Halls/Fountain City Shopper-News 091613

VOL. 52 NO. 37

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Miracle Maker

Meet Mary Kerr, program facilitator for the Knox County Schools coupon books.

Kerr is the biggest fan the books could ever hope to find.

“They’re my passion,” she says of the coupon books, which students are selling through Sept. 23. “I know how much they help the schools here in Knox County. I believe in what I’m doing.”

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See Betsy Pickle’s story on A-9

Halls guy to host ‘Mull’ TV show “Not bad for a little Halls boy, huh?” is how Tommy Spencer put it when asked about being the new host of the “Mull Singing Convention.”

No doubt somewhere in heaven, J. Bazzel Mull just turned to wife Elizabeth and said, “Ain’t that right, Lady Mull?”

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North Side Y to open ‘The Garage’ Expansion will add parking, new workout area

By Jake Mabe The Garage will soon be open at the Bob Temple North Side YMCA. And, no, I don’t mean a spot to store tools.

Senior program director Bekah McElhannon showed off the new expansion area last week, the centerpiece of which is a 1,600-square-foot open floor fitness space.

Designed to appeal to teenagers and young adults, The Garage will feature both traditional and functional training equipment, as well as some cardio equipment.

“It will have an industrial look and will have equipment for those looking for a Crossfit-type workout,” McElhannon said. “We’re excited about it.”

The space opened when the Y entered into a contract this year to hold its child care program after school at Halls Elementary. McElhannon says the expansion includes

Bob Temple North Side YMCA senior program director Bekah McElhannon shows off the sign announcing the Y’s expansion, nicknamed “The Garage.” Photo by Jake Mabe

demolishing an outdoor playground for more parking as well.

“Since 2009, we have tripled our membership to serve 2,300 families and that’s not counting people who come here for classes. We also have a summer swim team that includes 110 kids, so when we have a match, they are here plus their families and friends, as well as another team of 110 kids and their families and friends, plus people just coming

here to work out. The Halls High and Powell High swim teams also practice here.”

The Garage will have its own entrance, bathrooms, a training room for lifeguard and CPR classes, a room that will be used as a yoga studio or for group exercises, and an office for the health and well-being director.

The expansion also meet that the current cardio exercise space will be expanded. The gym will

also be available more often when certain classes move to The Garage. Child Watch will remain in its current location.

McElhannon will be leaving soon for the West Side YMCA, but says Ray Kitts is the branch director and Scott Jones is the membership director.

The Garage opens Tuesday, Oct. 1. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at noon Tuesday, Oct. 8.

Info: 922-9622.

See Jake Mabe’s story on page A-3

Thank a teacher An old bumper sticker said: “If you can read this, thank a teacher.”

That bar has been raised.

Now teachers must feed students of all aptitudes and abilities through a chute for testing.

If scores are high enough, the teachers get to do it again next year. If not, there is no thanks and maybe no job.

Great Schools Partnership has set the second annual “Thank a Teacher Week,” Sept.

30 through Oct. 4. Amazingly, some teachers are saying “no thanks.” They are whispering, though, because their tenure (can’t fire me without cause) has vaporized.

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See Sandra Clark’s column on A-4

NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ

Halls B&P to meet The Halls B&P will meet at noon Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Beaver Brook Country Club.

Halls High assistant principal Mike Toth is bringing students who participated in the Summer Bridge Program and Mike Cohen will discuss the upcoming Halls business summitt, a B&P initiative to boost area businesses. Lunch is $10.

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Blueway can reduce flooding

By Sandr Sandra dra a Clark Cla Cl ark k Bonnie Holloway and the Hallsdale Powell Utility District are often at odds, but that was not the case at last week’s evening meeting. Holloway showed pictures of debris blockages on Beaver Creek near Halls Heights and Fountaincrest subdivisions and said they account for the flooding in her backyard as well as water backing up in HPUD manholes.

Holloway said Heath Haun, Knox County construction inspector supervisor, had promised to start work on Wednesday to remove the blockages.

He found 41 places to clean in a 5-1/2 mile stretch of Beaver Creek and five were full blockages. Three are

behind Fountaincrest, she said.

Contacted later, Haun said the debris clearing is scheduled for this week. It is permitted because Beaver Creek has been designated a blueway, a state waterway where individuals can canoe or kayak.

Otherwise the HPUD meeting was uneventful.

CEO Darren Cardwell said slow growth of new housing, combined with record rains, has squeezed revenue.

“We’re about a half million dollars under projected revenues, but we’re con- This Beaver Creek debris near the property line of Bonnie and Gene Holloway in Fountaintrolling the expense side crest subdivision is set for cleanup this week. Photo by Heath Haun (to maintain a balanced ups in August. The district gallons of wastewater. to three contractors. The budget),” said Cardwell.

Payments of approxi- next board meeting will be HPUD set 36 meters and treated 242 million gallons inspected 10 sewer hook- of water and 191.4 million mately $325,000 were paid 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14.

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“You’re sweating,” says organizer Karla Smith of Zumba, which melds choreographed movements with energetic music. “But it’s fun.”

Smith, a manager at Chesapeake’s, turned to her Zumba instructor, Melinda Wolfe, when she was trying to come up with an idea for a fundraiser. All of the restaurants in the Copper Cellar family are raising money for the Ameri-

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Inskip guy designs downtown planters Have you walked downtown lately and noticed the gorgeous planters? They’re in gloriously draping bloom, free eye candy for all.

The outstanding beauty of the planters on the north end of Gay Street is the work of Greg Blankenship and his company, Gregory’s Greenhouse Productions in Inskip.

The planters on the 100 and 200 blocks and several other downtown locations have been funded by Dewhirst Properties since they were installed.

Ann Marie Tugwell of Dewhirst says of Blankenship: “He does an absolutely excellent job. It’s because he knows how and he really, really cares.”

The Central Business Improvement District intends to begin funding Blankenship’s work with the planters all through downtown, according to CBID director Michele Hummel.

Blankenship is looking forward to new designs in the planters for the upcoming cooler season.

“We’ve been tweaking our details of varieties and blends, and we’re getting Dwarf Alberta spruce trees and others plants prepared for winter months displays,” Blankenship says. “I have all the containers mapped and I’m working on documenting the different conditions at each location. We will bring a cohesive design throughout.”

Gregory’s supplies plants to several local shops, including Pratt’s Country Market and Mayo Garden Centers, and currently sets up at Market Square and

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New Harvest Park. The mobile unit goes to private gatherings and garden clubs, where Blankenship gives talks and advice and sells onsite.

As a wholesaler, Gregory’s does not have a walk-in business.

“We’re thinking about giving classes. Our main goal is to set people up with success with their plantings.”

Blankenship is a 1983 Central High graduate. He was involved from an early age in hybridizing dogwoods with his father, John Blankenship, who paid Greg to pick dogwood berries for propagating.

Gregory’s, now in business for 20 years, was active in selling different dogwood varieties, but the dogwoods have taken a back seat to annual and perennial plants.

Early in his career, Blankenship worked at Calloway Gardens in Georgia.

The ‘we’ at Gregory’s includes Lauren Schaab, who received her higher education in fine arts. Originally from Powell Valley, Schaab is enjoying designing with the colors and textures of plants.

“We are beautifying Knoxville one planter at a time.”

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Greg Blankenship, owner and manager of Gregory’s, enjoys his flower-filled backyard.

Lauren Schaab of Gregory’s Greenhouse Productions brings Flora to Market Square to help display plants. The containers in the far background are the work of Gregory’s. Photos by Libby Morgan

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Gregory’s is the creator of beautiful downtown planters. This one is near the women’s suffrage tribute statue on Market Square. Photo submitted

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Soil. You must use the correct type of growing medium. I buy my soils by the truckload, and they aren’t cheap. The only brand I’ve seen at retail stores that I would recommend is a brand called “3B.” And replenish the soil every time the container is replanted.

Fertilization. We use slow release with minor nutrients plus liquid fertilizer periodically. Again, the professional brands are much better.

Plants. Choose the right plants for the level of light and the seasonal temperatures. Any good garden shop will give free advice about placing plants.

Service. Give it the right watering and care.

Water and fertilize when it’s needed. Not too much, not too little.

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Admission on Saturday is $20 for a family pass and $10 for individuals. The event is an annual fundraiser for the Fountain City Art Center.

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Halls guy to host John Sevier Days will bring first governor’s era to life ‘M ull Singing Convention’ “Not bad for a little Halls boy, huh?” is how Tommy Spencer put it when asked about being the new host of the “Mull Singing Convention.”

By Betsy Pickle Marble Springs is having a birthday party for the governor, and everyone is invited.

The party isn’t for the current governor – it’s for John Sevier, first governor of Tennessee – and it celebrates his life and times.

John Sevier Days Living History Weekend takes place 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 W. Gov. John Sevier Highway.

Born in Virginia 268 years ago, Sevier was a militia leader who became a Revolutionary War hero as well as one of Tennessee’s earliest and most popular politicians. He purchased the Marble Springs property in 1796 and lived there until his death in 1815. John Sevier Days focuses on everyday life in the 19th century with demonstrations of such activities as blacksmithing, open-hearth cooking, weaving, soap making, wool processing and quilting.

Of course, military life also will get its due, thanks to weapons demonstrations and drills by the Regiment of Knox County, Tennessee Militia. Attendees at the annual event never seem to get enough.

“They always enjoy getting to join in with the militia,” says Ashleigh Oatts, Marble Springs assistant director. “I see people hanging around the militia camps for hours.”

A reenactment of the Battle of King’s Mountain is one of the highlights of the weekend.

A new feature this year is the “Cabinet of Curiosities.”

Oatts says people should expect something more along the lines of Professor Pickwick than Dr. Caligari.

“I’m looking forward to that one,” she says.

“They should have the opportunity to see what’s left of Lot’s wife,” says executive director Anna Chappelle mysteriously.

Many visitors enjoy watching the blacksmith but are surprised by his contributions.

“They’re actually seeing that you don’t just go to a hardware store and purchase a box of nails,” says Chappelle. “Someone has to make them by hand.”

Young people especially

Jake Mabe MY TWO CENTS Marble Springs assistant director Ashleigh Oatts, left, and executive director Anna Chappelle stand in front of the main cabin.

The multifunctional weaving house is one of several period structures moved from other locations to the Marble Springs site.

The Bonny Kate chapter of the DAR erected this monument made from stones from the old Marble Springs kitchen.

are astounded by how long it takes to do or make things that are convenient and quick in their world, Chappelle and Oatts say. Whether it’s churning butter or weaving, the re-enactors give a faithful depiction of work in the old days.

Seeing history come alive should prove especially valuable to Tennessee schoolchildren now. The public school emphasis on Tennessee history and John Sevier’s role in it is about to expand.

“They just changed the standards this summer, so they’ll be a lot more focused on it,” says Oatts. “King’s Mountain, what John Sevier gave to the founding of Tennessee and how all of that worked is going to be one of the new 4th and 8th grade standards. Then there’s a lot about the state of Franklin and the Watauga Association and those things that

Zumbathon who simply want to donate may send checks made out to the American Cancer Society to the attention of Karla Smith at Chesapeake’s, 500 Henley St., Knoxville, TN 37902.

This is Smith’s first year leading the ACS fundraising charge for Chesapeake’s, and she’s hoping to beat some of the other restaurants in the group, which includes Copper Cellar, Calhoun’s, Cherokee Grill and

John Sevier can slide into.”

Sevier was born Sept.

23, 1745, and died Sept. 24, 1815. He is buried on the lawn of the Old Courthouse downtown.

“He actually was buried originally in Alabama, where he died, and then they moved him in 1889, and 30,000 people came for the reburial on Gay Street,” says Oatts. The remains of his second wife, “Bonny Kate” (1754-1836), were moved there in the 1920s, and a marker for his first wife, Sarah (1746-1780), was put up in the 1950s.

Admission to John Sevier Days is $5 for age 16 and up, $3 age 7-16 and free for 6 and under. Parking is free.

All proceeds benefit Marble Springs’ mission of preservation and education.

Info: marblesprings.net or find Marble Springs on Facebook.

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“Ultimately, it’s not about bragging rights, she said.

