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BUZZ Old dog, sharp bite You’ve gotta love Carlene Malone. The former member of City Council can make a point. In the ongoing zoning debate over doggie daycare, Malone and C. Malone other neighborhood activists battled to keep the activity out of the C1 (neighborhood commercial) zone. Essentially, they just don’t want an animal boarding operation next to homes. Their side prevailed at City Council Nov. 10, but not without spirited debate. Council member Daniel Brown said he initiated the zoning change at the request of a constituent in the central business district (C2). He’s not sure how it blossomed to include C1, but, “I’m ready to put this to bed, so to speak,” he said to laughter. Council member Nick Della Volpe offered three amendments to the planning commission’s recommendation, and all were adopted. His amendments removed C1, limited hours of operation to 6 to 9 and clarified that indoor facilities should be airconditioned. Council member George Wallace agreed on two of the three, but thought the service should be allowed in C1. “It’s not all that different from a beauty shop or daycare (for kids),” he said. Malone rose to speak. “Yes, there are barber shops in C1,” she said, “but most of the clients don’t bark. “And dogs don’t use modern plumbing. There are differences. “Parents don’t drop off their kids for a haircut and pick them up 10 hours later.” Malone has always had a bite. She showed last week that she’s still barking as well. Homeowners have never had a stronger advocate. – S. Clark
Beauty mob Volunteers are needed for a beautification mob sponsored by Keep Knoxville Beautiful 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, meeting at Helen Ross McNabb Center, 201 W. Springdale Avenue. Workers will plant daffodil bulbs along three exits of I-275 (Baxter, Woodland and Heiskell). Holes will be preaugured; volunteers will plant and cover. Info: 865-521-69757.
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Karns High School choir and musical theater director Caryn Marlowe (center in red) cheers for Emily Ann Roberts at a watch party for “The Voice” held at We’re Cooking in Karns Tuesday, Nov. 10.
By Nancy Anderson Hometown girl Emily Ann Roberts stayed true to her East Tennessee roots during “The Voice” playoffs last Tuesday night, singing her grandfather’s favorite gos-
pel classic, “In the Garden.” “It represents the type of artist I want to be,” said Roberts during a pre-show coaching session with mentor Blake Shelton, who said Roberts has the voice of an angel.
Shelton subsequently used his “save” to send Roberts through to the top 12 performers during Wednesday night’s “The Voice” playoffs results show. Her performance sent more
than 120 neighbors, friends and fans into an earsplitting cheering frenzy at a watch party for Tuesday night’s playoffs held at We’re To page A-3
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(more) ground By Sara Barrett The weather was just right for a fall groundbreaking Nov. 10 as students and faculty of Tate’s School, 9215 Bob Gray Road, lined the curb by the village area and pond. Armed with hard hats, they knew nothing about what was going to happen. At noon sharp, Tate’s School founder Joe Tate gave the signal on his bugle for his wife, Lou L. Tate, to drive a backhoe onto the scene. With multi-colored balloons floating in the breeze, the backhoe stopped next to a row of golden shovels. Lou L. hopped out and grabbed the microphone, tempting the Tate’s School founder Lou L. Tate drives a backhoe to the site of the groundbreaking as project superintendent Tony Bledsoe walks to the side. Photos by S. Barrett
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Madden brings Civil War home in new book By Betty Bean What history major hasn’t longed for a scholarly work written by an author talented enough to bring the subject to life, or at least to make it interesting? Knoxville native David Madden is the guy who can do it. Who else could compose a riveting “Second” Gettysburg Address and assume the persona of Abraham Lincoln to deliver the reiteration of Lincoln’s desire to celebrate the everyday solMadden diers who did the fighting and the dying? Madden, now retired from a distinguished academic career and living in Black Mountain, N.C., returns here frequently and is proud to claim his heritage as a
“mountain writer” whose perspective was molded by the East Tennessee of his childhood. “From the first novel (‘The Beautiful Greed,’ published in 1961), I have felt totally appreciated in my hometown,” Madden told a lunchtime crowd that showed up at the East Tennessee History Center to find out about his new book, “The Tangled Web of the Civil War and Reconstruction,” subtitled “Readings and writings from a novelist’s perspective.” Madden worked in references to his teenaged jobs as a radio DJ at WKGN and an usher at the Bijou Theatre (the inspiration for his most celebrated novel, ‘Bijou’). His biography displays impressive literary and academic chops like his long tenure as Director of Creative Writing and Robert Penn Warren Professor Emeritus of Creative Writing at Louisiana
State University. Plus, he’s the author of seven novels and numerous collections of short stories, essays, plays and poetry and is the recipient of many awards and prizes. In the book he came here to talk about, Madden, the founding director of the United States Civil War Center, shows that he’s a historian, too. The title symbolizes Robert Penn Warren’s “All the King’s Men,” which Madden considers the greatest Civil War novel ever written, despite the fact that the book is set in Depression-era Louisiana and is about a character who’s a dead ringer for Huey Long. Madden cited Warren’s story-within-the-story about Cass Mastern, a Confederate soldier carrying a death wish fueled by guilt over betraying a friend, who learned that the world is like a spider’s web:
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Housing the truck By Sherri Gardner Howell If you passed by the Hardin Valley fire station recently, you might have had cause for concern. The Knox County mayor, several county commissioners and a host of firefighters were pushing the new fire truck backward, into the bay. No worries. The group was honoring a firefighter tradition that was born years ago out of necessity. Called “housing the truck,” the tradition stems from the 1800s when companies used horse-drawn equipment that could not be backed into the firehouse. The firefighters needed to push the carriage back into the fire hall for storage purposes because the horses were unable to do so. The housing followed an early afternoon of celebration that included grilled hot dogs, sweets, dedication of the truck to God and community and a short history lesson on the department and the new truck. Karns Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Daron Long pointed with pride to the “Hardin Valley” name on the front of the truck. “There is a lot of pride in the community, and we often get asked why our name says ‘Karns’ when we serve four communities,” said Long. “The name goes back to the
Nothing is wrong with the new fire truck’s reverse. Pushing the truck into the bay is tradition when a new truck is dedicated called “housing.” Photos by Sherri Gardner Howell
Tate’s School first graders Junayd Siddiqi, Lexi Holmes and Mia Quinn wait patiently in their hard hats for the big announcement. Photos by S. Barrett
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crowd with details of a new 8,500 square foot dining and athletic hall. The structure will include an indoor gym, a stage for performances, a dining area and kitchen. The facility is scheduled to be completed this coming Karns Volunteer Fire Depart- summer and will be utilized ment Fire Chief Daron Long by Tate’s Day Camp after the gives the history of the de- school year. partment. “I just like fire trucks,” explained 5-year-old Grace Price, here with her friend Cathryn Jardet, 14, when asked why she came to the dedication. founding of the department, when Karns High School was the only high school in the area. We are happy to be able to get the community name on the front of the
truck and the department name on the side.” The new pumper truck will carry 750 gallons of water and 30 gallons of foam, said firefighter Jerry Brad-
After the groundbreaking, fireworks surprised the crowd and anyone wearing a hardhat was encouraged to throw it up high in the air to celebrate. Tate’s School, an independent, private 52-acre facility for students through middle school, was founded in 1968. Info: www.tates school.com.
dom, who is with the Hardin Valley station. It was custom built for the department, which now has 11 full-time, paid staff and 42 volunteers serving the four stations – Karns, Hardin Valley, Ball Camp and Solway.
COMMUNITY NOTES ■ Council of West Knox County Homeowners meets 7:15 p.m. each first Tuesday, Peace Lutheran Church, 621 N. Cedar Bluff Road. Info: cwkch.com.
Roberts fans seem to span all ages. Pictured from left are Ryley Watkins, 9, Grace Schoenfelder, 7, Isabella Francisco, 8, and Hannah Little, 10. Photo by Nancy Anderson
■ District 6 Democrats will not meet in December, but the group will join in the Knox County Democratic Party holiday party and participate in the Karns Christmas parade. Info: Mike Knapp, 696-8038, or Janice Spoone, 771-5920.
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■ 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: karnslionsclub.com. ■ Northwest Knox Business and Professional Association meets each third Thursday, Karns Community Center, 7708 Oak Ridge Highway. Meetings are 6 p.m. March, June, September, December and noon the remaining months.
Lefevres mark golden anniversary Jerry and Barbara Millsaps Lefevre hosted a dinner party for friends Oct. 30 at their Chestnut Grove home to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. On display were Barbara’s wedding dress, mother of the bride Hazel Millsaps’ suit and Barbara’s going away dress/ jacket, as well as their wedding photo album. Photo by Louis Mansur
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Long ride, two setbacks, 87-7 score Tennessee football is an appealing, addictive drug. In pursuit of happiness with the Volunteers, fans will spend freely and defy all odds. Some will go wherever the schedule takes them. Up next is Columbia, Missouri. Challenging? Yes, but nothing like the first two weekends of September 1981. That little trip led to the most unlikely travel story in the history of Tennessee football. Two really good guys, Tom Mattingly and Doug Jones, planned brief vacations to match the UT schedule. Tom had been mid-state, promoting the upcoming World’s Fair. Doug had been busy managing others’ money. Time
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out, they said, to shoe-horn as much football fun as possible into eight days. Being precisionists, they had carefully scripted a trip to see Tennessee engage the Georgia Bulldogs in Athens and Southern Cal Trojans in Los Angeles. It turned out to be a fine time to be somewhere else, anywhere else, but they stuck with the itinerary. They saw Herschel Walker carry the ball 30 times
and gain 161 yards. Georgia romped, 44-0, the most lopsided victory for the red team in the long and honorable rivalry. Losing participants included Reggie White, Bill Bates, Anthony Hancock and James Berry. “The highlight of the game for us was when Mike Cofer blocked a punt and returned it for a TD,� recalled Jones. “And just like the day had gone, we had lined up offside and the play was nullified.� The travelers drove to Atlanta, to the Marriott near the airport. There they encountered the unfortunate New Orleans Saints, awaiting execution by the Falcons. Mattingly men-
tioned how ironic it was to see the worst college team and worst NFL team in the same day. Jones and Mattingly flew to San Francisco (cost advantage) and decided to check out Berkeley and the Cal campus. The football team was strolling in for practice. It was open to the public. Of course the travelers observed. Irony 2 was that the Golden Bears were beginning preparations for Georgia. An assistant coach was choosing a scout team. He couldn’t find anybody to play the role of Herschel. The travelers made it to Los Angeles in plenty of time to explore the historic Coliseum. Historic it is, the
only facility in the world to play host to two Olympiads (X and XXIII), two Super Bowls (I and VII), one World Series (1959), a Papal mass and visits by three U.S. Presidents: John F. Kennedy, Richard M. Nixon and Ronald Reagan. It is a big building. The Billy Graham Crusade set an attendance record of 134,254. The multitude got to hear George Beverly Shea sing “How Great Thou Art.� All this preceded Marcus Allen running over, around and through the Volunteers – 22 carries, 210 yards and three touchdowns, mostly in the first half. After that, he rested. Final score was 43-7. The Vols got a TD pass from Alan Cockrell to Randall Morris. Southern Cal got six touchdowns.
