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‘The sun will come up’ Tucker attack Former Fountain City resident Julia Tucker is still playing politics.

Maggie Kohlbusch (Annie) with dog Maya (Sandy) is embraced by Karns Middle School music teacher Terri King following the 8th grade chorus’ performance of “Annie Jr.” last week. King was estatic and the crowd gave performers a standing ovation. “You did a super job, even when the trash cans out back crashed,” she said. “I heard nothing but compliments.” The kids beamed. Photo by S. Clark

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Tough choices Farragut resident Thomas Deakins now chairs the Knox County school board.

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Time for change at Folklife Museum

By Suzanne Foree Neal History is going to be refreshed at the Farragut Folklife Museum.

After 20 years it’s time for some rearranging. Familiar things are going into storage and others not seen for some time brought into the light.

While the Adm. David Glasgow Farragut Collection will remain pretty much the same, the Civil War exhibit is on the move to the Bill Dunlap Gallery toward the back of the museum.

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A large display case of items from the Civil War will be installed between the two.

Sue Stuhl, parks and leisure services director, says it’s out with the carpet, in with tile.

Some of the exhibit cases are due repairs.

A new case will house a TV to play video for visitors to watch.

There will also be new display pedestals.

“The front gallery will be completely renovated,” Stuhl says.

“It’s essentially looked the same for 20 years.

We’ve added a case or two, but some of displays have been the same since we moved in. It’s time to update.”

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Tradition says you eat turkey on Thanksgiving.

But 99 out of 100 turkeys we surveyed disagree and (no surprise) so do vegetarians.

Vegetarians can still celebrate Thanksgiving, of course. And if you’re not into tofu turkey, there’s a variety of tasty vegetarian dishes that can stand in for the gobbler.

Many Knoxville restaurants offer vegetarian foods. The eggplant parmesan served up at Bravo! in the Bearden Hill area and at Johnny Carino’s on Lovell Road is a delicious entrée and a favorite of the meatless crowd.

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“I think it’s going to be really exciting,” Stuhl says. “Julia Jones is our museum coordinator and she’s working on picking pieces and labeling. She’s a graduate of Tusculum College in museum studies, so she’s the professional and knows how things need to be grouped.”

The museum will close Dec. 19 and reopen Feb. 2 with a candlelight tour and ribbon-cutting ceremony. Any groups wishing to tour the current exhibit can do so by calling 966-7057.

Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Stuhl says visitors will still see some favorites, like the “Lone Star” sign, but it will move to a new location. “We have a large amount of artifacts in storage,” Stuhl says. “The vast majority of any collection is in storage at any one time.

We will relook at everything and pull out some things we haven’t seen Chris Klock and Julia Jones admire his handiwork after in awhile.” he installed two mural panels at the Farragut Folklife The museum is payMuseum. This space will be the new location for the Civil War exhibit. The museum will close Dec. 19 while ing for the $18,000 crews do a major renovation to displays. Photo by S.F.Neal renovation out of funds from memberships, One corner of the will change at least once donations, memorials museum is going to be a year or more often de- and gift shop proceeds. raised to display a vi- pending upon special Stuhl says at any given gnette that will allow exhibits, Stuhl explains. time there’s between for different staging, The Doris Woods Ow- 60 and 80 volunteers maybe a 1920s kitchen ens gallery will house doing museum work or a sitting room from displays devoted solely as docents or gift shop the 1800s. The space to the Concord/Far- hosts. Many are “new”

Touch of Love Catering offers custom menus and catering for vegans, vegetarians and those on gluten-free diets. Owner Rachel Raegen says, “My favorite Thanksgiving entrée is stuffed acorn squash with cranberry glaze.” She prepares vegan desserts and can cater holiday meals “from traditional to the unexpected.”

If you want to cook your own vegetarian meal, the turkeys and cows recommend vegetarian lasagna. Prepare it as you would traditional lasagna, substituting a couple of diced zucchinis and 8-10 ounces of sliced mushrooms for meat. You could also consider using DeBoles organic

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Still, most of us will gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving for more than ample helpings of turkey, dressing, gravy, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie followed by a little football on TV. And when Uncle Al falls asleep in the easy chair and snores through the first half, don’t give him a hard time. After all, that’s a tradition, too.

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A-2 • NOVEMBER 21, 2011 • KARNS/HARDIN VALLEY SHOPPER-NEWS Karns High School Virtual Enterprise leaders following last week’s meeting of the Greater Karns Business Association: business teacher Vicki Gibson, Trey Ferguson, Travis Darrow, Stephen Barto and Emily Partin.

‘I just needed you to say …’

Best shot I didn’t get last week was two women who rushed up “just on time” to rehearsal for the Nativity Pageant choir. I was leaving, having taken a picture of director Eugene Hattaway. My camera was packed.

One woman raced to the boxes of white notebooks.

Each box was labeled soprano or tenor or some such musical term.

“Are we going to be altos?” asked one.

“Yes,” laughed the other, grabbing two books.

They moved quickly toward the room where Hattaway was revving up the choir. Then they stopped in the doorway and embraced.

“Thank you,” said the first. “I needed you to say let’s do it.”

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ness Association has new officers (pictured here). The president is a new member, John Coombs of Peoples Home Equity Inc., a mortstood. Their hard work had gage lending firm. Contact paid off handsomely.

John at 671-2466.

Braxton Kiser was there Bill Halsey of Insurance from the high school. “We’re and Planning Solutions doing ‘Oklahoma’ on April served as president for 2011.

16,” he said. “I’ll get (Caryn) He estimated the volunteer Marlowe to call you!” I’m job required two hours per starting to like these Karns week. Contact Bill at 659kids.

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By the way, the 16 singers who won All East hon- ■ Christmas dinner ors were in Chattanooga Hungry? Alisa Pruett relast weekend. We’ll catch minds everyone of the Karns up this week to see how Community Club Christmas they fared: Shelby Berkley, dinner (potluck) at 6:30 tenor; Abbey Blackmon, sop.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Greater Karns Business Association officers for 2012: vice president Alisa Pruett, treasurer Kathprano; Liza Burroughs, alto; Karns Community Center ryn Eaton, president John Coombs and secretary Carolyn Greenwood. Photos by Debbie Moss Seaver Clark, bass; Emily (former library). Everyone is ■ Word power Crookham, alto; Caty Davis, invited. Call Alisa at Keller Karns Middle School mu- alto; Bobby Denne, tenor; Williams Realty, 603-4273.

Sue Stuhl, director of Town presents sic teacher Terri King under- Hannah Gamble, alto; Tayparks and leisure services, Farragut’s flag to stands. After her 8th grade lor Greene, alto; Parker Jen- ■ West Knox Utility recently attended the USS chorus finished their third kins, tenor; Braxton Kiser, Farragut’s Change of ComFarragut’s crew ■ District 6 Democrats commissioners performance of “Annie Jr.” tenor; Seth Lenderman, mand ceremony in Jackwill meet 6:30 p.m. bass; Bekah McDonald, soin two days to a thundering The West Knox Utility sonville, Fla. During the Tuesday, Nov. 22, at the ovation, King addressed her prano; Bekah Ruckart, alto; District commissioners will ceremony, Stuhl presented home of Clay Mulford, David Silverberg, bass; and meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. students. a signal flag from Adm. 1104 Durham Road.

Sophia Vesser, soprano.

22, at their office on Lovell “In all my years, I’ve nevA potluck dinner will Farragut’s flagship, the Road. The agenda will be er taught such professionbe served. Meat and USS Hartford, to the crew available two days prior to als,” she said (or something ■ New officers beverages will be of the USS Farragut on beThe Greater Karns Busi- the meeting. close). The students underprovided. Info: Clay, half of the town of Farragut 257-6744, or Janice, and the Farragut Folklife 560-0202.

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■ Scott’s Free CommuThe Change of Command nity Recycling Center For the first time, Episcopal School of Knoxville will sell Christmas trees. Sponsored by ceremony is an honored naat 6529 Clinton Highthe Parent Association, the fresh-cut trees along with fresh wreaths and handmade bows USS Farragut Master Chief C.J. val tradition which includes Mitchell stands next to the way will recycle comwill be on sale Dec. 9 and 10. Hours Friday, Dec. 9, are 2-7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 10, 8 the formal reading of ofputers, TVs, electronics, framed fl ag presented to the a.m. until 3 p.m. near the barn. cardboard, metal, ship’s crew by Sue Stuhl on be- ficial orders by the officer The Parent Association will meet 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the home of paper and clothes for half of the town of Farragut and being relieved and the reAnnie Turner for a Christmas event. free. Info: 307-0659. the Farragut Folklife Museum. lieving officer. Info: www.

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Sharing Thanksgiving The year 2011 has proven to be a rough one for millions of Americans. They’ve lost jobs, homes and hope.

That’s why others who have been more fortunate are sure to give thanks for the blessings they’ve received. In Karns, schools and churches are reaching out to make Thanksgiving a little brighter for others.

Students are showing the depths of their concerns and caring for others.

The Karns Middle student council has worked diligently to collect enough food for 25 baskets for needy people and is preparing to work with the Angel Tree next.

At the high school, clubs and organizations are also putting baskets together and will reach out to families again during the Christmas season. Ball Camp Elementary is collecting food in conjunction with a local

Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church will open from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. The members of the congregation, including the youth, will serve meals and clean up afterwards. There is no charge for the meal, and no reservations are needed.

Everyone in the community is invited. This is the sixth year that the church has served an open meal on Thanksgiving. The Rev. Catherine Nance said the meal is part of the church’s missions program. “We serve this meal to all who come because we are thankful for God’s love. We want to share God’s blessings with everyone.�

More information about the meal is available by calling 690-1060. Families and individuals are invited to take advantage of good food and fellowship during this time.

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church. Karns Elementary has collected food to help stock the food bank at Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church.

