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BUZZ Stuff-a-Bag ahead The Halls Crossroads Woman’s League will hold its semiannual stuff-a-bag sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at the HCWL Closet, located at the corner of Maynardville Highway and Cunningham Road. Clothing choices include gently used items for children, men and women. Shoppers pay $5 for a brown bag into which they may place as many items as will fit. Additional bags are $5.

Economic summit North East Economic Summit is set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at O’Connor Senior Center meeting hall, 611 Winona St. Meet and greet is 5-5:30. All are welcome to attend this neighborhood/business roundtable.

Kesler joins team Renee Kesler will write a monthly column for Shopper News, appearing on the first Wednesday of each month. Her debut feature on Ether Jackson is inside.

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Bean says Wright will retain chair Knox County Commission will meet tomorrow (Sept. 8) to reorganize. Columnist Betty Bean looks at the race between Dave Wright and Bob Thomas and makes a prediction.

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Former Knoxville mayor Victor Ashe has a finger in many pies. He serves on the board for the Tennessee State Museum, where he has been feuding with the long-time executive director who announced her retirement last week. Ashe writes: “there is a reason for term limits.� Column on page 4

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hicles to the county. Visitors were from a multi-state area including Kentucky and Virginia. We spotted folks from Halls, Powell and Farragut. Leslie Corum, Chamber president, was not available for comment. She organized Vendors’ Row, which included free setup for Union County businesses, both store front and home-based.

Mayor Mike Williams was all smiles, and Sheriff Billy Breeding had a full crew keeping the peace. Librarian Chantay Collins praised the organizers, noting the number of young families present. Food vendors ran out – always a good sign – and the band Southern Drift had everybody rocking. As the sun set, folks migrated to the highest point at Wilson Park.

The patriotic fireworks show was amazing. And the short ride home was illuminated by the blue lights of the Maynardville city police making sure everyone was safe. When Knoxville gave up Boomsday, we hoped someone with vision would take it up. Thunder in the Park comes mighty close. Can’t wait until next year!

Rural King to open Sept. 12 in Halls

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By Sandra Clark PyroShows brought a phenomenal fireworks performance to Union County Sept. 3 for a Chamber of Commerce-sponsored extravaganza called Thunder in the Park. Gary England, who chairs the Union County Commission, organized a Cruise-In which brought 220 cars, trucks and assorted ve-

By Jake Mabe Rural King, a farm and home family-owned chain, will open Monday, Sept. 12, in the former Halls Walmart location in Crossroads Centre. The 75,000-square-foot store sells home and garden items, livestock food, farm equipment, agricultural parts, lawn mowers, workwear, fashion clothing, housewares, toys and more. Customers receive a free bag of popcorn and a cup of coffee, according to the company’s website.

Tom Kess will be the Halls location’s manager. The store has held various job fairs this summer. Founded in Mattoon, Ill., in 1960, Rural King has 93 stores in 11 states, including Tennessee stores in Clarksville and Martin.Other locations are in Florida, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. The company’s slogan is “America’s Farm and Home Store.� Construction continues on the

The entrance to the new Rural King location in Halls, one of three in the state, which opens Monday, Sept. 12, in the former Halls Walmart location at Crossroads Centre. Photo by Jake Mabe

parking lot in Crossroads Centre, but as of last week was relegated to the main entrances off Norris Freeway and the area near Ingles. The back entrance off Andersonville Pike was detoured behind the buildings around to the Bargain Hunt side of the shopping center. Attempts to reach a representative of U.S. Properties Group, which manages the shopping center, for a completion date were unsuccessful by deadline. Info: www.ruralking.com

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New zoning code will shape how Knoxville grows a contract by NoBy Wendy Smith vember and start Knoxville-Knox County Metthe 20-month ropolitan Planning Commission process in DecemExecutive Director Gerald Green ber. It’s detailed has been talking about Knoxville’s work that relies on outdated zoning code ever since community input, he came to town in July 2015. Now he said, and there that the city is on the cusp of upwill be opportudating the code, MPC staff needs guidance from the community. Gerald Green nities to express opinions online “Knoxville is driving to the future in a Maserati going 150 miles and at multiple meetings. Knox County is expected to per hour − looking in the rearview mirror,� he said at last week’s Fry- grow by 170,000 in the next 20 er Talk, hosted by the East Ten- years, so decisions have to be nessee Community Design Cen- made about where density can be ter. The talks, named for ETCDC increased and how people will get cofounder Gideon Fryer, explore around. Multimodal transportation design issues. Five companies are in the run- is one topic that needs to be adning for the job of rewriting the dressed. We can’t continue to zoning code. Green hopes to have drive everywhere, he said.

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Redevelopment should be a priority in order to limit sprawl. The community needs to decide how to encourage redevelopment of existing commercial property through tax incentives or limits on new development, and redevelopment of corridors like Broadway, Chapman Highway, Magnolia Avenue and Central Avenue would result in more revenue for business owners and the city. At the same time, preservation of older neighborhoods should be considered as new development is incorporated. Neighborhood commercial zoning could direct such development. MPC is looking for ideas about how to reuse former industrial sites. Innovative redevelopment could keep young people in Knox-

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ville, he said. Connectivity is another local challenge. Residents should have easy access to natural resources like the Tennessee River, and there needs to be better connection between downtown and the University of Tennessee campus. Henley Street creates a chasm, he said. MPC and elected officials need to know how the community feels about such issues, Green said. “Get out and be involved. Don’t just wait for us to make it happen.� City Council member Marshall Stair has taken it upon himself to help educate the community about how current zoning code negatively impacts walkability. To page A-3

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By Carol Z. Shane Massage. Deep tissue, hot stone, aromatherapy, pregnancy massage, relaxation massage – ahhhhh, you know you want it. You probably think it’s a luxury and you either don’t deserve it or don’t have time for it. Tennova fitness trainer Muna Rodriguez-Taylor knows a little bit about that train of thought, and she’d be inclined to disagree. “I get massages regularly because of the benefits for my athletic goals!” she says. “I try to stretch and foam roll regularly, but massage is necessary to keep loose and healthy.” Rodriguez-Taylor is a two-time Ironman finisher. “Reducing muscle soreness by massage also reduces my recovery time and allows me to train more often and with more success.” Yes, pampering, rejuvenation and stress relief are all notable reasons for using massage therapy on a consistent basis. But regardless of the luxury associated with it, regular massage can be a powerful aid in becoming the healthiest version of yourself. After all, nothing ages us faster than high levels of mental and physical stress! Tennova Heath & Fitness Center’s spa coordinator, Jaclyn Howell, and executive fitness manager Nicole Yarbrough put their heads together for this list of their favorite massage benefits for the center’s diverse population: ■ Alleviation of muscle pain and improved range of motion, especially in the low back and hips. ■ Pain relief to injured and

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The friendly and caring spa services staff at Tennova Health & Fitness Center is dedicated to your health and well-being. Shown are Kathlyn Nicaud, Jaclyn Howell, Jill Collins and Buff y Wilhite. Not shown: Kari Bell. Photo by Carol Z. Shane

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Postwar boom for Halls schools This is the fourth of a five-part series. Halls Crossroads began to boom after World War II, so students needed more room.

Zoning code Halls High School circa 1948, on the site of the current Halls Middle School

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The first full post-war graduating class of 194647 had 25 seniors, eight of whom started the first grade at Halls in 1935. Harold Burkhart became principal in 1947 and was replaced midway through the 1948-49 school year by Joe Palmer, who’d previously been a math teacher at Central High. As mentioned last week, beginning in 1948, the high school was remodeled, and a new addition for junior high students, a cafeteria and a band room were added for $200,000. That building, pictured on this page, sat near the presentday Halls Middle School. Basketball remained the dominant sport. Faculty and staff for much of the 1950s included longtime school secretary Ruth Haynes, Major Tallent, Mildred Jenkins, O.F. Cooke, Rhonda Fennell, J.O. Creswell, Irene Maxwell, V.E. Blackwelder, Blanche Franks, Kern Cate, Alberta Loy, Ruth Dyer, Elsie Thomas and Aaron Pratt.

An auditorium was added in 1961 for the then-staggering cost of $91,000. B.E. Childers replaced Palmer, then Bill Orr arrived in 1962. Given the Cold War environment and that year’s Cuban Missile Crisis, a Civil Defense program began in which students, monitored by helicopters, returned home as quickly as possible and were timed. Dr. J.W. “Bill� Phifer arrived in 1965 and oversaw the creation of a separate Halls Middle School by guidance counselor Dr. James Ivey, who helped pioneer the concept of middle school education in Tennessee. Ivey became Halls Middle’s first principal, a position he would hold for 25 years. Growth doubled during the 1960s, so plans began for a new high school. In July 1969, construction began on the 153,000-squarefoot building costing $2.7 million. The school was partially completed in December 1970; the administrative

and music buildings were finished the following July. Several vocational classes were added, including what was then called vocational office education, as well as marketing, appliance service, building trades, health occupations, cosmetology, horticulture, drafting, auto industries and drivers education. Roy Mullins replaced Phifer as principal in 1973-74. According to the 1970 U.S. Census, the population of Halls was 9,284. Twelve farms had been subdivided into 1,025 single-family lots, and an additional 300 new homes and three mobile home parks were not included in the subdivisions.

Stair shared his message at last month’s PechaKucha, a forum used to present design issues using slides. Wa l kability requires more than just s ide w a l k s , Marshall Stair he said. He used photos of Kingston Pike to illustrate that sidewalks don’t necessarily make people feel safe and comfortable.

From page A-1 Separation of commercial and residential areas requires more driving, while mixed-use development makes walking an option, he said. Parking requirements need to change because big lots are underutilized and increase space between buildings. Downtown is walkable because there is a mix of residential and commercial with few parking lots. “The way I see it, residential areas can be left alone. It’s about improving commercial corridors.�

COMMUNITY NOTES Joe Palmer was principal of Halls High for 10 years beginning in 1949. File photos

■Fountain City Lions Club meets 6 p.m. each first and third Monday, Lions Community Building, 5345 N. Broadway. ■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.

Next week, you’ll hear about how and why the current Halls Elementary School is located where it is today, how it got its “name,� and the day the old school went up in flames.

Halls High School and the Halls High Alumni Association will hold a centennial meet-and-greet 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, before the football game against South-Doyle. The school will be open for touring, and individual classes will be assigned places to meet. Kickoff is 7:30. Info and to RSVP: Chris Vandergriff, 865-924-4600 or email chris.vandergriff@gmail.com

MILESTONES ■John Alex Shelton turned 10 years old Aug. 17 and c ele br ate d at the lake with family and friends. Parents are John and Tiffany Shelton of Halls. John Alex has a younger sister, Chloe. Grandparents are Gerald “Jake� and Diane Lowe, John and Vickie Shelton, and Roger and Sandy Alexander. Greatgrandparents are Marie Cole and Mary Wagner.

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■Seventh District Democrats meet 6:30 p.m. each fourth Monday, Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: Mary Ann Page, map@parodee.net or 247-8155; Dan Haney, bdl66@comcast.net or 922-4547. ■Fountain City Town Hall will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at Church of the Good Shepherd, 5337 Jacksboro Pike. The speaker is the Rev. John Gargis of Fountain City United Methodist Church. ■North Knoxville Business and Professional Association will meet at 7:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at the Emerald Room of Physicians Regional Medical Center. Tennova vice president Jerry Askew will speak and Tennova will provide breakfast. ■The Pointe at Lifespring senior living facility, now under construction, plans a “hard hat adventure� 3-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, on site. Info: 865-687-5353 or ThePointeSeniorLiving.com

Town Hall East hosts an oldfashioned ice cream social By Carol Z. Shane

The Old City Buskers provide Dixieland music. Shown are, from left, Jack Tate, Gordon Massengill, Tony Tortora and Jeremy Brantley. Megaphones are their “acoustic microphones,� says Tate.

Tank Strickland Park was the setting on Saturday for Town Hall East’s annual Ice Cream Social. The event featured not only free frozen treats, but also a cakewalk, book swap, lawn games, face painting and music. Organized in the early 1960s as a forum for community issues and to act as a positive influence on the future of the neighborhood, Town Hall East lists its purposes on its website. Some are: to promote and protect the community through the

cooperative action of its citizens; to maintain the community’s integrity by supporting the best in schools, roads, recreation facilities and community planning; to maintain a sound racial balance with equal opportunity and freedom of choice; to guard the area’s ecology; and to provide a forum “where the voice of one individual or many may be heard with understanding.� This particular sunny Saturday, though, Town Hall East and its friends and supporters were just having fun!

Local DAR members get training Members of the Tennessee Daughters of the American Revolution from throughout the state attended the annual August workshops held in Maryville, Jackson and Lebanon. Topics included leadership training sessions for officers and committee chairs, a new member workshop, an update on genealogical searches, an interactive tour of the Revolutionary War and a session on how to help the DAR schools. Members also brought items to create goody bags of much-needed school supplies to give to the teachers at the DAR schools. Members of the Emory Road DAR chapter who attended the August workshop in Maryville are Betty Turner, Diana West, Carolyn Mowery, Robin Galick, Mary Vann, Martha Cummings, Andrea Chaney, Kay Stoppelbein, Leigh Woody, Leslie Woody, Kathy Corum and Marisa Moazen.

