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Karns Elementary School second-graders celebrate with teacher Debbie Kelley when the annual egg drop is named in her honor. Photos by Sara Barrett
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‘Say It Loud’ at Pellissippi State Pellissippi State Community College’s Magnolia Avenue Campus will host a showing of “Say It Loud: Knoxville During the Civil Rights Era,” a documentary chronicling local events that were part of the Civil Rights Movement, 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, in the community room. The community is invited to the free event, which features a brief presentation by Theotis Robinson Jr., one of the first African-American students to desegregate the UT campus in 1961. The campus is at 1610 E. Magnolia Ave.
Helping farmers accept EBT cards The Knox County Health Department and Nourish Knoxville are partnering to help farmers and farmers market managers accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards (commonly referred to as food stamps). A free sign-up will be 9 a.m. until noon Monday, April 20, in the KCHD auditorium, 140 Dameron Ave. Info: Katheryne.nix@ knoxcounty.org or 215-5170.
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Jamaya Hundley’s egg contraption flew away with the wind, but in the end, she was vindicated.
The mouths of second-graders at Karns Elementary School were agape on April 3 when more than 100 raw eggs were dropped from the rooftop. The annual egg drop is the brainchild of second-grade teacher Debbie Kelley, who has organized and hosted the event for the last 25 years. This year, it was renamed Ms. Kelley’s Annual Egg Drop in her honor. “They just need to have fun experiences while learning how to solve problems in the real world,” said Kelley of the students. “The kids get so excited,
and we’ve got this down to a science.” Students are given a list of contest rules to make their egg container, including a size limit of 12 square inches, and instructions to use the engineering design process. “This was a STEM activity (science, technology, engineering, math) before there was STEM,” said Kelley. Students inspect all packaged eggs and make predictions before the big drop. They keep track of which ones survive by charting the results on a graph. Kelley started out 25 years
ago dropping eggs for her own class, but as the event grew in popularity, it slowly encompassed the entire second grade, which includes 11 classes. Nowadays other teachers, staff and parent volunteers take part. Kelley is the master of ceremonies. Last year after having extensive arm surgery, Kelley enlisted the help of her teammate, teacher Ginger McNeeley. “Last year was the first year she went on the roof, and she knocked the light right off the building with the first egg she dropped,” To page A-3
West Knox County road projects ahead By Wendy Smith Knox County’s Engineering and Public Works Department is responsible for a host of services, like codes enforcement, solid waste and recycling, and stormwater management. But when Senior Director Dwight Van de Vate spoke Dwight Van to the Council of de Vate West Knox County Homeowners last week, he focused on what is surely the department’s biggest challenge: transportation. Several important road projects are, or soon will be, underway. The next phase of the Parkside Drive improvements, which started in 1995 and will total around $10 million for all phases, is expected to start in June, he said. Parkside Drive will be widened
to five lanes from Mabry Hood Road to North Peters Road, in front of Cedar Springs Book Store. A “long overdue” replacement of the guardrail on Lyons Bend Road should begin within two weeks. The mile-long guardrail will cost the county $100,000. The county’s Strategic Transportation Plan includes a list of 25 priority projects, and Canton Hollow Road is No. 1, he said. Because of crash data, the intersection of Canton Hollow and Woody roads will be “an excellent place to start.” The $1.1 million cost of smoothing the curve and reconfiguring the intersection is high because it includes the acquisition of a home. Estimated completion is June 2016. The intersection of Gleason Drive and Ebenezer Road will be “much improved” by lowering the grade of Gleason from 16 percent
to 12 percent and the addition of a traffic signal. Since the project will require the road to be closed for 60 days, work will be scheduled around closure of schools for summer. Van de Vate said he hopes to begin in June, but there’s a possibility that work will be postponed until May 2016. The Karns Connector, which extends Karns Valley Drive across Garrison Road to Oak Ridge Highway, is estimated to be completed by May 2017. Van de Vate observed that the pace of construction in the county has picked up. “If you live next to a vacant lot, someone is probably considering it for development.” After a discussion of new developments on Northshore Drive, a council member asked if Northshore is likely to be widened. Most of Northshore is a state route, and widening it would be
expensive because utilities would have to be moved, Van de Vate said. “I suspect that before Northshore is on deck for widening, I will be retired.” Others complained about rushhour traffic at Sherrill Hills and on eastbound North Peters Road. “Some days, I feel like I’m in the business of making everybody unhappy,” Van de Vate said. Frank Slagle said Chancellor John Weaver has ruled in favor of the use on review for a 246-unit apartment complex at Northshore Town Center, ending a long battle fought primarily by county residents against the project, which is in the city. John Schoonmaker reported that First Baptist Concord is deciding whether to sell acreage surrounding Shoreline Church, located at Westland Drive and Pellissippi Parkway. Food City has expressed interest in the property, he said.
Cyclists aim for photo finish By Betsy Pickle Outdoor KnoxFest focuses on easygoing, fun activities. But two cycling events bookending the weekend will get the competitive juices going. Outdoor KnoxFest kicks off Friday, April 24, with Take Only Pictures, an urban scavenger hunt that also marks the end of the Tennessee Bike Summit. The Knoxville Mountain Bike Checkpoint Race, one of the final events on Sunday, April 26, also involves photos but focuses more on the city’s trails. The Appalachian Mountain Bike Club is organizing Take Only Pictures, a first-time entry in Outdoor KnoxFest. The free ride, open to all, is “AMBC wishing farewell to the folks that came in for the Ten-
nessee Bike Summit,” says Matthew Kellogg, the club’s president. Take Only Pictures starts and ends at The Public House, 212 W. Magnolia Ave. Teams of two or more gather on the back deck by 5:45 p.m., with the race starting at 6 p.m. They will be given a list of tasks that will take them around Knoxville, and they must take pictures as proof and upload them to an assigned phone number. Kellogg is mum about the destinations. “You’ve got to play to whatever’s happening in town at the time,” he says. “Of course, there’ll be the standards, like a picture in front of the Sunsphere. There’ll be some that involve random strangers. There’ll be one with your team and
bikes in an elevator.” The scavenger hunt will take place on city streets, so bikes should have taillights. Cyclists will need a smartphone. “As soon as pictures start coming in, we are going to display them on the screen at The Public House,” says Kellogg. Images must be uploaded by 8 p.m. The awards ceremony will be at 8:30. This is the third year for the Checkpoint Race at Outdoor KnoxFest. It costs $40 if preregistering at active.com and $50 day of race, with all proceeds going to Legacy Parks Foundation. Categories for participants are open, women, single speed and teams with a combined age over 90.
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Life-long Karns resident Genea Sims and her family discuss menu options at Senor Cactus. “It’s exciting to have another restaurant here. I’ve lived in Karns all my life, so for me, going from nearly nothing to two great places to eat is incredible. Karns is really growing, in a good way,” said Sims. Pictured are Genea Sims, Jon Eubanks, Casey Morrison, Brandon Lee, Brittney Dalton and Hunter Dalton-Lee.
Karns welcomes Senor Karns’ newest restaurant, Senor Cactus, officially opened last week, offering the community authentic Mexican food in a friendly environment with excellent customer service.
in part, by Oscar Mendoza and Eduardo Ayala including La Parrilla in Turkey Creek, Hacienda DeGollado, and el Cantarito I & II in Oak Ridge. “This is not a chain. Each place may serve Mexican food, but they are all different. We want this place to fit in like a good neighbor so it Nancy Anderson is designed with Karns in mind,” said Ayala. According to state Rep. Roger Kane, Senor Cactus is Senor Cactus isn’t a chain the only restaurant between restaurant, but it is the lat- Clinton Hwy. and Hardin est in an impressive lineup Valley that serves alcohol. of Mexican eateries owned, The location is perfect. Not only is it near the red light
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said Kelley of McNeely. “I’m training her to take over. As long as I’m still teaching, though, I’m going to help with the egg drop. And as long as I want to eat, I’ll be teaching!” she said with a laugh. Kelley’s favorite egg dropping memory is that of a student who created the perfect basket for his egg. He had attached 10 helium balloons to the top and a weight onto the bottom. “It was perfect … the perfect design, the perfect fit for the egg, the perfect landing. But as he sat with it afterward, he accidentally untied the weight from the bottom, and there goes the egg still
tied to the balloons. We all watched it sail up over the top of the middle school across the street,” she said. The boy was so upset, Kelley made him a special award for the egg that traveled the farthest. Kelley said she’s seen eggs in peanut butter, in Jell-O and many other messy substances. This year, student Jamaya Hundley was ready to watch her egg drop, only to find out it had been blown away by the wind. To everyone’s surprise, it returned to be the last egg dropped for the day. “If they can do the learning in a fun way, it sneaks up
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Senor Cactus co-owners Oscar Mendoza and Eduardo Ayala get a hearty “Welcome to the neighborhood” from state Rep. Roger Kane and Knox County Commissioner Ed Brantley during the April 10 grand opening at 7811 Oak Ridge Hwy. Pictured are Oscar Mendoza, Roger Kane, Ed Brantley and Eduardo Ayala. Photos by Nancy Anderson
Believe it or not, that popcorn ball in Katherine Burgess’ hand holds a perfectly preserved egg that made it through a fall from the top of a building.
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A-4 • APRIL 15, 2015 • Shopper news helping hand that makes the DeBord arrangement logical. DeBord determines quarterback philosophy and $369,750 raise plus camp strategy. Sheridan implesupplement and bonus pro- ments details. What Sherivisions. Sheridan, 26, son dan contributes creates of an NFL coach, once a time and space for DeBord walk-on quarterback with to roam the practice field the Wolverines, is obscurity and coordinate the offense. personified, a graduate asAmazing what goes on sistant at Tennessee after a behind the screen. I and othbrief rocket ride flamed out. ers who wondered what in Nick was the official the world Jones was thinkquarterback coach at West- ing didn’t attach proper sigern Kentucky and South nificance to Sheridan. He is Florida ahead of his time, a/the quarterback coach. It relatively soon after he was so happens he and DeBord old enough to vote. speak the same language. OK, so he got fired. That Nick was a reserve QB Willie Taggart’s team went at Michigan when DeBord 2-10 certainly wasn’t Nick’s was a coordinator there. fault. Taggart, the head DeBord and Bill Sheridan, coach, called plays. Nick’s dad, were together on UT connections (Mike the staff at Ann Arbor. They Vollmer was a former ad- have known each other at ministrator at Michigan; least forever, maybe longer. Zach Azzanni was offenButch Jones, being from sive coordinator at Western Michigan, knew all about all Kentucky when Sheridan those connections. He knew got his first best job) redi- the association would funcrected Nick to Knoxville last tion smoothly before the year. He performed well. rest of us (I in particular) He wasn’t able to save Jusfigured it out. tin Worley’s season, but he Alas, now we all know helped Dobbs do what he why Butch gets paid more. did. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His Sheridan is now the address is westwest6@netzero.com.
DeBord now de ’man I have sort of switched sides. I was once a doubter, never a certified critic, but I am now a Mike DeBord advocate. In the beginning, I was surprised that Butch Jones would try to pass off his old friend, a line coach, as a quarterback guru. Solicitation of supporting quotes from famous names was phony as a $20 Rolex. Remarks were obviously scripted. That magical transformation still generates skepticism, but it no longer matters. DeBord is going to be a better offensive coordinator than was the previous good guy, Mike Bajakian. I don’t know why Mike II wasn’t here earlier. He was available. DeBord can help Don Mahoney identify and instruct offensive tackles – which improves the chances of gaining a yard when a yard is critical. DeBord can assist Robert Gillespie as needed with running backs – which im-
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proves the odds on gaining tough yards. DeBord can help all concerned, starting with Jones, remember and embrace the proven concept of getting the football to playmakers. DeBord can help win games. After all that is said and some of it becomes reality, Nick Sheridan can help DeBord in the refinement and polishing of Joshua Dobbs and basic instruction of young quarterbacks. Presto, all will soon be right in Tennessee’s football world. The Vols may not lose another game. It is just a matter of two more Michigan men working closely together. DeBord, 60, got the billboard treatment and the
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If the first week of construction on the Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project is a sign of what’s to come, business owners and their employees, workers at two nearby hospitals, plus West Knox and Alcoa Highway motorists getting into and out of downtown better hunker down for a long, bumpy ride. The project has begun with utility work in the
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westbound lanes of Cumberland and on side streets between Volunteer Boulevard and 22nd Street, where the road has been narrowed to two lanes.
