Saturday, Nov. 14. The place was hopping as Julia and T.J. Jones, their staff and Julia’s parents celebrated the store’s first year.

The story began when T.J., a U.S. soldier stationed in Germany, met Julia. The young couple married, and Julia moved home with T.J. They now have Anaya, age 2, and Alyza, just 3 weeks old.

Both kids and the grandparents, Gisela and Reinhard Gruber, were at the store on Friday when we dropped by.

T.J. has another job, while Julia is the hands-on manag-

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The GruJo’s family: owners Julia and T.J. Jones (front) with their kids Alyza and Anaya, and Julia’s parents and GruJo’s partners, Reinhard and Gisela Gruber. Photo by S. Clark

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Madden brings Civil War home in new book

By Betty Bean What history major hasn’t longed for a scholarly work written by an author talented enough to bring the subject to life, or at least to make it interesting?

Knoxville native David Madden is the guy who can do it. Who else could compose a riveting “Second” Gettysburg Address and assume the persona of Abraham Lincoln to deliver the reiteration of Lincoln’s desire to celebrate the everyday solMadden diers who did the fighting and the dying?

Madden, now retired from a distinguished academic career and living in Black Mountain, N.C., returns here frequently and is proud to claim his heritage as a

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“mountain writer” whose perspective was molded by the East Tennessee of his childhood.

“From the first novel (‘The Beautiful Greed,’ published in 1961), I have felt totally appreciated in my hometown,” Madden told a lunchtime crowd that showed up at the East Tennessee History Center to find out about his new book, “The Tangled Web of the Civil War and Reconstruction,” subtitled “Readings and writings from a novelist’s perspective.”

Madden worked in references to his teenaged jobs as a radio DJ at WKGN and an usher at the Bijou Theatre (the inspiration for his most celebrated novel, ‘Bijou’).

His biography displays impressive literary and academic chops like his long tenure as Director of Creative Writing and Robert Penn Warren Professor Emeritus of Creative Writing at Louisiana

State University. Plus, he’s the author of seven novels and numerous collections of short stories, essays, plays and poetry and is the recipient of many awards and prizes.

In the book he came here to talk about, Madden, the founding director of the United States Civil War Center, shows that he’s a historian, too.

The title symbolizes Robert Penn Warren’s “All the King’s Men,” which Madden considers the greatest Civil War novel ever written, despite the fact that the book is set in Depression-era Louisiana and is about a character who’s a dead ringer for Huey Long. Madden cited Warren’s story-within-the-story about Cass Mastern, a Confederate soldier carrying a death wish fueled by guilt over betraying a friend, who learned that the world is like a spider’s web:

“And if you touch it however lightly, at any point, the vibration ripples to the remotest perimeter and the drowsy spider feels the tingle and is drowsy no more but springs out to fling the gossamer coils about you who have touched the web and then inject the black, numbing poison under your hide.

It does not matter whether or not you meant to brush the web of things.

“Your happy foot or your gay wing may have brushed it ever so lightly, but what happens always happens and there is the spider, bearded black and with his great faceted eyes glittering like mirrors in the sun, or like God’s eye, and the fangs dripping.”

This, Madden said, is the perfect metaphor for the Civil War (and its aftermath), the most important, shameful and inevitable event in American history.

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Everyone in the north communities and beyond knows that Pratt’s Country Store is the place to go for produce, vegetables and many other local items.

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The store will soon gain national attention thanks to an upcoming spot on the television show “Homicide Hunters/Lt. Joe Kenda,� a show about a real-life police detective who solved more than 350 homicides.

Perry Pratt and Steve Searcy stand at the register in Pratt’s Country Store where a segment for Local production com- the show Homicide Hunters was recently filmed. Photo by Cindy Taylor pany Jupiter Entertainment called Perry Pratt a few weeks ago asking for per- time to warn our customers detectives from the Knox- cast subscribers it is 111 and mission to come on-site to what was happening,� said ville Police Department for Direct TV subscribers shoot a segment. The com- Pratt. “It’s surprising since were used in the filming.

285. The show can also be pany’s arrival on the corner the filming how many KnoxSteve Searcy said he viewed on computer. Check of Tazewell Pike and Jacks- ville people have been com- couldn’t believe how much out Pratt’s Facebook page boro with outdoor lighting, ing out of the woodwork and food the production com- for updates on a date and camera crews and men in telling us they have appeared pany catered in for the crew. time for the segment. ski masks carrying guns ini- on past episodes of the show.�

The segment with footBecoming a televised locatiated phone calls and dropPratt’s was chosen be- age from Pratt’s Country tion hasn’t given anyone at ins from customers worried cause the producers needed Store is set to air on Inves- Pratt’s the big head. They still that something was wrong. a family type store to stage tigation Discovery channel provide carry-out service. “They shot the segment a robbery scene. No Pratt’s the second week of DecemPratt’s Country Store is after hours but it came about employees will appear in ber. For DISH subscribers at 3100 Tazewell Pike. Info: so fast we didn’t really have the show, but a few off-duty the channel is 192; for Com- 688-7093.

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Knox County to stabilize the land behind the tank with a wall.

Cardwell, a licensed professional engineer with a degree in civil engineering from the University of Ten-

■Halls Community Lions Club meets 7:15 p.m. each second and fourth Monday, Shoney’s, 343 Emory Road. ■Halls Republican Club meets 7 p.m. each third Monday at the Boys & Girls Club of Halls/Powell, 1819 Dry Gap Pike. Info: knoxgop.org.

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Front Porch co-owner Bart Elkins and employee Meggie Hartness welcome Front Porch visitors to the Christmas Open House with hot apple cider and an abundance of cookies. Photos by Cindy Taylor

Open house at the Porch

By Cindy Taylor The Front Porch Restaurant and Primitive Shop holds an essential spot in the heart of the Powell community after being in business less than a year.

Local clubs meet in the dining hall or outdoor areas while many business owners meet with visitors from other states to enjoy the gracious and welcoming culture in the century-old manse.

Owners Bart and Cindy Elkins celebrated the coming holiday season Nov. 7 by welcoming friends to their first Christmas open house.

Bart took on the job of greeter on the historic porch along with Front Porch bookkeeper Meggie Hartness. Visitors could warm up with complimentary apple cider and an abundance of cookies before exploring the primitive shop upstairs.

Shoppers filled the primitive shop and the upstairs hallway, making purchases for themselves and to give as gifts. Cute felt mice and pre-lit candles were all the rage along with distinctive seasonal items.

Folks drove from other communities and stayed for hours to enjoy the delicious food after shopping for unique dĂŠcor. Gift-card winners were announced

throughout the day. “We had so many new visitors and customers,� said Cindy. “The day was a huge success. We plan to make this an annual event.�

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me and thank me for coming. Who doesn’t want to eat where the food is delicious and the atmosphere is incredible? The Elkinses aren’t just the owners; more importantly they are now my friends.�

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Grujo’s er. Authentic German food is served. GruJo’s is truly unique. “German fast food and German beer� is the tagline. The store is at 1420 E. Emory Road at the corner of Dry Gap Pike. Access is easy from Emory; it’s problematic from Dry Gap. I eased up to the traffic signal, turned left on Emory and saw no easy way into GruJo’s (because of Emory Road traffic stopped at the light). So it was a drop into the Dollar General Market, down the hill and back up, followed by a right onto Emory.

Piece of cake.

Or maybe that should be piece of pfannkuchen (German pancakes filled with Nutella and bananas or hot cinnamon cherries with cream).

The menu is based on a sandwich made of doner meat and served with a variety of sides and homemade

From page A-1 sauces. Doner meat, you say?

Please ask. There are also veggie wraps and kebabs, schnitzel or bratwurst on a German roll or a German sausage called currywurst.

T.J. and Julia are as freshfaced and eager to please as they were a year ago. And T.J. is quick to say he appreciates the community response to the GruJo’s concept. “We were just overwhelmed when we opened.

There were cars spilling onto the road and lines of people out the doors. It was very heartening.� Then he grins. “And now we know what we’re doing.�

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No end in sight to E911 radio controversy

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In a world that’s going increasingly paperless, Knox County Schools plans to spend $2 million this year to lease copy machines.

The deal passed the school board without debate and, under a courtsanctioned agreement, Knox County Commission cannot question how the school board spends money specifically. So the commission ratified the contract Nov. 16.

Terry Hill, school board member, pointedly passed on the vote, leading to this exchange: “Terry – I noticed you passed on the copy machine vote and wondered if you have a minute to discuss it?” – Sandra “Probably better not this time! I wouldn’t let you print what I had to say anyway.” – Terry The bids for high speed printers were opened Oct. 7 by Knox County Purchasing. The bid stated: “The best value means more than low cost. It includes the initial cost, service quality and other factors detailed herein.”

Two evaluators rated the bids: Josh French, senior buyer for Knox County Purchasing, and Robin Lane, supervisor of business services with Knox County Schools.

Riso, the current vendor, was awarded the contract for options 1 and 2; NovaCopy for option 3. Hugh Holt, director of purchasing for Knox County, said he thinks the school system will lease machines from both vendors depending on need.

Bob Thomas, assistant superintendent for administrative services, told the school board Nov. 2, “We went through county purchasing because we wanted to totally avoid anything that was not totally transparent.” The schools spent $2.5 million this year and he hopes to save $500,000 with the contract.

The school system anticipates printing 60-70 million black and white and 20-30 million color copies annually and will lease approximately 150 printers. While the bid is for one year, the intent is a fiveyear contract which can be renewed annually with prices adjusted by mutual consent at each renewal period.

The vendor will own and maintain the equipment, provide supplies including ink, and train a designated user at each location.

Bidders were asked to quote on five options.

Riso Inc. currently holds the KCS contract.