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Blount Mansion plans celebration Blount Mansion celebrates Constitution Day at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16. Speakers include state Sen. Doug Overbey of Maryville and City Council member Marshall Stair. The public is invited. The U.S. Constitution was signed 229 years ago on Sept 17, 1787. William Blount signed for North Carolina, which then included parts of Tennessee. Blount served as governor of the Southwest Territory from 1790 to 1796, appointed by President Washington. He built what we know as Blount Mansion in 1792, and it stands today as one of only 29 National Historic Landmarks in Tennessee. He led efforts for Tennessee to become a state in 1796 and was one of our first senators. He died in 1800 and is buried along with his wife, Mary, in the graveyard of Knoxville’s First Presbyterian Church. ■ Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst (200306) speaks at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Howard Baker Center on the UT campus and the public is invited. He was previously U.S. Ambassador to Uzbekistan and was in Ukraine during part of the Orange Revolution. Herbst currently works for the Atlantic Council. ■ While local Democrats fielded an active slate of county commission candidates, the result was one less Democrat on the commission with Laura Kildare losing to Michele Carringer. Kildare went to the United Kingdom in the middle of the campaign for an academic award, which may have contributed to her narrow loss as she was not campaigning here. Also, had Cheri Siler not abandoned her candidacy for this seat and been the Democratic nominee, many feel she would have prevailed over Carringer as a better-known and more seasoned candidate. ■ When Gov. Bill Haslam’s PAC JOBS4TN recently gave campaign donations to 42 GOP lawmakers, it meant that they did not give anything to Bill Haslam another 50 GOP lawmakers who all know who they are and wonder why they were

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omitted. This was not a wise political decision. The empty-handed lawmakers are perplexed. Gov. Haslam and his wife Crissy are, however, coming to Knoxville in eight days to host a reception for first-term state Rep. Eddie Smith (Sept. 15 at the home of Barry and Annette Winston). The Haslam PAC donated to the Smith campaign as well as to Harry Brooks and Bill Dunn (Brooks and Dunn are unopposed in November). Haslam is personally popular in this district. However, diehard Trump supporters are miffed he has not endorsed Trump for president. His PAC did not give to the campaigns of Roger Kane, Martin Daniel and Jason Zachary, who all have Democratic opposition. Smith’s opponent, Gloria Johnson, is considered a strong threat and is waging a strong campaign. ■ Happy belated birthdays last week to state Rep. Harry Brooks, who turned 70 on Sept. 4, and County Commissioner Dave Wright, who reached 71 on Sept. 3. Finbarr Saunders, who is the oldest member of City Council, turns 72 on Sept. 18. ■ Folks in South Knoxville are working hard to save Butterfly Lake which is off Chapman Highway. Patti Thigpen is promoting the cause. Water disappears from the lake in long dry spells, and they need to raise money for KUB to replenish the supply as the lake is not only scenic but an attraction to birds. Checks payable to KUB can be mailed to Thigpen at 312 West Ford Valley Rd., Knoxville, TN 37920. ■ The retirement of embattled director Lois Riggins-Ezzell of the State Museum after 35 years was necessary to bring closure to her controversial tenure. Had she moved on a few years ago, it would have been with great applause, and now it is greeted with great relief. No one should lead an organization like the State Museum for 35 years. A new set of eyes and ears is needed from time to time. There is a reason for term limits.

Briana Barnett is a young supporter of Donald Trump. At right are Mayor Tim Burchett and Nick McBride. Photos by Margie Hagen

Trump-Pence headquarters opens with fanfare Scores of Republican supporters turned out for the grand opening of the Trump-Pence Knoxville campaign headquarters at the National Rx building, 11134 Kingston Pike in Farragut. Knox County Republican Party chair Buddy Burkhardt presided over the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event kicked off with state Rep. Jason Zachary leading the invocation. U.S. Rep. John J. “Jimmy” Duncan spoke about the Trump platform, detailing the key issues of Supreme Court nominees, trade negotia-

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tions, Second Amendment rights and immigration. Among dignitaries attending were Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett, state Sens. Richard Briggs and Randy McNally, and former Knox County Sheriff Tim Hutchison. Hutchison, a longtime Trump supporter, is the 2nd Congressional

District chair for the Trump campaign. Young faces in the crowd included 17-year-old Briana Barnett, a senior at Hardin Valley Academy. She worked for state Rep. Martin Daniel’s primary campaign and is now organizing a Republican club in the Karns/Hardin Valley area. Unofficially named the GOP Group of Karns/Hardin Valley, the club plans to meet at HVA, but is not affiliated with the school. Asked what drew her to the GOP, Briana was quick to reply, “I like the fact that they are strict constitution-

alists and I am concerned about future Supreme Court nominations. I also support fewer restrictions on businesses.” She is applying to the U.S. Air Force Academy, adding, “I am willing to fight for freedom.” Perhaps the best quote of the evening came from Buddy Burkhardt. “Donald Trump – like him, love him, loathe him. He has done more to get people interested in the election than anyone else in years and that is what we need!” Info: 865-689-4671.

Prediction: Wright to retain chair The four new members of County Commission – Evelyn Gill, Carson Dailey, Hugh Nystrom and Michele Carringer – got a break when they were sworn in Sept. 1. The only thing they had to do after they were sworn in last week was nibble on snacks supplied by Sheriff Jimmy “JJ” Jones. They’ll eat more jailhouse food than anybody but convicts over the next four years. They’ll have their next taste of Jones’ cuisine at their first real meeting – an organizational session called for 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, for the purpose of selecting leaders and making committee assignments. The politicking that surrounds such events has given them a taste of what’s to come. The two guys who held the top spots on the old commission – sitting chair Dave Wright and sitting vice chair Bob Thomas – are candidates for the top job. Brad Anders, who preceded Wright as chair, has taken himself out of the running and said he’ll be voting for Wright. Thomas, who was elected to one of the commission’s two at-large seats in 2014, barely got his seat warm before holding a baloney-

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cutting session to announce that he’s going to run for county mayor in 2018. Anders is also exploring the possibility of running, although he hasn’t made any announcements yet. Wright hasn’t said. Traditionally, the commission, as a body, doesn’t like to see its leadership positions used as political stepping stones, so Thomas’s quick-blooming ambition (plus talk of his BFF Ed Brantley becoming his chief of staff) have rubbed some colleagues the wrong way. Tradition plus the politics of 2018 lead me to believe Wright will be re-elected. Randy Smith, who was elected to represent District 3 and is halfway through his first term, has had legally

GOSSIP AND LIES ■ Scott Frith made his television debut Sunday as a pundit on WATE-TV’s Tennessee This Week. Frith’s Shopper News column was referenced – always a good thing – but we

announced meetings with both Wright and Thomas recently. Smith, who gets good reviews from colleagues and other county officials and has a day job working for Knox County in risk management, is thought to be a future contender for a leadership spot, although he could get squeezed out for vice chair if the others decide to give Thomas the consolation prize of continuing in that position. Wright, normally a talkative fellow, wouldn’t talk much about the matter: “I want to continue. That’s about all that has come out of my mouth, although I did say if I were nominated, I’d vote for myself. Since then, Bob Thomas has said he’d also like to become chair, so I’ve quit talking about it. It’s a decision to be made by commission.” Wright said he’s looking forward to working with his new colleagues: Gill, a teacher, is mostly conpicked him to write because he’s quick and astute. ■ Craig Griffith misspoke when he said everybody predicted Gloria Johnson to beat Eddie Smith in 2014. One pundit predicted the Smith upset – Scott Frith right here in the Shopper News.

cerned with city stuff and Wright predicts she will be a “great asset” to the commission. He e x p e c ts Dave Wright C a r r i n ge r, who was appointed to replace former Commissioner Scott “Scoobie” Moore when he was ousted from office Bob Thomas and has run a couple of times since, to hit the ground running, and says Dailey, a community activist who has served on the Board of Zoning Appeals, is also well-equipped to serve. He expects Nystrom, who has worked in Florida and Nashville, to bring some innovative thinking to the commission. ■ Renee Kesler makes her debut as a Shopper News columnist this week. We’re proud to have her join the team. ■ Cash for Classrooms is our new promotion. Check details on Page A-8. – S. Clark

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Big battle or so what? The Battle at Bristol will either be the biggest thing that ever happened in football or much ado about sowhat.

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Tennessee versus Virginia Tech would project as an interesting early-season game under ordinary circumstances. To stage the show in the infield of a race track truly sets it apart. Why bother, you ask? To make more money and have something new to brag about, the largest crowd in the history of the sport, predicted to be 150,000 with room for a few more. Guinness will help count and apply the official stamp of authenticity. Will fans actually see the game? Some will. Large vid-

eo boards will assist those seated on the far turns, a different zip code from first downs. If you are into last resorts, Hubble Junior has announced a half-price sale on telescopes. How big is Bristol Motor Speedway? Very. It reduces giant Neyland Stadium to a medium-sized dwarf. Transforming the NASCAR parking lot into a football field was a really big deal. Planning started three years ago. The massive video board atop a pylon in the middle of the infield had to go. To replace it, the track suspended Colossus, the world’s largest outdoor digital display, about the size of a three-story building, 700 tons, with cables much larger than those that support the Golden Gate Bridge. Colossus screens are said to be 23 times brighter and 25 percent sharper than the high-definition television at our house. Would

you believe 18 million pixels and more than 40 miles of cabling and fiber-optics? Amazing. Colossus features a 540,000-watt audio system that could probably be heard in Kingsport if all the knobs were turned up. I am told this is a “magnificent marvel of technological engineering.” Even if you can’t spot Joshua Dobbs from a distance, you can see and hear Colossus. No, it probably won’t block punts. The bottom edge is 110 feet high. “It’s big. Everything about this game, everything about this event is huge,” said speedway general manager Jerry Caldwell. “There are high expectations. The eyes of the world are upon us, and it’s going to be fun to pull it off.” Even warmups will be big, a Kenny Chesney concert on Friday evening. Bring money. Also very big will be dis-

assembly and removal of the overgrown stage in the early hours of Saturday – if workers can get the ESPN GameDay crew out of the way. The idea of a Battle at Bristol goes back into the 1990s. Virginia Tech was almost always interested. Tennessee scoffed – too farout. In 2005, track owner Bruton Smith dangled an unbelievable public offer, $20 million to Tennessee and Virginia Tech. I never believed that payoff was possible. Mike Hamilton didn’t, either. Smith was a persistent visionary. He thought little or nothing of difficulties. Turf over the concrete infield was no problem. The concrete track was once covered with sawdust and red clay for dirt racing. Truth be told, Butch Jones helped transform the Battle of Bristol into a good idea. He saw recruiting potential. Being a part of the “biggest ever” would

‘Living Legends’ By Renee Kesler The Beck Cultural Exchange Center is “the place w h e r e AfricanA merican history is preserved,” and it is a cultural ex per ience that welcomes and Renee Kesler embraces everyone. Our history is filled with fascinating stories of extraordinary people whose spirits continue to reverberate throughout the ages. We remember those of yes-

terday, lest we forget. Likewise, we also acknowledge living legends, those of today, lest we be remiss. This coming Christmas Eve, Saturday, Dec. 24, Ms. Ether Rice Jackson from Packlette, S.C., reared in Knoxville since the age of 2, will turn 96 years young, and she is a living legend. Indeed, she is one who continues to make immeasurable contributions to our community. This beautiful, exquisite, well-dressed, lean former high school basketball player from the Austin High School Class of 1941 still drives every day. Jackson

is very active in her church, maintains her home and is an avid gardener. She remembers working for 50 cents a day doing housework when she was 17 years old. “I thought that I was making real money,” she chuckles. She remembers when a nickel could purchase cheese, crackers and bologna at the corner store. Ms. Jackson has seen a lot in her years, yet she remains a tireless humanitarian. In addition to working for many years with an organization that provided low-income persons with the tools and support to overcome

Ether Jackson barriers to economic opportunity, she also worked for many years at Beck. After retiring, she returned to Beck to serve as a volunteer. Each month, without fail, I can look out the window and see Ms. Jackson pull into the Beck parking lot with a box in

This rendering was released by Bristol Motor Speedway when the big game was announced. undoubtedly impact prep prospects. Come to Tennessee, play before the biggest crowd in the history of college football. It isn’t going to happen at Ohio State or Notre Dame or Michigan or Alabama. It’s going to happen in Bristol and the Volunteers will be there. So, at this point, you think the football game is incidental. That will undoubtedly change later in

the week. The outcome matters enormously to Tennessee talk of championships. The Vols are favored. If you are into omens, their dressing room is the building used for race day chapel services. The Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol figures to create a big memory. If you go, be sure to bring home a T shirt that says “I Was There!”

tow, a purse hanging from her shoulder, elegantly strolling toward the door with a cane by her side, a friendly smile on her face and work on her mind. She quietly enters the historic mansion built before she was born, briefly greeting everyone as she makes her way to the Pioneer Staircase and up the 18 cracking and creaking steps to the Research Lab to begin her work. Reaching into the closet that contains all of her boxes and materials, she begins meticulously going through old newspapers. Carefully, she cuts out the obituary of each AfricanAmerican in the community who has died. After making a copy of the original, she affi xes each obituary, in al-

phabetical order under the year deceased, into a wellorganized and precisely arranged scrapbook. She is preserving the memory of those who have passed away, ensuring that they are never forgotten, and that they are included in the book. The first thing that I did when I arrived at Beck was to flip through the book to June 30, 2000. There she was, Shirley Darlene Lovelace Battle, my mother. She was in the book, never to be forgotten. I am grateful for Ms. Jackson and all of the living legends that are dedicated to serving beyond the call of duty.

Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

The Rev. Renee Kesler is president/CEO of Beck Cultural Exchange Center Inc., 1927 Dandridge Ave. Info: 865-524-8461 or www.BeckCenter.net

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James settles in at Salem Baptist Church to grow children’s, college ministries

By Jake Mabe Salem Baptist Church is growing, says the Rev. Allen James, particularly in its children’s ministry and its outreach to college students. James, who’s been on the job since November 2014, says the church is in the process of looking for a children’s pastor, which will be a new position, and he hopes to reach more college students. “We’ve seen a growth from two to more than 20 in the last year alone,” says James, who was a college pastor for six years. “We’re in a unique position out here because we’re mainly reaching commuters, being this far from campus.” Salem has developed what it calls its 2025 Task Force, which he says “articulates God’s future for us for the next 10 years.” He says the church’s big-

gest strength is its familial atmosphere. “Anytime there’s a need, like, say, the flooding in Louisiana, the congregation is very eager and very responsive to meeting those needs. We mentioned that a team from Knox County was going to help with (flood relief), and the church donated a truckload of stuff and raised $2,000, just by mentioning it. “Our next step is finding out the needs of the community and finding a unique way to meet those needs. We’re also supporting missions, not only locally but across North America and beyond.” The church is also looking for a new student pastor, as Trey Meek, who’s been at Salem since 2011, has accepted a position at Northwest Baptist Church in Florida. The rest of the church

The Rev. Allen James stands in his office at Salem Baptist Church. Photo by Jake Mabe

staff includes worship arts minister Tim McCarty, who joined in January, and children’s ministry coordinator Jennifer Atchley, who joined in March. Originally from Memphis, James was firmly planted at a church in Florida when God and Salem

came calling, he said. He graduated from Memphis State (now the University of Memphis), attended seminary at Southwestern, and has pastored churches in Tennessee, Texas and Florida. When he got the call from Salem and finally said yes, he told them he’d have to wait until after volleyball season, as he was a high school volleyball coach in Florida. He and his wife, Nova, have been married for 23 years. Their daughter, Abbie, is a junior at UT. James enjoys fishing, “pretty much doing anything outdoors,” and says he loves the area. “We’re glad we’re here. We have a really sweet church family.” Salem Baptist Church is located at 8201 Hill Road. Info: www.mysalem baptist.com/home.

FAITH NOTES Community ■ Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Highway in Halls, will distribute food to needy families in the community 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, in the fellowship hall. Info: 922-1412 or office@christumcknox.com. ■ Cross Roads Presbyterian, 4329 E. Emory Road, hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry 6-7 p.m. each second Tuesday and 10-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday. ■ Dante Church of God, 410 Dante School Road, will distribute “Boxes of Blessings” (food) 9-11 a.m., or until boxes are gone, Saturday, Sept. 10. One box per household. Info: 689-4829. ■ Ridgeview Baptist Church, 6125 Lacy Road, offers d Children’s Clothes Closet and

SENIOR NOTES ■ Tennessee Valley Fair Senior Day, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13.

Food Pantry 11 a.m.-2 p.m. each third Saturday. Free to those in the 37912/37849 ZIP code area.

Classes/meetings ■ Beaver Dam Baptist Church Women’s Ministry (WOW – Women of Worth), 4328 E. Emory Road, is holding the Beth Moore Simulcast, “A Day with Beth,” 10:20 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. Salem Baptist Church and Fairview Baptist Church are partnering and other community churches are invited to join. Cost: $10; includes boxed lunch. Info: 922-2322. ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, will offer Weight Accountability class, 5:30-6 p.m., beginning Wednesday, Sept. 7. Cost: $10. Prizes will be awarded

at the end of the 10-week class for most pounds lost. Info/registration: 690-1060 or beaverridgeumc.org. ■ First Comforter Church, 5516 Old Tazewell Pike, hosts MAPS (Mothers At Prayer Service) noon each Friday. Info: Edna Hensley, 771-7788. ■ Fountain City UMC, 212 Hotel Road, hosts Griefshare, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays. The support group is offered for those who are dealing with the loss of a spouse, child, family member or friend. Cost: $15 for workbook. Info: 689-5175. ■ Park West Church, 7635 Middlebrook Pike, will host: “Permission to Laugh,” a three-day women’s celebration, Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 29-Oct. 1. Tickets: $45. Info/

tickets: annasgate.org. ■ Powell Church, 323 W. Emory Road, hosts Recovery at Powell each Thursday. Dinner, 6 p.m.; worship, 7; groups, 8:15. The program embraces people who struggle with addiction, compulsive behaviors, loss and life challenges. Info: recoveryatpowell.com or 938-2741. ■ Unity Missionary Baptist Church WMU, 10020 Sugar Pine Court, will host “What Happens When Women Pray” women’s retreat, 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. All are welcome. Info: Phyllis Cooper, 806-8817.

Special services ■ Cedar Ford Baptist Church in Luttrell will hold HomeHome-

■ Halls Senior Center 4405 Crippen Road 922-0416 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday Hours vary Upcoming: Flu shot clinic, 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Sept. 21; bring Medicare/insurance card. Senior ballroom dance, 7-9 p.m.; admission: $5; live music: Nigel Boulton Band. ■ The Heiskell Senior Center 1708 W. Emory Road. Info: Janice White, 548-0326 ■ Morning Pointe Assisted Living 7700 Dannaher Drive 686-5771 or morningpointe.com Ongoing event: Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Support Group meets 1 p.m. each last Monday. ■ CAC Office on Aging 2247 Western Ave.

A healthy Bible Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. (Psalm 119:105 NRSV) My Bible is healthy. What, you may ask, is a healthy Bible? First, let me tell you what a sick Bible is. A sick Bible is one that lies on a shelf, undisturbed for years, gathering dust. A healthy Bible is one that has been used, a Bible in which the pages are wrinkled, the cover is tattered, the wisdom and truth contained therein have been read over and over and taken to heart. A healthy Bible is one that may need to be replaced because it is falling apart from use! The psalmist called God’s Word a lamp and a light. That is also an apt description. In our everyday activities – or the darkest night of the soul – the Bible shows us the way. If we heed its guidance, we will not stumble or fall. A healthy Bible is also one that has been internalized. Reading the words on the page is not enough: one must understand them, take them to heart, obey them. As a Christian, one may think that the New Testament is all that is needed to understand the Gospel – the Good News. Not so! Without the Old Testament to give us background, history, the songs of faith, and the prayers of the psalmists, we would be impoverished, ignorant of the wellsprings of our tradition. I would encourage every Christian to find (or start) a study group: a circle of friends, with a trusted leader. Study the Bible together. Search for deeper meaning. Think about what you believe and why. Your mind, your heart, your faith, and your soul will grow, expand, be blessed, and be a blessing to others. And your Bible will be healthy!

coming service 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11. Lunch will follow the service. Bring covered dish to share. Everyone welcome. Info: 992-0217 or 661-0175. ■ Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Highway, will hold a special reception and service honoring local area first responders and their families, 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11. All law enforcement officers,

firefighters and emergency medical personnel and their families are invited. Info: 922-1412 or office@christumcknox.com. ■ The Church of God of Knoxville will hold its annual camp meeting Sept. 18-23 at 5912 Thorn Grove Pike with services daily at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Info: Pastor Robin L. Thames, 865-748-5403.

By Ruth White Th Community The C i C Center iin P Powell ll is i a busy b place l with i ha lot of activity every day. A new art class began this month, taught by Mary Harris. The class meets on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Harris taught at South Knoxville Community Center for many years. The class is open to every level of art talent, and a list of supplies required is available at the center. Each class costs $3. Line dance classes are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 13. The class runs from 11 a.m. to noon and is taught by Maggie Capps. The monthly senior adult luncheon will be held on Thursday, Sept. 8. Doors open at 10 a.m. and the meeting begins at 11 a.m. The program for the luncheon will be led by Commercial Bank of Powell. Walgreens in Powell will provide a free flu shot clinic at the meeting. Bring your Medicare card if you want to receive the flu vaccine. On Thursdays, the center is open for anyone interested in playing cards and making crafts. Several members gather to make blankets for abused children. The group has made the blankets for three years and has a goal of 100 blankets to donate to Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center.

■ The Pointe at Lifespring Senior Living, 4371 Lifespring Lane, will host “Hard Hat Adventure!,” 3-6 p.m. Sept. 29. Featuring Pop’s Kettle Corn, Sweet Smuckers Homemade Donuts and Pike House Coffee.

Register for: Super Seniors meeting, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13; flu shot clinic during meeting; bring Medicare card.

Lynn Pitts lpitts48@yahoo.com

Community Center abuzz with activity

■ Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett’s Senior Appreciation Picnic, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, John Tarleton Park, 3201 Division St. RSVP: 215-4007 by Sept. 9.

■ Corryton Senior Center 9331 Davis Drive 688-5882 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday Hours vary

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Taff y Kanipe and Tammy Mattina show some of the blankets they created for abused children.

Mary Daugherty and Janice White relax and work a puzzle at The Community Center in Powell.

Walking by faith and caring for others By Ruth White

A.D Baxter, chaplain and social worker with Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice, shared with guests at an Elmcroft of Halls educational seminar, providing encouragement to care givers and family members of individuals suffering from dementia. “When you go through an incurable disease, it’s a journey,” he said. Caring for a family member with dementia is a journey that doesn’t have to be taken alone. “Remember that the disciples had one another to

lean on.” Baxter’s presentation provided comfort to those caring for sick family members. He reminded them to seek assistance, to take care of themselves in the midst of caring for another, and to know that even if you think you are failing, you aren’t. “Don’t be overly critical of yourself. Even with the best efforts, we aren’t superheroes.” One of Baxter’s suggestions was simply to let some things go. “If it isn’t hurting them or anyone else, let it go.” His

example was a dementia patient insisting that it was nighttime when it clearly wasn’t. He also stated that, as a care giver, one must take care of him/herself to be effective. “Do something special for yourself like get a massage, take up yoga, join a support group or enjoy a good book.” He also reminded the group to lean on their faith and God. “Jesus wept. Give yourself permission to cry. It’s okay,” he said. He suggested finding a solitary place to be with God in prayer and to ask friends

and church members to pray for you. His plan of action included PRAYER – P: the plan of God will give you hope; R: rest; A: abide with God and with a friend/ mentor; Y: yearn to learn; E: excellence, the job/ service you have provided to your loved one and R: royal priesthood – treat yourself royally in order to treat others royally. Elmcroft of Halls offers an Alzheimer’s support group every third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. Info: 925-2668.

Chaplain and social worker A.D. Baxter discusses walking by faith when caring for someone with Alzheimer’s.

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Thomas aims for the top

Dress code or standard dress? By Kip Oswald As I told you last week, I go to one of the four district schools that have a required standard dress for students. For my grade level, we wear purple which makes it Kip Oswald very easy to dress each day. Over the last few weeks, there has been an online petition to “Improve Dress Code Restrictions for Female Students in the Knox County School District.� The basis for the petition is our secondary dress code requirement No. 6: Skirts, dresses and shorts must be beyond fingertip length. The petition states that stores don’t sell clothing for girls that meet the standard of the dress code. This petition has raised more than 3,500 signatures. When we talked about this at our house, we got in the debate about standard dress (uniforms) like my school has and the regular dress code like most schools have. So as usual Kinzy began researching this topic. Kinzy found while every school may have a different set of clothing standards, the most common rules in most of our country’s dress codes include the same one that is of concern in our district: ■Students must abide by the “fingertip rule� when it comes to shorts or skirt length ■Leggings are treated as tights and must be worn

By Betsy Pickle

with tops or skirts that follow the “fingertip rule.� Kinzy also found that just like in Knoxville’s 39 private schools, most private schools require students to wear uniforms, but also one in five U.S. public schools require students to wear uniforms (as in only four of our district’s public schools). People in favor of standard dress say that uniforms create a level playing field among students, reduce peer pressure and bullying that reflect socioeconomic disparities, and encourage children to focus on their studies rather than their clothes. When all students dress alike, competition between them over clothing choices and the teasing of those who are dressed in less expensive or less fashionable outfits can be eliminated. She found a 2013 survey by the NAESP and Lands’ End that quoted a majority of school leaders who believed their school uniform or formal dress code policies have had a positive impact on classroom discipline (85 percent), the school’s image in the community (83 percent), student safety (79 percent), school pride (77 percent) and student achievement (64 percent). I suggest reading the petition online and the concerns written in the petition. Would standard dress for all students solve these concerns? What are your thoughts on dress codes or standard dress for schools? Send those to oswaldsworldtn@ gmail.com

Buzz Thomas, interim superintendent of Knox County Schools, is committed to building the best school system in the South. “We’re already about No. 3, but we’re going to be No. 1 when we finish,â€? Thomas said. “Not because we want to pat ourselves on the back; nobody’s going to give us a trophy. ‌ “But we’re gonna do it because we need to do it for our children and our grandchildren and our community.â€? Thomas directed his enthusiasm toward about 140 attendees at the annual Partners in Education Kickoff Breakfast last week at a University of Tennessee Medical Center dining room. The “partnersâ€? included business people, community volunteers, neighborhood leaders, agency representatives, principals, school staff, KCS managers and PIE advisory board members, including PIE president Rebecca Ashford of Pellissippi State Community College. The breakfast celebrated PIE successes from the 2015-16 school year, with Jeannie Dulaney, KCS director of community relations, presenting a “big checkâ€? to Thomas representing the $23,140.95 raised by Dine Out for Education. “You can run that by the bank,â€? Dulaney quipped. She presented another oversized check for $20,000 raised for the KCS ebooks program by last year’s sales of the Original Knox County Schools Coupon Book – 13 cents from each book sold – to Sarah Searles, library/ media services specialist for the school system. Thomas’s words were in-

South Knoxville Elementary School teaching assistant Lindsay Lee and principal Tanna Nicely will see Buzz Thomas, interim superintendent of Knox County Schools, once a week when he visits to read in the school’s Leaders for Readers program. Photo by Betsy Pickle

spired by Gallup president and CEO Jim Clifton’s address at the 2013 Mayors’ Leadership Luncheon. “He told us that day that there were 3 billion – with a ‘b’ – people looking for work, full-time employment, in the world. That’s 3 billion people who want a job. He also told us how many full-time jobs were currently available in the world economy. Anybody want to guess how many there are? Let me give you

a hint: It’s not 3 billion. It’s 1.2 billion. “So I just want to let that kind of sink into your head and let you think about that a second, what it means to live in a world where 3 billion people want a full-time job, but there are only 1.2 billion jobs to be had. “What Jim told us that day is something I’ve been saying ever since: The community with the best schools wins because companies are going where the

workforce is best. ‌â€? Thomas, the former (and expected future) president of the Great Schools Partnership, said that he is encouraged by so many people “owningâ€? their schools. “That’s why I think our Community Schools initiative has been so successful is because we’re throwing open the doors to the schools and saying, ‘Come and help us be better together. Help us create safer, healthier neighborhoods and families and more successful children.’ And that’s a message, I think, that resonates with people.â€? Thomas said he participated last year in the Leaders for Readers program at Green Magnet Academy, and this year he’s reading once a week at South Knoxville Elementary School. “If you’re not helping kids learn how to read, you ought to do that. This is an allhands-on-deck approach to solving our educational challenge, and we’re not gonna get there if we just look over at our special educators and say, “This is your all’s job. You do it.’â€?