“I really felt sorry for the guy at the Exxon station,” said Joe Kirk, landlord of the Cumberland Avenue Starbucks. “He was barricaded in. Nobody wanted to let the cars coming down 22nd Street out, and customers couldn’t get in.” “It’s going to be like a two-and-a-half year blizzard,” said Copper Cellar Corp. CEO Mike Chase, who opened The Original Cop-
per Cellar on Cumberland Avenue in 1975. “Nobody comes out during a blizzard. On Wednesday night, our business was off 30 percent.” That, coincidentally, is the amount of traffic planners aim to take off the stretch of road known as The Strip – permanently – to make the area pedestriTo page A-10
Lowe fallout ripples across state Former Knox County Trustee Mike Lowe entered the K n o x County Detention Center April 11 to begin a one -yea r term he Mike Lowe plea-bargained for stealing at least $200,000 while in office. Now auditors are tightening up personnel practices statewide in the wake of Lowe’s plea and a jury conviction of his employee Delbert Morgan, who was paid for time not worked. This case has dramatized the random personnel practices of elected officials across the state. Indulge me a moment … in 1998 this reporter broke a big political story by examining the paper timecards of employees of then-Circuit Court Clerk Lillian Bean. We published photos showing days marked “V” for vacation, “S” for sick, and “LB” for comp days given to those who worked a political day for Bean, such as selling soup beans during the Museum of Appalachia’s annual homecoming. Bean was subsequently defeated by Cathy Quist Shanks. Obamacare also puts pressure on counties to maintain accurate personnel records, according to Union County Mayor Mike Williams. Employers now must provide IRS
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form 1094-C, showing an offer of employer-provided health insurance based on hours worked. Williams said he understands why elected officials might not want to come under a county personnel policy, and they are not required to. “But if they want their own (policy), it must be in writing and consistent.” If Union County can adopt a unified personnel policy, why can’t Knox County? Showing up should be the baseline. No more ghosts. No more “work from homes.” No more comp time for electioneering. No more “comp time” at all. And consistent vacation/sick leave. It’s not fair to the employees who show up and work hard to carry these freeloaders on the public payroll. And while we welcome state auditors to the game, it should not fall to underfunded auditors or the random reporter to ferret out abuse. Private businesses monitor work time and pay for production. Government must do no less. Sandra Clark has published The Shopper since 1971 and hopes someday to get it right. Contact: 865-661-8777 or sandra.clark@ShopperNewsNow.com.
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Making Knoxville bike-friendly Austin McLaughlin recently moved here from Denver. While he thinks Knoxville folk are friendly in general, he doesn’t see that in the way we drive. His 1.5-mile bicycle commute to the University of Tennessee can be harrowing, depending on how he hits the lights.
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Jon Livengood, alternative transportation coordinator for the city, discusses the Bicycle Facilities Plan with Brian Blackmon, project manager of the city’s office of sustainability. Photo by Wendy Smith
“It never feels safe,” he admits. Austin was one of approximately 100 who attended the presentation of the final draft of Knoxville’s Bike Facilities Plan, which ranks 120 proposed projects within the city limits. The purpose of the plan is to “advance Knoxville as a city where biking is safe, convenient and a desirable mode of transportation for residents and visitors.” The plan, prepared by Kimley-Horn and Associates and Toole Design Group, identifies bike routes that could be enhanced by new bike lanes, greenways and road markings. The estimated cost of all 120 projects is $38 million, but Ernie Boughman of Toole
Design Group emphasized that the document is for planning purposes only. None of the projects will happen without community buy-in. Why should we buy in? Unlike Austin, most of us would be too frightened to commute via bicycle. That’s the problem. Knoxville isn’t a bicycling community because it isn’t safe to cycle here. And we will likely be slow to finance expensive facilities, like bike lanes, because we’re not a bicycling community. It’s a classic circular argument. Austin describes Denver as progressive and outdoors-oriented. Motorists respect cyclists there because they’re used to seeing
them on the road, he says. He thinks motorists are unfriendly to cyclists here because driving is a necessity in Knoxville. That’s currently true. Knoxville is a sprawling, suburban city. It’s also true that more cars are being added to our roads every day. Even those of us who will never pedal to work can see the benefit of some of those cars being parked while their owners ride to work. The perks of being a bike-centric community go beyond safe bicycle commutes. Knoxville would be fitter, rather than fatter, and our reputation for being outdoorsy, like Denver, would be enhanced. Visitors would come. They
would spend money. The city’s Bicycle Facilities Plan is a blueprint for how to interrupt the circular argument for why we aren’t bike-friendly. Boughman told those at the meeting that other cities have successfully implemented bike plans by creating momentum. People need to talk about, and champion, the proposed bike facilities. Momentum is also created by getting facilities “on the ground,” he said. The first project on the list is new bike lanes on Chapman Highway. The estimated bill for the project is $666,500, but state and federal funding could cover up to 80 percent of the cost of new bike facilities. The plan recommends three phases, each more expensive than the last, over a 10-year period. That model works because communities tend to get on board after they see the positive impact of increased cycling, he said. As Boughman says, we don’t have to eat the whole elephant at once. We just need to take the first bite. Let’s encourage our elected officials to move our city toward being a bike-friendly community. Review the Bicycle Facilities Plan at www. cityof knoxville.org/ bicycleplan.
Patrol car/taxi educates about DUI You’re driving down a city street when you see one of Knoxville’s finest coming toward you in a classic blueon-white squad car. Instinctively, you let up on the gas, grip the steering wheel a little harder and glance at the speedometer to see how far above the limit you were.
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By the time you look up, the cruiser has passed, so you glance in the rearview mirror to see if it’s turning around and – it’s gone! The only thing visible in the mirror is a yellow taxi, headed in the other direction. You’ve just had a sighting of the Knoxville Police Department’s latest educational tool: a patrol car with the traditional police livery on the front half, but painted like a yellow cab on the back half. It’s specifically designed to persuade you that it’s much cheaper to call a cab than to be caught driving while intoxicated. “We’re trying to let
Captain Bob Wooldridge shows off the patrol car/taxi used by KPD to educate the public about the costs of driving while intoxicated. Photo by Bill Dockery
people see that they have a choice,” said Capt. Bob Wooldridge, who works in safety education for the department. “We recommend that if someone has an adult beverage, they should never drive – they should call a cab.” Slogans decorate the taxi end of the vehicle – “Call a Cab” and “Booze It & Lose It” – as well as a calculation of what a cab ride will cost you: “$2 to get in, $2 per mile.” The numbers spelled out on the hood of the patrol car let you know how much your ride will cost if you are busted for DUI. Including fines, loss of license, DUI school, bail, insurance, law-
yer fees, etc., the total for a first offense quickly grows to almost $19,000. “It’s a wonderful educational resource,” Wooldridge said. “This car has gone viral.” KPD officers take the half-and-half car to carnivals, safety fairs, schools, the Knoxville Zoo and neighborhood watch meetings. It draws a crowd anywhere it shows up, giving officers a chance to talk about crime prevention, especially those crime and safety issues associated with driving under the influence. “We had it out on the Cumberland Avenue Strip for all of UT’s home football games. It was very popu-
lar,” he said. “I drove it to a Chick-fil-A and people filed out of the restaurant to look at it. “We’ve had people pull up beside us at stoplights and snap pictures.” Wooldridge, who joined the department in time for the 1982 World’s Fair, said that the cruiser-taxi is the most popular resource he has seen in his 33 years with KPD. “This is our way of being proactive,” he said. “It’s part of our mission to make stronger, safer neighborhoods in the city of Knoxville.” Patrol officer Travis Shuler brought the concept to the department, and the Governor’s Highway Safety Office quickly bought in. The department took delivery in October 2014. An Internet search showed that several cities across the country are using a similar vehicle. It’s usually parked at the KPD offices at 2422 Mineral Springs Ave. in North Knoxville, but Wooldridge said the department is happy to bring it to community meetings and other special events. The safety education unit can be reached at 2151510.
Greenways lacking under Rogero The 150th anniversary of the assassination of President Lincoln was yesterday (April 14), and the 150th anniversary of his actual death is today. One can only speculate how American history might have been different had he completed his second term instead of his vice president, Andrew
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Johnson, a former mayor of Greeneville, Tenn. ■ Greenway advocates are perplexed at the limited progress in the construction of greenways in Knoxville under Team Rogero. She has personally been missing in action on this issue as she was with the 911 Board for the first three years of her term. She does not meet with the Greenways Commission or the greenway coordinator on any regular basis. Consequently, the only significant city-built greenway in her first 3.5 years as mayor is the one on Cherokee Farms called the Knox Blount Greenway, going from Buck Karnes Bridge to Marine Park at 2201 Alcoa Highway. As of this writing there has not been an official opening or announcement, but the greenway is built. There is no entry at the Buck Karnes Bridge; however, there is parking at Marine Park, which is a county park, and one could easily walk on the greenway from there. The road at the bridge is about 25 feet above the greenway with no means of walking down to it. There is no signage at Marine Park, and a yellow ribbon is in front of part of the entrance. However, one could easily bike or walk on this fully completed greenway
despite no announcement. It dead-ends at the bridge where one would have to turn around and return to Marine Park. The Greenways Commission is chaired by the very able Brian Hann, who is the new Will Skelton when it comes to greenways. Several commission members are frustrated with the snail’s pace at which things are moving. The Urban Wilderness in South Knoxville was built by private efforts. Remember the First Creek greenway that Mayor Rogero proudly announced in her first budget message in 2012? It is now almost four years later, and it is not completed or open. Clearly Team Rogero talks the talk but fails to walk the walk when it comes to greenways. Major big-time excuses and no action. Until the mayor shows personal interest, greenway construction will move at a glacial pace. Even with the infusion of $1 million from last year’s major property tax hike for greenways, little has happened that is visible. ■ Governing Magazine honored Mayor Rogero in its March issue with a photo and mention as a Democratic candidate for governor in 2018. Rogero is term-limited if re-elected mayor this September. ■ Meanwhile, businesses on Cumberland Avenue are losing customers due to the construction underway. It almost amounts to a city-sponsored “taking” without compensation. One wonders when the city and council will address this issue of getting folks to Cumberland Avenue. How much inconvenience must occur before someone speaks up? ■ The two mayors will soon announce their choice for MPC director. The committee has made its recommendation. Victor Ashe is a former mayor of Knoxville and U.S. ambassador to Poland. Contact him at: 865-523-6573 or news@ ShopperNewsNow.com.
GOSSIP AND LIES ■ Gov. Bill Haslam was grand marshal for the Mule Day Parade in Columbia. Actually, this is good news. At least he didn’t march behind the mules. ■ Sen. Bob Corker actually cut to a commercial while being interviewed on WBIR’s “Inside Tennessee.” Corker does a smoother transition than sometime-host Mike Donila. He’s had more experience on TV. ■ State Rep. Ryan Haynes will do a good job as state GOP chair. But why in the world does he want the job? Legislators wield power and earn less than $30K. State GOP chairs raise money and earn $100,000+.
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Reagan Chitty, 5, and Harmony Jaccard, 5, say they are best friends since preschool and are happy to be in kindergarten together as well.