“It’s all about raising money for a good cause. It’s fun, and it is good exercise.”

She likes Zumba “because it’s exercise that doesn’t really seem like it’s exercise, but you’re sweating. If you ever go to one of Melinda’s classes, she really sweats you.”

Besides, she wanted to try to work around the

UT-Florida football game, whose time hadn’t been scheduled when she needed to make her plans.

“I know it’s away, but it’s on TV so I figured a lot of people would want to be somewhere to watch that,” she says. “I hope it won’t interfere, but we had to go ahead and decide something.”

Smith will sell “Making Strides” T-shirts, bracelet and pink-ribbon pins at the event.

No doubt somewhere in heaven, J. Bazzel Mull just turned to wife Elizabeth and said, “Ain’t that right, Lady Mull?”

For the unwashed (it’s a joke, don’t send me any angry emails), J. Bazzel Mull and his wife, Elizabeth “Lady” Mull, were the first to put Southern Gospel music on television in East Tennessee. Their popular “Mull Singing Convention” signed on the air on WBIR-TV in 1956. Before that, Mull hosted gospel shows on local radio and later owned his own station, WJBZ, now known as Praise 96.3 FM. J. Bazzel died in 2006 and Elizabeth passed away in 2012. Family and friends were shocked, however, when daughter Charlotte Mull Hutchison died suddenly July 21.

Fans requested that the show (which airs at 7 a.m.

Sundays on MyVLT-2) continue, and that’s where Tommy comes into the tale.

“When Mrs. (Elizabeth) Mull got sick, I hosted the show with Charlotte and hosted some by myself,” Tommy says. “People liked it. I had been friends with the Mulls for years.”

Tommy’s first show aired three weeks ago. The Mull’s

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(tie), Shirley Spignardo, Carol Henley and Louise Nelson; and Sherry Kelly, Susie Schneider and Joan Funkhouser.

Step Aside Scramble (Sept. 10): first place,

in the city limits.

The grants are available this year to 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) status community groups, homeowner associations, schools, scout troops and other organizations. Recipients of a Challenge grant will be reimbursed 50 percent of the cost of a single

Shirley Spignardo, Sandy Schonhoff, Carol Henley and Louise Nelson; second place, Susie Schneider, Carol McGhee, Connie Sharpe and Susan LeCoultre.

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The deadline for applications is Monday, Sept. 16.

Applicants will be notified and announced by Wednesday, Oct. 16. All project work must be completed by Friday, May 30, 2014. Info/applications: www.cityofknoxville. org/recreation/challengegrant.pdf or 215-2017.

Halls resident Tommy Spencer is the new host of the “Mull Singing Convention.” Photo submitted

grandson, Doug Hutchison, appeared on air during Tommy’s debut to hand over the keys.

“We’re not going to change the show that much.

It will have one host and guests. We kept the famous piano entrance, which then moves into a more modern Southern Gospel theme.

“It’s been great. We’re enjoying very high ratings. The response on Facebook has been crazy. All of the original sponsors have stayed with the show, and we’ve even gotten some new ones.”

Tommy grew up in South Knoxville and moved to Halls 12 years ago with his wife, Angela, and son, Ryan.

“We just loved Halls. It had everything we wanted, and we especially loved the school. Halls has the best schools in my opinion.”

A longtime gospel music singer himself, Tommy works by day at Senior Home Assistance of Tennessee, which he founded in 2004.

Asked what it’s like to host a show he grew up watching, Tommy just shakes his head.

“Oh, man. There are no words.”

Ain’t that right, Lady Mull?

Halls Alumni Association seeks annuals

The Halls High Alumni Association is looking for missing Halls High School yearbooks to complete the collections at the Halls High School library and at Hubert LaRue’s Halls Community Museum as a joint fundraiser for the alumni association and the library.

Annuals are needed from the following years: 1924, 1948, 1950, 1951, 1953, 1954, 1957, 1959, 1961, 1967, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1986, 1989 and 1990.

Those willing to donate a yearbook from these years should call Chris Vandergriff at 922-7841.

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Robinella to help ‘Keep The Lights On’ for the VMC

Popular singer/songwriter Robinella is hosting a benefit “Keep The Lights On” concert for the Volunteer Ministry Center 8 p.m. Friday Oct. 4, at The Square Robinella Room on Market Square.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

All proceeds will go to the VMC’s utility assistance program. Info: 524-3926 or visit www.vmcinc.org.

Full disclosure: Robin is a friend of mine and introduced me to my wife. Go see her. She’s good. Plus, it’s for a great cause.

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Dead and deader vote. However, if Waters had conferred regularly with his representative, he would have known that on Jan. 23 the board had voted to remove it from the priority list to which his representative did not object.

Also, if Waters actually attended these meetings, he would have more knowledge about what is happening.

However, if he feels pressure from people in Sevier County who favored this $22 million a mile road project, he may show up in person Victor with constituents at a future Ashe TPO meeting to revive the James White Parkway extension. Even if it fails, he can tell his constituents he tried and try to offset the embarTPO is one of those litrassment of being absent tle-known but still very on Aug. 29. The matter can important organizations come up for reconsideration which the public and many at any future meeting if a public officials know little member makes a motion and about. It includes Sevier, gets a second.

Knox, Blount and Loudon ■ Leadership Knoxcounties plus the city of ville celebrates 30 years of Oak Ridge. Projects in achievement this year and these areas which require will honor prior graduates federal funding must be with a reception Thursday, on the TPO approved list.

Sept. 19, at the Knoxville The four county mayors Zoo. Tammy White leads serve on this body as do the organization. the mayors of Knoxville, ■ State Rep. Bill Farragut, Lenoir City, Alcoa Dunn, who is the senior and Maryville. Jeff Welch Republican from the Knox of MPC is staff director. legislative delegation, When this writer was became a grandfather remayor, he attended the cently. Dunn will complete meetings faithfully. Then20 years in the House in county executive Tommy 2014. He plans on seeking Schumpert attended an 11th two-year term. regularly. Mayor Rogero, to ■ Mary Pat Tyree, forher credit, attends regumer wife of former mayor larly. However, most county Randy Tyree, has moved mayors do not attend and back to Knoxville from instead send a representaNashville and has joined tive which is unfortunate.

Coldwell Banker Wallace Sevier County Mayor and Wallace, Realtors.

Larry Waters, who is the She has a website at www. most senior county mayor MTyree.cbww.com/. of all 95 counties in TennesShe was a Realtor when see (serving over 36 years she lived in Knoxville. now), criticized the TPO ■ Apologies for not action on the grounds he recalling that former council was not notified this would member Rob Frost (now be before TPO. At this council attorney) and wife meeting, he failed to have Erin had a son, Charlie, on a representative present Sept. 26, 2005, when Frost which he normally sends. was seeking his second term It may be a valid comon council. He joins Joe plaint that he did not know Bailey and Ed Shouse and in the motion to remove the October, Mark Campen, in Parkway extension was those who fathered a child coming up that day for a while on council.

Is the James White Parkway extension really dead?

Probably, but not totally. It all happened on Aug. 29 when the local TPO (Transportation Planning Organization) voted to remove it from their list of projects (TIP). TDOT Commissioner John Schroer threw in the towel and beat a fast retreat. Gov. Haslam said he would work to improve Chapman Highway.

The Affordable Care Act takes effect Jan 1. Extended enrollment runs Oct. 1 to March 31, 2014. After that, the enrollment period will be Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, mirroring Medicare.

Betty Bean Are we ready?

Sort of. Tennessee is one of 26 states that opted not to create a healthcare exchange – the marketplace where consumers can shop for health insurance – so anyone wanting coverage must rely on the exchange set up by the federal government.

Is this mandatory even though Tennessee isn’t participating?

Yes. Those who do not have health insurance are required to sign up. Exemptions will be granted in several categories, including the indigent, American Indians, undocumented immigrants, incarcerated individuals, those with religious objections and those for whom the lowest cost plan exceeds eight percent of their annual income. In 2014, the penalty for not enrolling is the greater of $95 or one percent of taxable income. In 2015, the pen-

Thank a teacher

An old bumper sticker said: “If you can read this, thank a teacher.”

That bar has been raised.

Now teachers must feed students of all aptitudes and abilities through a chute for testing. If scores are high enough, the teachers get to do it again next year. If not, there is no thanks and maybe no job.

Great Schools Partnership has set the second annual “Thank a Teacher Week,” Sept. 30 through Oct. 4. Amazingly, some teachers are saying “no thanks.” They are whispering, though, because their tenure (can’t fire me without cause) has vaporized.

As the Shopper-News contribution to “Thank a Teacher Week,” Jake Mabe and I want to hear from Volunteer Women’s Republican Club will meet noon Monday, teachers or their spouses, Sept. 16, at Buddy’s Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Lunch ($12 parents or kids. Trust us not buffet) begins at 11:30 a.m. Program: City Council Candidates. Info: to reveal your identity or knoxgop.org. drop us an anonymous note Halls Republican Club will meet 7-8 p.m. Monday, Sept 16, at or email. the Boys & Girls Club of Halls/Powell, 1819 Dry Gap Pike. Guest ■ What do you think is speaker: Knox County District Attorney candidate Charme Knight. right and what’s wrong with Social hour begins at 6.

Knox County Schools?

South Knox Republican Club will meet 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, ■ Are we moving too fast at Gary Underwood Park on Moore Road. Info: knoxgop.org. with education reform?

■ What is best for kids?

Powell Republican Club will meet 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at Shoney’s on Emory Road. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. Info: knoxgop.org.

Jake and I are a generation apart, but we share Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett will host a one-on-one cona love for Knox County stituent meeting 3-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at Burlington Branch

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What about Medicare recipients?

Medicare recipients who are happy with their plans don’t have to make any changes, although they can shop around if they wish (an option available every year).

Becky Harmon, a registered nurse who is Knox County coordinator for the Tennessee Health Care Coalition (a volunteer group that is disseminating information about the ACA) says two significant changes are already in place for Medicare recipients because of ACA: an increasing number of preventive and wellness services, and the shrinking of the “doughnut hole” gap on prescription drug benefits.

“There are many benefits – pap smears, mammograms, flu shots, colonoscopies, etc., that are now available with no co-pay at all,” Harmon said.

“And there’s the shrinking of ‘doughnut hole.’ which will disappear by 2020.

Starting that year, beneficiaries will be responsible for 25 percent of the cost of their drugs, no matter the size of their bill.

In 2012, moe than 3.5 million seniors who fell in the Medicare Part D “doughnut hole” were giv-

Sandra Clark Schools. Both of us came from a family of educators.

We’ve demonstrated support for individual teachers, principals and community schools. We’ve both been jarred by the feedback we’re getting from those who will talk.

There’s a tremendous disconnect.

An example was the new principal of Powell High School, Nathan Langlois, telling the Powell Business and Professional Association last week that he will have failed if he does not add weight to the diploma of his graduates. What does that even mean?

The business leaders in the room would be happy with graduates who can read, write and operate a computer. We want to win a few football games and graduate kids who can move on with their lives without dropping out of school or getting killed on area roads.

Tennessee Health Care Campaign (THCC) sponsored a panel discussion on the Affordable Healthcare Act last week at the Beck Cultural Exchange. Becky Harmon (standing, in red), THCC’s Knox County coordinator, explains a fine point of the law while Rick Roach (at left) and Dr. Mary Headrick listen. Todd Shelton is behind Harmon to the left. Photo by Betty Bean en deiscounts on medication. The Affordable Care Act aims at shrinking and closing the doughnut hole, making it easier for those that fall inside that coverage gap. This closure will happen over the next 10 years, with 2020 seeing savings of 75 percent of brand named and generic drugs.

“We would get calls at the Office on Aging from people who couldn’t afford their insulin anymore.”

Already in effect: Children covered by family policies can keep the coverage until they are 26. Coverage cannot be denied because

of pre-existing conditions.

Lifetime caps on medical benefits have been eliminated.

Info: 800-318-2596 or www.healthcare.gov.

For in-person assistance, watch the media for announcements.

“Organizations like Cherokee Health Systems will be working with their own patients, and the rest of us will be volunteers. The state has not chosen to put any money into assisting, so all the information, education and enrollment in the Volunteer State is being done by volunteers,” Harmon said.

