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BUZZ Fall Festival at Powell Station Justin Bailey and the merchants at the J.E. Groner Building invite everyone to their upcoming Fall Festival/ Block Party. It’s 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, on Depot Drive in Historic Powell Station. Come for food, music, shopping, handmade items, games, community and giveaways.
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Powell Playhouse The Powell Playhouse promises to steal your funny bone with a delightful comedy Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 6-8. The performances will be at the Jubilee Banquet Facility on Callahan Road, with three evening performances and a Saturday afternoon matinee. Tickets are $10, with a $5 senior discount offered on Saturday afternoon. Curtain time is 7 p.m. for evening performances and 2 p.m. for the Saturday afternoon matinee. In addition, dinner at the Jubilee Banquet Facility will be offered for $15 at 5:30 before the evening shows. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at powellplayhouseinc.com. To order dinner reservations, call 865-938-2112. – Bob Longmire
On to the Aggies Marvin West writes: “Some of my Baptist friends believe in predestination. “If this Tennessee team makes it to 7-0, I may join them.�
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Ed and Millie Norris show the dollhouse they built, which will be auctioned off at this year’s Halls Crossroads Women’s League Autumn Gala Oct. 28. by Jake Mabe
By Jake Mabe It all started several years ago when Millie and Ed Norris’ granddaughter Sarah, who was by then in her late 20s, asked them to refurbish a dollhouse they had found for her at a yard sale when she was a child. “We had a ball,� Millie said. “Ed and I have always enjoyed making doll furniture, and now we’ve started working on miniatures.�
They had begun working on doll furniture when Martha Arnold Charnay founded the Halls Crossroads Women’s League more than a decade ago. Millie and Martha even joined a doll club for a while. Finally, Millie and Ed built a dollhouse for the live auction that is always a staple of the League’s annual Autumn Gala. And they’ve made another one for this year’s gala, the League’s
ing around the house is fair game. Millie saves small plastic containers that contain coffee creamer, for example, to use as lampshades. Ed has even been able to recycle items he finds when he regularly picks up trash along the road in front of their Halls home.
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Canadian playwright returning to Powell Playhouse By Shannon Carey What brought together a Canadian playwright and Powell’s favorite theater troupe? As the Bard said, “The play’s the thing!� Roger Cosgrove gave the Powell Playhouse cast and crew the surprise of their lives when he showed up unannounced at their production of his play, “A Day at the Java Shop and Greyhound
Bus Depot,� last year. But, Cosgrove and his wife loved the scenic beauty of East Tennessee so much, plus the warm welcome they received from the Playhouse, that they’re coming back for the U.S. premier of Cosgrove’s sequel, “1, 2, 3, and Flush,� set for Oct. 6-8, at Jubilee Banquet Facility. “They made me feel so comfortable,� Cosgrove said. “It was
like I was instantly part of the group.� Cosgrove said he got into writing plays “by accident.� When he became active in local theater in his hometown of Chesley, Ontario, he was 55 and retired from two professions. There was talk of tearing down an historic 285-seat theater in Chesley, and a group got together to save it. But, once the theater was protected, what
next? Well, you put on plays, of course. They formed the Chesley Community Players and started doing live theater there. Cosgrove started acting and directing. But, he had trouble finding the kind of scripts he wanted to produce. “When I went to a play, I To page A-3
Thomas flips out over Rountree resolution By Betty Bean On Monday, the school board considered a resolution opposing the use of state testing data to determine teacher evaluations and student grades. The vote will come today (Oct. 5). Sponsored by Amber Rountree, the measure drew a harsh rebuke from interim superintendent Buzz Thomas. Rountree said she is perplexed by his reaction. “I proposed a very similar resolution last year – some of the language is verbatim, and the board passed it 7-2 or 8-1. This was during the state testing debacle, and we were asking that the data not be used, so I guess Buzz’s tone was a little surprising,� Rountree said. The “debacle� she mentioned was the confusion and delay caused by the state’s inability to process the numbers in time for local school districts to issue grades and evaluations. “I try to conduct myself, at meetings and in public, by the adage of speaking truth and love. I hope we can disagree and still have a collegial discourse about it.�
Thomas sent a letter to board members labeling Rountree’s resolution “ill-advised� and predicting that it would damage relationships with state and local elected officials, particularly Education Commissioner Candice McQueen, whom he said is entitled to “the benefit of the doubt.� He praised Questar, the state’s new testing provider, which worked with the state last year to create an “optional� assessment for secondgraders, and put Rountree’s motives on blast: “In conclusion, the proposed resolution does not sound like a school district that is aspiring to be the best in the south or even in the state. It sounds like we are making excuses. We need a good standardized test each year to tell us how we are doing compared to others across the state and the nation,� Thomas said. New board member Tony Norman said he agrees with Rountree about testing policy but thinks the resolution may be premature. “I think the evaluation system is completely jacked up, and ultimately, her endgame is to
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biggest fundraiser, which will be held 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at The Foundry. And they get creative. In addition to the usual approach – “Millie will draw a pattern for something, and I’ll cut it out,� Ed says – they use everything to make the miniature fi xtures inside the dollhouse. That includes medicine bottle lids, screws, bolts and wooden spools; anything ly-
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revise the evaluation procedures and get rid of things that are unfair. I agree with her, but I’m not sure this is the way to go about it.� Norman expressed some surprise at the tone of Thomas’ letter – “He really cut Amber’s legs off� – and observed that the unity between new board members (who supported Mike McMillan for board chair in August) and incumbents who voted for Terry Hill is in disarray: “The coalition is fragmented at the moment. We haven’t even got to square one – we don’t have a chair yet,� he said, referring to last month’s deadlocked vote between McMillan and Hill (board member Patti Bounds was absent). McMillan has since removed his name from consideration, and the board will vote again this week. “Let’s get first things first. Let’s decide on a chair; then you start bringing other stuff up,� Norman said. Letter is posted on our website: www.ShopperNewsNow.com/category/betty-bean/
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But the most ingenious item may be the miniature flat-screen TV in the living room of their latest dollhouse. “You know what that is?� Millie asked. “It’s the (display screen) from the first GPS system we ever bought. We never throw anything away,� she said, laughing. The dollhouses are two-sided. “So two little girls, for example, can play with it at the same time.� Some things, such as the miniature toy children, they buy at Hobby Lobby, but the rest comes from whatever they can make or
reuse. “I’ve always loved miniature things because you have to use your imagination,� Millie says. “Ed makes the window boxes and the bunk beds, for example, and I make the upholstered furniture.� She says it takes them about a month to build one. “It’s so tedious, you know, making those little things.� The dollhouses have become so popular that they’ve made another one for the craft fair to be held at their church, Christ United
A view of one side of the two-sided dollhouse Methodist, on Oct. 22. They are making more for their great-grandchildren, including a barn for the boys. They’ll also be selling some of their doll furniture at the fair. “If we can’t use something for one project, we just put it aside and use it for another.�
Tickets to the Halls Crossroads Women’s League Autumn Gala are $75 per person and can be purchased from any League member or by calling 922-4077. This year’s gala will feature dinner, silent and live auctions and music by The Blair Experience.
Central High to honor longtime principal Gresham For the first time, Central High School will honor a faculty member who did not graduate from the school, along with three Central High School graduates, during the annual “Wall of Fame� Breakfast. Appropriately, Hassie K. Gresham (1877-1970), the revered principal of the school from 1919 to 1947, will be one of the four honorees. Hassie Kate Gresham was born on March 19, 1877, at Buffalo Ridge near Jonesborough. Her parents were James Madison Gresham,
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farmer and postmaster, and the former Mary Elizabeth Barnes. Hassie K. grew up on her father’s working farm in a family of 11 children, including her six brothers and four sisters. Later in life she would remark that she learned how to work with her male students through the “give and take� required to cope with life on a working farm with six brothers. After graduating from high school, she entered Holbrook Normal College in Fountain City and graduated in 1902 after it had become Tennessee Normal College. She then taught for four months in a small school in Chucky Valley
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near Jonesborough. Armed with new methods of teaching acquired in college, she had many successes and later described this as the happiest time of her career. In reflecting on the experience, she asked, “Can you wonder that being a teacher is glorious?� Gresham moved to Knoxville and began her teaching career as a substitute teacher at West View Elementary School. The school board first thought the position required a man, but they ultimately hired her. To the surprise of none who knew her later, she held her ground, taught with firmness and fairness and proved herself worthy. Her long career at Central High School began in 1908 when she joined the faculty as an English teacher with a six-week contract. For the next four decades, her academic and home life would revolve around the school, which ironically oc-
cupied the same footprint as her alma mater, Tennessee Normal. Upon the resignation of E.E. Patton in 1919, Gresham became Central’s principal, the first female to occupy that position in a Tennessee high school. She served in that capacity for the next 28 years. When she assumed the position there were 192 students. The enrollment would grow to 1,500 at the time of her retirement. In spite of increasing administrative responsibilities as the student body grew, Gresham continued to teach senior English. Former students remember how her deep, gray eyes and dramatic tones held them spellbound as she recited passages from Shakespeare. One student said, “She was in another world when she recited. She lived it. She taught ‘Hamlet’ to every senior class. She would walk into class and ask someone
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to read the last line of the previous lesson. She would pick up the next line from memory, continue the story and never look at the book. I sat there in awe expecting characters to walk across the room.� A believer in strict discipline, Gresham declared that students like to be directed and controlled. She felt that they needed to be “pruned and cultivated,� and she always seemed to know just the proper technique to use to motivate them. Gresham retired in 1947 at the compulsory age of 70. At the time of her retirement, she remarked that she had some association with almost every family in Knox County and had her “boys and girls� in various parts of the world. During World War I she had “boys� in the service from a general on down. Many of her former students served in World War II, and several made the supreme sacrifice. She not only taught thousands of students, but she also sent them out into their chosen careers with lasting inspiration. Her students qualified for admittance to many of the best universities and became respected leaders in their chosen fields – attorneys and judges, physicians and nurses, teachers and principals, colonels and generals, business leaders and bankers, ministers and music directors, all-pro athletes and nationally known musicians, newspaper reporters and Pulitzer Prizewinning journalists. Upon her retirement, Gresham moved to Jonesborough to live with and care for a brother and two sisters until they passed
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away. She then resided with two nieces in Johnson City before moving to nearby Appalachian Christian Home, where she spent her final days. Her former students and the community honored Gresham in many ways. In 1947-48, funds were raised to commission her portrait, which was unveiled in a ceremony with Gresham present on March 25, 1948. It still hangs in Gresham Middle School with a gold-plated silver plaque inscribed, “Teacher 1908-1919; Principal 1919-1947; a great teacher; a greater builder of character.� In 1968, on her 91st birthday, the East Tennessee Sertoma Club selected Gresham for its “Service to Mankind� award. The plaque read, “To those who know not, no words can paint; and those who know thee, know all words are faint.� In March 1968, the city school board resolved to name the former Central High School building Gresham Junior High in her honor. The building had been constructed during her tenure as principal in 1931. After some expansion, it is still in use as Gresham Middle School. On Aug. 7, 1970, Fountain City’s most influential educator, Hassie Kate Gresham, passed on to her reward at age 93. Her legacy continues in the lives of the many students who were fortunate to pass through her classroom. The 15th annual CHS “Wall of Fame� Breakfast will be held at the Central High School Commons at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. The ceremony will follow in the school auditorium. Tickets are $20 each and are available at the CHS office and from CHS Alumni and Foundation representatives. Info: R. Larry Smith, 9225433; Courtney Shea, 6895730; or the school office, 689-1400. Three other honorees are: Jackson K. “Jack� Bondurant, Class of 1922; J. Beecher Mize, Class of 1938; and W. Thomas Dillard, Class of 1959.
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Chris Lane, manager of the East Knoxville Lowe’s, sands a refurbished park bench as part of the Lowe’s Heroes project in Fountain City Park.
Lauren Sandy rebuilds a Fountain City Park picnic table that was broken when a tree fell on top of it. Photos by Ruth White
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Sarah’s September
You can find the lake house at the end of a lane on a stretch of land in neighboring Union County. You can watch wildlife from the screened-in back deck, not to mention a landscape view of a quiet cove in Norris Lake. Upstairs is a den designed to give a lifetime’s collection of books a permanent place. But the place isn’t the point. The story is inside, where, as a sign reminds you as you enter, a fisherman lives with the biggest catch of his life. And the ninth month of the year, all 30 days of it, is known there as Sarah’s September. Many longtime Knoxarea residents know Sarah West. For years, she was involved in the PTA and at Powell schools. Most of you probably know her better as superb sportswriter Marvin West’s better half. And what a life they’ve led together. Seventeen or so autumns ago, Marvin called the Shopper, inquiring about an article. A twominute conversation led to a mountain of memories and, ultimately, to my invitation to Sarah’s Sep-
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tember. Marvin and Sarah met when he showed up singing bass in a gospel quartet at a Cumberland Presbyterian Church service near her home. He got to thinking he’d met somebody special. He says meeting her mother helped seal the deal. As Marvin rose from Tom Siler’s star pupil at the News-Sentinel (it had a hyphen then) to managing editor of the former Scripps-Howard News Service in Washington, D.C., Sarah’s star rose, too. After she joined the PTA in Powell, she went from there to the state office, traveling from city to city with other volunteers, advocating for public education. When Marvin coordinated Scripps-Howard’s coverage of the Olympics in Seoul, Sarah went, too. She darn near brokered peace between North and
South Korea, and I ain’t kidding. She continues to be Marvin’s eagle-eyed editor. The West kids and grandkids, now spread from one coast to another, make it a priority to remember Sarah’s September. Daughter Jayne, who lives nearby, starts bringing over cheesecake and other goodies early in the month. The grandkids try to top one another with birthday presents. Sarah got a special gift from one of them, her own book, carefully composed and crafted with the assistance of one of those “Make Your Own Souvenir” self-publishing outfits. Even the last game played at old Yankee Stadium in 2008, which normally would receive something akin to national-holiday treatment in the West household, took a backseat to Sarah’s September. At least two of the West children were there for dinner, as was an adopted kid from Halls. The game broadcast was on mute in the background, but that night, it simply served as a warmup act for the main event.