Mattingly was seriously concerned that Charger, Trojans’ mascot, might keel over during one of his sideline celebration sprints. “We so hoped Tennessee would not cause the death of that fine horse.� Homeward bound, the airport departure gate was next to an outbound crowd going to Pago Pago. Mattingly could not resist. “With proper planning, we could have gone there.� Said Jones: “Looking back on that trip of 34 years ago, 5,800 miles, two losses by a combined 87-7, I am reminded of that old line, “Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?� Columbia, Missouri? Less mileage. Tennessee might win. No Herschel. No horse. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com
Technology enhances Rural/Metro service Rural/Metro has been scrutinized this year for late ambulance service, but a $3.5 million technology upgrade is yielding faster response times, better oversight and predictions that make it more likely ambulances will be available where they’re needed. Several Knox County commissioners learned about the upgrades at a lunch and learn held at the Knox County Emergency Communications District last week. The Intergraph CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) system went live on July 6. It allows for all agencies − emergency medical service, fire department and law enforcement − to be on one system, so each agency can see all responding units, said R/M regional director Erin Downey. Rural/Metro has seen tremendous improvement with the new system, said communication manager
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Richard Holbert. Less repetition yields quicker response times. First Watch, Rural/Metro’s third party compliance software, pulls information from the CAD system. The online compliance utility was built to Knox County contract specifications, and is a collaboration between Rural/Metro and the Knox County Health Department (KCHD), Downey said. Dr. Martha Buchanan, director of the KCHD, attended the lunch and learn. emergency response coordinator Larry Hutsell looks at R/M response times every day, she said. Another new program,
Optima Live, uses historical data from the CAD system to predict when and where the next incident will take place. Tracking incidents based on the season, the time of day and the day of the week enables the software to recommend where ambulances should be posted. The data, viewed on a computer monitor, looks like a weather map, with areas that are most likely to require an emergency response showing up in color. “The longer we use it, the better it’s going to get,� Holbert said. The conversation turned to current challenges of ambulance service. People who use ambulances and emergency rooms for nonemergency medical care tie up ambulances and lead to backups at emergency rooms, which causes ambulances to be further delayed. “We have to go to any citizen who requests us, whether they need it or not,�
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Knox County Commissioners Dave Wright, Mike Brown, John Schoonmaker and Bob Thomas listen as Richard Holbert of Rural/Metro explains new software used by lead dispatcher Misty Stout. said Downey. “Sometimes it greatly overloads our system.� There is appropriate and inappropriate ambulance use in all demographics, Buchanan said. Rural/Metro has 54 dedicated ambulances in Knox County for 80,000 annual medical responses. There is a shortage of qualified staff for the ambulances, Holbert said. Many medical personnel move to quieter areas after being trained in Knox
County. The county is unusual because paramedics and EMTs stay in the ambulance for their entire shift, which is 12-16 hours. Last year, state law changed to require each ambulance to be staffed by an advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT) and a paramedic. Previously, EMTs could serve alongside paramedics. The AEMT certification requires an additional semester of school, and community colleges aren’t
equipped to offer the training yet, Downey said. Commissioners got a peek at the new software as it was being used in the communications center. On one side of the room, 911 dispatchers took calls that were immediately forwarded to appropriate agencies, located in the same room. It was calm and quiet, which is typical when there are visitors, said Holbert. Perhaps commissioners should visit more often.
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No end in sight to E911 radio controversy Among the few points of agreement among the parties involved in the fight over the $9 million contract for a new E911 emergency radio system are these: The Knox County E911 center needs a new radio system. Cops prefer longtime provider Motorola. The evaluation committee and the independent radio consultant that was paid $40,000 to examine the process, don’t. County purchasing chief Hugh Holt is an honest man. Almost everything else is in dispute. Neither Brad Anders – the board member whose “pass” vote last week threw the process into Brad Anders limbo for the second time this year – nor anyone else involved wants to criticize Holt, who has a reputation for doing things right. Instead, Anders points at E911 director Bob Coker, whom he accuses of having conveyed a “perception” of favoring a “sole source” contract to Harris Corporation (the second place finisher was Tait Communications. Motorola finished last). Anders is also critical of former board chair Nathan Rothchild, accusing him of tainting the process by suggesting that Harris should get the contract without bidding.
Betty Bean Anders, a county commissioner and Knoxville Police Department lieutenant with aspirations for higher office, said he bucked his boss, KPD Chief David Rausch, by not joining him in voting for Harris Corp. last week (passing has the same effect as a no vote). Both Rausch and Knoxville Fire Department Chief Stan Sharp had stood with Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones in supporting Motorola earlier this year, but last week they joined their boss, Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero, in supporting the evaluation committee’s recommendation. County Mayor Tim Burchett also voted to accept the recommendation. Anders cited a second reason not to have voted in favor of awarding the contract: “I don’t think it was properly before us. It came back up because Mayor (Madeline) Rogero wanted it brought back, so there’s a procedural problem as well as a perception problem. There was a discussion about sole source, and voila! He (Coker) is grading scores and that company wins. I’m not saying he did anything wrong. I’m just saying the perception’s not good.”
Coker said Anders is exaggerating the “sole source” conversation, which he said happened after Motorola started sounding warnings about the antiquated system in 1997. He described Rothschild as “a businessman” who wanted problems fi xed quickly and was unaccustomed to the restrictions of government red tape. When Rothschild told him (the predecessor of) Harris Communications had made a good offer, Coker said he told him he couldn’t accept it. “He said, ‘Let’s go ahead and buy it.’ When I told him it had to be bid out, he said, ‘That’s nuts.’” Coker said he called Holt to confirm the rules for Rothchild, who backed off immediately. “Anders has brought this up before,” Coker said. “But there’s really nothing more to it.” Holt confirms Coker’s account. “If I didn’t think it was an equitable business deal, I wouldn’t have put my name to it,” he said. Is Holt frustrated? “No, ma’am. I get paid either way.” Rogero and others want the issue resolved ASAP and warn that the old system is no longer reliable, citing problems with the current equipment including a smoking circuit board two weeks ago. When contacted for comment, Jones issued a statement saying that public
safety isn’t being jeopardized by delays in replacing the old system: “Public safety radio communication is the lifeline to emergency responders in the field. System redundancy, system integrity and system performance has (sic) not been left to chance by the Motorola and Knox team.” Supporters of the Harris Corporation have suspicions of their own. They are leery of three citizen board members whom Burchett appointed last October after having their names mentioned to Law Director Bud Armstrong by Motorola lobbyist (and former chief of staff to former Mayor Mike Ragsdale) Mike Arms. The three – Ken Knight, Russell Frazier and Daron Long – all voted no, knotting the tally at 5-5. Armstrong said when Arms brought the names to him; he simply did what he always does. “I walk them down the hall and turn it over to the mayor’s office. I do that all the time. If Cynthia Moxley (who lobbies for Harris) had come to me, I’d have done it for her. It’s very difficult to get people to serve on these boards,” Armstrong said. “If you come to me, I will give you access. That’s all I’ve got.” He did have one question: “I wonder why Mayor Burchett’s appointees don’t vote with him.”
Anders hands Ashley issues Last week, County Commissioner Brad Anders was the only member of the troubled 911 Board to abstain on whether to hire Harris Corporation to implement a new multi-million dollar radio system. No decision was made since it failed on a 5-5 tie vote. Had Anders voted for it, it would have passed. One has to wonder what is really going on here. Both Mayors Rogero and Burchett backed the Harris decision. However, all citizen members of the Board plus Sheriff Jones opposed it. Anders, whose day job is an officer of the Knoxville Police Department, did not support his chief, David Rausch, who voted for Harris. Anders has not given a credible explanation on why he abstained. For a person who was chair of the Knox County Commission and openly expresses interest in following Tim Burchett as Knox County mayor, this was a huge mistake. Anders picks the most important vote 911 has had in years to run and hide on. Anders has failed to say what he favors if he is opposed to Harris. Meanwhile, if 911’s com-
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munication system fails or slips, lives are at risk. That is 911’s mission to prevent this from happening. Anders failed the leadership test big time on this one. Whatever his views, he should vote them and not abstain. Interestingly, Anders is seeking re-election to the commission in the March 1 Republican primary. He is being opposed by John Ashley, 36. He has handed Ashley an issue by his failure to lead at 911. Another issue Anders faces is whether he will serve out a new 4-year term on the commission if nominated in March and elected in August 2016. If Anders runs in 2018 for county mayor and were elected, he would have to resign his commission seat with two years left in the term. The remaining members of the commission (not the
voters) would decide who serves northwest Knox County for the following two years. Will Anders and Ashley both pledge to serve the full four years of the term they are seeking if elected? Ashley is a long shot to defeat Anders, but Anders is surely creating some issues for Ashley to raise if he knows how to do it. ■ Ryan Haynes, state Republican chair who lives in Farragut, was in Knoxville last week with a busy schedule. He appeared at a fundraiser for state Rep. Eddie Smith, a reception at former county mayor Mike Ragsdale’s home, and spoke to the Knoxville Civitan Club. Haynes is also mentioned as a possible mayoral candidate in 2018 to follow Burchett. ■ Greenway: Six months ago, the greenway from Buck Karnes Bridge to the naval station on Alcoa Highway was completed. It has taken that long to build the connection from the end of the greenway under the bridge up to the bridge. It is still a work in progress. We are only talking about 300 feet at most. It is not complicated. It is still unclear when
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Riso works locally through Advanced Office Systems, headed by Terry Kerbs with offices at 10645 Dutchtown Road, and has four certified service technicians for its Kagaku printers. The Massachusettsbased company bid only on options 1 and 2, stating its ComColor printers “meet the specifications exactly.” Lease prices per year were $4,549 for option 1 and $5,499 to $6,829 for option 2. No other vendor bid on these options, although NovaCopy offered side-byside printers with the same footprint. Its offer was not allowed. Two vendors went head-to-head on option 3, with NovaCopy edging out Thermocopy of Tennessee. The county did not award a contract for option 4 or 5. NovaCopy, a Memphisbased corporation with a Knoxville location, offered Konica Minolta equipment with 65 service technicians in Tennessee and nine in Knoxville. Its bid was $1,140 per year. Nova was rated 50 points on price and 18 of 20 points for experience. Thermocopy offered Ricoh machines with 19 factory-trained service technicians available. Its bid was $3,545 to $7,371. It was rated 43.7 of 50 points on price. PMB offered Xerox equipment at prices from $1,429 to $3,598 per year for options 3-5, but was not included in the final evaluation because it refused to accept county-required language on contract terms, Holt said. County purchasing has changed from the days when bids were awarded for the lowest price unless some disqualifying factor caused the low bid to be tossed. That was transparency. Holt says the current practice is designed to avoid shenanigans. “It’s not subjective. It’s based on an algebraic algorithm.”
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Offerings include: card games; dance classes; exercise programs; mahjong; art classes; farkle dice games; dominoes; computer lab; billiards room; outdoor grill; and kitchen area. Crafting Social, 1:30 p.m. each Thursday in November and December. The center will be closed Thursday-Friday, Nov. 26-27. Register for: Lunch and Learn: “Dying in America,” an overview of palliative care and hospice, noon Thursday, Nov. 19; Bombshell Beauties Makeover, 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19; toenail trimming by appointment, 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20. Medicare presentation by Independent Insurance Consultants, 9:30-11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23.
U.S. Rep. Jimmy Duncan (at right) introduces retired Army Col. Dean Schiller, a resident at Sherrill Hills, who gave the keynote address at last week’s Veterans Day ceremony. Photo by S. Clark
■ Frank R. Strang Senior Center: 109 Lovell Heights Road 670-6693 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Offerings include: card games; exercise programs; dance classes; watercolor classes; Tai Chi; blood pressure checks; Mahjong; senior-friendly computer classes; “Senior Services” resource wall. The book club will discuss “Sycamore Row,” noon Thursday, Nov. 19. Social Security Specialist Betsy Ruster, 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20. The center will be closed Thursday-Friday, Nov. 26-27. Register for: Alzheimer’s Association of East Tennessee program “Healthy Habits for a Healthier You,” noon Wednesday, Nov. 18.