Churches have plans for the holiday as well. Four churches are joining to provide a evening Thanksgiving service. Members from Cumberland Baptist, West Haven Baptist, Third Creek Baptist and Trinity United Methodist Church will meet at Third Creek Baptist. Trinity minister Don Thomas will deliver the message, and a cash offering will be donated to one of the food ministries in town.

One century – and counting â–

By Wendy Smith She’s lived through a century full of innovations, but Mary Krieg says none of them stand out particularly.

Whatever changes came along, she

While a group called the Sons of Confederate Veterans is bound to raise eyebrows, the LongstreetZollicoffer Camp 87 is about preserving the true history of the South, which isn’t necessarily found in textbooks, says associate member Frank Scarpino.

Scarpino is a tour guide at Bleak House, where the camp held its monthly meeting last week. He is an associate member of the group, which requires regular members to be male descendants of a Confederate veteran.

He says that political correctness, as well as being indoctrinated in “winner’s history,� makes some people skeptical of the organization’s mission to uphold the good name of the Confederate soldier.

One overlooked piece of Southern history is that Confederate President Jefferson Davis’ wife rescued a young slave who was being beaten on the street.

Jim Limber was freed and remained a ward of the

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just got used to them.

She celebrated her 100th birthday at Atria Weston Place, where she has lived for two years.

She was born in Indiana, the youngest of six children, but says she wasn’t the center of attention.

That role belonged to her multi-talented sister, who was the fourth child – and the first girl. “Then they got me and, my God, I couldn’t do anything,� she says.

She remembers the Depression but doesn’t recall it being especially difficult. “Everybody was poor, so you didn’t think any-

Serious about Southern pride

Shannon Wilson of Atria Weston Place escorts resident Mary Krieg to her 100th birthday celebration.

thing about it.�

These days, she spends her days visiting with other Atria residents, whom she calls “fine people.�

She also enjoys reading the newspaper but says her eyes aren’t as good as they used to be.

Krieg doesn’t have any tips for achieving longevity. She has no special diet but does avoid eating too much fat. She gave up her exercise regimen long ago. “I exercised with Jack LaLanne for about five years, and that was it.�

Skip Dailey, Jane Damiano and Jim Cox load food collected by Karns Elementary students for delivery to the Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church food pantry and backpack ministry. Photo

by Joe Rector

Perhaps 2012 will be a better year for the economy and individuals. Then they can pass on the sharing and caring that the schools

and churches gave them.

It’s for sure that moms and dads and others have taught children the lessons of reaching out to others

Davises until they were captured by Union forces.

Gene Andrews, a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans in Nashville and a Marine Corps veteran, presented a history of the Confederate Marine Corps. The Continental Marines were formed in 1775 and served primarily

on Navy ships during the Revolutionary War. Congress formed the U.S. Marine Corps in preparation for the war with France in 1798. The Confederate Marine Corps was formed in 1861 and played a vital role in numerous Civil War battles until it was disbanded in 1865.

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With friends like these Few things are more frustrating than being embarrassed by one’s allies. Last week’s County Commission work session illustrated the importance of vetting your spokespersons.

The Hillside and Ridge Top Protection Plan served as the backdrop for some curious constitutional cogitating. Plan opponents have previously cited the “takings” clause of the Fifth Amendment which prohibits the government taking private property for public use without “just compensation.”

That argument may yet see its day in court, but it was the invoking of the 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution by Commissioner Jeff Ownby that pushed the issue to the brink of lunacy.

But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. Sally Absher, who serves on the state GOP Executive Committee for Senate District 6, took to the podium to urge that the plan be considered “advisory” only. Absher co-chaired the 2009 Knoxville Tax Day Tea Party.

According to her “profile” on the Knox Tea Party website, a few years ago she “started reading conservative books, websites, and watching Fox News.” And now, she adds, talk radio is “all I listen to.” Absher is not an unbiased witness on the subject of government regulation.

Absher’s remarks at least possessed the virtue of brevity; the same could not be said for Ownby’s presentation.

He began by saying, “It’s not the government’s job to tell someone what they can or cannot do with their land.”

Is it necessary to point out that’s precisely what zoning regulations do?

But the commissioner was only warming up.

“If we pass this (plan), that will be the start and the end of the Constitution,” Ownby said.

If you can parse that cryptic sentence you’re a better semanticist than I am. While you’re working on it, let’s move to the punch line.

Ownby said real estate and construction folks had “expressed (to him) their great concerns” about the plan.

He was personally concerned about “the attack on our Constitution,” specifically the 14th and 15th Amendments.

Seriously?

Section 1 of the 15th Amendment reads: “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” Section 2 says Congress can pass laws to protect that right.

Like the 13th and 14th Amendments, the 15th is one of the “Reconstruction Amendments” passed following the Civil War. Its relevance to the slope protection plan is a mystery to me.

Although Ownby didn’t state as much, citing the 14th Amendment apparently refers to its “due process” clause, which reads “… nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.” But Ownby shot himself in the foot by citing a 1972 Supreme Court decision, Board of Regents v. Roth, which not only ran counter to his own argument, but could be cited by those who say the plan does not violate the due process clause.

Emotions run high on both sides of this issue, but here we’ve crossed the boundary between reality and Wonderland.

A-4 • NOVEMBER 21, 2011 • WEST SIDE SHOPPER-NEWS

Lakeshore land is opportunity News that the state will close Lakeshore Mental Health Institute is not a surprise although it marks the end of a chapter for this West Knoxville property which goes back to 1886.

This land has been owned

by Tennessee taxpayers for 125 years.

When the current city park at Lakeshore was established in 1990, I was mayor and consider its creation one of the major accomplishments of my administration. We worked closely with then Gov. Ned McWherter who made certain of full state backing.

Lee Thomas, superintendent then and now, was most helpful. Knoxville attorneys Thomas McAdams and Caesar Stair III were strong advocates, along with Jimmy Haslam.

At that time Lakeshore was downsizing but not closing. Several buildings had been vacated and the state was considering what to do with the land. It might have been sold to the highest bidder to generate the cash. Fortunately, common sense prevailed and it has remained public with recreation as the primary use.

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trail is the most used city greenway and the ball fields are popular. Mental health and recreation side-by-side became good neighbors and a good fit.

As this latest transition occurs, park advocates should not forget the needs of those patients served currently at Lakeshore. It is vital that the state not abandon the most seriously ill patients who may not be adequately served by private health care providers. The state has an obligation to offer adequate funding for local in-patient treatment within commuting distance.

The development of Lakeshore Park came primarily from individual and corporate donations. It will require substantial funding from private and public sources for the park as it expands to reach its full potential.

Mayor-elect Rogero has an incredible opportunity to take the park to its next lev-

el and to translate her campaign promise of a green city into reality almost immediately. Rogero will have a willing partner in Gov. Bill Haslam, whose home is within one mile of the park, to make a great park become greater as it serves citizens all over the city, county and even the larger East Tennessee community.

Many of the existing buildings will need to be removed with the exception of the historic 1886 administration building and the chapel.

The park today is managed by a nonprofit corporation called Lakeshore Park pursuant to a management agreement with the city. The city has similar agreements for management of the Zoo and Ijams Nature Center.

This park board helped secure new land for the Veterans Cemetery which added 25 acres to the park and relocation of the UT golf practice area which added 15 acres. Members include the city mayor, Haslam, Stair, McAdams, state Rep. Joe Armstrong, Charles Anderson and Margaret Ritchie.

There is much to do and much to be positive about as long as the needs of the

mentally ill are safeguarded.

This decision can be good for all if handled properly.

■ Deborah Poplin, city law director, has been appointed federal court clerk to replace Pat McNutt who has retired effective Jan. 1, 2012.

Poplin was the first woman to be law director and her departure gives Mayor-elect Rogero the opportunity to choose her own lawyer. Prior city law directors include U.S. District Court Judge Tom Varlan, Michael Kelley, Morris Kizer, George W. Morton Jr., Jon Roach and former mayors Robert Crossley and John Duncan.

■ Bud Gilbert, city pension board attorney and former state senator, is back on the job as his law license was reinstated Nov. 17 after being suspended a few weeks ago for not completing mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirements. Gilbert had to take the necessary CLE courses to meet requirements which he has done. Gilbert, who has a reputation as a meticulous attorney, tells me he accepts full responsibility and says he was very embarrassed. Knowing Gilbert as I do, I suspect it will never happen again.

Julia Tucker: secret weapon Around 9 p.m. on Nov. 8, a forest green Mercedes with bumper stickers marked “Burchett” and “Madeline” slid to an abrupt halt in the parking lot outside Madeline Rogero’s election night headquarters at the Foundry. Out jumped Julia Tucker. She had a message to deliver:

Betty Bean “We beat Mose 2-to-1 in Holston Hills!”

Mose, of course, would be Mose Lobetti, a notso-friendly Holston Hills neighbor of Tucker’s for many years. Historically, the two have generally been on opposite sides of the political fence and this year’s mayoral race was no exception, with Lobetti supporting Mark Padgett and Tucker supporting Madeline Rogero.

Lobetti, whose major

claim to prominence is his connection to the family of the late John J. Duncan Sr., mostly works behind the scenes. This year he laid claim to being a cog in Padgett’s formidable fundraising machine.

Tucker, who was the only woman ever to be elected to chair the old city school board, has also been politically active for decades, most recently as a supporter of Tim Burchett, the son of her late political ally Charlie Burchett, with whom she served on the school board.

This was one of the few times when she and Lobetti supported the same candidate.

Lobetti, 82, is an entrenched political insider whose granddaughter was on Padgett’s campaign staff.

Tucker, 80, is a fierce, quirky outsider who was initially supported and later opposed

by Cas Walker, who called her “Little Julie Wright” and had known her since she was a kid growing up in Happy Holler. She says,

Julia Tucker Photo by Betty Bean however, that she learned most of what she knows about politics from former County Commissioner Wanda Moody and former City Council member Bernice O’Connor. She has long been active in neighborhood issues and has given large sums of money to causes she supports, like AIDS care and education.