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Sarah’s charmed the likes of famous sportscasters, Washington bigwigs, neighbors who live near the Wests’ winter home in Lake Chapala, Mexico. Most of the latter don’t speak much English, but kindness is a universal language. When I first visited the West lake house all those autumns ago, Sarah wasn’t home. Marvin talked about Gen. Neyland, about wins over Alabama, about the time Ray Mears befuddled coach Frank McGuire and the No. 1-rated South Carolina Gamecocks. But, he kept insisting I come back. “You’ve got to meet Sarah,” he said. “She’s the real story.” As usual, Marvin was right. Happy birthday, Sarah. For super souls like you, celebrating even for 30 days isn’t nearly enough.
Fountain City Lions Club president Dick McMillan stopped by the East Knoxville Lowe’s one day to buy supplies for a project at Fountain City Park. When he asked assistant manager Ken Dalton a question about a product, little did he know that Dalton would end up helping in a much bigger way. McMillan applied for a grant from Lowe’s, and after a committee of Lowe’s employees evaluated the applications and project locations, the park was selected. “We saw a huge need and went to McMillan and some Lions Club members asking for a wish list,” said Dalton. Volunteers from Lowe’s spent three days rebuilding the park’s benches and pic-
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nic tables, painting inside the Lions Club building and rebuilding pavilions and cleaning up the landscape over at Fountain City Lake. “It’s all about giving back, and we want people to be able to enjoy the park and the lake for years to come,” said Dalton. Lowe’s and other vendors donated supplies for the project. McMillan expressed his gratitude to Lowe’s and their employees for coming out and helping to spruce up the park and lake for residents and visitors.
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Canadian playwright wanted to see something after a hard day’s work that when you were done you were glad you went, and you were relaxed and satisfied. That was what I Cosgrove wanted to see,” said Cosgrove. “I was just bellyaching to my wife, ‘I just can’t find good, fun, clean, family scripts. I can do better than this.’ She replied, ‘OK, why don’t you?’” For that first play, “Java Shop,” Cosgrove drew on his own past experience hanging around in the coffee shop where his mother worked, right next to a Greyhound Bus depot, which in the early 1960s was a “hub of activity.” And a certain country star’s bus breaking down at the depot? That really happened. “I just recall that at that time there weren’t a whole lot of places you could get a big diesel motor repaired, and Johnny Cash’s bus was going through town, and it broke down,” said Cosgrove. “The Greyhound mechanics fi xed it for him, and he was in having coffee. He was just strumming his guitar and chit-chatting with the locals.” “Java Shop” was such a success at the Chesley theater that folks started encouraging Cosgrove to publish it, and so he did. Powell Playhouse director Gina Jones found the script
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on a quest for exactly the kind of drama Cosgrove liked: clean, fun and family-friendly. She contacted Cosgrove for permission to perform the script, and the two started an email correspondence. “Through those emails, I got to know the group a bit and just admired their dedication,” said Cosgrove. So, even though the drive was long, Cosgrove and his wife came to Knoxville to see the play. The pair sat in the back and didn’t say anything until the play was over. Then, they surprised Jones and the rest of the group. “They were a lot like the Chesley Community Players, a small group of people really committed to putting on plays,” said Cosgrove. “They did an excellent job. I’ve been to a few (“Java Shop” productions) up here, but I enjoyed theirs the most. They interpreted it the same way I interpret it. If I were directing, it was the same way I’d want it done.” Cosgrove only had 12 hours to spend in Tennessee, so he and his wife planned to make a return trip. When Jones contacted Cosgrove again, this time asking for permission to produce the sequel, he mentioned his intent to visit in early October 2016. Jones said the Playhouse would schedule the play for the same time. “How could you get more obliging than that?”
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government It’s time to decriminalize marijuana Last month, Nashville approved an ordinance to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. Nashville police now have the option of issuing a civil citation for marijuana possession instead of a criminal one. Did Nashville make marijuana legal? No. Decriminalization is not legalization. Complete legalization would mean that a person could sit in their home and legally smoke marijuana. With decriminalization, those walking down the street with a marijuana joint in their pocket would still be breaking the law but could be issued a civil citation by police (something similar to a parking ticket) instead of a criminal citation. It’s a small step, but a good one. Here’s why. Under current law, possessing even a small amount of marijuana is punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in the county jail and a $2,500 fine. Criminal convictions have wide-ranging negative consequences. In addition to possible jail time, a criminal conviction often impacts employment and educational opportunities. It’s tough enough to find a good job in today’s economy. It’s even more difficult when you have a criminal record. Thanks to the internet, arrest records and mug shots linger on forever. Smoking a joint at a party or concert can haunt someone well into their future. Decriminalization is not a perfect solution. In fact, it probably doesn’t go far enough. Until we treat drug use as a public health problem instead of a criminal justice problem, too many lives will be shadowed by criminal convictions. Also, the discretion given to the police creates its own problems. Giving an officer discretion to issue either
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a civil or criminal citation can result in disparate outcomes for low-income and minority residents accused of a crime. Ultimately, our laws should reflect our values. If it’s OK for a kid to smoke weed in college, then it should be legal. If it’s OK for someone to smoke marijuana in the privacy of their own home, then it should be legal. Legalization, with regulations similar to tobacco or alcohol, would likely result in better overall outcomes than current laws. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t believe that smoking marijuana is a good thing. I’m not a doctor. I’m the least qualified to discuss the pros and cons of marijuana versus tobacco or any other substance. However, the decriminalization of marijuana is a much-needed first step in accepting shifting social norms. Nearly 50 years after Woodstock, and as baby boomers enter retirement, it’s time for our laws to reflect that reality. Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, after the decriminalization bill passed the Metro Council, released a statement: “This legislation is a positive step forward in addressing the overly punitive treatment of marijuana possession in our state that disproportionately impacts low-income and minority residents.” Mayor Barry is right. Nashville is showing leadership. It’s time for Mayor Madeline Rogero and Knoxville City Council to show leadership as well. Scott Frith is a local attorney. You can visit his website at pleadthefrith.com.
Legacy Parks Foundation’s big day Once again, Legacy Parks Foundation will draw a crowd of almost 1,000 civic, business and community leaders for its annual Legacy Luncheon for the Parks at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7, along the bank of the Tennessee River at UT Cherokee Farm. Once again, executive director Carol Evans is close to a sell-out at the $100 lunch. You’d think she would move the event to a larger venue. But wait! It’s outdoors! Rick Ridgeway, noted mountaineer, will Carol Evans talk about his experience with big mountains, big business and big initiatives to preserve outdoor resources. Make reservations online or call 865-525-2585.
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Smith again claims education as campaign battleground Eddie Smith’s first campaign mail piece, a sunny, positive, oversized postcard praising the 13th District state representative for working hard to develop higher educational standards, hit two weeks ago. The next one came a week later and featured a group of happy kids studying a globe. A full-color shot of a smiling Smith appeared on the back, positioned next to a paragraph describing him as a torchbearer for better education. The bottom half of the card was the color of the Vols’ smokygray football jerseys with a black-and-white picture of an angry, open-mouthed Gloria Johnson looking for a child to devour. The scary gray part said Johnson – a Democrat and a retired special-education teacher who served a single term before Republican Smith unseated her in 2014 – opposes putting money into education, wants to trap kids in bad schools, would like for the feds to come in and take over and
Betty Bean doesn’t much care if kids get to go to college (all the better to eat them, probably). Both cards are paid for by Tennesseans for Student Success, an AstroTurf group that supports high-stakes, standardized testing closely connected to Gov. Bill Haslam. Two years ago, Smith won by 182 votes and was the beneficiary of an avalanche of negative advertising funded by “outside” corporate education reform groups, the most memorable of which was paid for by the pro-voucher Tennessee Federation for Children and compared Johnson to Lane Kiffin. Following the directive of GOP operative Karl Rove, Smith successfully attacked Johnson’s strength – education. He’s staking out the same ground this year.
In addition to the PACsupplied mail pieces (which by federal law cannot coordinate with his Johnson campaign), Smith sponsored a teacher roundtable at Fulton High School with state Education Commissioner Candice McQueen and a representative of Questar, the state’s new provider of standardized tests (the old provider got sacked when it couldn’t process end-of-term standardized tests in time for the results to be used in calculating student grades). Smith barred school board members and the media from the meeting because he didn’t want teachers to feel intimidated but invited several administrators to sit in, including Assistant Superintendent Elizabeth Alves. It is a policy violation to allow campaign events in Knox County Schools,
but Smith billed this as an opp or t u n it y for teachers to learn more about the state’s new standardized Smith tests. Johnson succeeded Democratic incumbent Harry Tindell, who represented the 13th for 22 years and chose to retire rather than slug it out after the new Republican super majority redrew district lines and threw Sequoyah Hills and a big chunk of Republicandominated South Knoxville into the mix. Smith, a promoter of church music, made Johnson – who has since retired from teaching – a one-termer. She still enjoys the active support of many former colleagues and students who want to send her back to Nashville. In the words of the prophet Yogi Berra, it’s déjà vu all over again.
Off to Georgia (not the Bulldogs) This week I am in Tbilisi, Georgia, as an election observer for their parliamentary elections. The trip is sponsored by the International Republican Institute, a private, nonprofit group. IRI promotes democratic procedures, fair elections and participatory democracy as does its counterpart, which is the National Democratic Institute. Neither is part of the partisan RNC or DNC. Georgia was part of the former Soviet Union and is where Joseph Stalin was born. It has been an independent nation for 25 years with varying degrees of success. I was present four years ago in Georgia, also as an election observer for IRI, when parliamentary elections were held and resulted in the ruling party being swept out of office. It is our job to observe and report on what we see. If we see inappropriate actions in the conduct of the election we note them and report on them. We do not intervene with the holding of the election itself. Greg Mackay, who now works at Chilhowee Park, was an election observer when he ran the Knox County Election Commission. I have also been an election observer in Ukraine and East Timor (Asia). ■ Knoxville has had a sister-city relationship with Muroran in Japan since the 1990s. A Muroran delega-
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tion is coming this weekend and will meet with Mayor Rogero in her office Friday morning at the City County Building. MPC Commissioner Gayle Bustin has assisted ably on behalf of the mayor in arranging a full schedule. Retired University of Tennessee professor Paul Watkins and his wife, Susie, will host a reception for them Friday, Oct. 7. There have also been student exchanges at the high school level where students have stayed in Japanese and American homes. ■ James Knight, another former ambassador, has moved to the Knoxville area. He just retired as ambassador to Chad and previously ambassador to Benin. The Tellico Village resident is a retired infantry officer who was awarded a Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam. He joins four other former ambassadors residing in the area: Cran Montgomery (Oman), Dee Robinson (Ghana), Margaret Scobey (Egypt and Syria) and this writer (Poland). ■ State Rep. Eddie Smith will present a check
for $30,000 for restoration of Talahi Park in Sequoyah Hills at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12. The money was part of the state budget, which Smith amended to include this funding. Public is invited. The Smith versus Gloria Johnson contest is expected to be one of the closest in the state on Nov. 8. The last two elections (2012 and 2014) in that district were decided by fewer than 200 votes each. ■ U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann turns 54 on Tuesday, Oct. 11. ■ Do not expect quick action on picking a successor to UT athletic director Dave Hart. UT will wait until a new chancellor is selected to replace Jimmy Cheek before a search committee is even named by the new chancellor to choose a new AD. That means January at the earliest. The new chancellor will also be looking for a new communications vice chancellor to replace Margie Nichols as well as a new provost to follow Susan Martin. ■ UT President Joe DiPietro announced recently the four members of a special commission to review Title IX resources and programs for UT. Three of the four live in Massachusetts, Connecticut and the Washington, D.C., area. The one Tennessean is from Franklin. None attended UT and there are no African-Americans on
the group, despite many UT athletes being AfricanAmerican. This is a glaring omission. While the news release did not indicate compensation, an inquiry from this writer produced the response that yes, there is compensation, but UT declined to respond that day as to the exact compensation, which appears to violate the open-records law. UT also declined to say then if the first meeting on Nov. 17 would be open to the public. Two days later, UT acknowledged each is being paid $45,000 plus expenses, and the meetings are closed, which triggered criticism. One wonders if UT is channeling studies like this through its law firm to lock out the public under the guise of attorney-client privilege. Why UT cannot give a direct answer to a direct question when asked is perplexing. It sends the wrong signal for an institution dedicated to education. Media relations on this issue are being handled by the Nashville law firm of Neal and Harwell, which has already been paid over $400,000, and the meter is still running. The total cost of the lawsuit settlement continues to rise with no end in sight. Victor Ashe is a former mayor of Knoxville and U.S. ambassador to Poland. Reach him at vhashe@aol.com
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Beck: The place where the community gets connected By Renee Kesler The Beck Cultural Exchange Center is “The Place Where African American History Is Preserved,” and even more it is “The Place Where the Community Gets Connected.” T h e Renee Kessler founders who created Beck in 1975 purposely did not call it the Beck Cultural Exchange Museum, though it is filled with archives, artifacts and exhibits and, indeed, Beck has always been dedicated to the preservation and conservation of history. Yet those great pioneers understood that it had to be more than a museum. After all, Beck was formed as the people’s project, and the people needed a place to gather and exchange with one another. Beck needed to be “The Place Where the Community Gets Connected.” What does it mean to be “The Place Where the Community Gets Connected?” Leaving Beck the other night, I believe I understood the answer to this question. The answer was sitting outside at the tables located in the rotunda area of the Beck, wrapped in coats and jackets in the cool of the fall evening with fingers tapping away on a laptop and a cell phone. While this was not an unusual occurrence, certainly – when I leave in the evenings there is always someone sitting in the rotunda, or on the lighted front porch, where there is always a table and chairs, or cars parked in
HOPE… Is a Powerful thing! It Can Change Lives and Make a Difference. It is the confident expectation of Good. Community members gather at the Beck. the parking lot, using the free wifi – it was the answer to the question. When I first arrived at Beck, the wifi broadband connection to the internet was locked with a passcode required to access. When visitors tried to connect their electronic devices they quickly discovered that they had no access to the internet. Further, while students from the local schools were excited to receive new electronic gadgets and devices that they could take home, the enthusiasm quickly dissipated once internet access was unavailable. Even though students had their own laptops or tablets, they fi led in quickly before the 6 o’clock closing hour to use the free Beck computer lab. Immediately, I contacted our internet service provider, requested an equipment upgrade with highspeed access and optimal range throughout the Beck campus, and, of course, the passcode was removed. The community now had access to free wifi at the Beck. So was that the answer? Is free wifi the true meaning to being “The Place Where
the Community Gets Connected?” I understood it to be more than that. Shortly after arriving at Beck, I met Victor Vlasyuk, and instantly we became friends. Victor lives in the community with his mom, Lyubov; they are from Ukraine. Victor and his mom, along with many others, are frequent guests to the Beck. Perhaps it’s the internet connection that keeps them coming, but I think there is something more to the connection. This summer, through a wonderful program, Victor became a paid Beck intern. It was a great summer, and Victor, who has a very contagious smile and sweet spirit, became a part of the Beck family and a tremendous help to me. Like so many of the young and seasoned people that come to Beck, Victor is connected to us and we are connected to him. And that’s the answer. “The Place Where the Community Gets Connected” truly means people gathering and exchanging with one another, the original intent of the founders of the Beck.
