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Theater director teaches more than acting

Hannah Branch plays Alice while Austin Rambo is the caterpillar atop the mushroom.

By Margie B M i H Hagen

Holiday notes

■ Karns Christmas Parade is Saturday, Dec. 3, with lineup at Ingles at 9 a.m. and step off at 10 a.m. The route is from Ingles to the red light.

Participants can then make two rights and enter Beaver Ridge Road to return to Ingles.

Candy can be thrown and walkers are allowed. Any horses must be diapered to keep Santa from running through horse byproducts. Only one Santa is allowed, also. There is no cost nor is there a form to complete. Northwest Business Association is giving three cash prizes for best floats.

■ Food City Holiday Open House will be 10 a.m.

-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at all stores – featuring special events and tasty treats. All are invited.

■ Stanley’s Greenhouse will host a Holiday Open House 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at 3029 Davenport Road. Info: 865-573-9591.

■ Volunteer Ministry Center’s annual holiday store will open at 1 p.m. today (Nov. 30) and remain open through Dec. 21. New items and cash donations are requested for the store where clients of the ministry can “shop” with points earned through community service. Most needed are toys, craft sets, baby clothes, sports balls, cosmetic/perfume sets and small tool kits. Info: Gabe Cline at 865-524-3926, ext.

224 or vmcinc.org ■ The 2016 Mission of Hope Christmas Campaign Big Blue Barrel Collection runs through Monday, Dec. 5. Info: 584-7571; info@missionofhope.org; missionofhope.org; mail to: Mission of Hope, P. O Box 51824, Knoxville, TN 37950.

■ Knoxville’s Holidays on Ice, Fridays-Sundays, through Jan. 8, Market Square.

Admission: $10 adults, $7 children 12 and younger; includes skate rental and tax. Info: knoxvillesholidaysonice.com or 215-4423.

■ WIVK Christmas Parade, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, Gay Street. Info knoxvilletn. gov/christmas.

■ Mabry-Hazen House annual Christmas tours, 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 and 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, 1711 Dandridge Ave. Free, but donations appreciated. Info: 522-8661 or mabryhazen.com.

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November 30, 2016

Hardin Valley Academy theater director and teacher Robert Warren doesn’t consider his job work. His enthusiasm for all things theater was evident as he talked about the school’s upcoming production, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” set for four performances, Dec. 1-4.

Warren has been the theater teacher at HVA since the school opened in 2008 and taught at West High School prior to that. He teaches stagecraft, technical production, set and costume design.

“Students learn all aspects of theater production, from lighting and sound work to prop construction, prosthetics and makeup. Everything is built here,” he says.

It’s a collaborative effort as students critique and make suggestions during rehearsals. “They learn by doing, and they will be doing it all during performances,” says Warren. “I’ll be sitting back and enjoying the play.”

“Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” will feature 35 HVA students and 28 from Hardin Valley Elementary school, where Warren also teaches introduction to theater. He presents three plays per school year and a musical in the spring, with To page A-3

Kane announces Drive to 55 grant for TCAT Knoxville State Rep. Roger Kane has announced a $5.7 million grant for the Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville. Gov. Bill Haslam said institutions across the state would be receiving the grants to support the additional students attending post-secondary schools as a result of the Tennessee Promise program.

“The Tennessee Promise program has been wildly successful in reaching its goal of increasing the number of students at postsecondary institutions across the state,” said Kane. “As a result, these campuses are in

need of additional resources and funding to support that population. I appreciate Governor Haslam’s efforts to increase college attendance, and provide support for the schools as they serve these students.”

First-time freshman enrollment at Tennessee’s colleges and universities grew by 10 percent in 2015, including a 25 percent increase at community colleges and a 20 percent increase at TCATs. Tennessee also saw a historic year-over-year growth in the state’s college-going rate in 2015, increasing 4.6 percentage points in just one year.

Eight is NOT enough

the number defied the law of averBy Marvin West Be nice. Butch needs your help. ages. Was strength-and-conditionPlease be patient and supportive. ing flawed? Was August too soft?

We know this team set a reSend cheerful get-well cards. cord for yards yielded, the most in school history. Defensive backs never mastered the art of looking back for the ball. Outside containEncourage him to seek advice. ment did not exist. There were If he is going to continue as Ten- wide lanes to big gains.