Among the few points of agreement among the parties involved in the fight over the $9 million contract for a new E911 emergency radio system are these: The Knox County E911 center needs a new radio system. Cops prefer longtime provider Motorola.

The evaluation committee and the independent radio consultant that was paid $40,000 to examine the process, don’t. County purchasing chief Hugh Holt is an honest man.

Almost everything else is in dispute.

Neither Brad Anders – the board member whose “pass” vote last week threw the process into Brad Anders limbo for the second time this year – nor anyone else involved wants to criticize Holt, who has a reputation for doing things right.

Instead, Anders points at E911 director Bob Coker, whom he accuses of having conveyed a “perception” of favoring a “sole source” contract to Harris Corporation (the second place finisher was Tait Communications.

Motorola finished last). Anders is also critical of former board chair Nathan Rothchild, accusing him of tainting the process by suggesting that Harris should get the contract without bidding.

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Evaluation Criteria Cost – 50 Points Experience – 20 Points

To include number of years in business, local annual sales, years of manufacturer representation.

Capabilities – 20 Points

To include number of local certified service technicians, number of local service vehicles, monetary size of local parts inventory.

References – 10 Points

Riso works locally through Advanced Office Systems, headed by Terry Kerbs with offices at 10645 Dutchtown Road, and has four certified service technicians for its Kagaku printers.

The Massachusettsbased company bid only on options 1 and 2, stating its ComColor printers “meet the specifications exactly.”

Lease prices per year were $4,549 for option 1 and $5,499 to $6,829 for option 2. No other vendor bid on these options, although NovaCopy offered side-byside printers with the same footprint. Its offer was not allowed.

Two vendors went head-to-head on option 3, with NovaCopy edging out Thermocopy of Tennessee.

The county did not award a contract for option 4 or 5.

NovaCopy, a Memphisbased corporation with a Knoxville location, offered Konica Minolta equipment with 65 service technicians in Tennessee and nine in Knoxville. Its bid was $1,140 per year. Nova was rated 50 points on price and 18 of 20 points for experience.

Thermocopy offered Ricoh machines with 19 factory-trained service technicians available. Its bid was $3,545 to $7,371. It was rated 43.7 of 50 points on price.

PMB offered Xerox equipment at prices from $1,429 to $3,598 per year for options 3-5, but was not included in the final evaluation because it refused to accept county-required language on contract terms, Holt said.

County purchasing has changed from the days when bids were awarded for the lowest price unless some disqualifying factor caused the low bid to be tossed. That was transparency. Holt says the current practice is designed to avoid shenanigans. “It’s not subjective. It’s based on an algebraic algorithm.”

Last week, County Commissioner Brad Anders was the only member of the troubled 911 Board to abstain on whether to hire Harris Corporation to implement a new multi-million dollar radio system. No decision was made since it failed on a 5-5 tie vote. Had Anders voted for it, it would have passed.

One has to wonder what is really going on here. Both Mayors Rogero and Burchett backed the Harris decision.

However, all citizen members of the Board plus Sheriff Jones opposed it. Anders, whose day job is an officer of the Knoxville Police Department, did not support his chief, David Rausch, who voted for Harris.

Anders has not given a credible explanation on why he abstained. For a person who was chair of the Knox County Commission and openly expresses interest in following Tim Burchett as Knox County mayor, this was a huge mistake. Anders picks the most important vote 911 has had in years to run and hide on. Anders has failed to say what he favors if he is opposed to Harris.

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Interestingly, Anders is seeking re-election to the commission in the March 1 Republican primary. He is being opposed by John Ashley, 36. He has handed Ashley an issue by his failure to lead at 911.

Another issue Anders faces is whether he will serve out a new 4-year term on the commission if nominated in March and elected in August 2016. If Anders runs in 2018 for county mayor and were elected, he would have to resign his commission seat with two years left in the term.

The remaining members of the commission (not the

voters) would decide who serves northwest Knox County for the following two years. Will Anders and Ashley both pledge to serve the full four years of the term they are seeking if elected?

Ashley is a long shot to defeat Anders, but Anders is surely creating some issues for Ashley to raise if he knows how to do it.

■ Ryan Haynes, state Republican chair who lives in Farragut, was in Knoxville last week with a busy schedule. He appeared at a fundraiser for state Rep. Eddie Smith, a reception at former county mayor Mike Ragsdale’s home, and spoke to the Knoxville Civitan Club.

Haynes is also mentioned as a possible mayoral candidate in 2018 to follow Burchett.

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Anders, a county commissioner and Knoxville Police Department lieutenant with aspirations for higher office, said he bucked his boss, KPD Chief David Rausch, by not joining him in voting for Harris Corp. last week (passing has the same effect as a no vote).

Both Rausch and Knoxville Fire Department Chief Stan Sharp had stood with Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones in supporting Motorola earlier this year, but last week they joined their boss, Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero, in supporting the evaluation committee’s recommendation. County Mayor Tim Burchett also voted to accept the recommendation.

Anders cited a second reason not to have voted in favor of awarding the contract: “I don’t think it was properly before us. It came back up because Mayor (Madeline) Rogero wanted it brought back, so there’s a procedural problem as well as a perception problem. There was a discussion about sole source, and voila!

He (Coker) is grading scores and that company wins. I’m not saying he did anything wrong. I’m just saying the perception’s not good.”

safety isn’t being jeopardized by delays in replacing the old system: “Public safety radio communication is the lifeline to emergency responders in the field. System redundancy, system integrity and system performance has (sic) not been left to chance by the Motorola and Knox team.”

Supporters of the Harris Corporation have suspicions of their own. They are leery of three citizen board members whom Burchett appointed last October after having their names mentioned to Law Director Bud Armstrong by Motorola lobbyist (and former chief of staff to former Mayor Mike Ragsdale) Mike Arms. The three – Ken Knight, Russell Frazier and Daron Long – all voted no, knotting the tally at 5-5.

Armstrong said when Arms brought the names to him; he simply did what he always does.

“I walk them down the hall and turn it over to the mayor’s office. I do that all the time. If Cynthia Moxley (who lobbies for Harris) had come to me, I’d have done it for her. It’s very difficult to get people to serve on these boards,” Armstrong said. “If you come to me, I will give you access. That’s all I’ve got.”

He did have one question: “I wonder why Mayor Burchett’s appointees don’t vote with him.”

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Coker said Anders is exaggerating the “sole source” conversation, which he said happened after Motorola started sounding warnings about the antiquated system in 1997. He described Rothschild as “a businessman” who wanted problems fi xed quickly and was unaccustomed to the restrictions of government red tape.

When Rothschild told him (the predecessor of) Harris Communications had made a good offer, Coker said he told him he couldn’t accept it.

“He said, ‘Let’s go ahead and buy it.’ When I told him it had to be bid out, he said, ‘That’s nuts.’”

Coker said he called Holt to confirm the rules for Rothchild, who backed off immediately.

“Anders has brought this up before,” Coker said. “But there’s really nothing more to it.”

Holt confirms Coker’s account.

“If I didn’t think it was an equitable business deal, I wouldn’t have put my name to it,” he said.

Is Holt frustrated?

“No, ma’am. I get paid either way.”

Rogero and others want the issue resolved ASAP and warn that the old system is no longer reliable, citing problems with the current equipment including a smoking circuit board two weeks ago. When contacted for comment, Jones issued a statement saying that public

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While one could have biked or walked this greenway for the past six months, the city was Lori Goerlich silent and issued no news on its availability despite it being built with tax dollars.

Lori Goerlich is the greenway coordinator. Many are very disappointed with her when it comes to action on greenways. Delay, postponement, excuses and process have been her watchwords. Despite being on the job for almost four years, she has little to show for it.

Rogero, who calls herself a “green mayor,” runs the risk of becoming the “red clay mayor” if Goerlich continues her snail’s pace.

It is a shame that so little is happening here. Rogero and Joe Walsh, director of parks, deserve better.

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Technology enhances Rural/Metro service Rural/Metro has been scrutinized this year for late ambulance service, but a $3.5 million technology upgrade is yielding faster response times, better oversight and predictions that make it more likely ambulances will be available where they’re needed.

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Several Knox County commissioners learned about the upgrades at a lunch and learn held at the Knox County Emergency Communications District last week.

The Intergraph CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) system went live on July 6.

It allows for all agencies − emergency medical service, fire department and law

Knox County Commissioners Dave Wright, Mike Brown, John Schoonmaker and Bob Thomas listen as Richard Holbert of Rural/Metro explains new software used by lead dispatcher Misty Stout. enforcement − to be on one system, so each agency can see all responding units, said R/M regional director Erin Downey.

Rural/Metro has seen tremendous improvement with the new system, said communication manager Richard Holbert. Less repetition yields quicker response times.

First Watch, Rural/Metro’s third party compliance software, pulls information from the CAD system. The online compliance utility

was built to Knox County contract specifications, and is a collaboration between Rural/Metro and the Knox County Health Department (KCHD), Downey said.

Dr. Martha Buchanan, director of the KCHD, attended the lunch and learn. emergency response coordinator Larry Hutsell looks at R/M response times every day, she said.

Another new program, Optima Live, uses historical data from the CAD system to predict when and where the

next incident will take place.

Tracking incidents based on the season, the time of day and the day of the week enables the software to recommend where ambulances should be posted.

The data, viewed on a computer monitor, looks like a weather map, with areas that are most likely to require an emergency response showing up in color.

“The longer we use it, the better it’s going to get,” Holbert said.

The conversation turned

Long ride, two setbacks, 87-7 score Tennessee football is an appealing, addictive drug.

In pursuit of happiness with the Volunteers, fans will spend freely and defy all odds. Some will go wherever the schedule takes them.