The Mission of Hope is an Appalachian Relief Ministry serving very depressed rural communities. Our Back To School Program provides new Backpacks and School Supplies to 28 rural Elementary Schools. We also take new Clothing, Toys and Food items to the same Schools with our Christmas Program. Realizing education is imperative to breaking the cycle of poverty, we also provide Scholarships to 13 rural High Schools, Alice Lloyd College and Lincoln Memorial University.
Team of destiny? Probably not
GOSSIP AND LIES ■ Donald Trump is no Ronald Reagan. I watched Ronald Reagan on TV for 10 years, and Trump is no Reagan. ■ Hillary Clinton, on the other hand, could well be Eleanor Roosevelt. ■ The Duncan Family Barbecue is coming up (5:30 p.m.
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Pittsburgh Pirates 55-27, had a 91-60 edge in hits, batted .338 to .256, slugged six more home runs – and lost. Even then, I knew the inexplicable did not apply to football. Destiny is a quirky thing on gridirons. It often jumps around, depending on crisp blocking and tackling, especially protection for the quarterback, accuracy of his throws and how many linebackers knock the ball loose from runners and receivers. Injuries, penalties and fumbles lost and found can cause destiny to switch sides. “Team of destiny” does have an intriguing connotation. It might seem a logical explanation for success to those who do not understand what goes on behind the scenes – endless recruiting effort, fierce attention to details, year-round devotion to improvement, more strength, more speed, more explosion. Do everything right. Eat right. Even sleep right. And, above all, believe. Starting a day or two after the latest bowl victory, good teams work to win. Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the Civic Coliseum). As the Duncan family grows, it takes a little longer to shake hands on the way to the food. Entertainment this year is special: Mark Chestnutt, The Crown College choir and David West’s bluegrass band. Come have dinner with 10,000 of your best friends. – S. Clark
They sweat and strain to develop cohesion and confidence. They expect to prevail. Chances are somewhat better when smart coaches are involved. OK, now and then luck is a factor. It had to be luck when Jalen Hurd rescued the Dobbs overtime fumble, the one bouncing around in the end zone that crushed the life out of gutty underdog Appalachian State. That was Sept. 1. Good fortune emerged in the Battle of Bristol. The alarm clock went off. The Vols woke up. It could have been luck that Tennessee receivers miraculously stopped dropping passes in the second half against the Gators. Incidentally, Florida thought that was a fluke. And it said it was handicapped without its No. 1 quarterback. Sorry about that. Oh no, we didn’t call it luck in 1998 when an official dropped a flag for pass interference and gave the Vols one last chance to defeat Syracuse. It wasn’t luck that Florida missed that field goal or that our favorite Razorback, Clint Stoerner, fumbled just in time. That was the Big Orange national championship team. It made its breaks. Well, it might not have directly caused Florida State to get stuck with a sub quarterback. We’ll find out Saturday if this Tennessee team simply refuses to lose. Texas A&M in College Station will be an honest exam. Oh my, as for destiny, after that comes mighty Alabama, much too much. Or maybe not. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com
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Some of my Baptist friends believe in predestination. If this Tennessee team makes it to 7-0, I may join them. Based on what the Volunteers did to Florida and Georgia, I will concede this group is beginning to feel just a little bit special. Never saw anything like that flipflop finish in Athens. Pity the poor Bulldogs. They went from extreme ecstasy to awful agony in just a few ticks. Corner Malik Foreman, hero a couple of minutes earlier, got beat deep and safety Micah Abernathy was no help. For Tennessee, all was lost. But it wasn’t. Joshua Dobbs did his Doug Flutie impersonation and Jauan Jennings was absolutely certain, beyond any shadow of a doubt, he was going to claim that Hail Mary as his very own. Yes, they practice this play but surely such an ending was once in a lifetime. I sort of expected Butch Jones to come up with a monumental proclamation but he reverted to favorite explanations – fortitude, resiliency, poise, character and just finding a way to win. There had to be something more. I never put much stock in magic or karma or team of destiny until the 1960 World Series. In seven games, the New Yankees outscored the
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Jacob Samples, a recent graduate of The Crown College and a pastor at Temple Baptist Church, leads a church service at Morning Pointe in Clinton. Samples, originally from Ripley, W.V., moved to Tennessee to attend school, finishing his undergraduate degree in only three years. Now he is pursuing his master’s degree, stating that “he will serve the Lord wherever there is a need� after graduation. He and his wife and four children frequently spend time with the residents at the assisted living community. As part of the Life Enrichment Program, Morning Pointe invites local
Upcoming: Mobile Meals each Wednesday; $2 donation requested; RSVP by noon Tuesday. ■Corryton Senior Center 9331 Davis Drive 688-5882 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday Offerings include: exercise classes; cross-stitch, card games; dominoes, crochet, quilting, billiards; Senior Meals program, 11 a.m. each Friday. Register for: Field trip: Three Rivers Rambler excursion, noon Friday, Oct. 14; fee for bus from center, $5. Flu shots, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11. Super Seniors meeting, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11; entertainment, Grace Notes dulcimer group. ■Halls Senior Center 4405 Crippen Road 922-0416 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday Offerings include: card games; exercise classes; quilting, dominoes, dance classes; scrapbooking, craft classes; Tai Chi; movie matinee 2 p.m. Tuesdays. Flu shots, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5. Center’s 10th anniversary party, noon Wednesday, Oct. 12. Register for:“Be ProActive with ProHealth, 1-3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14. Field trip: Three Rivers Rambler excursion, noon Friday, Oct. 14. Veterans Office, 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19; RSVP: 215-5645. ■Morning Pointe Assisted Living 7700 Dannaher Drive 686-5771 or morningpointe.com Ongoing event: Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Support Group meets 1 p.m. each last Monday.
Madison Wright provides a personalized tour of The Pointe at Lifespring senior living facility.
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Lora Patterson and Chris Taylor of Avalon Hospice participate in the hard-hat tour of The Pointe at Lifespring. Photos by Ruth White
Picture covered porches that open up to a beautiful and relaxing courtyard. Add a spacious dining area, salon, fitness center and Vibrant Life activities room. This is The Pointe at Lifespring, a senior adult living facility currently under construction close to New Harvest Park. The facility offered hard-hat tours last week, giving the community a sneak peek inside. The Pointe will offer 68 total units of combined assisted living and memory care apartments. The assisted living area offers a variety of room sizes, including
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a deluxe one-bedroom, studio suite, and one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites. Shana Robertson, with 15 years of experience, is the executive director, assisted by Heather Haley and Madison Wright. New to the staff is Annie Smalley, RN, who was named last week. She will function as the assisted living director. Smalley worked for other assisted living facilities in Knoxville and Alabama. Her nursing degree is from Lincoln Memorial University. The concierge is Alisha Schulz. The Pointe is scheduled to open late 2016/early 2017. Info: 865-687-5353.
Shirley Stout has been a supporter of the Fulton High School athletic department for over 21 years, and she continues to be a friendly fi xture at ballgames. Stout began helping out when her first grandson, Adam, attended FHS. She began to help out by assembling programs that were sold at football games, and her assistance grew to selling cotton candy at basketball games, making bracelets and necklaces as a fundraiser for the cheerleaders and just being a friendly face at games. “I love people,� she said. “I love to get hugs and give hugs from year to year.� Stout enjoys seeing students from years ago – who have grown and now have kids of their own – returning to support the Falcons. Her son, Pete, is an offensive line coach for the football team, and her
Shirley Stout has been a friend to the Fulton Falcons for over 21 years. Photo by Ruth White
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The problem with busy bodies For we hear that some of you are living in idleness, mere busy bodies, not doing any work. Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living. Brothers and sisters, do not be weary in doing what is right. (2 Thessalonians 3: 11-13 NRSV)
Bill Lett, a longtime church member and former art teacher at Central High School, offers his bronze sculptures for sale. He has also created portraits of the church down through the years in bronze. Photos by Emily Shane
Isn’t it interesting that there were busy bodies even in the earliest churches? And isn’t it fascinating that the term “busy body” (which seems to imply a person who is working steadily) is applied to folks who were doing absolutely nothing except meddling and causing trouble? (I was quite surprised and more than a little amused to realize the King James Version of the Bible uses the exact same term, albeit as one word: busybodies!) I suppose human nature is pretty consistent, whether first century or 21st century: always able to see the mote in our neighbor’s eye and yet unable to notice the log in our own (see Luke 6:42). So, here is the Apostle Paul pretty much calling a spade a spade, and telling the Church at Thessalonica to get on the stick, every last one of them! That is another way in which the human condition remains unchanged. If we are honest with ourselves, we know that today’s churches also have busy bodies, those who carry tales, who whisper gossip, who stir up trouble, who do little to help and much to harm. So we pray, we tolerate, we forgive, we hope, we persevere. And if we follow our Lord’s example, we keep on keeping on, because we need each other, and this fallen, broken world needs us to love, to learn, to grow, to remember St. Paul’s admonition to “do what is right.”
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Washington Presbyterian Church hosts fall events By Carol Z. Shane The sun was shining and the air was just cool enough when Washington Presbyterian Church in Corryton held its first-ever Craft Fair and and Rummage Sale on a recent Saturday. Nearby in the parking lot, helpers gathered under a tent, getting ready to run the “drivethrough barbecue.” “This church has existed in
this location since 1802,” says Tim Adams, longtime church member who was formerly Zoo Knoxville’s director of education. “Washington Pike was built so that people could get to this church.” Adams explained that “there’s two separate things going on here. The proceeds from the craft fair go to buy new Christmas decorations for the church, and the
funds from the barbecue, which we do three or four times a year, go to finance the Apple Festival.” The Apple Festival is a huge event, drawing 2,0002,300 visitors per year. It features food, music, apple butter, apple cider, fried apple pies, barbecue and ribs for lunch, crafts, canned goods and more. “Last year we made $28,000,” says Ad-
ams. “It all goes to missions. “We’re a little church that hasn’t realized in 214 years that we’re little.” Washington Presbyterian Church’s 39th Annual Apple Festival runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 15 at the church, 7405 Washington Pike in Corryton. Info: visitwpc.org, or call 865-688-7755. Send story suggestions to news@ shoppernewsnow.com.