Injuries were relevant. Tennesnessee football coach, at four-plus million and several perks, he must see ran short on tackles. The best give the Volunteers of 2017 a dif- linebacker missed 9½ games. The best corner missed half the seaferent look.

If these Vols had an actual blue- son and wasn’t the same when he print, it didn’t work. From start hustled back.

“Next man up” was for public to finish, this was never a good team. It wasn’t ready to play at the consumption. It sounded good. beginning of several games. Cap- Replacements were supposedly tains attended coin tosses. The instructed in the ways of the SEC, band played Rocky Top. Oppo- but several looked lost. I used to nents scored touchdowns, some- know but no longer can tell how times in clusters before Tennessee long it takes to teach fundamentals. Different instructors. Differjoined the fray.

The 8-4 record was misleading. ent students.

I do know for sure that eight Three victories were against offwins are not enough. I explained brands and two were pure luck.

It is possible the Volunteers set that when Bill Battle was here. Like a world record for injuries. Misfor- Bill, Butch is a decent guy, a life tune must have been a factor but coach, an advocate of academics.

Analysis

A total of 44 proposals were submitted, requesting a combined $120.9 million for construction or renovation or for program expansion. All projects seeking funding were required to demonstrate need for building capacity to respond to student enrollment and statewide workforce demands.

Proposals were reviewed by a team of state officials, and their scoring determined which projects were funded.

Rep. Kane represents District 89, which includes Karns and Hardin Valley.

That is of considerable importance.

Alas, Bill didn’t make it. Butch might earn a bronze statue if he is tough enough and links decency with more victories.

I want to say this gently so Butch does not get his feelings hurt. Losing the fourth quarter to Vanderbilt is not acceptable. No excuses. No spin. No diversionary tactics. This just won’t do.

Losing to South Carolina was devastating. It mortally wounded the season of high expectations.

This was worse. It was dead on delivery and humbling. Did you see the coach of the Commodores jumping around as if he had received a pony for Christmas? He was in shock. His team outplayed and outhit the vaunted Vols. Derek Mason was speechless – for a while.

It might be impolite to mention that he outcoached Butch.

Did you notice what shifting two tight ends from right to left did for three Vandy touchdown runs?

The opening was four lanes wide.

Did you identify Tennessee adjustments from the first to the second

to the third? I didn’t either.

How about pressure on Vanderbilt’s quarterback? Blitz packages were ineffective. Did you analyze the UT secondary? Don’t get beat deep is the first maxim of pass defense. Vandy noticed the deficiency.

I can help with that. Deep in the archives, filed under 1970, is grainy film that illustrates pass defense. The late Buddy Bennett was architect. The coaching point was run with receivers, look for the ball, catch the ball. Volunteers intercepted 36.

Bobby Majors got 10. Captain Tim Priest picked off nine. Jackie Walker had five. David Allen and Conrad Graham intercepted three each. Tennessee won 11 games.

What we now celebrate was not very good but it is not the end.

Tennessee football goes on and on.

This is a crossroad.

You can have the bowl game.

I don’t want it. I want the Vols to start preparations now for next season. So much needs to be done.

Big bowl bonuses should be applied to the future. We have overpaid for the past.

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

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News from Concord Christian School

Hard work, ‘awesome’ teachers aid merit semifinalist

By Kelly Norrell A Concord Christian student who credits her “awesome” biology teacher, Joannie Ham, for igniting her interest in the sciences has become the school’s first National Merit semifinalist.

Senior Gillian Huskin, 17, learned in September that her score on the PSAT placed her in the top tier of entrants nationwide. Now she’s making application to be a National Merit finalist, to be announced in February.

Meanwhile, Huskin is applying to the University of Alabama in Birmingham, where she wants to begin studies in biomedical engineering in the fall.

“Biomedical engineering is very interdisciplinary. I could do a lot of research. It has a lot of practical applications that can help people,” Huskin said.

“And, it is a solid basis for medical school.” Huskin added that she wants eventually to become an ophthalmologist and is interested in subspecialties like pediatric ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology.

It’s enough to make your head spin.

