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BUZZ Halls Toy Drive applications The Halls Toy Drive applications will be available through Nov. 18 under the overhang at Cross Roads Presbyterian Church or on the Halls Middle School website, www. knox schools. org/Hallsms.

Completed applications should be returned to the church by sliding under the door located under the overhang. Applicants will be contacted by phone.

For those wishing to donate items to the drive, collection boxes are located at the Halls Senior Center and the Halls Commercial Bank. Monetary donations may be made directly to the Halls Toy Drive account at Commercial Bank. The goal this year is to provide hoodies, hats, scarves, gloves and socks to as many kids as possible.

Lions to host holiday bazaar The Fountain City Lions Club will host a holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19, in the Lions Club Building at Fountain City Park.

The club is accepting vendors for the event. Deadline to sign up is Saturday, Nov. 12, and can be done by contacting Penny Kleinschmidt at 6885072. There are three booth sizes available to rent.

Reality sets in The crash you heard the other day, the one with breaking glass and breaking hearts, was reality settling in at Tennessee.

It was almost certainly the end of championship fairy tales, all that tall talk about sweeping the SEC East, big trip to Atlanta and maybe upsetting Alabama in the rematch.

Total optimists thought that might launch Tennessee into the national playoff.

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Friends for life Anytime you have a contest of any kind, the word rivalry pops up. But not this time.

Not with Elaina Fields and Alyssa Bales. In their case, friendship is a trump card.

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Carol and Gene Bayless dance to James Brown’s “I Feel Good� at the Halls Women’s League’s annual Autumn Gala at The Foundry last week.

Photo by Jake Mabe

Women’s League holds annual gala

By Jake Mabe The Halls Women’s League held its annual Autumn Gala at The Foundry on Oct. 28. As usual, it was a big hit.

So was the music by The Blair Experience, complete with a James Brown impersonator who drew the crowd to the dance floor with songs like “Living in America� and “I Feel Good (I Got You).�

The gala is the League’s larg-

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By Betsy Pickle If the organizers of the 2016 Central High School Wall of Fame induction were worried about turnout because three of their four choices were being honored posthumously, they shouldn’t have been.

One honoree alone drew 31 family members.

Not to mention, the inductee videos were so well produced that any fan of local history – with or without ties to Central – would find them fascinating.

Saturday’s Wall of Fame Breakfast and Ceremony followed the form of its predecessors, with a hearty buffet in the CHS commons and program in the auditorium. This year, talented student musicians entertained during the meal. The Central High School Foundation and Central High School Alumni Association host the event as a fundraiser, complete with a silent auction.

The honorees were known in advance: Tom Dillard, class of 1959, whose career included

41-inch oil painting donated by Rebecca Carter.

Bear Stephenson served as the auctioneer.

All proceeds fund community projects and scholarships. Totals from the live auction and the silent auction were not available at press time.

The 2016 gala’s co-chairs are Mary Carroll, Brenda Gratz, Janet Kendrick and Shelba Murphy.

stints as a U.S. attorney and a criminal defense lawyer; Beecher Mize (1938), a business owner and musician; Jackson Keith Bondurant (1922), a successful in business and dedicated to community service; and the legendary Hassie K. Gresham, who attended college on the site of the original CHS and returned there to spend four decades as an English teacher and principal – the first female principal in Tennessee.

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Amber Rountree’s big October

By Betty Bean South Knox’s Amber Rountree has every reason to “call in tired� for the Nov. 2 school board meeting, but here’s betting she will find a way to attend. The board will vote on her resolution to exempt Knox County from using standardized tests in students’ grades and for teacher evaluations.

Analysis The tests are not yet aligned with the curriculum, she says.

A similar resolution passed the board last year, but this one has drawn fire from interim Superintendent Buzz Thomas and even Gov. Bill Haslam.

Rountree was elected the board’s vice chair Oct. 5, after a

4 4 deadlock between Terry Hill 4-4 and Tony Norman with Mike McMillan absent. She’s a doctoral candidate at UT, and on Saturday, she and husband Bart added a second son to their family.

Just two days earlier, Oct. 27, Gov. Haslam brought astronaut Barry Wilmore to Mount Olive Elementary School in her district to celebrate two-year-old science scores. Rountree was there.

Haslam, as quoted in the daily newspaper, had a Lake Wobegon moment (â€Śâ€œwhere all the children are above averageâ€?) when he said: “Here’s the big deal: Tennessee is the only state in the nation to grow faster than the nation in fourth grade and eighth grade ‌.

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canThey didn’t get a confetti conf nfetti f can non, but everybody at Mount Olive knew something big was up, even before the VIP invitations went out on Wednesday. Long-requested repairs suddenly got done, and by the time the governor showed up, the school was spit-shined to a fare-thee-well and the teachers’ parking lot was full of bigwigs’ cars.

Going to Mount Olive was a two-fer for Haslam. He got to plug state Rep. Eddie Smith (fighting a stiff challenge from former Rep. Gloria Johnson) and he got in some licks against Rountree’s resolution.

The resolution was on the school board’s October agenda, but was bumped by her colleague Gloria Deathridge, who took a point of personal privilege so the

Teachers Advisory Committee could take up the matter (which they did, and voted 12-8 to support Rountree’s position).

How was the Mount Olive event received?

Depends on whom you ask. Not everyone appreciated the lastminute school facelift. The term “dog-and-pony show� got a lot of use: “If you don’t have nice stuff at your school, our politicians need to see that. You don’t need to clean up for company. Let them see how it is every day,� said one veteran teacher. “I kept asking myself, ‘Why Mount Olive?’ They never gave a reason.�

And what does Rountree think?

Here’s an entry on her Facebook page: To page A-3

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Barbara Bondurant Pelot holds the plaque honoring her father, Jackson Keith Bondurant.

Photos by Betsy Pickle

Elaina and Alyssa, shown here at age 4, are longtime friends.

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Elaina Fields and Alyssa Bales take the top spots in the annual Miss Red and White Pageant at Halls High School.

Photo by Ruth White

Friends for life Anytime you have a contest of any kind, the word rivalry pops up in the discussion.

But not this time. Not with Elaina Fields and Alyssa Bales. In their case, friendship is a trump card.

Elaina was named Miss Red and White at the annual event, part pageant and part talent show, that teacher Elizabeth Williams started at Halls High School a few years ago to benefit the school’s music program.

Alyssa was the runner-up.

But what were they doing when the winner was announced? Praying and holding hands.

In fact, the pageant gave them a much-needed opportunity to spend time together.

Alyssa is a cheerleader, which is a year-round, fulltime competitive sport these days. Elaina is in Madrigals, the Masquerade Players drama club, the National Honor Society and the Student Government Association. Both are seniors preparing for college. It’s a busy time. “The pageant allowed us to reconnect,� Elaina says. “We’ve always been friends, but we reconnected our

Big October “It’s too bad Haslam couldn’t see fit to personally speak to me about my resolution while he was visiting (Mount Olive). “It’s hard to be a wallflower at nine months prego! “I could’ve illuminated for him that NAEP and TNReady are vastly different assessments, and that in his analysis of the NAEP data he missed that our large ‘gains’ in science appear (to be because) in fourth grade

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sophomore year when we first entered the pageant.�

Elaina plans to study pediatric endocrinology. She’s got a great reason. “On May 29, 2009, I was diagnosed with Type I diabetes,� she says.

So was her health care worker, who could empathize with her. It left an impression. “I’d like to be that person for other kids when I’m older.�

She’d like to attend Carson-Newman because of a family connection and because her campus visit was comfortable. “When we went on our tour, I didn’t stop smiling the entire time. It felt like home.�

Alyssa plans to study education and teach kindergarten or first grade. “We greet elementary school students on game

Fields, Bales take top spots in Halls High pageant

days as cheerleaders,� Alyssa says. ““So I’ve started taking a part in children’s lives. And I remember how I looked up to my teachers at that age, and I want to be that teacher for someone else.�

If you’ve been around these parts for a long time, chances are you know the duo’s families.

Elaina’s maternal grandparents are retired educators Paul and Alma Williams.

Alyssa’s maternal grandparents are former Central High coach and teacher Walter “Bud� and Carol Bales.

And that’s how they met, joking that they’ve been friends “since the womb.�

Both say participating in the pageant has boosted their self-confidence. Alys-

Videographer David Dixon, Becky Sharpe (for Hassie K. Gresham), Tom Dillard, and over half the states flat J.B. Mize and Ron Mize (for lined and 34 states in eighth Beecher Mize). grade flat lined. “Am I proud of our kids and teachers? Absolutely!

But I am tired of political PR stunts that don’t paint an accurate picture of our work and use our students to further political agendas.�

It seems the votes are

there Wednesday to pass the Rountree resolution.

What’s uncertain is, will she bring the baby?

sa played guitar and sang Carrie Underwood’s “Don’t Forget to Remember Me.�

Elaina sang “Drop by Drop�

by The Sweeplings.

This year, they didn’t worry about winning. “We just decided to enjoy the time we had (together),�

Elaina said.

They encourage their peers to participate. “Seeing how other girls have grown throughout the pageant, and seeing the confidence that other girls have gained, that’s helped me gain more confidence, too,�

Alyssa says.

While Elaina may have taken home the crown, the biggest winner of them all is their friendship.

Rivalry? Forget about it.

These two are friends for life.

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Their stories were shared through videos professionally crafted by David Dixon, former assistant band director at Central and former director at Gresham Middle School.

Dixon was honored for his annual contributions to the Wall of Fame, which have brought the honorees and their lives into vivid focus.

It was a special gift for birthday boy Dixon, who said he enjoyed making the videos because it gave him an excuse to buy new tech “toys.�

Prior to the main event, principal Michael Reynolds and student Grace Wilson spoke about their ties to Central and the school’s importance. R. Larry Smith and Courtney Shea served as announcers.

Dillard, the only living inductee, accepted his own award. Brothers J.B. and Ron Mize accepted for their father (and brought 29 other relatives), and Barbara Bondurant Pelot accepted for hers. Becky Sharpe, an educator herself, came to represent her great-aunt, Gresham.