U.S. Rep. John Duncan Jr. spoke at a Veterans Day ceremony last week at Sherrill Hills retirement community in West Knoxville. Although Duncan lives nearby, he said it was his first visit to the senior living facility. Duncan served as a captain in the U.S. Army and the Tennessee National Guard. He praised resident Gerald Clark as a “main organizer” who worked to get the Ben Atchley State Veterans Home built in West Knox County. Duncan said we are blessed to live in the United States: The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. He said 58 percent of the world’s people live on $4 or less per day, while 60 percent of U.S. citizens need to lose weight. When the background video played President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s address to Congress declaring war after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, FDR was introduced by thenSpeaker Sam Rayburn. Duncan told those gathered that Rayburn was born in East Tennessee, moving
to Texas when he was 5. He served as House speaker for 17 years. “You would never see that happen today. …” The most senior veterans at Sherrill Hills, Jim Allen and Hazel Adams, a WAVE in World War II, were awarded special pins by Dal Smith. He and his wife, Cassie, are resident managers. There are 16 WWII veterans in residence at Sherrill Hills. Surviving spouses of veterans who had lived at the facility were also recognized: Patsy Lane (husband, Bill); Betty Lucas (husband, Donald); and Juanita Caroom (husband, Hiram). The keynote speech was given by another Sherrill Hills resident, retired Col. Dean Schiller. “From Bunker Hill to Baghdad, there have always been brave men willing to defend freedom,” he said. “Veterans make our community better.” He urged support for veterans’ benefits. Schiller, now almost 90, served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He served 30 years before retiring from the U.S. Army.
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Young Marines visit veterans John Simmons (seated), a U.S. Navy veteran who now lives at Morning Pointe of Powell, is visited by members of the Powell-area Young Marines, a group of middle- and high-school students who are preparing for careers in the military. Led by James Scott and other volunteers, the Young Marines serve local veterans in many capacities. Last week Cpl. Jones, First Sgt. Scott and LCpl. Joiner (standing) made a color guard presentation at Morning Pointe and sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Maple Court Senior Living residents and their families are decorating their doors for Christmas, and the winners will take home great prizes. Entries will be judged on resident door décor. Points will be awarded on creativity, originality and overall appeal with bonus points for doors that include a memory from years past. Judging is 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, with a party to follow at 2 p.m. Prizes will be given for first, second and third places. The event is co-sponsored by East Tennessee Personal Care Services and Smoky Mountain Home Health & Hospice. Maple Court is at 7545 Thunder Road off Emory Road near I-75. Info: 865-935-9589.
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Thirty years of God’s pleasure By Nancy Anderson This year marks 30 years of dedicated service and leadership for George Clark and his wife, Becky, at West Towne Christian Church. Their journey together began 43 years ago as students at Johnson Bible College (now Johnson University), an unlikely pair of polar opposites who found an enduring love through friendship. George knew he was called to the ministry at the age of 15. “I always knew I wanted to be a minister. I believe there is a heaven. There is an eternity through salvation, and the most important thing is for everybody to get there. I want everybody to know God and get to heaven. “My favorite movie is ‘Chariots of Fire,’ and in it Eric Liddell says, ‘When I run, I feel God’s pleasure.’ That’s what I feel when I preach. “This is fulfilling to me; when I preach, I feel God’s pleasure.” Becky, the daughter and granddaughter of ministers, said she’d had enough of that
tubes. It was pretty bad. “But we’re here and we’re strong.” When the Clarks arrived at West Towne Christian Church in 1985, it was a small church serving approximately 100 people. Three decades later, the campus is now 38,000 square feet with a playground, an industrial kitchen, gym and new sanctuary. The staff has grown from two to six, building a strong youth program, counseling services and an elders program for a congregation of nearly 400. With a keen eye on the financial bottom line, the Clarks managed the building process themselves, hiring subcontractors for the George and Becky Clark labor. This philosophy continlife and was determined not “Although last year was a ues today as the pair, along to marry a minister. hard year,” he continues. “I with the congregation, “I grew up preacher poor, lost my best friend, Becky maintain the building and and we moved around a lot,” lost her mother, and I was se- grounds themselves, savsaid Becky. “I did not want riously hurt in a bike wreck ing those funds for missions programs. to marry a minister, not near Melton Hill Lake. The Clarks said they at all. I had had enough of “I spent 11 days in trauma that. Being a preacher’s wife ICU and critical care at UT plan to stay at West Towne is hard work! But here we with a head injury, broken Christian Church as long as ribs, collapsed lung, and a they’re loved, but they hope are …” “Still in love,” interjected bruise from my armpit to my to do missions work in AusGeorge. knee. I had stitches and chest tria when they retire.
The last leaf All their host shall wither like a leaf withering on a vine. … (Isaiah 34: 4b NRV) I glanced out our kitchen window the other morning and was surprised to see that most of the leaves had fallen. We had been away for a continuing education event, and had arrived at home in darkness. The maple trees were almost completely bare. With one vibrant exception. There was one stubborn, determined, diehard, faithful golden leaf clinging to the maple tree outside the kitchen window. It was a rainy, dreary morning, so the bright spot of yellow against the green foliage behind it made the leaf even more brilliant and cheerful. I thought immediately of the O. Henry shortshort story “The Last Leaf.” (O. Henry was a pen name; his real name was William Sydney Porter.) When I was in high school, some television network aired a version of the story. I have never forgotten it. I commend the story to you, along with many other Porter’s writings, especially “The Gift
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of the Magi,” a Christmas tale of love and sacrifice. “The Last Leaf” is available on-line; look it up. At its heart, “The Last Leaf” is a story of faith and faithfulness. I studied my stubborn golden leaf. It seemed like a gift of true gold, a talisman of brightness and warmth on a dark and gloomy day. Occasionally I stop to ponder God’s gifts to us, large and small. God’s greatest gift, of course, was His Son, who became one of us, to show us how to live and to save us from our sins. But God also blesses us with golden maple trees, dark pines for contrast, purring kitty cats, rollicking Irish setters, faithful golden retrievers, dear friends, blue skies, glorious sunsets, starry nights and precious family!
FAITH NOTES Community services A group of volunteers from Concord United Methodist Church headed to Georgia last weekend to gather apples that would otherwise go to waste and passed them out to food pantries. Photo submitted
Apple gleaning By Carolyn Evans Chances are the first time you heard of “gleaning” crops, it was in the story of Ruth in the Old Testament. The practice endures. Jane Currin grew up gleaning with her church in southwest Virginia. “I grew up on a small farm, and my church used to glean apples to make apple butter,” says the missions director at Concord United Methodist Church. “That was the main fundraiser for local churches.” Now, many years later, she’s gleaning apples again. Equipped with 800 net bags that had been cut off a roll and tied by Vacation Bible School kids and se-
nior church members, 24 volunteers of all ages traveled to north Georgia recently to rescue apples that would otherwise have gone to waste. The weather cooperated. It rained all around them, but not on them, giving them the four hours they needed to pick the few remaining apples on the trees and gather up the many apples on the ground. The children, teens, adults and seniors worked alongside another volunteer group from Atlanta. When all was said and done, 3,248 pounds of apples had been salvaged at Mack Aaron’s orchard in Elijay. The bagged apples were then delivered
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to area ministries and food pantries. Currin says this isn’t the church’s first foray into a food ministry. They’ve had “crop drops” since 2010, thanks to church member Mike Smith. Smith learned about the food rescue and distribution ministry of the Society of St. Andrew several years ago. The Methodist ministry is named for the apostle Andrew, who brought loaves and fishes to Jesus. Smith contacted the ministry and arranged for the first crop drop at the church. The result was 40,000 pounds of sweet potatoes dropped in the church parking lot and 200 volunteers of all denomi-
nations on hand to help bag them. The church has also had green bean drops, thanks to a company in Crossville. “We would love it if local farmers would allow us to come and glean,” Smith said, adding that gleaning helps everybody. The farmer gets a tax credit, and people in need get fresh food. “We waste a billion pounds of fresh produce in this country a year. That would fill the University of Tennessee stadium from the field to the top of the stands two times a day, 365 days a year,” Smith said. Smith and Currin say the orchard in Georgia deserves a lot of credit. Orchard own-
■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, will serve a free traditional Thanksgiving dinner 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26. The community is invited. Info: beaver ridgeumc.org or 690-1060.
■ Second UMC, 1524 Western Ave., will host the 35th annual Christmas Handbell Concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. The Celebration Handbell choir and the Powell High Singers will present “Glory to the Newborn King.”
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■ Westside Unitarian Universalist Church, 616 Fretz Road, holds meditation services 6:30 p.m. each second and fourth Wednesday. Includes quiet reflection, simple music and readings. Info: west sideuuc.org.
■ First Farragut UMC, 12733 Kingston Pike, will host the Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22. Info: 9668430 or cpowell@ffmuc.org. ■ Music ministries of Christ Covenant Church in Farragut and Community Evangelistic Church in East Knoxville will join for three presentations of “How Great Our Joy – a Gospel Christmas!” Presentations: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11-12, Christ Covenant Church, 12915 Kingston Pike; 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, Community Evangelistic Church, 2650
ers can be hesitant to allow volunteers in, fearing damage to the trees. “I feel like there’s so much food waste in our country, and it’s more a distribution problem than a lack of food,” Currin said. “If we can get into these fields
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By Sara Barrett It was hard for anyone (including reporters) to keep a dry eye during last week’s programs honoring our veterans. Many schools around Knox County held an appreciation ceremony of some sort. Students were encouraged to invite neighbors, family and friends who have served our country. Firsttimers who attended without knowing what to expect will most likely bring pockets stuffed with Kleenex next year. “With all of the politics going on nowadays, I didn’t know what to expect. I didn’t expect a crowd. But this is a herd,” said Marine and Coast Guard vet Northshore Elementary School third-graders Parker Akins, Ava Hsieh, Drew Langley, Gracie Randy Clark, who attended Redmond and Banks Duncan are pumped to perform in the Veterans Day program. the program at A.L. Lotts Elementary School with his granddaughter, fourth- welled up and couldn’t talk when asked what the prograder Abigail Cade. Guests were welcomed gram has meant to him all into the cafeteria where a these years. BES students and siblings light breakfast was served Talon, Kenadi and Tayce prior to the annual parade introduced of veterans through the Drozdowski everyone to their dad, Air main hallway. Students who didn’t Force member Stanley Drobring a guest to the program zdowski, who was stationed honored veterans by wav- in Abu Dhabi. He Skyped in ing small American flags and his wife, Holly, held her on each side of the hallway iPad up so everyone could as the parade made its way see Drozdowski wave from to the gymnasium. A patri- the screen. Third-grade students otic program was then held including a brief reading of at Northshore Elementary the history of Veterans Day. School participated in a Although there were many musical performance on touching moments through- Thursday to honor veterans. out the morning at A.L. Lotts, A rehearsal performance seeing the emotion on the was held earlier the same faces of the veterans as they day in front of the rest of the Holly Drozdowski holds an iPad with her husband, Air Force walked through the hallway student body. Patriotic pa- member Stanley Drozdowski, visible on the screen via Skype. lined with students was un- per plates and small Ameri- Their son, Talon, is a kindergartner at BES this year. Photo by S. Barrett forgettable. “This Land Is can flags were props. Your Land” played over the loudspeakers. BES fifth-grader Jake Bearden Elementary Johnson welcomes his School held its annual progranddad, James Johngram with the entire stuson, to the annual vetdent body gathered in the erans program. gymnasium along with veterans invited by students. Each veteran’s name was read before they stood for applause. This is the last year Navy veteran James White Johnson will attend the program at BES. Three of his five grandchildren have attended BES, and the last of Marine and Coast Guard veterthose three will begin mid- an Randy Clark stands with his dle school next fall. Johnson granddaughter, Abigail Cade.
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Doing good for goodness’ sake Karns High School senior Deandra Thomas has always enjoyed doing things for others.