‘Cash for Classrooms’ will match needs, gifts By Sandra Clark Every year teachers spend personal money for their classroom. The PTAsponsored Teacher Supply Depot has helped, but there’s always a need for a bit of extra money for creative projects and achievement incentives. Angela Floyd is celebrating 20 years in business at Angela Floyd School for Dance and Music. She enjoys working with kids, watching them grow. What better way to celebrate this milestone anniversary, she thought, than

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CHS band to perform ‘The Queen Years’ Rock fans – get ready for an energetic and fun halftime show by this year’s Central High School marching band. The band’s show is titled “The Chronicles of Rock: The Queen Years� and tells the story of Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury through some of the band’s most recognizable songs. Arranged by Tom Wallace, the show opens with “Bohemian Rhapsody� and leads in to other favorites such as “Another One Bites the Dust,� “We Will Rock You� and “Crazy Little Thing Called Love� before ending with an reprise of “Bohemian Rhapsody.� Drum major Zane Ballenger calls the show “one of the harder shows we’ve done� but looks forward to seeing all the practice take shape, and the intricate drills of the show unfold on the field. “This year we selected a show that is more enMichael Boyd ter t a ining than competitive, and we want the crowd to get into

HALLS HIGH PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Players of the week for the game against Carter are Colton McMahan (#33) and Matthew Runge-Gold (#29).

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McMahon the music and enjoy it,� he said. Assistant drum major Michael Boyd added that the difficulty of the show has spurred band members to buckle down, focus and work on task. “The crowd will be getting the meat and potatoes of the show during the first few performances, and we will add surprises as it evolves,� said band director Lisa Burden. Band members are excited for the upbeat show and believe that the audience will enjoy it. “It’s fun to do, and the audience will be drawn in and will love it,� said Rebecca Ortiz. Austin Clemmer added that he grew up listening to Queen’s music, so it’s a throwback of sorts for him. Amir Adams, in his first year with CHS marching band, plays snare drum and helps set the pace for the show. Tyler Christian helped select the show and likes

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Central High drum major Zane Ballenger oversees practice from atop the podium. Photo by Ruth White that the group went with entertaining, recognizable music. Nick Knoefel agreed and said that he would rather perform a show for the greater numbers (the CHS student section vs. a small panel of judges). The addition of the color guard’s costumes (they chose a British theme for this season), vibrant flags

and giant props, the show will come to life on the field each Friday night the Bobcats hit their home turf. The group will participate in the Knox County Band Exhibition on Thursday, Oct. 6, at South-Doyle High School. The event showcases the talents of each high school band in Knox County.

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Gangloff named Teen Board Man of Year Halls High senior Nick Gangloff was named Man of the Year for 2016 at the 56th annual Teen Board of Knoxville presentation and dance last week. The award is presented to the outstanding young man who exemplifies the high ideals of excellence that have made the Teen Board a gathering place for exceptional young people over the years. Regal Tuxedo proudly acknowledged Nick for his achievements and for setting an outstanding example. Nick is the son of Tim and Yvonne Gangloff. Photo submitted

CHS cadets attend Leadership Academy Central High School’s NJROTC program sent five cadets to a Leadership Academy this summer at the Army National Guard Base in Tullahoma, Tenn. Activities included barracks inspections, orienteering (land navigation), leadership lessons, physical training and a pass in review. The cadets in attendance were Cadet Lt. Cmdr. George Dodson, Cadet Lt. Satyam Mistry, Cadet Lt. Junior Grade Emily Clark, and Cadet Chief Petty Officers Nicole Lewis and Rhiannon Lucas.

Pellissippi to host U.S. Education Secretary Powell soccer earns academic achievement award Members of the Powell High girls’ soccer team were recently recognized for their success in the classroom. During a recent football game, the team was recognized for receiving the academic award from the Home Depot. Pictured are: (front) Keegan Walker, Delaney Huff, Raygan Scarbrough, Laykin Meredith, Kaylee Patterson, Hannah Miller, Ashlyn Miller, Lauren Wood, Caroline Whitehead, Emily Carr; (second row) Holly Van Devate, Lindsey Hackworth, Haley Tinker, Emily Murphy, Katie Grace Garrett, Kaylee Scarbrough, Malea Inman, Abby Garrett, Taylor Montgomery, Lauren Sexton, Molly Walker, Kaylin Shipley, Taylor Dawson, Brooke Huffaker and Bailey Taylor. On the back row are coach Mark Smith; Home Depot manager Tom Householder; and athletic director Chad Smith. Photo submitted

SCHOOL NOTES Central High cheerleaders are hosting a shopping event, “Paws to Shop� 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, in the CHS commons. Admission is $3 for adults, and over 30 vendor items and concessions will be offered for purchase. All proceeds benefit the CHS cheer program. The cheer team will hold a skills camp for girls ages 4 through eighth grade, 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, on the CHS track. Cost is $20 per child, and the camp will focus on motions, jumps, voice projection and stunts. Info: email coach Jackie Raley, jackiesredcar@gmail.com or contact any CHS cheerleader.

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The Union County Heritage Festival is returning to Wilson Park this year with lots of old favorites and some new attractions. Set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, over five locations including Wilson Park, the Heritage Festival has been gracing Maynardville with fun, history, music and food for 12 years. Or is that Toppins 17 years? Festival committee chair Marilyn Toppins says it could be both. The festival got its start 17

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or 18 years ago, she said. But in 2004, it became a 501c3 nonprofit, so the counting started over. The theme of this year’s festival is “Down on the Farm: Ancient Ways to Modern Marvels.” Attractions will include the Union County Farmers Market in full swing on site, plus many farm products and demonstrations, including apple butter, cheese, can-

ning, Bessie the practice milking “cow,” homemade ice cream, antique tractors and hit-and-miss engines. Those engines will be performing farm tasks like running corn grinders and a lathe, weather permitting. “If there is anything that exemplifies Union County Heritage, it is farming,” said Toppins. “It’s been amazing to me the amount of children who don’t realize where their food comes from.” There are several other Heritage Festival activities that will have a farm tie-in. This year, Dr. Jared Graves of Union County Animal Hospital will sponsor the brand-new Gospel Tent,

featuring all-day gospel music, plus a display about Century Farms. The Graves family has a Century Farm in Union County. There will be applications available for those wishing to make their family land into Century Farms. Moving the gospel music to a tent instead of the gazebo stage was a decision aimed at making more gospel available during the day. “We found through the several years we’ve been doing this that there is a large group of people who love to listen to gospel music and a large group of people who perform,” said Toppins. Another farm tie-in will be the Union County chap-

ter of the Society for Creative Anachronism, a Middle Ages and Renaissance re-enactment group called the Canton of Hochwald. They will bring to life the days of living on a feudal manor, including defense of the manor with armed combat demonstrations. The gazebo stage will host live performances by headliner Steve Gulley and New Pinnacle of Cumberland Gap, plus Highway 33, both performing two sets. The Kids Zone will return with bounce houses, the Luttrell Volunteer Fire Department train, face painting and other kids’ activities. As always, a full range of craft and food vendors will offer their wares, including the Homemade Ice Cream Firetruck, featuring hand-crank ice cream demonstrations. The Heritage Olympics will return this year with prizes offered for “downhome” skills like the skil-

let toss, feed bag throw and more. There will also be a contest for the longest beard. The gentleman with the longest beard from chin to tip will win a prize. The Front Porch venue at Wilson Park will be “festival central” this year, with music from The Old Tradition throughout the day, plus event announcements and awarding of prizes. Bus transportation between all five locations will be provided by Lois Hubbs, who is donating the buses. Drivers will give historical commentary about Union County during each drive. “This is your chance to see some of the best talent in the area and to get a feel for the significant impact of farming in the area,” Toppins said. “Farming is still a necessary and integral part of Union County and the 21st Century.” Info: www.unioncounty heritagefestival.com

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■ Dr. Matthew Bessom has joined Summit Medical Group at Deane Hill as an internal medicine physician. Bessom graduated summa cum laude from the University Bessom of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering. He earned his medical degree from Quillen College of Medicine at ETSU and completed his internship and residency at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He and his wife, a pediatrician, have three children and live in West Knoxville. Info: 865-584-5762. ■ Dr. John Dascanio, professor of theriogenology at Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine, has been appointed executive associate dean Dascanio of the college, effective July 1. Dascanio joined LMU as a professor and director of large-animal clinical skills in August 2014. He has over 25 years of educational experience. He received his doctor of veterinary medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania

in 1988 and completed his internship and residency at Cornell University. ■ Food City will once again offer the flu vaccine this immunization season. Seasonal flu vaccine provides protection against the most common strains of influenza and is available on a walk-up basis at Food City immunizing pharmacies. Info: www.foodcity.com for a complete list of immunizing locations. ■ Young Professionals of Knoxville will sponsor the fourth annual YPK Impact Awards; nominees are being sought. Community members can nominate those businesses and individuals. Award categories include: Mentor of the Year, Outstanding Young Professional, Most Impactful Small Business, Most Impactful Large Business and Most Impactful Nonprofit Organization. Award nominations are due by Friday, Sept. 9. Info: www.ypknox.com ■ AtWork Group, a national staffing franchise with headquarters in Knoxville, recently recognized its best at the company’s annual franchise convention in Nashville, with more than 50 offices nationwide being recognized for excellence. The company has grown to more than 90 franchise locations in the U.S. and amassed gross sales of more than $164 million in 2014 and over $257 million in 2015. Info: www.atwork.com

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Local Motors looks forward in 3D By Margie Hagen M i c r o m a nu f a c t u r i n g is the relatively new concept being utilized by Local Motors to build cutting edge, environmentally friendly and customizable vehicles with all processes under one roof. Beginning early next year, Local Motors’ microfactory will combine research and development with manufacturing and sales at their Valley Vista Road location in Knoxville. Local Motors president, CEO and co-founder John “Jay� Rogers Jr. grew up loving cars and motorcycles; his grandfather once owned the Indian Motorcycle Company. Graduating from Princeton University and Harvard Business School, he also served in the Marine Corps. While deployed in Iraq, Rogers saw firsthand how faster innovation and smarter use of materials could produce better vehicles to protect troops and save lives. His ideas turned into Local Motors, headquartered in Arizona, with facilities in Maryland, Germany and Knoxville, where the first Direct Digital Manufacturing-enabled microfactory is housed. The “local� part of the name comes from the goal of designing vehicles for specific community needs and employing local workers.

scale to adapt quickly to change. An automaker may take years to re-design a vehicle and re-tool the plant. By the time the changes make it to the market they may already be obsolete.� Through the Internet, innovation is now in the hands of many. “Input from around 100,000 collaborators worldwide allows us to tap into ideas from different and unexpected sources. We come together to solve challenges by cross working between segments of industry, government and community,� says Hodge. “We solicit open source designs for competitions, and group voting determines winners. “It’s a democratization of the process; you don’t have to be an engineer to get involved.� As microfactories usher in a new era in manufacturing, Local Motors is at the forefront, making products faster and in a more environmentally conscious way. After a few more finishing

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The Strati car sits on display at Local Motors in downtown Knoxville

touches, the Knoxville facility will open for business. Hodge stresses inclusion stating, “We built this for the community and we want them to feel welcome here. “It’s designed to be interactive and accessible. We encourage people to participate in bringing concepts to life through design input and the manufacturing process.� Plans include offering lab programs, classes and even a coffee bar. The sleekly designed show area emphasizes the theme of looking forward. In the meantime, Local Motors retail store at 11 Market Square offers an eye-popping array of goods. Quadcopters and drift trikes share space with clothing, handbags and unusual gifts; in keeping with the philosophy of interaction, customers can try out some of the products. Local Motors is a company with big ideas dedicated to leaving a small footprint on the environment. Info: localmotors.com