But the clear-eyed Huskin, serene in her rounded glasses and shoulderlength auburn hair, is busy with her schoolwork, band practice (she plays flute), dual enrollment classes at Pellissippi State Community College, and college applications.

“I get pulled into things. I love being involved,” she said.

Concord Christian has been a good place for Huskin, who arrived, a shy new kid, in sixth grade. “I don’t remember my first day. I probably didn’t talk to a single person,” she said.

Gillian Huskin and Jinbi Tian, performing an acid-based titration, were on a science Olympiad team together.

Students Gillian Huskin and Jinbi Tian perform an acid-based titration under Dr. Joannie Ham’s watchful eye. Photos

by Kelly Norrell

But she made friends and blossomed under the individual attention at the school. She said music helped pull her out of her shell, and so did stellar teachers. Two whom she particularly credits are math teacher Gina Flynn and Ham, her high school sciences teacher.

“I took AP Calculus I and II from Mrs. Flynn. I loved it and got a 5 on the AP test. And Dr. Ham is awesome.

I’ve taken all my science classes from her.” Huskin said that, under Ham, AP biology was “insanely hard,” but that “we’d have recovery days when we got to dissect sharks. That was really fun.”

Her rich experience at the school included marching band, a “minicraze” of students singing songs from the musical “Hamilton,” and an intimate learning environment.

Huskin does well on standardized tests, and she has some theories about

why. One is practice.

Her parents, Erica, a nurse educator with Tennova, and Scott, a regional sales manager for the Texten printing supply company, saw that she took the SAT and the ACT at a young age.

She has taken both several times, although she has never needed tutoring.

But Huskin credits something else — the way she handles stress. “I view standardized tests like a lot of puzzles.

I like puzzles. I prefer them to class. I don’t get that dread that a lot of people have.”

Huskin gives kudos to the individual attention dispensed at Concord Christian. In one example, she joined the high school band her sophomore

Dr. Joannie Ham’s passion for biology, chemistry and other sciences ignites the dedication of students like Huskin.

year after some catch-up lessons. She went on later to place 16th chair in All-State. In another example, the school has allowed her to take specific off-campus classes required for college applications.

Ham praised Huskin’s work ethic, wide range of interests, and willingness to help others. “Gillian is a good person for me to hold up as a shining student.”

Homecoming week fun at Concord

Not ever to be outdone during Spirit Week, middle school principal Amanda Lane was Eleanor Roosevelt and elementary principal Leigh Ledet was Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Seniors Abi Jaggers and Dylan Brandenburg were crowned Homecoming King and Queen at halftime during Friday night’s football game.

Seth Kenny, Caleb Hightower, Daylan Coffey and Austin Davis (front) enjoyed matching for Twin Day.

These elementary students let their creativity shine for Throwback Thursday (back): Kayla Ramsey, Kendyl Thacker, Mackenzie Davis, Reagan Coffey, Kara Lynn Noggle; (front) Olivia Davis, Lily Mashburn and Rachel Carroll

Kindergartners Everest and Bluebell Bailey were a dwarf and Snow White for Magical Monday.

Concord’s Marching Band recently competed in its first marching band competition at Hardin Valley High School. CCS won 1st place in percussion AND 1st place overall in their division!!! Of his band’s accomplishment, director Matthew Stevens shared, “I am incredibly excited and proud of this amazing group of young adults!

The CCS Pride of the Den Marching Band received 1st place percussion and 1st place band in their division!! Words cannot express how proud I am of them. Truly an honor to be their director!!!” #WeAreConcord

What a way to begin Division 1A first place champs!

Senior Brenna Flynn is featured in a solo during the second movement of Concord’s show – Under Construction. Photos by JK Creative’s Kevin Lemere and Jeremy Wiggs

Drum Major and senior LeighAnna Jones stated, “Four years ago, I never would have thought we would get to this point – I never thought I would someday be standing on a podium, leading my band in a real competitive show. This band means everything to me, these kids are my family.”

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Members of the Byington family from left are great-great-grandson Scott Lykens, Rhoten Byington, great-grandson Robert Lykens, great-great-grandson Collin Lykens, great-granddaughter Anne Yarbrough, and Jane Byington Williams.