Local Catholic church gets a new name Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church, now known as St. Teresa of Kolkata, had a special guest Sept. 11. Bishop Richard F. Stika of the Roman Catholic Diocese came to Maynardville to officially change the church’s name. The church is named after the person many of us grew up calling “Mother Teresa,” known for her benevolent work with the poor. On Sept. 4, Pope Francis elevated Mother Teresa to sainthood. The change from “Calcutta” to Kolkata comes because the government of India changed the spelling of the city’s name several years ago. “Even though the name is changed, the patroness of the church is the same person,” said Fr. Steve Pawelk. “The local Catholic church looks to their patroness, Mother Teresa, as an example of how to follow Jesus in the world today. Her simplicity, humbleness and awareness of seeing Jesus in the face of the poor inspires our mission today.” “It’s a real honor for me to be with you to share this with you, working together – all of us – to be the hands, the face, and the person of
Bishop Richard F. Stika of the Diocese of Knoxville, right, celebrates Mass Sept. 11, to mark the official change of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish’s name to St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish. Parish pastor Father Steve Pawelk, GHM, is concelebrating the Mass. The name change was necessary when Mother Teresa was elevated to sainthood by Pope Francis on Sept. 4 during a canonization Mass at the Vatican. Bishop Stika, whose vestment includes an image of St. Teresa, also blessed a statue of St. Teresa, shown in front of the altar. Photo submitted
Jesus. That’s our call within a call,” Stika said. Bishop Stika said he has now issued three decrees for the young Union County parish, which celebrated its fifth anniversary in September. One was to establish a Catholic mission; the second was to elevate the status of the mission to a parish; and the third was to rename the parish from Blessed Teresa to St. Teresa of Kolkata. “Hopefully, one of my next visits will be to bless your new building, because with God all things are possible,” Bishop Stika said. The church also hosted its third Royalty Carnival Sept. 3. Young church member Ricky DeLeon and his sister, Michele, were crowned king and queen for earning the most money for the church’s building fund. Also, St. Teresa of Kolkata hosted their third annual Royalty contest on September 3rd. Brother and sister Ricky and Michele DeLeon
were named youth King and Queen at the carnival for raising the most money for the church’s building fund. Other activities included games, horse rides and delicious food. Music was provided by the Beasons, Possom Crossing and the Holy Ghost Choir. Also performing were the traditional dancers from St. Teresa of Kolkata Church of Mayardville and Our Lady of Fatima Church of Maryville. Raffle winners were Marisol Mercado, Rose and Bob Folck, and Cindy Briano. Raffle was approved by the state of Tennessee. The carnival raised more than $10,000 for the church building fund. The church is still working towards their dream of building on their property across from Union County High School. Pawelk said they are grateful for the welcome and support of the community over the last five years.
FAITH NOTES Community services ■ Cross Roads Presbyterian, 4329 E. Emory Road, hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry 6-7 p.m. each second Tuesday and 10-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday. ■ Dante Church of God will distribute boxes of blessings (food) from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, or until boxes are gone. All are invited, one box per household, must be present to receive a box of food. Info: 865-689-4829. ■ Ridgeview Baptist Church, 6125 Lacy Road, offers Children’s Clothes Closet and Food Pantry 11 a.m.-2 p.m. each third Saturday. Free to those in the 37912/37849 ZIP code area.
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Special events ■ Fellowship Christian Church, 746 Tazewell Pike in Luttrell, will host a fall festival, 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. Includes: singing on the porch, free food, crafts, antique cars. Everyone welcome. ■ St. Paul UMC Fountain City, 4014 Garden Drive, hosts Agape’ Café’ each fourth Wednesday. Dinner is served 5:30-7 p.m., and the public is invited. Oct. 26 program: musical group Shaffer, Ogle and Lee. Info: 687-2952.
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South-Doyle: What’s in a name? By Kip Oswald
As I wrote about the history of L&N STEM Academy, I began to wonder about the history of some other school names. Keshawn’s friend Anthony goes to South-Doyle High School, so Kinzy and I researched the history of that name and South-Doyle’s main feeder schools. South-Doyle High School is a combination of several former high schools. Young High School was built in 1913 and named for Dr. J.F. Young. In 1976, Young High joined South High School, which was built in 1951 as one of four schools to split from old Knoxville High School. Then in 1991, South-Young, as it had been renamed, joined with Doyle High School, which was built in 1967 and named for the family of Mildred Doyle, superintendent of Knox County Schools, to create SouthDoyle High School. The official feeder middle school is South-Doyle Middle School, which gains students from several elementary schools, each of which has an interesting history of name origination: Bonny Kate, Dogwood, Gap Creek, Mooreland Heights, Mount Olive, New Hopewell and South Knoxville. For instance, Bonny Kate was the nickname of the wife of John Sevier, first governor of Tennessee. With the school board heading the process, Dog-
wood Elementary – which merged Anderson, Giffin and Flenniken schools in January 1995 – got its name by letting people submit names, narrowing down the selections and allowing those in the schools and community to vote. Gap Creek was the name of the post office in the Kimberlin Heights community of 1859 and the name stuck in the area. Mooreland Heights Elementary was named for a local, William Carrick Moore, an entrepreneur in the wroughtiron industry who had many things named after him. Mount Olive Elementar y School began in Mount Olive Baptist Church in 1837. In 1895, land was given to the school directors to build Mount Olive School, and the school opened afterwards. New Hopewell is listed simply as an unincorporated community in Knox County, and the school is named after the community, as is South Knoxville Elementary named after its location in the city of Knoxville. Next week I will continue the “What’s in a Name?” series. App of the week: Zoombinis: a classic logic puzzler that makes for cognitively powerful playtime for grades 3-8.
Jadarius Walker and Aydan Arp build a marble run using a Makerspace kit at Green Magnet Academy. Photos
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Makerspace learning: More than playing games By Ruth White At first glance, students using Makerspace kits at Green Magnet Academy make it look like fun and games. While it is fun, the kits also teach students to think differently, work together and problem solve in their own unique ways. Makerspaces have been described as community centers with tools that make design, engineering, fabrication and education accessible for all students. The kits allow for manufacturing of products designed by the students and encourage teamwork and critical thinking. Green Magnet librarian Tommie Branscum runs the Makerspace lab at the school. Before launching the program, she spoke with teachers to find out what’s going on in the classrooms so that she could integrate their lessons into the lab. Students learn coding to make robots work, create beads from paper, use straws and connectors to create objects and work with circuit boards.
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Jarvis Henderson builds a prank handshake device while his teammate Malyshia Dokes creates an alarm with Little Bits kits. Branscum told of two instances when students took on the challenge of out-ofthe-box thinking. One student didn’t have a specific tool to create beads from paper, so he created his own. And two students used straws and connectors to make a couch and television set. “It’s fun to watch them solve problems without re-
ally doing any problem solving,” she said. Makerspace activities give students free license to fail – and to know that it’s okay when things don’t work out perfectly. Students often work with others who they may not know well, thereby strengthening skills in following directions and working together.
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Once the activities are complete, the students are required to grade their teammates on the rules of collaborative conversation including speaking softly, being good listeners, discussing the project, staying seated and being respectful. Individuals then turn the tables and grade themselves through self-reflection.
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Kirsten Christian (sports editor) and Nancy Wanjiru (entertainEditors Jack Wiggers and Riley Cardwell check submitted ar- ment editor) work on an upcoming webcast for the Bobcat ticles before they are uploaded to the website. Times, Central Highâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newspaper. Photos by Ruth White
Looking inside the Bobcat Times By Ruth White Journalism students at Central High School are busy digging deep and publishing interesting stories about life in high school for the school paper, The Bobcat Times. The paper is a digital production that is published once a week on the web. Andrea Turner has been the sponsor since 2014. When she came on the scene, Turner decided to make it an online publication and allowed her students to select a name. This year she has four veteran staff members and 11 who are new to journalism but are eager to learn and contribute to the publicationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success. She calls the paper a â&#x20AC;&#x153;collective effortâ&#x20AC;? where students deal with web design, writing and editing. Turnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff is a wellrounded, diverse group that includes members of many different clubs and athletic teams. On Fridays,
the group plans for the upcoming edition, working on leads and getting a jump on research. Editor for the publication is Jack Wiggers. He is assisted by Riley Cardwell, who also serves as the opinions editor and sends out teasers on social media. Nancy Wanjiru serves as the entertainment editor, and Kirsten Christian heads up the sports section. These leaders were selected based on who was best suited for each area, as well as for their leadership and writing skills. Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistant editor, Riley, is a senior and can see himself writing for a paper at a university in the future. Jack might be interested in furthering his journalism career in college but admits that his interests lean toward economics. Many of the stories focus on students and staff at the school. Rileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first real interview was with
football player Isaac Buell and covered his career at Central and his future plans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Through the interview and writing process, I was able to see the impact made through the way people are portrayed.â&#x20AC;? Jack enjoys writing about studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; political beliefs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have such a diverse student population here at Central,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to see the different perspectives, whether based on cultural or religious beliefs.â&#x20AC;? Nancy Wanjiru finds working in journalism a challenge but loves how everyone has a story just waiting to be discovered. When doing an interview, she tries to make people feel comfortable and likes to break the ice with a little information about herself. Although English isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t her first language, Nancy works hard to get better at expressing herself. She enjoys being a feature editor and assisting other writers.
Halls High cheerleader Maggie Beeler greets Brickey-McCloud student Megan Biliter as she arrives at school on a Friday morning. Photos by Ruth White
Kirsten Christian gets the honor of working in the sports department, covering games and writing about athletes. Becoming an editor has forced her out of her comfort zone, but Kirsten enjoys meeting people with great personalities. She admits that one of her weaknesses is getting nervous prior to an interview, but once she begins to fire away at questions, she becomes a natural reporter. You can catch up on the news at Central High by checking them out at www. t heb ob c at t i me s.we ebly. com or follow them on social media.
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Senior members of the Halls High volleyball team were recently honored for their dedication and hard work as part of the Red Devil team. Pictured are Megan Barger, Devan Spencer, McKinley Snyder, Micah DePetro and Sierra Hall. Photo by Ruth White
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On the move again: Enjoying fall birding The birds are on the move again. And they aren’t the only creatures stirring. Those people in the funny hats, carrying binoculars – birders – are out and about, too. After two or three months of summer doldrums, big things are happening out there in the bird world. Fall migration actually started back in the summer. Those earliest spring arrivals, the martins and the swallows, are also the first to head south in the fall. We saw a flock of thousands of purple martins gathering up in east Carolina for fall migration way back the first week of August. The second week of August, on the 12th, we found 200 tree swallows on the lines and swarm-
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ing over our hayfield; three days later, none. The last of the nighthawks, chimney swifts and hummingbirds will be leaving any day now. But many other species will be passing through in large numbers, through October and even into November, and now’s the time to get out and see the fall show – birds passing through that we get to glimpse for only a few days each spring and fall. Fall birding is full of
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open ponds and grassy fields pull in migrating birds like a magnet. You can check it out in less than an hour. Over the years, I’ve seen nearly 100 species of birds there, many for the first time. This fall, I saw such long-distance migrants as bobolinks there on the 14th of September and a spiffy American golden-plover there on the 26th. That’s nice, you say; we don’t usually have them around here. But why drive 20 miles and spend an hour trying to see them? A big reason for all the excitement in finding these birds is that most birders understand the significance of where these birds are coming from and where they are going. Those range maps in the field guides that show where each species spends the summer, and then the winter? Look closely at them – they contain a ton of information and will tell you the story! Twice-yearly journeys of incredible distances, amazing navigational skills and – especially – endurance. Take those bobolinks, for example. Sparrow-sized, seed-eating birds, the males are a striking black and white in spring but now are a drab streaked yellow-brown, blending in with the brown fall grasses where they feed. These little birds nest far to the north of us – Great Lakes, upper Midwest and on up into Canada. The ones at Eagle Bend were taking a rest and food break, less than halfway on their journey of more thousands of miles to wintering grounds in southern South America. The golden-plovers? They nest in the high Arctic tundra of northernmost North America. The one I saw at Eagle Bend was fueling up on East Tennessee bugs in order to continue its trip to southeastern South America, where, across the equator, it will find itself in early spring instead of early fall. When I saw it, it was only halfway on an 8,000-mile trip, which it will do the other way (north) in the spring.
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Every year. I consider it a wonder of Nature, and there I was, looking into its black beady eyes. You can’t help but wish it good luck and safe travels. There are lots of good local places to see fall birds. We have Cove Lake State Park in Campbell County and the Norris Songbird Trail and Eagle Bend in Anderson County. Knox County Parks such as Tommy Schumpert, Victor Ashe and Sharp’s Ridge Memorial offer good birding close by. And the newest and one of the best is the Seven Islands State Birding Park, also in Knox County – over 400 well-managed, wildlife-friendly acres along the French Broad River. It sports weedy fields, wooded hills and a pond as well as the river frontage. Nice trails make it all accessible for good birding. The park already boasts a bird list of nearly 200 species, and well-guided bird walks occur frequently. My most recent visit there was a week ago, on a bright, clear Wednesday morning. Ten of us were treated to a cool, cloudless day and lots of fall birds. My list for the three-hour, 3.5-mile walk that morning had 51 species of birds, including a bald eagle, various hawks, grosbeaks, tanagers, herons, ducks and, especially fun for me, seven different species of those confusing fall warblers. It’s even more fun when you have expert birders, like our two leaders, there to help a person sort them out. The spectacular view across the river valley on over to Chilhowee Mountain and Mount LeConte wasn’t bad, either. East Tennessee fall birding at some of its best. Fall birding may not be the rush that spring birding provides, but there are nevertheless a lot of interesting and challenging goings-on out there. And, a lot of great places nearby to enjoy the show. And it certainly beats the heck out of raking leaves.