Traditional manufacturing typically utilizes big factories to produce goods in large quantities while micromanufacturing does the opposite. Local Motors economist Kurtis Hodge explains: “We are a low volume manufacturer using economy of

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A gift to UT library A very special connection is being made between the Rotary Club of Knoxville and the University of Tennessee’s John C. Hodges Library. At 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 22, there will be a dedication ceremony of the new Rotary Club of Knoxville Room at the library, to be followed by a reception. Dean of UT Libraries Steve Smith will serve as host. The Rotary meeting room is located in the Library’s Commons, which is the most-used part of the UTK Library. The ceremony will be in the Paul M. and Marion T. Miles Staff Lounge on the library’s sixth floor. This gift to UT was made in honor of the Rotary Club of Knoxville’s Centennial celebration so that the next generation of young people would know about Rotary, its scholarship programs and role in the world. The room will include Rotary magazines and pictures, as well as service opportunities for UT students. “I’m proud we will have the Rotary name prominent in the UT Library to encourage and inspire the next generation to ‘Do Good in the World.’ I’m glad Rotarians have a giving spirit to enable this and many other important activities to thrive in our community and abroad,� said Allen Pannell, president of the Rotary Club of Knoxville. Dr. Amadou Sall, a UT professor and member of the Rotary Club of Knoxville, and members of the UT Rotaract Club will keep the meeting room up-to-date with Rotary information, including pictures of the club’s Rotary Scholars who attend UT. Members of the Rotary Interact clubs in Knoxville are also invited to the dedication. ■Rotary scholarship: Morgan Larimer, a 2013 graduate of Webb School and a senior at the College of Charleston, was recently awarded an Ambassadorial Global Grant Scholarship from Rotary International. She has applied to study for a master’s degree at King’s College, London. The scholarship is worth $34,000. While at Webb she was president of the Interact Club. Morgan continued her Rotary work at college; she is the founder and first president of Larimer the school’s Rotaract Club. She will graduate in May 2017, is a member of Phi Kappa Phi and is pursuing a bachelor’s in biology and a bachelor’s in international studies with a minor in environmental studies.

BIZ NOTES â– Fountain City Business and Professional Association meets 11:45 a.m. each second Wednesday, Central Baptist Church fellowship hall. President is John Fugate, jfugate43@gmail.com or 688-0062. â– Halls Business and Professional Association will meet noon Tuesday, Sept. 20, Beaver Brook Country Club. Speaker: Ben Landers, chief executive officer of United Way. Co-presidents are Carl Tindell, carlt@tindells.com or 922-7751; and Michelle Wilson, michelle.wilson@kub.org or 594-7434. â– The Knoxville Area Urban League, 1514 E. Fifth Ave., will host a Dial America hiring event 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8. Dial America will be accepting applications and interviewing candidates for full- and part-time customer service representatives and inside sales representatives. Info: Bill or Jackie, 524-5511. â– Powell Business and Professional Association meets noon each second Tuesday, Jubilee Banquet Facility. President is John Bayless, john.bayless@ftr.com or 947-8224.

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Graham survives and thrives with FSRMC The description of the pain is graphic. “It felt like somebody was just ripping the flesh right off of the bone,” Mark Graham says. “The pain put me on my knees.” Mark, 52, walked through the doors of the emergency department at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center on Sept. 11, 2015. Quick diagnosis revealed he had an aortic dissection, a somewhat rare heart condition in which the inner layer of the aorta tears, causing a surge of blood that separates the inner and middle layers of the aorta. It can be fatal, but Mark didn’t know that when he was struggling with intermittent pain a year ago. All he knew was that he didn’t feel well, the pain went from an ache in his back and jaw to a ripping sensation in his chest, and it was an inconvenience on a busy Friday. “I was just thinking ‘I’ve got things to do, and whatever this is I need to get it over with,’” Mark says. “The EKG didn’t show anything,” his wife, Tracy Graham, says, “so I was relieved, and thinking it must be his gallbladder.” But next there was a CT scan, and the results prompted an instant whirlwind of activity. “I stepped out for a minute, and by the time I came back, there were people coming from everywhere,” Tracy says. When Mark heard surgery was needed for an aortic dissection, he still didn’t understand how critical it was. “I’m thinking, Monday and Tuesday are busy, but Thursday’s good,” Mark says. He quickly learned that Thursday wasn’t an option. The surgery had to be performed immediately.

Life-saving surgery. Compassionate care. For Tracy, it was the start of a waiting game. She waited for news during surgery. After the surgery was successfully completed, she waited for updates on Mark’s recovery. When he was moved into the intensive care unit, she waited for him to be well enough to go home.

“The staff and nurses were just awesome, they were so compassionate, and gave him such good care,” Tracy says. In ICU for two weeks, Mark struggled to regain some strength and agility. The nurses got him on his feet, to cheer him on as they made him walk a little more each day. The nurses were determined to help Mark improve, but there was one problem. Mark didn’t want to walk. It was too hard. “I would cry, I would lie, and I would beg,” Mark says, “but they wouldn’t take no for an answer.” The nurses’ persistence meant the difference between simply being discharged and being discharged to a good quality of life. “Surviving the surgery was just one piece of the whole thing, because I could have survived the surgery and been wheelchair bound forever,” Mark says, “but they made sure I was able to walk out of there and recover.” Through follow-up visits, a bout with pleurisy, and cardiac rehabilitation at Fort Sanders Regional, Mark and Tracy say they found the same level of professionalism,

an option to keep going for regular exercise after he had been discharged. It’s a comfort to know medical staff are on hand to offer help if he needs it, and there is support from other heart patients who understand. Having lost more than 100 pounds since his surgery, Mark is enjoying more energy than he’s had in years. Tracy says it’s like she has gotten back the man she mar“It was scary to think ried all those years ago. about going on withMark tells people it’s similar to out him being here,” a car that is not running the way says Tracy Graham. it should. “Once I got this engine tuned back up,” he says as he gesMark Graham persistence and tures to his heart, “my mileage got better.” says he’s grateful compassion. It for the care that It was a sobering moment when Mark didn’t seem to resulted in the fi rst came home from the hospital and matter if it was quality of life he looked at his calendar. Plans and appointa person hanhas today. ments he had thought he couldn’t miss had dling paperpassed him by, and he’d had no choice in work behind the matter. “Our days are numbered, and a desk, or a clinician administering care, you need to live every day like it’s your last, they all worked together to restore his qualbecause it could be,” Mark says. ity of life. “Every time we get the opportunity, we “And cardiac rehab was as much emotell people how wonderful we think Fort tional encouragement as it was physical reSanders Regional is,” Tracy says. “Because hab,” Mark says. “The whole staff was just by the grace of God and the staff there, he’s unbelievable.” here today.” To learn more about the cardiology Each day is a gift services of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Mark appreciated the cardiac rehab so Center, visit www.fsregional.com/ much that he decided to take advantage of cardiologyservices

Warning signs of a heart attack When a heart attack strikes, call for help right away. Don’t wait. Unlike in the movies, many heart attacks are not sudden and intense. The symptoms can come on slowly. Common signs of a heart attack are: ■ Discomfort in the chest, such as pressure, squeezing, or pain ■ Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, jaw, neck, back or stomach

■ Chest pain that increases in intensity, or doesn’t go away with rest or nitroglycerin

If you experience any of these symptoms, seek medical care immediately.

New and Improved Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab at FSRMC ment, including a rowing maAugust 4 was a very exciting chine, pulley weight system with day as Fort Sanders Regional benches, seated elliptical, standMedical Center unveiled its spaing elliptical, extra recumbent cious, new Cardio-Pulmonary and upright bike and additional Center at an open house. treadmills. “Every day I come in I say, “That is all brand new equip‘Wow!’” exclaimed Brenda Leument,” said Leuthold. “We added thold, a registered nurse and CerA team of many people made the new Cardiac and Pulmoa variety of equipment to increase tified Case Manager for FSRMC’s nary Rehab a reality including those pictured here at the open our treatment options because new facility. “I have the biggest house: Daniel Slutzker, M.D; Keith Altshuler, chief adminissome patients are not able to do smile on my face every morning. trative officer; Brenda Leuthold, CROP/PROP manager; Toni all standing equipment. Seated I’m still in that ‘awe’ phase. EvBeymer, director of Cardiac Services; and Ronnie Beeler, chief elliptical equipment adds a whole ery morning, it’s like ‘Gosh! I’m financial officer. different dimension of exercise here!’” to different muscle groups. If For Leuthold, the new facility – connected by crosswalk to the hospital – is who visit three times a week and the 30 something doesn’t work for one patient, we to 40 pulmonary patients who work out can try a different piece of equipment.” a dream come true. Fort Sanders Regional’s complete CarThe facility boasts 5,800 square feet of twice weekly. “We were just on top of each space – that’s more than 4,000 additional other,” she said. “Patients were waiting diac Rehabilitation Outpatient Program square feet. “Our previous location was ex- for equipment, and this new facility will (CROP) combines education, exercise, tremely small,” said Leuthold. “It limited us not only cut down on the wait times but counseling and more to help heart patients on getting patients in, and our volume had also give us greater scheduling flexibility regain their functional capacity and reduce for the busier times.” the possibility of future heart problems. significantly increased yearly.” The new rehabilitation center also feaFSRMC’s Cardiac Rehab is certified by Leuthold said the previous 1,600 square feet of space was no longer suf- tures new locker rooms and restrooms as the American Association of Cardiovasficient for the 60 to 70 cardiac patients well as several new pieces of exercise equip- cular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and

serves as a tool for cardiac patients to better their overall health. Upon arriving at CROP, patients are thoroughly evaluated based on individual knowledge, needs, and preferences. An exercise physiologist assesses each patient’s abilities and creates a personal fitness program to meet their cardiac goals. During each activity, each patient is supervised by a heart monitor. As the heart grows stronger, his or her exercise regimen is adjusted for maximum benefit. The educational component of cardiac rehab involves classes on healthy eating and risk factors for heart and pulmonary diseases. The program’s 24 to 36 visits are covered by most insurance, and a physician referral is required. An ongoing “Phase 3” of the program (not covered by insurance) serves as a fitness club with the added advantage of having trained healthcare providers at your disposal. For more information about the Fort Sanders Cardiac Rehabilitation Outpatient Program, please call 865-541-1250.

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B-2 • SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 • HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY Shopper news

Motorcycles/Mopeds Transportation Automobiles for Sale BUICK CENTURY - 1999. 93K orig. mi., new tires, new ac, One of the nicest! $4,900. (865)254-5782.

KAWASAKI 2002 CONCOURSE - Sport Touring Bike. 20k mi, new cond. Pigeon Forge. $5500. Paul (813)385-7866 YAMAHA 2013 FJR1300, 3400 mi, like new cond, ext. warr., $9500. (423) 337-1927.

Off Road Vehicles

CADILLAC DEVILLE - 2001. V8, leather seats, silver, exc. gas mileage. $4950. (865)691-1531. CADILLAC DEVILLE 1998. $1500. Call for info. 865-474-1529.

FORD MUSTANG 1995, V6, convertible, new tires, brakes & struts. $4000. (865)925-1441. Oldsmobile Toronado - 1988. A-1 shape, 1 owner, dark blue, everything orig. Low mi. (423)788-0103. PONTIAC BONNEVILLE - 1999. 4 dr. white, clean, $1900. Phone 933-3175 865-388-5136.

Sports and Imports BMW 2001 Z-3, 2.5, 47K mi, AT, full power, $11,000. (865)922-0354. HONDA ELEMENT 2005, PW, PDL, CD plyr, runs & drives great, $4500. (865)983-7200. INFINITI G37 2013. HT Convertible. Fully loaded. 27k mi. $23,500. (423)295-5393. NISSAN MAXIMA - 2013. sunroof, leather, 58K mi., $14,500. (423)2955393. TOYOTA COROLLA CE 2001. Exc. cond. in & out, low miles. $3495. Call 865-397-7918 or 865-898-8825.

CHEVROLET SUBURBAN - 2014. LTZ 2014. Sunrf., dual DVD’s, loaded. 38K mi., $32,900 (423)295-5393.

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Sport Utility Vehicles CHEV EQUINOX 2015. Beautiful silver, 4 dr., loaded, only 1900 mi., 4 cyl., 6 spd. auto, $14,900. (865)522-4133.

Breeden's Tree Service

Licensed and insured Over 30 yrs. experience

CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE 2003. only 52K mi., 1 lady owner, spotless white diamond. $6900 obo this week! Drive it to California! 414-7616. Chev Impala LT 2007, 1 ownr, 74K mi, maroon, $7500. 865-947-9616; 865924-9616

Tree Services

Services Offered

865-219-9505

Hankins

Tree Service

Owner Operator

Roger Hankins 497-3797 Pruning • Logging Bush Hogging Stump Removal Insured FREE ESTIMATES • LIFETIME EXPERIENCE

EDWARDS TREE SERVICE Interior Pruning, Complete Removal, Power Stump Grinding Insured • Free Estimates

922-0645 Workers Comp Liability

Air Cond/Heating

Blank’s Tree Work

Trucks

Vans CHEVY ASTRO VAN 2000. 8 passenger, AWD, w/hitch, 215K mi., Front - new tires, $2,150. (865)922-1739.