The most stirring story was that of the late principal, who made a lasting, positive impression on all of her students. Though she retired in 1947 and passed away in 1970, Gresham’s sayings live on (“Don’t stand in doorways!�), and her video captured her many facets.

In hers and the others, humor was a common thread, with Dillard recalling some of his more offbeat cases and the Mize brothers reminiscing about their dad’s musical pursuits.

Pelot, in the video and in person, displayed pride in her father and sadness that her brother, Jack Bondurant, who helped her with research on their dad, died last year and wasn’t with her to accept the award.

Pelot also nearly caused an “incident.� Though she has deep ties to Fountain City and Central, she grew up in Farragut, and at one point in the video she referred to Fountain City Lake as “the duck pond.� Even in the darkened auditorium, one could see fumes rising from certain heads!

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Roads to peace

By Renee Kessler

The Times-Herald says it all. And it just cost 15 cents!

From the Research Lab at the Beck Cultural Exchange Center

At the heart of the Beck Cultural Exchange Center, “The Place Where African A mer ican History is Preserved,” is its Research Lab, which contains old newspapers, newsRenee Kessler l e t t e r s , publications and the like.

Included in the collection are copies of The Times-Herald, a Knoxville newspaper publication.

In November 1961, The Times-Herald presented Highlights of Homecoming Festivities for Knoxville College. The theme was “Roads to Peace,” and The

Times-Herald indicated that this was a “real message for the entire community.”

The winning Knoxville College homecoming float was designed to symbolize “The Key to Peace is through Understanding.”

The next month in December 1961, the front page headline of the publication was titled “Mahalia Rocks and Rolls.”

Mahalia Jackson, regarded as “The Queen of Gospel,” performed at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum to a mixed audience filled to capacity.

The writer of The TimesHerald stated, “Every song Miss Jackson sings she ‘feels it.’ That is, she is able to project herself into the song. One seems to forget all worldly troubles when listening to

State GOP chief to hang it up Ryan Haynes will resign his post as state GOP chair a few weeks after the Nov. 8 election. Haynes, a former state legislator who represented Farragut and West Knox County, has been unhappy with the position. He is a more policy-oriented person and does not like the internal GOP politics on the state executive committee.

He was also blindsided by Gov. Bill Haslam’s rejection of Donald Trump, which fell on him to explain.

When Gov. Haslam repudiated Trump, the party headquarters was swamped with irate Republican calls and Haynes was attacked, too. He received only six hours’ notice on the Haslam move to prepare when it hit the media.

Haynes is mentioned as a possible candidate for Knox County mayor, but he has not made a decision.

His successor will be chosen by the 66-member state executive committee elected by GOP voters from each of the 33 state Senate districts. The committee is divided between more traditional Republicans and more conservative ones.

Normally, Gov. Haslam would be able to choose the next chair as a practical matter and the committee would approve it. That may not be the case this time around as many SEC members are furious at Haslam for opposing Trump. Picking someone other than the governor’s choice could be part of the fallout. The governor may not make a recommendation and leave it entirely to the state committee.

Haslam may also suffer in the next session from ultraconservative lawmakers opposing his programs in his final two years as gover-

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check for $30,000 the Legislature had approved. The only problem was that state Victor Sen. Becky Massey, who was Ashe equally responsible for the check by handling it in the Senate, was omitted from the news release by Rogero spokesperson Jesse Maynor as a consequence of his shark. Massey was approopposition to Trump. priately recognized at the However, if the SEC stiffs ceremony itself despite the the governor, it may find Mayshark-Rogero blunder. fundraising becomes very Rogero is publicly backing difficult as the SEC needs Johnson but playing ball him and the two U.S. sena- with Smith. tors helping to meet payroll ■ State Senate majorat party headquarters. ity leader Mark Norris ■ Early voting in from Memphis spoke a few Knox County has exceeded every prediction over the past two weeks. Not clear who this favors, but clearly voters are not staying home.

■ The Eddie SmithGloria Johnson race continues to be hard hitting

By Betty Bean and should be close. I acTwo days after Bob tually think one of the two Booker’s first solo performay have a comfortable win mance, he was still having and it will not be as close as a tough time keeping his the past two elections have feet on the ground. been where the winner was “Initially, I was as nerfewer than 240 votes apart vous as a long-tailed cat from the loser. The winner in a room full of rocking might have a margin up to chairs,” he said. “But once 900 votes out of 21,000 that I got on that stage and will be cast in that district. opened my mouth and got The last election in this disthat reaction, I was home trict was decided by fewer free.” than 200 votes.

Booker packed the Trump has been a real house last week at the Beck negative for Smith and if Cultural Exchange Center, Smith loses, Trump will be where 100 chairs had been part of the reason. In fact, set up. Tickets were $11.41 most of the state House and in advance and $15.41 at Senate seats that Tennesthe door. The bulk of the see Democrats win from proceeds went to the Beck, Republicans next Tuesday with $1.41 going to Knoxcan be credited in part to ville College. The dollar Trump’s controversial camfigure was set in honor of paign and vulgar remarks, KC’s 141st anniversary. which have upset and anThe starting time was gered many voters. held up a bit and more seats Mayor Madeline Rogbrought in as the crowd ero tried to help Smith grew in numbers. with a news conference in There probably aren’t Sequoyah at Talahi park, where Smith presented a

weeks ago in Oak Ridge to a breakfast meeting of over 100 and was asked about the gas tax. Norris immediately pointed out that the governor has not sought his advice and pointedly asked the two other senators present, Randy McNally and Ken Yager, if he has sought their advice. Their response was NO. If the governor does propose a gas hike, he needs to be working the legislative leadership now or he will pay a penalty for failing to do so.

■ It is hard to realize that it was 60 years ago last month when the Hungar-

her singing.”

Adorning the front page headline article was a picture of Mahalia Jackson sleeping beautifully in bed with the caption, “Mahalia sleeps after delivering a dynamic sermon in songs: tired, warm-hearted, downto-earth Mahalia rests peacefully in her plush suite at the Holiday Inn on Chapman.” It was noted that Miss Jackson was the first top negro artist to perform in the new Civic Auditorium and possibly the first to sleep at the then-new Holiday Inn. What an exciting, energetic and spirit-filled time it must have been. By all accounts, it would appear that Miss Jackson’s stay in Knoxville was welcoming and peaceful. Not so; there was more to the story.

Two weeks prior to The Times-Herald article, another publication whose members have a long history of violence and hate

wrote, “All h- -l broke loose at the Holiday Inn here, last Saturday night.”

The article used malicious and slanderous words to describe Miss Jackson and her entourage, and the writer indicated in no uncertain terms that they should never have been allowed to occupy the Holiday Inn on Blount Avenue and Chapman Highway.

The members yelled slurs and outbursts until the news spread for hotel guests to vacate the hotel immediately, and many did not pay.

Amid all of this, we find Miss Jackson sleeping peacefully at the Holiday Inn. I am convinced that in 1961 Miss Jackson, along with the students at Knoxville College with the winning float, were correct. “The Key to Peace is through Understanding.”

Understanding one another is on the roads to peace.

ian uprising in Budapest occurred against the Soviet occupation. The uprising failed and was brutally crushed, but not before the world saw the Soviet system for what it was – a cruel, nondemocratic occupying force.

Great Britain and France were consumed by the Suez Canal crisis at the time along with the British attack there. The USA was in the middle of a presidential election between Dwight D. Eisenhower and Adlai Stevenson. Eisenhower was recovering from a heart attack. The Catholic Cardinal Jozsef Mindszenty became a refugee in the US Embassy in Budapest, where he lived

for the next 15 years. This set the stage for the ultimate revolution of 1989, when the Iron Curtain fell 33 years later and the Soviet Union collapsed soon thereafter.

■ Jim Hagerman, city engineering director, deserves kudos for the replacement of the street sign at Jack Dance Street (named after a former mayor) and Kingston Pike. Hagerman is a trustworthy city employee.

The Sticky Rice Cafe on Jack Dance Street will benefit from the street sign.

■ Former state Rep. Harry Tindell, who may run for City Council next year, turned 56 last Sunday, Oct. 30.

Booker packs the house for debut concert many “firsts” available to 81-year-olds, and Booker, who is a historian, a civil rights leader and former state representative and city council member, said it helped to see so many friends in the audience, which included singer Kelle Jolly, former mayor Randy Tyree, former Knoxville first lady Janet Crossley and restaurateur Bill Regas (whose invitation to dinner at Ruth’s Chris Booker had to turn down because he was so tired when the concert was done).

“Ninety-nine percent of the people I know had never heard me sing before.

But I felt extremely good about it,” he said.

Accompanied by Vicky Ward, he kicked off his playlist with “Birth of the Blues,” and followed that with a reminiscence about his lifelong secret wish to sing in public. He cred-

he’s often its his friend Marie Owens asked why he sings (owner of Maso many rie’s Old Town Tavern) for country songs: urging him to get up and “ T h e a n s w e r ’s sing when she simple.

I noticed him humming grew up in Knoxv ille, along on kaTe n n e s raoke night.

“She got see, with WNOX and me up, and I haven’t sat the Middown since,” day Merrygo -rou nd. he said.

Light reThey were all I had freshments Bob Booker to listen to until were advertised, but Owens would WLAC signed on have none of that and at night to give us a little brought in a home-cooked, R&B.” Sunday dinner-worthy He brought tears to some eyes with his rendispread.

The playlist included the tion of “Dear Heart” and songs from Booker’s CD, was thrilled by the response “Doing it my way,” which he got when he came down featured pop, R&B and off the stage and serenaded some of the audience memcountry standards.

Booker told his audience bers.

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Reality has arrived The crash you heard the other day, the one with breaking glass and breaking hearts, was reality settling in at Tennessee.

It was almost certainly the end of championship fairy tales, all that tall talk about sweeping the SEC East, big trip to Atlanta and maybe upsetting Alabama in the rematch. Total optimists thought that might launch Tennessee into the national playoff.