Moses Byington honored with historical marker More than 30 community members gathered Nov. 23 at 2501 Byington Beaver Ridge Road with Karns historian Christopher Hammond to unveil a historical marker commemorating Moses Brownlow Byington Sr.’s role in establishing the town of Byington (now Karns).

Notable attendees included state Rep. Roger Kane as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Mr. Byington.

Hammond said he pursued the marker because, “I feel it’s important to honor the memory of a man so instrumental in making Karns the thriving community that it is today. He was a very interesting man. The marker says it all really.

He moved to the Beaver Ridge community around

Karns trash cleanup For the sixth year, members of the Democratic Party District 6 collected trash on Byington-Beaver Ridge Road during their biannual Adopt-A-Road project. Pictured are: Mike Knapp, Janice Spoone, Frank Schingle, Al Stult and Elizabeth Vacanti.

More than just acting Nancy Anderson 1883 and was instrumental in establishing the town of Byington and two landmarks: the Byington L&N Railroad Station and the Solway Bridge.

“He was a civic leader who served as postmaster and a member of the Knox County Court. He died in 1930 while giving a speech lobbying for better roads in the area.”

After the presentation, many remarked how the $1,700 marker (funds raised

by Hammond through donations) was attractive and of a quality to last for years.

Moses Byington’s granddaughter Jane Byington Williams addresses the crowd, saying she’s proud of her civic-minded grandfather and his contributions toward making Karns the thriving community it is today. She said her grandfather worked to have the roads oiled because they were dusty and kicked up dirt into the store and post office.

Moses Byington’s grandson Rhoten Byington stands with cousin Jane Byington Williams sharing stories of being in the Naval Academy and explaining his name, saying, “I was named after the town…the town wasn’t named after me.”

Chris Hammond looks on as state Rep. Roger Kane reads a proclamation from Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett proclaiming Nov. 23, 2016, as Moses Byington Sr. day in recognition of the visionary civic leader of the Beaver Ridge community.

each production taking up to a year to plan.

“Theater is big and adventurous,” says Warren, “It brings students with different interests together. Techno geeks, artists and actors get the opportunity to meet people they might not otherwise cross paths with.”

Hannah Branch plays one of the Alices (there are actually double casts, each cast acting in two of the four performances) and explained why she loves acting: “To be a character, you have to be vulnerable and try new things, you have to interact in a close environment and put yourself out there.”

Branch feels like the acting experience helped her grow, saying, “Some things are different than they appear.” She’ll be graduating next year, then off to college where she plans to study to become an elementary school teacher. “I’m sure my acting training will come in handy when bringing subjects to life for my students,” she added.

Some students like Ben Prager do double duty; he is the costumer for the play and also acts in several scenes.

It takes ingenuity to design costumes on a budget, and he has that. Making the costume for the caterpillar involved

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HVA theater teacher Robert Warren directs a rehearsal in the auditorium. Photos by Margie Hagen

redesigning a sleeping bag and adding embellishments, but you would never know it was ever anything other than a caterpillar.

Speaking of budgets, this is a primary fundraiser for the theater department.

They receive a stipend from the Knox County Board of Education but depend on ticket sales for the majority of funds needed to operate.

Judging by the rehearsal I attended, this is a professional and well-acted production. The public is invited to attend performances in the HVA auditorium, 11345 Hardin Valley Road, on Dec. 1-3 at 7 p.m., and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4. Ticket prices are $7 for adults and $5 for students.

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.

■ Family Community Education-Crestwood Club meets 10 a.m. each fourth Thursday, Grace Lutheran Church, 9076 Middlebrook Pike. Info: Ruby Freels, 690-8164.

■ Karns Community Club meets 7:30 p.m. each first Tuesday, Karns Community Center, 7708 Oak Ridge Highway. Info: Don Gordon, 803-6381.

■ District 6 Democrats meet 6:15 p.m. each fourth Tuesday at the Karns Library, 7516 Oak Ridge Highway. Info: Mike Knapp, 696-8038, or Janice Spoone, 771-5920.

■ Family Community Education-Karns Club meets 10 a.m. each second Wednesday, Karns Community Center, 7516 Oak Ridge Highway.

Info: Charlene Asbury, 691-8792.