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“My mom always told me, ‘You’ve been blessed, so try to be a blessing to others,” said Deandra. She began helping local charities through her church at a young age and now, as a high school student and DECA member, she saw an opportunity to make a difference while incorporating it into her schoolwork. For her creative marketing written event in an upcoming DECA competition, Deandra created a
Karns High School DECA members Kameron Guerra, Ben Clark, Patrick O’Brien and Konner Ricketts collect coats from fellow students to donate to Knox Area Rescue Ministries. Photos by S. Barrett
Karns High School senior Deandra Thomas takes a break from sorting coats collected for her DECA project. 30-page report explaining nated to Knox Area Rescue a coat drive she would hold Ministries. at KHS. All items will be do“I chose the coat drive
because I wanted to do something different. I work at KARM every second Saturday serving food, and I have known people who have frozen to death on the street from the cold. You never know if you’ll be in
that situation. Wouldn’t you want someone to help you the same way?” Each first-period class at KHS will compete against one another to see which one can donate the most coats for the drive.
The winning class will receive bagels for breakfast. Deandra hopes to continue charitable work once she begins college next fall. She plans to become a marine biologist and open her own aquarium.
Hardin Valley Academy seniors Leslie Beechum, Dominique Rowe, Gabriel Powers, Kaleigh Wynne, (back) Linden Perkins, Tyler Thompson, Trevor Lloyd and Dylan Harris on signing day.
Athletes enjoy a special day at HVA Senior athletes at Hardin Valley Academy convened in the auditorium Nov. 10 for a special signing event. With family and friends present, eight of HVA’s best committed to compete at their chosen college. From the baseball team, Trevor Lloyd will play for Tusculum College, Dylan
Harris will play for Walters State Community College and Tyler Thompson will play at Austin Peay State University. Gabriel Powers will play soccer at Marshall University, and Dominique Rowe will play soccer for the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The College of Central
Florida will welcome softball player Kaleigh Wynne, and Leslie Beechum will play softball at Bryan College. Lacrosse player Linden Perkins will play at Tusculum College. After signing letters of commitment, students and their supporters moved into the cafeteria for lots of cake and photographs.
SCHOOL NOTES ■ West Hills Elementary participates in the following programs to help raise money for the school: General Mills “BoxTops for Education,” Campbell’s
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Amherst Elementary School kindergartners Paxton Cox, Tyson McFerrin, Sergio Quiroz Lagunas, Chelsea Myles and Shanika Fertinand celebrate with school mascot Sharky during the annual walkathon.
Amherst hosts annual walkathon Students at Amherst Elementary School didn’t have their special-areas classes last Friday. Instead, they walked, danced, skipped, hopped and jumped laps around the gymnasium to raise money for the PTA. “This is an annual event we have to promote exercise and movement,” said PTA secretary Valerie Stanley. “This is also our last fundraiser until our carnival April 8.”
shade structures for the playground, which Stanley said the school desperately needs. “We also give money to teachers for their classroom materials, and by the time you do that for 47 teachers, it really adds up.” Amherst’s next event will be a family dance 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11. The $1 admission per person covers pizza and drinks. Info: Valerie Stanley, 560-7001.
Students could win daily and weekly prizes for the monetary donations they collected including having their picture taken with a favorite teacher, shark kites and water bottles. The actual walkathon is for fun. Laps are not counted, and students participate during their special-areas class time so instruction time is not missed. Money raised will help purchase technology updates and
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Is history as an academic subject on the decline? Each time I visit the Farragut town hall or post office I feel a sense of pride when I see the Admiral Farragut Memorial Plaza with its commanding bronze statue of the famous admiral. That is because I remember the tireless work of the Farragut Museum Committee, and the personal efforts of Dr. Michael Karnitz who chaired the committee and led the project to completion. This is the fifth anniversary of the dedication ceremony which included the participation of a high ranking admiral and other dignitaries from Washington, D.C. And for the hundreds of citizens who attended the dedication, there was a sense of civic pride in our community and a realization that patriotism, if not carried to the extreme, can be a unifying force in a fragmented world.
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If the project were being undertaken today, there is doubt that it would ever get beyond the planning stage. That is because history education, including iconic statues of heroes, has fallen on hard times. It is impossible to visit the National Mall in Washington, D.C. without standing in awe of the monuments and statues. My favorite is the Jefferson Memorial, perhaps because the late Malcolm Rice, a Concord resident, led the architectural design team that created it. But these statues were created at a different time
in our history, and stand as monuments of the past when national recognition of those who gave their lives or performed heroic deeds was more a part of the American fabric. For example, one of the newest proposed memorials in our Capitol is to honor Dwight D. Eisenhower, former U.S. President and Supreme Allied Commander of all forces in Europe during World War II, whose strategic planning and leadership led to ultimate victory. But the effort to construct the memorial has become a fiasco, and it is doubtful that it will ever be completed. Another example is a study recently completed by a firm hired by the town of Farragut whose purpose was: “To bring us up to date and prepare for the future.” The study showed that there was little, if any, y interest in
history by our citizens, and that the profile of Admiral Farragut used as our branding icon since the Town’s inception in 1980, should be replaced by one that is more in keeping with our younger generation’s interests. Historic monuments and statuary are not the only aspects of history that no longer seem to have relevance in our country. Indeed, the relevance of many museums, especially small town museums, seems to be in question and may be forced to restructure to survive. That leads us to the question: How did we get to where we are regarding the teaching of history as an academic subject? Several historians have spoken out of the issue of history education at both the secondary and college level. And one often cited concern is that the subject
is now offered as an elective rather than part of a core curriculum. As I recall, history in high school was part of a required curriculum, and I can even remember having to memorize Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. And at the university level, freshmen students were encouraged to take “History of Western Civilization.” However, today, there seems to be many more courses that attract student interest – courses that they perceive to be more relevant to the present. One of the problems is that the primary emphasis of traditional history education has been the memorization of events, dates and historical figures. And while these are important, there is far more to the study of history than these traditional elements. The Greek philosopher, Socrates, noted that:
“Not to know what came before you is to always remain a child.” This suggests that some knowledge of history is necessary to become both an informed and valuable participant in civic affairs and our democratic form of government. So, as the Farragut Memorial Plaza celebrates its fifth anniversary, perhaps the younger generation will observe it by realizing the sacrifices that those who came before them made to create the lifestyle they enjoy. And if this happens, history may again become a part of our culture where the past and present come together in a way that unifies rather than fragments its citizenry. And historical monuments and institutions will be preserved and new ones added to commemorate the present time and preserve it for future generations.
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Strength in numbers By Sherri Gardner Howell Howe well ll In a town with so many good causes, it’s often hard to get new events off the
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At the gala were two who live with the disease: Cecilia Stinnett, MS survivor and activist, with husband Dave Stinnett.
breaking from the norm after the recent fundraiser at The Stables at Hunter Valley Farm. The National MS Society Fall Crush was a sold-out event – and in its second year as a signature event for the support group that raises money for programs supported by the MS Society. Those programs have a wide range – from emergency assistance financially to scholarships for children with MS or with parents who have MS to educational programs. Susan Wyatt, marketing manager at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, said the event appeals to those who care about MS research and education and is also a way to celebrate pa-
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Edwards shares ‘Mockingjay’ secret – he’s in it By Betsy Pickle Getting a role in “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2” had pluses and minuses for Linds Edwards. The pluses included being part of one of the biggest movies of the decade, hanging out with Jennifer Lawrence, Woody Harrelson and Liam Hemsworth and meeting the singer Lorde when she visited the set. The minuses mostly had to do with waiting a year to find out if he had the job and then keeping the great news a secret for another 15 months. “I signed all sorts of contracts that said I wouldn’t talk about it,” recalls Edwards, who felt safe to post the info on Facebook last week only after seeing his name and character – “Injured Career” – in the film’s credits on the Internet Movie Database. He’s several lines below Lawrence, Harrelson and Hemsworth, but he thinks people other than his friends will notice him on screen. “I’m pretty certain I’m going to have a pretty memorable part,” says Edwards. “I
haven’t seen it, but I know what was shot, and the scene is really intense. “Jennifer Lawrence is who I have all my interaction with, but Woody and Liam Hemsworth and pretty much the rest of the cast are there as well. It’s pretty epic.” “Mockingjay – Part 2,” which opens Thursday night, is the latest step in Edwards’ steadily building career. The 2003 Farragut High School graduate moved from Tampa to Knoxville with his family when he was 10. He discovered acting through church and local theater productions and segued naturally into short films before making his feature debut in Brooks Benjamin’s “Point of Fear.” His indie efforts led to a role in “Get Low,” starring Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek and Bill Murray. But it was his turn in AMC’s “The Walking Dead” that endeared him to the masses. Since then, he’s been a guest star on several TV shows, including “The Vampire Diaries,” “Under the Dome” and “Nashville.” He has a recurring role on the Sundance
A musical By Carol Shane The end of the semester is always an opportune time to catch the University of Tennessee School of Music at its busiest and that’s good news for anyone who loves music. With a wide variety of concerts and events to choose from, classical music fans can indulge their particular passions – and it’s all for free. First and biggest is the UT Chamber Singers’ presentation of Handel’s “Messiah, Part the First,” which is a more polished way of saying “the Christmas section.” The Chamber Singers represent outstanding UT choral students. They’ve sung all over the world, and once a year they present a holiday concert as part of their community outreach. This year, they’ll be appear-
ing with the UT Chamber Orchestra at Farragut Presbyterian Church. Dr. Angela Batey, UT’s director of choral activities, says a careful examination of the oratorio’s text reveals some surprises. Though the story is a New Testament narrative, she says, the key elements are told “not with New Testament texts, but with prophetic passages from the Old Testament.” There’s a reason the piece is so popular and so wellloved. Batey points out that a review of the work’s first performance raved, “The sublime, the grand, and the tender, adapted to the most elevated, majestic and moving words, conspired to transport and charm the ravished heart and ear,” and the same is certainly true today.
Meanwhile, over in the piano department, some faculty members are very busy. On the heels of Dr. David Northington, who presented “A Waltz Through the Life of Chopin” two Sundays ago and will retire in 2016, pianists Fay Adams and Edie Johnson will present a two-piano recital. They’ll be performing William Bolcom’s “Recuerdos” – three Latin dances – and Milhaud’s virtuosic “Scaramouche,” as well as pieces by Mozart and Lutoslawski. Indefatigable associate professor of collaborative piano Dr. Kevin Class, who’s just wrapped up a weekend of conducting “The Consul” for UT’s Opera Theatre program, which he also directs, will present a solo recital on Sunday, featuring pieces by Schumann, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Ravel. Viola professor Hillary Herndon is looking forward to hearing her students in their studio recital on Friday. “Musicians spend so much time in the practice
The revolution continues as Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence, here with Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket) takes on President Snow in the epic finale of the “Hunger Games” series, “Mockingjay – Part 2.” Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Donald Sutherland, Woody Harrelson, Julianne Moore, Jena Malone, Jeffrey Wright and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman also appear in director Francis Lawrence’s film, which officially opens Thursday night. Today (Nov. 18) only, “The Mockingjay Double Feature” will play at Wynnsong (3:30 p.m.) Foothills (4 p.m.) and (at 4:40 p.m.) Riviera, Knoxville Center, Pinnacle (including IMAX) and Tinseltown.