Sure thing.

We now know the Vols are not a championship team. They never were but for a while, they lived on borrowed time. They are error-prone. The offensive line is not good enough. En-

nation for lack of discipline, for blocks in the back on kick returns, for the regression of Joshua Dobbs, for Marvin loss of containment on opWest posing sweeps, for inexcusable blunders.

The coach says net results are unacceptable. There thusiasm has been damaged were warning signs.

The Vols are fortunate to by frustration. Some stratebe 5-3 and almost bowl eligy is suspect. gible.

Do you remember how One fan called the entire they beat Appalachian State? operation a hoax. Smoke It was borderline incredible and mirrors. to watch middle-leaguers Injuries have obviously win in the trenches. taken a toll. Injuries are forThe ending was lost and ever part of the game but found. In overtime on a very there must be a reason for the unsettling opening evening unusual number at Tennes- at Neyland Stadium, Dobbs see. Analysis is under way. fumbled while trying to fly There is no simple expla- into the end zone.

Legalize ballot selfies Singer and celebrity Justin Timberlake fell into controversy last month when he returned home to Shelby County to vote in the presidential election. Timberlake took a selfie in front of a voting machine and posted it to social media. Some folks were not amused.

Why? A ballot selfie is likely illegal in Tennessee.

A selfie is a picture taken of oneself with a camera or smartphone. A ballot selfie is a picture in front of the voting machine or (in states with paper ballots) a picture of a marked or unmarked ballot.

Under Tennessee law, voters are not allowed to take photos or video while in the polling place. Voters are allowed to use electronic devices only for informational purposes to assist during voting. It’s doubtful

out the Federalist Society’s podcast, “Ballot Selfies are free speech.” Michigan attorney Stephen R. Klein leads the discussion. You can find it online.)

Historically, photography has been banned in the polling place to prevent vote buying and voter intimidation. For example, someone pays another to go vote.

They bring out a picture of their ballot to prove whom they voted for. It’s illegal.

Yet, this concern doesn’t apply in Knox County. One feature of our voting machines is that it is impossible to take a picture of a voted ballot. The ballot is not cast on the machine until there is a waving American flag on the screen. At any point before you see the flag, you can go back and change your vote. Therefore, it’s impossible to take a selfie in front of a voted

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that a selfie would fall under this narrow exception. At least 20 states allow ballot selfies.

But banning them is misguided and probably unconstitutional.

Some argue that ballot selfies are political speech and laws restricting them violate a voter’s First Amendment rights. Lawyers around the country are challenging restrictions on this basis. In fact, there are at least three cases pending in federal courts on this issue.

(If you’re interested in the legal arguments, check

Several people dived for the football. For at least two seconds, the entire season hung in the balance. Officials dug around in the pile.

Jalen Hurd had the prize.

Touchdown!

If a Mountaineer had found it, the game would have been lost and months of monumental dreams would have become a nightmare. Many breathed a proverbial sigh of relief.

The Battle of Bristol was a form of football suicide.

Virginia Tech gained more yards but lost by three touchdowns. Penalties and turnovers were deadly. Vol Nation smiled as if we had all done something.

There was nothing smiley about the Ohio game.

Lowlight was Jalen ReevesMaybin suffering another shoulder injury – while cov-

ering a kick. Butch Jones explained that the youngsters weren’t ready for such serious business as special teams.

The coach conceded his team was sloppy. He didn’t try to explain the high-wire act, five fumbles but none lost.

Living dangerously and winning ugly still added up to 3-0. In the fine print, the Vols were 101st in the country in total offense, 109th in passing and below the middle of the pack on rushing defense. Something was wrong.

On the last Saturday in September, Tennessee stopped 11 years of losing to Florida. Hooray. That the Vols trailed 21-0 before they joined the fight didn’t seem to matter.

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ballot on a voting machine in Knox County.

Others say that photography in the polling place creates problems. It can. Yet, as we’ve seen nationally with police shootings, oftentimes smartphones are the best tool we have to record misbehavior. If an election official or voter raises concerns, video from a smartphone could be critical evidence to

expose it.

Justin Timberlake told late-night host Jimmy Fallon that he took a ballot selfie to inspire people to vote. In this era dominated by social media, Timberlake probably did more to encourage young people to vote than either candidate for president.

If we’re serious about the youth vote, we shouldn’t be

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

threatening an online celebration of their vote. Whatever you think of the socalled “selfie generation,” our laws must encourage young people to vote.

It’s time for the Legislature to change the law.

Ballot selfies may be silly, but they’re political speech worth protecting.

Scott Frith is a local attorney. You can visit his website at pleadthefrith.com

GOSSIP AND LIES ■ Buddy Burkhardt, who chairs the Knox County Republican Party, basically announced his candidacy for Knox County mayor Sunday on Tennessee This Week.

his side. But why didn’t somebody tell Brooks to button the bottom button on his shirt?

Distracting!

■ Tim Burchett hit the snooze button and candidates are crawling out of the cupboards to take his job – it’s his for another two years, fellows.

■ The guy who looked like a mayor was on the show’s pundits panel. Scott Frith, once-a-month Shopper columnist, wore a black power suit with all buttons buttoned and every hair in place.

■ Cameron Brooks, the county’s Democratic Party chair, was convivial with Burkhardt.

No one threw punches and each did well, representing

■ Cortney Piper sat even taller between Frith and panelist George Korda. Larry Van Guilder used to joke when he did guest appearances that Piper,

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Miracles do happen.

The bubble broke at Texas A&M. Tennessee selfdestructed. Seven was the magic number.

The Vols barely had a healthy quorum against Alabama and were overwhelmed.

Open date was supposed to be the cure-all. It wasn’t.

Summation: Some teams, Kentucky and maybe even Vanderbilt, are improving.

It is that time of year. Other teams, ________ for example, are not. Your choice to fill in the blank.

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■ The Trump bus came to North Knoxville, but only U.S. Rep. Jimmy Duncan got off.

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■ James Calloway, my nephew, jokes that if Trump wins he might shut down the United Nations and build condos.

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HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY Shopper news • NOVEMBER 2, 2016 • A-7

‘All the time, God is good’ Retired Fountain City minister reflects on his 42-year career

By Jake Mabe The Rev. Dan Kelly’s life has come full circle in so many ways.

He first came to Fountain City United Methodist Church when he was in the fifth grade, and he returned there after a 42-year ministry in the Holston Conference after retiring in the early 1990s.

But he didn’t really stop working. He continues to minister through his firm, gentle, caring example, at age 88. He even got a writeup in the church’s October newsletter.

Kelly’s father owned a small bakery across North Broadway from where Fulton High School is today.

The family moved to Fountain City around 193738 to a house on Essary Road that was near what is now the Central High School football stadium.

Kelly remembers walking to the high school, then located at present-day Gresh-

am Middle School, and having to get permission to cut through neig hb or s’ yards.

He studied engiDan Kelly neering at UT, but soon felt called to enter the ministry. He ultimately graduated from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University in 1952.

His first appointment was at a church in Kingsport that had 72 members when he arrived. Today the church, now called Colonial Heights United Methodist Church, has 1,100 members.

“We were blessed,” Kelly says. “It’s gratifying to know that something you started has continued to grow.”

He first thought he’d go into full-time mission work, but God had other plans.

He’s never counted them but estimates he served eight or nine churches before retiring from a church in Tazewell, Va., in 1992.

Kelly recently helped Gantei Jeh, a 36-year-old native of Tappita, Liberia, graduate from high school.

Jeh attended nursing school, got a job in a small hospital and last June earned his master’s degree in public health.

Kelly has led mission trips to Costa Rica and other places and has also led travel tours overseas.

Altogether, he’s visited 55 countries.

He says that Fountain City United Methodist has always played a major role in the community, in part because of its centralized location. Asked about what’s changed most over the years, Kelly says, “I feel like the church has greatly increased its outreach to the community and the world.”

When he returned there

cross currents

after retirement, he rejoined the Christian Fellowship Sunday school class he’d attended when it was founded in 1948. And he ended up teaching the class for 20 years beginning in 1993.

On Wednesday nights for a few years, he led a group he calls “The Leftovers” — those who weren’t meeting in a small group after the weekly church dinner — and invited people to “share their faith journey with us.”

WBIR-TV meteorologist Todd Howell was one.

Longtime North Knox folks might remember his brother, Cecil, and his nephew, Stan, who were both educators. Stan built the home that his uncle lives in today.

Asked about the most memorable part of his career, Kelly smiles and says, “the people, of course.”

And, summing up his life and his ministry, he says, “God is good, all the time, and all the time, God is good.”

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Age? No matter When Methuselah had lived one hundred eightyseven years, he became the father of Lamech.

Methuselah lived after the birth of Lamech seven hundred eighty-two years, and had other sons and daughters. Thus all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred sixty-nine years; and he died.

(Genesis 5:25-27 NRSV) Let me say at the outset that Bible scholars interpret such longevity as is attributed to Methuselah in different terms. We have no way of knowing how time was measured then, and therefore, it is possible that what the writer of Genesis called years were really months.

Nine hundred-sixty-nine months equals 80.75 years, which is still a pretty impressive life span for that era (or for that matter, for our own)!

Granted, if we assume Methuselah’s life span to be counted in months, we have to believe that he fathered Lamech at the age of 15, which is certainly not an impossibility!

Perhaps I am thinking about age because my birthday was yesterday, and I may as well confess that I am now 68 years old. How did that happen to a nice kid like me? (I have often said that I was born one day and Harry Truman was elected the next, and the world has never been the same!)

Certainly, from my now-advanced years, I can look back over world events and personal landmarks, and I understand a little more about how this old world works. It is not always fair, it is frequently not easy, and it is almost always unpredictable.

Even so, I have to say I am thankful for so many people (both living and dead) who have shaped and enriched my life. I am grateful, too, for experiences (both delightful and difficult) that taught me, strengthened me, and took me down a notch when needed!