Up next is Columbia, Missouri. Challenging? Yes, but nothing like the first two weekends of September 1981. That little trip led to the most unlikely travel story in the history of Tennessee football.

Two really good guys, Tom Mattingly and Doug Jones, planned brief vacations to match the UT schedule. Tom had been mid-state, promoting the upcoming World’s Fair.

Doug had been busy managing others’ money. Time

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out, they said, to shoe-horn as much football fun as possible into eight days.

Being precisionists, they had carefully scripted a trip to see Tennessee engage the Georgia Bulldogs in Athens and Southern Cal Trojans in Los Angeles.

It turned out to be a fine time to be somewhere else, anywhere else, but they stuck with the itinerary.

They saw Herschel Walker carry the ball 30 times

and gain 161 yards. Georgia romped, 44-0, the most lopsided victory for the red team in the long and honorable rivalry. Losing participants included Reggie White, Bill Bates, Anthony Hancock and James Berry.

“The highlight of the game for us was when Mike Cofer blocked a punt and returned it for a TD,” recalled Jones.

“And just like the day had gone, we had lined up offside and the play was nullified.”

The travelers drove to Atlanta, to the Marriott near the airport. There they encountered the unfortunate New Orleans Saints, awaiting execution by the Falcons. Mattingly men-

tioned how ironic it was to see the worst college team and worst NFL team in the same day.

Jones and Mattingly flew to San Francisco (cost advantage) and decided to check out Berkeley and the Cal campus. The football team was strolling in for practice. It was open to the public. Of course the travelers observed.

Irony 2 was that the Golden Bears were beginning preparations for Georgia. An assistant coach was choosing a scout team. He couldn’t find anybody to play the role of Herschel.

The travelers made it to Los Angeles in plenty of time to explore the historic Coliseum. Historic it is, the

government to current challenges of ambulance service. People who use ambulances and emergency rooms for nonemergency medical care tie up ambulances and lead to backups at emergency rooms, which causes ambulances to be further delayed.

“We have to go to any citizen who requests us, whether they need it or not,” said Downey. “Sometimes it greatly overloads our system.”

There is appropriate and inappropriate ambulance use in all demographics, Buchanan said.

Rural/Metro has 54 dedicated ambulances in Knox County for 80,000 annual medical responses. There is a shortage of qualified staff for the ambulances, Holbert said.

Many medical personnel move to quieter areas after being trained in Knox County. The county is unusual because paramedics

and EMTs stay in the ambulance for their entire shift, which is 12-16 hours.

Last year, state law changed to require each ambulance to be staffed by an advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT) and a paramedic. Previously, EMTs could serve alongside paramedics.

The AEMT certification requires an additional semester of school, and community colleges aren’t equipped to offer the training yet, Downey said.

Commissioners got a peek at the new software as it was being used in the communications center. On one side of the room, 911 dispatchers took calls that were immediately forwarded to appropriate agencies, located in the same room.

It was calm and quiet, which is typical when there are visitors, said Holbert.

Perhaps commissioners should visit more often.

only facility in the world to play host to two Olympiads (X and XXIII), two Super Bowls (I and VII), one World Series (1959), a Papal mass and visits by three U.S. Presidents: John F. Kennedy, Richard M. Nixon and Ronald Reagan.

It is a big building. The Billy Graham Crusade set an attendance record of 134,254. The multitude got to hear George Beverly Shea sing “How Great Thou Art.” All this preceded Marcus Allen running over, around and through the Volunteers – 22 carries, 210 yards and three touchdowns, mostly in the first half. After that, he rested.

Final score was 43-7.

The Vols got a TD pass from Alan Cockrell to Randall Morris. Southern Cal got six touchdowns.

Mattingly was seriously concerned that Charger, Trojans’ mascot, might keel over during one of his sideline celebration sprints.

“We so hoped Tennessee would not cause the death of that fine horse.”

Homeward bound, the airport departure gate was next to an outbound crowd going to Pago Pago.

Mattingly could not resist.

“With proper planning, we could have gone there.”

Said Jones: “Looking back on that trip of 34 years ago, 5,800 miles, two losses by a combined 87-7, I am reminded of that old line, “Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?”

Columbia, Missouri?

Less mileage. Tennessee might win. No Herschel. No horse.

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Duncan speaks to veterans

â– Mayor Tim Burchett will speak to residents at Morning Pointe of Powell at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. He will speak on community issues and answer questions.

By Sandra Clark

■Elmcroft of Halls 7521 Andersonville Pike Festival of Wreaths, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3. All proceeds benefit Alzheimer’s Tennessee. Community invited. Info: 925-2668. ■Legacy Pointe Apartments Clubhouse 2901 Pleasant Ridge Road Holiday Craft Fair, 4-8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20. ■Corryton Senior Center: 9331 Davis Drive 688-5882 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday

U.S. Rep. Jimmy Duncan (at right) introduces retired Army Col. Dean Schiller, a resident at Sherrill Hills, who gave the keynote address at last week’s Veterans Day ceremony. Photo by S. Clark

Offerings include: exercise classes; card games; billiards; Senior Meals program, 11 a.m. each Friday. The center is accepting donations of any and all holiday/seasonal decorations (info: Greg, 688-5882). The center will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27.

Register for: Main Munch potluck: Marco’s Pizza, 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. ■Halls Senior Center: 4405 Crippen Road 922-0416 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday Offerings include: card games; exercise classes; dance classes; craft classes; Tai Chi; movie matinee each Tuesday; Senior Meals program, noon each Wednesday. The Knox County Veterans Services will provide one-on-one assistance to veterans and family members 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18. The center will be closed Thursday-Friday, Nov. 26-27.

Register for: Snack and Learn: Humana, 2 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 19; paint party, 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23; Thanksgiving Brunch, noon Tuesday, Nov. 24.

U.S. Rep. John Duncan Jr. spoke at a Veterans Day ceremony last week at Sherrill Hills retirement community in West Knoxville.

Although Duncan lives nearby, he said it was his first visit to the senior living facility.

Duncan served as a captain in the U.S. Army and the Tennessee National Guard.

He praised resident Gerald Clark as a “main organizer� who worked to get the Ben Atchley State Veterans Home built in West Knox County.

Duncan said we are blessed to live in the United States: The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave.

He said 58 percent of the world’s people live on $4 or less per day, while 60 percent of U.S. citizens need to lose weight.

When the background video played President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s address to Congress declaring war after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, FDR was introduced by thenSpeaker Sam Rayburn.

Duncan told those gathered that Rayburn was born in East Tennessee, moving

to Texas when he was 5. He served as House speaker for 17 years. “You would never see that happen today. ‌â€?

The most senior veterans at Sherrill Hills, Jim Allen and Hazel Adams, a WAVE in World War II, were awarded special pins by Dal Smith. He and his wife, Cassie, are resident managers. There are 16 WWII veterans in residence at Sherrill Hills.

Surviving spouses of veterans who had lived at the facility were also recognized: Patsy Lane (husband, Bill); Betty Lucas (husband, Donald); and Juanita Caroom (husband, Hiram).

The keynote speech was given by another Sherrill Hills resident, retired Col. Dean Schiller. “From Bunker Hill to Baghdad, there have always been brave men willing to defend freedom,� he said. “Veterans make our community better.�

He urged support for veterans’ benefits.

Schiller, now almost 90, served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He served 30 years before retiring from the U.S. Army.

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Young Marines visit veterans John Simmons (seated), a U.S. Navy veteran who now lives at Morning Pointe of Powell, is visited by members of the Powell-area Young Marines, a group of middle- and high-school students who are preparing for careers in the military. Led by James Scott and other volunteers, the Young Marines serve local veterans in many capacities. Last week Cpl. Jones, First Sgt. Scott and LCpl. Joiner (standing) made a color guard presentation at Morning Pointe and sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.�

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The last leaf All their host shall wither like a leaf withering on a vine. …

(Isaiah 34: 4b NRV)

Susan Kelley supports the Christ UMC Women’s Bazaar each year by making Christmas wreaths.

Bazaar Babes in Snow characters disappear quickly from the Christ UMC bazaar. Photos by Cindy Taylor

Most of us start prepping for Christmas around November. Some wait until December and some still aren’t prepared when the day arrives.

For more than 20 years a group of women in the Halls community have donated countless hours every Thursday all year long getting ready for the big day.

Christ UMC holds a women’s bazaar each November to showcase crafts, toys and treats handmade by these women. They have been at it for so long the group has been dubbed “Bazaar babes.”

Susan Kelley and Dory Norris have supported the

FAITH NOTES Community services ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, will serve a free traditional Thanksgiving dinner 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26. The community is invited. Info: beaver ridgeumc.org or 690-1060.

■ 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.

■ Mountain View Church of God in Luttrell will host a free community dinner of turkey, dressing and trimmings noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21. Pickup at the drive-thru.

■ 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 ■ 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,

event with their works of art almost from the beginning.

Kelley began creating Christmas wreaths when she retired in 1999 and always makes them for the sale every year.

“This sale started out real small with maybe three or four tables,” she said. “It’s grown tremendously thorough the years.”

Dory Norris was a charter member of Christ UMC and has worked in the bazaar for years. She hand paints snow families and snow choirs.

She starts with empty Boost drink bottles, paints them white then adds clothing.

She accessorizes them with books, hats, candy canes

and other found items.

“We start in February and work all year,” she said. “Once this is over we get ready for the church craft sale that happens next week.”

Visitors to the sale could opt for a delicious lunch prepared by the Bazaar Babes.

Other items for sale every year include locally grown fresh garden vegetables, honey, jams and jellies, canned goods, quilts, beautifully decorated cakes and many other fun and beautiful handmade crafts. Dinosaurs even showed up on one table so kids could have something fun to occupy their time while parents

Dory Norris makes cute snow characters from empty Boost bottles.

shopped.