PBPA members have contributed thousands of dollars toward teen driver safety, a program initiated by now-school board member Kim Sepesi Severance.

Langlois left with pledges of support for at least seven iPads for his new lab. Powell residents vote every day by sending their kids and grandkids to public schools.

Many who can afford to send their young’uns to private schools are supporting PHS. It must have come as a shock to hear their principal say the diplomas lack “weight.”

I’ve yet to hear a reasonable explanation for why principal Ken Dunlap was demoted to assistant principal at West High School.

Last year Powell was the only county high school designated a Reward School by the state.

If parents and business leaders are happy with the outcome, what’s driving the push for reform of public schools that are working?

Does anyone know or care what I scored on the ACT? So trust us to record and report your comments fairly. Call this week. My cell number is 661-8777 and Jake’s is 466-6398. (Call Jake on Tuesday when he’s back from a short vacation.)

Staples responds Rick Staples, candidate for city council from District 4, has responded to last week’s story about Nick Della Volpe’s response to the Fraternal Order of Police.

Yes, Staples is Rick Staples a member of FOP. Yes, he announced his candidacy at the FOP meeting. But he says his candidacy is about more than support for the police and deputies’ pension.

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Hailing the hobo

Dormitory life of yesteryear

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D

uring a conversation with a young couple in the lobby of the Clarence Brown Theatre several months ago, we finally got around to talking about dormitory living.

It was apparent that they lived in the same dorm, and when I acquired about co-ed dormitory living they said, “Oh yes, we live in the same dorm.” My query also produced a quizzical look on their faces that said, “What’s so strange about that?”

I never tried to explain how it was 50 years ago, but our conversation did bring back some fond memories.

My wife and I first met at the university some 53 years ago, when women and men lived in separate dorms.

And it was not often that a man was allowed to enter a women’s dorm beyond the sitting area, where he would pick up his date.

Also vivid in my memory are house mothers. These were usually elderly women whose job was to ensure that their students were in the dorm before curfew. They actually treated their students as if they were their own children. When it was near curfew time, they often positioned themselves near the front door to see who got in and who got locked out.

I can remember running up the sidewalk with my date trying to beat the 11 o’clock curfew, and the house mother standing behind the glass door smiling and locking it just as I reached for the door knob.

Of course, this didn’t go over very well with my date because it meant she was confined to campus for two weeks. They called it “being campused.” One trick I learned was to set my watch back five minutes and try to show it to her through the glass door. This worked for a while, but then she caught on to me.

During breaks between quarters, I often took my date home, which was some 50 miles away. I also helped her carry her suitcase down the stairs while the house mother ran ahead of us in the corridor hollering “man in the hall, man in the hall.”

At that point you could hear the doors creak open slightly to allow the girls to get a look at the intruder, and there were often wolf whistles.

There was, however, some interaction between the men’s dorm and the women’s dorm, and one such interaction was “panty raids.”

This fad, like phone booth stuffing and goldfish swallowing, actually began at the University of Michigan and reached its zenith as one might expect, at the University of California, where 3,000 students rushed a women’s dorm to shuffle through their rooms collecting panties and other undergarments.

This fad never reached that proportion at UT, but such raids did take place from time to time. Often the girls would write their names and phone numbers in their panties and drop them out the windows to the boys. There would then be a mad scramble to catch them. For the lucky boy, this usually resulted in a blind date with the lingerie’s owner.

After we were married, we gave up dormitory life and moved into a private apartment near campus.

The university did offer married student housing, which we used some years later when my wife was in graduate school. We rented a university married couple apartment on Kingston Pike that overlooked the Cumberland Avenue strip. It was a highrise building and we were near the top floor.

For the most part, it was a good experience since it put us in contact with other married couples, some of whom have become lifelong friends. There was, however, one inconvenience. There were only two elevators, and one was usually tied up with someone moving in or out. This left only one elevator for regular use, and when you

lived near the top floor, the wait could often be as long as 10 minutes.

Looking back, the socalled “sexual revolution” that began with panty raids has resulted in freedoms that would have been beyond the comprehension of students 50 years ago. And I doubt that the young couple we were talking with in the Clarence Brown Theatre lobby would have believed that just getting into the reception area of a girl’s dorm to pick up your date was done under strict supervision and scrutiny. And I also doubt that many of today’s students have ever heard of house mothers, curfews or being “campused.”

The French classic author, Francois de la Rochefoucauld, once said, “The only thing constant in life is change.”

Coming to grips with that reality makes one realize that change is inevitable and is not all bad. It would, indeed, be a boring world if things never changed, and that includes changes in dormitory life during the past 50 years.

One can only imagine what the next 50 years will bring. But one thing you can count on: It will not be boring.

smoke from the engine’s smokestack. I’d dream about being an engineer. Or a brakeman. Or, hell I’ll say it, a hobo.

It got worse the first time I heard Jimmie Rodgers.

Somebody – I think it was one of my grandfathers – had some Rodgers hobo songs on 78s. Later, I heard Merle Haggard, and then Dolly, Emmylou and Linda, sing Jimmie’s “Hobo’s Meditation.”

Tonight as I lay on the boxcar, just waiting for a train to pass by; What will become of the hobo whenever his time comes to die?

At Clear Springs Baptist Church, I heard “Life’s Railway to Heaven” and figured that’s where the hobo was ultimately headed. It’s the way I want to go, I’ll tell you for sure.

The itch endures. If I could, I’d take off tomorrow and ride every line that

Amtrak serves. Oh, I’d pay for a ticket, of course, which is why this will remain a dream, at least for now.

But I admire the hobo of yesteryear. It’s easy, you see, for it to seem romantic from the comfort of one’s easy chair.

I love the television series “The Fugitive.” I always perked up when David Janssen’s Dr. Richard Kimble would hop a freight. In a couple of episodes at least, such an action comes back to haunt the good doctor.

As it is, I sit here, dreaming my dreams, living vicariously through shows and songs, lamenting the life of the hobo.

There’s a Master up yonder in Heaven; got a place that we might call our home.

Will we have to work for a living? Or can we continue to roam?

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But every now and then, usually on Friday nights when I am driving east on I-640 near Broadway, I will see a freight train. And wish I could hop aboard just like in the movies, a modernday Jimmie Rodgers, riding the rails.

I’ve always loved trains.

Most boys do, for whatever reason. I first entered Manhattan by rail (10 days before 9/11). I would travel that way exclusively if I could.

But those days are long, long gone, unless I move to the Northeast. Even then, it will never be the same.

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Please tell Butch this one matters If you see Butch before I There was one stretch where do, please tell him this next the winner won the SEC one matters.

East 11 of 14 years.

No point in going back to the beginning of time. The two schools had a few early connections and played an occasional game but for this Marvin tale, let’s start with 1963.

Tennessee’s acting athWest letic director went to a late summer fish fry in Fayetteville, Ark., so he could see his former Florida quarterThe Florida Gators are back, a young assistant on an official problem. They’ve Frank Broyles’ Arkansas whipped the Volunteers staff. eight consecutive times.

Just as Jim McDonald That is pretty close to be- was starting as coach of the coming a habit.

Volunteers, athletic director In theory, this would be Bob Woodruff was thinka fine rivalry if Tennessee ing who might be a replacecould win one now and then. ment. Doug Dickey was first Once upon a time, this choice. match of salty words and The switch worked for hard hits was really big. most of six seasons, un-

til Florida wanted Dickey back in Gainesville. That idea hatched in late summer 1969. What followed were denials, lies and damn lies. The Gator Bowl, bringing together Tennessee and Florida, was the depths of awkwardness. There remains some question as to where Dickey’s heart was that day.

A funny thing happened the next September. Dickey had to bring his new team to Neyland Stadium to play the guys he left behind. The Vols annihilated the Gators.

In no other so-called rivalry has there been so many sticking points.

Consider 1977: the Gators scored with 46 seconds left to build a 10-point lead. The Vols responded with a fumble. Game over, right?

The Gators gained easy ground. With three seconds remaining, they surprisingly called time out. More surprisingly, quarterback Terry LeCount threw what looked like a TD pass to Wes Chandler. Officials interceded and said out of bounds.

Trying to pile on points and further embarrass beaten visitors caused an explosion. All heck broke loose. There was a genuine brawl at midfield.

Said John Majors: “Our time will come.”

It took a while.

After growing up in Johnson City, Steve Spurrier went off to be a Gator great, returned as coach and added other insults to injury. He scored far more points than necessary and made big jokes at Tennes-

All we have are questions No one was able to give him an answer, nor from that day did anyone dare to ask him any more questions.

(Matthew 22: 46 NRSV) Ring the bells that still can ring, Forget your perfect offering.

There is a crack in everything.

That’s how the light gets in.

(Leonard Cohen)

In my first job after college, my boss was a man whose most famous quote was, “Don’t bring me problems! Bring me solutions!”

In his discussions (argu-

ments? banter?) with the Pharisees, Jesus was the consummate debater.

He discussed and sparred with them, taught them and led them into traps designed

see that Jesus was at times impatient with the slowness Cross of his students, especially Currents his disciples. However, if someone came to him sinLynn cerely seeking knowledge – Pitts or better yet, wisdom – Jesus was willing to teach.

It was my discovery of to open their eyes to see Leonard Cohen’s verse things they had no desire (quoted above) that was an to see. He asked them ques- “Aha!” moment for me.

Our wondering, our cutions (what our teachers called “thought questions” riosity and (let’s be honest) when I was in school) to our ignorance are, in truth, the “crack in everything” make them think.

In other words, he that provides the entry point for the light to get in. brought them problems.

If we read the Gospels If we are willing to allow carefully and honestly, we new thoughts, to reach new

see’s expense.

Florida was the beneficiary of the infamous fax of the Tennessee playbook.

Florida was the beneficiary of the Jabar Gaffney noncatch. Florida did miss a field goal in 1998.

Phillip Fulmer had serious difficulty with the Gators. The hall-of-fame coach lost 12 of 17. Peyton Manning was in the eye of that storm. He did not beat Florida. Some setbacks were not all his fault.

Consider 1995: The Gators, trailing 30-14, scored 48 consecutive points to turn an exciting game into a 62–37 romp. Danny Wuerffel threw for six touchdowns and won the cover of Sports Illustrated.

Consider 1996: The Gators scored five touchdowns

in the first 25 minutes.

Later, Tim Tebow inflicted hurt on the Vols but Eric Berry got him for a big one, a pick and 96-yard interception return. Alas, Florida won, 59-20.

Lane Kiffin was a lot of help. He popped off, accusing Urban Meyer of cheating. Next he said he was going to sing “Rocky Top” all night long after his Vols beat the Gators. I suppose you recall how that turned out.

Nothing happened during Derek Dooley’s three years but the losses were not runaways.

Tennessee-Florida needs serious rejuvenation. When you are talking to Butch, ask him to begin to start to turn this thing around.

understandings, to learn, we can begin to find answers to our questions.

That is when we grow and become.

I remember when my daughter Jordan came home from college for her very first fall break. She described her experience in classes as “honing my mind,” and she accompanied that statement with a movement of her head as if she was sharpening a knife on a whetstone. She was discovering the “crack in everything” and the light was pouring in.

There are some folks who are afraid to ask questions, particularly about matters of faith, about the Bible.

They think it is impertinent, or sacrilegious.

I believe that the Bible is sturdy enough to stand up to our questions, and I believe that it contains the answers we need to find our way to God. It is a compass that points us in the right direction. It is a whetstone that we can hone our souls on.

Our questions are “the crack in everything,” the opening that lets the light in.

Ask your questions. Ask them over and over, if need be. Ask them of different people. Ask them of God. Keep on asking, until you find answers, until the light gets in.

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HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY Shopper news • SEPTEMBER 16, 2013 • A-7

‘Mr. Anthony’ steps out on field named for father

By Betty Bean Anthony Anderson knows he’s being watched.

And that’s OK. It’s part of his job as the Emerald Youth Foundation’s elementary and middle school Just Lead coordinator at Mount Zion Baptist Church, one of 21 churches and faith-based organizations in the Just Lead Network. Anthony’s been there since January, and he started by recruiting kids from Sarah Moore Greene and Green Elementary Schools as well as Vine and Holston Middle Schools to attend the after-school program.