St. Paul United Methodist Church offers Agapé Café

By Carol Z. Shane

The Rev. Sarah Varnell and Timothy Wiegenstein, St. Paul United Methodist Church’s senior pastor and family ministry coordinator, respectively, take inspiration for one of their newest projects from some eclectic sources – the popuCommunity lar TED (Technology, Enservices tertainment and Design) ■ Clapp’s Chapel UMC, 7420 talks and the adult educaClapps Chapel Road, will host tion Chautauqua movement a free Thanksgiving lunch 11 begun in the late 1800s. In a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24. fact, the latter was actually Free and open to the commuspearheaded by a Methodist nity. Reservations requested. minister, so it’s not too far Info/reservations: 687-4721. from home.

Lay leader Alan Culvahouse, the Rev. Sarah Varnell and family ministry coordinator Timothy ■ Cross Roads Presbyterian, “The Chautauqua pro- Wiegenstein invite everyone to enjoy the Agapé Café and the Second Annual Neighborhood 4329 E. Emory Road, hosts the grams brought entertain- Festival at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Photo by Carol Z. Shane Halls Welfare Ministry food ment and culture for the pantry 6-7 p.m. each second whole community, with Tuesday and 10-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday.

The Agapé Café for to- 5-8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30, speakers, teachers, musi- tronically connected, youngcians, entertainers, preach- er audience, but the concept night, Oct. 26, begins with at the church, 4014 Garden ■ Dante Church of God, 410 ers and specialists of the is very similar: people con- dinner at 5:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Drive. Info: stpaulftncity.

Dante School Road, will distribute “Boxes of Blessings” day,” says Wiegenstein. “TED necting with others through second annual Fall Neigh- blogspot.com or 865-687(food) 9-11 a.m., or until boxes borhood Festival happens 2952. talks appeal to a more elec- the exchange of ideas.

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Faith and Inskip United Methodist churches merge and his latest idea is Meta-4 – a fellowship/coffeehouse/ dinner gathering which he hopes to launch after improvements are made to the building’s fellowship hall.

“We’re going to knock this wall out,” he says, “and the stage will be right there.”

Meta-4 – the 4 stands for the acronym SOUL: “Surrendering Ourselves to Unconditional Love” – will welcome secular and gospel

By Carol Z. Shane Two congregations in North Knoxville – those of Faith and Inskip United Methodist churches – have merged.

“What happened here,” says the Rev. Dr. Mark Dowell, pastor of both for the last two years, “is that two struggling churches found salvation.”

The combined congregations now meet at the Inskip UMC building on Cedar Lane, though a new, as-yetundecided name is planned.

Over the past few years, Faith UMC, located on Dry Gap Pike, found itself in an unexpected and acute financial crisis. Meanwhile, Inskip UMC, founded in 1957, had a faithful relationship with longtime members, but few younger congregants.

Since the two have come together, those issues are becoming resolved. “We’ve taken things from Faith, we’ve taken things from Inskip and put them all together,” says Dowell.

It was a natural progression. “We started coming together,” says Dowell, “and we started doing things together. We started enjoying each other’s company.”

Dowell, whose previous appointment was at St. Elmo UMC in Chattanooga, isn’t the only Methodist minister in his family. His wife is the Rev. Brenda Dowell of Trinity UMC. The couple have four daughters: Ashleigh Bouley, from Mark’s previ-

■ 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.

musicians in a monthly program. Though its target audience is young adults ages 18-35, all ages are welcome.

In addition, “we hope to start doing more community outreach and bus ministry. We really want to make this a community church.” Dowell also wants his church to provide space for AA and NA meetings.

The bottom line is: “We want to help people.”

Classes/meetings ■ First Comforter Church, 5516 Old Tazewell Pike, hosts MAPS (Mothers At Prayer Service) noon each Friday. Info: Edna Hensley, 771-7788.

■ Fountain City UMC, 212 Hotel Road, hosts Griefshare, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays. The support group is offered for those who are dealing with the loss of a spouse, child, family member or friend. Cost: $15 for workbook. Info: 689-5175.

■ Powell Church, 323 W. Emory Road, hosts Recovery at Powell each Thursday. Dinner, 6 p.m.; worship, 7; groups, 8:15. The program embraces people who struggle with addiction, compulsive behaviors, loss and life challenges. Info: recoveryat powell.com or 938-2741.

Special events ■ 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. Nov. 30 program: Brenda Logan will present the Heifer Project, an international organization dedicated to assisting third world families to become self-sustaining. Info: 687-2952.

Special services ■ Alder Springs Missionary Baptist Church, 556 Hickory Star Road, Maynardville, will hold revival 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, and 7 p.m. through the week. Evangelists will be the Rev. Tim Inklebarger and the Rev. Greg Goodman.

Everyone welcome.

■ Bookwalter UMC, 4218 Central Avenue Pike, will celebrate its 134th anniversary with Homecoming on Sunday, Nov. 6. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Nathan Malone, Knoxville District Superintendent of the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship service, 10:45; covered dish lunch and Bookwalter choir concert follow.

Info: 689-3349.

The Rev. Dr. Mark Dowell wants Faith/Inskip UMC to become “a community church.” ous marriage, Charis, Caitlin and Cansas Dowell. Two are grown; two are teens.

Dowell’s own story isn’t the typical one. Originally from Illinois, he was at one time homeless on the streets of Houston, mired in the depths of alcoholism and drug addiction. He was able to find his way up and out, beginning college later in his 20s and completing several degree programs, including a Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Divinity from the University of the South’s School of Theology at Sewanee. He now counts his years of sobriety at close to three decades.

He is also a Reiki practitioner, and seeks to incorporate wellness practices such as mindfulness meditation into his ministry. He has an active counseling ministry,

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Karns principal to move downtown

Longtime Halls resident R idgeda le Darlene Miller has been apand Brickey pointed supervisor of early elementary childhood education, effecschools. down and the buildings that tive January 2017. Miller is Miller are there now were built. currently principal at Karns began her In 1971, Central High Elementary School. career in School moved to its current She joined Knox County administrabuilding, and its old build- Schools in 1981 as a kindertion in 2003 ing was named after princi- garten teacher at Norwood Darlene Miller as an assispal Gresham and has been Elementary. She has also tant princalled Gresham Junior High worked as a teacher at both cipal at Bluegrass Elemenand now is Gresham Middle School.

Shannondale Elementary, Sterchi Elementary, Inskip Elementary and Fountain City Elementary send students to Gresham, and each has its own great history – such as Fountain City Elementary starting as the first grammar school in Fountain City in 1903.

Hopefully, we can come back to those stories in the future!

Next week, we will look at more “First Women” in addition to Hassie Gresham!

What’s in a name?

By Kip Oswald In last week’s article on grading, I wrote about Gresham Middle School.

Wondering how Gresham got its name, Kinzy and I found a very cool piece of history to share with you!

Gresham Middle School is in a part of Knoxville called Fountain City, and students from Gresham move on to Central High School. I am going to write about Gresham and Central’s story this week.

First, the building where Gresham is located now has a long history. It began as a college for teachers!

In 1893, it was Holbrook Normal College and then became Tennessee Normal College, where it trained teachers who taught in schools all over the area.

The college began losing money and was sold to the Knoxville school board in 1906. The school board used it as the first Central High School.

Hassie K. Gresham was a very special teaching student who graduated from the Tennessee Normal College in 1902 and then became an English teacher at Central High School.

Gresham worked at Central High School for nearly 40 years both as an English teacher and as the principal.

In fact, she was the very first female high school principal in Tennessee and she kept teaching an English class even while she was principal.

In 1931, while Gresham was principal, the old buildings were torn

tary. She has been principal at Karns Elementary since 2008.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from UT, a master’s degree in curriculum from Tusculum College and an educational specialist degree in administration and supervision from Lincoln Memorial University.

Interim Superintendent Buzz Thomas has made two other key appointments: Carly Harrington, a former reporter for the News Sentinel, is the director of public affairs, replacing Melissa Tindell.

Kelly Drummond is the director of human resources. She previously worked in HR at the Boys & Girls Club.

Halls defeats Heritage 47-34 to earn playoff spot

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Cooper Cook gains yardage for the Red Devils.

Halls quarterback Caden Harbin (pictured with the ball) and the Red Devils defeated Heritage on senior night to earn a home field playoff game on Friday night.

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HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY Shopper news • NOVEMBER 2, 2016 • A-9

Halls library hosts themed story time Guests at the Halls Branch Library last week enjoyed a special themed story time just in time for Halloween.

Preschool-age children packed the library to listen to Julie Piller read Halloween/fall themed stories, colored treat bags and had refreshments.

Costumes spotted at the event included Wonder Woman, Boo from Monsters Inc., Amelia Earhart, witches, Pluto, ninjas and colorful M&Ms.

Halls players of the week Halls High players of the week for the game against Karns are Matthew RungeGold (#29) and Hunter Huff (#19). The players were selected by the coaching staff for their contributions to the Red Devils’ win.

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Charlee Marshall (dressed as a good witch) and Layla Cheatham listen as Julie Piller reads a story about pumpkins to the group.

Two former area football players will return to Knoxville on Saturday, Nov. 5, as UT football celebrates homecoming against Tennessee Tech.

Riley Patton is a 2015 graduate of Halls High School. He is the starting long snapper for TTU. Josh Poplar is a 2014 graduate of Central High School.

He starts at linebacker and leads the team in tackles.

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Laythan Meadows (Pluto) assists Julie Piller as she reads a story to the group. Photos by Ruth White

Pageant makes for winning night at HHS

Students attend UT on Regal scholarships Forty UT students from Knox County have received Regal scholarships this year to cover tuition and room and board. To be eligible, students must be admitted to UT and meet the same income guidelines as those for the need-based Tennessee Pledge scholarship.

Local Regal Scholarship holders for 2016 include: Freshmen – Raul Arreola-Moreno and Julian Ball, Central High School; Christopher Forsyth, Powell High School; Chandler Lepper and Alexandra Nussbaumer,

Halls High School; Morgan Powell, Fulton High School; and Adam Young, Carter High School.