More than $3,000 was collected from this year’s bazaar. Proceeds go to special church projects.

Christ UMC is at 7535 Maynardville Pike. Info: 922-2890.

I glanced out our kitchen window the other morning and was surprised to see that most of the leaves had fallen. We had been away for a continuing education event, and had arrived at home in darkness. The maple trees were almost completely bare.

With one vibrant exception.

There was one stubborn, determined, diehard, faithful golden leaf clinging to the maple tree outside the kitchen window.

It was a rainy, dreary morning, so the bright spot of yellow against the green foliage behind it made the leaf even more brilliant and cheerful.

I thought immediately of the O. Henry shortshort story “The Last Leaf.” (O. Henry was a pen name; his real name was William Sydney Porter.)

When I was in high school, some television network aired a version of the story. I have never forgotten it. I commend the story to you, along with many other Porter’s writings, especially “The Gift

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of the Magi,” a Christmas tale of love and sacrifice.

“The Last Leaf” is available on-line; look it up.

At its heart, “The Last Leaf” is a story of faith and faithfulness.

I studied my stubborn golden leaf. It seemed like a gift of true gold, a talisman of brightness and warmth on a dark and gloomy day.

Occasionally I stop to ponder God’s gifts to us, large and small. God’s greatest gift, of course, was His Son, who became one of us, to show us how to live and to save us from our sins. But God also blesses us with golden maple trees, dark pines for contrast, purring kitty cats, rollicking Irish setters, faithful golden retrievers, dear friends, blue skies, glorious sunsets, starry nights and precious family!

A big thank you to our veterans Rolling Thunder of Tennessee, Chapter 3 is always on the go, thanking veterans for their service and making sure they feel special for all they have given.

Members of the chapter stopped by Elmcroft of Halls on Veterans Day to spread some love and gratitude to residents who have served in the military.

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Fundraisers ■ Rutledge Pike Missionary Baptist Church, 10316 Rutledge Pike, will host a benefit singing 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. All donations and proceeds will go to Texas Valley Baptist to help with rebuilding the church which burned in August.

Special services ■ Second UMC, 1524 Western

Each veteran received a certificate for their service, a small American flag and flag from their branch of the service. Members of Rolling Thunder Tennessee and Christian Motorcycle Association sat and talked with each veteran, listening to stories and sharing hugs all around.

Ave., will host the 35th annual Christmas Handbell Concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. The Celebration Handbell choir and the Powell High Singers will present “Glory to the Newborn King.”

Youth programs ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, hosts Morning Breakfast and Afternoon Hang Out for youth each Tuesday. Breakfast and Bible study, 7:20 a.m.; Hang Out Time, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Info: 6901060 or beaverridgeumc.org.

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Halls High players of the week for the playoff game against Tennessee High School include Andrew Davis (#1), Caden Harbin (#2) and Hunter Huff (#9). Players are selected by the coaching staff.

Karis Goldhammer completes a math problem and is able to play a game as a prize.

Making math fun and games It’s a chilly Friday night, and who really wants to be out working on math problems? Students at Ritta Elementary, that’s who!

The school hosted a fall carnival and math night, complete with silent-auction baskets filled with everything imaginable: games, face painting, prizes and math problems to com-

plete.

During the event, students solved grade-levelspecific math problems that corresponded with a game.

The purpose of the evening was to allow parents an opportunity to see the types of problems their children work on in school and, honestly, to relax and have some time together as a family.

Ritta teacher Jennifer Dukes demonstrates a chemical reaction during the fall carnival.

Jones to close book as Sterchi librarian Sterchi Elementary’s librarian Lou Jones will retire in December. She has been te ac h i ng the love of books to students for 18 years.

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The school will honor her with a celebration 3:30 to 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, in the school library. In lieu of gifts, a hardback book may be donated to the school library in Jones’ honor. If donating a book, please feel free to write a note to the students of Sterchi.

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SCHOOL NOTES ■ Copper Ridge Elementary School will host its inaugural Holiday Bazaar, 5-8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19. Featuring: Advocare, Jamberry, Keep Collective, Scentscy, Thirty One, wreaths, gifts, home décor and much more. Info: Amy, 387-1162.

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Salute to our veterans

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Sterchi student Christian Cox is pictured with Mike Wise, one of two veterans who visited the school recently. Fifth-grade students wrote letters to the veterans who attended the HonorAir flight last month. Two Vietnam veterans who received letters visited with students and shared stories about life in the military. Photos submitted Gibbs High School security officer Toby Keiser and William “Junior” Helton show the Quilts of Valor stitched and given by FCCLA members for their service and dedication to our country. Helton served in the U.S. Army and received “Dixie Land” while Keiser served in the Navy and received “Nautica.” Photo by R.

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Students across Knox County took time to celebrate and thank veterans last week with special programs, luncheons and breakfast gatherings and by having them share their experiences with students in the classroom.

This was a special way to thank veterans, active and retired, for the sacrifices that were made and for fighting for the freedoms that we are able to enjoy on a daily basis.

Staff members at Gibbs High School nominated outstanding students for Eagle of the Month honors.

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Master Sgt. Charles Higgins of the 134th at McGhee Tyson spoke with students at Corryton Elementary about Veterans Day and presented the school with a flag and a photograph. The second- and third-grade students sang songs for the veterans, and the guests were invited to attend a reception following the program.

Sigmon honored as Art Educator of the Year Central High art teacher Val Sigmon was recently honored as the East Region Art Educator of the Year at the TAEA Fall Professional Development Conference at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg.

The conference is sponsored in part by the Tennessee Arts Commission.

This award is given to recognize excellence in professional accomplishment and service by a dedicated art educator. Sigmon exemplifies the highly qualified individuals who are in the field of art education today: leaders, teachers, students, scholars, and advocates who give their best to the profession.

It was said during the presentation that Sigmon’s leadership in presenting on the state and national level

is proven, as well as her work as a Teacher Advancement Program leader evaluating and mentoring her peers. She has presented at the NAEA conference and multiple times for statewide or county presentations.

She is a major influence in the art education world, especially in the eastern region of Tennessee.

The Tennessee Art Education Association is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance quality visual arts education through advocacy, leadership, professional development, and to promote a cohesive professional community. The membership of TAEA includes elementary, middle level and high school art teachers in Tennessee, representatives from Tennessee’s major art

Central High art teacher Val Sigmon (center) is presented an award and certificate by Tennessee Art Education Association (TAEA) president Donna Anderson and president-elect Janis Nunnally. Sigmon was chosen the TAEA East Region Art Educator of the Year.

museums, arts councils, and major colleges and universities throughout Tennessee.

Halls High School Lineman of the week BRANDON MANIS

Ninth-grade student Colby Hipsher was recognized for his outstanding work in Algebra I and for participating in all activities. He is known to work with struggling students and to help keep them on task.

Megan Truax, ninth grade, was nominated because she is always ready to begin classwork and is always prepared and respectful. She is credited for being proactive when she is struggling in a subject and works during her free time to improve in needed areas.

Sophomore Sierra Hucklebee was selected for being proactive with her studies. Said teacher Kristi Everette, “Sierra came to tutoring at 7 a.m. to get notes and work ahead of time because she knew she was going to miss a day of class and didn’t want to get behind.”

Kevin Hurst, sophomore, is known for always having a smile on his face,

K. McDaniel being humble and being kind to everyone. Kevin is credited with being always willing to help when asked and his willingness to never quit.

Junior Dylan Hayes is always willing to help anyone in need, does all assigned work the first time asked and even stays after class to help clean up on lab days. Teacher Holly German said that Dylan has amazing school spirit and is truly a great young man.

Nicole Newcomb, junior, exemplifies servant leadership, according to teacher William Brimer, and is always willing to serve the group and help others around her succeed.

Senior Camber McDaniel was selected because she is always the first person to volunteer, is patient in any scenario and works hard to complete any task given. Camber has been known to go out of her way to help others, including her teachers.

Kaleb McDaniel, senior, was selected for his willingness to participate in class and for thinking about his answers before responding to questions.

“I have seen Kaleb mature greatly in the past four years, and I’m pleased with his progress,” said teacher Holly German.

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Phil Keith is leader in public safety

By Courtney Shea Lessons of leadership and a lifelong commitment to the safety of the public, especially children, are the legacy of Central High School graduate Phillip E. “Phil� Keith. In 1956, Bill and Irma Keith moved from Nashville to Greencrest Road with their sons, Michael and Phillip.

Phil Keith walked down the block to start his second grade at Shannondale Elementary School, attending six years until he began Central High School. At Central, he enjoyed both football and track, being named defensive captain of Central’s successful football team his senior year. Principal Dan Boring and coach Tommy Schumpert were

Phil Keith strong influences. Both expected athletes to set an example and to look out for students who could be bullied.

These lessons impressed Phil, and his later career as a leader, mentor and law en-

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Linds Edwards relaxes during a recent camping trip in Virginia.

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‘The Hunger Games’

Edwards shares ‘Mockingjay’ secret – he’s in it

By Betsy Pickle Getting a role in “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2” had pluses and minuses for Linds Edwards.

The pluses included being part of one of the biggest movies of the decade, hanging out with Jennifer Lawrence, Woody Harrelson and Liam Hemsworth and meeting the singer Lorde when she visited the set. The minuses mostly had to do with waiting a year to find out if he had the job and then keeping the great news a secret for another 15 months.

“I signed all sorts of contracts that said I wouldn’t talk about it,” recalls Edwards, who felt safe to post the info on Facebook last week only after seeing his name and character – “Injured Career” – in the film’s credits on the Internet Movie Database.

He’s several lines below Lawrence, Harrelson and Hemsworth, but he thinks people other than his friends will notice him on screen.