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Hardin Valley senior Charlie Cianciolo talks about being president of the United S t a t e s , people take note. Especially when he writes it in the form
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Harden Valley Elementary School kindergarten teacher Cindy Hannah Molloy, 5, seems tentative about going to kindergarBryant introduces Sarah Galloway to a book she’ll learn to read ten and is encouraged as mom Jessica Malloy promises her in Bryant’s class. Pictured from left Cindy Bryant, mom Jenni- daughter she’ll make friends and have fun learning. Photos by Nancy Anderson fer Galloway, and Sarah Galloway, 5. “Building self-esteem and reading skills is the best part of the job,” said Bryant.
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Valley Academy senior Karan Goyal is excited to be spending a big part of his summer in China, socializing without Karan Goyal using one word of English. “I’m looking forward to how well I can speak the language with people who speak it fluently,” said Goyal. He received a full scholarship to study Chinese in China thanks to the U.S. Department of State National Security Language Initiative Program. Goyal said he enjoys Chinese because it is similar to a puzzle. “The language itself is so interesting … if one part of one character is changed, it has a completely new meaning,” he said.
of an essay. Cianciolo won first place in this year’s PTA essay contest themed “If I Were President for a Day ….” “If I were president for a day, I would try to give a speech to Congress to discuss the congressional and presidential stalemate in the nation,” said Cianciolo. “I tried to think of the most pressing issues.” Cianciolo has competed previous years and placed two other times. He feels this year’s topic was a standout because it helped open students’ eyes to things going on in their country and in Washington. Cianciolo said he would suggest the competition to other students because it isn’t too time-consuming and helps improve writing skills. He plans to attend UT in the fall to study civil engineering.
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■ PK Hope Is Alive Parkinson Support Group of East Tennessee will meet 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, at Kern UMC Family Life Center, 451 E. Tennessee Ave., Oak Ridge. Program: “The Progression of Parkinson’s Disease” by Kelly Arney. Bring lunch/ snack and beverage. Info: Karen Sampsell, 482-4867; pk_hopeisalive@bellsouth. net; pkhopeisalive.org.
■ The Alexander Technique, An Introduction, 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, Knoxville Healing Center, 313 N. Forest Park Blvd. Preregistration with confirmation is required. Info/ registration: Lilly Sutton, 3877600, or www.Alexander TechniqueKnoxville.com. ■ Guided Mindful Relaxation class, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, April 16, Knoxville Healing Center, 313 N. Forest Park Blvd. Preregistration with confirmation is required. Info/ registration: Lilly Sutton, 387-
■ UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group meeting, 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April
Members of the Hardin Valley Academy robotics team wait for their chance on the competition floor. Pictured are: Rowan Palmer, Holland Hysmith, Lakin Scott, Charlotte Whitman, Gavin St. Pierre, Daniel Mountain, Jake Brown and Logan Clowers. Photo
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If you have never attended the FIRST Robotics competition, think about putting it on your calendar next year. I didn’t know what to expect when I entered the Knoxville Convention Center, but the place was alive with activity. Fans filled the Goyal will live with a stands, surrounding the host family and will study competition floor and raisChinese four hours a day. “It ing the noise level as they will really be sink or swim,” cheered for their favorites. he said. He plans to study Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University with a minor in Chinese. who has received a full scholarship to study Chinese in China this summer sponsored by the US Department of State National Security Language Initiative Program.
Many individuals at the competition took the fun to a new level, dressing in costumes to support their schools and ■ Knox senior co-ed softball league sign-ups now open. raise school spirit. For women age 55+ and men Near the back of the 60+. Cost: $10. Games: 9-11:30 room, teams made adjusta.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, ments to their robots, preCaswell Park, 650 Winona St. paring to head to the comInfo: Bob Rice, 573-2189, or petition area (or discussing jeanreif63@att.net. their results). With all the fans turning out in high numbers to create a buzz as exciting as any sporting event, the contest was nothing I had expected, ■ Council of West Knox but at the same time, more. County Homeowners meets
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21, UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info/reservation: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277. ■ UT Medical Center’s Livewise is offering four free cancer screenings 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, in the medical center’s Cancer Institute. Free screenings include those for prostate cancer, skin cancer, oral cancer and colon cancer. Discounted screenings offered are a mammogram and cervical cancer screening. Advance registration required to 305-6970. Info: www. utmedicalcenter.org.
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■ Erin Collins, a third-year interior design student, is the recipient of the 2015 Brinkmann Scholarship, one of two top academic scholarships awarded by Gensler annually. The scholarship also will provide a paid summer internship for Collins at any at Gensler regional office in the nation. Collins has elected to intern in San Francisco. This is the first time the Brinkmann Scholarship has been given to a UT student.
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■ District 6 Democrats meet 6:15 p.m. each fourth Tuesday at the Karns Library, 7516 Oak Ridge Highway. Info: Clay Mulford, 257-6744, or Janice Spoone, 771-5920. ■ Karns Republican Club meets 7 p.m. each first Tuesday at Karns Middle School library. ■ Karns Lions Club meets 6:30 p.m. each first and third Monday, Karns Community Center, 7708 Oak Ridge Highway. Info: http://karnslionsclub. com/. ■ Northwest Knox Business and Professional Association meets noon each second Thursday, Karns Community Center Building, 7708 Oak Ridge Highway. Info: http:// www.karnsbusiness.com/.
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One in a million
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your father. So do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows. (Matthew 10: 29-31 NRSV) We are one in a million – that phrase that annihilates or transcends, depending. (“The Postmistress” by Sarah Blake)
Simon Evans holds a goat to be given to a Haitian family in need. “Goats are pretty cool. It’s the size of a dog, but it isn’t nearly as soft,” he said.
Bringing hope to Haiti
D’Anna Johnson and Savannah McNelly plant fruit trees in a Haitian village. Photos by Bryan Thomas
By Nancy Anderson “It’s about empowering people,” said Grace Baptist Church youth pastor Bryan Thomas, referring to a recent youth mission trip to Haiti. “It isn’t so much about giving away free things. It’s about putting long-range programs in motion.” Thirty-one young people from Grace Baptist Church, accompanied by six adults, traveled to Haiti over spring break to work in villages about an hour outside Portau-Prince. Thomas said for many, traveling outside the United States to an impoverished nation was eyeopening. “For a lot of the kids, it’s their first time out of the country, and that changes their whole worldview. To be able to see that not everyone is American … not everyone has the things we have – in fact, most people don’t – I think, for them, it opened up their eyes to see that the need around the world is great and that they can make a difference. A lot of students were really impacted by what they saw and want to go back next year.” The students spent their spring break doing vacation bible school activities with the children, planting fruit trees, building a large latrine and giving away goats. The trees will bear fruit to eat and sell, the latrine will improve living conditions, and the goats provide both food and income. All were funded by Grace Baptist Church and organized by Mission of Hope, a worldwide organization dedicated to lifting people out of poverty through empowerment. Thomas said giving away
Annihilation or transcendence? Startling choices. I bought Blake’s paperback for some light reading. Ri-i-ight! Turns out it was the story of a small New England seaside village during World War II. It is told from the viewpoint of a radio news reporter (no TV in those days, remember) who was eventually sent to Germany to send eyewitness reports back home. One in a million. Of course, the figure seared into our world-wide consciousness is six million: the number of Jews who were annihilated by Nazis simply because they were Jewish. To think of the systematic murder of six million people boggles the mind. To imagine that normal, walking-around folks could be ordered to obey such a mandate – and do so! – is beyond comprehension. Yet it happened, and every one of those who
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died were one in a million. A unique individual who had been created by God. I am not saying that they were perfect; I am sure there were heroes and rascals alike included in that number. The point is that they were human and their only crime was being part of a population that Hitler hated. (In addition to Jews, there were other populations who were targeted: homosexuals, persons with diseases, the elderly, the weak.) There were sturdy souls who cared, who helped, who fought to end the horror. One in a million. Never again, please God, will they be needed to right such a wrong.
FAITH NOTES ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, will celebrate its 200th anniversary 9 a.m. Sunday, May 3, with special services and activities. Everyone invited. Info/schedule: 690-1060 or www. beaverridgeumc.org.
Morgan Parker and Kimberly Palmer build a latrine for a nearby church and school. three pairs of breeding goats was one of the most fun things the group did, and he was surprised to realize what an impact the goats would have on the village. “We worked with Mission of Hope to buy and distribute three pairs of breeding goats for about $175 each. That’s an unimaginable amount of money to most villagers. A local pastor chose three families to receive the goats under the condition they give back a male and female offspring in the following two years, so the cycle can continue to supply more and more families with food and income. “This is only the second time the goat thing has been done, so it was a big deal in the village. There was a big ceremony to choose the families, go over the agreement and pray over the goats. It was a very neat, very happy and exciting day for everyone.” Thomas summed up the experience saying, “A trip like that exposes the needs
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Simple needs By Carol Shane When you think about people helping people, there are many organizations in our town that offer services to those in need. The Love Kitchen, Second Harvest Food Bank, KARM – just a partial list would take up half the page. The Knox Furniture Ministry is committed to assisting folks in a very specific way. An offshoot of the Compassion Coalition, which endeavors to provide every conceivable type of service, help and goods to Knoxville’s needy, the Knox Furniture Ministry is a group of churches and nonprofit agencies with one mission: to restore hope, dignity and stability to those in need
through the gift of furniture. They want to ensure that everyone has “a bed to sleep in, a chair to sit on and a table to eat from.” Such simple needs, and yet most of us take them for granted. Strictly a provider, the ministry is unable to upgrade existing furniture, replace items previously provided or move furniture from one place to another. Training is offered to those who are interested in volunteering for the organization. Those wishing to receive furniture are referred by an approved church or agency in Knox County. No walk-ins or self-referrals can be accepted. After a church or agency has completed a home visit
Knox Furniture Ministry volunteers load items to be delivered to those in need. Photo submitted and verified that the client has a legitimate need, a referral form is sent to the organization, and a delivery coordinator oversees the rest of the process. This time of year, many folks are doing spring cleaning and tossing out a lot of unwanted items. In this regard, most of us are blessed with too much rather than not enough. Please consider helping out the Knox Furniture Ministry with a gift of furniture, or as an individu-
al volunteer. Or maybe your church would like to get involved. “Imagine living without a bed,” says the ministry’s webpage at West Towne Christian Church, one of the participating congregations. For more information, call the Compassion Coalition at 251-1591 or visit www.compassioncoalition. org/furniture.pdf. Send story suggestions to news@ shoppernewsnow.com.
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A troop of macaques scrambles for survival in “Monkey Kingdom.”
Kevin James can’t escape his true calling in “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2.”
Monkeys, murders and mall cops vie for audiences By Betsy Pickle This week’s movie lineup spans four very different worlds. Disneynature brings us “Monkey Kingdom,” an intimate look at toque macaques on the island of Sri Lanka. Filmmakers follow a low-ranked macaque dubbed Maya as she scrambles to survive – and to make a better life for her child. Timed to honor Earth Day, “Monkey Kingdom” is narrated by Tina Fey. For every ticket sold during opening week (April 17-23), Disneynature will make a donation to Conservation International to help protect monkeys and other endangered species in their natural habitats. Opening exclusively at Downtown West, “True
Story” is based on a true story (duh). Jonah Hill plays a disgraced journalist who forms an uneasy alliance with an accused killer, played by James Franco, who claims to have been living as the reporter. Trying to get at the truth, the journalist puts his marriage – and possibly more – at risk. The cast also includes Felicity Jones, Gretchen Mol and Robert John Burke. In “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2,” the title character finally takes a well-earned vacation, heading for Las Vegas with his teenage daughter before she goes off to college. But he’s not the kind of guy to take a holiday when trouble arises, which it does. Kevin James returns as Paul Blart from the original 2009 comedy. The cast
includes Raini Rodriguez, Daniella Alonso, Neil McDonough, D.B. Woodside, Nicholas Turturro, Ana Gasteyer, Bob Clendenin and Shirley Knight. A dead girl reaches out to her former classmates in “Unfriended,” a new twist on horror. While six friends are video chatting one night, they receive a Skype message from beyond the grave, and they soon believe they are dealing with a supernatural power. Hoping to do for online chat what “The Blair Witch Project” did for video recorders, “Unfriended” goes into R-rated territory to scare viewers. The cast includes Heather Sossaman, Matthew Bohrer, Courtney Halverson, Shelley Hennig and Moses Jacob Storm.