■ Karns Republican Club meets 7 p.m. each first Tuesday at Karns Middle School library.

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■ Karns Lions Club meets 6:30 p.m. each first

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■ Northwest Knox Business and Professional Association meets each third Thursday, Karns Community Center, 7708 Oak Ridge Highway.

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Shanks won’t run again; Burchett sings for Dolly

By Betty Bean Circuit Court Clerk Cathy Quist Shanks will not run for re-election in 2018, she told the Shopper News last week.

Shanks, whose job includes running the Civil Sessions and Juvenile courts, will have served 20 years in office by the time Shanks Election Day ’18 rolls around. She said she promised her husband, Greg Shanks, in 2014 that this would be her last term, and that she might have come to this decision sooner, if not for some unfinished business – completion of the build-out of Ju-

venile Court and conversion to “paperless” digital record keeping – that she wanted to complete.

Shanks, who is an attorney, said she chose not to make her decision public at an earlier date because of the stress such an announcement places on the office’s employees, since Tennessee is an “at will” employment state, which makes termination relatively easy.

She said she made her decision to step down long before the recent actions of Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond, who hand-delivered a memo to Mayor Tim Burchett on Nov. 8 outlining a plan to merge the two clerks’ offices: “My recommendation would be to merge my office, the Criminal Court

Clerk’s offices, with the Circuit Court Clerk’s offices.

Streamlining all these offices under one management and operation will provide a simple and efficient solution for the county,” he said.

But that doesn’t mean Hammond hasn’t ticked her off: “I’ve never been somebody who dabbles in somebody else’s office,” she said.

“The trouble that each day brings is enough. I don’t want to be the sheriff and I don’t want to be the mayor and I don’t want to go down the hall and be the Criminal Court clerk. That’s why this blindsided me,” she said, labeling Hammond’s actions “a typical Knox County power grab.”

She said she’s been thinking about a line from an old Georgia Satellites song:

“Don’t hand me no lines were in the audience when and keep your hands to Dolly Parton brought her yourself.”

Pure & Simple tour to Pigeon Forge just before Thanksgiving. They’re both Tim and Kelly Burchett big Dolly fans, so after the

concert they joined the crowd that had queued up to get a chance to meet and greet her.

As he stood there, Burchett said he was thinking about what he was going to say to get her attention. And then he decided not to say a thing. The way to her heart was to sing.

When the Burchetts got close enough to be within earshot, he belted it out: “Pick up the mornin’ paper when it hits the street.

Cas Walker’s prices, they just can’t be beat…”

It worked. At first, Parton refused to believe he was old enough to remember the Farm & Home Hour theme song.

When he finally convinced her, she had him do it again, and she joined him in a duet.

our money where our mouth is. Something has to give.

Last week was “Thank a Teacher Week,” but this week we may be back to telling teachers, “We just don’t value your job that much.” We are also sending the message to our children that we are good with their best teachers (and the possible keys to their future)

escaping elsewhere.

Teachers are left stuck in the middle between two MOUs and two leaders who have their own ideas about priorities and how to slice up the pie. Surely, there is enough wisdom between the two of them to concoct a way to honor both the memorandums … and our educators.

Dolly Parton (center) poses with Kelly and Tim Burchett following her concert in Pigeon Forge.

Burchett sings duet

Stuck in the middle again

By Lauren Hopson Just as Football Time in Tennessee nears an end, it becomes budget time in Knox County … again.

In a recent open Hopson letter to Knox County citizens, interim KCS Superintendent Buzz Thomas outlined some priorities for the school district, among which was making Knox County Schools a district of choice for teachers. Our professional educators know that a big part of making Knox County a school district of choice for teachers revolves around making improvements in discipline issues, allowing educators the autonomy to teach to their strengths and reach kids

where they are, and respecting their professional judgment and need for a balance in work and family life.

However, they have also had a front row seat to the mass exodus of their peers across county and state lines where they can perform the same job for substantially better pay.

Mayor Burchett will remind us how upwards of 62 cents of every dollar goes to education in our county.

He will also remind us that the recent Memorandum of Understanding between the county and the school system, expediting the building of two middle schools, required that the school system live within its budget.