Classic Cars I WOULD LIKE TO BUY a 1970 or 1971 Mercedes 280SL, or a 1961 - 1975 Jaguar XKE, or a Porsche 911, 912 or a 1970s or 1980’s Ferrari. I am willing to buy running or not running. Any Condition. I’m a local guy living in Grainger county. If you have one or know of one please call Call (865)621-4012. WANT TO BUY 1939 OR 1940 LINCOLN ZEPHYR - 3 window or ‘40 Ford Coupe. 865-809-5167 or (865)522-4816

Commercial Vehicles 2 CONCESSION TRAILERS with equip., or 2 funnel cake fryers & 1 corndog fryer w/access. (865)688-7401. GMC 1998 C6500 Rollback w/wheel lift, 274K mi, 3116 Cat, AT, $17,500. (423) 333-9953

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Lennox 17.00 S.E.E.R Heat Pump Financing Available

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Vehicles Wanted

FAST $$ CASH $$ 4 JUNK AUTOS 865-216-5052 865-856-8106 WANT TO BUY - ‘39 or ‘40 Lincoln Zephyr 3 window, or ‘40 Ford Coupe. 865-809-5167 or (865)522-4816

Auto Parts & Acc NEW 255X75X17 GOODYEAR - Wrangler SRA, raised white letters. Same sz. as 265x70x17. $99. (865)933-3175.

Boats/Motors/Marine 17’ G3 JON BOAT Aluminum, 60 HP Yamaha Motor, 2002. Like new. Wireless trolling mtr. Turbo Prop. $7000. 865-579-6767 or 865-228-7626 9a-9p. 2000 Cobalt 226, Volvo/Penta, 148 hours, $16,000. Dock kept. Must see. (865)719-6435. YAMAHA JET BOAT 17’ 1997 - w/ trailer. Twin engines. 220 HP. Seats 5. Good cond. Good runner. Fast. Exc. ski boat. $6000. (865)248-4257.

Campers & RV’s 1999 35’ ALLEGRO BUS, 275 HP, Cat diesel pusher, $36,500. Shown by appt. Call 865-984-4786.

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Garage Sales

• Bobcat w/Backhoe Attachment • Footer • Above-Ground Pools • Sewer Installations • Landscaping • Bush Hogging • Driveways • Firewood etc.

GARAGE SALE - Friday & Saturday, Sept. 9th & 10th. 8am-4pm. 7516 Popen Dr., in Bonta Vista Subdivision, in Halls. Furniture, Barbie Dolls, HH items, lots of everything! NEIGHBORHOOD SALE - Indian Crossing Subdivision, off Bell Rd. Eight homes! Fri & Sat, Sept. 9th & 10th, 8am-2pm.

Farmer’s Mkt/ Trading Post Fuel & Wood

FIREWOOD FOR SALE

All hardwood. $60 a rick delivered. Call (865)922-0943 or (865)3327055.

Home Maint./Repair

HANDYMAN

CARPENTRY, PLUMBING, painting, siding. Free est. 30+ yrs exp! (865)607-2227

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

(865)288-0556

HONEST & DEPENDABLE!

Small jobs welcome. Exp’d in carpentry, drywall, painting, plumbing. Reasonable, refs avail. Call Dick at (865)947-1445

DREAM LIGHTING

We light up your night! Custom 12v outdoor landscape lighting, design and installation. Call (865)680-2076

Landscaping/Lawn Service

DREAM GARDENS

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

Plumbing

DAVID HELTON

Farm Products

FANNON FENCING We build all types of Farm Fencing and Pole Barn. *WOOD & VINYL PLANK *BARBED WIRE *HI-TENSILE ELECTRIC *WOVEN WIRE, *PRIVACY FENCING, ETC.

(423)200-6600 FARMERS/GARDENERS WANTED FOR HALLS FARMER’S MARKET - Beside Tractor Supply Co. 7566 Maynardville Hwy. Free setup. Contact Louise Sexton at (865)660-0343 or email Lsexton6@gmail.com. HALLS FARMER’S MARKET - Beside Tractor Supply Co. 7566 Maynardville Hwy. Every Saturday 8am-2pm. HAY, 4X4 ROLL THIS YEAR $20.00 to $20.00 a roll, Can Load, (865) 216-5387. MUSCADINES - You pick, $5 Gal., I pick, $10 Gal. Plants, wine & jelly. Call 865-924-7718.

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East Tennessee Livestock Center Hwy 11 North Sweetwater TN Auction sale each Wed. 12 noon. Receiving cattle Tues. until 9 pm & Wed. beginning 7 am.

Family owned & operated since 1962 Toll Free

877-652-9017

2001 Cedar Creek 5th wheel, 37’, 3 slides, 2 ACs, hardwood/carpet flrs, lots of storage. Motivated seller, 865-712-3926

PLUMBING CO.

2005 Cruiser by Crossroads 29’ travel trailer, shed kept, 1 ownr, 1 king slide, queen sz bed, oak cabinets, $9700. (865)242-0693

All Types of Residential & Commercial Plumbing

2012 JAYCO Skylark SKV 21’, 3500 gvw, v-nose, extremely light & efficient, $11,900 obo. Email: cay1@earthlink. net for pictures & more info or call 865-376-1040

MASTER PLUMBER

HOLSTEIN STEER SALE

40 Years Experience Licensed & Bonded

Fri. Sept. 16, 8pm

COUGAR 5TH WHEEL 34’ - 3 slide outs. Less than 1000 miles. Very good shape. (423)788-0103.

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Dogs AUSSIEDOODLES Great temperament, make exc. companion for the whole family. $750. (865)466-4380 Beagle Pitbull mix puppies, 11 wks, 1st vac, FREE, Call aft 1pm (865)982-3835 BOXER BABIES AKC REG. - Vet checked. 1st shots, black flashy, fawn flashy & fawn. Read y9/16. Taking dep. $600. (865)567-3726 DOBERMAN PUPS, AKC, Sire XL natl & intl champ - 125 lbs. Dam’s father was 2013 World Champ. Great protection, good with kids. $750-$650. Credit cards accepted. 615-740-7909 ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPS NKC, $1300. AKC, $1500. blessedbulldogs.blogspot.com. Visa-MC Accepted. Call (423)775-6044. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS AKC, vet ckd, S&W UTD, microchipped, 3 F, 1 M, $750. 423-620-7463; 423-620-7981 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS AKC, West German bldlns, 6 M, 3 F, vet ck’d. health guar. $500. 865-322-6251. GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppy, AKC reg., DOB 7/25/16, 1 M. Now taking deposits. 865-567-7180 GOLDENDOODLE PUPS, F1B, Home raised, adorable bundles of fur, Only 4 left. Dep. being taken. (423)733-9252. GOLDENDOODLES F1 pups, CKC reg, UTD on shots, health guar. $900. (423)488-5337 HAVENESE PUPS AKC, home raised, health guar. 765-259-7337 noahslittleark.com LAB PUPPIES, CHOC. 3 males, 6 wks. old, AKC reg., UTD on shots. $500, Sevierville,(865)654-0013; 654-7013. LABRADOODLE PUPPIES Chocolate, 9 wks, shots, wormed, $750. (423)754-2863. LABRADOODLES - Golden Doodles Yorkshire Terriers Non-shedding, intelligent, litter box trained. Call or text (865)591-7220 LABRADOR puppies, quality. Chocolate, yellow, black. $750. Seymour 865-898-7770; smokymtnlabrador.com

POM-POMCHI PUPPIES $300 (423)587-3818

PUPPY NURSERY Many different breeds Maltese, Yorkies, Malti-Poos, Poodles, Yorki-Poos, Shih-Poos, Shih Tzu, $175/up. shots & wormed. We do layaways. Health guar. Go to Facebook, Judys Puppy Nursery Updates. 423-566-3647 RED NOSE PITBULL puppies, 2 M, 7F, $200-$600, serious inquries only. (865) 382-7034 SHIH TZU puppies, AKC, Females $600; Males $500. Shots UTD. Warranty. 423-618-8038; 423-775-4016

Merchandise Antiques

North

Lamps/Light Services Recreation

LOCAL CALL

Dozer Work/Tractor

Trailers

UTILITY TRAILERS

Will beat written estimates w/ comparable credentials. All types of Tree Care and Stump Removal

Mark Houston,

423-337-8485 easttennesseelivestock.com

Tiger oak DR table, egg molding, fluted legs, caster wheels, 40� w/o leaves, 90� w/5 leaves, 9 chairs w/ cane seats, all in exc cond, $700. (865) 816-8420

Appliances 5 TRAY FOOD DEHYDRATOR - Waring, still in box, never used, $40. Comm. cool portable AC, 10,000 BTU, remote, $125. (865)985-0086 GE SIDE X SIDE, WHITE Refrigerator with ice maker, only 1 yr. old, still under warr., $500. (865)693-6416.

GOOD AS NEW APPLIANCES

Fri. Sept. 23, 8pm *************************

Wanted to Buy WANT TO BUY STANDING TIMBER, Hardwood & Pine 865-982-2606 & 865-382-7529.

THOMASVILLE Dining rm suite, china cab., table, 6 chairs & 2 captain’s chairs, 2 leaves, pads & 8 tablecloths, like new. $1000. (865)228-1476

865-851-9053

2001 E. Magnolia Ave. Building Materials 100 FT ALUMINUM LADDER - $250. (865)803-8659

Cemetery Lots 2 CEMETERY PLOTS Highland South, Garden Cross, $2200 each. Contact 865-719-2143 or 865-250-5047

CASH PAID ALL GAMES BRISTOL/ALL EVENTS

DAEWOO FORKLIFT - 6000 lb. lift capacity, Outside lift, cab, diesel. $8800. Call (865)216-5387.

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Household Goods

I NEED 2 or 4 tickets together for

LOTS OF NICE ITEMS, Going cheap. Had stroke. (865)274-0014

UT/FLA & UT/ALA. 865-315-3950

I-DEAL TICKETS

Lawn & Garden

Buy/Sell VOLS Tickets All Games Home / Away Battle @ Bristol / Kenny Chesney in Bristol 865-622-7255

46� TROYBILT MOWER, hydrostatic, 20HP Kohler eng. Mulching plug & new blades incl. Exc. cond. Used less than 10 hrs. $950. (865)670-3748 Lawn Master cordless mower, 36 volt long lasting battery, good for small lawns &/or trimming, used very little, exc cond, $70. (865)670-3748

SEASON PARKING PASSES 9 - 9B - G10 All Lots Buy/Sell

Med Equip & Supplies GOLDEN TECH POWER LIFT - Comforter Chair, like new. $700/b.o. (865)458-9875

Merchandise - Misc. SHABBY CHIC Wedding Altar. Fabric, lace & ribbon banners; Blue, bronze & white. Stanchion supports. 9’ T, 16‘ W. $200 obo. (865)986-3547.

Musical BABY GRAND PIANO - powered by Baldwin. $1250. Holston Hills (865)637-3156 FENDER American Standard precision 4 string bass guitar, black, w/HSC. $900. (865)705-2475 Hartke XL series 410XL aluminum cone bass speaker cabinet, $350. (865) 705-2475 Sterling by Music Man SUB, 4 string bass guitar, black, w/HSC, $250. (865) 705-2475

865-687-1718 UT VS VIRGINIA TECH - 6 tickets tog. Call 865-584-5297 leave name & number. UT/ALABAMA 2 TICKETS, - & 2 UT / Fl tickets for sale . Phone (865)6594534 VOL FANS - Vol Fans need 2 tickets for UT/FLA, lower deck, 0-50 yrd line, will pay top dollar. (615) 734-9212 VOL FANS need 3 tickets for UT/ALA, lower deck, 0-50 yrd line, will pay top dollar. (615)734-9212

Wanted R12 FREON WANTED - Certified buyer will pick up and pay CASH for cylinders and cases of cans. (312)2919169

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Tickets/Events Adoptions

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Financial

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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 UT FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETS Sec. T, Row 12, 45 yd ln. $3300. (865)803-6161 4 BATTLE AT BRISTOL TICKETS Wallace Tower & parking pass. $600. (423)608-0586. BATTLE AT BRISTOL - PARKING CARS & RVs. Easy walk to stadium, 1/2 mi. or email egn198@aol.com or call (423)538-7519 BRISTOL GAME - 2 nights lodging. Sept. 9-10. Marriot Meadowview Kingsport. (865) 621-7138

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FIRST SUN FINANCE

Real Estate Sales West ROCKY HILL, completely remodeled, 3BR 1 1/2 BA. All new Kit., flooring, doors & paint. $159,500. Call (865)805-6931; 693-6931.

Open Houses

BUYING SEASON TICKETS Battle at Bristol All Games Home /Away Top Cash Paid 865-384-6867

COVERED BRIDGE SD in Hardin Valley, 2428 Covered Bridge Blvd. New construction home for sale by builder, Great family home, 4-5 BR, 3500 SF. Ready to move in. Price drastically reduced to $649,000. Open Sun 2-5 or call Chris 865-389-7058 for appt anytime.

Condos-Unfurn FSBO 6517 S. Northshore Dr. 3 BR, 3.5 BA, 3526 SF, 2 car gar., new flring/ paint. $599,900. 865-604-5772 (no agts). For pics, text/view 26736 to #878787

BUYING TN Football TICKETS & PARKING PASSES Needing single game tickets, especially FLA & ALA Call Rudy 865-567-7426

Farms & Acreage 140 acres in the heart of Townsend Minutes to Lilly Barn. 1 mile of road frontage thru property. Great building sites, adjoining state park property. $750,000 OBO. Call owner 770-598-6999

4 or 6 lots w/MONUMENT RIGHTS at Lynnhurst near BabyLand. $3200 ea. obo incl transf. fee. (865) 475-9323

HIGHLAND MEM. PRIME LOCATION - Good Shepherd. 2 lots for $2995. (443)536-1004

BUYING PARKING PASSES

(Home/Away)

Heavy Equipment

2 LOTS Highland Memorial West, value $2900 each. Sell $1400 each. Call 865-414-4615.

BERRY Highland Memorial Cemetery, West. 2 lots, exc. loc., Top of the hill just off roadway. $2200 each. Will not sep. (865)470-2646 or 865-254-1213.