AREA FARMERS MARKETS ■ Dixie Lee Farmers Market, Renaissance|Farragut, 12740 Kingston Pike. Hours: 9 a.m.noon Saturdays through Nov. 5. Info: dixieleefarmersmarket. com; on Facebook. ■ Ebenezer Road Farmers Market, Ebenezer UMC, 1001 Ebenezer Road. Hours: 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays through late November. Info: easttnfarmmarkets.org; on Facebook. ■ Farmers Market in Halls, beside Tractor Supply, 7580 Maynardville Pike. Hours: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays.
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Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 19. Info: marketsquarefarmersmarket. org. ■ Maryville Farmers Market: Church Avenue. Hours: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturdays through Nov. 17. ■ New Harvest Park Farmers Market, 4700 New Harvest Park Lane. Hours: 3-6 p.m. Thursdays. Info: knoxcounty. org/farmersmarket; on Facebook. ■ Oak Ridge Farmers Market, Historic Jackson Square. Hours: 3 p.m.sellout Wednesdays; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays through late November. Info: easttnfarmmarkets.org. ■ UT Farmers Market, UT Gardens, 2518 Jacob Drive. Hours: 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 19. Info: vegetables.tennessee.edu/ UTFM.html; on Facebook.
CALL FOR ARTISTS ■ Dogwood Arts 2017 events and exhibits entry deadlines: Dogwood Arts Festival, Nov. 18; Art in Public Places, Jan. 20; East Tennessee Art Educator Exhibition, Jan. 20; Student Art Exhibition, Jan. 20; Dogwood Art DeTour, Feb. 10; Chalk Walk, Feb. 20; Regional Art Exhibition, March 3. Info/applications: dogwoodarts. com or 637-4561.
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Village Mercantile is Tennessee’s Best A local business was one of three to win recognition from First Tennessee’s online competition, “Tennessee’s Best Small Business,” for small business owners across the Volunteer State. The Village Mercantile, 4503 Walker Blvd., in North Knoxville received second place and a $2,500 prize. It was presented Sept. 29 by Pam Fansler, First Tennessee’s East market president. The Cupcake Collection in Nashville received the grand prize of $10,000; BAAK Boutique in Sevierville received first prize of $5,000. “We are so delighted that a Knoxville business received second prize in this statewide contest,” said Fansler. “The Village Mercantile is very deserving of this honor and is a true community partner serving the Knoxville community.” Nominations were taken through Aug. 21 with voting Aug. 22 to Sept. 4. The Village Mercantile is decidedly more than just a grocery store, Fansler said. Monica Lauber, descendant of the Mast family, owners of the original Mast General Store, opened in the late 1800s in Valle Crucis, N.C., is owner and proprietor of The Village Mercantile. She values the smalltown feel and deep customer connections. Her store offers amenities that positively impact the people in her community. “Lauber listens to her neighbors, friends and community members, and makes a genuine effort to understand their needs.” The store stocks dry goods – a variety of non-perishable food and paper products that have been replaced at larger retail store chains for reasons that include
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Pam Fansler, East Tennessee president of First Tennessee, presents a $2,500 prize to Monica Lauber, owner of The Village Mercantile. Photo by Ruth White seasonality, limited edition items, redesigned or slightly broken packaging, and time placement on shelves. The non-perishables include a selection of organic, gluten-free and healthy fare, coffees, snack and convenience foods, beauty items, gifts, handmade soap and hand-poured soy candles, crafted by Monica herself. The store itself features hardwood floors and vintage-styled, wooden bookcase aisles. At the register, you will find a glass block money jar bearing the motto, “Feed a Friend.” Here Lauber has collected and forwarded more than $1,000 in customer gifts in the past year, providing groceries and positively affecting the lives of struggling community members, setting in motion a wave of human kindness, neighbor
to neighbor. The store offers a community room, located adjacent to the grocery aisles. This event space, displaying local artists’ paintings and photography, with a solid pine hand-carved table seating 10-15 people, allows for a variety of setups for meetings, book clubs, workshops, parties or retreats. Lauber says, “I envisioned a versatile, but beautiful space, a nominal fee of $15/hour, with no deposit required.” Recently, Lauber found statistics indicating more than 250 households in the store’s zip code are without transportation, many operating with budgets less than half the national poverty rate. While higher-income families enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables easily accessible at local farmers mar-
kets, lower-income families often do not have the means or transportation to access these markets. Lauber partnered with local farmers to provide a no-cost locale for farmers to convene every Saturday, bringing together the freshest locally grown foods, fully accessible to the community. When a farmer donated bushels of tomatoes, Monica offered them, free of charge, to the neighboring senior citizens who live independently but with supportive services. She posted on her Facebook Business Page, “A gift from a local producer and The Village Mercantile to you and yours.” Her loyal customers responded in kind by voting The Village Mercantile one of Tennessee’s best small businesses. It came full circle.
When being honored for volunteer service, there is but one major award that matters – the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer Service through the Corporation for National and Community Service. That award has been presented to Frank Rothermel, past president of the Rotary Club of Knoxville and Past District 6780 governor. This award honors an individual who has given more than 4,000 hours of service over his or her lifetime. Rothermel Frank has traveled the world volunteering for Rotary, so we wondered – 3,999 of those 4,000 hours are what he’s done for Rotary. What did he do with that extra hour? Well, Frank does a lot more for our community than just Rotary. And he still has to work for a living as president of Denark Construction. Outside of Rotary, he is vitally involved with Volunteer Knoxville, Leadership Knoxville, the United Way, MEDIC Blood Bank, Habitat for Humanity, the Homeless Coalition and the Urban League, to name but a few of his interests. There are many others. With his penchant for understatement, he says about this honor: “You know, I’m really not good at any one thing, but I’m OK on doing a lot of things. How many people, truly, have the opportunity to help their community as I have had? I’m the lucky one to be volunteering and helping out with some things. I was really shocked and surprised about this award.” Four years ago, Frank wanted to find an easy way for people to volunteer and help nonprofits in Knoxville. He and a few others came up with the idea of Volunteer Knoxville. Frank convinced nine of his “buddies” to join with him and pitch in $10,000 a year for three years, and they raised the $300,000 in seed money to get it rolling. Today, three years later, Volunteer Knoxville has 15,000 volunteers helping nonprofits. Alexandra Brownfield, Volunteer Knoxville’s executive director, says it would not have happened without Frank, and that led to the organization nominating him for this award. “It is absolutely amazing to see all that he does for our community,” she says. “He is a driving force.” There’s not one Rotarian anywhere who could or would disagree with that!
BIZ NOTES ■ Fountain City Business and Professional Association meets 11:45 a.m. each second Wednesday, Central Baptist Church fellowship hall. President is John Fugate, jfugate43@gmail.com or 688-0062. ■ Halls Business and Professional Association meets noon each third Tuesday, Beaver Brook Country Club. Co-presidents are Carl Tindell, carlt@tindells.com or 922-7751; and Michelle Wilson, michelle.wilson@kub.org or 594-7434. ■ Powell Business and Professional Association meets noon each second Tuesday, Jubilee Banquet Facility. President is John Bayless, john.bayless@ftr.com or 947-8224.
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■ Free Microsoft Word 2013 class, sponsored by Knoxville Area Urban League will be 8:30 a.m. until noon Tuesday and Thursday, Oct. 18 and 20, 1514 E Fifth Ave. Learn or upgrade word processing skills to increase employability. Small class, personal attention. Registration: 865-524-5511.
Workout Anytime has opened its newest location in Halls, next to the new Rural King. Employees Seth Buchanan, Nathan Bayless and Josh Booth and owner John Heifner stand ready to welcome all to the new facility. Workout Anytime helps individuals create and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Business hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Workout Anytime, 7320 Norris Freeway, is open to members 24/7.
■ Randy Boyd, commissioner, said the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development received five top awards from the International Economic Development Council. TNECD won two gold awards
for its work on TNECD.com and the Memphis Regional Megasite videos, “Heart” and the technical video. The department won three silver awards for its “Mastered in Tennessee” business-to-business integrated marketing campaign, the Memphis Regional Megasite marketing materials and the County Profile Tool. ■ Annie Smalley, RN, has joined The Pointe at Lifespring as the assisted living director. Located in northeast Knoxville, the new assisted living and memory care community is expected to be ready for occupancy in late 2016. Smalley began her career as a resident assistant in 2006 at Elmcroft Senior Living in West Knoxville. She also has worked at Trinity Hills and Clarity Pointe. She earned her nursing degree from LMU. Info: 865-687-5353. ■ Becky Paylor and David Colquitt have joined the board of directors for the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. The board is chaired by Cynthia Moxley. Paylor is a volunteer and past president of the Knoxville Symphony League (2014-15). Colquitt is chief of staff at Pilot Flying J and holds a bachelor’s degree from Princeton and a law degree from the University of Virginia.
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• KNOXVILLE, TN - N. BROADWAY, MAYNARDVILLE HWY., HARDIN VALLEY RD., KINGSTON PIKE, MIDDLEBROOK PIKE, MORRELL RD. • POWELL, TN - 3501 EMORY RD.
SALE DATES: Wed., Oct. 5 Tues., Oct. 11, 2016
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October 5, 2016
HEALTH & LIFESTYLES NEWS FROM FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Follow through
Cozadds keep moving with help from Fort Sanders Regional How do you respond when your orthopedic surgeon guesses that you’re not very good at golf? Phil Cozadd, 75, took that diagnosis in stride, because the doctor was right. Paul Yau, MD, could tell that the Tellico Village resident had trouble turning at the hip. Yau surmised that would affect a golf game. Phil and his wife have been active for years and have taken great care of their health, which has allowed them to enjoy many adventures in retirement. But last fall the arthritis in Phil’s hip began to bother him more than it ever had before. Then on Dec. 31, 2015, the couple set off on a hike, took a wrong turn, and ended up trekking nine miles of trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. “The next day he could barely walk,” Lyn Cozadd says. The couple began the process of elimination to find a nonsurgical treatment that would cure Phil’s pain. There wasn’t one. When he was told it was time to seek out a surgeon for a hip replacement, he didn’t argue. The Cozadds had an advantage in that Lyn had been a board member for a community hospital in the city where they lived before retirement. She knew what she wanted in a hospital and in a surgeon for her husband, and she knew how to find it. Research and intuition led her to Dr. Yau, a board certified physician who specializes in replacement of hips and knees. His specialty practice keeps him current with the latest surgical techniques and advances in orthopedic care. They also decided Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center was the best option for Phil’s procedure. Dr. Yau replaced Phil’s hip on April 27 of this year. “It just couldn’t have been a nicer experience from the very beginning,” Phil says, “from going to see Dr. Yau for our first appointment, to the valet parking, to everybody in the hospital, just all the way down the line. It was really terrific.”
System-Wide Telephone Downtime Tuesday, October 25 10pm Eastern - (9pm Central) Downtime of two to three hours expected for telephone transition. Downtime will impact the following locations: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Cumberland Medical Center Fort Loudoun Medical Center Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Fort Sanders West LeConte Medical Center Methodist Medical Center Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System Parkwest Medical Center Peninsula Hospital campus Roane Medical Center Centerpoint campus Dowell Springs Family Care Specialists Lake Brook campus Topside campus
Phil Ph hili C ozaad oz add d (r (rig ight ht)) st stri rike kess a ca casu sual al Cozadd (right) strikes casual pose as he sits in a golf cart with his wife, Lyn, but it’s a pose that would have been impossible before anterior hip replacement at FSRMC.
Phil Cozadd was back on the golf course for nine holes just three weeks after hip replacement surgery at FSRMC.
Rapid recovery The Cozadds had done their homework, and knew they wanted a surgeon and a hospital that would accommodate a very specific type of procedure. “Dr. Yau does the anterior hip replacement, and that was the only thing Phil and I were going to entertain,” Lyn explains. “The anterior approach to hip replacement allows surgery to be performed in a space between muscles and tendons,” Yau explains. “Newer instruments allow placement of tried and true implants in a less traumatic fashion, resulting in an easier recovery, and a hip that feels more natural.” Phil says the pain was minimal, and when you ask the Cozadds how Phil’s recovery went, Lyn speaks up first. “What recovery?” she jokes. “He was on the golf course in three weeks.” Phil interjects, “That was nine holes, and
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therapists. Because Fort Loudoun is a member of Covenant Health, it was easy to make the transition from the hospital in Knoxville to therapy that was closer to home. One particular appointment with Dr. Yau in Knoxville resulted in the surgeon personally demonstrating stretching exercises he wanted Phil to do in the next phase of therapy. When Lyn demonstrated those same exercises to the therapists, a new protocol was created within minutes to get the job done. While Phil is still working on his golf game, his hip is one thing that doesn’t hold him back on the golf course. He and Lyn are also hiking as much as 20 miles a week. It’s important to note that Phil was in good physical condition before surgery. That increases the odds of a successful recovery process, and anyone considering joint replacement surgery should keep weight under control, eat right and get plenty of exercise. “We had a wonderful, wonderful experience with Fort Sanders Regional, and I can’t say enough about Dr. Yau,” Lyn says. Phil smiles in agreement, then says simply, “It’s nice to have a new part.”
five weeks after surgery I played 18 holes.” To learn more about orthopedic procedures at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, visit fsregional.com, or call 865-524-5365.