Sophomores – Kendra Anderson and Daisey Smith, Powell High School; Jacob King, Halls High School; and Meet Patel, Carter High School.

Juniors – James Deal, Halls High School; Thomas Jean, Gibbs High School; and Lucas Sheridan, Central High School.

Seniors – Savannah Callaghan, Central High School; Adam Koson and Michelle Van Guilder, Halls High School; and Brandon Taylor, Carter High School.

The Halls High choral department hosted the Miss Red and White pageant, and students were able to showcase their talents and speak of why they love Halls High School.

Each contestant began the night with an introduction and wore a colorful costume to show the judges why they love HHS. Contestants were judged on originality, private interview, talent and evening gown wear.

Awards were given for Miss Congeniality (voted on by the contestants), People’s Choice (voted on by the audience), Most Photogenic and Miss Red and White/Jr. Miss Red and White.

MacKenna Shoemaker was given the People’s Choice Award during the Miss Red and White pageant. Audience members voted on the award through donations during the event.

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Kaylee Phillips was crowned Jr. Miss Red and White for 2016 at Halls High. She was also named Most Photogenic in the junior division. Kaylee is pictured with junior division runner-up Audrey Brown. Photos by Ruth White

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A different kind of nut

It’s Nut Season in East Tennessee. Now, this piece is not about the nuts out on our roadways, looking at the phone in their laps as they drive towards me with half their car in my lane. Not the nuts, either, who will soon be coming to blows with one another, in the spirit of Christmas, over the unbelievable bargains surrounding them during the already-begun Shopping Season. We’re thinking Nature here, not human nature.

And as for Nature and its critters, it’s a time of abundance, even this year with its heat and drought. There is a carpet of small nuts under my shagbark hickory trees, and we can’t walk around the place for the walnuts on the ground – an-

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kle turners for sure, buckets and buckets of them. They should be a sign for walnut pie in my future, helping tune up the taste buds for Thanksgiving.

For the critters, though, this is a critically important time of the year for all those who either stock up on supplies, or fatten up their bodies, for the winter ahead. One exception is the morbidly obese groundhog that lives under my workshop and does nothing but eat and sleep all year long,

and who appears to me to always be ready for hibernation (just in case of a severe cold snap in July). The rest of the animals depend on the big fall food crop to get them ready for several cold months of slim pickings.

The acorns, walnuts, and hickory nuts provide a source of rich, fattening food for everything from millions of mice, chipmunks, squirrels and turkeys, on up to deer and 350-pound bears. The size of the mast crop is what tells the tale on surviving the winter and early spring.

And through the centuries, as we know, humans have benefited from the nut harvest as well. Historically, whole communities of people have learned to survive and thrive on abundant and

dependable crops of chestnuts in some parts of the world, and from huge oak trees full of acorns in other places. In more modern times, autumn was the time for heading out into the woods especially for chestnuts, big nuts full of protein and fat, but even after their demise in the 1930s, still foraging for walnuts, hickory nuts, and the seldomseen others – chinkapins, beech nuts, butternuts.

But then there are exceptions to every rule. Think of a big, shiny, brown, tastylooking and abundant nut that isn’t. Isn’t edible, I mean. That would be our common buckeye. Carrying a buckeye in your pocket is widely known for being either good luck, or for being good for your rheumatism.

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Maybe both – I suppose if your rheumatism gets better, that’s good luck.

Either way, buckeyes are an interesting member of the nut family, one that city folks are often unfamiliar with, unless you’re an Ohio State fan (THE Ohio State Buckeyes just experienced their first loss of the year, to the delight of many here in the SEC – but we digress). Of our two large native buckeye trees here in the United States, the Ohio buckeye has the widest distribution, growing in a wide swath west and north of us from Texas, on up through Missouri and on into Ohio, and slipping down to grow in middle Tennessee. Its fruits have spiny husks and usually only one small nut.

Our buckeye trees here, called the yellow buckeye or sweet buckeye, have a smaller distribution, mostly in East Tennessee, Kentucky and West Virginia. They can grow very large and old, and have fruits with thick, smooth husks that break open to yield from one to three large, shiny nuts. The brown nuts each have a large pale spot that makes them resemble the eye of a deer, hence their name.

The problem here lies in the fact that those lovely brown nuts are poisonous, at least to humans. In spite of that, the toxins they contain do not affect squirrels or deer, proven by the fact that the buckeyes that fall in abundance around our place tend to disappear somewhere at a rapid pace.

One piece of folklore has it that buckeyes are poisonous only on one side, and the squirrels are able to tell which side is OK to eat. And one of my dependable rurallife consultants swears that there was a school teacher to whom the kids brought buckeyes; she supposedly sat at her desk and munched them.

Perhaps more factual are accounts of Native Americans who used powder made from buckeye pulp to put into a stream to paralyze the fish, for easy capture. And as most experi-

enced farmers know, just as wilted black cherry leaves from a fallen tree in the pasture can poison cattle (the leaves develop cyanide compounds), buckeyes are definitely toxic to cattle.

Eating buckeyes can cause staggering, paralysis, and even death if the animals eat enough of them.

As for people and poisons, most plants used for their medicinal qualities are poisonous if used incorrectly or in excess. Buckeyes are listed in texts of medicinal plants as having been used for a number of disorders, and even as food, after having been boiled, blanched, pounded, baked, and so forth. These are not currently recommended.

There are well-documented incidents of human poisoning and even deaths, especially in children, which make my physician antennae go up at times such as Halloween. A recent newspaper report stated that we would be spending a staggering $8.4 billion celebrating Halloween this year, a significant portion going, we presume, on the early1900s American invention of “Trick or Treat.”

In some locales, a popular treat is made from peanut butter, dipped in chocolate and leaving a bare spot so the inside yummy brown stuff shows, to closely resemble a buckeye. Not too surprisingly, they are called buckeyes. And are probably scrumptious. Maybe all the little kids in those locations are taught the difference between the good buckeyes and those poisonous ones that they come upon outdoors, but I worry – kids will be kids.

But hey, my rheumatism has been feeling a lot better lately, since I’ve been carrying my new buckeye in my pocket. I’m sure that wouldn’t have anything to do with this nice dry fall weather, would it? And, I’m looking forward to that Good Luck part of the magic kicking in any day now.

You’d better find one – if the squirrels and deer haven’t polished them off.

Tennessee Tech to hold informational meeting “Finish Your Degree Close To Home” informational meeting for the bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies offered by Tennessee Tech University will be held 6 p.m.

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Persimmon predictions and other folklore â&#x20AC;&#x153;According to old-timers, persimmon seeds can be used to predict the severity of winter weather. When cut into two pieces, the persimmon seed will display one of three symbols.

A knife shape will indicate a cold, icy winter (where wind will cut through you like a knife). A fork shape indicates a mild winter. A spoon shape stands for a shovel to dig out the snow.â&#x20AC;?

The folklore and official weather predictions are messing up my mind. I read that the Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Almanac is predicting a humdinger of a winter this year, so I rushed out to check the persimmon seeds. Too soon! The spoons/forks/knives were in their infancy and not ready to speak to us on this issue.

This was about mid-September. Now that the heat has gone and fall is trying to make a showing, I gathered a few persimmons; and, yes, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;flatwareâ&#x20AC;? had matured.

From the Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Almanac, I expected to find knives in all the seeds. Not so! It is spoons again this year.

Recently gathered persimmon seeds hint at plenty of snow this winter, if folklore holds true.

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Another common folklore prediction is about whether hornet nests are high in the trees or close to the ground. As I understand it, if the hornets build high in the trees, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a mild winter. If hornets build close to the ground, look out â&#x20AC;&#x201C; winter will come in like a lion. I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen one nest to get the hornet message.

Then thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the woolly worm philosophy. If the woolly worm has long hair, hold on to your heavy coat.

If its hair is short, we can get by without several layers of clothing and our heat bill wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bankrupt us. We shall see, but according to the persimmon seeds prediction, keep your snow shovel handy. The Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Almanac is kind of ho hum until February of 2017, when it says the frigid weather will begin. This is the month you

want to make sure your heat works, your long johns are washed and your slippers are nearby. Get your snow blowers ready. If you see a woolly worm eating a persimmon, throw your hands in the air and run!

I must mention a couple of other characteristics of the persimmon tree. The

BIZ NOTES â&#x2013; Fountain City Business and Professional Association meets 11:45 a.m. each second Wednesday, Central Baptist Church fellowship hall. President is John Fugate, jfugate43@gmail.com or 688-0062. â&#x2013; Halls Business and Professional Association meets noon each third Tuesday, Beaver Brook Country Club.

Co-presidents are Carl Tindell, carlt@tindells.com or 9227751; and Michelle Wilson, michelle.wilson@kub.org or 594-7434. â&#x2013; Powell Business and Professional Association meets noon each second Tuesday, Jubilee Banquet Facility. President is John Bayless, john. bayless@ftr.com or 947-8224. â&#x2013; Norma White has been hired as a loan originator for First Community Mortgage Knoxville Branch, 855 Ebenezer Road. White will be working

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fruit tastes good if we will just wait for it to get ripe.

The folklore is it takes a frost to keep persimmons from being bitter. The other asset of these trees is the fall foliage. The yellow, red and green persimmon leaves have made a magnificent showing when thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not much else to write about.

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After spending a year as a Rotary Youth Exchange student in Taiwan, the Peter Shaffer who left Knoxville is not the same Peter Shaffer who returned. He was 16 when he flew across the Pacific Ocean in August 2015 and he returned in August 2016 as a 17-year-old who now considers himself a â&#x20AC;&#x153;global citizen.â&#x20AC;?

Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exchange was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Farragut. He lived in Gaoyuan City, about 45 minutes by train from the capital city of Taipei.

Peter Shaffer He attended Carter High School and graduates in May 2017 from the Home Life Academy.

He is completing his senior at Pellissippi State Community College. Prior to attending Carter he was home schooled by his mother, Christan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My year in Taiwan was the absolute best experience of my life â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so far,â&#x20AC;? Peter says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It changed me.