Once he gets them there, it’s his job to interact with some 50 children and teens, many of whom don’t have a father figure in their lives.

It’s also part of his job as an assistant football coach at Austin-East, where a young, inexperienced Roadrunner team started the year with three losses and is looking for better days to come.

It was part of his life as a high-profile student athlete at A-E and as a football player at the University of Tennessee.

And most fundamentally, it is part of the legacy passed down to him from his family, where he learned the importance of role mod-

Flint is new music minister at Beaver Dam Ryan Flint is the new minister of music at Beaver Dam Baptist Church.

Flint joined the staff Sept. 8. He and wife Katie come from First Baptist Church of O’Fallon in Missouri, where he was minister of worship.

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els at an early age.

“I see some of these kids who don’t have the father figure I have, or the mother I have, or the grandmothAnderson er or the uncles or the world’s coolest aunt, and I know God has put me in this position to be someone they can talk to.

This is a huge opportunity that Emerald Youth Foundation’s given me to be back in East Knoxville to try to mold and maintain what’s left of the community.”

He’s “Mr.” Anthony to the kids, and at the ripe old age of 24, he tries to pass along the lessons he has learned.

“We make sure they do their homework, and go into the Bible with them.

We have life conversations to see how they’re thinking.

They like talking to Mr. Anthony, they say I’m young, but yet they say I’m old at the same time, because I’ve known some of them since I worked at the city rec center when they were little kids.

“We had Orange and White Day the week of the first game, and I brought my jersey and helmet and stuff.

It shocked them. I played

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Anthony is the son of Jean and Sam Anderson.

His mother is a music teacher at Ritta Elementary School and his father was the first African-American to chair the Knox County school board. Before that, he was a successful head football coach and athletic director at Austin-East, a position he left when he was tapped by former Mayor Victor Ashe to work for the city as director of Parks and Recreation.

“My freshman year in high school, the first thing anybody asked was ‘What’s it like to play on that field named after your father?’ I’d pull out my ID, where it says ‘Samuel Anthony Anderson,’ and I’d say, ‘I won’t know until I score my first touchdown on my dad’s field.’

When I did, the announcer said ‘Touchdown Anthony Anderson on Sam Anderson Field!’ And I scored not just

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We miss you more and more as the years go by. You are loved and will never be forgotten.

Love, Mom & Dad

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can provide several meals to people at Wesley House,” said UMC member and UMW president Lynn Blair.

Wesley House Foundation caters to inner-city residents and is sponsored by UMW. Afterschool care and tutoring is provided and seniors frequent the Wesley House facility during the day for activities and lunch.

Necessities are often provided to those in need.

Sales at Faith UMC are held in the spring and fall with items donated entirely by church members who also work the sale.

KARM workers trucked off some great leftover items for future use.

Info: www.kfl-luncheon.com.

■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, hosts weekly “Wednesday Night Dinners and Classes.” Dinner with drink and dessert: $5 for adults, $3 for children, or $16 for the entire family; served at 5:45 p.m. Classes and activities available after dinner for adults, youth and children.

Nursery is available for infants upon request. Dinner reservations/ info: 690-1060.

■ Knoxville Fellowship Luncheon meets at noon each Tuesday at Golden Corral.

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■ Cross Roads Presbyterian hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry 6-8 p.m. each second Tuesday and 9-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday. Info: 922-9412.

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Anthony has another close relative – his twin sister Jenae, a Georgia Tech graduate who was a member of track team there, and is now a law student at Florida A&M University.

Anthony’s years at UT were turbulent. He was recruited by Philip Fulmer and played under Lane Kiffin and Derek Dooley. He has fond memories of Kiffin’s year here, and, except for the way he left, doesn’t hold his bolting for the University of Southern California against him.

Anthony, who gladly claims the title Vol For Life, doesn’t say much about Dooley, except that he “liked Kiffin 10 times better.” But he has high hopes for Butch Jones, whom he credits with restoring faith among players and alumni.

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Which brings Anthony back around to his own upbringing: “People always say I smile a lot. That’s because I was raised by people who gave me opportunities, and without those opportunities, I wouldn’t be the person I am.”

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HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY Shopper news • SEPTEMBER 16, 2013 • A-9

Crazy over coupon books Shopper News Presents Miracle Makers

By Betsy Pickle

Judging by recent Facebook posts, there are plenty of parents of Knox County schoolchildren who are not excited about the annual campaign to sell the school system’s coupon books. But there’s one woman who greets the selling season with as much enthusiasm as a Vol fan on the first game day of fall.

Meet Mary Kerr, program facilitator for the Knox County Schools coupon books.

Kerr is the biggest fan the books could ever hope to find.

“They’re my passion,” she says of the coupon books, which students are selling through Sept.

23. “I know how much they help the schools here in Knox County. I believe in what I’m doing.”

Kerr’s talent may not lie in the classroom, but her services have been invaluable to the children of Knox County. Last year’s sales raised almost $1.4 million for the schools.

Kerr has been with the program since the beginning, 25 years ago.

Actually, in the first year, she was still working with the Title I program.

“They had some glitches in that first year, and they asked me to help them, and I’ve been helping them ever since,” she says, sitting in a large room at the Knox County Central building that’s packed with boxes of coupon books and incentive items for the kids.

Kerr and her boss, Scott Bacon, supervisor of business partnerships for KCS, both came at the couponbook program obliquely. In 1989, Bacon was with Roddy Coca-Cola Bottling Co., the presenting sponsor.

“New Coke drove me over here,” he jokes.

Over its 25 years, the book has gone through several name changes.

It’s now known as The Original Knox County Schools Coupon Book.

The program started when Earl Hoffmeister was superintendent. Kerr says he got the idea from the superintendent of Hamilton County Schools.

“Hamilton County Schools has done it one year longer than we have,” she says.

After working with outside producers for four years, Bacon and Kerr decided to handle the books in-house in the fifth year.

The first four years, the schools kept $6.50 from each book, says Kerr.

“Now they’re getting $8 of that $10.”

The 1989 coup coupon pon book red to the is tiny compa compared current one.

Another 70 cents pe per book redistributeed among is redistributed h l i llower-i schools in lower-income communities and 13 cent communities, cents goes to school libraries.

While Kerr calls Bacon the “front man,” Bacon says Kerr does most of the work of enlisting merchants.

“After 25 years, it pretty much sells itself,” Kerr says.

It’s easy to see how Kerr’s warm personality would endear her to business owners and managers. She seems never to have met a stranger.

“It’s all about relationships. I have a relationship with just about every business in the book.”

Kerr was born in Coffeyville, Kan., while her father was serving in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II, but as soon as she and her mother were released from the hospital, they came home to Knoxville.

She graduated from Central High School in 1963.

After working at what’s now JCPenney and going to UT at night for a couple of years, she got a job in accounts payable for Knox County Schools. Superintendent Mildred Doyle insisted that she keep working after she had her first child, and she put Kerr to work at home logging support data for Title I. Her duties expanded after she returned to work full-time.

In addition to the coupon books, she also is involved in Partners in Education, Dine Out for Education, Principal for a Day, Teacher of the Year, the Teacher Supply Depot and Career Day at the Knoxville Expo Center. But the coupon books are her baby.

“The beautiful thing about this program is that each school decides how they want to spend their money.

“It’s a win-win-win. It’s a win for the merchants because they get extra traffic in their stores. It’s a win for the customer because they save money. And it’s a great, huge win for

Mary Kerr rests against a mountain of incentive T-shirts as she shows off the inaugural Kids First coupon book from 1989 and this year’s model. Photos by Betsy Pickle

The most recent coupon books sit atop shadowboxes holding the first two decades’ worth of books.

the schools and the students because they get upgraded technology, upgraded playground equipment, new security equipment – whatever they want to spend it on.

“What else can you sell that the school gets to keep 80 perA Magic 8 Ball, one of the sales incentives for cent of the profit? Nothing.” students, tells Mary Kerr she “absolutely” will In 1989, the book had 144 have a successful coupon book sales campages, with 86 merchants ofpaign this year. fering 114 coupons. The 2013 book has 256 pages, with 279 merchants – including 43 new ones – offering 350 coupons. There’s Students sold 102,205 books in also a special 25th anniversary QR 1989. In 2012, they sold 153,642. code that reveals extras savings on Kerr picks up a red Magic 8 Ball the 25th day of each month.

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Candidates prepare for homecoming Central High School candidates

Central, Gibbs and Halls high schools are preparing for homecoming festivities and are patiently waiting to see who will be crowned homecoming queen (or king) during their respective football games.

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Candidates for Central High homecoming include Kara Clark (cheerleading); Christina Whaley (HOSA); As part of the newly- students out of their cars Melissa Shih (Winterlaunched Halls 4 Life pro- and walk them inside the guard); Stefanie Corum gram, members of the building while inviting (swim team); Yeni Martinez cheerleading team greet them to see them cheer on (BETA Club); Susan Bennett students and open car doors Friday nights. On Wednes- (choir); Amanda Mitchell every Friday morning at days, members of the Halls (dance team); Blake Coker area elementary schools.

High baseball team greet (CDCA); Jordan Eschman The cheerleaders help students.

(PIRHO); Kaitlyn McColBrooks Elliott lum (Latin Club); James Ed- Branam wards (rugby); Tiffany Roth (soccer) and Lauren Cox (basketball).

Running for homecoming queen at Gibbs High are Caroline Brabston (soccer); Shelby Day (HOSA); Allison Forbes (FBLA); MaKayla Mounger (chorus); Kennedy Oakes (band); Jordan Paul Hickman Hillard Lam (DECA) and Allie Traylor (JROTC).

Halls High candidates include Tori Branum (softball); Lance Brooks (band); Morgan Elliott (FCA); Katie Freels (dance team); Bridget Harris (Key Club); Amber Headrick (robotics); Dorothy Hickman (FFA); Ashley Hillard (cheerleadMorsch Smith Soon ing); Sydney Lam (HOSA); Tori Morsch (Masquerade Players); Heather Morelock (swim team); Summer Smith (golf) and ReAnn Soon (track). Not pictured Morghan Mason helps students at Brickey-McCloud Elemen- are Sydney Steele (FBLA) and Tiffany Howard (NHS). tary out their car early Friday morning.

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Serving up hotdogs at Fountain City Elementary is Robin RoEmily Laws enjoys supper on hwer of Fountain City Presbyterian Church. She is assisting the steps of Fountain City El- Jayden Simmons and Alyssa McCroskey with supper at the ementary. school’s curriculum night. Photos by Ruth White

Serving up a little love Fountain City Presbyterian Church members served up a hot dog supper for parents and students at Fountain City Elementary School last week.

Lynn Oakley is the director of Christian Education and Missions at the church and was pleased to be able to minister to the

families in the area for the third year.

“Nothing says ‘Jesus loves you’ like a hot dog,” Oakley said.

Truth is, nothing says it much better. The hot dog supper allowed parents to attend curriculum night with their children and they didn’t have to rush home to make supper.

Free training on school crisis response K-TOWN Youth Empowerment Network will host free training on school community crisis response 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

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The event will feature speaker Sam D. Bernard, M.A., Ph.D. Lunch and parking will be provided. Register by calling 523-0701 or visit https://schoolcrisisresponse.eventbrite.com.

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HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY Shopper news • SEPTEMBER 16, 2013 • A-11

Emory Road ahead of schedule

By Sandra Clark Motorists on Emory Road in Powell can expect completion of the new road

by August 2014, Duane Manning, assistant regional construction supervisor for the Tennessee Department of Transportation, told the Powell Business and Professional Association on Sept.

10.

Construction by the Huntsville-based Potter South East is ahead of schedule.

“This road is much needed,” he said. The project started in March 2012 and will cost about $15.5 million. When finished, it will have two 12-foot driving lanes on either side of a 12foot center turn lane. The road will have curbs and 5-foot sidewalks on both sides.

The bridge over the railroad is complete, Manning said, and there’s a 15-foot difference in elevation between the current Emory Road and the new section.

Vehicles will be routed onto a temporary tie to Emory Road while the road elevation is raised, he said.