Video-chatting proves dangerous for a group of high-schoolers in “Unfriended.”
Jonah Hill tries to dig the truth out of James Franco in “True Story.”
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Mackie’s back in town By Carol Shane
“The Threepenny Opera,” opening tomorrow night (April 16) at the Clarence Brown Theatre, is not exactly the feel-good family fun event of the year. But it’s hugely popular for a reason. Newsweek magazine has even called it “the greatest musical of all time.” At the center of it all is Macheath, one of the most famous antiheroes in the world of stage musicals. He’s the one Bobby Darin, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong sang about in “Mack the Knife.” The lyrics have been called “violent and seedy” by NPR’s Murray Horowitz, and it’s fair to say the rest of the show can be described the same way. It is, after all, about a class struggle between the haves and the have-nots. Adapted by dramatist Bertolt Brecht and composer Kurt Weill from “The Beggar’s Opera,” written by John Gay in the 18th century, the musical debuted in Berlin in 1928 and was instantly popular. By the time Brecht and Weill fled Hitler’s takeover of Germany in 1933, it had been translated into 18 different languages, with thousands of performances to its credit. Central to the play is Weill’s score, infused with the spiky, swinging rhythms of jazz and blues. And this time, instead of hunkering down in the orchestra pit, the band will play onstage. “It’s definitely exciting to have the costume and makeup experience!” says Melony Dodson, who covers a variety of instruments on the synthesizer for the production. Dodson, known to
Brian Herriott as Macheath and Lise Bruneau as Jenny Diver in Clarence Brown Theatre’s current production of “The Threepenny Opera”
■ The 5th Woman 2015, 8-10 p.m., Ula Love Doughty Carousel Theatre, 1704 Andy Holt Ave. Info/tickets: www.eventbee. com/event?eid=168526933.
■ The Threepenny Opera, Clarence Brown Theatre Mainstage, 1714 Andy Holt Ave. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Info/tickets: www. clarencebrowntheatre.com.
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SATURDAY-SUNDAY ■ Orchid show and sale, Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave. Hosted by the Smoky Mountain Orchid Society. Admission free. Info: smos@frontier.com or www. smokymtnorchidsociety.com.
FRIDAY many as the host of WUOT’s Morning Concert, says her last experience playing onstage was in “Tommy” in 2009. In the current production, she says, “The band is like the house band in an old, beaten-down theater. It’s dark, falling apart and perhaps a little shady. We’ve all, including most of the actors, seen better days.” Dodson is intrigued by the orchestral scoring. In the original productions, seven players covered a total of 23 parts, including some unlikely instruments. “So,” says Dodson, “someone is supposed to know how to play guitar, bandoneon, cello and banjo.” CBT music director Terry Silver-Alford will share duties this time with visiting music director Michael Elliott, musical theater coordinator at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. Silver-Alford will play key-
board and conduct. “The orchestration is haunting and dissonant – a German music-hall sound with an edge,” he says. “The musical numbers don’t function the same way as in a traditional musical. They are often very presentational and serve as commentary in the ideas or themes in the story. Brecht often used music as a ‘distancing effect’ to keep the audience reminded that they are in a theater watching a show.” He’s enjoying what he calls a “mélange of styles,” ranging from Gilbert and Sullivan to tango to jazz. CBT’s artistic director, Calvin MacLean, directs the show. Anyone in his position has his hands full, but in this case, along with the usual formidable responsibilities, he had to choose – from a long list – an English translation from the original German. “We chose
Robert David MacDonald’s translation with lyrics by Jeremy Sams because of its clarity and wit,” says MacLean. He especially likes the song translations because they have “Brecht’s biting irony and humor. The play text makes the action clear, and the dialogue has Brecht’s insightful commentary but with a contemporary edge.” As Macheath sings near the end, “What’s picking a lock compared to buying shares? What’s breaking into a bank compared to founding one? What’s murdering a man compared to employing one?” “The Threepenny Opera” runs through May 3 and is recommended for mature audiences. For more information, visit clarencebrowntheatre.com or call 974-5161. Send story suggestions to news@shoppernewsnow.com.
Market Square and one at the Gallery Shopping Center. Tomato Head began almost 25 years ago as a lunch-only spot in a struggling Market Square. Called the Flying Tomato, the restaurant was open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. only. Owner Mahasti Vafaie didn’t really want pizza on the menu. The space she was renting, however, had a pizza oven that the landowner didn’t want to move, so a tradition was born. Vafaie made fresh bread and desserts each morning and jumped in as a supporter of the arts and neighborhood. Her business and influence on Market Square grew as the
■ Alive After Five concert: Leftfoot Dave & The Magic Hats, 6-8:30 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Tickets: $10; $5 for members/students. Info: 934-2039. ■ Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony, “Pastorale,” 7:30 p.m., Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Part of the KSO Moxley Carmichael Masterworks Series. Tickets: 291-3310; www. tennesseetheatre.com; at the door. ■ Dancing for the Horses, 6 p.m., Grande Event Center, 5441 Clinton Highway. Local stars paired with professional dancers compete before a panel of celebrity judges. Fundraising event for Horse Haven of Tennessee. Info/tickets: www. horsehaventn.org/dancing. ■ Knoxville Skies Star Show, 4:30-5 p.m., The Muse planetarium, 12804 Pecos Road. Tickets: $2. Can purchase without museum admission. Info: www.themuseknoxville.org. ■ Midnight Voyage Live: TAUK, 9 p.m., The International, 940 Blackstock Ave. Info/tickets: www.intlknox.com. ■ The Black Cadillacs, with Sol Cat, Johnny Astro & The Big Bang, 8 p.m., Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St. Info/tickets: knoxbijou.com.
SATURDAY ■ Breaking Beats with Themed DJ Set by Breaking Bad’s RJ Mitte, 9 p.m., The International, 940 Blackstock Ave. Info/ tickets: www.intlknox.com. ■ EarthFest 2015, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., World’s Fair Park. Activities include scavenger hunt, live music, activities and crafts for kids, Mercury thermometer exchange, exhibits and more. Free event. Info: www.knox-earthfest.org. ■ Kukuly and the Gypsy Fuego perform, 8 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Vintage jazz. Tickets: $12, some discounts available. Info/tickets: www.jubileearts.org. ■ River & Rail Theatre Inaugural Fundraiser and Preview, 7:30 p.m., Emporium Center for Arts and Culture, 100 S. Gay St. Free admission. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks provided. RSVP requested. Info: 407-0727; info@ riverandrailtheatre.com.
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Tomato Head Should there be a test before you are allowed to get married that the two of you have to be able to share a pizza with only minor substitutions? That’s probably not a good idea. I have heard some happy-looking couples order “half and half” pizzas that shouldn’t be allowed in the same room, much less on the same crust. “Ummm, we’ll have the large Hawaiian. Hold the pineapple on her half and the ham on mine. Add pepperoni on one half and figs on the other …” If you want a pizza with flavors you never thought you would like but are absolutely delicious, go to Tomato Head. There is one at
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■ Tennessee Valley Doll & Toy Show, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Holiday Inn West, 9134 Executive Park Drive. Antique to modern. Tickets: adults $6; ages 1-12 free. Info: www.knightshows. com. ■ Three Rivers Rambler Springtime Express Steam Train Rides, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Three Rivers Rambler, Volunteer Landing. Info/reservations: www.ThreeRiversRambler.com.
At Tomato Head, this pizza features a white sauce with blue cheese, walnuts, Roma tomatoes and ricotta cheese. Photo by Mystery Diner
downtown area did. There is a lot more than pizza on the menu. The sandwiches offer flavor combinations that make you scratch your head before you order, then pat your stomach afterward. The homemade soup choices are often a happy surprise, and the vegetarian offerings aren’t just for vegans.
The Blue Cheese and Walnut Pizza is one of the restaurant’s white pizzas. The white sauce is a perfect backdrop for the blue cheese, Roma tomatoes and ricotta cheese to shine. The walnuts add not only flavor but a good crunch. The pizza is delicious. Share it with someone you love – no substitutions!
SUNDAY ■ Bill Burr: The Billy Bible Belt Tour, 8 p.m., Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Tickets: all Ticketmaster locations, www. tennesseetheatre.com. ■ Brahms Requiem, 6 p.m., Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. Presented by the Knoxville Choral Society and the Carson-Newman A Cappella Choir. Tickets: adults $20, students $10; available at the door. Info: 981-8263, www. claytonartscenter.com.
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business Rebuilding Haiti By Bonny C. Millard Haitian Serge Michel believes that his country has the potential to develop into a wealthy, well-developed country on the world stage, Serge Michel and he’s working to help move Haiti in that direction. Michel spoke to the Rotary Clubs of Farragut and Knoxville about Haiti’s history and his vision of what the nation can become. Michel said Haiti needs to break the continuing cycle of an underdeveloped country. While in Knoxville, Michel also visited Pellissippi State Community College to study community college programs. Michel is in a leadership-development training program as a Fulbright Humphrey Fellow 2014-2015 at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Breaking the cycle can be achieved by rebuilding Haiti’s national infrastructure, restructuring the educational system, restoring Haitian patriotism and civic pride and establishing a visionary and inspirational leadership that will engage
the people, he said. Michel said that Haiti’s assets would allow it to become wealthy, pointing out that Haiti has many untapped mining resources including oil, gold, silver and marble. Tourist attractions highlighting the island’s historical and natural sites can also be a draw. Since its independence in 1804, Haiti has struggled with both internal and external factors – including government corruption and a devastating earthquake in 2010 from which the country is still recovering – that have kept it from progressing, he said. Although Haiti was the first black nation to gain independence, it initially faced diplomatic isolation because it took other countries, including the U.S., almost 60 years to recognize Haiti’s independence, he added. The internal struggles include what he called “predatory elites” and the nonexistence of a middle class. According to his bio, Michel helped cofound and is vice-chair of the board of GRAHN-Haiti Think Tank Group and Actions for Building a New Haiti, a branch of the worldwide GRAHN. The organization’s goal is to help rebuild Haiti.
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UT Gardens swing into spring By Anne Hart The timing was perfect last week when Sue Hamilton, director of the UT Gardens, spoke to the Rotary Club of Bearden at Sue Hamilton the height of one of the prettiest springtimes in memory. Few spots are any more glorious in the spring – or actually at any time of year – than the 10 acres over which Hamilton has supervised development during the last 32 years. And she’s far from finished. Hamilton told the Rotarians that on the drawing board at the UT Gardens right now is a children’s garden, which will feature a treehouse complete with a fireman’s pole for young visitors to ride back down to terra firma after they have enjoyed the leafy view from above. Plans are also underway for a wetlands area that will be used as an educational tool, particularly for school children. UT Gardens features numerous other individual gardens, among them a wildflower meadow which attracts bees and other pollinators, an elaborate rose garden, a large hosta garden and a kitchen garden.
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Short-term goals yield long-term results I am a runner. At the beginning of 2014, my longest distance logged was 3.1 miles. I was the proud repeat finisher of my hometown Turkey Trot 5K race held annually on Thanksgiving morning. The only true motiTaylor Craig vation behind this feat, if I’m being honest, was an extra slice of pumpkin pie later that evening. Fast forward to the end of 2014 and I found myself having trained and completed multiple half-marathons. During my training periods for each half-marathon, I was all too often met with a similar response: “Oh, I could never do something like that.” I couldn’t understand the reasoning for the negative mindset people held about my goal. I have since arrived at a firm conclusion: when I shared that I was training for a half-marathon, most people could only see the big picture of 13.1 miles of draining physical
exertion. Using a disciplined training program, I completed smaller, more frequent training runs that ultimately prepared me for my main goal on race day. If I had tried to run all 13.1 miles during each training run, I would have most likely ended up injured and disappointed. It is far too easy to feel long-term goals are far-away and unattainable. However, any substantial achievement is often best completed by breaking it down into smaller, more frequent accomplishments. This mindset is how I worked up to half-marathons and can be easily applied to our financial goals. ■ Give yourself a deadline, then backfill. “We want our house paid off by January of 2018,” provides more structure than, “We hope to have our house paid off someday.” With a firm end date in mind, we are able to break down what we would need to put towards our mortgage each month. ■ Write down all the details. When we put pen to paper and make our goals tangible, it becomes more difficult to ignore them. By keeping my training calendars on my refrigerator, I was guaranteed to look at it each day.