Tucker and her family are strong Rogero supporters who worked the polls at Ward 31, Chilhowee Elementary School. Tucker’s grandson, law student Tyler Roy, was a Rogero volunteer, as was his mother, Tucker’s daughter Dr. Judy Roy. They also put in a good

word where they could for Democratic state Senate candidate Gloria Johnson, who was taking on the prohibitive favorite, Republican Becky Duncan Massey for the 6th District seat vacated

by Jamie Woodson (Massey supporters say that Lobetti didn’t get active in her race because he was so preoccupied with getting Padgett elected. They don’t seem particularly distraught.)

Tucker was right on the money with her assessment of the election day numbers in the mayoral race at Chilhowee: Rogero 415, Padgett 205, which means that Rogero won 66.94 percent to 33.06 percent.

Contrary to her election night bravado, Tucker doesn’t really try to claim credit for the Rogero win at Chilhowee, which she chalks up to Rogero’s good reputation and smart campaigning. And one more thing: “People are tired of dirty politics. You can’t hide it anymore. You leave tracks, like mouse droppings.”

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Benefit for Bennie Morrison A benefit show will be held for Bennie Morrison at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at Holsten Middle School. Morrison recently lost a kidney. He works for the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, and the “K-Town Daddy” Terry Landell, Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones and more are scheduled to make an appearance. Info: 973-8092.

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Property Assessor Phil Ballard and former Assessor John Whitehead will tee off in Halls tonight, both invited speakers to the Halls Republican Club. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at Q.Q. Pizza in Halls Center. Everyone is invited.

This race for the Republican nomina-

tion is fierce. When Whitehead was the sole speaker at the Karns Republican Club, Ballard, his wife, his chief deputy and a few more staff members attended.

Whitehead lives in Fountain City; Ballard is a former commissioner from the Carter community.

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Evaluations ‘no big deal’ So, when did we begin starting sentences with “so”?

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Jim McIntyre started each answer with “so” at last week’s teacher town hall, and his assistant Nakia Towns did too.

So, next day I noticed both the NPR interviewer and her guest did it too.

Wow. So, who is Nakia Towns, I asked. “She’s one of our Broad Fellows,” said Melissa Copelan. “We have two others, Ginnae Harley (director of Title I, federal programs) and Krista Tibbs (deputy accountability officer). Towns’ title is director of human capital strategy.

Honest.

So, research on the trusty Internet turned up the Broad Center where Knox County (Boston, Houston and a few other urban systems) have turned for innovative leadership. The Broad Fellows serve two years in a managerial role, reporting to the superintendent.

So, how about the meeting? The first big observation was the absence of teachers. Is everyone happy with the new evaluations or have teachers just given up? Hard to know, but if 1,000 teachers had packed the auditorium at Bearden High School their simple presence would have resounded. Likewise, so did the whisper of the 25 who made it.

McIntyre showed a video

over the amount of administrative time required for the multiple evaluations.

McIntyre said the principals and assistants will “take less time over time.”

And besides, “it’s about the most important things our administrators do, making sure that great instruction happens in their school.”

The state already has reduced the number of required evaluations from as high as six to as few as two.

“Why stress to be a 4 or 5 if being a 3 is acceptable?” asked Sherry Morgan, president of the Knox County Education Association.

This is the money question.

Teachers performing at expectations won’t be fired in our brave new world of education reform, but they probably won’t get the raises or promotions either.

“Stress levels (among teachers) are increasing,” said another teacher, “and I’m not sure your feedback is true.”

“So, I am getting candid feedback,” said McIntyre, gesturing around the room where he had been grilled for the better part of two hours.

‘No hope here’ The founding of the Mission of Hope

By Sandra Clark

Richard Biggs has applied the inquisit ive mind and research skills of an engineer who worked on the space Nakia Towns talks to teachers program to at the recent town hall.

Richard Biggs the story of the founding of the Mission of Hope. in which one teacher said The more he learned, the the new evaluations are deeper he delved into the “no big deal.” Another said, life and motives of founder “You see the (evaluators) as Julie Holland. a resource or mentor. They are not the Wizard of Oz “Her walk with God is behind the curtain.” beautiful and heart-rending,” he wrote in asking Insisting the evaluations for a book review. “There are not a “forced bell curve,” Is No Hope Here” is schedMcIntyre showed a graphic uled for release this week. that formed an almost perAn excerpt is available at fect bell curve with about richardbiggsliterary.com.

40 percent of teachers making a “3” or performing at “The events that led Juexpectations, a bit over 20 lie to hear God’s whispers are an example of how God percent making a 4 or a 2, nudges us in the direction and the remaining 15 perHe had planned from the cent spread between 1 or 5. beginning,” Biggs writes.

“I feel very, very sad” to “And when she stepped out be graded on a bell curve,” on faith to minister to (the said one teacher. “We’re poor of Appalachia), what not the general population. she saw was so shocking she Most of us have master’s ■ The school board’s midmonth workshop is at 5 p.m. wondered if anything could degrees and many have a today (Nov. 21) in the board be done. But she continued doctorate.” room of the Andrew Johnson walking in faith and was “So, I would agree with Building. The board will apsoon joined by others. And you,” said McIntyre, “if it point the management team what they began is now the were a forced bell curve. for collaborative conferencing Mission of Hope, one of the We’re not talking about how (brave new world term for most respected Christian an individual does against negotiations). charitable organizations in the group, but how one ■ Deadline to qualify to run the Southeast.” does against a standard. for school board is noon The big blue barrels are … Any number of teachers Thursday, Dec. 8. Qualifying out across Knox County. can meet this standard and petitions are available now Churches are sending volI believe over time more at the Election Commission.

Seats up are now occupied by unteers to the warehouse. teachers will reach a 4 or Executive Director EmCindy Buttry, Indya Kincan5.” mette Thompson is as omnon, Karen Carson and Mike A couple of teachers McMillan. nipresent as Santa. expressed feigned sorrow

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Julie Holland with daughter Caroline, then 6 and now in college. Shopper file photo Donations of new, unwrapped items will be gathered until Dec. 5 at participating Food City, Chick-fil-A, Kmart, Home Federal, Sears, Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union or CVS locations.

This is the 16th year for the Christmas campaign.

In 1996, The Mission of Hope provided for 150 children. Last year more than 17,000 children and their families were assisted with food, new clothing, hygiene items, new toys and more.

Shopper-News was there at the beginning, with a Nov. 18, 1996, story inspired by two Halls women, Marla Coffman and Marsha Helton, owners of M&M Cleaning. “When we saw those clothes (in Julie Holland’s basement) and heard her describe the kids, we just had to help,” said Marla.

On their first trip to Kentucky, the women were almost turned away by the teachers at Beech Fork School, “but we told them it was for Bill Williams and they said OK,” said Marsha.

“They feel like they know Bill Williams and they trust him.”

Julie Holland was inspired to help by her stepfather, John Boggs, and by a story Bill Williams aired on WBIR-TV. “You are struck by what you don’t see in the children’s eyes,” Williams had said. “You don’t see hope.”

Richard Biggs dug, dug, dug into the story of the founding of this amazing charity. “I started wondering why anyone would do that. I met Julie and walked away thinking, ‘This is a much bigger story.’

“I talked to many people, trying to capture (John Boggs’) personality.

I thought, ‘Moses has nothing on you!’

“His was an epic walk with God. … And Julie was set apart by God before she was born.”

Biggs writes about Julie’s struggle with lupus and her relationship with Boggs. He tells of the old-fashioned prayer meeting that led to her mother’s cure from cancer. He tells of her visits with moonshiners and snake-handlers in the hills of Kentucky And he relates how Julie met Emmette Thompson who literally “fell into” the job with Mission of Hope.

Biggs, a Maryville native, now lives in the Northshore area near Pellissippi Parkway. He attends Central Baptist Bearden, where Julie and Doug Holland attended and which provided initial volunteers for the Mission of Hope.

If you buy only one book this Christmas, make it this one. Richard Biggs, man of science and man of faith, has one more skill. He spins a great tale.

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Reunion of the Blue and Gray HISTORY AND MYSTERIES | Dr. Jim Tumblin

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generation after the Civil War ended in 1865, reconciliation had become possible and a reunion of the Blue and the Gray was proposed for Knoxville.

In March 1890, Capt. A.J. Albers was chosen as chair of the Committee on Committees (Executive Committee) for what would prove to be the largest reunion of Civil War veterans ever held in the South. His 20 committees were responsible for the advertising, railroad transportation, invitations, finance, site, meeting space, entertainment and housing that would be required for the 15,000 to 20,000 veterans that were expected. The city’s 1890 estimated population was 22,000, so its size would almost double during the event.

When the finance committee received pledges for $9,600, the housing committee was authorized to purchase a tent that would accommodate the indoor reunion activities. They found one in Milwaukee, originally made for the Barnum Circus. It measured 212 feet by 262 feet, weighed 8 tons, required two railroad cars to transport and would provide seating for 15,000. It was erected on the site of Fort Sanders where many of the Union and Confederate veterans had fought on Nov. 29, 1863.

The reunion date was set for Oct. 7-9, 1890. Gen. Robert E. Lee’s “Old War Horse,” Gen. James Longstreet (1821-1904), was chosen to represent the Confederate veterans. Gen. William H. Gibson (1822-1894) was chosen to represent the Union veterans.

Longstreet had fought in most of the significant battles in Virginia, beginning at First Bull Run in July 1861. Sent to the Western Theater in 1863 to reinforce Gen. Braxton Bragg around Chattanooga, he was dispatched to Knoxville

in November 1863, where he failed in his attempt to seize the city from Gen. Ambrose Burnside’s occupying Union troops in the Battle of Fort Sanders.