I left here as an amazingly shy teenager. I went from being shy to being confident in myself. I learned to let go and laugh more and enjoy myself. I learned that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot more to learn outside of school.â&#x20AC;?

Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, Mark, who works for the U.S. Postal Service, said he agrees with Peter that the year abroad changed him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maturity is the biggest thing. What fuels that is a combination of becoming independent and just starting to grow up,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those are formative years when you are 16 and 17. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got a new confidence that he can handle whatever comes his way. He also came back more appreciative of what he has at home and of his family and friends here.â&#x20AC;?

Peter now speaks Chinese quite well, and one of the most enjoyable things he did was to simply venture out and explore the country and meet people. Mark said that one day recently Peter was watching TV and fell asleep and started talking in his sleep. He was dreaming in Mandarin. When his Dad told him, his reaction was: â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is super cool. I never dreamed in Mandarin when I was there.â&#x20AC;?

The year abroad also helped Peter make some decisions about whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next for him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll decide sometime soon about where I want to go to college, but this exchange convinced me that I want to maybe be a career diplomat or work in the Foreign Service or maybe in international economics â&#x20AC;&#x201C; something international,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was a real life-changing year for me.â&#x20AC;?

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SENIOR NOTES ■ All Knox County Senior Centers will be closed Friday, Nov. 11.

■ The Heiskell Senior Center 1708 W. Emory Road.

Info: Janice White, 548-0326 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 Hours vary Offerings include: exercise classes; cross-stitch, card games; dominoes, crochet, quilting, billiards; Senior Meals program, 11 a.m. each Friday.

Register for: Super Seniors meeting changed to10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, due to Election Day. Veterans Services, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8; RSVP: 215- 5645.

■ 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.

Register for: Mighty Musical Monday, 11 a.m.

Monday, Nov. 7, Tennessee Theatre; featuring the Bearden High School Symphonic Band. Field trip: Smoky Mountain Opry Christmas Show, 11 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 15; cost: $55; travel from Center on Rocky Top Tour Luxury bus.

■ 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.

Tips for growing older in Knoxville

By Ruth White Susan Long, the director for CAC’s Office on Aging, shared top tips on growing older in Knoxville.

She said it’s never too early to know everything about growing older.

“Knowledge is power.

The more you know, the less likely people will be able to take advantage of you.”

She shared her top resource books with the group, one being the Senior Service Directory that the Office on Aging produces every two years. The guide is filled with organization names, numbers and services provided for senior adults and is worth keeping handy.

Long also suggested gaining knowledge at community fairs focused on senior adults and gathering available literature on

Office on Aging staff member Melinda Bryant and director Susan Long discuss growing old with guests at a luncheon hosted by Elmcroft of Halls. Photo by Ruth White

organizations represented.

Tip No. 2: It is perfectly acceptable to tour any/all facilities in which you have an interest.

“You also need to know the lingo associated with different facilities,” Long said, such as assisted living, Alzheimer’s care, nursing homes and adult day cares.

Know the different ser-

vices offered and how payment is made (private pay, Medicare, long-term care insurance, etc.).

When dealing with longterm care policies, Long suggested appointing someone to be your advocate.

“The process can be long and drawn out and oftentimes an individual that is ill doesn’t have the energy

to deal with it.”

She also stated the importance of understanding all aspects of home care, especially the differences between non-medical and medical home care.

Questions to ask include how does an individual pay for the service and what type of services are offered with each?

Her third tip involved transportation for senior adults. “Drive your car as long as you are able,” she said. AAA offers a Car Fit program that checks vehicles of senior adults to make sure they are safe, seats and mirrors are adjusted properly for the driver and other safety features.

Once individuals are no longer able to drive themselves, services are available through the Knoxville Area Transit, CAC transportation, ETHRA and more.

Growing older doesn’t have to be something to stress over. Being “in the know” by using available resources (whether you’re a senior adult or caring for one) will help make the process go more smoothly.

The event was hosted by Beaver Dam Baptist Church and sponsored by Elmcroft of Halls.

Connecting with the community Windsor Gardens celebrated National Assisted Living Week with the theme “Get Connected,” both with the community and with new technology.

With “Pen Pals,” residents are paired with elementary school kids from a nearby after-school program. The pairs will correspond through a series of letters.

This activity will help bridge the generation gap, said Tara Wallace, MSSW, life enrichment director at Windsor Gardens. “Students can teach residents the benefits of new technology and residents can pass along wisdom to students.”

After Pen Pals, residents danced with a ballroom dance instructor to music

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Drawing on the past, picturing the future PNRC helps Koby Hyde achieve independence It takes hard work and persistence to succeed in the competitive industry of graphic design. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good news for Koby Hyde.

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Koby says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They had to tie my arms down because I had all this jerking, trying to pull the IVs out.â&#x20AC;?

Koby entered Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center unable to walk and unable to remember much of anything. He had lost the ability to catch a ball or draw a picture, so the two things he loved the most â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sports and art â&#x20AC;&#x201C; had been forcibly removed from his life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You could see it in his eyes,â&#x20AC;? says Kobyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, Brian Hyde, â&#x20AC;&#x153;just a sadness that he realized kind of where he was at.â&#x20AC;?

It was painful to watch his son lie still in a coma and painful to watch Koby struggle after coming out of it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wish it on my worst enemy,â&#x20AC;? Brian says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just put it that way.â&#x20AC;?

But from the ďŹ rst day at PNRC, Koby was faced with a choice. He could choose to let the sadness of the situation overwhelm him, or he could choose to work on regaining his abilities with the help of highly trained rehabilitation experts, and

Evidence of Kobyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recovery is proven by his art display at Fort Sanders Regional.

Through rehabilitation, he has regained his artistic ability, and hopes to turn it into a career.

thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what he did.

For eight hours every day, therapists worked with Koby, teaching him to walk, work, play and learn, and to remember. At the end of every session, he would return to his room and collapse on his bed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was exhausted,â&#x20AC;? Koby says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They pushed me to limits I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think I could reach.â&#x20AC;?

Koby would get up each new day, and do it all over again. The staff at PNRC never let up, continually encouraging him and nurturing him through the most difďŹ cult season of his young life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were so caring,â&#x20AC;?

Kobyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dad says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They did a wonderful job, and they pushed him, but he also pushed himself.. He kept his head up and kept his spirits up, and

he worked hard to get better.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I started, I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even lift my legs, and I remember just barely being able to pull down a couple of weights,â&#x20AC;? Koby says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But as the days went on I got stronger, and after a couple of weeks I was walking again.â&#x20AC;?

After being discharged from PRNC, Koby continued therapy on an outpatient basis and began to apply the same determination to sports and art. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t easy. As a matter of fact, it was discouraging.

Koby still remembers how sad he was the ďŹ rst time he tried to create a picture and discovered he couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make his hands draw the image in his mind. Still, he never gave up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I kept drawing,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You

just have to.â&#x20AC;?

PNRC Innovative Recreation Therapy gave Koby the opportunity to improve coordination and strength through athletics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Al Kaye was phenomenal,â&#x20AC;? Koby says of the brain injury program leader. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We played ping pong, he helped me play golf - he found activities for me to do.â&#x20AC;?

Once released from therapy, Koby continued to work tirelessly to become stronger and more coordinated. It was a slow and sometimes grueling process, but he never gave up.

Three months after a horriďŹ c car crash that left his son in a coma three months after being told by a doctor that Koby would only be able to do about half as much as before Brian Hyde watched his son take on the role of designated hitter for the Powell High School baseball team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It really was a miracle,â&#x20AC;? the proud father says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Through Patricia Neal and God, he progressed very well.â&#x20AC;?

As for Kobyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artistic ability, you only need to step into the lobby at PNRC and take a look at his painting on display there to know heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regained that, too. He is currently pursuing an associateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in graphic design from Pellissippi State Technical Community College, after which he plans to ďŹ nish out a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree at the University of Tennessee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doing great,â&#x20AC;? the elder Hyde

says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have no doubt he will accomplish his goals.â&#x20AC;?

Koby still has one of the hundreds of bracelets that were made and distributed in his community while he was hospitalized in a coma.

It bears his initials and the number he wore on his jersey. The support he experienced from his community, his family and the staff at PNRC has been overwhelming at times, as is the knowledge that his life could be very different today. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I learned anything from this, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just to keep going and never give up,â&#x20AC;? Koby says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in school, in life - just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give up, because there are a lot of rough days, but there are also brighter days, and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always that light at the end of the tunnel.â&#x20AC;?

Mission: Quality of Life The brain injury program of PNRC is dedicated to helping patients regain the greatest amount of independence and enjoy the highest quality of life. The environment is designed to facilitate cognitive, physical, educational, psychosocial and behavioral needs of brain injury survivors.

Patients are treated with state-ofthe-art methods and equipment by professionals who are continually updating and incorporating the best treatment skills and techniques.

Before a rehabilitation program is determined, a comprehensive assessment establishes a baseline of physical, social, cognitive and behavioral functioning.

Patients and families are a vital part of the rehabilitation team and participate equally with the interdisciplinary team in developing an individualized treatment plan. All patients are under the constant care of trained staff, meet with a physiatrist and work with a case manager.

To learn more about the care provided to brain injury patients and other services of Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center, visit www.patneal.org.

Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center â&#x20AC;&#x201C; #1 in the nation PNRC receives Patient Satisfaction Award for the 6th time ers to achieve this level of success.â&#x20AC;?

PRC research is conducted via a conďŹ dential survey to obtain the opinions of patients and assess their perceptions of patient care.

PNRC also received two additional ďŹ ve-star awards for being in the top 10 percent among healthcare providers, facilities and units in the PRC database for patient satisfaction based on the percent of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Excellentâ&#x20AC;? responses to Overall Quality of Care. PRNC was presented with a Silver Achievement Award for its process improvement efforts on developing a positive work culture and excellent work to improve inpatient rehabilitation services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We strive every day to provide excellent care to the patients we serve, but these service awards are particularly gratifying because they

are granted based on what our patients themselves say about the care they received at PNRC, not what we hope we are doing or what we say about ourselves,â&#x20AC;? Irwin says.