Channel’s “Rectify,” and he’s currently shooting a new series for NBC called “Game of Silence” in Virginia. He’s shot two films – “Josephine” and “Dear Coward on the Moon” – that are due out next year. And he’s waiting to hear if he’s landed a part on the AMC show “Turn: Washington’s Spies.” Edwards starred with his wife, Ashley Shelton Edwards, in Paul Harrill’s featuredirecting debut, “Something, Anything,” which premiered at 2014’s Knoxville Film Festival. They keep Knoxville as their home base and travel to jobs. For “Mockingjay,” Edwards spent about two weeks in Berlin. That was after he met with director Francis Lawrence in Atlanta and then waited – and waited – to learn if he’d gotten the role. “They were trying to find people all over the world, especially in Europe, to play the part because it would cost so much money to send me over there,” he says. “By the end of it all, they go, like, ‘There’s nobody else
room, alone, trying to improve their skills, that they often forget the end product is meant to be performed for an audience,” she says. “These recitals are a valuable learning experience for our students and a chance to showcase the wonderful work happening in the UT School of Music.” The same is true over in the cello studio, where Dr. Wesley Baldwin will host his friend and colleague Ruth Burgess, the principal cellist of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Her recital on Saturday is preceded by a master class. “We are celebrating our connection across the state of Tennessee with this visit,” says Baldwin. And professor of clarinet Dr. Victor Chavez will have his hands full celebrating the clarinet and saxophone during “Single Reed Day” on Saturday. “We bring in
that can play this part. This guy’s gotta come.’ So that was awesome. That’s kind of a cool thing to think about: I beat the world out for this part in ‘Hunger Games.’” He finally got word a week before he needed to leave for Germany. Even then, he couldn’t tell anyone he was headed to Berlin, only that he was shooting in Europe. Edwards, who says “movies are in my blood,” is excited about every job. “Every time I go shoot a movie or TV show I feel like I’m on vacation or that it is Christmas,” he says. “I love it so much, and I have so much fun making movies. “I can’t say that it’s work. It’s what I do to make money and make a living, but by no means do I feel too much pressure to call it work.” The only downside, he says, is the inconsistency – not knowing when the next job is coming. What keeps him on an even keel, he says, is “Jesus. My faith is really important to me. That’s about the only thing that truly keeps me sane.”
guest artists/teachers on that particular day to work with students in both oneon-one and group settings,” he says. “Vendors are here to display the latest clarinet and sax equipment as well.” The week-
end will c u l m i n at e in “Clarinet Night” recital on Sunday. The UT Chamber Singers present Handel’s “Messiah, Part the First” at 3 p.m. this Sunday, Nov. 22, at Farragut Presbyterian Church, 209
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Food City boosts Step Out Walk Food City has donated $15,000 to the American Diabetes Association’s Step Out Walk on top of the grocery chain’s $15,000 sponsorship of the event. Pictured are Jill Thompson, chair of communications and marketing for the ADA board; Food City executive vice president of operations Mickey Blazer; Food City director of community relations Emerson Breeden; and Alison Cox, ADA manager of special events and fundraising. Photo by S. Carey
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Zip it up at a Fine Craft Show By Aleex Conner Have you ever seen artwork made out of recycled zippers? It is very unusual, and you can see unique items like this at the 49th Fine Craft Show presented by the Foothills Craft Guild. Start your holiday shopping early at this wonderful event with over 140 booths of Tennessee artisans. All work is handmade and represents the finest in quality workmanship. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Jacob Building in Knoxville’s Chilhowee Park. Designated by the Southeast Tourism Society as a Top 20 Event, a Fine Craft Show offers a mecca of handmade fine crafts representing Tennessee at all price ranges … woodwork, pottery, weaving, jewelry, stained glass, metalwork and more.
Watch the artists actually make their wares at daily live craft demonstrations … basketry, bead weaving, pottery, spinning and glass blowing. All ages can have fun at the Make It and Take It Crafts booth on Saturday and Sunday. Visit the Authors’ Corner where local authors will be autographing their books: Bill Landry, Sam Venable, Chef Walter Lambert (Saturday only), Laura Still and Brent Minchey. Best-selling author Dr. Bill Bass is a special guest at the Authors’ Corner and will autograph books Friday only from noon to 3 p.m. Enjoy this event this weekend. Take exit 392 off I-40 and follow the signs. Admission: adults $8, seniors 65+ $7, children 13 and under free admission. Info: foothillscraftguild. org
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BIZ NOTES ■ Weigel’s has won a blue ribbon at the Tennessee State Fair for its chocolate milk. It was the dairy’s third blue ribbon for chocolate milk since 2011. It is manufactured at Broadacres Dairy in Powell, a part of Weigel Stores Inc. which has 63 premium convenience stores in the greater Knoxville area. ■ Gastrointestinal Associates has launched GIA 180, a program that uses a balanced, multifaceted and surgery-free approach to weight loss. It feature an intragastric balloon recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in the United States. ■ Salon Yeager’s Shine Bright 2015 is an evening of holiday beauty treatments, shopping, refreshments and social time for women. Set for 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at 6618 Kingston Pike (in the Bearden Station center near Bonefish Grill), the event is free with donations accepted for The Next Door, a support service for women and families. Info: 865-281-3241.
FARRAGUT CHAMBER EVENTS ■ Thursday, Nov. 19, 5-6:30 p.m., networking: Cranberry Hollow, 12556 Kingston Pike. ■ Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27, The Chamber will be closed for Thanks-
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Derrick Freeman: autistic and artistic By Anne Hart Before the age of 2, Derrick Freeman was a perfectly normal child. Then he quit talking. He was soon diagnosed with autism. By age 3, Derrick had learned a new way to communicate with the world – through art. Not only was Derrick autistic, he had also become artistic. It is a combination that has brought him wide acclaim, many honors and awards, and starting this Thursday, his own art show and sale at Bearden’s Envision Art Gallery, 4050 Sutherland Ave. One of Derrick’s earliest drawings is of his mom and biggest supporter, Angela Hunter-Freeman, standing at his bedside with her hands on her hips, yammering at him to stop jumping on his bed – an occurrence so frequent that young Derrick committed it to paper. The iconic image now appears as a sort of signature on some of the printed materials that have been reproduced for sale to the public. Angela is not a mother who coddles unnecessarily. She has used her education and her experience as an educational assistant with Knox County Schools and on numerous boards and civic groups that work in support of special needs
Derrick Freeman with some of his art and a tree hung with ornaments he created for the holiday show at Envision Art Gallery. Proceeds will benefit “Our Place,” an art school for people with disabilities. Photo by A. Hart children to assure that her son always has exactly what he needs to function appropriately in the world, and that he is always well treated and treats others equally well. Now 25, Derrick is a handsome and gracious young man who functions at his maximum ability, has learned to use his special talents in ways that benefit others, and is beloved by all who know him. His autism, though, has sometimes made for an interesting home life. Derrick’s sister Syretta, who holds a graduate degree in art history and ancient
worlds from Villanova and works with the McClung Historical Collection, says that when she came home from school a few years back, “My room had been turned into storage room for Derrick’s art. Sometimes he paints 30 or 40 things a day. And he’ll paint on anything that is left out – napkins, just anything.” And Syretta is always there to help when Mom is occupied elsewhere. Angela Freeman-Hunter is a busy woman. She spends much of her time at the art school she runs at Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. It is called
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“Our Place,” and Angela says the long term goal is to find a permanent home for the classes “that will create jobs in a non-traditional employment setting.” The art would be sold to the public, with the students not only creating art, but assisting customers and ringing up the sales. Proceeds from the Envision Gallery sale, “Art for the Holidays,” which will open to the public with a reception from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday and continue through Dec. 19, will go to Our Place. Derrick’s art will take up two rooms of the gallery. In addition to his framed art, his hand-painted Christmas ornaments and his cards and bookmarks will all be available for sale at quite reasonable prices. Kay List, the artist who owns the gallery, says she met Derrick and Angela when she sent out a call for artists for the holiday sale. That first meeting lasted for four hours. “I was aware that autism exists, but I had never met anyone with autism,” List says. “Derrick’s art is amazing, and his mother is such a strong woman. It has taken months of hard work for this show to evolve, and we think people will love what they see.”
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Rotarians grow beards for a cause By Tom King At some point in Dec e m b e r the North K nox v ille R o t a r y Club may be known as “The Scruf f y Bunch.” C l u b Tom King president Max Reddick, pastor of Fountain City Presbyterian Church, will be challenging the guys in the 50-member club to forgo shaving for a month to honor and Max Reddick recognize those with prostate cancer and to encourage prostate cancer screenings. For several years there has been a “No Shave November” Many people and organizations donate the money they spend on shaving and grooming to educate about cancer prevention, save lives and aid those fighting the battle. “This is a symbolic thing for us and we’ll not do any fundraising,” Reddick says. “This project is a little like what is done for breast cancer when everyone wears pink. Prostate cancer does not get the same public view as breast cancer but the number of men with this cancer is high and growing.” Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most
common cancer in American men and the second leading cause of cancer death in men behind lung cancer. The American Cancer Society’s estimates for prostate cancer for 2015 are: ■ About 220,800 new cases of prostate cancer ■ About 27,540 deaths from prostate cancer ■ About 1 man in 7 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer ■
Farragut raises $2,310 on Bingo
It was “Bingo Wednesday” at Farragut Rotary in November. The club sold bingo cards as a fundraiser for World Polio Day. Member Chris Thomas did the “calling” and the club pulled in $770 for Rotary’s Polio Plus campaign. With a 2-1 match by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, that equals $2,310 for polio eradication and will pay for vaccine for 3,850 children. ■
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The Rotary Club of Knoxville and the Rotary Club of Farragut will be ringing the bells for the Salvation Army’s kettle collections during the upcoming holidays. The Knoxville club will ring bells at West Town Mall at the Sears and Dillard’s entrances on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Farragut Rotarians will ring at the Kroger store on two Saturdays, Dec. 12 and 19, also from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tennessee Valley Fair, assisted by Food City, Wade Shows Inc. and media sponsors, raised $5,500 for the Love Kitchen. At last week’s check presentation are: Betsi James, Emerson Breeden and Mickey Blazer of Food City; Ed Shouse and Scott Suchomski of Tennessee Valley Fair; Patrick Riggins of The Love Kitchen; and Shanna Wilhite, Kim Harbin, Kerry Smith and Sarah Carson of Tennessee Valley Fair. The Love Kitchen provides meals, clothing and emergency services to homebound, homeless and unemployed individuals and families.
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Markets continue healthy trend By Sherry Witt Both real estate and lending markets continue to perform well at the local level according to recording data from Oc tober. The first Witt full month of fall produced 897 land transfers in Knox County. While that was only eight more sales than the county saw last October, the total value of property sold was much more robust this time around. After a near record September, the total value of property transferred in the county dropped by just $9 million in October. Bolstered by some impressive commercial transfers, the aggregate value of real estate sold during the month was just under $253 million – some $45 million more
than a year ago. Mortgage lending also continued to run well ahead of its 2014 pace. For the month of October there was approximately $334 million loaned against real property in Knox County, compared to about $289 million during the same period last year. The most noteworthy real estate transaction recorded in October was the sale of the property housing the Walmart at University Commons. The parcel sold
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• KNOXVILLE, TN - N. BROADWAY, MAYNARDVILLE HWY., HARDIN VALLEY RD., KINGSTON PIKE, MIDDLEBROOK PIKE, MORRELL RD. • POWELL, TN - 3501 EMORY RD.