Covenant Health Connectivity The Cozadds also give a lot of credit to Fort Loudoun Medical Center’s physical
Direct Anterior Hip Replacement – a new approach with great results
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is among only 15 percent of U.S. hospitals with the staff and facilities available to perform the latest approach in hip replacement surgery, called “Direct Anterior Hip Replacement.” In this procedure, the surgeon goes through the front (anterior) portion of the hip, instead of the side or back. This allows the surgery to separate important muscles and tendons instead of cutting through them to position a new hip joint implant. “When I first started doing hip replacement surgery this way, I thought it was just another option to access the joint, but people have done amazingly well Paul Yau, M.D. with this approach,” said Dr. Paul Yau, an orthopedic surgeon with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. “With traditional hip replacements, we have to cut muscles or tendons, which prolongs the recovery process and may require limitations on hip motion,” said Yau. “It is common to hear patients being told not to bend at the hip more than 90 degrees, squat, reach to the floor or cross your legs after hip replacement because it would risk a dislocation. “With the anterior approach, none of these typical ligaments are cut, which means all of these common activities are safe, immediately after surgery,” Yau explained. The anterior approach does require a specialized surgical table and intraoperative X-rays. “The specialized table allows for safe leg
placement not possible with a traditional surgical table,” said Yau. “This unique table improves access to the hip joint and permits the use of intraoperative X-rays to ensure accurate implant position. “Traditionally, leg length discrepancies are a well-known complication after total hip replacement. The use of live, real-time imaging during surgery allows the surgeon to make both legs balanced and symmetric in length,” he said. “This means the implant will last longer. I no longer say you have to be a certain age to get a hip replacement.” With the anterior approach, most patients will only need one night in the hospital to recover. “Some people even go home the same day,” said Yau. “People recover so much faster it’s unbelievable.” Yau said he began doing the anterior surgery routinely about three years ago, and uses it today for about 95 percent of his hip replacement and repair surgeries. “It does require special facilities and a trained staff, which we have at Fort Sanders. There are a lot of moving parts to the surgery and they all need to be coordinated or you’ll have issues,” he said. Studies have backed up Yau’s opinion of anterior hip replacement. “You know how progress tends to happen in increments?” he asked. “I want to say this is a giant leap instead of an incremental one in orthopedic surgery. I haven’t seen anything this dramatically improve people’s outcome from surgery, ever.” For more information on direct anterior hip replacement, call 673-FORT or visit the website at www.fsregional.com/orthopaedics
Regional Excellence: SURGERY Fort Sanders Regional’s surgical capabilities are transforming the surgery experience for patients in East Tennessee. From the area’s first robotically-assisted surgery system, imageguided brain and spinal cord procedures, to our brand new hybrid operating room, Fort Sanders Regional provides patients more options and the best surgical technology available.
865-673-FORT
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B-2 • OCTOBER 5, 2016 • HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY Shopper news
Deadline is 4 p.m. FRIDAY for next Wednesday’s paper
Transportation Automobiles for Sale CADILLAC DEVILLE - 2001. You will want it. $4450. (865) 691-1531. SUBARU OUTBACK - 2008. LTD, Turbo, AWD, Low Miles, Very Clean, Silver Gray, West Hills Area 90,000 mi., $10,399. (865)223-1051.
Sports and Imports Dodge Challenger R/T 2012, 5.7 hemi, 6-speed stick, TN ORANGE, 13K mi, garage kept, 1 owner, $24,900 obo. (931)303-8404. FORD MUSTANG GT - 1986. 5.0 AT, 36k orig. mi. Gar. kept, must see. $9800. Serious only. (865)254-5782 HONDA ACCORD LX 2003 4 dr., exc. cond. $4,700. (865)765-5430.
Campers & RV’s
Home Maint./Repair
Tiny House. Retreat or Retire in this park model at Hickory Star Marina & Campground, Lot 2, Maynardville, TN. Apprx 395 SF furn., 10x30 screened porch, $19,500 obo. Call or text for pics & more info (865) 2072452. Also see on Zillow.
HAROLD’S GUTTER SERVICE
Motorcycles/Mopeds HARLEY DAVIDSON 2014 - Road King. Only 3000 mi. Beautiful motorcycle w/back rest & luggage rack. This Bike is a Rushmore model. $16,500 or consider trade. (865)805-8038. Honda Shadow 750 2003, black American Classic edition, 11,500 mi, $2,700. (865)660-7432. IRON HORSE Custom Chopper 2005, BEAUTIFUL PEARL ORANGE, low mi, $14,500 obo. Rockford (904) 347-7843. TRIUMPH America LT 2014, 900cc, blue, 100 miles, saddle bags, $7,500. (865) 938-2661.
Off Road Vehicles
HONDA CIVIC EX 2015. 35-40 MPG, Alloys, sunroof, bluetooth, Camera, $13,400. 7K miles. Must sell. (865)660-9191. (865)966-0644. KIA OPTIMA SX Lmt Turbo 2013 Fully loaded, 10k mi, $16,900. (423)295-5393.
MERCEDES S550 2008, 54K mi, white with tan int., exc cond, $29,500. (865)755-0514. Mini Cooper 2013. 2 Dr Coupe, auto, factory warranty remaining, Pepper white. 6,600 mi., $14,900. (865)755-5307.
4 Wheel Drive BMW X5 - 2005. 2nd owner of this 3.0i- leather 180,800 mi., $5,200. (865)973-7520.
Sport Utility Vehicles HONDA PILOT TOURING - 2013. Loaded. Sunroof, leather. 43k mi. $23,500 (423)295-5393. JEEP WRANGLER - 2015. Ltd 2015, right hand steering, (mail carrier) 4x4, 4 dr, 10k mi. $26,500. (423)295-5393.
Trucks Chevy Silverado 1998. Ext. cab. 3rd door, 5.7 AT, 129K mi, all orig., extremely nice, $8500. 865-254-5782
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Jobs
Vans TOYOTA SIENNA - 2010. ONE OWNER. NO ACCIDENTS. EXCELLENT MAINTENANCE. 175,000 mi., $5,000. (865)660-0024.
Classic Cars BUICK 1969 Wildcat Convertible, 435 cubic inch, 4 barrel, new roof, on frame restoration - Must See! 40K mi., $34,999. (865)776-6353. FORD MUSTANG - 1969. 302 AT, original cond., always garaged, $35,000. (865) 816-6458.
Trailers
UTILITY TRAILERS
Employment MECHANIC/TECH - ALL Skill Levels! Excellent Hourly Pay, Full Comprehensive Benefits, Retirement Plan & MORE! Many Opportunities for Advancement! Call Penske Truck Leasing: 855-980-1337
Services Offered Air Cond/Heating
ALL SHAPES & SIZES AVAILABLE 865-986-5626
Recreation
Boats/Motors/Marine 2000 Cobalt 226 23’, Volvo/Penta, 280 hours, $15,000. Dock kept. Must see. (865)719-6435. CHRIS CRAFT SPEED BOAT: 1954, 20 ft, mahogany Riviera; “Lola”. Only 287 made (1950-1954) one of last built very few w/rare “High-PO Big Eng” option. Purchased, refurbished to “new orig. cond.” in Minn. by LaPointe’s Classic Boat Restoration Shop. New custom Trailmaster trailer plus PFD’s, fenders, etc. Turnkey sale, needs nothing. In Pigeon Forge, TN. Why not have fun with your investment cash & create a unique family asset heirloom? Buy it Now: $42,500 or reas. offer. See pix online at knoxnews.com. (865)919-1841. SAILBOAT 2001 25’ CATALINA 9.9 Yamaha elec. start / tilt, wheel steering, trlr incl. $21,500. (865)458-8842 YAMAHA JET BOAT 17’ 1997 w/trlr. Twin engines. 220 HP. Seats 5. Good cond. Good runner. Fast. Exc. ski boat. $5000. (865)248-4257, 570-807-4722
Campers & RV’s 2006 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BAY motor home. Work horse chassis, 35’ 43,600 mi., new tires, exc. cond. $59,900. (865) 986-4984. 2015 THOR ACE, 30.1 - Like new. 1500 mi. Has everything needed to hit the road. Kept in covered storage. $64,900. (865)386-6709.
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Small jobs welcome. Exp’d in carpentry, drywall, painting, plumbing. Reasonable, refs avail. Call Dick at (865)947-1445
Lamps/Light Services
BARNS - SHEDS GARAGES - CARPORTS PATIO COVERS BUILT ON YOUR PROPERTY FREE ESTIMATES!
Millen Garage Builders 865-679-5330
DREAM LIGHTING
We light up your night! Custom 12v outdoor landscape lighting, design and installation. Call (865)680-2076
Farm Equipment 300 GALLON SPRAYER PTO - $450. (865)435-1404
Landscaping/Lawn Service
DREAM GARDENS
Beautiful & affordable garden designs! Professional installation, exciting outdoor lighting, bed remodeling, topnotch weeding, pruning & mulching. Call (865)680-2076
Farm Products
AT YOUR SITE LOGS TO LUMBER USING A WOOD MIZER PORTABLE SAW MILL
865-986-4264 Logs2Lumber.com
DAVID HELTON
PLUMBING CO. All Types of Residential & Commercial Plumbing
MASTER PLUMBER 40 Years Experience Licensed & Bonded
922-8728 257-3193 Tree Services
Breeden's Tree Service Aerial bucket truck Stump grinding Brush chipper Bush hogging Trimming & removing
FANNON FENCING We build all types of Farm Fencing and Pole Barn. *WOOD & VINYL PLANK *BARBED WIRE *HI-TENSILE ELECTRIC *WOVEN WIRE, *PRIVACY FENCING, ETC.
(423)200-6600 WANTED TO BUY STANDING SAW TIMBER Call 865-719-1623
924-7536
Tree Service
HOMETOWN AIR “Back to the basics”
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East Tennessee Livestock Center Hwy 11 North Sweetwater TN Auction sale each Wed. 12 noon. Receiving cattle Tues. until 9 pm & Wed. beginning 7 am.
Family owned & operated since 1962 Toll Free
423-337-8485 easttennesseelivestock.com
HOLSTEIN STEER SALE
Financing Available
Cleaning Services
NEED HELP WITH FALL CLEANING?
Call Christian Lady Cleaning. Reliable w/references. (865)705-5943
FEEDER CALF SALE Fri. Oct. 7, 8pm Fri. Oct. 21, 8pm *************************
Dozer Work/Tractor
Pruning • Logging Bush Hogging Stump Removal Insured
DOBERMAN PUPS, AKC, Sire XL natl & intl champ - 125 lbs. Dam’s father was 2013 World Champ. Great protection, good with kids. $500. Credit cards accepted. 615-740-7909
Insured • Free Estimates
Fuel & Wood
FIREWOOD FOR SALE
All hardwood. $60 a rick delivered. Call (865)922-0943 or (865)3327055.
Call (865)281-8080
ENGLISH BULLDOG rare black & white male, AKC, pet or sire, $2600. (423) 519-2454
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS AKC, West German bldlns, 4 M, 3 F, vet ck’d. health guar. $500. 865-322-6251.
Call (865)804-1034
GOLDEN RETRIEVERS, AKCshots, extras. $450. Will deliver. (423)676-7874; 423-833-6237.
AND POWER STUMP GRINDER Free est, 50 yrs exp!
Garage Sales North BIG GARAGE SALE! - Fri. & Sat., October 7th & 8th. 8am-3pm. 3108 Bogie Ln., off of Beaver Brook Dr. from Cunningham Rd. Lots of toys, clothing of all sizes, household items & much more!
HAWTHORNE OAKS COMMUNITY YARD SALE- Sat, Oct. 8th, 8am-? Turn at the corner of Emory and Heiskell and 1 mile on the right.
Retired Vet. looking to keep busy.
ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPS NKC, $1300. AKC, $1300. blessedbulldogs.blogspot.com. Visa-MC Accepted. Call (423)775-6044.
TREE WORK
Workers Comp Liability
REMODELING & HANDYMAN SERVICE JIMMY THE PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN!!
EMERGENCY SERVICE 24/7
ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES - AKC, champion bloodlines, 1 year guar., $1,800. (865) 308-7591
German Shepherd puppies, AKC, 5 M & 1 F, DOB 8/5/16, 1st shots & wormed, $400. (423) 748-4443
ADVANTAGE
Can fix, repair or install anything around the house! Appliances, ceramic tile, decks, drywall, fencing, electrical, garage doors, hardwoods, irrigation, crawlspace moisture, mold & odor control, landscape, masonry, painting, plumbing. Any Remodeling Needs you wish to have done or completed!
ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES - AKC reg., 1st shots, vet ck’d. $1350. Call (423) 519-0647.
922-0645
BISHOPVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH FLEA MARKET - Sat. Oct 8, 8am-3pm. Raccoon Valley at Depot Rd., Booths $10 each. Contact Bobbie Kennedy-Jones at 865-257-1283.
General Services
Dogs
497-3797
Interior Pruning, Complete Removal, Power Stump Grinding
• Bobcat w/Backhoe Attachment • Footer • Above-Ground Pools • Sewer Installations • Landscaping • Bush Hogging • Driveways • Firewood etc.
Pets
COCKER SPANIEL/CHIHUAHUA MIX Pup, 8 wks. old, $25. Call aft. 1pm (865)982-3835
EDWARDS TREE SERVICE
MOVING/YARD SALE - Maynardville HWY, South of Kay’s Market. Saturday, Oct. 8th. 7am. HH items, Harley apparel, tools, clothes, etc.! YARD SALE - Thursday & Friday, October 6th & 7th. 3801 Seeber Dr. in Halls. 8am-2pm.