After he returned to the Virginia campaign, Longstreet was aligning his troops on the second day of the Battle of the Wilderness (May 5-7, 1864) when he was fired on by his own men as he rode through the dense undergrowth. A minie ball struck him in the throat, exited from his right shoulder and severed several nerves in his arm. He never fully recovered and an aide, E.A. Angier, would read his prepared remarks at the reunion.

Gen. William Harvey Gibson was commander of the 49th Ohio Infantry Regiment, which fought in 42 battles from Shiloh in April 1862 to Franklin and Nashville in December 1864. He was known for his propensity to personally command in battle and for his inspiring speeches. He had three horses shot from under him at Shiloh and was wounded in the battle. After the war, the Ohio attorney was elected state treasurer and his gift of oratory made him one of the most sought-after speakers for hundreds of Grand Army of the Republic campfires.

There were 32 members of the 79th New York Highlanders present at the reunion. They were in Fort Sanders at the time of the Confederate attack on Nov. 29, 1863.

They joined other regiments at a reception at the Grand Army of the Republic Hall on Gay Street over Brandau, Kennedy and McTeer’s store. Following several speeches lauding the significant role of the 79th in the battle, Col. J.C. Redington sang “The Blue and the Gray” and the color guard presented three battle flags “all tattered and torn.”

The sight brought tears to the eyes of the old veterans as they remem-

Seen on the far left is “The Big Tent” on the revered site of the Battle of Fort Sanders, which took place on Nov.29, 1863. Those attending the 1890 reunion gathered here for the patriotic speeches of Gen. James Longstreet and Gen. William H. Gibson. Photo courtesy of C.M. McClung Historical Collection bered their comrades who died in the war.

The reunion of the Fred Ault Bivouac of Confederate Soldiers occurred at Staub’s Theater with the 79th New York Highlanders as guests of honor. The poignant ceremony began with Crouch’s orchestra in the pit. Their bugler’s call hushed the vast audience and a plaintive air was played as the curtain rose. An old soldier stood at attention beside a large portrait of Pvt. Fred Ault, a member of Co. D of the 63rd Tennessee Infantry Regiment, who had died at Petersburg.

Post commander William Henderson eulogized the heroic soldier and a quartette sang “Tenting To-night.”

There was hardly a dry eye among the Confederate veterans or their Union guests.

On the final day, the Grand Parade began at 11 a.m. proceeding from the staging area at the junction of Broad and Fifth to Depot, up Depot to Gay, down Gay to Main, down Main to

Walnut, up Walnut to Clinch and down Clinch to Fort Sanders. The Gay Street merchants had displayed flags and bunting on most buildings and hundreds occupied the balconies and the windows on second and third floors to view the thousands of participants in the parade.

Grand marshal W.L. Ledgerwood and Police Chief J.J. Atkins stepped out followed by nine divisions of participants. Both the Knoxville Military Band and Crouch’s Band marched with the veterans, units of the police and fire departments, and several fraternal organizations.

As the various units passed, they were greeted with cheer after cheer by the estimated 30,000 spectators who lined the sidewalks.

When the marchers reached the battle site, they gathered under the “Big Tent” for the keynote speeches.

Longstreet’s words summed up the purpose of the event: “Strangers may not and cannot perhaps know how it is that surviv-

ing veterans of the Blue and the Gray who once contended here in deadly array should meet in common as we do today; but, with us, the war is over and settled upon the basis of mutual esteem and self-respect.

“Thinking of this gathering and looking out on this scene, a man must be proud to feel that he is an American, and proud to feel that America will move on and on until the government of Washington, Lincoln, Lee and Grant shall enlighten every nation and every people.”

On the final day, the climax was a huge fireworks display, “The Finest Ever Seen in the South.” The newspapers estimated that it was viewed by 35,000 spectators.

The letter that Edward Albers, Capt. A.J. Albers’ 8-year-old son, wrote his grandmother summed up the evening: “You ought of been here during the Reunion day if you had you would of seen something pretty. The fireworks were beautiful.”

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Desert places Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. (Matthew 4: 1 NRSV) And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness.

(Mark 1: 12 NRSV) They cannot scare me with their empty spaces Between stars – on stars where no human race is.

I have it in me so much nearer home To scare myself with my own desert places. (“Desert Places,” Robert Frost) I am an East Tennessean to my marrow. I like my landscapes green. But I have been to the desert, both literally and metaphorically.

I have been to the desert: Phoenix in May, hostile heat that assaults you like an Enemy. The Badlands of South Dakota, inhabited by ghosts and coyotes. Craters of the Moon in Idaho, where the lava beds will slice your feet like knives. The Mount of Temptation, utter desolation: physical, emotional and spiritual desolation.

I have been to the desert of the spirit as well, times where life was gritty, and dusty, and scratchy. If God was there, God was deathly quiet. If abandoned by God, then what?

At first I felt punished: driven there for a purpose I did not understand. “What is this all about?” I cried. “Why have you done this to me?” (It seldom occurs to us that maybe we have done it to ourselves!)

One thing I know: Satan is there, waiting for us, just as he was for Jesus.

Jesus went to the desert, either driven or led (depending on whose Gospel you are reading), not to be punished.

He was being prepared, expanded, refined. But Scripture hints that Jesus had a hard time in the desert, too.

Matthew says the ministering angels came only at the end of the Temptation. Mark says they were there all along.

The truth is that our desert places teach us; they “grow us up.” Israel spent 40 years in

Jim McPhearson uses a Stacey Rivers discusses with Charlotte and John Deitz the assem- chainsaw to cut up the tree bly of the new Clubhouse Climber, which is a memorial in memo- which he felled on grounds ry of her mother, Pat Smith. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com day at Bearden UMC.

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the desert learning how to be a covenant people. Jesus spent Bearden United Method40 days in the desert learning ist Church has a grounds how to be a Messiah. work day each month, but Maybe your time in the the one held this month was desert depends on how fast different. A new Clubhouse you learn. Bear in mind that Climber by Step 2 was asthe word “disciple” means sembled for the playground. someone who is learning. It The clubhouse was purcomes from the same root as chased from memorial funds discipline, a fact which implies provided in memory of Pat that this is not an easy course! Smith, mother of Stacey RivOne of the hard things we ers, director of the Bearden learn in the desert is that our God is not a domesticated, lap-dog God. Our God is the Holy One of Israel, the Lion of Judah, the great I AM. Hear C.S. Lewis’s account ■ Click Funeral Home (675-8765): of just such an encounter in Louis Clifford Allen “The Silver Chair,” one of the “Chronicles of Narnia”: Glen Edward Baker “Are you not thirsty?” said Hui Pih, Ph.D. the Lion Grace Ethel Whaley Pierce “I’m dying of thirst,” said ■ Stevens Mortuary Jill.

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Music services ■ Holy Ghost Church, 1041 N. Central St., will host a performance of “A (Mostly) Medieval and Renaissance Christmas Concert” 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, presented by The Pope Benedict XVI Schola. All proceeds will benefit the Ladies of Charity organization. Tickets are $10 and are available online or at the door. Info: Visit www. b16schola.org or call 437-8620.

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Pastor Mike Sluder said, “They are always good to help us on grounds day.

Some of them worship with us.”

Other work included cutting down trees, planting new trees, pruning bushes and cleaning up leaves.

– Theresa Edwards

No reservations are required and everyone is invited. Info: www.beaverridgeumc.com or 690-1060.

Nativity Pageant The Rev. Eugene Hattaway, director of the choir and orchestra for the Knoxville Nativity Pageant, directs the choir’s first rehearsal last week at Central Baptist of Bearden. The pageant, now in its 43rd year, has scheduled performances for 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, and 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 12-13, at the Civic Coliseum.

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In Cindy Bryant’s kindergarten class, friends Maddie Van Hoecke, Sydney Parrott and Molly Glenn look at the book “Thanksgiving Day� by Anne Rockwell. They are wearing their handcrafted Indian headdresses in celebration of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.

KARM distributes 1,500 baskets Knox Area Rescue Ministries was set to distribute 1,500 Thanksgiving baskets from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20. Each basket will feed up to six people and includes a turkey and all the fi xings needed for a traditional meal.

Since mid-October, KARM has been collecting food items donated by the community for these baskets. Many area churches and businesses took part in the drive by collecting from their congregations and employees. More than 100 area volunteers helped with the distribution in the public parking lot under

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Katherine Spann and Marianne Bryan of the Preludium Orchestra perform “The Blue Danube Waltz” by Johann Strauss Jr. PhoConcertmaster violinist Autumn Arsenault is beaming with joy after the Sinfonia Orchestra’s performance of “Blue Rhythmico” by Kirt Mosier.

Youth Orchestra Music Director James Fellenbaum gives Conductor Erin Archer pink roses and carnations as she goes on maternity leave.

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Mini-musicians with mega-talent friends and other visitors who came to enjoy a concert by the Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra. Youth Orchestra ConBy Theresa Edwards ductor James Fellengaum said, “I The Tennessee Theatre was enjoy the different variations in packed Nov. 14 with families, ranges and sizes. We did a lot of

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team-building exercises.” Jennifer Barnett, Director of Education, said that their mission is to train young musicians in a professional environment to become stewards and supporters of the arts in their communities. The youth orchestra

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parisons, Cam Newton had six.

Poole went into winter workouts determined to build on his junior success. He won a Fourth Quarter off-season award based on attitude, disMarvin cipline, toughness, effort and dedication to team.

West Alas, that was then. Past tense. This team failed to develop a running game. Poole the context of school history. has been a prominent part of nothing much.

Sixteenth all time.

I never thought Tauren He really ticked off Alabama by being the first run- Poole was a great back. Tenning back in 41 games to tag nessee has had a few. Some the Tide for more than a hun- ran behind powerful offendred yards. Fourteen carries, sive lines. Some took advan117 gained. tage of defenses distracted by He had six 100-yard quarterbacks. A few had exgames. If you are into com- ceptional speed, breakaway

Something Tauren Poole said a few days ago got my undivided attention.