Mary Dillon, MD, medical director for PNRC, agrees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a staff, our goal is to provide the best care and to constantly look for ways to improve patient experience--the kind of care we would want for our own families and loved ones.â&#x20AC;?

Patients admitted to PRNC are usually experiencing difďŹ cult and challenging circumstances. Dillon believes this award will ease the worry of many patients who are unsure of what therapy may hold for them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When our patients and families see the Crystal Award, I think it gives them conďŹ dence about the care they receive at the Patricia

The PNRC team receives their 6th Crystal award based on patient satisfaction.

Neal Rehabilitation Center.â&#x20AC;?

Irwin agrees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope this award will reinforce that patients come ďŹ rst, and it is our goal to provide excellence in service every day. Always.â&#x20AC;?

PNRC offers a comprehensive, team approach to rehabilitation. Physical, occupational, recreational, behavioral medicine, and speech language therapists work with rehabilitation physicians to develop individual plans of care. Meanwhile, rehabilitation

nurses work with patients and their families to teach self-care techniques and to provide education, helping patients restore their abilities and rebuild their lives.

The goal is to guide patients through a customized rehabilitation program that maximizes their independence as quickly as possible. To learn more about Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center and the services it provides, visit www.patneal.org, or call (865) 331-1446.

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Visa-MC Accepted. (423)775-6044.

GOLDENDOODLE PUPS, no shedding, great temperaments, good with children, $950. (865)466-4380.

West FSBO. 4 BR, 2 BA, frpl, lrg fnced in yard, 2 car gar., new wood flooring.

Farragut. $169,900. (865) 806-7637

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DOBERMAN AKC puppies, M&F, chocolate & rust, 6 weeks old, $600 each. (865) 654-2486

GOLDEN DOODLES (MINI) 2nd generation Mini Golden Doodles.

Mom is 27 lb cream Doodle. Dad is 7 lb red Toy Poodle. Puppies maturing at under 30 lbs. Hypo allergenic & non shedding. Vet checked. Up to date on S/W. Health guarantee & microchipped. $1500. (865) 654-4977

Emory Rd & I-75. 4 BR, 2.5 BA, oversized lot, in Teagues Grove, new appls, granite, shows like model, 3,000 SF, subd pool, A+ Powell schools, by owner, $259,900 or lease to own. (954) 547-2747

4 TN/OHIO FOOTBALL GAMES - Sec. KK, Row 3. $150 for all incl. parking.

(865)966-6276

BUYING TN Football TICKETS & PARKING PASSES

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

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Doberman AKC puppies, blacks, blues & reds, UTD on shots & worming, $495 each. (606) 878-6395.

Washer & Dryer Estate by Whirlpool Good cond. Works great, $90 ea. or $160/pr. (863)588-5189 lv msg

Roger Hankins Pruning • Logging Bush Hogging Stump Removal Insured

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS, 8 wks. old, 3 black tris, 1 red tris, all males, also 8 mo. old fem. S & W, $200 ea. Call 865-690-1623.

Call to consign your equipment www.edstallings.com TAL 733 Ph: (865) 933-7020

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AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS CKC - Tails docked, dew claws removed., shots, wormed. Red merle tris w/blue eyes, red tris & black tris. Call for price. (865)850-8501

2001 E. Magnolia Ave.

Tree Services

Hankins

AUSTRAILIAN SHEPHERD pups, 6/8 wks, ASCA reg., males, fem., merles & tris. 1st shots, (865)250-0403.

94% OF OUR EQUIP. WAS SOLD IN OUR SPRING AUCTION!

CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

Consolidation Loans

Jewelry: Costume/Fine SEIKO CHRONOGRAPH WATCH - blue face, like new. $50. Phone (865)2474817

Farmer’s Mkt/ Trading Post Farm Buildings

Financial

FIRST SUN FINANCE

865-219-9505

Services Offered

INFINITI G37 2013. HT Convertible.

Fully loaded. 27k mi. $22,500.

(423)295-5393.

SUBARU FORESTER 2004. AWD, 5-Spd, Htd Seats, sunrf, new tires, tow pkg 182K mi. $2,850. (865)266-3695.

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BEST DEAL OUT WEST! 1BR from $395-$425. 2BR $550-$750.

No pets. Parking @ front door.

(865)470-8686.

Adoptions ADOPT: A Loving family wishes to adopt newborn into home filled with joy and laughter. Expenses paid.

Please call Jenn and James, 800-518-7030; text 516-817-5569; jennandjamesadopt.com

BROADWAY TOWERS 62 AND OLDER Or Physically Mobility Impaired 1 & 2 BR, util. incl. Laundry on site.

Immediate housing if qualified.

Section 8-202.

865-524-4092 for appt.

TDD 1-800-927-9275

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

ELDER Apts. North Ftn. City, Inskip, 1BR, newly remodeled, quiet, priv, no pets, non smoking, $450. 522-4133

Automobiles for Sale

Automobiles for Sale

4 or 6 lots w/MONUMENT RIGHTS at Lynnhurst near BabyLand. Reduced to $2500 ea. obo. (865) 475-9323.

4 plots in Greenwood Cemetery, Tazewell Pike, prime lots valued at $5225 ea. Willing to negotiate. 865-7052833; 865-804-6645 6 PLOTS IN A ROW. PRESTIGIOUS HIGHLAND MEMORIAL 5315 KINGSTON PIKE $18000 RETAIL. ESTATE SALE $9000 - mark.sherrod@ optilink.us (706)847-6134

SPECIALS OF THE WEEK! SAVE $$$

MAUSOLEUM, Lynhurst Cemetery, companion crypt, heart level. If interested call (865)922-7002

2013 FORD EDGE SEL, AWD, LEATHER, PANORAMIC ROOF, FULLY LOADED, R1891...............$24,997

Clothing

2015 FORD TAURUS LIMITED, FACTORY WARRANTY, 1 OWNER, XTRA CLEAN, R1928..........$21,999

COLLECTION, 83 evening dresses & gowns, Years 40’s, 50’s & 60’s, all $325. (865)522-5344

2012 FORD FUSION SEL, AUTOMATIC, POWER, MOONROOF, SONY SOUND SYSTEM, R1950..$12,950

MINK COAT - Full length, fox collar, matching hat. exc. cond. Asking $1500 obo. (865)776-3805

2014 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM, LEATHER, MOONROOF, NAV, ONLY 15k MILES!!! R1910......$22,777

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.

Collectibles

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

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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.

Saturday Stories and Songs: Dancing Spider Yoga, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. For ages 3-9. Info: 689-2681.

Terry Collins Family Singers from Sneedville will be preforming 7 p.m., Hill Top Baptist Church in Halls. Everyone invited.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2

SUNDAY NOV. 6

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.

“Legal Advice Clinic for Veterans” hosted by the Knoxville Bar Association, noon-2 p.m., Knox County Public Defender’s office, 1101 Liberty St. Free clinic. Legal issues consultations include: landlord/ tenant, bankruptcy, criminal defense, consumer protection, contract disputes, estate planning, child support, personal injury and general legal issues. Info: 522-6522.

Annual “Shindig,” a celebration of the Thorn Grove Community, 1-4 p.m., Thorn Grove Christian Church’s 728 S. Carter School Road in Strawberry Plains. Featuring: live music, bounce house, petting zoo, chili cook off, bake sale, vendors and more. Info: 6607259 or hjsickles@aol.com.

“Knoxville’s ‘Merry-Go-Round,’ Ciderville and the East Tennessee Country Music Scene,” 2:30-4:30 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. A lecture and book signing by Ruth B. White; musical performance by David West and the Cider Mountain Boys. Free and open to the public. Info: 215-8824 or EastTNHistory.org.

THURSDAY, NOV. 3 Computer Workshop: Introducing the Computer (Windows 7), 10:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info/registration: 922-2552.

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.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, NOV. 4-5 Rummage and craft sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Loveland Baptist Church.

1320 Spring Hill Road. Proceeds go to missions. Individual sales. Table rental: Phillip, 368-8016.

SATURDAY, NOV. 5 Church bazaar, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church. 7535 Maynardville Highway.

Crafts, country store, baked goods, white elephant and Rada Knives. Serving breakfast and lunch. Info: 922-1412.

“Holiday Market and Craft Fair,” 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Messiah Lutheran Church fellowship hall, 6900 Kingston Pike. Guest artisans, local crafters, baked goodies, a silent auction and Lutheran World Relief Fair Trade items. Lunch will be available. Portion of proceeds to benefit Disability Resource Center of Knoxville. Info: Cristall Mount, 300-7490.

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.

Listening Hearts, A Gathering for Bereaved Moms, meeting, 3 p.m., Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 4110 Central Avenue Pike. Info: 679-1351 or listeningheartsmoms@gmail.com.

Project DYI, Fountain City UMC, 212 Hotel Road.

FRIDAY, NOV. 11 “Glass Tile Jewelry” workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Basement Community Art Studio, 105 W. Jackson Ave. Instructor: Marianne Gansley. Cost: $25; includes all supplies. Registration required by Nov. 8. Info/registration: 333-5262 or thebasementartstudio@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, NOV. 12 Painting workshop, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 W. Governor John Sevier Highway. Instructor: Kristi Bailey. Cost: $35. Bring lunch.

Info/registration: 573-5508 or info@marblesprings.net.

Saturday Stories and Songs: Georgi Schmitt, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, NOV. 15 AND 17 Free Microsoft Excel 2013 class, 8 a.m.-noon, Knoxville Area Urban League, 1514 E. 5th Ave. Taught

by Pellissippi State instructors. Registration required.