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November 18, 2015
HEALTH & LIFESTYLES
N EWS FROM PARKWEST, WEST KNOXVILLE ’ S H EALTHCARE LEADER • T REATED WELL .COM • 374-PARK
Active woman receives surprise diagnosis She attributed tiredness to boredom with fitness routine As Norma Burt sat in her doctor’s office one day last fall, she casually mentioned that her sister had just undergone bypass surgery. That simple statement touched off a series of events that left her reeling and still has her somewhat astounded today. “He recommended I have a second opinion on a stress test I’d had a couple of years ago,” Burt says. Sitting on the sofa in her well-furnished Loudon home, Burt doesn’t exactly look like someone you might suspect would need heart surgery. Because Burt has a family history of heart disease, she’s been careful to take good care of herself, keep her weight down, exercise and eat right. It was only when she started experiencing some discomfort in her chest during exercise a few years ago that her doctor sent her for that stress test. A visit to a cardiologist followed, and it was determined that her situation wasn’t dire enough to warrant further testing at the time. But that second opinion last year made all the difference. Parkwest Medical Center cardiologist Mitchell Weiss, MD, looked at the results of the test and felt Burt needed another one. On Dec. 18, Burt met with Dr. Weiss to hear the results. “He told me the test showed blockage and recommended I have a cardio cath,” Burt says. A cardiac catheterization can check blood flow in the coronary arteries, blood flow and blood pressure in the chambers of the heart, find out how well the heart valves work, and check for defects in the way the wall of the heart moves. “During the cath he told me I had widespread blockage and that I would need bypass surgery.”
Sunday evening. I had chest pains, tightness in the chest and some dizziness, so I went to the ER.” Burt was admitted to Parkwest Medical Center that night and underwent five-vessel bypass surgery Dec. 23. She got to go home the day after Christmas. Weiss explains Burt underwent coronary artery surgery, in which Maggart took a vein harvested from one leg and an artery from the inner aspect of her chest wall, then “bypassed” the blockages by surgically rerouting blood into the arteries further downstream. Normal blood flow was restored to areas in need. Weiss says Burt will likely need to stay on medication long term, but the surgical outcome Norma Burt enjoys playing the piano again, afwas excellent. ter life-saving heart surgery at Parkwest Medical Having had some Center. time now to think about heart disease, “Many patients are surprised how it has affectto find out that they have heart ed her family and disease serious enough to warwhere she needs to rant bypass surgery,” says Dr. go from here, Burt Weiss. “Ms. Burt had developed has some advice severe coronary artery disease, she’d like to share with blockages in all three of the with other women. Mitchell Weiss, M.D. main arteries and a few of the “I feel certain principle branches thereof.” that I would not Weiss says the blockages ally sink in,” Burt says of the have survived before, or recovranged in severity from 70 per- surprising news. “It still hasn’t ered as well after the surgery, cent to 100 percent, but she had sunk in. I wasn’t really having had I not been in excellent physinot yet developed damage to her symptoms.” cal health,” Burt says. “I work heart’s muscle. The only other sign of trouble out several times a week with Burt’s friends were surprised, had been a little lethargy, but she both cardio and strength trainand so was she. After all, if ever didn’t recognize that as being a ing. I also walk and carry my golf there was a person who was a symptom of heart disease. When bag for 18 holes of golf three to living and breathing example of she didn’t feel like exercising, four times a week.” Burt recomhealthy living, it was her. But Burt assumed she was just get- mends that women, if they aren’t there she was a few days later, ting tired of her fitness routine already on an exercise program, meeting with surgeon Mike Mag- and chalked it up to laziness. start one and stick with it. gart, M.D., on a Friday and then She also feels strongly that “He told me to come to the surgery was planned for just a emergency room if I experienced it’s important for a woman to get few days before Christmas. any problems over the weekend,” and keep her weight under con“It’s almost like it didn’t re- Burt says. “I wasn’t feeling well trol. Research from the Ameri-
Debunking common heart disease myths Think you’re immune to heart disease? This might change your mind.
ation recommends you start getting your cholesterol checked at age 20.
✱ Myth: It’s a guy thing.
✱ Myth: I don’t have symptoms, so I’m OK.
There’s a common misconception that heart attacks are predominantly a threat to men. In reality, heart disease strikes more women than men. A woman dies from heart disease about every minute.
✱ Myth: It’s for older people. Heart disease impacts women and men of every age. In women, the use of birth control pills and smoking increases heart disease risk by 20 percent. Habits like overeating and living a sedentary lifestyle can make you more likely to suffer heart disease later in life.
✱ Myth: I exercise, so I don’t have to worry. Staying active de nitely helps reduce your chances of developing heart disease. However, no amount of exercise can completely eliminate the risk. In addition, habits like smoking and unhealthy eating can counterbalance that exercise. You can also have high cholesterol (a key risk factor) even when you’re not overweight. The American Heart Associ-
Believe it or not, 64-percent of women who have died suddenly from coronary heart disease had no previous symptoms. It’s also possible to have symptoms without realizing it. Contrary to popular belief, severe chest pain isn’t the most common symptom of a heart attack for women. Women are more likely to experience shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting and pain in the back or jaw. Dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, pain in the lower chest or upper abdomen and extreme fatigue are other signs to watch for.
✱ Myth: Heart disease runs in my
family, so I can’t fight it. Yes, you’re at a higher risk if there’s a history of heart disease in your family, but there’s still a lot you can do to dramatically reduce your risk. It’s estimated that healthy choices and awareness of symptoms have saved more than 627,000 women from the effects of heart disease.
can Heart Association backs her up. The AHA consistently reports that being overweight or obese raises blood pressure, raises blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, lowers HDL “good” cholesterol, and can induce diabetes. “Get a second opinion on important health tests,” Burt continues. “Especially stress tests, and discuss changes in your physical condition with your doctor.” Last but not least, Burt says a woman should never assume that changes in her health like aches, pains and loss of energy are only signs of getting older, or other natural causes. After years of regular weekly exercise, Burt experienced physical changes that she shrugged off. “I didn’t feel like exercising,” Burt says, “but I thought I was just getting burned out on exercise.” Dr. Weiss agrees that being proactive when it comes to your health is always the best way. “I can’t stress enough the importance of seeking attention sooner rather than later,” Dr. Weiss says. “We want to intervene before significant heart damage has occurred, in hopes of preventing the development of congestive heart failure, permanent disability and even premature death.” Burt says she feels well and has started some exercise. During this time while her activity has to be limited, she’s also rekindled an old love – playing her grand piano. To learn more about the life-saving heart procedures at Parkwest Medical Center, visit treatedwell.com, or call 865-374-PARK.
Did you know? ■ Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women and is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined. ■ Heart disease causes 1 in 3 women’s deaths each year, killing approximately one woman every minute. ■ An estimated 43 million women in the U.S. are affected by heart disease. ■ 90 percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease. ■ The symptoms of heart disease can be different in women and men and are often misunderstood. ■ While 1 in 31 American women dies from breast cancer each year, 1 in 3 dies of heart disease. ■ Hispanic women are likely to develop heart disease 10 years earlier than Caucasian women. ■ Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for African-American women. Source: the American Heart Association
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Auto Parts & Acc
Transportation
Collectibles
NEW 255X75X17 GOODYEAR WRANGLERS w/alum. whls. 5 on 5. Black, gun metal & polished alum. $135 ea. 865-388-5136. (865)933-3175.
Automobiles for Sale
Farm Buildings
FORD Focus SE, 2013, red, 20k mi., 36 mo. full warr. Sony stereo, great cond. Loaded. Like new. $11,950. 423-534-4275 (865)354-4609.
Recreation
Sports and Imports
Boats/Motors/Marine
ACURA TL - 2005. w/NAV-loaded; well maint’d (records avail.); Good tires; Runs and looks great; Just tunedup; 218,000 mi., $5,500. (865)8052077.
2004 STATOS 285 - Magnum, w/175 Johnson Motor, 80 lb. trust Minkota troll. mtr., HDS5 w/structure scan, carpet in great shape, like new, ready to fish. $13,500. (931)200-7413.
HONDA CIVIC LX-S 2009, 1 owner non smoker, 4 dr, AT, 74K mi, PW, PDL, AM/FM stereo w/single CD plyr, cloth int., clean, good cond, $9750. (865) 986-8682.
HOUSEBOAT ON FONTANA -1994 Sumerset. 80’x16’.Aluminum Hull, 2 350cu ft Chevy engines.2 docks. Shore power.City water. $155k FIRM. 865.414.1099. (865)591-4064.
Jaguar X type 3.0, AWD, 2006, silver w/blk lthr, 104K mi, very nice, clean car fax, $7,000 total. (865)806-3648.
RANGER BASS BOAT 1987 - 150 HP Johnson, garage kept, exc. cond. $4500. (865)258-3758.
JAGUAR. 1st Class British Racing Green Jaguar.
TRITON 18X3 2009 w/tandem axle trailer. 2010 Merc. 175 Pro XS mtr., Minn Kota trl. mtr. - 80 lbs. 2 Lowrance HDS5 w/GPS. $25,995. (865)922-0412.
Bargain. $4100 (865)247-5762. Kia Soul+ 2011, bright red, all power, alloys, cruise, Blue Tooth, $8550 obo. (865)927-3906. Mercedes Benz 2007 CLS 550, beautiful 1 owner car, $12,950. (865)337-4866. MERCEDES-BENZ CLK 320 CONVERTIBLE, 2001. silver, 204K mi., $3000 (865)806-3648. NISSAN VERSA SL 2012. navy blue, like new in/out. Alloys, cruise, navigation. Deluxe stereo. $8500/b.o. 423-534-4275 (865)354-4609.
Sport Utility Vehicles CHEVROLET TRAVERSE - 2011. LT w entertainment pkg LOADED VERY CLEAN captain chairs w 3rd row 72,300 miles 72,300 mi., $16,900. (865)247-1001. GMC ACADIA - 2011. Navigation W/ rear camera; Pwr sunroof W2nd row skylight; Power seats, heated and cooled; 7 passenger seating W/2nd row Capitan’s chairs 3rd row split bench; V6 engine W/6speed transmission; FWD. 45,300 mi., $23,300. (423)884-3584. GMC ENVOY SLE XL, 2003 4 wheel drive, 3rd row seats, 88k mi. $6950. (865)740-1735.
Farmer’s Mkt/ Trading Post
BARNS - SHEDS GARAGES - CARPORTS PATIO COVERS BUILT ON YOUR PROPERTY FREE ESTIMATES!
Millen Garage Builders 865-679-5330
763 Bobcat skid loader, runs strong, good tires, $9900. (865)475-1182
Farm Products
AT YOUR SITE LOGS TO LUMBER USING A WOOD MIZER PORTABLE SAW MILL
865-986-4264 FANNON FENCING
1978 Holiday Rambler 24’ travel trailer, hunting camp special, located near Wartburg, TN. $1400. (865)457-5918. FOUR WINDS RV 2006 - 29’, 2 slides, 36k mi, ext. warr. Very clean. Exc. cond. $32,000. (865)657-9402.
NEW & PRE-OWNED SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE ALL 2015 MODELS MUST GO!!!! Check Us Out At Northgaterv.com or call 865-681-3030
Motorcycles/Mopeds 1998 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLH TOURING Gar. kept. low mi, Many extras. Very nice. $5900. Health reas. 865-268-5855
Off Road Vehicles
We build all types of Farm Fencing and Pole Barn. *WOOD & VINYL PLANK *BARBED WIRE *HI-TENSILE ELECTRIC *WOVEN WIRE, *PRIVACY FENCING, ETC.
(423)200-6600
Pets Dogs CAIRN TERRIER (Toto) puppies, CKC, brindle, 10 wks, shots, $500. Call/ Text (865)919-8167 LAB AKC PUPPIES - Ready for homes in Dec. Vet ck. $450-$500. Call /Text(865)640-4100. LAB PUPPIES, $800. 1 blk & yellow male left. AKC reg., OFA hips, eyes & elbows on parents. Nat’l champ bldlines. Great pet or hunting partner. Avail. Call or text (865)712-1713
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY - 1999. 1999 Land Rover Discovery171000 milesleaking coolant865-300-8610 171,000 mi., $2,500. (865)300-8610.