BUYING UT FOOTBALL TIXS.

TWIN SIZE BED, Great condition. Box spring & mattress. Only $50. Call 865-925-2403.

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Collectibles

Automobiles for Sale

Automobiles for Sale

* ATTENTION * Shades of the Past Hot Rod Roundup No. 34. Sept. 9 & 10 Splash Country across from Dollywood. 2400 participants in 2015 Huge vendor / swap meet area. Spectator fee only $10 per day. Children under 12 free www.shadesofthepast.com or dchutsell@yahoo.com

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

Furniture

FEEDER CALF SALE

Tickets/Events

KING SZ. SLEEP # BED incl. base, remote, mach. wash mattress pad. 5K new, sell for $1500. Exc. cond. (865)414-7106.

Pets

MALTESE PUPPIES REG - Little snowballs ready for your loving home. 5-6 lbs. when grown. (865)617-4892

FORD EXPLORER - 1996. 4 wh dr, Air, good cond 205,000 mi., $1,395. (865)577-6479.

Chev shortbed stepside 1994, all ground effects, new motor & much more. $7,000. 865-947-9616; 865924-9616

Furniture

4 PIECE LIVING ROOM SUITE - 8ft couch, 6ft loveseat + ottoman, all $100. (865)206-7759

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8 PC. OAK DINING SET, $600. 3 pc. Mahogany sofa, coffee & end tables, $250. 12x18 area rug, $400. Knoxville. (615)476-1628. DOWNSIZING, WASHER & DRYER - $350 2 yrs. old, china cab., mint cond., $300; buffet cherry $300; drop leaf cherry coffee & end tables $150; white oak desk w/top, lighted; misc. items. (865)356-7411 8am-3pm Flex Steel love seat, wheat color, tags still attached, like new, $275; Wood office desk & leather chair, exc cond., $400. (865) 523-9482

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THROUGH FRIDAY, SEPT. 16 Registration open for the Marine Mud Run, to be held Saturday, Sept. 17, at Melton Hill Park. Annual fundraiser for Knoxville’s Marine Corps League Detachment #924. Participants can run individually or as a team; includes a 200 meter kids race and awards for all age brackets and team categories. Info/registration: knoxmud.org.

THROUGH TUESDAY, SEPT. 20 Open enrollment: beginner’s square dance class hosted by the Knoxville Squares, 7-8:15 p.m., Square Dance Center, 828 Tulip Ave. First two classes free for beginners. Info: R.G. Pratt, 964-2091.

THROUGH FRIDAY, SEPT. 30 “The Freedom Engine: East Tennessee Remembers 9/11” display, East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. The Freedom Engine went into reserve status in 2013. Upon retirement, several artifacts associated with the truck, were returned to East Tennessee and donated to the East Tennessee Historical Society. Info/museum hours: 215-8830; eths@ eastTNhistory.org; easttnhistory.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7 Computer Workshop: Introducing the Computer, 2-4:15 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Preregistration required. Info/registration: 525-5431. International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 8 Auditions for Children’s Theatre production of “The Haunting of Hill House,” 4:30-7:30 p.m., 109 E. Churchwell Ave. By appointment only. At least 12 available roles. Ages 12-18 only. Audition appointment: dennis@childrenstheatreknoxville.com. Info: 208-3677; knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com; zack@ childrenstheatreknoxville.com. Halls Book Club: “The Housemaids Daughter” by Barbara Mutch, 1 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552. “It’s the End of Summer – How are Your Roses?” 3:15-4:15 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by master gardeners Carolyn Noey and Carolyn Kiser. Info: 329-8892. Living with Diabetes: Putting the Pieces Together, 2-4:30 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Seniors luncheon, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Community Center, 1708 W. Emory Road. Program by Commercial Bank of Powell. Includes a free flu shot clinic provided by Walgreens; bring Medicare card. Bring a dessert and a friend. Info: Janice White, 548-0326.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, SEPT. 9-10

Pike. Info: 584-3959. Hogskin History Day, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn. Featuring: local historians and displays, live music, children’s activities, food, crafts, door prizes and more. Free admission. Info: narrowridge.org or 497-2753. Saturday Stories and Songs: Brianna Hanson, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Tryouts for Norris Little Theatre’s “Country Music Legends Revue,” 10 a.m.-noon, Norris Community Building on Chestnut Drive. Open to all ages. Info: Loy, 617-4791, or Suzanne, 903-569-7263.

MONDAY, SEPT. 12 Coffee, Donuts and a Movie: “Me Before You,” 10:30 a.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431. Family Movie Night: “Jungle Book,” 5:30 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431. Square dance lessons, 6:30-9 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1069 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Sponsored by the Claxton Country Squares. Info: ClaxtonCountrySquares.com; 551-YALL (9255); ClaxtonCountrySquares@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14 Computer Workshop: Word Basics, 2-4:15 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills and preregistration. Info/registration: 525-5431. 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.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, SEPT. 14-15 Live sound mixing workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Laurel Theatre, 1538 Laurel Ave. Includes: basics of microphone usage, gain settings, monitor and house mixing, house and channel EQ, and use of mixing boards. Info/registration: 522-5851.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, SEPT. 15-25 WordPlayers production of “Last Train to Nibroc,” Erin Presbyterian Church, 200 Lockett Road. Performances: Thursdays and Fridays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2:30 p.m. Tickets available on line or at the door. Info/tickets: 539-2490 or wordplayers.org.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 16

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Lots/Acreage for Sale BEAUTIFUL WOODED LOTS 18 MIN. W OF KNOXVILLE. 3 to 50 acres. $6000 per acre and up. (408)829-7398 LARGE LOT FOR SALE- 100 x 173 ft lot. Build or mobile home. Utilities, surveyor stakes on property. Convenient to Halls/Ftn City & Powell on Penny Ln. $25,000. Contact (865)689-5011

MONDAY, SEPT. 19

1990 up, any size OK 865-384-5643 KODAK - 4 BR, 2 BA, garden tub, 2560 SF, great views, landscaped, porches, open deck, walkway, gas logs, 2 outbldgs, FULLY FURNISHED. $69,000. (256) 452-2262

Apartments - Unfurn. 1 BR POWELL - Beautiful secure bldg, Special 1/2 rent now. Water pd, all appl. $520. $150 DD. No Pet free. 865-384-1099; 938-6424

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WALBROOK STUDIOS 865-251-3607 $145 weekly. Discount avail. Util, TV, Ph, Refrig, Basic Cable. No Lease.

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

SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 Adopt-A-Golden event, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike. Info: 584-3959. Luttrell Music Festival, 10 a.m., Luttrell Park, 115 Park Road in Luttrell. Saturday Stories and Songs: Dancing Spider Yoga, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. For kids ages 3-9 and their parents. Info: 689-2681. Senior ballroom dance, 7-9 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4405 Crippen Road. Admission: $5. Live music provided by the Nigel Boulton Band. Info: 922-0416.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28 International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers. org; on Facebook.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 29

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5 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.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12 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.

Apartments - Unfurn.

SENIOR OR DISABLED HIGH RISE FACILITY 1 BR APTS. All util paid. Income Based Oak Ridge 865-482-6098

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

Cherokee West $615 South - Taliwa Gardens $585 - $625 1 1/2 bth, W/D conn. (865) 577-1687 BEST DEAL OUT WEST! 1BR from $375-$395. 2BR $550-$750. No pets. Parking @ front door. (865)470-8686

NORTH, 1 BR APT. Very clean & quiet, dishwasher, water incl. $500 + sec. dep. No pets. 865-531-7895

Homes Unfurnished South. 3 BR, 2 BA, urban wilderness directly on trail, hdwd, C H/A, W&D conn, fncd bkyard, carport, great neighborhood, $1200 mo., $1200 dep. (865) 388-8737

Condos Unfurnished FARRAGUT AREA. 3 BR, 3 BA, master on main, frl, dbl gar., $1325 mo + lease + dep. 865-300-4383

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“Bulbs: Now is the time! They’re not just for Spring Blooms,” 3:15-4:15 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by master gardener Alice Greene. Info: 329-8892.

1,2,3 BR $355 - $460/mo.

*Pools, Laundries, Appl. *5 min. to UT & airport

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 22

BBQ and Bluegrass festival, 4-8 p.m., Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Highway. Live music by Highway 33 and Caney Creek Co.; free barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, snacks and beverages; cornhole; kids games; climbing wall; and more. Community invited. Info: 9221412 or office@christumcknox.com. Farragut Lions Club Charity Car Show, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Chilhowee Park. All proceeds to support Lions Club service projects. Info/registration: farragut.tnlions. org. 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. Tennessee Valley Golden Retriever Rescue event, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike. Info: 584-3959.

ETTAC will host a session for people with disabilities to register to vote and learn to use a voting machine, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., ETTAC’s office, 116 Childress Street. Special appointments available for those unable to make the Tuesday session. Info/registration: 219-0130 or ETTAC front desk. Homeschoolers @ the Library: Meteorology with Matt Hinkin, 11 a.m.-noon, Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552.

50 acres of beautiful pasture with 1 mile of 4-board fencing +/-, with new custom 8,000 SF barn. Fronting 2 black-top roads, across from Rarity high-end home community & minutes from historic downtown Sweetwater. Unbelievable building site with views. Sacrifice $275,000 Firm. Call owner 770-598-6999

AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

“Art In The Heart of Hamblen County,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 350 W. Ninth North St., Morristown. Featured premiere guest artist: Aurora Harrison Bull. Free admission. Activities include: live entertainment, demonstrations, food, children’s art activities and more. Info: Peggy Brewer, 423312-8325, pbrewer@charter.net; morristownart.org. East Tennessee Border Collies adoption event, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike. Info: 584-3959. Saturday Stories and Songs: Emagene Reagen, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

Farmers Market in Halls, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., beside Tractor Supply, 7580 Maynardville Pike. Free neighborhood barbecue social, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1069 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Sponsored by the Claxton Country Squares. Info: ClaxtonCountrySquares.com; 551-YALL (9255); ClaxtonCountrySquares@gmail.com. Greyhound Pets of America adoption event, noon-2 p.m., Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook

BEAUTIFUL RENNOVATED 3BR, 2BA, OPEN HOUSE SUN. 9/11, 1-5pm. 1626 Mall St. 37921, 865-789-3378, $97,500.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, SEPT. 21-22

SATURDAY, OCT. 1

TUESDAY, SEPT. 20

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Computer Workshops: Internet and Email Basics, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills. Info/registration: 525-5431. 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.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 17

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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 21

Robotics @ the Library, 5 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. For ages 12-15. Info/ registration: Nicole Barajas, nbarajas@knoxlib.org; or 525-5431.

Monday Night Book Club: “Gray Mountain” by John Grisham, 6-8 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

1528 Bickerstaff Blvd. 4 BR, 4 BA, 2400+ SF, 3 car gar., new carpet/paint. $399,900. 865-604-5772 (no agents). For pics text/view 26737 to #878787

Free Basic Computer Skills class, 8:30 a.m.noon, Knoxville Area Urban League, 1514 E. Fifth Ave. Includes: Windows basics, files management, tools, programs, documents, email, Internet and more. Certificate from Pellissippi State upon completion. Registration required. Info/registration: Bill or Jackie, 524-5511.

Online registration deadline for the Marine Mud Run, to be held Saturday, Sept. 17. Individual waves, 8 a.m.; team waves, 11:30 a.m. Course: 3 miles of off-road running, which entails some obstacles, hills and mud pits. Info/registration: knoxmud.org.

Freedom Christian Academy consignment sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church, 4615 Asheville Highway. Items include boys and girls clothing, books, toys, baby items and more. Info: 525-7807.

Real Estate Sales

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, SEPT 20 AND 22

Homes Unfurnished AVAIL. 3BR - bi-lvl in Ftn. City, C-H&A, full bsmnt./gar. Lease, No pets, no vouchers, $800/mo. O/A. (865)588-7416

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COUNTRY SETTING - 10 min. from Halls, Hwy 33, 4BR, 3BA, FP, 2 car gar. on an acre lot. $1200 mo. + $1200 DD. Call 865-776-3621.