“I don’t know if there is much of a legacy, man. I just don’t know if people are going to remember this class.

We didn’t do much.”

Sad to say Tauren is correct. Sorry his career is swathed in disappointment and confusion. I keep thinking he deserves better.

Tennessee had a losing record when Poole was a freshman. It was not his fault.

Tennessee went 7-6 when he was a sophomore. Half of his season was against Western Kentucky. Lane Kiffin preferred Bryce Brown as spare tailback. That choice could have been based on recruiting promises.

Tennessee had a losing record last season even though Poole played – and rushed for more than 1,000 yards and led the team with 12 touchdowns. The Associated Press gave him an honorable mention. His numbers were high enough to be considered in

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Those with career records were blessed with opportunities and good health.

If you saw Chuck Webb against Ole Miss in 1989, you might think he was the best ever in an orange shirt. He gained 294 yards. He had help.

Eric Still was an All-American guard. Antone Davis was an All-SEC tackle. Others up front, Charles McRae, Tom Myslinski and John Fisher, weren’t too shabby.

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Was that game a fluke?

Webb hit Arkansas for 250 in the 1990 Cotton Bowl.

Jamal Lewis, 230 pounds with 4.4 speed, was a fantastic freshman, 1,364 yards, third best behind Travis Stephens and Jay Graham in special-season production.

Nobody noticed if Jamal was too young or inexperienced.

Travis Henry holds the career record at Tennessee with 3,078 yards. Arian Foster got to 2,964 despite an unfortunate senior campaign. James Stewart rushed for 2,890 and

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Johnnie Jones got 2,852.

Reggie Cobb, Cedric Houston, Montario Hardesty, Curt Watson, Charlie Garner and Tony Thompson qualify as really good Tennessee running backs. There are others.

Hank Lauricella averaged 7.9 per carry in 1951. Hank, Gene McEver, Beattie Feathers, George Cafego and Johnny Majors ran into the hall of fame.

There are no new names to add to the list.

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Lots to be thankful for at Tips Club

New law course ‘takes it to the street’

No one is certain just exactly when the Tips Club was started. Even club founder Dr. Mike Miller can say only: “It was either 1979 or 1980.�

By Theresa Edwards

Anne Hart

One of those was the year Miller invited four or five friends to join him for lunch at the UT Faculty Club. They made it a regular thing and at some point the group was formally named the Knoxville Association of Professionals.

More than three decades later, this group is still going strong, even though the meeting place has changed through the years as restaurants have opened and closed.

Tips Club meets twice a month for lunch. Membership is by invitation only, and there is supposed to be just one member from any one profession. Sometimes all 15 or so members are at the meeting; sometimes it’s a smaller number.

The name “Tips Club� has long been used informally, because members are supposed to pass helpful “tips� from their business or profession, and that actually happens occasionally. But mostly, the group gathers to have fun, discuss a little politics, world events, baseball or football or basketball depending on the season, get the names of the best movies other members have seen lately or good books they have read.

Over the decades members have watched each other’s children (and their own) grow up, get married and produce grandchildren. Some members are retired now, but

Tips Club members at last week’s meeting are: (seated from left) Steve Brenner, Sharon Bell, Jean Baird, Joe Clarke; (standing) Jim Ullrich, Tim Crais, Emily Jones, visitor Bill Rogers, Leonard McKeehan and Mike Miller. Photo by A. Hart still manage to offer useful tips every now and then – frequently about interesting places they have visited on one of the trips retired people seem to take often.

All in all, at this point, Tips Club is pretty much just a bunch of nice folks who enjoy each other’s company and are glad to have an excuse to get together to share a good meal and a pleasant visit.

And in the interest of full disclosure, I have to confess that Mike Miller isn’t the only one with a fuzzy memory about a Tips Club date. I myself have absolutely no idea how long I have been a member. I’ll just say it’s been a very long time.

It’s a club all the members seem to be thankful for, as it offers a brief respite from our often harried lives. Since it’s Thanksgiving week, I decided to ask my fellow “Tipsters� just exactly what they’re thankful for. The answers: Jim Ullrich, retired from Ullrich Printing Co. – “That I’m still alive.� (We can always count on Ullrich’s droll sense of humor for a good laugh.)

Tim Crais, co-founder and

vice president of Challenge Accepted – “For family and country and one grandchild and another on the way.�

Emily Jones, senior program manager, National Parks Preservation Association – “For having a job to go to every day that allows me to protect the best places in America, our national parks.�

Leonard McKeehan, owner of Tennessee Forms – “In light of the recent city elections, for good government in Knoxville.�

Joe Clarke, retired attorney – “Good friends and what precious little wisdom I’ve been able to glean over the years.�

Jean Baird, vice president at Regions Bank – “My health. If you have good health, you have everything.�

Sharon Bell, retired Knox County Chancellor – “In the big picture, the freedom we have in America; in the small picture, the freedom I have in retirement.�

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Dr. Mike Miller, an allergist – “For being here before 12:15 today.� (More Tips style humor. Meetings start at noon, and Miller is often the last to arrive.)

Dr. Bill Rogers, retired dentist who was a guest at the meeting – “For five healthy grandchildren.�

And as for me, I’ll just defer to the sign that has hung on my kitchen wall for many, many years. It reads simply: “Thank you God for everything.�

Pellissippi State Community College is offering a new course this spring s eme s te r, “Street Law,� a course in practical law, to be taught by Linda Linda Coslett, Coslett, M.A., M.A., J.D. J.D., who has been teaching mostly U.S. history for more than 10 years.

Before teaching, she practiced commercial law after earning her J.D. in Law in 1995.

Although she was successful in the law field, her passion was teaching, so she changed careers paths. Now, the “Street Law� course combines her legal background with her teaching skills. “Street Law� students will learn about legal issues that affect themselves, their family and their community. It will increase their ability to think critically, problem solve, effectively communicate using oral and written advocacy exercises, and become familiar with dispute resolution strategies.

The class “LAS 2020� is scheduled for the upcoming spring term on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11:50

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Coslett believes it is very important to teach democracy to students for both their own political and social health and for the future of our communities. Civic leadership is badly needed, and it begins with education in democratic principles and procedures.

Some topics covered are: crime in America; use of dispute resolution methods to resolve daily conflict situations; the justice process system; torts and theories of liability; credit standards and creditor collection practices; consumer protection laws and their impact on contracts, credit and housing; dynamics of the American family, marriage, divorce and custody; social goals of foster care, adoption and protection of children; constitutional law principles and the concept of individual liberty; freedom of speech in public places and the challenge of obscenity; discriminatory practices and rights in the workplace; and immigration law principles. More information on “Street Law� may be found at www.streetlaw.com.

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Julie Costner, executive director of the Fort Loudoun Lake Association, and Jake Hudson, Lake Captain, give away extra shirts from a previous event to “recycle” them at West Town Mall’s recycling day on Nov. 12. Their association is one of very few that has staff to daily clean debris and trash out of the waterways. Info and photos: www.facebook.com\ fortloudounlake. Photos by T.

By Alvin Nance On Nov. 21, 2007, I had the privilege of helping Northgate Terrace resident Elizabeth Caldwell celebrate her 100th Nance birthday.

Her party was a festive affair that included birthday greetings from NBC’s Willard Scott, large photographic timelines that marked significant events throughout her 100 years and a proclamation from Mayor Bill Haslam declaring Nov. 21 “Elizabeth Caldwell Day.” This Nov. 21, I am privileged to pay tribute to Mrs. Caldwell, a dear lady who passed away on Sept. 13, just shy of 104.

Throughout her long life, Mrs. Caldwell remained amazingly active. She maintained the gardens at Northgate Terrace and was instrumental in the apartment winning several beautification awards. She was the “star of the show” at Northgate, and everyone loved her, especially our staff.

Bliss Home to host reception Bliss Home, 29 Market Square, will feature Jennifer Simpson for December First Friday. A reception will be held at Bliss Home from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2.

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Northgate Terrace employee Teresa Lawson and KCDC CEO Alvin Nance help Elizabeth Caldwell light the tree on the Northgate Terrace rooftop in honor of Caldwell’s 100th birthday on Nov. 21, 2008. File photo Mrs. Caldwell moved into Northgate Terrace in 1977 and spent more than 30 happy years there. At her birthday party she said, “I have had a wonderful life, and my best years have been right here at Northgate Terrace.”

Her son, Lawrence, appreciates KCDC staff – particularly Robin Brown, Darlene Dunn, Terry Evans and Teresa Lawson – and the terrific care they gave his mother. He said his mother developed severe dementia and had to spend the last year of her life in a nursing home.

“Teresa Lawson tried ev-

Simpson is a Knoxvillebased artist who uses a unique mixed media process to create one of a kind pieces of art based on childhood recollections as well as current daydreams. She has exhibited her art up and down the East Coast as

erything to help my mother stay at Northgate, but it just wasn’t possible,” said Caldwell. “Because of the dementia, however, mom thought she was still there.

Although she couldn’t physically stay home for her last days, we were glad she was there in her mind.”

On her 100th birthday, Mrs. Caldwell and I climbed to the top of Northgate Terrace and lit the Christmas tree that adorns the building’s rooftop. Now, whenever I see a Christmas tree glowing atop a building I pause, smile and think of a special lady who made life brighter for so many.

Bill Moore receives a free reusable tote bag from Kendal Houser and Sarah Terry of TVA Employees Credit Union.

Sarah told him, “The bags can be used to collect documents you need shredded and then bring them to one of our free shredding days.”

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Albert Iannacone, M.S., environmental epidemiologist, shows an old thermostat containing mercury inside silver vials which was traded in for a free digital thermometer.