“I’m pretty certain I’m going to have a pretty memorable part,” says Edwards. “I

haven’t seen it, but I know what was shot, and the scene is really intense.

“Jennifer Lawrence is who I have all my interaction with, but Woody and Liam Hemsworth and pretty much the rest of the cast are there as well. It’s pretty epic.”

“Mockingjay – Part 2,” which opens Thursday night, is the latest step in Edwards’ steadily building career. The 2003 Farragut High School graduate moved from Tampa to Knoxville with his family when he was 10.

He discovered acting through church and local theater productions and segued naturally into short films before making his feature debut in Brooks Benjamin’s “Point of Fear.”

His indie efforts led to a role in “Get Low,” starring Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek and Bill Murray. But it was his turn in AMC’s “The Walking Dead” that endeared him to the masses.

Since then, he’s been a guest star on several TV shows, including “The Vampire Diaries,” “Under the Dome” and “Nashville.”

He has a recurring role on the Sundance

A musical

By Carol Shane The end of the semester is always an opportune time to catch the University of Tennessee School of Music at its busiest and that’s good news for anyone who loves music. With a wide variety of concerts and events to choose from, classical music fans can indulge their particular passions – and it’s all for free.

First and biggest is the UT Chamber Singers’ presentation of Handel’s “Messiah, Part the First,” which is a more polished way of saying “the Christmas section.”

The Chamber Singers represent outstanding UT choral students. They’ve sung all over the world, and once a year they present a holiday concert as part of their community outreach.

This year, they’ll be appear-

ing with the UT Chamber Orchestra at Farragut Presbyterian Church.

Dr. Angela Batey, UT’s director of choral activities, says a careful examination of the oratorio’s text reveals some surprises. Though the story is a New Testament narrative, she says, the key elements are told “not with New Testament texts, but with prophetic passages from the Old Testament.”

There’s a reason the piece is so popular and so wellloved. Batey points out that a review of the work’s first performance raved, “The sublime, the grand, and the tender, adapted to the most elevated, majestic and moving words, conspired to transport and charm the ravished heart and ear,” and the same is certainly true today.

Meanwhile, over in the piano department, some faculty members are very busy.

On the heels of Dr. David Northington, who presented “A Waltz Through the Life of Chopin” two Sundays ago and will retire in 2016, pianists Fay Adams and Edie Johnson will present a two-piano recital.

They’ll be performing William Bolcom’s “Recuerdos” – three Latin dances – and Milhaud’s virtuosic “Scaramouche,” as well as pieces

by Mozart and Lutoslawski.

Indefatigable associate professor of collaborative piano Dr. Kevin Class, who’s just wrapped up a weekend of conducting “The Consul” for UT’s Opera Theatre program, which he also directs, will present a solo recital on Sunday, featuring pieces by Schumann, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Ravel.

Viola professor Hillary Herndon is looking forward to hearing her students in their studio recital on Friday. “Musicians spend so much time in the practice

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The revolution continues as Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence, here with Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket) takes on President Snow in the epic finale of the “Hunger Games” series, “Mockingjay – Part 2.” Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Donald Sutherland, Woody Harrelson, Julianne Moore, Jena Malone, Jeffrey Wright and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman also appear in director Francis Lawrence’s film, which officially opens Thursday night. Today (Nov. 18) only, “The Mockingjay Double Feature” will play at Wynnsong (3:30 p.m.) Foothills (4 p.m.) and (at 4:40 p.m.) Riviera, Knoxville Center, Pinnacle (including IMAX) and Tinseltown.

Channel’s “Rectify,” and he’s currently shooting a new series for NBC called “Game of Silence” in Virginia.

He’s shot two films – “Josephine” and “Dear Coward on the Moon” – that are due out next year. And he’s waiting to hear if he’s landed a part on the AMC show “Turn: Washington’s Spies.”

Edwards starred with his wife, Ashley Shelton Edwards, in Paul Harrill’s featuredirecting debut, “Something, Anything,” which premiered at 2014’s Knoxville Film Festival. They keep Knoxville as their home base and travel to jobs.

For “Mockingjay,” Edwards spent about two weeks in Berlin. That was after he met with director Francis Lawrence in Atlanta and then waited – and waited – to learn if he’d gotten the role.

“They were trying to find people all over the world, especially in Europe, to play the part because it would cost so much money to send me over there,” he says. “By the end of it all, they go, like, ‘There’s nobody else

room, alone, trying to improve their skills, that they often forget the end product is meant to be performed for an audience,” she says.

“These recitals are a valuable learning experience for our students and a chance to showcase the wonderful work happening in the UT School of Music.”

The same is true over in the cello studio, where Dr. Wesley Baldwin will host his friend and colleague Ruth Burgess, the principal cellist of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Her recital on Saturday is preceded by a master class. “We are celebrating our connection across the state of Tennessee with this visit,” says Baldwin.

And professor of clarinet Dr. Victor Chavez will have his hands full celebrating the clarinet and saxophone during “Single Reed Day” on Saturday. “We bring in

that can play this part. This guy’s gotta come.’ So that was awesome. That’s kind of a cool thing to think about: I beat the world out for this part in ‘Hunger Games.’”

He finally got word a week before he needed to leave for Germany. Even then, he couldn’t tell anyone he was headed to Berlin, only that he was shooting in Europe.

Edwards, who says “movies are in my blood,” is excited about every job.

“Every time I go shoot a movie or TV show I feel like I’m on vacation or that it is Christmas,” he says. “I love it so much, and I have so much fun making movies.

“I can’t say that it’s work. It’s what I do to make money and make a living, but by no means do I feel too much pressure to call it work.”

The only downside, he says, is the inconsistency – not knowing when the next job is coming. What keeps him on an even keel, he says, is “Jesus. My faith is really important to me. That’s about the only thing that truly keeps me sane.”

guest artists/teachers on that particular day to work with students in both oneon-one and group settings,” he says. “Vendors are here to display the latest clarinet and sax equipment as well.”

The week-

end will c u l m i n at e in “Clarinet Night” recital on Sunday.

The UT Chamber Singers present Handel’s “Messiah, Part the First” at 3 p.m. this Sunday, Nov. 22, at Farragut Presbyterian Church, 209

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News from the Foothills Craft Guild

Food City boosts Step Out Walk Food City has donated $15,000 to the American Diabetes Association’s Step Out Walk on top of the grocery chain’s $15,000 sponsorship of the event. Pictured are Jill Thompson, chair of communications and marketing for the ADA board; Food City executive vice president of operations Mickey Blazer; Food City director of community relations Emerson Breeden; and Alison Cox, ADA manager of special events and fundraising. Photo by S. Carey

News from the Rotary Guy

Rotarians grow beards for a cause

By Tom King Janet Petrell creates a variety of zipper artwork.

Zip it up at a Fine Craft Show

By Aleex Conner Have you ever seen artwork made out of recycled zippers? It is very unusual, and you can see unique items like this at the 49th Fine Craft Show presented by the Foothills Craft Guild.

Start your holiday shopping early at this wonderful event with over 140 booths of Tennessee artisans. All work is handmade and represents the finest in quality workmanship. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Jacob Building in Knoxville’s Chilhowee Park.

Designated by the Southeast Tourism Society as a Top 20 Event, a Fine Craft Show offers a mecca of handmade fine crafts representing Tennessee at all price ranges … woodwork, pottery, weaving, jewelry, stained glass, metalwork

At some point in Dec e m b e r the North K nox v ille R o t a r y Club may be known as “The Scruf f y Bunch.”

C l u b Tom King president Max Reddick, pastor of Fountain City Presbyterian Church, will be challenging the guys in the 50-member club to forgo shaving for a month to honor and recognize those with prostate cancer and to encourage prostate cancer screenings.

For several years there has been a “No Shave November” Many people and orga-

and more.

Watch the artists actually make their wares at daily live craft demonstrations … basketry, bead weaving, pottery, spinning and glass blowing. All ages can have fun at the Make It and Take It Crafts booth on Saturday and Sunday.

Visit the Authors’ Corner where local authors will be autographing their books: Bill Landry, Sam Venable, Chef Walter Lambert (Saturday only), Laura Still and Brent Minchey. Best-selling author Dr. Bill Bass is a special guest at the Authors’ Corner and will autograph books Friday only from ■ Three men have joined the Knoxville commercial lending noon to 3 p.m. team of HomeTrust Bank: Enjoy this event this weekend. Take exit 392 off ■ David Barclay, SVP, commercial relationship manager, I-40 and follow the signs. earned a bachelor’s degree Admission: adults $8, sein business from the Uniniors 65+ $7, children 13 versity of Vermont and is a and under free admission. graduate of the Southeastern Info: foothillscraftguild.

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nizations donate the money they spend on shaving and grooming to educate Max Reddick about cancer prevention, save lives and aid those fighting the battle.

“This is a symbolic thing for us and we’ll not do any fundraising,” Reddick says. “This project is a little like what is done for breast cancer when everyone wears pink. Prostate cancer does not get the same public view as breast cancer but the number of men with this cancer is high and growing.”

Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most

common cancer in American men and the second leading cause of cancer death in men behind lung cancer. The American Cancer Society’s estimates for prostate cancer for 2015 are: ■ About 220,800 new cases of prostate cancer ■ About 27,540 deaths from prostate cancer ■ About 1 man in 7 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer ■

Farragut raises $2,310 on Bingo

It was “Bingo Wednesday” at Farragut Rotary in November. The club sold bingo cards as a fundraiser for World Polio Day. Member Chris Thomas did the

“calling” and the club pulled in $770 for Rotary’s Polio Plus campaign. With a 2-1 match by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, that equals $2,310 for polio eradication and will pay for vaccine for 3,850 children.