■ Share your step-by-step plan with someone you trust. If someone we trust is aware of our big financial goal and the small, monthly steps that we are taking to get there, they can help hold us accountable. ■ Create small rewards for yourself along the way. Find ways to reward yourself that do not financially hinder what you are trying to accomplish. Take it from me, pumpkin pie was a great motivator! When we have significant aspirations for ourselves, it is typically based off of some prize at the end – such as that feeling of accomplishment at the end of a race or the pride in writing the final mortgage check with PAID IN FULL on the memo line. Our daily life can easily cause us to overlook our large goals and allow the luxury of time to slip away from us. Making a conscious decision to break these down into step-by-step goals gives us a better opportunity of reaching our personal finish line.
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There are also gardens that test the performance of many types of plants – a huge benefit to area garden suppliers and residents alike who want to make certain their purchases will thrive in this climate. There are shade gardens and sun gardens, annual gardens and perennial gardens, herb gardens and vegetable gardens, woody gardens and gardens of ornamental grasses. Most of them have something to attract visitors all four seasons. Hamilton said residential edible gardens are now
more popular than flower gardens, with many gardeners mixing the two, scattering vegetables throughout the landscape in a practice called “edible landscaping.” Operating as a nonprofit under the aegis of the UT Institute of Agriculture, the UT Gardens are open from dawn to dusk daily at no charge to the public. They host more than 100,000 visitors a year and are the setting for events ranging from workshops and classes for adults to summer camps for children. The Gardens are also a popular setting for wed-
dings and a wide range of charity events. Its popular farmer’s market operates from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Under legislation sponsored by Knoxville’s State Sen. Becky Massey in 2013, the UT Gardens are now designated a Tennessee State Botanical Garden, in partnership with other UT Gardens in Jackson and Crossville. A new garden in the system is planned for a location just south of Nashville. For additional information: utgardens.tennessee. edu.
Cumberland complaints an- and bicycle-friendly. To that end, sidewalks will be widened and the four-lane Strip – perhaps the most heavily traveled street in the city – will be narrowed to two traffic lanes separated by a median, with spaces for left turns at selected intersections. The plan began with the Knox Regional Transportation Planning Organization, was adopted by the Metropolitan Planning Commission and City Council in 2007 and was enthusiastically championed by then-council member Joe Hultquist, who called it his “legacy project” when he ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 2011. Its estimated completion date is August 2017. Its cost doubled after Mayor Madeline Rogero snatched away $10 million earmarked for widening Washington Pike near Murphy Road and redirected it to Cumberland Avenue in hopes of attracting a bidder after nobody responded to the first request
for proposals. Ronnie Collins, president of the Alice Bell Spring Hill Neighborhood Association, has mixed feelings about the money swap. On one hand, he says it’s just another example of empty promises to help the East side; but on the other hand, he thinks it may be a blessing because, “It may kill a project (Washington Pike) we are not sure is good for the community. We’re not sure because we can’t get any information about ideas and plans for the project.” Jim Bletner, a longtime Sequoyah Hills area neighborhood leader who has lived or worked near Cumberland Avenue since 1958, said he’s highly dubious about the project because so many things have changed since the original study: UTordered street closings, new housing creating demands for more parking space. “I think it may go down in history as one of the biggest boondoggles in this community.”
From page A-4 Chase, who has had to fight off city, state and even the federal government to protect his businesses over the past 40 years, said he’s frustrated to hear city officials complain that business owners didn’t speak out soon enough. “I’m just getting too old to fight,” he said. “But they’re pushing me that way.” Chase has a suggestion. He says it’s not too late to allow three lanes of traffic – an eastbound lane, a westbound lane and a turn lane that would serve as an additional rush hour traffic lane eastbound in the morning, westbound in the afternoon. Bob Monday, who owns property leased to FedEx Office and Walgreens, said he expects this construction project to have the same effect on Cumberland Avenue businesses as Henley Bridge construction had on Chapman Highway, only worse. “Business on Chapman Highway is beginning to come back. On Cumberland, it won’t.”
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Elite Protection open in Farragut By Shannon Carey Firefighters help remove debris at the church Monday morning.
By Carolyn Evans Olga Marlar cradled an armload of books – all smoke-damaged. Theodora McCulloch lovingly picked up a brass candlestick, wiping away the soot and applying polish. The two women were part of a host of volunteers who came to their church home on Monday, rolling up their sleeves and sifting through the precious icons and objects of faith at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 4070 Kingston Pike. The mission the day after an early Sunday morning fire that gutted the sanctuary and destroyed classrooms on the floor below, was clear, says Father Anthony Stratis: “To get back
home.” Just one day after the fire, members flocked to the church, answering a call for volunteers. The parking lot was packed with cars, work trucks and news vans. Firefighters cleaned out the rubble, members scrubbed soot off pictures, brass icons and books, and Father Anthony tried to oversee the organized confusion. Staff and parishioners say they are reeling at the losses in their beautiful and iconic church. Olga Marlar grew up at St. George and was part of a team removing smokedamaged books. “It’s devastating,” she says. “I think this is one of the most beautiful churches in the
The Deac family is proud to do business in Farragut. Lori Liakonis helps clean damaged items. Photos by Carolyn Evans Husband-and-wife team Vas and Flora Deac moved their business, America’s Finest Flooring, to Farragut in 2008. Now, their son David has opened a storefront for his award-winning ADT dealership in the same world, with all the mosaics. day services will go on at building. Most churches are wood or the church. The plan is to Elite Protection offers painted. This was absolutely use the hall, a large gather- a full range of ADT prodstunning when you walked ing room, to hold services ucts and services, including this coming Sunday morn- home and business security in.” Marlar says her parents ing and for the foreseeable and home automation, alhelped build the church future. Lori Liakonis, Sunin 1968, and she and her day School director and husband, Troy, attend with media chair for Greek Fest, says members are rushing is still unknown. their two children. “We don’t know how the Theodora McCulloch is to save items that got wet. not only a parishioner but “We appreciate the love and heat has affected the moalso church secretary. As prayers we’ve gotten,” she saics inside the big dome. she polished the candle- says. “It’s been incredibly If they’re not secure, they might fall down,” he says. sticks, she remarks on the uplifting.” The church is well known John Manikas and his unknowns. “We don’t know anything yet,” she says in the Knoxville area for its wife, Irene, 34-year-long about the damages. “The annual Greek Fest celebra- members, are busy cleanfire inspector is still work- tion and its stunning sanc- ing smoke damaged items ing, and the place is full of tuary, complete with domed with a table full of other adjustors. We’re working ceiling, stained glass and volunteers. “It’s awful what furiously to get ready for unique Italian tile work. Fa- happened yesterday,” he ther Stratis says the condi- says. “We had church every church Sunday.” Father Stratis says Sun- tion of the Italian tile work day last week because it was
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holy week.” Last Saturday night the church held a midnight vigil to celebrate Greek Orthodox Easter. The service ended about 2 a.m., and a fire was reported by a passerby on Sunday morning about 7. The entire sanctuary was destroyed. The church put out an email that morning, notifying members not to come to the scheduled Easter service and egg hunt.
Plant guy talks design By Sandra Clark Jack McCoy has a big smile and a heart for kids. He’s going to make somebody a great employee someday. Heck, he’ll probably start his own business. Jack is a student of landscape design at UT, and in his spare time, Jack works at Stanley’s Greenhouses and Plant Farm. While he may shovel errrr … mulch at work, he was a hero to the dozen kids in the newspaper club at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy. Jack talked about his college major, showed sketches of his landscape designs and led a planting expedition outside to put bulbs in the courtyard. Keeping in mind that we’re working with our five senses, listen to some quotes: “The bulb was crunche (sic),” wrote Malaya Thomas. “Jack is a landscape artist who is AWESOME,” wrote Safari Bahati. “We planted seeds and
“I felt soft dirt and smelled leaves. It was hot – very hot.” Jatoria White wrote about hearing Wesley Mills’ (who lives across the street) dogs bark. Wesley wrote about “kicking holes in the dirt,” referring to our lack of a spade. We kicked holes and dug them out with plastic spoons. This won’t make our greatest-hits slide show. Eddys Garcia is working on irony: “Hey, Jack made a fun contest out of drawing a tree and then we planted seeds for colorful flowers … and the most hilarious thing was we digged with tiny spoons. Jack McCoy talks with Malaya “He landscaped our Thomas. Photo by Eddys Garcia minds and our garden!” Destiny Woods always sums up a program well: talked about it. Jack goes “Hey, a landscape artist to college, and he demon- named Jack McCoy had a strated planting techniques. fun contest about who could And we dug a little hole to draw the best tree. We left plant (our bulb),” said Mirna the teachers in to vote while we planted flowers. But Cardenas. “I saw a different type of when we got back, we asked who won and he said, ‘Evseed,” wrote Jada Byas. Madison Thomas noted, eryone. You all won.’”
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that literally map the couple’s world travels. But that isn’t all. Not only does the house showcase Melanie’s paintings, but so do surrounding terraces and patios, where canvases of all sizes are happily tucked in next to pots of bright red geraniums and blooming daisies or posed near a cascading waterfall whose music provides appropriate accompaniment to the lovely blooms – both the living ones and those on canvas. It’s a visual wonderland. A high-end interior deAyres Hall at UT as painted by signer earlier in her life, Melanie Wood. Melanie uses her skills to showcase her work to its best advantage. Pieces are displayed as they would be in any home – the perfect way to let potential buyers know how the art might look on their own walls. Throughout the living and dining areas and in adjacent hallways, there are landscapes of widely varyand her husband, Tom, open ing scenes from this country their home in West Knox- and others interville to the public during spersed with floral the Dogwood Arts DeTour compositions. event, they remove their In the spacious own art collection and re- kitchen, counterplace it with Melanie’s im- top easels display pressionist oils on canvas paintings of bright-
Travel the world with Melanie By Anne Hart If world travels are on your bucket list, there’s a way to reach that goal without ever wandering far from your home. Just ask local artist Melanie Wood for a tour of her
home. There you may gaze upon fields of sunflowers in Tuscany and idyllic farmhouses in the south of France, or acres of bluebonnets in Texas and scenes along the Maine shore. Even closer
to home, glimpse sailboats on the Tennessee River or Ayres Hall on The Hill at the University of Tennessee. Each scene has been created in oil paint on canvas, and each is exquisite. Every spring, when Wood
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ly colored roosters, chickens, vegetables and other gastronomic subjects. Another room is filled with paintings of the Smokies, Tellico and other favorite spots in East Tennessee, including a rooftop view of downtown Knoxville that depicts the Sunsphere reflecting autumn’s golden colors. In the garden room where she does her painting, there is inspiration in abundance: cat and dog paintings and a happy one of a Raggedy Ann doll created by her daughter. Melanie, who is a native of Texas, and Tom, a Memphian, met while students at UT. They lived most of their lives in Houston, traveled the world and moved to Knoxville when Tom retired a dozen years ago. It seems he has done anything but retire, though. His wife keeps him busy helping frame all of that art. Info: www.melaniewoodart.com or 865-212-4809.
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CCS Band performs at Disney
Members of the CCS Concert Winds are all smiles after their performance at Epcot. In addition to the Golden Mickey Award, the CCS Band received the highest rank of Superior at the ACSI Music Festival. This has been a very exciting spring semester for the CCS High School Band! In early October the band rehearsed and prepared for a video audition for the Disney Performing Arts Program.