Traffic signal for Beaver Creek Drive

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Knox County is spending $320,000 for rightof-way acquisition, a turn lane and a traffic signal at West Beaver Creek Drive across from the new Food City on Clinton Highway.

Commissioner R. Larry Smith made the announcement at the Powell Business and Professional Association meeting Sept. 10.

“We will be adding a 10- or 11-foot turn lane on Beaver Creek for right turns onto Clinton Highway,” said Jim Snowden, engineer with Knox County. “We looked at several different alignments, but decided to go with this design.”

TDOT will pave the new Emory Road from Clinton Highway to the Food City entrance in preparation for the store’s grand opening at 9 a.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 25.

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trance to Food City will be barricaded until the Beaver Creek intersection work is finished, probably in late November, Snowden said.

Michael Grider of Mayor Tim Burchett’s office said $250,000 was appropriated for the project in the current capital plan.

Bonds were signed just last week. The additional $70,000 is coming from money left from recently closed-out projects.

Snowden said his department is dealing with owners of Thress Nursery for the right-of-way.

“They are working with us. It will be good for business and traffic flow.”

The traffic signals – new Emory, old Emory and Beaver Creek – will be synchronized, Snowden said. “We want as good a progression of traffic as can be.”

By Alvin Nance

The intersection of old and new Emory roads will be signalized, as will the intersection with Emory and Brickyard roads.

“Flooding should not be a problem and the Powell area will be safer,” said Manning.

In response to questions, he said the project does not include a budget for landscaping and there are no plans to replace the trees that were cut behind the DeRoyal Industries plant where Beaver Creek was rechanneled.

He said the current Emory Road will end at a cul- Road will become state ry Road through Powell will de-sac, and the new Emory route 131. The current Emo- become a county road.

Millertown Center: Ready to serve Longtime East Knox resident Tommy Vann developed and has been operating the Millertown Center shopping plaza on Millertown Pike since 1997, originally under his flagship company, Vann Land

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a renewed hope that Simon Mall will soon arise from its slumber and be restored to its full glory. More about that soon …

Yes, East Knoxville is open for business. Come enjoy some leisurely shopping away from the harried West side madness. The sun, after Extending from the Shell station to the shopping plaza, Milall, rises in the East! lertown Center specializes in customer service. Photos by Nick Della Nick Della Volpe represents District 4 on Knoxville City Council

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News from Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC)

This past Saturday, Mechanicsville residents c e le br ate d their history and heritage at the 8th annual Mechanicsville Homecoming in Nance Danny Mayfield Park. I look forward to attending the annual festivities each year, because it is a visual reminder of what makes our communities great – our people.

KCDC has been proud to support this event since the beginning. Our goal at KCDC is to create vibrant, self-sustaining communities, and Mechanicsville is a great example of how a community can take ownership of its own future and development.

Thanks to the hard work of the Mechanicsville Community Association, I am amazed at how the celebration and the community as a whole continue to grow.

This year’s event was the biggest and best event yet, according to David Gillette, the event chair.

“This year’s homecoming theme was, ‘Working Together To Build a Stronger Community, One Neighbor at a Time,’ and reflected our overall goal of educating new residents and young people, who might be hearing it for the first time, about the history and heritage of Mechanicsville,” Gillette said.

“We wanted to reach out to share old memories and

create new ones.”

Each homecoming brings old and new residents together to enjoy a fun, festival atmosphere with crafts and food vendors, prizes, games, music and informational booths from community organizations.

Each homecoming features something new, and this year’s addition was a carnival with games for all ages.

The association brought back last year’s very popular Mechanicsville Homecoming Parade along University Avenue. It featured the stars of the Fulton High football team, Knoxville College, Clinton Chapel Ministry, Rogers Memorial Baptist Church, Angel Water Ministries, Maynard Elementary School, Fairview Recreation Center and others.

As former residents return to the neighborhood, we look back at the history of Mechanicsville and see how far it has come. Nearly 15 years ago, Mechanicsville was revitalized through the HOPE VI project that transformed the area into a community. The old barracksstyle College Homes was replaced with single-family dwellings. Today, many of the residents are homeowners.

I am grateful to all that are involved with the planning of the Mechanicsville Homecoming each year.

Much has changed in this community, but through events like homecoming, Mechanicsville honors its past and continues to move toward a better future.

Alvin Nance is CEO of KCDC

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the gourmet store at your door Ltd., and more recently under Millertown Investments LLC, a business which he runs with his brother, Bobby Vann.

The roughly 15,000square foot shopping center is situated on roughly four acres. This area is part of the brothers’ old stomping grounds, as they grew up along Millertown Pike and their dad ran a construction business there.

These days, Tommy’s diverse interests have caused him to locate his business headquarters more centrally, out west, though his heart is still anchored east.

Space in the Millertown Center is fully rented with a Breadbox Shell gas station/convenience store situated on the corner of Loves Creek Road and Millertown Pike. Behind it, in an Lshaped strip plaza, are six independent shops, including a Taco Bell, the Tangerine Japanese Restaurant, a Pizza Hut, Deluxe Cleaners, Mike Davis’ State Farm office, and a Game Haven video store.

Tommy reports that business in the center is good, although it will likely improve once the city’s road contractor, CSI Construction, completes the bridge widening over Loves Creek and the lane addition on

Millertown Pike. A left turn lane will be added to relieve the traffic light queue at the corner of Loves Creek Road.

Improved traffic flow for busy residents will add to the convenience of the fast food and sit down dining available at the center, as well as an efficient stop at the other service businesses operating there.

The hoped-for TDOT interchange upgrade of I-640 (at exit 8) will likewise help the over-100 local businesses located there thrive, including the ones at the Millertown Center.

But don’t wait. Stop in for lunch or tonight’s supper at Pizza Hut or take home a chimichanga or stuffed burrito at Taco Bell or, for finer dining, visit the unique Tangerine Japanese Restaurant where chef-owner Ricky (short for Yan Liu) can prepare you some fresh sushi or sashimi, or prepare a hibachi or teriyaki grilled dinner.

You can fill the tank at Shell while your pizza is rising.

The story of Millertown Center would not be complete without a green aside.

Tommy Vann’s area roots

shine through as he has graciously agreed to make his property along the stream bank of Loves Creek (his western border), available to Knoxville Parks and Rec Department to extend the Loves Creek Greenway Trail north from the trail end below Wal-Mart’s rock wall behind his property.

Someday (hopefully soon) that trail will run from the East Towne Mall (its real name to locals) southward to the Spring Place Park on Loves Creek Road, where a half-mile of wooded trail was recently opened. When completed, this greenway will meander some 1 1/4 miles along the riffling creek, through the woods and down to the county-run Spring Place Park, providing a scenic walking trail for citizens to enjoy the outdoors, and a safe way for walkers, bicyclists and joggers to reach the rich regional shopping at Millertown Pike and the Mall frontage roads.

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TO FRIDAY, OCT. 11 Vendors needed for Dante Baptist Church’s annual craft fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12; 314 Brown Road. Info: Vivian Baker, 382-3715 or vbaker1058@comcast.net.

TO THURSDAY, OCT. 31 Pumpkin Patch and Haunted Trail of Doom Corn Maze, Oakes Farm. Info: 1-800-532-9594.

MONDAY-FRIDAY, SEPT. 16-20 Annual Camp Meeting, the Church of God of Knoxville, 5912 Thorn Grove Pike. Services daily 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Everyone welcome. Info: Pastor Robin L. Thames, 748-5403.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 17 Square dancing classes, 7-9 p.m., the Senior Center in Maynardville.

Beginner sewing class for 4th graders and up, 3:45-6 p.m., Luttrell Library, 115 Park Road. Space is limited. Info: 992-0208.

The Wild Mushroom Forager cooking class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia, 7610 Maynardville Pike.

Cost: $50 per person. To register: www.avantisavoia. com or 922-9916.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, SEPT. 18-19 Concert Sound Engineering workshop, 6:308:30 p.m., the Laurel Theater, 16th and Laurel Ave. Presented by Dr. Lou Gross, Volunteer Sound Engineer for the Laurel Theater. No charge for the workshop, but all participants will be expected to volunteer six hours to aid production of Jubilee Community Arts activities. Info/register: Toby Koosman, 522-5851 or email concerts@jubileearts.org.

AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 584-9964.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 19 New Harvest Park Farmers Market, 4775 New Harvest Lane, 3-6 p.m. Venders include local farmers, crafters and food trucks. Info: http://www.knoxcounty. org/farmersmarket/index.php.

Cruise Night – all makes, models, years and clubs welcome; 6-9 p.m., 6215 Riverview Crossing Drive, in front of old Food Lion at Asheville Highway. No charge, 50/50 and door prizes. Info: Jill or Blake, 2267272; Josh or David, 523-9334.

Goodwill’s 29th annual Vintage Fashion Show and Sale, Hilton Downtown Knoxville. Dinner, 6 p.m.; show, 7 p.m. Tickets: $40 each or $375 for table of 10. To order tickets: 588-8567.

Alexander Technique Introduction, 10:30

a.m., Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golf Club Road. Free, but preregistration is required. Info/registration: Lilly@ LillySutton.com or www.LillySutton.com.

Heiskell Seniors Fall Book Club meeting, 6 p.m., Heiskell Community Center, 9420 Heiskell Road.

The first selection: “The Far Side of the Sky.” Info: Jacki Kirk, 938-2982.

Blood drive and free PSA screenings: Medic Regional Blood Center headquarters, 1601 Ailor Ave., 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Hallerin Hill News/Talk 98.7 FM remote, 5:30-10 a.m.; Sports Animal remote, 3-7 p.m.

Blood drive and free PSA screenings: Medic Regional Blood Center, 11000 Kingston Pike (behind Pittsburgh Paints), Knoxville, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Blood drive and free PSA screenings: Provision Center for Proton Therapy lobby, 6450 Provision Cares Way, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Gunner WIVK FM remote, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Phil Williams News/Talk 98.7 FM remote, 3-6 p.m.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, SEPT. 19-21 Art-a-palooza! three-day fall festival, 10:30 a.m.4:30 p.m., Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave. Inside all three days: art sale and demonstrations, bake sale. Saturday: Art activities, live music, food, stories from Phil Campbell. Booths available for artists and craftspersons. Info: 357-2787; fcartcenter@knology.net; www.fountaincityartctr.com.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 21 Grand opening of the UT Veterinary Medical Center’s new Farm Animal Hospital, Equine Hospital, and Equine Performance and Rehabilitation Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., UT Institute of Agriculture, 2407 River Drive.

Rummage sale, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 1101 North Broadway. Household items, toys, furniture, jewelry, accessories, books, ladies’ career clothing and more. Info: 523-5687.

Annual fall sale, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Dante Church of God, 410 Dante School Road. Crafters, gently used items, home canned items and baked goods; lunch served noon-1:30 p.m.

Rummage sale, 8 a.m., New Liberty Baptist Church, 5901 Roberts Road in Corryton. To benefit the Women of Faith Conference.

Emory Road DAR will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Powell Branch Library.

Graveston Golf Tournament “Golfing for Missions,” Three Ridges Golf Course. Registration: noon; lunch: 12:30 p.m.; tee off: 1:30 p.m. Cost: $260 per team or $65 per golfer. Lots of prizes. Register: http://www. graveston.org/. Info: 686-0186.

Wallace Baumann Memorial Theatre Organ Concert featuring Jelani Eddington, 7:30 p.m., Tennessee Theatre. Admission: $8 for adults and $6 for seniors (over age 60) and students. Tickets: 684-1200 or available at the Clinch Avenue ticket office.

Litter pickup sponsored by the Halls Crossroads Women’s League, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at the corner of Maynardville Highway and Cunningham Road. Bags, gloves and water will be provided. Info: Terry, 922-2982.

Luttrell Bluegrass Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Luttrell Park, located on Park Road behind Luttrell Elementary School. Free event. Food and craft vendors, a bounce house, car cruise-in and music all day.

Proceeds benefit the Volunteer Fire Dept. Info: www. luttrellbluegrassfestival.com or 992-2811.

Union County Farmers Market, 8:30-11:30 a.m., front parking lot of Union County High School. Info: 992-8038.