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Ringing the bells for Salvation Army

The Rotary Club of Knoxville and the Rotary Club of Farragut will be ringing the bells for the Salvation Army’s kettle collections during the upcoming holidays.

The Knoxville club will ring bells at West Town Mall at the Sears and Dillard’s entrances on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Farragut Rotarians will ring at the Kroger store on two Saturdays, Dec. 12 and 19, also from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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experience, is a member of the Economic Development Committee of the Knoxville Chamber and is youth leader at Cokesbury UMC.

■ Luke Chill, VP, business banking officer, earned bachelor’s degree in business from UT Knoxville.

He has seven years banking experience with SunTrust and Commercial Bank.

He is an active member of Luke Chill the Knoxville Chamber, North Knox Rotary, Young Professionals of Knoxville and Phi Sigma Kappa alumni advisory board.

■ Matt Webster, SVP, commercial relationship manager, has 15 years of banking experience with

a specialization in commercial real estate and construction lending.

He earned a bachelor’s in business from UT and for the past three years Matt Webster has served as the president of board of directors for the Knoxville Cerebral Palsy Center.

■ Weigel’s has won a blue ribbon at the Tennessee State Fair for its chocolate milk. It was the dairy’s third blue ribbon for chocolate milk since 2011. It is manufactured at Broadacres Dairy in Powell, a part of Weigel Stores Inc. which has 63 premium convenience stores in the greater Knoxville area.

■ ORNL Federal Credit Union has broken ground on its new regional center at Northshore Town Center. The three-story, 24,000 square foot facility is scheduled to open in early 2017. ORNL FCU is also constructing a new office ad-

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■ Second Harvest Food Bank has received $1,789 from ORNL Federal Credit Union where employees concluded a two-month weight loss challenge to benefit the Food for Kids program. The credit union donated $1 for every pound lost from Aug. 17 to Oct. 19. With 55 teams and 220 employees participating, dieters lost 1,789 pounds collectively, which resulted in a donation equivalent to 5,367 meals for children in the areas the credit union serves.

■ Salon Yeager’s Shine Bright 2015 is an evening of holiday beauty treatments, shopping, refreshments and social time for women. Set for 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at 6618 Kingston Pike (in the Bearden Station center near Bonefish Grill), the event is free with donations accepted for The Next Door, a support service for women and families.

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HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY Shopper news • NOVEMBER 18, 2015 • A-13

Lisa Hall gives business tips

By Beverly Holland

Veterans honored at Fountain City BPA Veterans John Fugate, Dr. Jim Tumblin, Dr. John Tumblin, Richard Tumblin and Terry Anderson salute the flag during the Pledge of Allegiance to begin the Fountain City Business and Professional Association’s meeting on Veterans Day. Photo by Beverly Holland

Lisa Hall, who operates Tight Ship Business Consulting, brought tips to the Fou nt a i n City Business and ProfesLisa Hall sional Association last week. She stressed focus and organization for small business.

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■ Knox Heritage Salvage Shop is accepting applications from vendors to its Holiday Market to be held Dec. 2-19. Products will be sold by The Salvage Shop on consignment so vendors do not have to be present during Market hours. Proceeds will benefit Knox Heritage. Application deadline: midnight Friday, Nov. 20.

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News from Office of Register of Deeds

Elmcroft to host Festival of Wreaths

Markets continue healthy trend

By Sherry Witt Both real estate and lending markets continue to perform well at the local level according to recording data from Oc tober.

The first Witt full month

of fall produced 897 land transfers in Knox County.

While that was only eight more sales than the county saw last October, the total value of property sold was much more robust this time around.

After a near record September, the total value of property transferred in the county dropped by just $9 million in October. Bol-

stered by some impressive commercial transfers, the aggregate value of real estate sold during the month was just under $253 million – some $45 million more than a year ago.

Mortgage lending also continued to run well ahead of its 2014 pace. For the month of October there was approximately $334 million loaned against real property

in Knox County, compared to about $289 million during the same period last year.

The most noteworthy real estate transaction recorded in October was the sale of the property housing the Walmart at University Commons. The parcel sold for $45.6 million to Knoxville Supercenter DST. The largest mortgage loan of the month was the financing of

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November 18, 2015

HEALTH & LIFESTYLES NEWS FROM FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Quali ed and compassionate Bariatric Center offers hope T

he surgeons at Fort Sanders Center for Bariatric Surgery are well experienced, and all are certi ed through the American College of Surgeons, with specialization in bariatrics. That experience goes a long way in making patients feel secure about trusting the center for weight loss services.

But there’s another kind of experience you’ll nd here. It’s life experience.

“The beauty of our program is that a lot of the people on staff have been bariatric patients themselves,” says program manager Kathy Romero. “We understand, because we have been there. We know exactly what it’s like.”

Romero, 67, has lost a total of about 100 pounds over the course of several years. She underwent revisional surgery, after rst having a gastric banding procedure. She had the most success after the gastric sleeve procedure performed by bariatric surgeon Mark Colquitt, MD, in November, 2014.

She doesn’t like to talk about how much she weighed at her heaviest, but the memories of what life used to be like with all that extra weight have made an indelible mark.

In short, she was miserable. Romero had many “comorbidities,” meaning she had medical problems that were related to the obesity.

“Sleep apnea, diabetes, I had to have an injection in my hip because I had hip pain,” Romero remembers. Walking from the parking lot to the stadium where her son played high school football was an exhausting challenge. “I had to stop various times along the way because I would be out of breath.”

When patients come to the bariatric center with a sense of hopelessness, Romero can be compassionate because she fully understands. She also respects how dif cult it can be to take the rst step toward change.

“I remember seeing people in my age group walking around on walkers or with canes,” Romero says.

“I realized there were two roads, and I could either go down the road that would make me healthier, or I could remain on the

road I was on, continue to do what I was doing, and become that person on a walker.”

Today an energetic and vibrant Romero points patients down the road to better health, and walks with them along the way.

She provides information, encouragement, and can even warn them about the pitfalls.

A different addiction Romero explains that one such pitfall is replacement addiction. Having an unhealthy relationship with food can result in addictive behavior, and ending that relationship can leave a person vulnerable to other addictions.

“I had an Ebay addiction,” Romero says. “I was replacing my love of food with internet shopping.”

She realizes it may sound funny, but at the time it was no laughing matter. Romero couldn’t stop browsing, bidding, and ordering. It became her favorite pastime and stress reliever. It was everything that overeating had been to her before the surgery.

The addiction became such a problem that her mail carrier noticed it, and even asked Romero if an intervention was needed. It was an epiphany for Romero, and she immediately began curbing her habitual spending.

Romero says food can be an addictive drug, and it’s easy for some patients to fall prey to other addictions like alcohol or gambling. Because Romero has a very personal understanding of how that happens, she’s able to walk patients through the transition.

This is just one example of how the staff at Fort Sanders Center for Bariatric Surgery can help patients in every phase of the weight loss process.

“Patients who have struggled with obesity for a lifetime don’t relate as well to someone who hasn’t experienced what they’re living through,” Romero says. “We’ve got such a comprehensive program that patients should never feel that they don’t have support.”

Surgery for seniors Bariatric procedures are becoming increasingly popular with those who, like

Romero, are over the age of 65. These procedures are covered by Medicare (with some stipulations). She explains that seniors generally aren’t as interested in weight loss for the sake of appearance as they are for the sake of better health.

“This is not a cosmetic procedure,” says Romero. “This is a solution to many medical comorbidities. For example, if they can get some of the weight off of their knees, they might not have to have knee replacement.”

Weight loss can also have a very powerful effect on health risks like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Romero says the bonus is that most seniors who go through weight loss procedures have renewed energy, allowing them to play with grandchildren, exercise, and live life to the fullest.

The right time Weight loss surgery of any kind shouldn’t happen without careful consideration.

Romero says when your weight affects your health, when diet and exercise don’t help, and you’re burdened with a sense of hopelessness, it may be time to talk to your doctor about bariatric surgery.

Sometimes people who would bene t from weight loss surgery tell themselves they can’t do it because they can’t give up food, holiday parties, and cooking. Romero confesses she used to tell herself the same things.

But Romero says weight loss surgery isn’t about restrictions. It’s about hope. The food doesn’t go away, and the center helps patients create new pathways of thinking and behavior regarding food.

“Don’t ever say you can’t, because I believe the human spirit can,” Romero says. “I don’t want to see anyone give up, because there’s no reason to. There are attainable goals, and there are people here who can help you reach those goals.”

Fort Sanders Center for Bariatric Surgery offers laparoscopic Roux-en Y (gastric bypass), laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (gastric sleeve), and repair of the LAP-Band ad-

Kathy Romero is the program manager at the Fort Sanders Center for Bariatric Surgery and also the recipient of a gastric sleeve procedure in November 2014. “We understand, because we have been there,” says Romero.

justable gastric banding system (LAP Band).

To learn more about these procedures and the Center for Bariatric Surgery, visit fsregional.com/bariatrics, or call (865) 541-1218.

Treating the mind, body and spirit at Fort Sanders Center for Bariatric Surgery choices, and can lead to obesity.” Morbid obesity, de ned as having a BMI over 35 and being at risk for obesity-related health issues, is closely correlated with serious medical conditions including heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.

The physicians noted that bariatric surgery often eliminates these conditions, along with side effects that can result from the medications used to treat them. “If you’re more than 100 pounds overweight, those pounds are sucking the life out of you.

You can be more active, less anxious, less depressed, have less stress on your heart Bariatric surgeons Mark Colquitt, MD, and be more motivated to laugh and enjoy and Jonathan Ray, MD, have been practic- life if you can lose those 100 pounds,” Dr. ing in East Tennessee for more than a dozen Ray said. He added that only about one peryears. After helping more than 2,200 pa- cent of people who would bene t from bartients lose close to 200,000 pounds since iatric surgery are receiving it. “We see the their practice opened in 2002, the board- bene ts and know we can do good work for certi ed surgeons said they’re happy to be people,” Dr. Ray said.