MINIATURE PINSCHER PUPPIES - CKC Reg. All shots & worming current. F $300. M $250. 423-775-3662 or 423834-1230
TOYOTA RAV4 - 2001. ABS, AWD, 4 cyl, 2.0L 16v, AC, clean title. 113,658 mi., $2,900. (423)800-6153.
CHEVROLET C/K 1500 SERIES - 2007. Chevrolet 1500 Silverado LT, Crew Cab 2WD, Cloth Interior, Low Miles, Priced for quick sale ($5,000 below NADA Clean Retail) 93,000 mi., $13,000. (865)566-7291. CHEVROLET UTILIMASTER - 2005. 12’ box van, 79k mi. $22,500/b.o. (865)389-2400. CHEVY S-10 1991. 27K actual mi, exc. cond., well maint. new tires, red. $5900 obo. (865)774-3411; 771-5595 Chevy S-10 1997 LS, 4.3 AT, AC, 121K mi, one of the nicest. $4800. 865643-7103 FORD XLT 4X4 - 1995. 5 Liter, AT, Shortbed. Good brakes & exhaust. 194k mi. $3895. (865)659-5875
WORK HARD, PLAY HARDER! Save some of your hard-earned money without sacrificing speed or quality.
GOAD MOTORSPORTS East Tennessee’s largest
Classic Cars 1963 1/2 Galaxie, black w/red int., 390 HP Gold eng., solid. $11,000. Serious inquiries only 865-742-2878 1969 Cougar, original, white w/black top, solid, no rust, Serious inquiries only, $12,000. (865) 742-2878. 1987 Jaguar XJSC, 350 Corvette eng & trans, t-tops, runs & drives excellent. Prof. built. $4200 obo. Call for details. (865)603-5402. Buick Skylark 1965 custom muscle car, 1800 mi since restored, 454 Chevy, $10,500. (865)302-1033. VW BEETLE 1970, completely restored, $10,000. Call (865)882-3800.
138 Sky View Drive, Helenwood, TN Full Maintenance, Parts & Repairs.
Set of China, made in USA, 106 yrs old, Crown Pottery Company #9377, 24 pcs, $2,000. (865) 689-2229
Call 423-663-8500 Ck. us out online at www.goadmotorsports.com or visit our 9,000 sq. ft. facility.
FAST $$ CASH $$ 4 JUNK AUTOS 865-216-5052 865-856-8106 JUNK CAR MAFIA Buying junk vehicles any condition. 865-455-7419
CHUCK NORRIS TOTAL GYM - used 2 times. Pd $1475. Sacrifice $875/b.o. All tapes & extras. (865)742-0600
WANTED Military antiques and collectibles 865-368-0682
Driver/Transport DRIVERS! - CDL-A 1yr. Guaranteed Home Time. Excellent Pay Package. Monthly Bonus Program. 100% No-Touch. BCBS/Dental/Vision. Plenty of miles. 877-704-3773
Heavy Equipment KUBOTA - ‘07 BX24 100 Hrs 24HP Loader Backhoe R4 tires $6000 (281)5726726
Lawn & Garden DR Power Grader 48”, 12 scarifying teeth, remote control. Pull with ATV or riding mower. Sell $1,100. New $1,500. Needs new battery. (423) 921-9001
Med Equip & Supplies LIKE NEW - Hosp. Bed, A Lift, Medical Chair, Foldable Wheel Chair, etc. Call for details, (865)971-4293
42” RIDING LAWNMOWER $150. - Gas grill $50. Nine-ft. lighted Christmas tree $150. 2003 Mazda Tribute LX V6 $3,295. Call (865)938-2589
Metal Buildings
Fuel & Wood
MEGA FIREWOOD SALE Seasoned, good quality. Pick-up or delivery. $85 per rick. Call (865)386-8720
HAROLD’S GUTTER SERVICE Will clean front & back, $20 & up. Quality work, guaranteed. (865)288-0556
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Cemetery Lots 2 CEMETERY LOTS Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Garden of Victory. Lot 54-C, spaces 3 & 4. $1000 ea. Call (865)363-3065. 2 LOTS in Highland Memorial on Sutherland Ave., Veterans Garden. $2,900 each. (828) 635-0714 HIGHLAND MEMORIAL CEMETERY - 4 plots together. $7,850. (317)727-2764 Highland Memorial Veterans Garden, 2 lots w/lawn crypts. $1500 ea. 1 opening w/closing $800. 637-3629
www.riversidemanorapts.com BEST DEAL OUT WEST! 1BR from $375. 2BR $550-$695. No pets. Parking @ front door. (865)470-8686
Real Estate Sales North
MILLERTOWN PIKE 3 BR, 2 BA brick rancher on 7 acres, garage, shed, barn. $225,000, (865) 599-7559 (865)546-0849
West FOR SALE BY OWNER 836 TREE TRUNK RD 37934 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 car gar. Move in ready. $158,500. For info call (865)567-0859
BROADWAY TOWERS 62 AND OLDER Or Physically Mobility Impaired 1 & 2 BR, util. incl. Laundry on site. Immediate housing if qualified. Section 8-202. 865-524-4092 for appt. TDD 1-800-927-9275
MORNINGSIDE GARDENS 1 BR Apt Now Available ELDERLY OR DISABLED COMPLEX A/C, Heat, Water & Electric Incl, OnSite Laundry, Computer Center & Resident Services Great location! On the Bus Line! Close to Shopping! Rent Based on Income, Some Restrictions Apply Call 865-523-4133. TODAY for more information
NORWOOD MANOR APTS.
Duplex/Multiplex-Unfurn HALLS, UNFURN. 2 BR, W/D conn, water furn, great loc. No pets. $670/ mo. $500 DD. (865)776-4263
SEYMOUR ON PRIV. FARM 2 BR, mtn view, water/yd maint. furn. Great for elderly & others. Nice & quiet. Carport. F&B decks. W&D. Dr. Berry (865)256-6111
Townhouse/Villas-Unfurn
Accepting Applications 1, 2, & 3 BR. On busline Equal Housing Opportunity 865-689-2312 OAK RIDGE, renovated 2 BR apt, C H/A, New kit, appls, DW & bath. Lrg fncd lot, great for children. Close to schools. Lawn care incl. $525 mo. Call Sheila Morgan 865-250-5318 or 865-483-7253
Homes Unfurnished ALL BRICK 3 BR RANCHER IN WEST HILLS PARK - Hdwd floors, updated baths & open kitchen area. Culde-sac wooded lot w/back fenced. Family room w/lots of windows. Only $1,200/mo. Call (865)201-1003
Tickets/Events
Lake Property
West. 11805 Midhurst Dr. 4 BR, 2 BA, 2 car gar, refurbished, Farragut Schl. New appls. $1400 mo. (865)671-2222
4 UT Season Basketball Tickets, Sec. 118, with G-10 parking pass. $1500 obo. (865) 599-5192
RENTAL/SALE/OWNER FINANCE 4/3/2 Tellico Village, Panoramic Lake View. Nicely kept up. (774)487-4158.
Condos Unfurnished
BUYING SEC CHAMP
SHORT SALE. Watts Bar lakefront. 3 BR townhome. Dock, hdwd flrs, granite, S/S appls, 25 min to Turkey Creek. 3 units pre-approved at $199,900 each. (865)924-0791
CASH PAID UT FOOTBALL UT BASKETBALL PARKING PASSES
Homes with Acreage
(865)687-1718
KARNS FSBO: 9+ acres with small house just off of Pellissippi Pkwy. Mega views! $220K. (865)386-8720
BUYING TN vs Vanderbilt Tickets & PARKING PASSES
1979 3 BR Oakwood mobile home, in Clinton. Must be moved. Will sell cheap - $2500 obo ! (865) 466-7945
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2BR, 2 FULL BA, HALLS, Kit/DR combo, 1 car gar., priv. patio, all appls., very quiet. $790/mo. (865)712-8326. CONDO - WEST. Colonies. 2 BR, 1.5 BA, frpl, pool, tennis cts. View of Smoky Mtns. $795/mo + dep. No pets. Avail Now. (865) 216-8053
Townhouse/Villas Unfurn 2 BR, 1 1/2 BA & 1 BR, 1 BA. 5401 Scenicwood Rd off Merchants. (865) 977-5489
Manufactured Homes
I NEED PLEASE CALL RUDY (865) 567-7426
WANTED
(865)384-6867 Wanted NEED CHRISTMAS MONEY? - I will pay good prices for your vintage toys, old costume jewelry, old shaving items, lighters & any advertising items & old Halloween items. (865)441-2884
Announcements
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NORTH - 4 BR, 2 1/2 BA, Incl all s/s appls, shows like model. In subd. w/ lrg comm. pool & amenities. $1375. Call Lydia 865-804-6012
2001 E. Magnolia Ave.
All inventory to be sold including tools, paint supplies, gardening tools, pipes and plumbing supplies, all sizes of nails, bolts, screws & washers + much more! Call 1-800-540-5744, ext. 9017 or visit www.PozyAuctions.com for more information.
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WATERFRONT TOWNHOUSE - 205 Bokoshe Circle, 0BR, Waterfront Townhouse Tellico Village$319,900 865-387-7566 (865)387-7566
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METAL BUILDING SHED - 20’x40’ Long, complete with beams, perlins, siding, roofing and all self tapping screws, front hgt. 15’4”, back hgt. 11’4”. (865)803-3633.
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Furniture
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Financial
ALL FURNITURE of 2 BR apt. Must Go. Reasonably Priced. Won’t last long. (865) 455-8933
Appliances
Jobs
Apartments - Unfurn.
FSBO 1100 SF, near Sterchi Hill SD. lg level lot, 3 BR, 1 BA, lg 2 car gar w/ concrete driveway, util. rm, LR, DR, 865-604-0210.
865-315-3950
Home Maint./Repair Vehicles Wanted
Antiques
CFMOTO
Vans Chev 15 pass van 2007, white, 39K act mi, 6.0 V8, dual AC, very nice, $16,500. (865)806-3648.
Merchandise
METAL PEDAL CARS OR TRACTORS Wanted to buy: Old metal pedal cars or tractors to restore for grandson. (865)389-0130
DEALER
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Merchandise - Misc.
INFINITI EX35 - 2012. loaded, sunrf, leather, 34K mi, exc cond., $20,500. 423-295-5393
Trucks
BUYING OLD US COINS
90% silver, halves, quarters & dimes, old silver dollars, proof sets, silver & gold eagles, krands & maple leafs, class rings, wedding bands, anything 10, 14, & 18k gold old currency before 1928 WEST SIDE COINS & COLLECTIBLES 7004 KINGSTON PK CALL 584-8070
Farm Equipment
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Campers & RV’s
A COMPLETE SET - of Goebel Hummel annual plates: 1971 to 1996 with pretty bas-release dolls on them, such as the “apple tree” boy & girl and the “umbrella” boy & girl. $3000. Certified check or cash. Phone: 865-922-1819. Ask for Barbara.
Adoptions
ADOPT: A loving Mom, a devoted Dad, and a bright future are waiting to welcome your baby! Expenses paid. Anne & Colin. 1-877-246-6780 ADOPT: Happily married couple ready to devote our life and love to your newborn. Expenses paid. Please call Rob and Susan 1-844-615-5374, www. robandsueadopt.com.
I BUY OLDER MOBILE HOMES. 1990 up, any size OK. 865-384-5643
For Sale By Owner AFFORDABLE CONVENIENCE 2115 Paris Road, So convenient to Knoxville, nice neighborhood, sweet yard & front porch. Great price! (865)414-4366 COZY COTTAGE IN NORTH KNOXVILLE - 4025 Weaver Street, 0BR, Cozy 800 sq. ft. Cottage on Sharp’s Ridge is in a pretty neighborhood. 1 bdrm, 1 bathrm, Nice front porch, back yard, & eat in kitchen. (865)414-4366
Real Estate Commercial Commercial Property /Sale 3.03 ACRES at Light #1 in PIgeon Forge on Sugar Hollow Rd, east side of Cracker Barrel. 865-604-4247
Offices/Warehouses/Rent 4000 SF Office/Warehouse with dock & drive in, prime location Middlebrook Pk. $3,000 mo. 2000 SF Office/Warehouse drive in bay, Papermill, $1,300 mo.