Work days at the Community Garden “Glorious Gardening” located at Rutherford Memorial UMC in Corryton. Work in the garden and receive some of its produce as a result. Info: 687-8438.

Live country, bluegrass and gospel music, 7:30

p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome.

Knudge Your Knitting, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; instructor: Jane Flanagan; Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris.

Registration deadline: Sept. 16. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net.

Community yard sale, 8 a.m., Bookwalter UMC, 4218 Central Avenue Pike. No charge to reserve space.

Info/to reserve space: 689-3349.

Customer Appreciation Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Union Farmers Co-op. Vendors, door prizes, complementary lunch. New customers welcome also.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 22 Homecoming, 11 a.m. worship service, Grace Full Gospel Baptist Church, 124 Ashley Lane in Corryton.

Featuring: the Washams and the McClures. Everyone welcome.

Homecoming service, 10:45 a.m., Glenwood Baptist Church of Powell, 7212 Central Avenue Pike. Pot luck lunch will follow. Info: 938-2611.

MONDAY, SEPT. 23 Early Literacy Parent workshop, 6 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Explore the six essential skills your child, ages birth to 5 years of age, will need to master before they are able to read.

Info: 689-2681.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 24 Square dancing classes, 7-9 p.m., the Senior Center in Maynardville.

AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Messiah Lutheran Church, 6908 Kingston Pike. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 584-9964.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25 Bits ‘n Pieces Quilt Guild meeting, the Norris Community Center. Social time, 1 p.m.; meeting, 1:30 p.m. Speaker: quilt artist Susan Lenz. Guests and new members are welcome. Info: Cyndi Herrmann, 2787796, or email bnpquilt@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 26 New Harvest Park Farmers Market, 4775 New Harvest Lane, 3-6 p.m. Venders include local farmers, crafters and food trucks. Info: http://www.knoxcounty. org/farmersmarket/index.php.

Cruise Night – all makes, models, years and clubs welcome; 6-9 p.m., 6215 Riverview Crossing Drive, in front of old Food Lion at Asheville Highway. No charge, 50/50 and door prizes. Info: Jill or Blake, 226-7272; Josh or David, 523-9334.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 27 Louie Bluie Music and Arts Festival kicks off with “Sounds Like Home: A Night of Music from the Cumberlands” bluegrass concert. Gates open 5 p.m.; music starts 6 p.m. Cove Lake State Park, 1 mile off I-75 Exit 134 in Caryville. Info/advance tickets: www.

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Deadline for entries to Theodore Roosevelt lookalike contest, part of the Centennial Conservation Expo on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Chilhowee Park.

Entries should be submitted via digital photo to conservationexpo@cityofknoxville.org with the subject line, “Roosevelt Contest.” Info: www.cityofknoxville.org.

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NEWS FROM TEMPLE BAPTIST ACADEMY

Front row - Karla Belmares, Cheri Nuam, Morgan Pauley, Kristin Booher, Kristyn Johnson Back row - Jonathan Nicely, Jamvier Baravuga, Brianna Harris

Mark Burley, Isaiah Helget, Olivia Fox, Autumn Mason, Brianna Hilliard

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Temple Academy started off the 2013-14 school year last month with hundreds of students and family members attending the parent and student orientation on Monday evening, Aug. 12. The many new and returning students arrived on campus for the start of classes on Wednesday morning, Aug. 14, with a high level of enthusiasm.

The Temple Academy family welcomes several new teachers to the faculty this year. This group of teachers brings with them an array of skills and experience.

Preschool teacher Melanie Rishel, a 2013 graduate of Crown College, is from Pennsylvania.

Sherri Carr brings a wealth of experience to Temple Junior High to teach math and science. Carr’s husband, Mark, has joined the faculty of Crown College after pastoring for 20 years.

Jamie Mock taught English at Temple High School from 2000 to 2010 and is excited to return to the academy this year.

Renee Gamble joins the faculty to teach music and choir. Gamble, along with her husband and family, came to Powell from Hartselle, Ala., where she taught at Bethel Christian School. Renee’s husband, David, pastored Bethel Baptist Church in Hartselle and has now joined the pastoral staff of Temple Baptist Church in Powell.

Two of Temple’s newest teachers, Olivia Fox and Houston Sherrod, are former Temple Baptist Academy students from the class of 2008. Fox is teaching the 6th grade class at Temple Elementary. Sherrod is teaching history, Bible and physical education at Temple Junior High.

Parents, teachers, and students alike anticipate this being a year of highlights Olivia Fox, Sheri Carr, Jamie Mock, Melanie Rishel, Houston Sherrod in the life of Temple Baptist Academy.

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLES NEWS FROM FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Sometimes a Wildcat and a Blue Devil can drive toward the same goal Richard Eubanks of Knoxville, 50, a diehard Duke basketball fan, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in the spring of 2012, after routine screening by urologist Dr. Kevin Art of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.

At the time, however, Eubanks didn’t realize that Art was a devoted University of Kentucky fan. “When I saw he had a UK pin on his lapel, I said, ‘I’m not sure this is going to work,’ � said Eubanks with a laugh. “Ever since then, we always talk basketball.�

After the diagnosis of cancer – prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men – the two men set aside any basketball differences to ďŹ nd a slam-dunk treatment.

Since Eubanks was only 49 years old, on the young side for prostate cancer, Art ďŹ rst recommended surgery to remove the gland.

However, since it was at such an early stage and slow growing, Art pointed out that there was no need to rush. “My ďŹ rst instinct was ‘Cancer, get it out, I don’t want to take any chances,’ â€? said Eubanks. “But Dr. Art said there was no rush; it was likely to be slow growing and early. He explained all of my options, but he put no pressure on me to have the surgery. He said the second option would be radiation treatment, and he recommended I get other opinions.â€?

Eubanks did receive a second opinion from a radiologist, who also recommended surgery. “That made me feel reassured,� said Eubanks.

But still, Eubanks decided to wait for a few months before the surgery, to enjoy a summer motorcycle trip to Utah with his father and another trip with his wife to Hawaii. All the while, Eubanks had extra blood tests to check the cancer, which remained unchanged over the summer.

Finally in November 2012, Eubanks had Richard Eubanks with his wife, Joana

Robotic surgery at Fort Sanders Originally developed by the military for use in tele-surgery, robotic surgery has become the gold standard for prostate removal surgery today.

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center acquired the first robotic da Vinci Surgical System in the Knoxville area in 2004. It has become very popular among physicians with 90 to 95 percent of all prostate surgeries, and many Dr. Kevin Art other abdominal procedures as well, being done by the robot. “The robotic system allows us to perform a less invasive procedure, compared to traditional open surgery,� explained Dr. Kevin Art, a board certified urologist at Fort Sanders. “The robot has replaced open surgery in most cases, although in some patients the robot may not be possible due to prior surgeries.�

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surgery by Art to remove his prostate gland.

Art used the da Vinci Surgical System at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. The ďŹ rst of its kind in Knoxville, the da Vinci is a state-of-the-art robotic surgery system that allows removal of the prostate with only a few small cuts. This in turn means less blood, less post-operative pain and a shorter hospital stay. “Dr. Art explained everything to me,â€? said Eubanks. “And as usual, he was very detailed.

Along with my Christian faith, prayer and Dr. Art’s conďŹ dence and our informative discussions, I was to the point of not being too worried about the actual surgery. I was more worried about telling my family of my diagnosis and needing surgery.â€?

The robotic surgery went smoothly, and Eubanks was home within two days. “My care at Fort Sanders was very good; I had no problems,� he said. “The nurses were all very friendly. You could ask them questions and they were very attentive. “I had almost no pain. I did not even take any pain medications,� said Eubanks.

Within three months, Eubanks was back to normal, doing sit-ups, lifting weights and playing tennis. When the weather warmed, he was back on his motorcycle as well. “It has now been almost nine months since the surgery and I do everything now that I did before, maybe more because I seem to want to make up for the three months lost during recovery,� said Eubanks. “I attribute my great outcome to my age, my health before the surgery and especially Dr. Art and the da Vinci robot at Fort Sanders. My only issue with Dr. Art is that he is a Kentucky basketball fan,� Eubanks said with a laugh. “I recommend all men begin having prostate cancer screening. I did, and it may have saved my life.�

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physician controls each movement of robotic “hands,� which hold surgical tools. Because it’s a robot, Prostate cancer is the leading type of cancer in the United States died from prostate cancer. the hands can move more smoothly diagnosed in men, and the second leading type On average, 1 out of every 6 men will be diagand precisely than any human hand of cancer death in men. nosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. is able.

While prostate cancer is far more prevalent Prostate cancer occurs mainly in older men.

This allows for surgery with in men than lung cancer, lung cancer causes far The average age of diagnosis is 67 years old. only a few small incisions. While more deaths each year.

African-American men are at a greater risk not every patient is a candidate for In 2009, the most recent numbers available, for getting prostate cancer than white men. surgery, those who are experience 206,640 men in the United States were diag- You’re especially at risk if your relatives are shorter hospital times and fewer nosed with prostate cancer, and 28,088 men from sub-Saharan Africa. complications with robotic surgery than traditional open surgery. “This means that over 90 percent, of patients go home the very next day,� said Art. “It’s important when choosing robotic surgery to go somewhere that has experience.

Prostate cancer screening guidelines are constantly changing, so it’s best to talk to your physician Fort Sanders was the first hospital about your own risk for the disease and how best to detect it. in the Knoxville area to get the The standard prostate cancer screenings are as follows: da Vinci System, so we are well experienced in it, and we believe â– PSA (prostate-speciďŹ c antigen) test – rectum, to feel for any enlarged, hard, lumpy or our care reflects that.â€?

This blood screening detects protein in the blood abnormal areas of the prostate, which is located made by the prostate gland. An elevated level may next to the rectum.

For more information on indicate cancer; however, it is not completely acâ– Prostate Biopsy – Using a thin needle robotically-assisted surgery curate. Some men with normal PSA levels may and local anesthesia, a small sample of cells is exat Fort Sanders, have cancer, and sometimes men with high PSA tracted from the prostate gland. The cells are then please call (865) 673-FORT levels do not have cancer. examined under a microscope to determine if or visit our website at â– Digital Rectal Exam – Using a gloved they are cancerous. A biopsy is performed if other www.fsregional.com ďŹ nger, the health care provider inserts it into the screening tests are positive.

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Party animals The weekend after Labor Day was a great one for dogs and their owners. There was plenty of rowdy fun at two different events.

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Kennel manager David Boone said, “It’s awesome to see the Sheriff’s Office take part in this, and B97.5 donated their time – it’s great to have them here.”

Owner Rob Satoloe was thrilled to have raffle prizes donated by Lowe’s, Walmart, Knoxville Catering and the UT Athletic Department.

Sunday brought the annual Doggie Dip, benefiting Young-Williams Animal Center, at Inskip Pool. The dogs were kicking up their heels, splashing, retrieving and enjoying the cool water.

Pool manager Randy Love had scheduled the event during Labor Day weekend in years past, but delayed it a week this year and was thrilled with the turnout.

“It will be a ‘Sunday after Labor Day’ event from here on out,” he said.

No doubt many tired pooches slept soundly in their doggie beds after so much fun!

At the Inskip Pool Doggie Dip, some of the partiers preferred the baby pool!

Brookney Morrell and her beautiful Dalmatian, Ava

Kennel manager, former narcotics K-9 officer and allaround tough guy David Boone poses with his tiny applehead Chihuahua, Zoe, who isn’t so tough.

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Piper the dachshund was in style with her own bikini.

Owner Stacy Arender said, “She has a lifejacket, too!”

Kennel manager David Boone and kennel tech Melissa Taylor showed off the raffle table. Prizes included a football autographed by all the Tennessee Vols, a bike, a 63-piece toolset and a dinner for four.

Ramps provided easy access to the water.

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Big strong shepherd Rocky and his owner, Misty Wong, enjoyed some quiet time in the baby pool. Photos by Carol Zinavage

Chris Robinson and Edwin Wong brought their pals big Tullian and little Monty. It was their first time at the event, and they’re looking forward to next year.

Don Royer of Karns has been coming to Birchwood since Goldendoodle Bailey was a young pup.