The atmosphere at the Center for Bariatpart of the Center for Bariatric Surgery at ric Surgery is one of support and encourageFort Sanders Regional Medical Center.

“It’s exciting. We think the center has the ment, the surgeons said. “About eight years potential to be not just one of the best bariat- ago we started modeling our practice after ric surgery centers in our region, but in the the Ritz-Carlton experience,” Dr. Colquitt United States,” said Dr. Ray. “We have al- said. “We consider our patients to be valued ways thought of ourselves as a regional prac- guests, and the relationship between physitice,” Dr. Colquitt said. “Being af liated with cians, staff and the patient is very open. We Fort Sanders and Covenant Health helps want the patient to be completely informed us reach more patients and physicians who as far as making a choice about surgery.”

“There are three components to a person: need to know that our services are available.”

Obesity has become a signi cant national body, mind and spirit,” Dr. Ray said. “People health issue. “Society is overweight,” Dr. are beginning to realize the importance of the Ray said. “The foods we eat are often poor spiritual aspect. There is something that calls

us to a potential better life. We encourage patients to think about that, because when patients realize that it is possible to make the changes necessary to help them reach their potential, that’s an ‘aha’ moment.

“We help the patient move toward the goal of a happier, more satisfying, more engaged life. Every inch of progress counts … the atmosphere of success is transforming.”

The Center for Bariatric Surgery offers laparoscopic gastric bypass (usually done as a robotic procedure in which a smaller stomach pouch is created and a portion of the small intestine is rerouted to the pouch) and sleeve gastrectomy, which removes a portion of the stomach and creates a narrower digestive tube. “The safety of bariatric surgery has improved greatly,” Dr. Colquitt said. “Today, the surgical risk of the procedure is comparable to having a gallbladder removed.” He said in most instances, the patient goes home within 24 hours after surgery.

With improvements in surgery techniques and safety, bariatric surgery is often a more viable option for people who need to lose at least 100 pounds and have found other weight-loss strategies to be unsuccessful.

“But in order for bariatric surgery to succeed, people have to commit to making the lifestyle changes to support the choice,” Dr. Colquitt said. Dr. Ray added, “Our team will be there for the patient before and after the procedure. We can get them to the door, but they have to walk through it.”

The physicians also want to educate pa-

Excellence!

tients and families, making them nutrition experts and helping them nd physical activities that will bring them joy, so they won’t go down the path to obesity in the rst place. “Our goal is to promote health and wellness and support an obesity-free lifestyle,” they said, “and to help our patients become more productive and fully engaged in life.”

Learn more about bariatric surgery Register for informational seminars conducted by surgeons from the Fort Sanders Regional Center for Bariatric Surgery by calling 865-541-BAR1 (2271). Seminars are held on Thursday evenings:

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center 1901 Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916 Classroom #1, Lobby Level December 10, 6:00 p.m.

The Fort Sanders Center for Bariatric Surgery is now a designated Center of Excellence!

If you are struggling to lose weight, please attend our free seminar to learn about the bene½ts of bariatric surgery that go beyond weight loss.

Visit www.fsregional.com/bariatrics for more information and seminar dates.

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Furniture ALL FURNITURE of 2 BR apt. Must Go. Reasonably Priced. Won’t last long.

(865) 455-8933

FANNON FENCING

Lost Merchandise

HOMETOWN AIR “Back to the basics”

Classic Cars

Logs2Lumber.com

East MILLERTOWN PIKE 3 BR, 2 BA brick rancher on 7 acres, garage, shed, barn. $225,000, (865) 599-7559 (865)546-0849

CAIRN TERRIER (Toto) puppies, CKC, brindle, 10 wks, shots, $500. Call/ Text (865)919-8167

Jobs

FORD XLT 4X4 - 1995. 5 Liter, AT, Shortbed. Good brakes & exhaust. 194k mi. $3895. (865)659-5875

1963 1/2 Galaxie, black w/red int., 390 HP Gold eng., solid. $11,000. Serious inquiries only 865-742-2878

865-986-4264

Exercise Equipment CHUCK NORRIS TOTAL GYM - used 2 times. Pd $1475. Sacrifice $875/b.o.

All tapes & extras. (865)742-0600

DAVID HELTON

Tree Services

Chevy S-10 1997 LS, 4.3 AT, AC, 121K mi, one of the nicest. $4800. 865643-7103

Chev 15 pass van 2007, white, 39K act mi, 6.0 V8, dual AC, very nice, $16,500. (865)806-3648.

USING A WOOD MIZER PORTABLE SAW MILL

Plumbing

CHEVY S-10 1991. 27K actual mi, exc. cond., well maint. new tires, red. $5900 obo. (865)774-3411; 771-5595

Vans

AT YOUR SITE LOGS TO LUMBER

PROFESSIONAL PET SITTING

Reasonable rates, short notice care available. 25 years experience. Call or text (865)680-6848.

Bargain. $4100 (865)247-5762.

MERCEDES-BENZ CLK 320 CONVERTIBLE, 2001. silver, 204K mi., $3000 (865)806-3648.

HONEST & DEPENDABLE!

Motorcycles/Mopeds

Off Road Vehicles

Farm Products

HAROLD’S GUTTER SERVICE Will clean front & back, $20 & up. Quality work, guaranteed.

(865)288-0556

1998 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLH TOURING Gar. kept. low mi, Many extras. Very nice. $5900. Health reas. 865-268-5855

JAGUAR. 1st Class British Racing Green Jaguar.

Mercedes Benz 2007 CLS 550, beautiful 1 owner car, $12,950.

(865)337-4866.

HANDYMAN

CARPENTRY, PLUMBING, painting, siding. Free est. 30+ yrs exp!

(865)607-2227

Small jobs welcome. Exp’d in carpentry, drywall, painting, plumbing. Reasonable, refs avail.

Call Dick at (865)947-1445

Jaguar X type 3.0, AWD, 2006, silver w/blk lthr, 104K mi, very nice, clean car fax, $7,000 total. (865)806-3648.

Kia Soul+ 2011, bright red, all power, alloys, cruise, Blue Tooth, $8550 obo. (865)927-3906.

Home Maint./Repair

RIVERSIDE MANOR ALCOA HWY 970-2267 *Pools, Laundries, Appl. *5 min. to UT & airport www.riversidemanorapts.com BEST DEAL OUT WEST! 1BR from $375. 2BR $550-$695.

No pets. Parking @ front door.

(865)470-8686 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

Consolidation Loans

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

2 LOTS in Highland Memorial on Sutherland Ave., Veterans Garden. $2,900 each. (828) 635-0714 HIGHLAND MEMORIAL CEMETERY - 4 plots together. $7,850. (317)727-2764

Real Estate Sales

Highland Memorial Veterans Garden, 2 lots w/lawn crypts. $1500 ea. 1 opening w/closing $800. 637-3629

North

LYNNHURST CEMETERY - 2 plots, sideby-side. $2,000 or best offer. Valued at $3,500/ea. Serious inquiries only.

(865)705-5877

FSBO 1100 SF, near Sterchi Hill SD. lg level lot, 3 BR, 1 BA, lg 2 car gar w/ concrete driveway, util. rm, LR, DR, 865-604-0210.

Collectibles

Automobiles for Sale

MORNINGSIDE GARDENS 1 BR Apt Now Available ELDERLY OR DISABLED COMPLEX A/C, Heat, Water & Electric Incl, 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

NORWOOD MANOR APTS. Accepting Applications 1, 2, & 3 BR. On busline Equal Housing Opportunity 865-689-2312

Automobiles for Sale

A COMPLETE SET - of Goebel Hummel annual plates: 1971 to 1996 with pretty bas-release dolls on them, such as the “apple tree” boy & girl and the “umbrella” boy & girl. $3000. Certified check or cash.

Phone: 865-922-1819. Ask for Barbara.

BUYING OLD US COINS

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

Legals Misc.

4 STACK HEATERS V220, one exercise bike; one 18,000 BTU air conditioner.

Call 922-3020 and leave a message. $350 for everything!(865)922-3020

SPECIALS OF THE WEEK!

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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............. $21,500 '14 Lincoln MKZ, new body style, moonroof, leather! R1829 ................. $25,500 '14 Ford Focus SE, auto factory warranty! R1827 ................................. $13,990 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.

Legals

NOTICE OF ACCOUNTING AND SETTLEMENT IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, PROBATE DIVISION

Campers & RV’s 1978 Holiday Rambler 24’ travel trailer, hunting camp special, located near Wartburg, TN. $1400. (865)457-5918.

Leaf removal, gutter cleaning, landscape installation, outdoor lighting & more!

FOUR WINDS RV 2006 - 29’, 2 slides, 36k mi, ext. warr. Very clean. Exc. cond. $32,000. (865)657-9402.

www.meesetotallawncare.com

865-356-9276

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922-4136 or 218-WEST(9378)

TO: Christina Pappas and George Pappas IN RE: Estate of Norman F. Goble Docket Number 74247-2 In this cause, it appearing that an accounting/settlement has been filed by the personal representative, which is sworn to, and it further appearing that the following beneficiaries and unknown heirs are non-residents of the State of Tennessee or whose whereabouts cannot be ascertained upon diligent search and inquiry, to wit: Christina Pappas and George Pappas, pursuant to TCA § 30-2-603 this notice is published to advise the above beneficiaries and all interested parties that the Clerk and Master will take the account of the personal representative on the 9th day of December, 2015, in the Probate Courtroom, Room 352 City County Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. The settlement may be continued from time to time as provided by TCA § 30-2-605.