865-544-1717; 865-740-0990 WAREHOUSE/OFFICE 3000 SF $6.48 SF (per yr) incl. tax & insur. Near Middlebrook Inn (865)588-2272
FARMINGTON / BLUEGRASS 1809 Penwood Dr, Remodeled Split/Foyer, new roof, 3BR 2.5BA Frpl, new appls., fenced yard, kids play fort, Garage. 1604 SF. $174,900. (865)705-4955.
Lots/Acreage for Sale FOR SALE OR LEASE 80+ acres in Hardin Valley, zoned industrial & SP. 1.5 mi of creek frontage, very private. $20k per acre. By appt. only. Call (865)386-8720 .
Landscaping/Lawn Service
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Tellabration!, 2-4 p.m., Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre, Light #3, 461 Parkway in Gatlinburg. Storytellers: Susan Fulbright, Stephen Fulbright, Janice BrooksHeadrick and Kathleen Mavournin. Donations accepted. Info: smokymountaintellers.org. Unity of the Community, Building Community through the Heart of Yoga, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lindsay Young Downtown Y, 605 W. Clinch. Light refreshments, yoga classes, and more. Info: 622-9025.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 21-22
1538 Laurel Ave. Live old-time music by the Hellgrammites; calling by Stan Sharp, Ruth Simmons and Leo Collins. Admission: $7, $5 for students and JCA members. Info: on Facebook.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, DEC. 11-13 “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” performed by The WordPlayers, 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Clayton Performing Arts Center, Pellissippi State Community College, 10915 Hardin Valley Road. Info/tickets: wordplayers.org.
Foothills Craft Guild Fine Craft Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Jacob Building in Chilhowee Park. Includes a free “Kid’s Make It & Take It Booth” sponsored by the Appalachian Arts Craft Center. Admission: $8 adults, $7 seniors; children 13 Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West and under are free. Town Petsmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org. Market Square Holiday Market, noon-6 p.m., with farm vendors selling until 3 p.m. near the Computer Workshops: Excel, 2 p.m., East TenMarket Square stage, and craft vendors and food nessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Requires “Word trucks open until 6 p.m. on Union Avenue adjacent Basics” or equivalent skills. Info/registration: 215- 8700. to Market Square and along Market Street. Info: MarketSquareFarmersMarket.org or NourishKnoxville. org. Wreath workshop, 12:30 p.m., Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorngrove Pike. Cost: $35. Bring a pair of Auditions for “The Last Five Years” by Jason small garden shears and garden gloves. Other materials Robert Brown, a musical being produced/performed provided. Info/reservations: 546-0745 or ramseyhouse. at Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 319 N. Gay St. Times: org. 3-5:30 p.m. Saturday and 6-8:30 p.m. Sunday. Seek-
SATURDAY, DEC. 12
Dine and Discover, noon-1 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. David Butler, executive director of the Knoxville Museum of Art, will present: “A Look Over the Horizon.” Free and open to the public. Info: knoxart.org. “End-of-Life Plan,” 2:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Speaker: Susie Stiles, LCSW. Info: 329-8892 (TTY: 711). “Getting a Show: Avoiding the Pitfalls & Pratfalls,” noon-1 p.m., Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Cost: $5 for members of the Arts & Culture Alliance/ $8 for nonmembers. Info/registration: knoxalliance.com/development.html; 523-7543; sc@ knoxalliance.com. Knoxville Writers’ Group meeting, 11a.m.-1 p.m., Naples Italian Restaurant, 5500 Kingston Pike. Speaker: Dr. Bruce Wheeler will speak about his book “Knoxville Tennessee, A Mountain City, in the New South.” “Using Legal Tools for Life Decisions” 1:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Speaker: Elder Law Attorney Monica Franklin, CELA. Info: 329-8892 (TTY: 711).
WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, NOV. 18-19 AARP Driver Safety classes, noon-4 p.m., O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.
THURSDAY, NOV. 19 AAA Driver Improvement Course, 5:30-9:30 p.m., AAA office, 715 W. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. Four-hour course helps reduce points for traffic offenders and teaches how to reduce risk while driving. Cost: $30 members/$35 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/registration: Kate, 862-9254, or Stephanie, 862-9252.
FRIDAY, NOV. 20 Rock the Red Kettle Concert featuring Rhett Walker Band, 8 p.m., The Square Room, 4 Market Square. Proceeds go to the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign. Info/tickets: SalvationArmyKnoxville.org or 525-9401. Tellabration!, 7 p.m., Eusebia Presbyterian Church, 1701 Burnett Station Road in Seymour. Master of Ceremonies: Jeanette Stevens. Storytellers: Millie Sieber, Kathleen Mavournin, Jean Davidson, Jeanette and Charlie Stevens. Donations accepted. Info: smokymountaintellers.org.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 20-22 “She Kills Monsters,” Clayton Performing Arts Center, Pellissippi State Community College, 10915 Hardin Valley Road. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $12 adults; $10 seniors or students. Info/tickets: pstcc.edu/arts or 539-7529.
SATURDAY, NOV. 21 AAA Driver Improvement Course, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., AAA office, 715 W. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. Eight-hour course helps reduce points for traffic offenders and teaches how to reduce risk while driving. Cost: $40 members/$50 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/registration: Kate, 862-9254, or Stephanie, 862-9252. Ancestry in Detail, 1-3 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Preregistration and a valid email address as well as good Internet searching capabilities are required. Info/registration: 215-8809. “Baroque to Modern” performed by the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra Performs, 7:30 p.m., First UMC of Oak Ridge, 1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike. Tickets: $25 adults; $10 ages 19-29. Info/tickets: ORCMA.org or 483-5569. Craft show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., West Towne Christian Church, 9300 Middlebrook Pike. Crafters’ booth fees will all go to the Youth Group Mission fund at the church. Features more than 40 crafters with a wide variety of quality crafts; Youth Group will be selling coffee, hot chocolate and doughnuts in the morning and a soup and sandwich lunch. Info: Sandy Tanaka, 742-6728 or sewcrazyn10@gmail.com. Emory Road, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) meeting 10:30 a.m., East Tennessee Historical Society, 601 S. Gay St. Speaker: Sonja DuBois, a WWII Holocaust survivor. Topic: “Preserving the Legacy.” Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town Petsmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org. Saturday Stories and Songs: Sarah Rysewyk, 11 a.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: 470-7033.
MONDAY, NOV. 23
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 28-29
ing one female and one male who can play an age range of 25-40. Performance dates: Feb. 12-28. Info: info@ theatreknoxville.com.
SUNDAY, DEC. 13
Roane State Organ Student Recital with guest concert pianist Slade Trammell, 3 p.m., First UMC in Oak Ridge, 1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike. Reception follows recital. Free and open to the public, but contributions can be made to the Louis Hughes Memorial Organ Scholarship at Roane State.
Free drop-in art activities for families, 1-4 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Docent Tours in English, 2 p.m., and in Spanish, 3 p.m. Info: knoxart.org. Historic Ramsey House Candlelight Tour, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 2614 Thorngrove Pike. Featuring: holiday treats, Christmas carols and tours of the decorated, candlelit historic home. Admission free; donations appreciated. Info: 546-0745 or www.ramseyhouse.org.
TUESDAY, DEC. 1
MONDAY-TUESDAY, DEC. 14-15
AARP Driver Safety classes, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., GFWC Ossoli Circle, 2511 Kingston Pike. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.
AARP Driver Safety classes, noon-4 p.m., American Red Cross, 6921 Middlebrook Pike. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.
FRIDAY, DEC. 4
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16
“Amahl and the Night Visitors” by Gian-Carlo Menotti, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Cathedral, 413 Cumberland Ave. Performed by Marble City Opera. Family friendly production with free admission. Info/tickets: 525-7347. Matt Brown and Greg Reish in concert, 8 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Tickets: $14, some discounts available. Info/tickets: www.jubileearts.org.
Dine and Discover, noon-1 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Adam Alfrey, East Tennessee History Center, and Steve Cotham, manager of McClung Historical Collection, will present: “An Inside Look at Lloyd Branson.” Free and open to the public. Info: knoxart.org.
SUNDAY, NOV. 29
THURSDAYS-SUNDAYS, DEC. 4-20 “Cinderella and Ebenezer,” Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Performances: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 1 and 5 p.m. Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Info/tickets: 208-3677; knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com; info@ childrenstheatreknoxville.com.
SATURDAY, DEC. 5 Cookie walk and craft fair, Faith Lutheran Church, 225 Jamestowne Blvd. Craft fair, 8:30 a.m.noon; cooker walk, 9 a.m. until sold out. Proceeds to benefit the Shepherd of Hope Food Pantry. Info: faithcookiewalk@yahoo.com. Market Square Holiday Market, noon-6 p.m., with farm vendors selling until 3 p.m. near the Market Square stage, and craft vendors and food trucks open until 6 p.m. on Union Avenue adjacent to Market Square and along Market Street. Info: MarketSquareFarmersMarket.org or NourishKnoxville.org. Tennessee Schmaltz, 8 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Tickets: $14, some discounts available. Info/ tickets: www.jubileearts.org.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, DEC. 5-6 Christmas Tours of the Historic Bleak House Mansion, 3148 Kingston Pike; 2-8 p..m. Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Includes: a yule fire with Christmas carols, tables of artists and authors, storytelling and more. Info: Diane Green, 993-3397.
SUNDAY, DEC. 6 “Amahl and the Night Visitors” by Gian-Carlo Menotti, 3 p.m., St. John’s Cathedral, 413 Cumberland Ave. Performed by Marble City Opera. Family friendly production with free admission. Info/tickets: 525-7347.
WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, DEC. 9-10 AARP Driver Safety classes, 1-5 p.m., Cheyenne Ambulatory Center, 964 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.
THURSDAY, DEC. 10 Knoxville Square Dance, 8 p.m., Laurel Theater,
THURSDAY-SATURDAY, DEC. 17-19 24th annual Modern Dance Primitive Light, 8 p.m. Thursday and 7 and 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Laurel Theatre, 1538 Laurel Ave. Info/tickets: circlemoderndance.com.
SATURDAY, DEC. 19 Market Square Holiday Market, noon-6 p.m., with farm vendors selling until 3 p.m. near the Market Square stage, and craft vendors and food trucks open until 6 p.m. on Union Avenue adjacent to Market Square and along Market Street. Info: MarketSquareFarmersMarket.org or NourishKnoxville. org.
TUESDAYS, JAN. 12, 19, 26, FEB. 2, 9, 16 “Reflections, Light and Magic” class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Cost: KMA members $150/nonmembers $175. Materials list provided. Info/registration: knoxart.org.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20, 27 “Beautiful, Vibrant Alcohol Inks” class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Cost: KMA members $50/nonmembers $65. Info/registration: knoxart.org. “Mosaics Keepsake Box” class, 2-4 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Cost: KMA members $50/nonmembers $65. Info/registration: knoxart.org.
SATURDAY, JAN. 30 The Del McCoury Band with Sierra Hull, part of WDVX’s World Class Bluegrass concert series, 7 p.m., Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. Info/tickets: 981-8590; ClaytonArtsCenter.com; Clayton Center box office.
MONDAYS, FEB. 1, 8, 15 “Mask Making and Face Jugs” (clay sculpture) class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Cost: KMA members $90/nonmembers $110. Info/registration: knoxart.org.
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