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FARRAGUT - Beautiful 2 story brick in private subd. 4100 SF, 4 BR, 3.5 BA, chef kitchen, huge bonus, 3 car gar., amenities, $3700. App. reqd. 865-777-3713 NORTH KNOX 2BR/1BA - 2805 Avondale Ave., 2BR, North. 2805 Avondale Ave, 2BR/1BA, Cent Heat/Air, W&D, $650 Mon+Dep 865-524-2090 (865)524-2090 POWELL CLAXTON. 3 BR, 2 BA, no pets, private, convenient, $700 mo + 1st, last, DD. 865-748-3644

OAK RIDGE Top floor of bank building in new proposed mall. 8,000 Sq. Ft. of office space. Location, Location, Location, secure space w/17 offices, large conference room, kitchen, break room & 2 vaults. For Lease or Sale. For info. email hnewton498@aol.com OFFICE BUILDING FOR LEASE 3511 OVERLOOK CIR., KNOXVILLE, TN 37909, 3000 SF - $1750.00, 1500 SF EACH OFFICE & WAREHOUSE

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HALLS -All brick 4Br or 3Br 2.5Ba with bonus. Open oor plan with vaulted ceilings, hardwood oors & granite tops. Master suite on main has tiled shower & whirlpool tub. Neighborhood amenities include park & pool. Seller may accept lease with option to buy. $265,000 (972002)

bedroom oor plan with master suite that has laundry room access. care. Vaulted ceilings in LR & kitch, Hardwood under carpet. Plenty of formal DR, 11x8 laundry, walk-in storage with oversized 2-car garage & pantry & 15.6x11 screened porch. fenced backyard with storage shed. $159,900 (975761) $235,000 (975885)

POWELL - Well kept custom built 4Br 3.5Ba brick home on over 1/2 acre lot. This home features master suite on main with possible 2nd master suite up w/office or rec room. Formal living rm & dining rm on main with a spacious family rm w/16 ft cathedral ceilings and gas fp. Plenty of storage and updated throughout. $424,900 (971833)

6.47 ACRES - in private wooded setting with 3Br 2Ba custom built log home. Open split bedroom oor plan Updates include: remodeled kitchen with new appliances, cabinets, granite counter top & granite sink. Enjoy the quite setting & wildlife from the wrap around screened porch or back deck. Relax by the creek or above ground pool. Bring your horses with 3 fenced ďŹ elds with water & 2 stall 48x14 barn with 10ft overhang, hay area & tact room. $325,000 (973928)

HALLS - 5Br 3.5Ba w/bonus on 3+/acres. Features: Media/Theater room, 5+Garage, 2car with bonus rm above & detached garage/workshop approximately 2500 sqft with (2)10ft doors, 8 inch concrete slab oors, lift and compressor. Bring the whole family with lots of possibilities: possible separate living down or purchase home next door. $499,900 (975059)

NKNOX - Great 3Br 2Ba with walk up attic storage or ďŹ nish out as bonus rm. Open oor plan with hardwood oors, crown molding & amp; trey ceilings. Master suite has walk-in closet & Trey ceilings. Heated & Cooled sunroom. Enjoy the outdoors with level private side yard. $224,900 (977079)

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POWELL - Beautiful well kept 4Br 3Ba w/ bonus brick, 3-car garage. Features: Open oor plan, upgrades galore granite & solid surface tops, plantation blinds & crown molding. Cathedral Ceilings in foyer & living rm. Master suite & office/4th br on main. Great 36x23 3rd car garage/workshop with separate driveway in back. $318,900 (963782)

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All of Pat Sisson is in the clouds as she takes a flying jump with Eddie Jeffries of Alabama’s Redstone Test Center for her 80th birthday celebration.

By Carol Z. Shane Renowned psychic Pat Sisson says, “I keep my head in the clouds, but my feet firmly planted.� She comes by her moniker of “The Happy Medium� honestly. Sisson never misses a chance for merriment and believes strongly that dealing with life “takes laughter.� Already featured in numerous media outlets for her 80th birthday skydiving celebration in Alabama this past spring, she says, “I wanted to do it for my 70th, but my kids and grandkids threw a fit.� This time son Eddie, a systems management engineer for Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal Army post, decided to combine the celebration for his own son Jonathan’s May graduation from Madison Academy with his

mom’s big birthday. And he hired an expert – Eddie Jeffries, Redstone Test Center’s aircraft survivability test director – to take her out of the plane and all the way down. “For the first 30 seconds, we were free falling. I thought, ‘I really like this because I’m getting a temporary face lift!’� She laughs, caressing her face with her hands, jokingly preening like a diva. She says the whole experience was delightful and she’d encourage anyone to do it. Lighthearted and youthful in her movements and attitude, Sisson clearly gets a kick out of life. Born and raised in Bourbon County, Ky., she originally wanted to be a missionary. She attended Transylvania University seeking a degree in

English, but marriage intervened. She spent her professional years working for a wholesale pharmaceutical company and later for the hospitality industry. Since 1984 she’s had a business license as “The Happy Medium,� using her unusual gift of clairvoyance to help people – some corporeal, some not. Sisson says she’s been “talking to ghosts� since April of 1966. “I was playing with the Ouija board,� she says, when she received information that was anything but playful - a phone number and the state in which it was located - all of which set off a series of events which greatly impacted her life.

A devout member and elder of the Disciples of Christ on Tazewell Pike, she says “I thought I was going crazy.� She met with two ministers, who offered her peace of mind with her paranormal talents. She consulted her medical doctor, who said, “Pat, there’s nothing wrong with you.� She was assured by the life of Edgar Cayce, the “sleeping prophet,� a fellow Kentuckian, also devoutly Christian. To page 2

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Local funeral home committed to community By Eric Botts Corporate citizenship is not only a priority at Fortune 500 companies. At our locally owned and operated funeral

will see the return of the Mull’s Singing Convention at West High School. This free performance will bring back many years of memories for those of us who loved watching Preacher and Mrs. Mull. Gentry Griffey is proud to be a sponsor to make this a free event for up to 1,200 guests.

BLOOMS grief support group Eric Arnold Botts, Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel & Crematory Managing Partner and Licensed Funeral Director. home, we believe supporting our community is a cornerstone of how we choose to do business. Gentry Griffey has been supporting our community and our families for almost 70 years. We are very excited to share a few of our upcoming events:

In 2015 we announced a newly formed grief support group, BLOOMS (Bringing together Losses Of Others Mourning Sadness). BLOOMS is an educational support group that provides materials along with discussions on a wide array of topics designed to help enhance the grief process for participants. This support group is open to the public, not just to the families we have served.

Upcoming BLOOMS meetings:

Once again we are pleased to sponsor Free Senior Day at Zoo Knoxville which will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 5. Seniors of at least 65 years will get free admittance to the zoo plus free parking and a 10 percent discount on concessions and gift shop purchases. Last year we had a remarkable 800 attendees and we hope to see even more turn out in October.

Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, 6:30 to 8 p.m. All meetings will be held at Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel and Crematory, located at 5301 Fountain Road in Knoxville, unless otherwise noted. Please call 865-689-4481 or e-mail Bethany.Fields@gentrygriffey.com by the Tuesday prior to the meeting to reserve a space. Light refreshments will be served.

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LEGAL TOOLS Julia Price, Attorney at Elder Law of East Tennessee, will explain which legal tools can help protect your family. Powers of attorney, will, trusts and health care directives ‌ which documents are appropriate for you?

VETERANS BURIAL BENEFITS Kevin Knowles, director at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, will explain the burial benefits available to veterans and their families. Hundreds of thousands if not millions of dollars in benefits go unclaimed each year. Learn how you can ensure that your family receives the benefits it is entitled to.

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Sisson believes “this earth is a school.” In her frequent public speaking engagements, topics include “merging spirit and matter,” “following laws and taking responsibility” and “knowing how to keep the spiritual part of you always in front of you.” And she’s been all over the world as a professional ghostbuster. “Do you get rid of them?” I ask. “No. I just figure out who’s there and why.” In a moment reminiscent of the movie “Poltergeist,” she says, “Sometimes they have to be redirected to the light.” It’s not hard to find the light when you’re with Sisson. She radiates it. With her four kids and their spouses, six grandchildren

and one great-grandchild she never lacks for familial support, and she has a wide network of friends. “I know a lot of very, very kind people,” she says. On the day of our interview at her home in Halls, she remarks that she has to “run the sweeper” for visitors arriving later that day. Thirteen of them. What else is on her bucket list? “Learning to play golf,” she says. “And for my 90th birthday, I’m going to get married again, this time to a younger man – a handyman type.” She’ll undoubtedly succeed. “I do everything my way,” she says, with her signature laugh and a sparkle in her eye. “Me and Frank Sinatra!”

Most of Pat Sisson’s big family made it down to Alabama to watch her fly. Shown are (back) grandsons Jonathan and Michael Ruh, Jon Dhaene and son Eddie Ruh.; (middle) granddaughter Gracie Gregory and daughter Michelle Gregory, granddaughter Courtney Jones and daughter Margie Jones, granddaughter Kelly Jackson and daughter Ramona Ruh; (front) Sisson and grandson Chase Gregory.

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By Carol Z. Shane Bravery comes in many forms, and recently we’ve seen quite a lot of it – from a heroic, fallen Maryville police officer to rescuers in the aftermath of an Italian earthquake. If we look for them, stories of valor are everywhere. There are quieter, more individual forms of bravery, of course. When Holly Berger was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease this past March, she was determined to meet the affliction head on. Originally from West Virginia, and a Memphis resident for 47 years, Berger moved to Knoxville three years ago with her husband, a retired labor lawyer, to be near her daughter and grandTo page 4

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From page 3 children. Her diagnosis was made seven months after developing a tremor in her left hand. Defined by the Mayo Clinic as a progressive disorder of the nervous system, Parkinson’s affects 10 million people worldwide. All but about four percent are diagnosed after age 50, and men are one and a half more times likely to develop the disease than women. Berger began to investigate opportunities to manage the disease. She found two that really help. Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) targets the body’s core muscles, which, according to RSB trainer Zach Guza, are the first to be weakened by Parkinson’s. His own father was a victim of the disease, and Guza recalls the sorrow of watching his dad simply give in to it. An Air Force veteran, Guza left a career in the corporate world years ago in order to become a personal trainer. During a session at Title Boxing Club on North Peters Road, Guza takes Berger and her classmates through the paces. They start with warm-up and stretching exercises before donning their boxing gloves. Much time is spent on balance, and the mood is lighthearted and positive. To page 5

As she and Bartine hold “chair” pose, Berger uses a yoga block in order to gauge her inner leg strength. Photos by Carol Z. Shane

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From page 4 “I think we’re all imbalanced!� remarks Tom Richmond. “That’s why we’re here!� answers Berger. Guza brings the warm-ups to a close. “Wanna go hit somethin’?� he asks with

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From page 5 Jill Bartine is well-known to Knoxville’s yoga community as an accomplished teacher of the 5000-year-old physical and mental discipline. She, like Guza, welcomes the opportunity to help, and her sessions are individualized to Berger’s needs. “We do balance exercises that also contain cross body motion, like lifting a knee and tapping it with the opposite hand,” says Bartine. “We work on flexibility in the trunk by doing cat/cow, side stretches and twists, both standing and sitting. We focus on deep, steady breath to help with anxiety that may arise from her condition.” Other areas addressed are range of motion in the shoulders and strength in legs and feet. Bartine also makes sure to incorporate plenty of the posture-straightening “mountain pose” in an effort to avoid kyphosis, commonly known as dowager’s hump. “I can already tell that her

posture is improved, and she reports having more energy and that the breathing is helpful,” says Bartine. Of her “can-do” philosophy, Berger says, “Being an only child and benefiting from the things my parents taught me have contributed to my fight attitude.” But mostly she credits her faith. “At the age of 28 I became a Christian. Without God’s presence and hand upon my life I would not be strong enough to battle this newest episode. I have to say that God is the reason I get up every morning.” She quotes from the Book of Psalms: “‘This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it.’” As the RSB session ends for the morning, she joins her fellow classmates in the team cheer: “Float like a butterfly Sting like a bee I’ve got Parkinson’s But it ain’t got me!”

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Brantley helps seniors preserve memories By Shannon Carey Self-published author Mary Ann Brantley tried several times to write her memoir, but it was a struggle. Some of the memories were painful, and sometimes she was just too busy. “I couldn’t get it out,” she said. “It wouldn’t flow, and I would end up in tears.” One day, her daughBrantley ter gave her the push she needed and helped her write the first few pages. “I sat down to write this time and it flowed,” she said. “It was my busiest time as a tax-preparer, but I was done in two or three months. As I wrote, I had that feeling of energy and feeling that flow in my heart and I knew it was God’s time for that to be written.” The book, titled “Acorns from Ivy,” details Brantley’s childhood experiences. Writing it was a cathartic experience and helped her find peace and forgiveness for her father. “I was harboring bitterness and unforgiveness,” she said. “I found my healing by following God’s principles.” Now, Brantley is extending a helping hand to those who may have trouble writ-

ing their own memoirs. She started the Acorns from Ivy Christian Ministry to visit assisted living facilities. She hosts readings of inspirational works and visits each room with a book cart, offering free books to those who want them. In addition, she offers help to assisted living residents in writing down their life experiences, meeting with them each week to get their memories down on paper. Right now, she visits facilities in Maynardville and Norris, but she will go “wherever the good Lord leads me.” She is also looking for others to help with the ministry. “I just want to help other people say what they need to say,” she said. “If you’ve lived to be 70-something years old, you’ve got a story to tell.” Brantley said she would like to help the residents self-publish, just a few copies for their friends and family. “It’s not to make money,” she said. “It’s to help people. I tell them that if we don’t do anything but get your story into print, if that’s as far as it goes, you’ve accomplished something.” The benefits, she said, depend on the life lived. For some, writing a memoir is the creation of a historical document. “It sets down a record for you family of things that will die with you if they are not told, especially about your faith,” Brantley

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make it flow,” and asks questions to fill in details. “She’s excited about it,” said Brantley. “She said, ‘I’ve struggled for years to get my story out.’” The ministry also gives copies of “Acorns from Ivy” free to those who want a copy. Donations are accepted but not required. Brantley has a new book out, “Maddie’s Awakening,” the story of a young lady who “learns the hard way what the true meaning of love is,” said Brantley. Info or to volunteer: acornsfromivy@ gmail.com

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