This 26th day of October, 2015. Signed Kimberly Greene, Personal Representative

Ray Varner

Travis Varner

Dan Varner

2026 N. Charles Seivers Blvd. • Clinton, TN 37716

865-457-0704 or 1-800-579-4561 www.rayvarnerford.com

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HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY Shopper news • NOVEMBER 18, 2015 • B-3

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18 “End-of-Life Plan,” 2:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Speaker: Susie Stiles, LCSW. Info: 329-8892 (TTY: 711).

Dine and Discover, noon-1 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. David Butler, executive director of the Knoxville Museum of Art, will present “A Look Over the Horizon.” Free and open to the public. Info: knoxart.org.

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.

“Using Legal Tools for Life Decisions,” 1:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Speaker: elder law attorney Monica Franklin, CELA. Info: 329-8892 (TTY: 711).

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, NOV. 18-19 AARP Driver Safety classes, noon-4 p.m., O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

THURSDAY, NOV. 19 Plainview 7th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Plainview Community Center. Info: 992-5212.

ing one female and one male who can play an age range of 25-40. Performance dates: Feb. 12-28. Info: info@ theatreknoxville.com.

TUESDAY, DEC. 1 AARP Driver Safety classes, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., GFWC Ossoli Circle, 2511 Kingston Pike. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 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, DEC. 3 Big Ridge 4th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Big Ridge Elementary School library.

Info: 992-5212.

THURSDAYS-SUNDAYS, DEC. 4-20 “Cinderella and Ebenezer,” Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Performances: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 1 and 5 p.m. Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Info/tickets: 208-3677; knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com; info@ childrenstheatreknoxville.com.

SATURDAY, DEC. 5 Market Square Holiday Market, noon-6 p.m., with farm vendors selling until 3 p.m. near the Market Square stage, and craft vendors and food trucks open until 6 p.m. on Union Avenue adjacent to Market Square and along Market Street. Info: MarketSquareFarmersMarket.org or NourishKnoxville. org.

SUNDAY, DEC. 6

FRIDAY, NOV. 20 Rock the Red Kettle Concert featuring Rhett Walker Band, 8 p.m., The Square Room, 4 Market Square. Proceeds go to the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign. Info/tickets: SalvationArmyKnoxville.org or 525-9401.

SATURDAY, NOV. 21 Emory Road, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) meeting 10:30 a.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Speaker: Sonja DuBois, a WWII Holocaust survivor. Topic: “Preserving the Legacy.”

Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road.

Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee.

Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org.

Unity of the Community, Building Community through the Heart of Yoga, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lindsay Young Downtown Y, 605 W. Clinch Ave. Light refreshments, yoga classes and more. Info: 622-9025.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 21-22 Foothills Craft Guild Fine Craft Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Jacob Building in Chilhowee Park. Includes a free “Kids’ Make It & Take It Booth” sponsored by the Appalachian Arts Craft Center. Admission: $8 adults, $7 seniors; children 13 and under are free.

“Let’s Build a Santa with Wool,” 1-4 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructors: Nancy Shedden and Karen Bills.

Registration deadline: Nov. 29. Info/registration: 4949854; appalachianarts.net.

MONDAY, DEC. 7

AARP Driver Safety classes, noon-4 p.m., American Red Cross, 6921 Middlebrook Pike. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

TUESDAY, DEC. 15 Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 256-5415.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16 Dine and Discover, noon-1 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Adam Alfrey, East Tennessee History Center, and Steve Cotham, manager of McClung Historical Collection, will present “An Inside Look at Lloyd Branson.” Free and open to the public. Info: knoxart.org.

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.

TUESDAY, DEC. 8 Paulette 6th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Paulette Elementary School cafeteria.

Info: 992-5212.

SATURDAY, DEC. 19

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 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, DEC. 10 VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784.

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” performed

by The WordPlayers, 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, Clayton Performing Arts Center, Pellissippi State Community College, 10915 Hardin Valley Road. Info/tickets: wordplayers.org.

Auditions for “The Last Five Years” by Jason Robert Brown, a musical being produced/performed at Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 319 N. Gay St. Times: 3-5:30 p.m. Saturday and 6-8:30 p.m. Sunday. Seek-

MONDAY-TUESDAY, DEC. 14-15

Plainview 7th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Plainview Community Center. Info: 992-5212.

Happy Travelers’ Thanksgiving lunch and gathering, 10:30 a.m., North Acres Baptist Church fellowship hall, 5803 Millertown Pike. Music by Eternal Vision. No charge; suggested contribution, $7.

Deadline to sign up: Friday, Nov. 21. Info/sign-up: Derrell Frye, 938-8884.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 28-29

“Bread Basket,” 2-5 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructor: Sheri Burns. Registration deadline: Dec. 6. Info/registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net.

Free drop-in art activities for families, 1-4 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Docent tours in English, 2 p.m., and in Spanish, 3 p.m. Info: knoxart.org.

Historic Ramsey House Candlelight Tour, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Featuring holiday treats, Christmas carols and tours of the decorated, candlelit historic home. Admission free; donations appreciated. Info: 546-0745 or www.ramseyhouse.org.

Sarah Morgan and The Valley Boys in concert, 4 p.m., large court room in Union County Courthouse.

Free; donations to Union County Arts Council accepted.

THURSDAY, DEC. 17

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, DEC. 11-13

Open house, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway. Info: 494-9854 or appalachianarts.net.

SUNDAY, DEC. 13

American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 3875522.

TUESDAY, NOV. 24

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, NOV. 27-28

to Market Square and along Market Street. Info: MarketSquareFarmersMarket.org or NourishKnoxville. org.

Wreath workshop, 12:30 p.m., Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorngrove Pike. Cost: $35. Bring a pair of small garden shears and garden gloves. Other materials provided. Info/reservations: 546-0745 or ramseyhouse. org.

SATURDAY, DEC. 12 “Holiday Art Blitz!,” 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave. All-day small giftmaking workshops, $25 to make five gifts. Info/ registration: 357-2787; fcartcenter@knology.net; www. fountaincityartctr.com.

Holiday Market, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Garden of Eden Preschool/Berean Bible Church. 2329 Prosser Road.

Lots of vendors in the gym.

Market Square Holiday Market, noon-6 p.m., with farm vendors selling until 3 p.m. near the Market Square stage, and craft vendors and food trucks open until 6 p.m. on Union Avenue adjacent

Market Square Holiday Market, noon-6 p.m., with farm vendors selling until 3 p.m. near the Market Square stage, and craft vendors and food trucks open until 6 p.m. on Union Avenue adjacent to Market Square and along Market Street. Info: MarketSquareFarmersMarket.org or NourishKnoxville. org.

TUESDAYS, JAN. 12, 19, 26, FEB. 2, 9, 16 “Reflections, Light and Magic” class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Cost: KMA members $150/nonmembers $175.

Materials list provided. Info/registration: knoxart.org.

WEDNESDAYS, JAN. 20, 27 “Beautiful, Vibrant Alcohol Inks” class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Cost: KMA members $50/nonmembers $65.

Info/registration: knoxart.org.

“Mosaics Keepsake Box” class, 2-4 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Cost: KMA members $50/nonmembers $65. Info/registration: knoxart.org.

MONDAY, FEB. 1, 8, 15 “Mask Making and Face Jugs” (clay sculpture) class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Cost: KMA members $90/nonmembers $110. Info/registration: knoxart.org.

Pick up your copy every Wednesday.

922-4136 or 218-WEST(9378)

Homes Unfurnished

Homes Unfurnished

Condos Unfurnished

Real Estate Rentals

3BD/1BR HOUSE FOR RENT - Living room, dining room, kitchen. Located in Gibbs, cent H/A. Call for prices.

(865)688-1589

NORTH - 4 BR, 2 1/2 BA, Incl all s/s appls, shows like model. In subd. w/ lrg comm. pool & amenities. $1375.

Call Lydia 865-804-6012

CONDO - WEST. Colonies. 2 BR, 1.5 BA, frpl, pool, tennis cts. View of Smoky Mtns. $795/mo + dep. No pets. Avail Now. (865) 216-8053

Apartments - Unfurn.

ALL BRICK 3 BR RANCHER IN WEST HILLS PARK - Hdwd floors, updated baths & open kitchen area. Culde-sac wooded lot w/back fenced.

Family room w/lots of windows. Only $1,200/mo. Call (865)201-1003

West. 11805 Midhurst Dr. 4 BR, 2 BA, 2 car gar, refurbished, Farragut Schl.

New appls. $1400 mo. (865)671-2222

Townhouse/Villas Unfurn

OAK RIDGE, renovated 2 BR apt, C H/A, New kit, appls, DW & bath. Lrg fncd lot, great for children. Close to schools. Lawn care incl. $525 mo.

Call Sheila Morgan 865-250-5318 or 865-483-7253

Condos Unfurnished 2BR, 2 FULL BA, HALLS, Kit/DR combo, 1 car gar., priv. patio, all appls., very quiet. $790/mo. (865)712-8326.

2 BR, 1 1/2 BA & 1 BR, 1 BA. 5401 Scenicwood Rd off Merchants.

(865) 977-5489

Offices/Warehouses/Rent

Real Estate Commercial Commercial Property /Sale 3.03 ACRES at Light #1 in PIgeon Forge on Sugar Hollow Rd, east side of Cracker Barrel. 865-604-4247

4000 SF Office/Warehouse with dock & drive in, prime location Middlebrook Pk. $3,000 mo.

2000 SF Office/Warehouse drive in bay, Papermill, $1,300 mo.

865-544-1717; 865-740-0990 WAREHOUSE/OFFICE 3000 SF $6.48 SF (per yr) incl. tax & insur.

Near Middlebrook Inn (865)588-2272

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