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REAL ESTATE TRADE: Will trade country home on 1.39 ac in Maynardville 15 mins from Norris Lake for suitable sm house on level lot w/room for wkshop in Halls/FC area. 258-1613.

For Sale By Owner 40a HOUSE FOR sale by owner, 7312 Texas Valley Rd. Storage bldgs, large metal garage, small country home, fenced yard, $57,000. Call 922-3020.

40w Lakefront Property 47 Comm. Prop. - Rent 66 Condo Rentals

125 ACRES gaited 4 BDRM, 2 1/2 BA community on Watts With Boat Access Bar Lake, Rhea Co. To Ft. Loudoun Lake completely developed.

Well maintained Split 40 approved boat slips, Foyer on approx. 1.4 underground utilities, acre corner lot in a paved & curbed mature neighborhood streets.

931-267-9868 of professionals.

Additional separate STUNNING LAKE 1/2 acre with 110 ft.

FRONT HOME of deep water lake with Dock on access on cove 150 Melton Hill Lake. yards from Ft. Loudon This 3BR/2BA home Lake a very short is surrounded on walk from the house. over two wooded Lake and hillside acres with unbelievable views of Jones Bend Lake Views. from the house and For Sale By Owner house property. House $649,000 - Call (865) is in the Wrights 748-9078 for Showing.

Ferry landing/Nob Hill Subdivision that is located in a "very Cemetery Lots 49 quiet" semi-county setting away from the 8 PLOTS crowd but only 2 1/2 ^ at Woodhaven miles from Rocky Hill CA$H for your House!

Memorial Gardens, and less than 15 Cash Offer in 24 Hours Edgemoor Rd., minutes to West Town 865-365-8888 Powell. Will sell in Mall. This is a very www.TNHouseRelief.com units of two.

Each beautiful home and plot $1500 or best properties that must offer. Call 865-659-1201. be seen to be Apts - Unfurnished 71 appreciated. House Lynnhurst Cemetery is on the corner of 2 lots. Value $5000 1 BR Powell, Beautiful.

Wrights Ferry Rd. ea; Sell $2500 ea. + Stove, ref., DW, disp., and Kara Lane. $390 fee. 865-227-8976 Water pd, No pet fee.

The properties were $150 DD. $500 mo. 1/2 professionally rent. 384-1099; 938-6424 appraised on 8/8/13 for more than the asking Real Estate Wanted 50 TOWNHOUSE. Halls price of $349,000.00. area, 2BR, 1.5BA, no WE BUY HOUSES Owner is open Any Reason, Any Condition pets, $550 mo & $500 to negotiations.

865-548-8267 dep. Dave 388-3232 865-660-2310 www.ttrei.com

Rentals To Share 79 LOOKING FOR female roommate to share Halls area condo. No smoking or pets. $350/mo + 1/2 elec. 360-8392

Wanted To Rent 82 LOOKING FOR a house to rent. Retired military.

Smoker, needs 3BR & 1 BA w/garage. $700-800.

Halls/ Powell or Gibbs.

Call 901-605-4492.

Manf’d Homes - Rent 86 3 BR MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT. 10 min north of Halls. More info 865-257-9766

Automotive

99

EXP'D BODY MAN needed at Bailey's Body Shop, Maynardville.

992-4808 or 368-3698

Trucking Opportunities 106 Real Estate Service 53 Apts - Furnished 72 DRIVERS: WALBROOK STUDIOS Make $63,000/yr or Prevent Foreclosure Free Help 865-268-3888 www.PreventForeclosureKnoxville.com

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25 1-3 60 7 $140 weekly. Discount avail. Util, TV, Ph, Stv, Refrig, Basic Cable. No Lse.

Duplexes

Condos- Townhouses 42 Office Space - Rent 65

73

NORTH, Near I-75, Ftn. City/Inskip area.

1BR, clean, private, quiet, WD conn., no pets/smoking, $425/mo.

Call 865-522-4133.

2 BR, 2 BA with ga- Tazewell Pike Office rage. Conv. to Turkey Park, 3214 Tazewell Creek, Oak Ridge and Pike. 2 mins from I- WEST/CEDAR BLUFF Knoxville. $124,500.

640.

Singles & 4BR, 2BA, laundry room, Call for showing suites. Will work family neighborhood , 865-748-9078 or 865-693-9374 with you! 963-5933 $780 mo, $250 dep, 1 yr lse.

216-5736 or 694-8414.

Homes

76 Household Furn. 204 Motor Homes

TOWNHOUSE Northeast Knox.

3BR/3BA/garage, $1,150 month, Call 865-604-1322

40 Homes

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PERFECT LOCATION! Your own private retreat close to I-75, Emory Rd & Brickey school. Updated 3,400 SF, tennis court, riding trails & much more. $449,900 JUST REDUCED! Over 4,200 SF, all brick in perfect shape, huge bonus rm, hdwd mstr w/tile & granite BA, finished bsmt w/rec rm, game rm, office, & bar, 3-car gar, great lot & much more. $349,900 BETTER HURRY! 4BR, 2,600 SF, master on main, hdwd floors, fireplace, rec rm/sun rm, new deck, lots of updates, Perfectly flat backyard. Great location. $209,900

GREAT FLOOR PLAN

HEART OF HALLS! Almost 2,200 SF, all brick rancher w/huge bonus rm up, hdwd fam rm w/gas fireplace, great view, cul-de-sac street, 9' ceilings, jacuzzi & much more. $199,900

Jason McMahan 257-1332 • 922-4400 lolton123@aol.com

Healthcare

110

SEEKING CAREGIVERS / CNAs. for live-in or hourly.

Must have exc. work refs & pass comprehensive background check.

Call 865-223-5695.

Dogs

141

Shepherd Houses - Unfurnished 74 German puppies, AKC, 7 wks old, 6M, $300 ea.

EXEC. HOME for 865-688-0301; 335-0228 rent/lease/purchase. ***Web ID# 302996*** Near Turkey Creek Village Green. Updates GOLDENDOODLE carpet, granite, PUPS, F1. $700. marble, patio, tons www.kycountrydood storage, garage, les.com 270-566-4167 tankless water ***Web ID# 303676*** heater, & more. 5 BR / 3.5 baths, 2 LAB PUPS, purebred, choc. & champagne, story w/basement. parents on site. $2500/mo. + $3500 $400. 865-774-5899 dep. 865-300-8800. ***Web ID# 303001*** FOR RENT: 3BR HOUSE, 1 mi from Pomeranian Puppies, CKC reg, vet ckd, Gibbs High Sch. on 1st shots, 2 sable fem.

Emory Rd. 688-1589 & 1 black male, $275 FTN. CITY- One level ea. 865-679-1107 home with over 2,000 sf, ***Web ID# 302074*** 3 BRs, 2.5, BAs, HW floors, New kitchen, Many different breeds Shannondale School Maltese, Yorkies, District, 4207 Terrace Malti-Poos, Poodles, View Dr., $1,100/mo + dep Yorki-Poos, Shih-Poos, G.T. Ballenger, Realtors Shih Tzu, $175/up. shots 865-688-3946 & wormed. We do Health guar.

LIVE ON THE LAKE! layaways.

Div. of Animal Welfare 2BR, 1BA, dock, 1/2 State of TN hour west of Lenoir Dept. of Health.

City. $795 mo. + dep.

Lic # COB0000000015.

Call 912-856-7648.

423-566-3647 judyspuppynursery.com SOUTH, 2 BR 1 BA, 4619 Joe Lewis Rd., SIBERIAN HUSKY pets welcome.

AKC Pups, all colors, $600/mo. + $300 dep. shots, $450-$600.

Vouchers accepted.

865-256-2763 865-573-9639. ***Web ID# 294447***

PUPPY NURSERY

Condo Rentals

76

YORKIE PUPPIES reg., adorable, S&W, started on puppy pads, 423-539-4256.

LARGE 2BR/1.5BA townhome, Halls area. 1200 sf incls YORKIES AKC Reg. 2 F, will be small. Mom water. 207-1346 3.5 lbs, daddy 4 lbs. $500 ea. 865-363-5704 NEW CONDO. 2 BR, ***Web ID# 302194*** 2BA, 1 car garage, no pets. $775/mo. $700 dep. YORKIES: beautiful AKC www.urbanparkvillas.com quality Ch. li. pups. M & F. GREAT PRICES. Dave 388-3232 865-591-7220 ***Web ID# 297059*** NEW CONDO. 2 BR, 2BA, 2 car garage, no pets. $875/mo. $800 dep. Free Pets 145 www.urbanparkvillas.com Dave 388-3232 ADOPT! Looking for an addiPIGEON FORGE tion to the family?

2BR CONDO, full kitchen, sofa bed. Visit Young-Williams Animal Center, the Oct 25 - Nov 1. Call official shelter for 689-2745.

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Sat. September 28th 10:00 A.M. Farm Machinery - Shop Equip.

123 Satterfield Rd. Luttrell, TN Farm Machinery: John Deere 2940 w/148 ldr., John Deere 2350 C/H/A, w/520 ldr., John Deere 8200 grain drill, 1985 Ford F-250 4X4 flatbed truck, 1990 Ford F-250 pickup, 1973 Ford F-350 flatbed truck, New Holland 462 & 452 disc mowers, New Holland 472 mower conditioner, New Holland 451 sickle mower, John Deere KBA wheel disk, 3 bottom plow, Walton hay tetter, John Deere 709 rotary cutter, John Deere 64 hay rake, New Idea 302 corn picker, Hurst 25ft. gooseneck flat bed trailer, Ranger M 16ft. gooseneck stock trailer, scissor lift, Bradco pallet forks, grader blade, yard box, Priefert head gate, post hole diggers, grinder/ mixer, conveyor, lowboy trailer, Cattleman liquid molasses feeder, gates, corral panels, feed bunks, hay rings, trailer loads of shop tools, farm equipment from 2 local estates, and more!!!

Shop Tools: For complete list: www.dyersold.com Terms: 10% Buyers Premium - Complete settlement sale day.

Cash, personal or company check Directions: Tazewell Pike North to left on Ailor Gap Rd. 2.2 miles to left on Satterfield Rd. or from Maynardville Hwy. 33 North to right on Ailor Gap Rd. 2.5 miles to right on Satterfield Rd. to sale site on left For photos and info: 992-4460 or www.dyersold.com Tennessee Auctioneers Association

Call 215-6599 or visit knoxpets.org

Farmer’s Market 150 PASTURE LAND for rent for horses, $50/mo. 771-9353.

Flowers-Plants 189 KNOCKOUT ROSES in 2-gal buckets. $18/ea. 922-8839

Lawn-Garden Equip. 190

237 Imports

BEANIE BABIES

Garage Sales

225

Vans

256 Domestic

Broyhill DR w/8 chairs & buffet $1800; Contemporary black recliner $100; Farmhouse oak DR w/6 chairs $750; mini refrig, 3 TV's best offer. 615-587-8795 ***Web ID# 303733*** BR, QUEEN, pedestal bed w/12 drawers, dresser & night stand, $500. 865-659-0918 Complete Queen Sz BR suit $450 incl. 2 nite stands, dresser.

Exc cond. LR chair w/ottoman $250. 865483-8711 DR SET, solid oak, 3 pc. w/6 chairs, $2100; King BR oak 5 pc set $500; La-z-boy recliner $100; leather couch (hide-a-bed) $250; misc. LR tables.

865-966-8678 FRENCH STYLE cream-colored desk 59"x29"x29", 5 drawers w/chair, $750. 2 antique chairs w/gold velvet & small table, $575.

Antique 3-drawer dresser w/attached tilted mirror $275.

Curio cabinet w/5 shelves, lighted, 76"x24", $75. Call 687-4373.

LA-Z-BOY Leather Couch w/recliners, red, 87" L, exc cond, $500. 865-531-1534 MAHOGANY BR SET: Triple dresser, 2 night tables $1200.

Wing chair $200. LR Furniture. 688-7754

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Excavating/Grading 326

Motor Homes

265 Domestic

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316

Roofing / Siding

352

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All work 100% guar.

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Stump Removal

355

TREE WORK & Power Stump Grinder. Free est, 50 yrs exp!

804-1034

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PLYMOUTH, CLASSIC 1973 318 space 1998 JAYCO Eagle, duster. Great cond.