In early November the CCS Concord Winds (8th-12th) was asked to perform at Epcot! Following their performance, the band was awarded the prestigious Golden Mickey Award for their outstanding
performance! This is a very high honor! Representatives for the Disney Performing Arts recently called CCS Band Director, Matt Stephens to share how impressed they were with the band’s
performance and to personally give an invitation for a return performance! The band plans to go back Spring of 2016. The spring band concert is entitled Into the Woods: A Journey through Imagination. This will be an exciting musical display of the magical, adventurous, and sometimes dangerous world of imagination. The audience will be immersed into a musical journey through ancient Native American lands and Egyptian landscapes as well as travelling through the jungle and a high-stakes adventure in the world of Nordic mythology. CCS Director of Bands, Matt Stephens invites you to” join us as we travel into the woods and into imagination on Tuesday April 21st at 6:30 P.M. in the FBC Worship Center.”
Concord High School Students featured in area Art Shows
CCS congratulates Alysda McHale for winning 1st place in the Tennessee Right to Life art contest!!!!! Her artwork will be used in several promotional pieces for Tennessee Right to Life. Mrs. Fraser shared, “I am so proud of Alysda and all the work she put into this piece of work!!!” The goal for the Concord Christian Fine Arts Programs is to help students to develop
their own style of art and to develop an appreciation for art. Students are taught the
Concord Christian’s Elementary Art Show
Krista Gaddis, Concord Christian’s newest Art Teacher, poses with Luke (2nd Grade) and Ella (4th Grade) Robinson at the Elementary Art Show. The Elementary Art Show included work from each of the K- 5th
4th Grade student Jake Baldwin enjoys showing his parents some of the projects he has worked on this year. Mrs. Gaddis shared “My heart is so full! I am so proud of my talented students and thankful that God lets us share in His creativity!”
elements of art and the principles of design and are given a basis to create art as well as to understand other artist’s styles. CCS Art Teacher, Becky Fraser shared “My desire is for our students to leave CCS having knowledge and skills in the arts. I am proud of the hard work our students have done this year and thrilled for their opportunities to share their talents with the Knoxville community.” ■ DOGWOOD ARTS SYNERGY: STUDENT ART EXHIBITION: April 6 – 30 at the Clayton Performing Art Center at Maryville College. Concord has 4 students whose art was accepted into the show, Alysda McHale, Tori
Simmons, Deborah Allion, and Ella Finley. ■ East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition, Tennessee Right to Life Art Show. CCS students whose works were entered were Jacob Crox, Tori Simmons, Holly Roberts, Noah Marlow, and Alysda McHale. All the pieces will be exhibited at the state Tennessee Right to Life banquet in Nashville. ■ Fay W. Boston Student Art Show: May 8th, opening and ands runs through May 14, in the Gathering Space at CCS. The artwork features middle and high school students. Art works are created from different mediums with a range of styles.
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Spring provides many opportunities for student artists to enter various exhibits in the Knoxville area. Why is it important for Concord Christian School to offer a strong art program?
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Our objective is to meet the creative abilities of every student. Schools tend to make the arts secondary due to budgets and inadvertently tell students that their niche is not important. At CCS, we want to meet the gifting of every student. Each student’s spiritual gifting is different and it is our joy to help identify and enhance it. Because God has blessed Concord with gifted instructors, He has shown us that the Arts both fine and performing must be a priority here.
Jenny Cote celebrates newest book with CCS
CCS Staff get in on the fun with Epic Author Jenny L. Cote. L - R: Jim Akins, Leigh Ledet, Matthew Stephens, Jenny L Cote, Deborah Peddicord, Ryan Foster. Jenny takes a selfie: L-R: Elizabeth Alford, Katie Conaster, Jenny L. Cote
Concord Christian School was the FIRST school in the world to receive a copy of The Fire, the Revelation and the Fall! Award winning author, Jenny L. Cote recently visited CCS to hold a creative writing workshop with 4th – 7th grade students. Students learned how to use foreshadowing from an expert. Jenny illustrated the use of foreshadowing from her own writing and enlisted some of CCS teachers to serve as actors for the morning. Students enjoyed receiving a glimpse of how Jenny creates her stories while gaining tools they can use in their own writing.
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Parkwest surgeon specializes in complex hernia repair For a few years, Marilyn Johnson had a hernia sitting next to her belly button. At first, it didn’t hurt, and her family doctor kept an eye on it. She continued to participate in choir at her church and travel on mission trips. However, when the hernia began to interfere with her daily activities, the Tellico Village resident was told it would need to be repaired. She was referred to Kris Williams, MD, a Parkwest surgeon. “The large hernia defect allowed a significant portion of the organs in her abdomen to be pushed outside the abdominal wall,” Dr. Williams said. Abdominal hernias like Johnson’s can occur for a wide number of reasons, including past surgeries, trauma, weak muscles and increased pressure. Hernias are potential areas where organs and tissues can protrude outside of the abdomen like Johnson’s. Usually, complex hernia repairs must be completed at medi-
As a team, they are comfortable with the procedure and working with one another. “Dr. Williams and Dr. Bradley don’t have to explain things to each other,” Johnson explained. “It cuts down on the time spent completing the repair and means my risk for having a second surgery is lessened.” To repair the hernia and reinforce the strength of the abdominal wall, Williams inserted a piece of synthetic mesh into her abdomen. The mesh supports the soft tissues of the abdominal wall, strengthens the hernia reMarilyn Johnson pair and significantly reduces the rate of recurrence. Once the repair is complete, the abdominal cal facilities in bigger cities than “Since it was a complex process, it organs remain where they should. Knoxville, but because Williams was comforting to know Dr. Wil- The abdominal wall is also reconhad trained in complex hernia liams had completed a fellowship structed for better functionality. repair and abdominal wall recon- with some of the best physicians “The reinforcement of the struction at the Carolinas Medical in the country.” entire abdominal wall helps Center in Charlotte, N.C., Johnson Williams was joined by Fort prevent hernia defects in the was able to stay close to home. Sanders Regional Medical Cen- future,” Williams said. “It cov“It was very fortunate not to ter surgeon Joel “Trey” Bradley, ers spaces that may form herhave to go somewhere else to MD, to perform the hernia repair. nias down the line and means have surgery done,” Johnson said. Bradley also trained at Carolinas. that the hernia will probably not
Hernia 101 Hernias tend to occur in three areas of the body: the groin, the abdomen and the diaphragm. In each of these locations, organs or tissue move through a weak spot in the surrounding muscles. While some men and women have muscle weakness at birth, many people develop it later in life due to heavy lifting, obesity or persistent coughing. This weakness combines with pressure to push organ or tissue through an opening in the muscle wall. One cannot get a hernia solely because of heavy lifting.
have to be repaired again.” “People usually have problems with hernia repeats,” Johnson said. “The mesh keeps everything in place, so there’s much less of a chance I’ll have to worry about that.” After Johnson’s hernia surgery, she stayed at Parkwest for five days recovering and resting. Her husband stayed with her in her room. Upon returning home, Johnson continued to rest and was limited in her ability to lift. “It’s a major surgery,” Williams said. “We want to prepare patients during pre-op so they know what to expect.” Also, Williams explained, researching your surgeon is essential before having a complex hernia repaired. “Find out if he or she has specialized training in this type of repair. Are they adequately experienced?” he said. “They should be, because every hernia repair that fails makes the next hernia repair that much more difficult.”
Surgical Services at Parkwest Whether your surgery is elective or required, Parkwest has a wide variety of specialties to meet your needs. “It is a pleasure to work with well-trained, caring staff in the Parkwest operating suites,” Tracy Pesut, MD, Parkwest orthopedic surgeon, said. “The staff takes extra steps to make sure our patients receive excellent care and have the best outcomes possible.” To reduce recovery time and level of pain, Parkwest offers minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries for general surgeries including hernia repairs, gallbladder removal and hiatal hernia repair. Patients are able to return to normal routines sooner
and with less pain. Other general surgeries include appendix removal, colon surgeries and breast procedures. To prepare for surgery, every patient is scheduled for a Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) appointment. Patients and families are encouraged to ask any questions and voice concerns at this time. “Our priority is patient care and providing the best possible outcomes for every surgery, every time,” Deena McStay, RN, surgery nurse manager, said. For more information about surgical services at Parkwest, call 865-374-PARK or visit www.TreatedWell.com.
It’s allergy time in Tennessee If you are suffering from allergies this spring, you are not alone. Recent studies by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) show Knoxville is one of the worst places for spring allergy sufferers to live. AAFA is a nonprofit group that annually correlates the number of sinus suffers with the pollen scores that are unique to various areas. Knoxville typically ranks in the top 10 each year for being a difficult place for those with allergies. “Complicated sinus patients frequently have significant allergic rhinitis,” said Mark Overholt, MD, an ear, nose and throat (ENT) physician at Parkwest. “If this factor is overlooked, their long-term improvement is compromised. We believe that allergy management is a critical aspect toward assuring that our patients have the best possible outcomes.” East Tennessee is known for offering a variety of outdoor activities. Its proximity to the mountains and lakes make it hard for someone to completely escape allergens that intensify each spring.
Not only does the Knoxville area have many blossoms that cause allergies to react, but its location geographically in the valley traps allergens from escaping past the mountains that surround us. Just as with any medical condition, it’s important to know your body and how it reacts. For those who suffer from allergies yearround, allergy testing is available to help create an allergy relief action plan. An allergy skin test is commonly recommended and performed in a medical office by a professional who is specifically trained to introduce and measure the reactions a person has to common allergens such as pollen, trees, molds, feathers and grasses. “The severe allergy sufferers I see who make the commitment to have allergy testing are glad that they did,” said Jim Seals, MD, another ENT physician at Parkwest. “A patient’s individual test results along with the education they receive in our office increases their understanding of what they can do to manage the triggers of their allergies.” Those with severe allergies may
be encouraged to consider having allergy shots. The prescription for this treatment is unique to each patient and based on what their allergy testing reveals. Therefore, each patient will have a different amount of shots to undergo over a specific period of time. “This solution requires a strong commitment on the part of the
patient. Those patients who persevere have benefited from an improved quality of life and can then enjoy outdoor activities again,” said Dr. Seals. If severe allergies go untreated, one becomes more likely to develop asthma. Nasal polyps are also more likely to grow which will block nasal passages. If the
size of nasal polyps grows beyond that which steroids can treat, they must be surgically removed. Get one step closer to sinus relief by consulting with a Parkwest ENT physician who can help you combat your allergies. Visit www.TreatedWell.com or call 865-374-PARK for more information.
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THROUGH TUESDAY, APRIL 21 Online registration open for the Wildflower Pilgrimage, to be held Tuesday-Saturday, April 21-25, at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Registration fees: $75 for two or more days, or $50 for a single day; students, $15 with valid student ID. Info/to register: http://www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org or 4367318, ext. 222.
THROUGH MAY 20 Applications accepted for the Great Smoky Mountains Trout Adventure Camp for middle school girls and boys, sponsored by the Tennessee Council of Trout Unlimited to be held June 15-20 at Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont (GSMIT) in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Info/applications: http://www.tntroutadventure.org.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 “Packing and Shipping Artwork” with Mike C. Berry, 6 p.m., Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Info: 523-7543 or www.knoxalliance.com/development. html. Sandwiched In lunch and learn program: Wanda Sobieski to discuss “A Call to Action” by President Jimmy Carter, noon, East Tennessee History Center auditorium, 601 S. Gay St. Info: Emily Ellis, 215-8767 or eellis@knoxlib.org.