2 SIDE BY SIDE cemetery plots in the Bronze section # 33 in Greenwood Cemetery, Tazewell Pk. Valued at S3,840 ea. Will sell both for $6,000. Willing to neg. (865)688-1561. A GREAT BARGAIN! 4 LOTS, SHERWOOD MEMORIAL $2900 (865) 938-3716 after 9:00 a.m.
GREAT PYRENEES PUPPIES - $300. DOB 08/17/16. UTD shots & Deworm. (865)978-7268
BUYING OLD US COINS
90% silver, halves, quarters & dimes, old silver dollars, proof sets, silver & gold eagles, krands & maple leafs, class rings, wedding bands, anything 10, 14, & 18k gold old currency before 1928 WEST SIDE COINS & COLLECTIBLES 7004 KINGSTON PK CALL 584-8070
Furniture
HANDYMAN
Adoptions ADOPT: From your beautiful heart into our loving and secure home, your newborn will be cherished by Alissa & David. Call 1-800-388-5121 Expenses Paid. ADOPTION: Our hearts are ready for a new addition to share every family tradition. Please call to make us part of your adoption plan, Kim & Tom 877-297-0013. www.kimandtomadopt.com
Financial
TANNING SALON FOR SALE - 15 beds. $55,000. 23 yrs. in business, (865)524-0012
Consolidation Loans
FIRST SUN FINANCE
We make loans up to $1000. We do credit starter & rebuilder loans. Call today, 30 minute approvals. See manager for details. 865-687-3228
Real Estate Sales Open Houses
ETHAN ALLEN DINING RM - Suite, seats, 2 leaves, 2 hutches. $1200. (865)318-6271 QUEEN SIZE BEDROOM FURNITURE - Queen Headboard & Chest. Off White. (See Pier1# 2064090/2350434 in brown). $400 OBO (865)283-5920
Heavy Equipment MILLER BIG 40 DIESEL WELDING GENERATOR. $4000. Phone (865)435-1404
OPEN HOUSE SUN. OCT. 2 & OCT. 9 2PM-4PM 8929 Bluegrass Road A must see! Just placed on market. Near Bluegrass Elementary, 4 BR, 3 1/2 baths. $287,500. 2900 sq ft. Great outdoor space including large covered porch. Fenced in-backyard. Updated kitchen with open floor plan to family room. Renovated master bathroom. Bonus room. Recent HVAC, windows & roof. Gas heat. Hardwood floors throughout. Neighborhood pool. For sale by owner. 865-603-0452.
Musical
Condos-Unfurn
PIANO CONSOLE,Beautiful fruitwood finish. Like new cond. Works perf. $500. (865)453-6531
FSBO 6517 S. Northshore Dr. 3 BR, 3.5 BA, 3526 SF, 2 car gar., new flring/ paint. $585,000. 865-604-5772 (no agts). For pics, text/view 26736 to #878787
Sporting Goods
Farms & Acreage
101 WINCHESTER - over & under, 20 gauge, skeet grade, as new. $1250. (865)679-6836
24 ACRE FARM, Fenced, util., barn, storage bldg, spring fed pond, creek, close to schools, Turkey Creek off Hwy 321 close to 40/75 Interstate. $425,000. (865)986-8920 3600 SF HOME ON 24 ACRES, 254 Logan Ln. Heiskell. 40x60 insulated garag on property. Lots of potential. $389,900. (770)364-6208.
2 BUYING UT - BAMA TICKETS
HORSE FARM 50 acres of beautiful pasture with 1 mile of 4-board fencing +/-, with new custom 8,000 SF barn. Fronting 2 black-top roads, across from Rarity high-end home community & minutes from historic downtown Sweetwater. Unbelievable building site with views. Sacrifice $275,000 Firm. Call owner 770-598-6999
I WILL PAY $250 EACH FOR ALL LOWER LEVEL
UT-ALABAMA
Manufactured Homes
TICKETS
BEST DEAL IN TOWN! Used 28x56, 3 BR, 2 BA, with AC. Only $19,995. Call Chris 865-207-8825
689-9318 DAVID
I BUY OLDER MOBILE HOMES
BUYING TN Football TICKETS & PARKING PASSES
1990 up, any size OK 865-384-5643
For Sale By Owner
“THIS WEEK NEEDING ALABAMA TIXS” Call Rudy, 865-567-7426
I NEED 2 or 4 tickets together for UT/ALA. 865-315-3950
I need TN/Alabama football tickets. Call 865-315-3950.
UT FOOTBALL
1528 Bickerstaff Blvd. 4 BR, 4 BA, 2400+ SF, 3 car gar., new carpet/paint. $385,000. 865-604-5772 (no agents). For pics text/view 26737 to #878787 1909 WORTH STREET, KNOXVILLE $69,000. 2BR, 1BA, attached insulated gar., cvr’d front porch, back deck, fenced yard, CH&A, roof 4 yrs. old, Living area 940, Garage, 559, Total 1499 SF, lot 70x150, for more info./appt. (865)524-5561. HOUSE FOR SALE - by owner in Halls. 3 Bdrms., 3 full baths, 1-car garage, and many updates. $149,500. 7811 Stillbrook Ln., Knoxville 37938. Contact (865)242-9669.
ALL GAMES (Home/Away)
Paying Cash For UT/Alabama Tickets
Real Estate Rentals Apartments - Furnished
(865)687-1718
selectticketservice.com
WALBROOK STUDIOS 865-251-3607 $145 weekly. Discount avail. Util, TV, Ph, Refrig, Basic Cable. No Lease.
Automobiles for Sale
Automobiles for Sale
HAVENESE PUPS AKC, home raised, health guar. 765-259-7337 noahslittleark.com LABRADOODLE PUPPIES Chocolate, 9 wks, shots, wormed, $500. (423)754-2863. LABRADOODLES & Standard Poodle, multi-generation/non shedding. DOB 05/24. Reduced $750. Very nice quality. Call or text. (865)591-7220 LOOKING FOR MALE MALTIPOO. Call (865)981-4565. Min. Pinscher, 12 wks, F, blk & tan, tails & dew claws removd, 1st shots & wormed, $400. (423) 442-9954
PUPPY NURSERY Many different breeds Maltese, Yorkies, Malti-Poos, Poodles, Yorki-Poos, Shih-Poos, Shih Tzu, $175/up. shots & wormed. We do layaways. Health guar. Go to Facebook, Judys Puppy Nursery Updates. 423-566-3647 SHIH TZU puppies, AKC, Females $600; Males $500. Shots UTD. Warranty. 423-618-8038; 423-775-4016
SPECIALS OF THE WEEK! SAVE $$$ 2013 FORD EDGE SEL, AWD, LEATHER, PANORAMIC ROOF, FULLY LOADED, R1891...............$24,997 2014 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM, LEATHER, MOONROOF, NAV, ONLY 15k MILES!!! R1910......$22,777 2015 FORD TAURUS LIMITED, FACTORY WARRANTY, 1 OWNER, XTRA CLEAN, R1928..........$21,999 2012 FORD FUSION SEL, AUTOMATIC, POWER, MOONROOF, SONY SOUND SYSTEM, R1950..$12,950 Price includes $399 dock fee. Plus tax, tag & title WAC. Dealer retains all rebates. Restrictions may apply. See dealer for details. Prices good through next week.
TOY POODLE PUPPIES AKC - 2 M $650, 1 F $750, ready now, hypo-allergenic, potty trained. 865-221-3842 YORKIES, CKC, M&F, 8 wks old, shots & wormed, will be tiny, $500. 423271-5129
Ray Varner
Home Maint./Repair CARPENTRY, PLUMBING, painting, siding. Free est. 30+ yrs exp! (865)607-2227
Announcements
Business for Sale
Collectibles
Tickets/Events
BORDER COLLIE - puppies, red, ABC, 2 M, 6 wks , 1st shots, P.O.P., $300. 423-626-0857 (423)869-4014
FREE ESTIMATES • LIFETIME EXPERIENCE
2 CEMETERY PLOTS, Highland Memorial, Sutherland Ave. Veterns Garden sec., $4500 obo. (865)933-1793.
Fri. Oct 14, 8pm
Owner Operator
Roger Hankins
Cemetery Lots 2 CEMETERY PLOTS Highland South, Garden Cross, $2200 each. Contact 865-719-2143 or 865-250-5047
Exercise Equipment
Mark Houston,
Will beat written estimates w/ comparable credentials. All types of Tree Care and Stump Removal
Building Materials ROBBINS BRICK Approx. 1600+ historic paver bricks from Southern Clay Mfg., Robbins, Tn. All original and not reclaimed. Beautiful for patio, walkways, parking area. Pick up in Huntsville, Tn. Asking $2500 or make offer. Call or text 865-617-1471
Norditrack E5.9 eliptical, essentially new, foot surgery prevents use, $300. Still under warranty. (865) 539-6755
Free estimates
Blank’s Tree Work
WANTED: R12 FREON - We p/u, pay CA$H cylinders cases of cans. (312)291-9169
Livestock & Supplies
877-652-9017
865-219-9505
Merchandise
DONKEY, 4 mo old female, very friendly, ready to go. $200 or best offer . (865) 221-3842
Licensed and insured Over 30 yrs. experience
Hankins Lennox 17.00 S.E.E.R Heat Pump
Wanted NEED EXTRA CHRISTMAS MONEY? I want to buy vintage costume jewelry, gold and sterling jewelry, vintange men’s watches, vintage sunglasses, lighters, shaving items & old toys. Will pay fair market value. (865)441-2884.
Farm Buildings
FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES
FAST $$ CASH $$ 4 JUNK AUTOS 865-216-5052 865-856-8106
HONEST & DEPENDABLE!
LOCAL CALL
Vehicles Wanted
Other Pets MINI HORSE , 5 mo old adorable male, great therapy pet, $350. Pics on request. (865) 221-3842
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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5 International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook. Medic blood drive, 1:30-7:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave.
THURSDAY, OCT. 6 Computer Workshop: Introducing the Computer (Windows 7) 10:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info/registration: 9222552.
THURSDAY-SATURDAY, OCT. 6-8 Yard sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Northside Christian Church, 4008 Tazewell Pike. Furniture, collectables, clothing, toys and more.
THURSDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 6-9 “The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe,” Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Performances: 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Info: 2083677, knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com, zack@ childrenstheatreknoxville.com.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, OCT. 7-8 Fall rummage sale, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Mount Hermon UMC, 235 E. Copeland Road. Rummage, baked goods, canned goods and more. Info: 938-7910 or 938-7663. Yard sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Washington Pike Baptist Church. 1700 Washington Pike. Proceeds go to the church.
SATURDAY, OCT. 8 Fall festival, 3 p.m., Fellowship Christian Church, 746 Tazewell Pike, Luttrell. Includes: singing on the porch, free food, crafts, antique cars. Everyone welcome. Flea market, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Bishopville Baptist Church, 9507 Depot Road, Heiskell. Booth rental, $10. Info: Bobbie Kennedy-Jones, 257-1283. Parkridge Neighborhood Home Tour, 1-6 p.m., Ashley Nicole Park, 620 Winona St. Tickets: $10 advance; $12 day of. Children under 12, free. Advance tickets available at Last Days of Autumn Brewery, Three Rivers Market, parkridgecommunity.wordpress. com. Info: historicparkridge@gmail.com or 406-4364. Rummage sale, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Mynatt Baptist Church in Halls off Mynatt Road. Proceeds go to church building fund. Info: Fred Sholtes, 216-2138. Saturday Stories and Songs: Emagene Reagen, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Sounds of Joy concert, 5 p.m., Grace Baptist Church, 7171 Oak Ridge Highway. Featured artists: Mark Lowry, Stan Whitmire, Taranda Greene and Cana’s Voice. General admission, $20; group discounts available: 423-218-1926. Info: 691-8886.
MONDAY, OCT. 10 Coffee, Donuts and a Movie:” Me Before You,” 10:30 a.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431. Family Movie Night: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows,” 5:30 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 5255431.
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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12 Computer Workshop: Introducing the Computer (Windows 7), 2-4:15 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info/registration: 525-5431. Homeschoolers @ the Library: Titanic Museum Attraction, 10 a.m. for preK-third grade and 11 a.m. for fourth grade and up, Halls Branch Library. 4518 E. Emory Road. Info/registration: 922-2552. International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook.
THURSDAY, OCT. 13 “End-of-Summer Garden Tasks,” 3:15-4:15 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by Master Gardener Joe Pardue. Info: 329-8892. “Getting Your House in Order” seminar, 2-3 p.m., Sister Elizabeth Room, North Knoxville Medical Center, 7565 Dannaher Drive. Seminar focuses on how to leave an organized estate. Registration deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 12. Info/registration: 1-855-TENNOVA (836-6682) or Tennova.com. Halls Book Club: “The Murder That Never Was” by Andrea Kane, 1 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552. Living with Diabetes: Putting the Pieces Together, 2-4:30 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.