29', Class C, Ford $10,000. 457-2189 V10 gas, Onan 4,000 ***Web ID# 300090*** gen., non smoker, new tires, 21,700 mi, $15,900. 423-744-8545; Sport Utility 261 423-920-0264 ***Web ID# 302139*** FORD EXPLORER 2005 XLT, AT, 4x4, 1999 WINNEBAGO CD, PW, PDL, Adventurer model cruise, tilt, rear air, 34V, 275HP diesel exc. cond., $7,650.

Cummings engine, 865-689-4984; 850-2822 7500 Onan generator, exhaust brake, self GMC YUKON 2008 contained, washer/ black, 6.0L, V8, dryer, gas stove + Interior/Exterior, microwave/convection oven, 2 AC's, gas/elec. loaded, perfect cond. $27,500. 865-223-2738. refrig. & water heater. Tremendous HONDA CRV 2007 4 storage, sleeps 6, 2 cyl. util. 98k mi, clean exit doors & 1 slide retail $15,825. out. 73K miles. Asking $14,800. 865-209-5594 $33,000. 423-639-2253 (Greeneville) ***Web ID# 302837*** Imports 262

Domestic

Remodeling

CARPENTRY, VINYL windows, drs, siding, flr jacking & leveling, painting, plumbing, elec, bsmnt waterproofing, hvac repair, insulation, tree work.

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Buick 1982 Conv.

COUGAR 5TH WHEEL 28', 1 slide 2003, exc.

Always garaged, cond., plus hitch & rails, misc. equip. never wrecked, orig. ^ $10,000. 865-922-7990. mint cond. 2nd owner.

83,134 mi. Asking Childcare $21,500. Orig. cost COLEMAN POPUP CAMPER 2000, air $26,004.81. 865-523-2159 conditioned, $1500.

EL CAMINO 305 1980, 865-463-2274 $3000/trade good running SUV, mini van HOLIDAY RAMBLER or car. 865-208-5017 5th Wheel 2005, super slide. Exc. cond.

MG 1969 MGB GT, 90% $15,500. 865-680-8347 restored, 4 sp. w/elec. after 6 pm.

OD, extra parts, 1800 cc, $3800. 865-922-4936

PRESSURE WASHING - Driveways, Houses, Decks, Fences. Residential & Commercial. Call 865-771-0609.

Licensed General Contractor Restoration, remodeling, additions, kitchens, bathrooms, decks, sunrooms, garages, etc.

Residential & commercial, free estimates.

922-8804, Herman Love.

1-DAY MULTI-FAM SALE, 8am Thur FORD CARGO Van FORD ASPIRE 1997, 124K mi, 3 dr, 5 spd, 34/42 2002, 155k mi, wellAug 19, 7720 Andermpg, new batt. /svc sonville Pk. 3rd maintained. $4500 $2000 firm. 865-588-1010 /bo. 865-525-8140 drive on rt past Hill Rd. Good stuff, wide TOYOTA SIENNA 2001 SATURN SKY 2008, variety, cheap! redline convertible, ^ LE, alloys, 1 owner, turbo, AT, 6026 mi, Bobcat/Backhoe. Small 3-FAM GARAGE SALE $5300. Exc. cond. silver w/red & blk dump truck. Small 111 Overton Lane 120k mi. 865-368-4653 lthr int., loaded, jobs welcome & Powell off Central ***Web ID# 302472*** $23,500. 423-489-4250 appreciated!

Call Ave Pk. Fri/Sat Sep Toyota Sienna XLE 688-4803 or 660-9645.

20 & 21, 8:30a-6p.

2005, 1 owner, local YARD SALE 7606 Air Cond / Heating 301 car, maint., garaged, Clapps Chapel Rd 157k mi, Everything Fencing 327 Corryton.

Fri/Sat works. $8400. 865-755-3575 9/20 & 9/21, 8a-2p. ***Web ID# 301745*** FENCE WORK InstalFurn, HH, clothes. lation & repair. Free est. 43 yrs exp! Call Trucks 257 Boats Motors 232 689-9572.

CHEVY SILVERADO BASS BOAT 2000 Z71 2008, 1500 2WD Flooring 330 Ranger, 175 Mercury, crew cab LTI 13K gar. kept, great cond. mi., $21.500. Call $13,000. 865-742-3815 865-258-8985.

CERAMIC TILE in***Web ID# 302165*** stallation.

Floors/ FORD F350 2008 walls/ repairs. 33 CANOE, 16 ft Dagger DRW 4x4 6.4 Twin yrs exp, exc work! with 3 paddles, exc. Turbo, 65K mi., New John 938-3328 cond. Top of line.

Tires. New Custom $450 cash. 865-458-2621 Aluminum Bed w/80g aux. fuel tank, Guttering 333 CANOE. Old Town gooseneck hitch, Saranac 146XT, 14.5', Reese receiver.

HAROLD'S GUTTER new cond., red, new SERVICE. Will clean trolling motor mount $34,000. 423-625-3866. front & back $20 & up. & LL Bean paddles, Quality work, guaran$475. 865-414-9445 4 Wheel Drive 258 teed. Call 288-0556.

GIBSON 1978 42 ft houseboat, twin CHEV 2500 1995, 350 ^ eng., util. bed, 4L80E 318s, flybridge, Handyman 335 $19,000. 865-717-6200 trans., AC, good tires, Alterations/Sewing 303 WILL CLEAN OUT $3500. 423-566-5617 MAKE OFFER 18' attic, basement, gaBOWRIDER, 220 HP.; CHEVY SILVERADO ALTERATIONS rage, and haul 2006, 4x4, extra cab, solid trlr / hull;

BY FAITH away junk. 455-5042 $1750/b.o. 865-250-8079 most opts, $8900. Men women, children.

Call 865-659-9957 Custom-tailored PONTOON BOAT 24 339 ft, 1995, J.C. Mfg. CJ7 JEEP 1977, AT, hard clothes for ladies of all Lawn Care sizes plus kids! top, bra top, roll up w/50 HP Merc. mtr, windows, runs great. Faith Koker 938-1041 no trlr. 865-310-2090 $4000. 865-521-9584 SEA RAY 1989 180 Cement / Concrete 315 bowrider, V6, 175 HP, w/trlr. exc. shape, Antiques Classics 260 $3000. 865-216-6154.

SEA RAY Sundancer 1960 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine Conv.

28', twin eng., 190 Parade car. Will haul hrs., exc. cond. $54,900 8 people. Painted firm. 865-458-0834.

Tenn. orange. Must sell for health reasons.

TRITON 2008, 17 ft $6,500. bass boat, 115 Mercury Optimax under 1970 Cadillac Conv. $3,000. warranty, trolling motor, 2 live wells, 1968 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, $3,000.

SS prop, 3 bank charger, trailer 1960 T-Bird, $4,000. with disc brakes & 1962 T-Bird Conv., $16,000 stainless fenders, Optima batteries, 1969 T-Bird 4 dr., 429 eng. $2,500. $12,000. 865-966-5318; 865-898-4200 865-660-8377.

TRI-TOON 2001, 22 ft 1963 PLYM. Valiant 2 dr hdtop, 6 cyl, straight Premier. 175 HP shift, needs work, Evinrude. Hard top, $1500. 865-435-6855 changing rm, exc. cond. 865-248-8770 or 1965 GTO Restomod, 813-713-1300.

3,000 mi since frame off rebuild, too many to list.

Campers 235 features ^ $39,500. 423-295-2196

42-INCH CUT RIDING MOWER for DUTCHMAN 1998 31', sale. Call 922-8839. class C, V10 gas, ACURA TL 2007, sunrf, leather, loaded, $14,000 29K mi., sleeps 7, 52" Skags walk-behind leveling jacks, non obo. Must sell. 865hydro, $2750/b.o. 48" 806-0322; 310-2804 smoker, no pets.

Skaggs walk behind $20,000.

865-257-1554. hydro. $2400/b.o. 455-0475 ALFA ROMEO Four Winds Hurricane Spyder 1986, 80K mi., black/tan int. AC, 2006, 34 ft, Class A, Shop Tools-Engines 194 V10 gas eng. 3 slide $9500. 931-337-9282. outs, air shocks, 10" POWERMATIC auto. leveling jacks, 1 BMW 750iL 2001, exc contractor's saw cond, silver, 103K mi, owner, non-smoker, w/mobile base, $400. leather seats, upgraded 9600 mi, exc. cond.

865-675-3263 nav., backup camera, $50,900. 865-804-4747 sat. radio, $10,760. ***Web ID# 296521*** 865-588-6250 M-F 8-5.

Apparel/Acc. 201 PHAETAN by Tiffin, ***Web ID# 303447*** 36 ft 9k mi, 4 slides, DESIGNER TN VOL 3 TVs, 360 Cummings Action Ads diesel w/lg. diesel Women's Purses, gen. $130,000. 865-306-1197 922-4136 or 218-WEST(9378) $85 Ea. Phone 865566-5209; 523-0582

Household Furn. 204

323 Pressure Washing 350

262 Electrical

MAHOG. QUEEN sz WINNEBAGO 1998 KIA AMANTE 2004 sleigh bed & box Suncruiser, 34', $6,800, 92K mi., well springs, good cond., Class A, Ford 7.5L maint., all power, $300. 865-254-4242 460 gas, Onan 4,000 Non-smkr. 865-599-9632 gen., leveling jacks, CELICA 93K mi, $21,900. 423- TOYOTA Household Appliances 204a 744-8545; 423-920-0264 1999, 2.2 eng., 150K orig miles, $3,200. ***Web ID# 302132*** Call 865-521-7836 WILL HAUL AWAY your unwanted 238 household appli- Motorcycles Sports 264 ances & scrap metal. John 925-3820 BMW R60/2 1968, 600 CC Classic, 19,900 mi., CORVETTE 2007, 9K exc. cond., windshld, monterey red, Collectibles 213 lthr saddlebags, orig. mi, AT, showroom quality, tool kit., $9500. $39,995. 865-376-5167 931-337-9282 Convertible (350) $550.

Harley Davidson 1986 Corvette 50th Anniversary Call 865-966-8678 Low Rider, custom 2003.

1 owner, all paint, low mi, $3995. opt., newer tires 865-206-3174 ~ 2,000 mi. on Fishing Hunting 224 Harley Davidson Softtail with them, 50th Anniversary ext. & int. colDeluxe 2010, 15k mi, BROWNING, BSS, 12 ors, 43,000 mi. Ask& chrome, showrm. gauge, SST, exc cond., blk ing $27,500.

Call 26", IC & Mod. $950. cond. $15,000 /bo. 688-4674 Tim at 330-283-2794.

865-809-4832 Yamaha Roadstar 1600 ***Web ID# 303646*** 2001, 13K mi, custom SELLING GUNS: 308 Cobra, extremely nice, MAZDA RX8 2006, Marlin, 870 Rem 20-ga LAMBO DOORS, loaded. $3950/bo. 865pump, 308 Wnchstr CLEAN & FAST !

518-1431; 304-860-3102 semi-auto 922-3020 LM $10,490. 865-567-9249 ***Web ID# 302110***

Tree Service

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Mowing, Housekeeper for Halls mulching, hedgeTrustworthy w/18 trimming etc. Call yrs exp, lic'd, great Donnie at 384-5039. rates. 898-3908

Electrical

323

HUTCH ELECTRIC Free est. Svc calls 24/7. Call Tim at 865-696-2667.

265 Domestic

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RAY VARNER FORDXLT LLC ’07 Ford Explorer 4x4 16K miles, Extra c lean .............................

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Painting / Wallpaper 344

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$17,436 '13 Ford Escape SE, AWD, 2.0 ecoboost, below book value! R1459 ........................ $23,500

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Plumbing

348

BREEDEN'S TREE SERVICE Over 30 yrs. experience!

Price includes $399 dock fee. Plus tax, tag & title WAC. Dealer retains all rebates. Restrictions may apply. See dealer for details.

Prices good through next week.

Trimming, removal, stump grinding, brush chipper, aerial bucket truck.

Licensed & insured.

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Fountain City in the Firehouse Subs/Papa Murphy’s Shopping Center across from Kroger

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Gibbs Dr

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Essary Rd

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