THURSDAY, APRIL 16 “Death and Taxes: An Advance Planning for Medical Care workshop,” 5 p.m., Wood Auditorium, UT Medical Center. Open to the community. Parking is free. Free Family Literacy Night for families of preschoolers, 6-8 p.m., Pellissippi State Community College. Info: www.pstcc.edu or 694-6400. “Plan Before You Plant: Maximizing the Output of Your Raised Beds,” 3:15-4:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by Knox
County Master Gardeners. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892. “Spring Fling at Cranberry Hollow” free spring decorating class, 6-8 p.m., Cranberry Hollow, 12556 Kingston Pike. Hosted by Farragut Beautification Committee. Attendees are encouraged to bring in baskets, containers and silk floral arrangements to be refreshed and upscaled with new ideas. No registration required. Info: 966-7057.
THURSDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 16-18 “The Night of January 16th” presented by the Powell Playhouse at Jubilee Banquet Center, 6700 Jubilee Center Way. Thursday-Saturday evening: dinner, 5:30 and play, 7; Saturday matinee: lunch, 12:30 p.m. and play, 2 p.m. Tickets: $10 at the door; Saturday matinee only, seniors, $5. Dinner and lunch reservations required: 938-2112. Ticket info: Mona, 256-7428.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17 Celebration of the Young Child, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge, 461 West Outer Drive, Oak Ridge. Admission: $6. Info: Carroll Welch, 482-1074, ext. 105; www.childrensmuseumofoakridge. org. Faculty Poetry Reading, 1 p.m. Pellissippi State Community College Goins Building Auditorium, Hardin Valley Campus, 10915 Hardin Valley Road. Free and open to the community. Info: 694-6638. Healthy U: Headaches Decoded, 10-11 a.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711. Lakeshore Park Farmers Market Opening Day, 3-6 p.m., 6410 S. Northshore Drive. Locally produced grass-fed beef, fresh eggs, artisan bread and cheese, local honey, fresh flowers and vegetables in season.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 17-18 The 5th Woman Troupe Theatre Show, 8 p.m., UT campus. A portion of proceeds will support the Joshua Resource Center for Women. Info: 214-7907 or the5thwoman@gmail.com.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 17-19 Smoky Mountain Fiber Arts Festival; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, 123 Cromwell Drive, Townsend. Info: www.smokymountainfiberartsfestival. org or 448-0859. “The Tempest,” Pellissippi State Community College Clayton Performing Arts Center, Hardin Valley Campus, 10915 Hardin Valley Road. Performances: 7:30
p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and students. Info/tickets: www.pstcc.edu/tickets.
SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Churchwide Missions Day event. 7:30 a.m.1 p.m. Ebenezer UMC, 1001 Ebenezer Road. Groups include: Ebenezer United Methodist Women (rummage sale); Ebenezer Men’s Club (Pit-smoked Barbecue); Ebenezer Roots Youth Ministry (Bake Sale). Info: 6918330. Country Breakfast, Bake Sale and White Elephant Sale, 7-10 a.m., Mascot UMC, 9426 Mascot Road. Breakfast is donations only. Sponsored by Mascot United Methodist Women. Info: 933-1236. Family Fun Day: Drawn from the McClung Museum, 1 p.m., McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park Drive. Featuring activities, crafts, tours, and more while exploring the new temporary exhibit, “Drawn from the McClung Museum.” Free and open to the public. Flea Market, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Loveland Baptist Church, 1320 Spring Hill Road. Rain or Shine. Table rental: $20. Proceeds go to Nicaragua Missionaries. “International Flavors,” 7:30 p.m., Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center. Presented by the Oak Ridge Symphony. Tickets: $25, adults; $10 ages 1929; 18 and younger, free. Final concert this year. Knoxville Alzheimer’s Tennessee WALK, 9 a.m., UT Gardens, 2518 Jacob Drive. To register/donate: www.alztennessee.org/KnoxWalk2015. Info: 544-6288. New Life UMC Spring Flea Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 7921 Millertown Pike. Hot tamales, breakfast, lunch and more. Open house for adult learners, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Pellissippi State Community College Hardin Valley Campus, 10915 Hardin Valley Road. Adult students (those age 24 or older) are invited. Bring copies of transcripts for informal evaluation of potential college credit. Info/ to RSVP: www.pstcc.edu/adult. Pancake Jamboree and Bake Sale, 8 a.m.noon, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Broadway at Emory Place. Hosted by Northside Kiwanis Club. Tickets: $4; $10 for families up to 4. Proceeds to benefit Aktion Club of Northside, Knoxville at the Cerebral Palsy Center and Key Clubs at Central, Fulton and Halls high schools. Shakin’ Not Stirred Parkinson’s KiMe Event, Fox Den Country Club. Tickets: $100. Dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions and casino open to the public. KiMe is a nonprofit organization focused on finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease. Info/tickets: www. kimecnd.org. Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show, the St. John Neumann School gym, 625 St. John Neumann Court. Sponsored by the Women’s Club of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, with fashions presented by Veronica G Boutique. Tickets: $15. Info/tickets: sjnccwc@gmail. com.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 19 Book signing: Dawn Coppock, author of “As Sweet As It’s Going to Get,” 2 p.m., Union Avenue Books, 517 Union Ave. “Come and See!” open house, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 11837 Grigby Chapel Road. Everyone invited. Yom Hashoah Holocaust Remembrance Day Observance, 2 p.m., Jewish Congregation of Oak Ridge, 101 W Madison Lane.
MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20-22 IPad/iPhone Basics class for seniors, 1-2:30 p.m., Farragut Town Hall community room, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Must be 55 or older. Cost: $45. Registration/payment deadline: April 20. Info/to register: www.townoffarragut.org/register or 218-3375.
TUESDAY, APRIL 21 Healthy Cooking Demo: Gluten-Free and Egg/ Dairy-Free Recipes, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 One Street Rag: A Musical & Multimedia Story of Howard “Louie Bluie” Armstrong, 7-9 p.m., Remedy
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CADILLAC CTS 2007. Loaded. Exc. cond. Garaged. 75k mi, silver. $11,900. (865)588-6860; 399-8792 CHEVROLET IMPALA - 2013. LT 41K miles, all power, remote start. Sharp! $9450. Call (865)522-4133. CHEVROLET IMPALA LT - 2012. 22 k, 1 owner, rear spoiler, dual clim. cont. dual air bag syst. Loaded. Orig. in/ out. $15,400/bo. (865)382-0365. Ford Taurus 2004, 4 dr, gray, model TSS, 6 cyl, PW, runs good, $2000 obo. (865)208-6989. Lincoln MKZ 2007, AWD, 119,560 miles, exc cond., Fully automatic, Silver, stereo/CD Memorized settings, 2 owners. $8600. 865-386-8815 TOYOTA TACOMA - 2004. PreRunner SR5, Red/Gray, 3.4L V6 DOHC, Automatic, 74,901 mi., $3,800. (904)5130476.
Classic Cars 1979 VW Super Beetle Conv., all orig., 1 owner, all books & records, 73K actual mi, yellow, tan int., $10,500 obo. 865-679-6836 CHEVROLET CORVETTE - 1980. Clean original 4 speed car. I’m the second adult owner and have had the car for almost 20 years. The car has been in storage for 10 years, started and warmed up every couple of months. Must sell due to health issues. 51,804 mi., $8,750. (865)9402343. CHEVROLET CORVETTE - 2011. Grand Sport, 3 LP, both tops, red calipers. Cost $67,500; 8k mi. $45,000 or trade for street rod. 60k mi extra warr. 8685-809-5167 (865)522-4816. CHEVY CORVETTE - 1992. Convertible, red w/white top, runs & looks great, 92K mi., $8,500. (865)235-5814. FORD MUSTANG - 1968 PS, PB, AT, $10,000. 865-805-2454
Sports and Imports BMW 328I 2013. hard top convertible, loaded, auto, 10K mi., $31,500. 423-295-5393
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1978. Selling due to family death, garage kept, very low mi., runs good. $6000. 423312-0479
HONDA ACCORD - 2004. 6 cyl, 1 owner, leather, totally loaded, SR, heated seats, drives like a dream. Asking $6800 firm. (865)675-1977.
Mercedes Benz 560SL Conv. 1988, soft & hard tops. Blk/Blk. Garage kept. 107K mi. $10,950. (865)408-9936.
HONDA ACCORD 2002, like new, silver, 1 owner, lady owned, loaded, V6, 43K mi., $6500. (865)660-4016. MAZDA SPEED 3 - 2007. 80,000 miles. Call for details. (865)437-7951. Mercedes Benz 560SL Conv. 1988, soft & hard tops. Blk/Blk. Garage kept. 107K mi. $10,950. (865)408-9936. TOYOTA AVALON XLE 2014. V6, pearl white, w/tan/brwn/choc. inside, Bluetooth, heated seats, backup camera, FWD, 14K mi. $26,000 firm. (828) 835-3921; cell 828-557-4879. TOYOTA CAMRY - 2000. AT, loaded, exc. cond. in & out. $3395. Call 865397-7918 or 865-898-8825. VOLKSWAGEN GTI - 2013. Red w/blk int; Autobahn pkg - leath, sunrf, prem audio; blk whl; many VW acc. 14,000 mi., $24,900. (865)776-0146.
4 Wheel Drive CHEV. 1500 - 1992. 4 WD, ext. cab, 95.5k mi., beige w/shell, great truck, new tires. $5750/b.o. (208)569-4194.
Sport Utility Vehicles FORD EXPEDITION XLT 2014 loaded, 8K miles $34,900. 423-295-5393
“A New Music Night,” 7:30 p.m., the Historic Grove Theater, 123 Randolph Road, Oak Ridge. Free concert.
FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Opening reception for “Automata: Art Cars by Clark Stewart,” 5-9 p.m., The District Gallery, 5113 Kinston Pike. Exhibit on display through May 30. Info: TheDistrictGallery.com or 200-4452.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 24-25 Rocky Top Bluegrass Festival, 5:30-11 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, George Templin Memorial Athletic Field, 214 N. Main St., Rocky Top. Featuring live bluegrass music, arts and crafts, food vendors. Tickets: $25 Friday, $35 Saturday, $50 twoday pass plus tax; children under 10 free. Info/tickets/
NEW & PRE-OWNED SPRING CLEARANCE SALE Limited Time Only 2016’S ARRIVING DAILY Show Prices Extended Check Us Out At Northgaterv.com or call 865-681-3030 - Wildwood XL 20’ travel trailer. Awning, heat/air, anti-sway hitch, jacks, two propane bottles, full bath inc. tub/shower, kitchen, queen bed, rear dinette/dbl bed, TV w/ DVD player, lots of storage. Loaded w/extras. Immaculate. $10,500.00 931-456-6105 (931)456-6105.
Motorcycles/Mopeds - HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTCI 2004!Better than new! All chrome! Lots of extras! 19,100 miles. Includes motorcycle lift,onboard charger&more. Selling due to health.Call 660-5993 or email petehicman@hotmail.com (865)660-5993. HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster 1200cc, looks & runs like new, 5800 mi. $3600 for quick sale. Larry (865) 522-8818 YAMAHA V-STAR 1300 - Exc. shape. Low mi. 2007. $5850. (616)260-6584.
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Boats/Motors/Marine MAXUM 2400 SCR CRUISER - 1995, 5.7L, 230 HP Merc Cruiser V8 eng. incl. all the amenities. Kept on Watts Bar lake on lift in boat house. No trlr. avail. Less than 150 hrs. total use. Immaculate, must see. $15,995. (865)376-5167.