Knoxville has a household hazardous waste collection center for such items at 1033 Elm St., near West Baxter Avenue. Info: www. cityofknoxville.org/ services.

well as in private collections in the United States, Australia, China, the UK and Sweden. Her work has been featured in many mediums such as Indie Icing, Diary of a Mod Housewife, House Beautiful Magazine and on “Live at Five at Four” on WBIR.

Webb professor to speak at UT Dr. Mark Banker, longtime Webb School of Knoxville history teacher, Appalachian historian and author of “Appalachians All: East Tennesseans and the Elusive History of an American Region,” will present “Re-imagining Appalachia, Re-Envisioning East Tennessee, and Reflections on a University’s Relationship with a Region,” at 4:30 p.m. today in UT’s University Center Crest Room. “Appalachians All” was a runnerup for 2011’s Weatherford Book Prize. The lecture is being hosted by UT’s department of history.

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NEWS FROM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF KNOXVILLE

‘Soccer pulls us together’

By Shannon Carey It’s not every day that you come across a team like the CAK high school girls soccer team, a group of impressive young women united in their passion for the game.

Fresh from their fourth consecutive trip to the state tournament and their third state win, the team’s 10 seniors gathered to talk about their years together and the win that ended their high school soccer careers on a high note. The win, they said, was bittersweet, because that game was the last time they would play for coach Reid Estus.

Estus came on board as coach the current seniors’ sophomore year. He came to a close-knit group, many of whom had been playing together since elementary or middle school. He made team-building a priority, and he’s proud of the seniors’ leadership. “Collectively, you don’t have a group of seniors like that very often,� Estus said. “They really worked to invest themselves in the younger players. They’re a very giving group.�

He particularly praised co-captains Paige Hoffman and Kiah Allen, calling them “dynamic captains.�

This was Hoffman’s second season as captain. “She really worked hard

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The CAK high school girls soccer team celebrates its state tournament win. Photo submitted at being a seless captain,�

Estus said. “I’ve never had an individual work so hard at being a leader.

The team faced adversity this season. Senior Emily Denton broker her collarbone for the second time, and Tessa Piety tore her ACL. The team rallied behind the injured girls. “Without coach Estus, we wouldn’t have been able to pull together to do this,� said co-captain Allen.

The seniors said Estus was like a big brother to them. “We want to play well for him because of how much he loves us,� Hoffman said.

‘High’ flying Quarterback is Mr. Football nominee

By Shannon Carey CAK junior Charlie High had some big shoes to ďŹ ll this season.

In his ďŹ rst season as starter, High took over the quarterback position from Quinn Epperly, who has gone on to play for Princeton. High started strong and stayed strong, leading the Warriors to a 10-2 season so far. Those two losses were for only one point each. The team is in its third round of playoffs, with a game with Alcoa set for Nov. 18, after press time. “For Charlie to step in and take up where Quinn left off is just a huge testament to his ability,â€? said head football coach Rusty Bradley.

Others have noticed that ability as well, and that’s why High is a ďŹ nalist for the 2011 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football award in the Class AA

CAK quarterback Charlie High is a finalist for the 2011 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football award in the Class AA Back category. Photo submitted

Back category. He is the ďŹ rst CAK student to be nominated for the honor, let alone be named one of three ďŹ nalists.

According to Bradley, the

A love of soccer and a drive for excellence also permeates this team. “It’s an opportunity to show our talents,� said Allen. “God gave us this ability to play. It is an opportunity to let people see God through our good sportsmanship. Soccer is what pulls us together.� “There’s something special about the game,� said Piety. “I feel so blessed to get to go out there.�

For Piety, this season was extra special because her sister, Maggie, joined her on the team as goalkeeper. “The team would not have been the same without her,� said Hoffman.

So far, four of the seniors have signed to play college soccer. Piety will play at Lee University, Allen will play at the University of North Carolina in Greensborough, Denton will play at David Lipscomb University, and Hoffman will play at the University of Alabama in Birmingham.

While the rising senior class has only ďŹ ve seniors, Estus is looking forward to another winning season.

Talent is deep in the juniors, sophomores and freshmen, he said. “We have very good younger players. We’re going to be very competitive next year.�

award takes into account achievements both on and off the football ďŹ eld. The athlete’s character and academics are weighed equally with his performance and statistics.

High’s statistics are impressive. In 11 games, he had 254 completions for 351 attempts. He has thrown for 3,631 yards and 47 touchdowns. High is two touchdown passes away from breaking the state record for touchdown passes thrown in a single season and is 531 yards passing away from breaking the state record for yards passing in a single season. Earlier this year, High was leading in the nation for passing yards.

Bradley said High’s success has a lot to do with his character and work ethic. “Charlie is obviously a very good player,� said Bradley. “But he’s also very competitive. He prepares and works so hard. He loves having the ball in his hand. He really craves that. He’s also very smart.�

The Mr. Football winner will be announced at a ban-

quet Nov. 28, in Murphreesboro, with Titans announcer Mike Keith as master of ceremonies.

Bradley said High is excited about the honor, but “he’s very even-keeled. He’s excited, but he’s not showing it.� “It’s exciting because it allows you to see a kid who’s worked so hard, to see that pay off. I’m excited for him to have this opportunity,� said Bradley.

CAK will honor grandparents with a special program at the Campus Center 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22.

Students are encouraged to invite grandparents to join them at school. Parents, aunts, uncles and other mentors are welcome to attend as well, especially if grandparents are unable to attend. The program will feature Pre-K and elementary students, along with performances by the Middle School Singers and the High School Ensemble.

Guests will be invited to attend activities at their students’ schools before the program.

No RSVP is necessary.

Info: Karen Garner, 690-4721 ext. 143 or communications@ cakmail.org.

Christmas Celebration upcoming CAK will host a school-wide Christmas Celebration at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, featuring music from the elementary, middle and high school choirs. Admission is free, but donations in support of the arts will be accepted. All are invited to attend.

Cafeteria going up fast Work continues on the new cafeteria between the elementary and middle school buildings, with brick being laid last week.

The project is currently on schedule, and the new food services program is set to start in 2012. Photo by K. Garner

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Local stroke victim has special reason to give thanks Last year, Chris Hillman and his wife, Betsey, and daughter, Madly, were spending Thanksgiving with family in South Carolina. On Black Friday, they decided to walk off their turkey dinner by doing some holiday shopping. While in a store, Hillman started experiencing a headache, dizziness and tremors in his left arm and leg. He was taken to a local hospital, where, after vomiting for six hours, he was told he had vertigo.

Hillman returned home and his primary care physician sent him to an ear, nose and throat specialist. It was determined that Hillman did not have vertigo. He was then sent to a neurologist who performed a CT scan and an MRI. Tests revealed that Hillman had suffered a stroke.

Hillman, 38, was shocked. He wanted to know why this had happened to a young, healthy man with no risk factors for stroke.

After several months of research and multiple tests, a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) showed Hillman had a hole in his atrium called a Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO), which allowed a clot to pass through, causing the stroke.

For several more months, Hillman was placed on medication to try to reduce his risk for another stroke, but he wanted a more permanent solution.

While performing his job duties as an IT technician for Covenant Medical Management, Hillman happened to be at one of the ofďŹ ces of Cardiology Associates of East Tennessee (CAET). Hillman soon found himself sharing his experience with the ofďŹ ce manager, Jo Doster. “It’s strange. I don’t normally talk to people like that, but I found myself telling Jo what I’d been through and she immediately went to talk to Dr. Xenopoulos and he told me about the PFO

Stroke symptoms N Weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg on one side of the body N Loss of vision or dimming (like a curtain falling) in one or both eyes N Loss of speech, difficulty talking or understanding what others are saying N Sudden, severe headache with no known cause N Loss of balance, unstable walking, usually combined with another symptom Chris, Betsey and Madly Hillman enjoy time together without worrying about Chris having subsequent strokes thanks to a PFO closure performed on him at Parkwest Medical Center. “The prevalence of PFO is about 25 percent in the general population,� said Nicholaos Xenopoulos, MD with Cardiology Associates of East Tennessee. “In patients who had a cryptogenic stroke or stroke with unknown causes, the prevalence of PFO increases to about 40 percent. Most patients with a PFO never know they have one unless they have a stroke or other health event.

Medications can be used to treat the symptoms, but in some cases medications are contraindicated or the patient does not want to take them. In those cases, a PFO closure is the best option.�

On Oct. 4, 2011, Hillman unDr. Xenopoulos gives Hillman a good report at a follow-up appointment on derwent a PFO closure procedure Nov. 4. to implant a device that closed off closure procedure,� Hillman said. searching for a solution. Two the hole in his atrium. Hillman “I’d been to multiple doctors, tried weeks later I had the procedure describes the experience as very pleasant. medications and spent 10 months done at Parkwest.�

N If you or someone you know suffers any of these symptoms, do not hesitate, call 911 immediately.

“The procedure took about an hour, and I had to spend the night at Parkwest where everyone was really nice and Dr. Xenopoulos checked on me several times,� Hillman explained. “I went home the next day. I was a little sore, but not in real pain.

After a few days I was back to work,� he said.

Hillman was likely born with the atrial defect, but never knew it. When symptoms arose, continuing to look for answers was the right thing to do. “You’ve got to be your own patient advocate,� Hillman said. “Keep pursuing, don’t give up.

Do your own research and get additional opinions. It could save your life.�

What is a PFO closure procedure?

A Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) closure is a procedure in which a small device is implanted on each side of the hole to serve as a patch. The implant is eventually absorbed into the walls of the heart and becomes a permanent barrier.

The implant is inserted through a catheter (a long, thin, flexible tube).

Catheter-based procedures are commonly used to diagnose and treat heart-related problems. For example, catheter-based procedures are used to diagnose and treat clogged arteries and heart attacks.

The catheter is initially inserted into a large vein through a small in-

cision made usually in the groin area and then is advanced up and into the heart. Tests are then done to measure the size of the PFO and to be sure there are no other defects.