FRIDAY, OCT. 14 Benefit to support Historic Ramsey House, 6:30 p.m., The Foundry, 747 World’s Fair Park Drive. Guest master of ceremonies: Sam Venable. Guest speaker: Dave Ramsey; topic: “Building a Legacy.” Tickets: $100. Info/reservations: 546-0745 or judy@ ramseyhouse.org. Cruise In, 4-8 p.m., Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway. Trucks, cars and motorcycles welcome. Info: 690-1060. The Rocky Top Pickin’ Party, 6-10 p.m., MabryHazen House, 1711 Dandridge Ave. Hosted by Keep Knoxville Beautiful. Features: The Bearded, the Hardin Valley Thunder and more. All musicians invited to play. Woods and Wildlife Field Day for Urban Environments, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., UT Arboretum, 901 Illinois Ave. in Oak Ridge. Registration fee: $10; includes lunch. Preregistration: 483-3571 or utforest@ utk.edu by Oct. 5. Info: forestry.tennessee.edu.
MONDAY, OCT. 17 Monday Night Book Club: “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah, 6-8 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19 International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook.
SATURDAY, OCT. 22 Fourth Saturday Jam Session, 7 p.m., Old Rush Strong School, Sharps Chapel. Bluegrass, country and gospel music performed by local musicians. Free. Snacks available, donations appreciated. Everyone welcome. Harvest Celebration, Thorn Grove Baptist Church, 10200 Thorn Grove Pike. Includes: country fi xins’ breakfast, 7 a.m.; live auction, 10 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m.; silent auction, baked and canned goods, gift shop, crafters and vendors, children’s activities, door prizes, live music. Info: 933-5771 or office@tgbchurch.com.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26 International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook.
THURSDAY-FRIDAY, OCT. 27-28 AARP Driver Safety classes, noon-4 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4410 Crippen Road. Info/registration: 922-0416.
SATURDAY, OCT. 29
Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Kerbela Temple, 315 Mimosa Ave. Gem, mineral and jewelry vendors; geology exhibits; mineral and gem identification. Admission, $5; show pass, $8; children under 12, free. Info: knoxrocks.org; 256-0795; teresapolly@bellsouth.net.
Revvin’ for Megan Emehiser benefit car show and vendor/yard sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Fairview Baptist Church, 7424 Fairview Road. All proceeds to help with medical bills related to cancer treatments. Car entries: preregistration, $15; day of registration, $20. Vendor spaces: $20, one spot; $30, two spots. Car show awards, door prizes, silent auction, live entertainment, food and more. Info/registration: Facebook, Revvin’ for Megan Emehiser Benefit Car Show; lisaogle05@gmail.com; Jeff Ogle, 254-9869. Yard sale info/donations: Sarah Hall, 256-1786. Union County High School Baseball Bass Classic, Brogan’s Hollow Boat Ramp. Registration, 7:30 a.m.; launch, 8; weigh-in, noon. Entry fee: $50. Info/registration: Cory Stooksbury, 591-9935 or cory. stooksbury@ucps.org.
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SUNDAY, OCT. 30
Annual Fall Apple Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Washington Presbyterian Church, 7405 Washington Pike. Food, music, apple butter, apple cider, fried apple pies, barbecue and ribs for lunch, crafts, canned goods and more. All proceeds support church’s mission work. Community is invited. Admission and parking are free. Info: visitwpc.org; wpc@visitwpc.org; Tim, 776-4523. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: feralfelinefriends.org. Saturday Stories and Songs: Miss Lynn, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Tour the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Sam Venable, 9:30 a.m., GSM Heritage Center, Townsend. Cost: $60. Advance reservations required. Info/reservations: 448-8838.
Fall Neighborhood Festival, 5-8 p.m., St. Paul UMC Fountain City, 4014 Garden Drive. Featuring: free barbecue; Americana and Bluegrass musicians the Childress Family, the Kelly Family and special guest Wade Johnson; bounce house, games and treats for children; crafts, canned goods or other hand-made items for sale to raise money for missions. All invited. Info: stpaulftncity.org.
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SUNDAY, OCT. 16 Lineage and Legacy event, 2-4 p.m., MabryHazen House, 1711 Dandridge Ave. Events include a oneact play performed by the Tennessee Stage Company, which follows events leading to the Oct. 19, 1882, gunfight. Also serves as annual membership meeting. Free and open to the public. RSVP by Oct. 12: 522-8661
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FRIDAY, NOV. 4 Livestock Production on Small Acreage, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. UT Extension Eastern Region Office, 1801 Downtown West Blvd. Lunch included. Info/ registration: 215-2340.
SATURDAY, NOV. 5 Project DYI, Fountain City UMC, 212 Hotel Road. Offers attendees choice of two or three classes, lunch and a fashion show. Classes offered include “Christmas Décor,” “Holiday Foods” and “Reclaim Restore and Repurpose.” Cost: $25. Registration: fountaincityumc. org or the church office. Info: Marie Perelman, mperelman@comcast.net; Carol Sewell, caroljosewell@ comcast.net.
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Members of the Appalachian Ballet Company’s senior company exhibit grace and poise. Shown are (front) Kelsey Proffitt, Fuki Horguchi, Hannah Barber, Katelyn Compton, Harris Wilbanks and Celia Adlin; (middle) Alexandra Ashmore, Charlotte Richardson, Angelina Sorensen, Erin Claxton, Marissa Hastings, Hannah Kerr, Ella Crawford, Julia Bitner and Madison Armbrester; (back) Emma Steele, Laura Story on next page. Hitch, Christell Foote, Grace Rogers and JulieAnn Simpson. Photos by Carol Z. Shane
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obby Todd Antiques in historic Downtown Sweetwater is hosting their annual Christmas Open House on Thursday, October 6 from 10 to 7. The Bobby Todd Christmas Open House continues on Friday, October 7 & Saturday, October 8 from 10-5 and Sunday, October 9 from 1-5. Each year Bobby Todd
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Thursday, October 6th 10 am - 7 pm Friday & Saturday October 7th & 8th 10 am - 5 pm Sunday October 9th 1 pm - 5 pm
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Bobby Todd will be closed Monday, October 3rd thru Wednesday October 5th to prepare for the Holiday Open House.
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‘Nutcracker’ rehearsals
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Rehearsal mistress Kylie Morton Berry will dance the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy in December. Here she joins the company in their warm-up routine. Shown with her are Hannah Barber, Harris Wilbanks and Hannah Kerr.
yourselves in the mirror. You’re very pretty, but By Carol Z. Shane let the ego go. If you stare at the audience that Speaking of the Appalachian Ballet Compaway you’ll scare them and they won’t come ny’s annual production of “The Nutcracker,” back!” After warm-ups, the barres were Amy Morton Vaughn, owner and director of put away and the real rehearsal began. the Van Metre School of Dance in Maryville, “We start learning ‘snow corps’ and says, “I begin thinking and planning in the other big dances, like ‘Waltz of the summer.” The auditions held in August at Flowers’ before their fall break for the school - home of the ABC — give her several reasons,” says Berry. “For an idea of her cast. With costumes already Ms. Amy and me, it gives us another on her mind, she looks at body types and chance to evaluate them. We don’t heights, and decides if she wants to make cast the show until late September. any changes in the show from the previA lot of growth happens in the month ous year. between auditions and casting, so we Then, “I begin teaching some parts from like to step back and watch the dancers the snow kingdom scene to decide who will with potential roles in mind. be in that elite group because it’s some of the “Many of the senior company memmost difficult dancing in the show.” bers will perform three to four different When Vaughn is out of town, she hands roles in the show. Starting early gives us that task over to her lookalike daughter, Kylie the opportunity to teach them the choreMorton Berry, the ABC’s co-choreographer, reography for the more difficult and involved “Put on your pointe shoes and let’s start hearsal mistress and principal dancer. She dances roles. Then rehearsals can be spent cleanthe role of the Sugar Plum Fairy, previously per- on ‘snow!’” says Berry. Alexandra Ashing and running the whole piece, without formed for many years by her mother. Younger more and Hannah Kerr do as instructed. spending time on learning the steps.” sister Laura is also a ballerina, with many ABC In mid-October, the children’s troupe, performances to her credit. It’s a family affair, but very much a professional one. Guest artists from all over the world ages 10 and up, will join in. Toy soldiers will strut, gingerbread chilare featured each year. And Vaughn is “Ms. Amy,” not “mom,” when dren will jump for joy, angels will arabesque and dolls will dance, all under Vaughn and Berry’s exacting instruction. rehearsal is in progress. Then, of course, comes the most exciting time of all: the December On a recent Monday night, Berry took the senior company — most of them aged 14-17 — through their paces at portable barres. “And performances with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra at the Civic out and in and out and in,” she dictated crisply, executing the moves Auditorium. All the hard work will pay off, says Berry. “We will jump with the rest of the company. “There are too many of you staring at in ‘tiaras first!’”
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Horse Valley Music Festival October 15, 2016 10:00am - 4:00pm Bring Your Instrument
Jam Sessions One outstanding art work is chosen each year for the school’s annual holiday card. Visual arts students are already playing around with ideas for their submissions. Rachel Powell works on a candy cane design while Breanna Williams and teacher Jessie Steinberg look on. Of a past entry, Williams says, “me and my sisters did a lamb with an elf hat.” It was chosen for a CSA holiday postcard that year.
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gets on the holiday ball early By Carol Z. Shane
“Years ago,” says Jennifer Willard, executive director of the Community School of the Arts, “the four-year-old brother of one our students stood outside a classroom and heard someone practicing ‘O Holy Night.’ He shouted at the top of his lungs, ‘IT’S NOT CHRISTMAS!’ “I think of that sentiment every September.” Preparation for the annual holiday concert starts early at the school, which provides after-school music and visual arts classes for kids ages six to 18. “We require every performing arts student to perform at least twice a year, and most do so at the holiday concert,” says Willard. Because it takes a while for little fingers to learn the notes, and because teachers must often deal with absences due to sickness, sports, school system days off and breaks as well as the Thanksgiving holiday, they begin thinking about Christmas carols Percussion instructor leads his “Percussion Forte” ensemble in a rehearsal. He’s showing them and other seasonal scenarios months ahead how to do a double-stroke, which requires a loose wrist. Alana Pass, Isabella and Grace Gish, of the December 13 concert date. Mekiah Gray and Chloe Weaver practice the move while brainstorming. “We could have a chimWillard says, “In order to accommodate ney,” says Mekiah. “And a guy dressed up as Santa!” says Grace. a horde of students — and keep the pro-
gram from turning into a three-hour extravaganza — we encourage every teacher to put together as many as ensembles as possible. Usually that means siblings play with siblings, but sometimes an instructor can pull off a miracle and get all of the students in his or her studio together at one time playing the same piece. “After 24 years of holiday concerts, we’re a little more lax about dictating what constitutes holiday music. One year, instructor Greg Horne led his entire guitar studio in a performance of ‘Yellow Submarine.’ It turned out to be a great choice — something even the beginners could play, and a real crowd pleaser. The little boy who called out ‘A life of ease! Every one of us! Has all we need!’ in the last verse became an instant star.”Another year, a young piano student and her teacher struggled to come up with a selection. They finally settled on “Rocky Top,” but called it “Tia’s Orange Christmas Carol” Whatever gets played, struck, sung or printed, holiday time at the Community School of the Arts is always exciting for everyone involved. And the work starts now.
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Ornament scrapbook
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So, on Christma Christmas Eve of 1993, my dad ad By Stacy Levy gave ga me my first rs handmade clay ornanaMy story is about a family tradition on handed ha and nded ment. It was wa in the shape of myy er, Jim down through generations. My father, h college graduation hat with Reed (Powell Native for over 50 years) ears) “Hot S Shot” painted on top p started our family tradition over 30 th hat! That was hiss of the years ago, and my handmade orna-nickname nic for me. Every ery ment scrapbook just keeps growing Ch Christmas Eve since, the and growing. To date, my father wh owhole family gathers tohas sculpted and painted over 200 gether ge for ornaments. Christmas tree ornaments out of We W even Skyped orclay. naments n when my Let me tell you how it all besister si lived overseas. gan. It started with what my dad I a tradition! It’s called “Funny Santa.” My sister and Rocking horse ornaEach ornament has I wanted to open our presents so ment by Jim Reed a story. Each ornament bad on Christmas Eve that he had has h its own theme, mayan idea to make and give us what he be something significalled “Funny Santa” gifts that we cant, funny or sometimes sentimencould open up on Christmas Eve. tal that has happened to o My favorite gift was the tennis shoe us over the past year. My he duck taped to a center block, why dad creates that forever you may ask? Well, he called me lead d A handmade clay ornament depictmemory and preserves foot because of all the speeding tickets ing praying hands by Jim Reed it in a clay ornament. Thee I had in high school. grandkids now really gett Hilarious right? But it really was in on the fun. When theyy kind of funny. My father was obviously k very creative, but he is also a wonderful artist, so naturally do something crazy or funny they’ll say, “Look ay if he was going to keep this tradition going he wanted to out! That’s an ornament!” They also like to play a game on Christmas Eve and try to guess what at give us gifts we could keep and pass down to our kids. their ornament could be that year.
Each year I love to watch my two daughters, niece and nephew get excited to decorate their trees as Christmas rolls around. It’s like they th are unwrapping each and every ornament orna a again for the first time. The memories just come flooding back, it’s ood like l k opening up li an a “Ornament Scrapbook” every year.
This sand dollar ornament by Jim Reed commemorates a family event or fun memory.
Writer Stacy Levy’s father, Jim Reed, made this clay ornament to commemorate Levy’s college graduation, starting a family tradition of handmade ornaments. Photos by Stacy Levy
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