Info/registration: Bill or Jackie, 524-5511.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, NOV. 16-17

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

THURSDAY, NOV. 10 Fishing and Outdoor Swap Meet, 7 p.m., St. Francis Episcopal Church, 158 W. Norris Road, Norris. Hosted by the Clinch River Chapter, Trout Unlimited. Buy or sell fishing, camping or other outdoor gear (no guns). Admission is free; the chapter requests donations of 10 percent of cash sales to support its outdoor education programs for children, adults and disabled veterans. Info: Dennis Baxter, dsbaxter1@live.com or 494-6337.

Hiring event, 10 a.m.-noon, Knoxville Area Urban League, 1514 E. Fifth Ave. Support Solutions will be taking application and interviewing for support professionals, family providers and related positions. Crowne Plaza Hotel for desk clerks, attendants, housekeeping, foodservice and maintenance. Bring resume. Info: Jackie or Bill, 524-5511.

Knoxville Christian Women’s Connection (KCWC) brunch and fall festival, 9:15 a.m., Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Speaker: Barbara McGrege; topic: “Making Peace With My Past. Complimentary child care by reservation only. The fall festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; includes vendor fair and silent auction.

Brunch and fair, $12, fair only, $3. Info/reservation: 3158182 or knoxvillechristianwomen@gmail.com.

Living with Diabetes: Putting the Pieces Together, 2-4:30 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

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

SATURDAY, NOV. 19 Saturday Stories and Songs: Sarah Rysewyk, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Perfect for preschoolers, but fun for all ages. Info: 689-2681.

SUNDAY, NOV. 20 Union County Historical Society meeting, 2:30 p.m., Union County Museum, 3824 Maynardville Highway, Maynardville. Program: Stuart Wyrick will perform selections from his new CD, “East Tennessee Sunrise.” The public is invited.

SATURDAY, DEC. 10 Natural green wreath class, 12:30 p.m., Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Instructor: Julia Shiflett. Class fee: $35. Info/registration: 546-0745.

SUNDAY, DEC. 11 Annual Candlelight tour, 6-8 p.m., Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Tour is free, but donations will be accepted. Info: 546-0745 or go to ramseyhouse.org.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 10-13

FRIDAY, DEC. 16

Zoo Knoxville Dollar Days. General zoo admission tickets for ages 4 and up are $1 each and parking is free with the donation of a non-perishable food item or pet food. Tickets must be purchased in advance online.

Info/tickets: zooknoxville.org.

Suzy Bogguss’ Swingin’ Little Christmas, 7:30 p.m., The Standard, 416 W. Jackson Ave. Tickets: $25, plus applicable service fees, in advance or $30 at the door. To purchase tickets: 544-1029. Info: info@wdvx. com.

Comm Rentals Wanted Real Estate Rentals Apartments - Unfurn.

WEST. 2 BR, 2 full BA, new carpet/ paint, W/D conn, stv & refrig, $650 mo., $500 dep, $50 credit ck. (865) 588-3433

Homes Furnished 2BR, 2BA furnished in Laurel Valley, Townsend TN, Quiet, peaceful, no smoking, Please call 865-448-6867.

Homes Unfurnished Emory Rd & I-75. 4 BR, 2.5 BA, oversized lot, in Teagues Grove, new appls, granite, shows like model, 3,000 SF, subd pool, A+ Powell schools, by owner, $1795 mo. Lease to own avail. (954) 547-2747 GIBBS - 3 Br, 2 Bath, Basement, Large Yard. $800. per mo. with DD. Must have good references. please call 865-688-9972 or 679-2443.

HOMES IN THE GREATER KNOXVILLE AREA 7000 Ghiradelli Road, 3BR/2BA Homes $1,025-$1,550 N. Knox Powell Gibbs Corryton Halls Farragut (865)599-8179 NORTH. Cute 2 BR with LR, DR, kit w/ stv & refrig furn., 1 BA, enclosed bkporch, fncd bkyard, W/D hookup, cent heat & lrg AC unit, detached gar. & small shed, close to schools, hospital, busline & shopping. $550 mo. w/$350 sec dep. No pets. No vouchers. 865-688-4328; 423-650-5701 NORTHWEST, 3/1 1/2, carport, extra storage, hrdwds., 1 level, $925 mo.

865-300-9534

Duplx/Multplx UnFurn 2 BR DUPLEX South (off Chapman Hwy) Convenient to Downtown & UT No Pets $565 - $575 (865) 577-1687

Real Estate Commercial Commercial Property /Sale 3500 SF CHURCH BUILDING (10 yrs. old), 1 acre, 10 acres also avail. Powell, TN, (865)945-3757.

Expression of Interest Sought: THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request is for information only and does not constitute a request for proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary.

The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred associated to this request for capability information.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Mountain Home, TN seeks to lease approximately 3200 net usable square feet (NUSF) (or approximately 5600 rentable square feet) of space and a minimum of 25 on-site parking spaces (of which, 2ea handicapped) near building entrance for use as a Veterans Readjustment Counseling Services Center within Knox County TN. The space should be on a city bus route and near the interstate for accessibility. The Department of Veterans Affairs will consider space located in a one story stand-alone existing building as well as a ground floor location in a multi-story office building or within a strip mall/shopping center setting. There must be access to the leased space beyond routine office hours (before 8:00am/ after 4:30pm and on weekends).

Offered space must comply with all Government requirements for fire safety, seismic and sustainability standards, and ADA code requirements per the terms of the lease.

A fully serviced lease term up to 10 years will be considered.

Delineated Area: Space must be located within the boundaries of Knox County: North boundary: Middlebrook Pike to Vanosdale Rd to I-40 corridor (inclusive of both sides of I-40) in West Knoxville South boundary: Along Gleason Drive to Morrell Rd to Deane Hill Drive to and along Lyons View Pike East boundary: A line extending Hollywood Avenue North to Middlebrook Pike and South to Kingston Pike West boundary: Bridgewater Road Expressions of Interest must be submitted to the Contracting Officer by 3:00 pm Central Time, Monday, November 7 2016 and must include the following information: 1. Building name, address and location of the available space 2. Amount of offered space in Rentable Square Feet (RSF) and Net Usable Square Feet (NUSF) along with the conversion rate 3. Building ownership information, brokers or legal representatives must show written acknowledgement and permission to represent the property 4. Amount of parking available on-site Contracting Officer: Angela Bailey 1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 400 Murfreesboro, TN. 37129 Email: angela.bailey5@va.gov (615)225-3407

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News from Southeastern Retina Associates

Southeastern Retina Associates cares about your eyes and more

By Carol Z. Shane Many folks go through their whole lives without needing medically advanced eye treatment. But what about those who suffer from chronic and acute diseases of the eye?

Fortunately for them, there’s Southeastern Retina Associates.

Known for their expertise in the treatment of a wide range of advanced eye disorders, the SERA doctors all hold fouryear degrees as Doctor of Medicine (MD), followed by three years of ophthalmology residency and a two-year fellowship in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery. All are board-cer-

tified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. And several have completed additional training in research, and are members of the American Society of Retina Surgeons, contributing actively to SERA’s nationally recognized clinical trials program.

There’s a reason their motto is “Experience, Expertise, Excellence.” SERA is a subspecialty, referral-only practice.

As their website states, “we are the practice that other physicians and eye care professionals turn to for the most challenging retina problems.”

With four Knoxville offices, and offices in Maryville, Oak

For 36 years, Southeastern Retina Associates’ surgeons have demonstrated excellence in the treatment of visionthreatening diseases, including: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

■ Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) ■ Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion (BRVO) ■ Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO) ■ Central Serious Chorioretinopathy ■ Cystoid Macular Edema (CME)

Diabetic Retinopathy Macular Hole Macular Pucker Retinal Artery Occlusion Retinal Detachment Retinal Tears (flashes and floaters) ■ Retinopathy of Prematurity

SERA extends mission into research Like any top-notch medical facility, Southeastern Retina Associates’ engagement in the ophthalmological community doesn’t stop with patient care.

Several SERA physicians are at the forefront of clinical re-

search participation and the development of major innovations in retina care.

November is National Diabetes Month. Diabetic Retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes and is a leading

Ridge, Sevierville, Harriman, Morristown and Crossville, SERA’s physicians are readily available to those who need them.

Quality control is important.

The doctors monitor and compare data to make sure they provide the highest level of care. And they do this through two different registries.

The IRIS (Intelligent Research in Sight) reported in 2016 that SERA exceeded the national benchmarks in all 14 measures reported.

The Vestrum Health registry is a private registry focused on U.S. retina specialist data. In its most recent report, SERA compared favorably to other retina specialists at both the regional and national levels.

SERA carefully considers costs for their services to ensure they provide excellent value. Multiple reporting tools are studied.

Every year, the CMS pub-

cause of preventable blindness among American adults.

Approximately 45 percent of diabetics will develop some form of diabetic eye disease.

The good news is that preventative measures and current treatments can help keep your vision.

Regular eye exams and early treatment can halt the progression of the disease and help maintain good vision in most patients.

Physician researchers are

lishes a QRUR for all providers. In the 2016 report, SERA continued to demonstrate high quality and low cost when compared to the Medicare eye provider population.

This is noteworthy, as SERA specializes in complex surgical patients and patients with chronic conditions requiring intensive medical treatments, while the comparison group

includes all levels of acuity, including vitally important – but typically less expensive – routine eye care to healthier patients.

Retina diseases are serious conditions that deserve fulltime care and full-time availability. Trust your eyes to the most experienced retina team in East Tennessee: Southeastern Retina Associates.

currently working to improve treatments for complications of Diabetic Retinopathy.

The Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network (DRCR) is the nation’s leading diabetic research program and coordinates the efforts of over 110 diabetic retinal disease centers in the U.S. Southeastern.

Southeastern Retina Associates is Eastern Tennessee’s only DRCR center and has been nationally recognized by the DRCR for excellence in their

research efforts. The National Eye Institute at the National Institutes of Health and the DRCR work in tandem advancing medical research of diabetes-induced retinal disorders.

For the last three years, Southeastern Retina Knoxville has won awards including the top site award for their work in this important trial.

Doctors at Southeastern Retina believe this level of clinical excellence is vital to their patients.

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