A PFO closure device is moved through the catheter to the heart and specifically to the location of the heart wall defect. Once in the correct location, the PFO closure device is allowed to expand its shape to straddle each side of the hole. The device will remain in the heart permanently to stop the abnormal flow of blood between the two atria chambers of the heart.

The catheter is then removed and the procedure is complete.

A PFO like Chris Hillman had typically takes one to two hours. Local anesthesia is used at the catheter insertion site and a sedative is typically given to relax the patient. An overnight stay in the hospital is recommended.

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NEWS FROM THE WELLNESS CENTER AT DOWELL SPRINGS

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Coconut Brownies N 4 oz reduced fat cream cheese, softened N 1 stick light butter N 1 cup plain non fat Greek yogurt (for more moist brownies) N 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract N 4 large eggs N 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill coconut our (OR whole wheat all purpose our) N 1/3 cup honey (OR agave nectar) N 1 teaspoon stevia extract (liquid) N 1/4 teaspoon sea salt N 1/4 teaspoon baking powder N 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder N 1/3 cup fat free half and half N 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Brush both sides of an 8� by 8� (or 11� by 7� for thinner brownies) pan with coconut oil, or spray with extra virgin olive oil cooking spray.

Beat softened cream cheese with electric mixer until smooth. Beat in butter, vanilla, and sweetener. Whisk together dry ingredients. Add eggs one at a time to cream cheese mixture, and beat until incorporated. Add dry ingredients and heavy cream. Fold in nuts. Pour chocolate mixture into prepared pan, and smooth top with a spatula.

Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes for the wider pan, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, and top feels ďŹ rm to the touch.

When done, place pan on wire rack and cool completely. Cool pan of brownies overnight in the refrigerator. Slice into 12-16 squares, and serve.

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container, or freeze cut brownies, individual wrapped in plastic and aluminum foil.

Nutrition Facts per serving (makes 16 servings). 116 calories / 8.5 g fat / 4 g saturated fat / 13 g carbs / 6.5 g ďŹ ber / 7 g sugar / 4 g protein

Sweet Potato Bake 5 sweet potatoes 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon ďŹ ne grain sea salt 1/3 cup raw, unsweetened grated coconut 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped Parboil sweet potatoes (about 10 minutes).

Remove the potatoes from heat and slice into 1 inch circles. In a mixing bowl combine coconut milk, ginger, maple syrup and salt. Place sweet potato sections into a baking dish. Pour coconut milk combination over the sweet potatoes.

Sprinkle with coconut, drizzle with olive oil and bake uncovered until warm and the coconut golden roughly 30-40 minutes. Remove and sprinkle with the walnuts.

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Nutrition Facts per ½ cup serving. 130 calories / 6 g fat / 1.5 g saturated fat / 17 g carbs / 2.5 g ďŹ ber / 4 g sugar / 2 g protein

Join us!

Many associate the holidays as a time of temptation that results in extra inches in our waist line. Some feel guilty for enjoying larger than usual portions of calorie dense dishes. Join me Monday, Nov. 21, at 5:30 p.m. for the Healthy Eating Series, “Sweet Alterations for Healthy Holiday Celebrations.� Learn alterations for your favorite usual dishes and holiday recipes to keep them healthy and tasting good! Recipes, and sample snacks will be provided. – Andrea Wolfer, RD, LDN

Healthy eating for the holidays and beyond

By Anne Hart If you’re worried about putting on pounds during the holidays – and just about everyone is – The Wellness Center at Dowell Springs can put all of those fears to rest with a plan that will show you how to enjoy eating healthy not only for the coming weeks but for the rest of your life.

The nutrition services here are offered year-round and are part of the center’s overall program designed to give you easy choices for a healthier, happier lifestyle. The best part? It all works!

Dietitian and personal trainer Andrea Wolfer teaches a class on recipe modiďŹ cation at 5:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month.

Tonight’s class is entitled “Sweet Alterations for Healthy Holiday Celebrations,� and will show you how to change recipes so that holiday favorites are actually good for you while still tasting delicious.

The class is free for members and $15 for non-members.

Twice a month Casey Peer, the center’s chief dietitian, teaches a class called “Eating with Diabetes Made Simple.�

Peer says the class “takes the complexity out of meal planning for people with diabetes. We show you how to eat regular foods.

It’s a balanced way of eating that

shows you don’t have to buy sugar-free foods to eat well if you have diabetes.�

Cost of the class, which meets for an hour and a half twice a month, is $20 for members and $40 for non-members.

Nutrition is a major focus in The Wellness Center’s LiveWell Lifestyle Change program as well. One component of that class is taking the group on a grocery store tour. Peer says, “We will take what you learn in the classroom and make it real, applying healthy eating knowledge to actual purchases.�

And with Christmas just weeks away, keep in mind the Center’s gift certiďŹ cates.

They are a fun and thoughtful gift for a loved one, a special friend or an entire family. They are available for group or individual classes.

Buy a package for private consultations with a Registered Dietitian or gather two, three or four friends to schedule a private class and split the cost.

The gift-giving ideas – just like the healthful beneďŹ ts – are almost limitless at The Wellness Center. Info: 232-1414.

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Deakins takes Lions, tigers and turkeys the helm While meandering along the walking trails of the Knoxville Zoo, visitors can enjoy watching a number of animals including elephants, penguins, and one of the more popular species … turkeys.

By Jake Mabe New Knox County school board chair Thomas Deakins says his two main goals are to continue to boost parental/community engagement and to develop a better relationship with Knox County Commission and Mayor Tim Burchett.

Deakins, of Farragut, says the first goal can be achieved not only through technology but also by school board members talking to civic groups, teachers and parents about the recent statemandated changes in public education.

“We can’t lay that burden solely on teachers because they have enough on their plates. The PTAs do a great job, but we also need to find a way to touch more parents, and not just them, but everyone. Everyone is affected by public schools.”

Deakins says he is looking forward to the board/commission retreat in January.

“Understanding each other’s role, understanding our needs and their perception of education and (issues) in their districts, and have some discussions about capital and where we want to be as a school system. We’ve got to show goals, where we want to be in two years, three years and four years, and then (show) how you get there.”

This year, Deakins says, will be the “measurement year” for the new state education standards.

“This will be the bar,” he says of the TCAP and valueadded scores that will be recorded this year (and released next year) under higher state standards.

He says initially he heard from teachers who were “worried and scared” about the new state-mandated teacher evaluation process.

“Now, some (teachers) actually like it. The biggest negative I hear is that the principals and master teachers have to do a lot of work.”

Deakins says that’s one reason a state committee has made changes to the evalua-

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“Everybody (in the private sector) gets evaluated. It’s not a bad thing to see where you are.”

Deakins said he initially was against outsourcing school custodial duties, but supported the superintendent’s recommendation (which was voted down) because, “I felt like our employees were very well protected in the contract.

“It represented $2.3 million in savings, and when you’ve got to try to close a deficit, $2.3 million is a good start. We’re looking at every possible way to create efficiencies so that the last possible place to cut is in the classroom. It’s painful, but it’s a good discussion to have.”

Deakins and Cindy Buttry were displaced from their districts in the recent commission-approved redistricting plan that aligns commission and school board districts.

“The big thing for me is it gives me an area where I do not live, and I really don’t know the people all that well.

The good thing is I had always said I was going to term limit myself and this sort of solidifies that. At the end of the day, if the public wants to vote for the same board member and commissioner, it will be achieved. It’s not about me.

“In two more years, there will be something else for me to do. I just don’t know what that will be.”

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about fluffing up and showing off for visitors.

When Barley was growing up, the staff at the zoo would post updates on its Facebook page with a huge response from the community. Frequently, there was more of an interest shown in Barley’s milestones than in that of the other animals.

This season’s cooler weather will not send Barley into hiding considering his digs at the zoo are heated in the winter time. When not in his enclosure, though, you can find him roaming the grounds of the zoo, looking for something sparkly. Info: www.knoxville-zoo.org.

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Activities for the week of Nov. 21: ■ Monday, Nov. 21: 8:45 a.m., Advanced Cardio; 9:30 a.m., Watercolor; 10 a.m., Bridge; 10 a.m., Cardio; 12:30 p.m., Sit N Be Fit; 1 p.m., Healthspring Medicare updates and information for 2012; 1:30 p.m., Belly Dancing.

■ Tuesday, Nov. 22: 8:45 a.m., Tai Chi 1; 9:30 a.m., BB Bridge; 10 a.m., Oil painting; 10 a.m., Digital class; 11:15 a.m., Pilates; 12:30 p.m., Canasta/PIN; 12:30 p.m., Yoga; 2 p.m., Line dancing.

■ Wednesday, Nov. 23: 11 a.m., decorating day for the holidays at the center.

■ Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25: closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Info or to register for classes: 670-6693. Complete calendar listings available at www.knoxcounty.org/seniors.

Program for teen moms at YWCA The YWCA Y-Teens has started a new program for pregnant teens and teen mothers. The program will provide workshops on life skills, healthy relationships, leadership training and more. The group will meet weekly, beginning 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center, 124 S. Cruze St. All pregnant teens and teen mothers under the age of 18 are welcomed. There is a fee of $12, but financial scholarships are available for those unable to pay. Info: Kate Schriver, 546-0651, or visit www.ywcaknox.com.

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The team at Young-Williams Animal Center would like to introduce you to 10-year-old female tabby Abellona. This sweet senior has love, affection and beauty to offer her new family. Hopefully, someone will see past her age and know that, at 10, a cat is just getting started. Abellona’s adoption fee has been prepaid through the center’s Furry Friend program. She is available for adoption at the main center at 3210 Division St., now open daily noon to 6 p.m.

The “new” center at Young-Williams Animal Village, 6400 Kingston Pike is also open daily from noon to 6 p.m. Visit www.young-williams.org to see photos of all of the center’s adoptables and call 215-6599 for more info about pets.