Campers & RV’s 2000 PACE ARROW VISION - 36’, 2 slides, twin air & heat, W&D, ref w/ ice maker, all opt. 23K mi, $35,000. (865)850-9613. 2005 Winnebago Sightseer 29R, V-10 Ford on a workhorse chassis & Allison trans., 2 new flat screen TVs & sound bar, 2 slides, dinette & sleeper sofa, queen bed in rear, sleeps 6, plenty of bsmt storage, awnings on all windows. Super nice. Mint cond. 42K mi. $43,900. 423-851-1152
CDL-A DRIVERS: - 1 yr exp. Earn $1200+ per week. Guaranteed home time. Excellent benefits & bonuses. $100% no-touch, 70% D&H. Call 855-842-8498. DRIVERS - Company & Op’s: Increase Your Earning Power! Run Dedicated! Great Hometime and Benefits YOU Deserve! Drive Newer Equipment! 855-971-8527
HONDA ODYSSEY - 2007. loaded, white w/tan lthr. $9,500. (865)482-3037. KIA SORENTO EX 2013. 1 owner, lthr, back up camera, 53K mi., Exc. cond. under warr. $17,995 (865)984-3324. Lexus RX330 2005, AWD, 2 owners, 115K miles, $12,800. 865-680-2656
Trucks CHEVROLET S-10 - 1988. LB, 4 cyl. AT, 146K mi., 2nd owner, looks & runs good, $2500 obo. (865)429-1454. GMC SIERRA - 1984. V8, AT, AC, low mi., LB, very nice, $4800 firm. 865643-7103 Nissan Titan 2006, 5.6LE Crew Cab, 124K mi, leather int., cruise, AC, runs great, $8,750. 207-522-3627
Trailers Newly built Haul-Master heavy duty folding utility trailer, 4’x8’, 1195 lb cap., can be used for motorcycle. $400. 865-705-0505
2008 JAYCO Jay Flight 27RBS $12,500. Living room slide & full rear bathroom. Queen master bed, fold down couch & dinette. See online ad for more! EXCELLENT SHAPE. 865-755-4389 (865)755-4389. 2009 Bounder 1 1/2 BA, 36’, 11K mi, 2 slides, absolutely immaculate. Loaded. $69,900. (865) 438-9398. 2009 TRAIL SPORT 21RB - sleeps 5, light weight, new cond., $9,800. (423)839-0471. 2013 MONTANA HIGH Country 36’ 5th wheel, deeded resort lot, East of Gatlinburg. $73,000. 3 slide outs, smoke/ pet free, has not been towed. RV is in pristine condition, Lot has new asphalt parking and a new large concrete and flagstone patio. 865-964-8092. CAMPERS WANTED
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Travel Trailers, 5th Wheels, Popups, Motorhomes. Will pay Cash (423)504-8036. CHATO SPORT BY THOR 2006 MH Class C 29R, low mi., many new updates, $29,000 obo. (865) 414-1490. EXCELLENT CONDITION, New top of the line Satellite System. Only 71,000 original miles. Chevy Workhorse Engine. Asking 18,000 or Best Offer. A Must See. Call 865-246-8940
2 LOTS - Highland Memorial, value $2500 each. Sell $1600 each. 865414-4615 CEMETERY LOTS - 4 lots Lynnhurst Cemetery. Monument rights. $8,000, (865)922-5227 ESTATE SALE - 2 mausaleum crypt spaces loc. at Highland Memorial Park Sutherland Ave. $5950 total. Owner deceased. Buried at alternate location. Contact Estate Executor at (865)405-8130 GREENWOOD CEMETERY - 2 Adjacent lots near entrance. $3200 for both. (865)256-7922
LYNNHURST CEMETERY - 4 plots. $2595 each. 919-981-8892 or 919-608-1422 LYNNHURST Cemetery. Sec. B3, Lot 911 spaces 4 & 5 Reg. price $3995 each. Sell $2500 each. (865)207-1665
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DINING ROOM TABLE AND CHAIRS - Cherry Queen Anne table and 4 chairs. Table comes with 2 leafs that extend to seat 10 along with custom pads. $575, (865)657-9330
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8’wx9’hx40’ Store tools, equipment, feed, cars, etc. $1395-$1795. 966-9400 x 412
Garage Sales 3 PC. DIN. RM SUITE, CHERRY, - Pennsylvania House, solid wood 3 pc. bookcase, $300, depressed oak enter. ctr, $800. (865)882-7154 bef. 9pm
ATTN: VENDORS Rent your space for our annual Ed Spring Fling Rummage Sale May 2, 9am-Noon. $25 per space. Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters. Edfinancial Services @ Windsor Square 120 N. Seven Oaks Dr. 865-342-5128 for info or to rent a space.
Farmer’s Mkt/ Trading Post Farm Equipment MASSEY FERGUSON 175 TRACTOR Good cond. 28,070 hrs. Runs good. Needs brakes & clutch. $6000 cash. Bush Bull, 6’, $2000. (865)405-8316
OAK FIREPLACE MANTLE with uprights. Near new condition. $400. 865-659-8765
Lawn & Garden JOHN DEERE 425 - 20 Horse Power, hydrastatic, power steering. $2800. (865)257-8672 JOHN DEERE GX 335 - 2003, 291 hrs, 54” deck, like new. $4995 obo $4,995, (865)599-0516 JOHN DEERE X475 - 2005 model, 192 hours, 48” deck, like new condition. $5995 obo. Call 865-599-0516. WHEEL HORSE 520H - Hydrastatic. 20 HP. 48” deck. Exceptional cond. $1900. (865)257-8672
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Antiques WANTED Military antiques and collectibles 865-368-0682
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“The Tempest,” Pellissippi State Community College Clayton Performing Arts Center, Hardin Valley Campus, 10915 Hardin Valley Road. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and students. Info/tickets: www.pstcc.edu/tickets.
SATURDAY, APRIL 25 AAA Driver Improvement Course, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., AAA office, 100 W 5th Ave. 8-hour course. Helps reduce points for traffic offenders and teaches how to reduce risk while driving. Cost: $30 members; $35 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/to register: 862-9254 or 862-9252. AARP Safe Driving class, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6500 S. Northshore Drive. Info/to register: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822. Dogwood Classic 5K, 8 a.m., Cherokee Boulevard. Hosted by the Knoxville Track Club. To register: www. ktc.org/RaceDogwood.html. Info: www.ktc.org; Kelsey Godfrey, kelsey.godfrey@my.maryvillecollege.edu; Kristy Altman, knoxvilletrackclub@gmail.com. Franklin Square Spring Garden Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., The Shops of Franklin Square, 9700 Kingston Pike. Hosted by the Knox County Council of Garden Clubs. Plants, vendors, music, free snacks, crafts and activities for children.
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VOLUNTEER VILLAGE Pool, Club house. Lots -- $99/mo. (865)250-4205
For Sale By Owner CHARMING HOME PRICED TO SELL 1966 Clove, 3BR, Don’t miss this move-in ready ranch home with a desirable open floor plan. Located at the end of a private street, this home features a walk-in, tiled shower in the master bath, new energy-efficient windows and vinyl wood floors throughout the main living areas. Located 7 minutes from downtown and UT campus. Comes with: *Stainless kitchen appliances *Front load washer and dryer *Freshly painted walls *Maintenance-free vinyl siding *Large covered front porch and open back deck. (865)385-6837. HARDIN VALLEY HOUSE - 2233 Berrywood DR, 4BR, Hardin Valley 2233 Berrywood DRAll Brick - 3,350 SQ ft. 4BR/3.5BA3 Car Garage: Central VacNew Deck- New Carpet Finished basement with bath Hardin Valley Schools 1/2 mile from schools Sbryant25@aol.com 865-384-0959 Move in ready!
1,2,3 BR $345 - $450/mo. GREAT VALUE RIVERSIDE MANOR ALCOA HWY 970-2267 *Pools, Laundries, Appl. *5 min. to UT & airport www.riversidemanorapts.com BEST DEAL OUT WEST! 1BR from $375. 2BR $550-$695. No pets. Parking @ front door. (865)470-8686 BROADWAY AND 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
MONDAY PLAZA - 1BR & STUDIOS AVAIL. ON THE STRIP. Starting at $395 mo. For more info (865)219-9000 NORTH, 1 BR APT. - Very clean, new carpet & ceramic tile, $450 + sec. dep. No pets. 865-531-7895
NORWOOD MANOR APTS. Accepting Applications 1, 2, & 3 BR. On busline Equal Housing Opportunity 865-689-2312 SOUTH KNOX/UT/DOWNTOWN 2BR, 700 Sq. Ft. APT, Call about our $299 move in special! 865-573-1000. WEST - GREAT location & schools, 2 BR, 2 BA, W/D conn, $650/mo. $500 DD. No pets. More. 865-588-3433
Homes Unfurnished 3 BR HOME ON THE GOLF COURSE 2741 Cunningham Dr, 3BR, On the golf course in Halls.1264 sq ft,3 BR.Remodeled from the ground up: new floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, windows . Kitchen with new cabinets, refrigerator, dishwasher, stove and microwave. 975/mo. 865688-5171; 865-696-6611 MOBILE HOME - private setting, 2 Br, 2 BA, new H/A, covered deck, $550 + DD. No pets. 924-0484 WEST - Fox Run Subd. Exec home 4 BR, 2.5 BA, lrg kit., fam rm, LR, DR, office, fncd level backyard. 865803-7978
Condos Unfurnished PLEASANT RIDGE 2 BR, 2 BA, $750 mo. 865-544-1717 or 865-740-0990
Duplx/Multplx UnFurn WEST - Family neighbor, completely remodeled, granite countertops, 2 bedroom, 2 full baths, w/d connections $875.00 month, 1 year lease (865)216-5736
Townhouse/Villas Unfurn KARNS AREA - 2BR, 2 1/2 BA, stove, refrig., DW, garbage disp., no pets. $800 mo. (865)691-8822.
Lots/Acreage for Sale Metal Buildings
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8’wx9’hx40’ Store tools, equip., feed, cars, etc. $1395-$1795 966-9400 x 412
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HIGHLAND - Highland Memorial, Gospels Sec. 2 lots side by side, $1200 each. 904-540-3836
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schedule: www.rockytopbluegrassfestival.com or 1-800-524-3602.
Cemetery Lots
7 PIECE RECLINER COUCH - 7 piece Best sectional couch with 2 automatic recliners and one manual. Fabric has a brown saddle appearance. Like new. $2000.00 or best offer. $2,000, (865)776-8219
2008 Berkshire diesel pusher, 37’, 28K mi, 4 slides, $90,000. 865-776-1991 or 865-992-3547
HONDA CRV 2011 SE, 33k mi, tract. control, dual air bags. Loaded. New 75k tires, immac. in/out. $17,400/bo. (865)382-0365.
UTILITY TRAILERS All Sizes Available 865-986-5626 smokeymountaintrailers.com
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Campers & RV’s
CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY Ltd 2003. 88k, 1 fam. owned, every access. & opt. Immac., tan leather, great cond. $5495/bo (865)382-0365.
Buick Century 2001, 4 dr, 2 owners, 98K mi, $4750. 865-680-2656
Coffee, 125 W Jackson Ave. Tickets: $20. Funds raised go to support the Campbell Culture Coalition, which plans and puts on the Louie Bluie Music & Arts Festival in Campbell County. Info/tickets: https://squareup. com/market/campbell-culture-coalition-c3/ vine-street-rag-ticket. Trash Run, 5:30 p.m., Turkey Creek Greenway. A noncompetitive fun run and litter pickup for runners/walkers of all ages. Participants to meet at Wild Wing Café. Hosted by Keep Knoxville Beautiful. Participation fee: $10.
GRETSCH COUNTRY GENTLEMAN Guitar, $3500. Grodin Freeway guitar $375; Fender 212R amp, $275. (865)806-1252
87 UNDEVELOPED WOODED ACRES - Marlow Road, 87 undeveloped, wooded acres on Marlow Road in Anderson County, TN. Property is a certified ‘Tree Farm’ with a timber value of $63,000. Electric, water, natural gas at road. Has a spring fed one acre pond. Call (865)482-4043
Real Estate Wanted Older married couple would like to purchase 5-6 acres of farmable land in Knoxville area to build our home. Preferable w/septic system & poss. stream on prop. (765) 287-9455
Real Estate Commercial Commercial Property /Sale 701 NORTH CHERRY ST. 6,000 SF, $175,000. 865-544-1717; 865-740-0990
Offices/Warehouses/Rent 2000 SF Office/Warehouse, drive in, Middlebrook Pike. $1800 mo. 865544-1717; 865-740-0990
Home Maint./Repair
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