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The unofficial mascot for the zoo’s Kids’ Cove exhibit is Barley, a 6-monthold hand-raised Narragansett turkey whose parents are originally from a farm in Maryville. Barley is one of only 1,000 breeding birds of his species in the country. Although he is handsome and a “rare breed,” he doesn’t let it go to his head.

According to Cynthia Maples, head keeper of the animals at the Kids’ Cove, Barley is a friendly fellow who enjoys being petted by the families that visit the zoo. He likes bright and shiny objects and is all

A side profile of Barley, the Knoxville Zoo’s most handsome feathered friend. Photo

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Cancer survivor support groups, Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings and Tuesday evenings, at the Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee (formerly the Wellness Community), 2230 Sutherland Ave. Support groups for cancer caregivers, Monday evenings. Cancer family bereavement group, Thursday evenings. Info: www.cancersupportet.org or 546-4661.

■ Free Varicose Vein Screenings will be held Monday through Friday, Dec. 5-9, at various locations around town.

Request a screening online at www.premierveinclinics.com.

■ The Knox County Public Library and UT’s College of Health, Education and Human Services will host a class for parents to help them guide children through various kinds of loss. “Navigating Loss: Helping your child through grief or change” will be offered at the Farragut Branch Library 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 3. Info: 974-3845. Registration: www. knoxlib.org/griefworkshop.

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ATTENTION will pay $200 cash for 2 or 3 yr. old Shih Tzu or Pug, housebroken please. 865-218-9928

Misc. Pets

■ Stop Smoking: 215-QUIT (7848) is a program of the Knox County Health Department. The hotline is answered 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

■ Support group meeting for family members or caregivers of an adult with a mental illness is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Cherokee Health Systems, 2018 Western Avenue. Info: Rebecca Gill, 602-7807 or www.namiknox.org.

■ UT Hospice conducts ongoing orientation sessions for adults (18 and older) interested in becoming volunteers with its program. No medical experience is required. Training is provided. Info: 544-6279.

■ UT Hospice Adult Grief Support, for any adult who is suffering loss, meets 6 to 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month in the UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info or to reserve a spot: 544-6277.

141 Farmer’s Market 150 Autos Wanted 253 Furniture Refinish. 331

N.E. New 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA, #1 BEAUTY CO. AVON BLUE TICK PUPS, GREAT PYRENEES FREEZER BEEF. Angus & Hereford, 2 car gar., frpl, lots Reps Needed! Only UKC reg., 1st shots puppies, CKC reg, of upgrades, $950 mo. $10 to start! Call Marie & wormed, 4 males, raised w/goats, all natural fed. $1.25/lb. live weight.

599-8174; 865-938-7200 at 865-705-3949. $200 ea. 865-908-1169 $250. 865-776-8771 423-887-5342 Border Collies, 9 wks.

WEST KNOX, conv 140 shots, wormed, preloc, 2 br, 2 ba, 1350 Cats fer country home, sf, gar, vaulted ceil, LAB Puppies, absolutely $125. 865-376-1861 frpl, patio, all appl, HIMALAYAN Kittens gorgeous, black, white, I'm Paying Top Dollar CFA. Grand champ. ***Web ID# 893220*** community pool. for Standing Timber, blonde. 11 wks, 108 yr Very lovable. $150 & $895/mo. 865-242-2819 ch bdln on father, Parhardwood & pine. 5 Boxer Holiday Pupup. 865-283-1556 ***Web ID# 895655*** acres or more. Call ents on prem. $400+/pies, Ready to go. ***Web ID# 894201*** 865-982-2606; 382-7529 865-560-6866; 363-5815 AKC reg, S&W UTD, WEST TOWN/CEDAR ***Web ID# 889113*** POP, M&F, brindles BLUFF, 3BR, 3 BA, & blacks.

865-577-7103 Dogs 141 loft rm & sun rm, 2 LAB PUPS, AKC reg. Building Materials 188 or 865-300-8487 lv msg choc., car gar., like new M&F, dewormed, cond $1295/mo AIREDALE Terriers, ***Web ID# 894421*** 1st shots, 6 wks. $300. VANITY, DOUBLE, AKC, red line type, Lease + dep. 865Call 423-470-6028. custom solid oak, w/ CHIHUAHUA 8 weeks, $450. 606300-4591, 405-5908 light gray & white PUPPIES (5), all PIT BULLS, 6 wks, 549-2421 swirl marble top. colors, 7 wks. $200 ***Web ID# 893662*** red nose, parents on 61"W x21"D x32"H, each. 865-742-2670 site 4 F, 2 M, Trucking Opportunities 106 BICHON FRISE CKC, ***Web ID# 892778*** $525. 423-253-3772 $200/ea. 865-973-0292 ***Web ID# 892164*** 6 wks shots/wormed ***Web ID# 893085*** ENGLISH SPRINGER year's guar. 4 M, SPANIELS, 8 wks Pomeranian Pups,

$400. 423-404-4189 old, reg., 3 M, 1 F, CKC, 1st S/W, vet Buildings for Sale 191 CDL CLASS A truck puppeeperson@yahoo.com $200. 865-806-1586 chkd, $125-$225. 423driver.

Immediate ***Web ID# 894790*** 442-7275;423-836-7456 STEEL ARCH BUILDopening. FT/PT. Call ***Web ID# 894176*** INGS Fall Clearance 9a-3p, M-F. If you Golden Doodle pups, Save $$$!!! Build bewant to work, call POMERANIAN Pups, fore winter. 20'x24', CKC, 2 yr health guar., me. 992-1849. cute & adorable, 25'x40', more. Ltd ready now, $300. 931CKC, S&W, 1 Yr.

528-2690; 931-261-4123 supply avail at disguar. 1 F $400, 1 M count. Ask about dis$375. 423-404-4189 play savings!

866puppeeperson@yahoo.com 352 0469 Sheltie Puppies, AKC Exercise Equipment 208 reg, sable & white, 1 M, 2 F, born 10/15.

Boflex Ultimate 2, $400. 865-661-0372 exc cond. Various ***Web ID# 894196*** attachments. $800.

OBO. 865-389-4546 Yorkshire Terriers, AKC, F, 8 wks, S/W, ***Web ID# 893118*** will be tiny. $500$650. 865-659-3848 Medical Supplies 219 ***Web ID# 896419***

Local manufacturers & Staffmark

meets 6 p.m. the third Monday of every month at Baptist West Cancer Center, 10820 Parkside Drive. No charge, light refreshments served. Info: Trish or Amanda, 218-7081.

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Rascal Handicap scooter, 600 series, red, new batteries, like new. $1900/or make offer, (paid $3100.) 423-562-3080

Boats Motors

232

African Grey Parrot, Timneh, 6 yrs old, talks, SAILBOAT, 1985 incl lrg cage & perch, Newport 27, bottom $800. 865-898-4928 job 5/11. Inbrd diesel, wheel steering, set of sails, well Free Pets 145 full maint, gally, head, water system, slps 4 comfortably. Lots more! $12,000/obo. ** ADOPT! * * 865-363-4845 Looking for a lost pet or a new ***Web ID# 893249*** one? Visit Young-Williams Animal Center, the official Campers 235 shelter for the City of Knoxville & Knox County: CAMPERS WANTED 3201 Division St. Knoxville.

We buy travel trailers, www.knoxpets.org 5th Wheels, Motor * * * * * * * * homes & Pop-Up Campers. Will pay cash.

423-504-8036

Farmer’s Market 150 FALL CUTTING GRASS HAY, sm square bales, avg 55 lbs. Starting $3/bale.

865-850-0130. Straw

bales also available.

ATV’s

238a

A BETTER CASH DENNY'S FURNITURE OFFER for junk cars, REPAIR. Refinish, reglue, etc. 45 yrs exp! trucks, vans, running or not. 865-456-3500 922-6529 or 466-4221

Guttering

Vans

256

333

HAROLD'S GUTTER SERVICE. Will clean front & back $20 & up.

Quality work, guaranteed. Call 288-0556.

CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY Touring 338 2005, cloth seats, Landscaping loaded, 41,450 mi., $12,995. 423-442-4115 LANDSCAPING MGMT Design, install, mulch, small tree/shrub work, Trucks 257 weeding, bed renewal, debri clean-up. Free estimates, 25 yrs exp!

Honda Ridgeline 2011, 4WD, deep maroon, Mark Lusby 679-9848 tan lthr, moonrf, all access., never in 345 rain, 1K mi, new Paving cond. $29,700. Cost $36,000. 865-765-6933

4 Wheel Drive 258 Honda Ridgeline 2008, 33k mi, bedcover, trlr hitch, steps, $22,000. 865-661-8504

Sport Utility

261

GMC YUKON 2000, runs great, leather, sunroof, 2 wh. dr. $4200/obo. 865-388-8808 ***Web ID# 893119***

Imports

262

Toyota Camry 1992, V6, AT, PW, 30 mpg hwy, great cond., new tires, ^ $2500. 865-579-0593 TOYOTA PRIUS 2009, red, 50k mi, excellent cond. $17,500.

865-680-2111

Tree Service

TOYOTA PRIUS Pkg 6 2007, 33k mi, beige, warranty. $17,500. 606-248-2551 ***Web ID# 894007***

Domestic

265

CHEVY CAMARO Z28 1995, white, canvas conv., 5.7L eng, 350hp, 123K mi. $5,800. (865) 332-7085 or 640-0935 CHRYSLER Sebring 2005 conv., touring edit. 78K mi., green w/blk. top & int. $8000. 865-599-1325.

Flooring

330

CERAMIC TILE installation.

Floors/ 1999 John Deere Gator walls/repairs. 32 yrs 6x4, only 106 hrs, VGC, exp, exc work! asking $5500, apprsd John 9 3 8 -3 3 2 8 $5800. 423-566-9441

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