However, there is a second MOU at play here, between the Knox County Education Association, on

behalf of all KCS teachers, and the Board of Education.

This MOU makes a commitment to establishing a goal that either average teacher base pay will rank in the top 20 systems in Tennessee, or average base pay will increase 20 percent from 2015- 2020, preferably on a schedule of 4 percent annually.

Unfortunately, our former superintendent, who inserted himself into the negotiations with KCEA, while frowning upon having these meetings open to the public or school board members, seemed hardly motivated to honor that section of the MOU over the last two years. The goal went unmet, even with additional funds coming from the state.

Here are the hard facts.

Knox County ranks third among Tennessee school

districts in fiscal capacity, or ability to fund education.

However, Knox County ranks 45th in average teacher salary. Just in East Tennessee, there are 19 systems that pay better.

As a single mom whose house payment just went up $25 a month, I am not a fan of raising taxes, nor am I a fan of the fiscal irresponsibility seen repeatedly in our school system over the last decade. The school system should honor its commitments to teachers before it pays for fluff positions, the next “research-based” program that will be obsolete in three years, or loads of test prep materials.

I am also not a fan of seeing the best and brightest educators go elsewhere and cheat our students out of the education they deserve because of our refusal to put

Smith seeks seat on commission R. Larry Smith has launched a campaign for election to at-large Seat 11 on Knox County Commission.

The election is in 2018.

Smith announced his intentions at his office in the 640 North Building on Greenway Drive.

Smith served two terms on the commission from District 7, representing Halls and Powell. He was term-limited and has sat out one four-year term. He has a campaign R. Larry Smith team in place and plans an extensive door-to-door effort. He owns and operates the R. Larry Smith & Associates insurance agency.

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Rider, Tindell to square off in council race

Candidates in the next city election cycle will be making formal announcements soon, and although a multitude of rumors swirl about the mayor’s race in 2019, no one has gone public yet. On the other hand, the District 4 City Council seat that Holston Hills resident Harry Tindell Lauren Rider Nick Della Volpe will vacate in December 2017 is drawing high-quality, high profile community issues since she competition. moved to Knoxville 12 years ago.

Former state Rep. Harry Tindell, an insurance broBetty ker who served 22 years Bean in the Legislature, is also expected to enter the race, as reported by the Shopper News in September. Tindell, Lauren Rider, former a Democrat who left office president of the Old North in 2012, was respected on Knoxville Neighborhood As- both sides of the aisle for his sociation, plans to announce budget expertise.

Georgia-born Rider and her candidacy after the holidays. Rider, a librarian at her husband, Steven, who is the Pellissippi State Division from Indiana, figured they’d Street campus, is co-chair of both be halfway home when the Broadway Corridor Task- they relocated here from Inforce and has been active in dianapolis. They’d looked at

Johnson City, but changed their destination when they heard about a job opportunity for Steven in a Knoxville neurology practice.

Lauren has overseen the restoration of four blighted houses and is working on her fifth (plus a commercial building on Broadway).

“Strong neighborhoods have to have strong business corridors,” she said. “We have to be symbiotic. We have to have give and take.

Our neighborhood has exploded and blossomed, and I’ve had a lot of community members urging me to run for council year after year after year. I don’t doubt for a minute that it’s difficult and not fun at times. But I have a great wealth of knowledge of how the city works.”

Tindell said he’s been conducting a months-long “listening campaign,” and has gotten a good response from the people he’s talked to.

“I haven’t started run-

ning yet – it’s still very early. I’ll make a decision after the first of the year, but I’m leaning that way.”

He said he expects to be part of a crowded field.

“People are anxious to see who’s running, because the mayor and the whole council are going to disappear in 25 months. A lot of change lies ahead, and with term limits, the way it’s bunched up, you get great turnover. A lot of people are going to be running.”

District 4 stretches from Holston Hills through the Alice Bell and Spring Hill neighborhoods to Fountain City, and takes in parts of North Knoxville. Rider will announce after the turn of the year and has the support of former District 4 City Council member Carlene Malone.

Tindell, who also served on the school board, has a strong supporter in Fountain City Democrat Jim Jennings.

Hutchison may be enforcer for Trump As the incoming Trump administration gets ready to take office Jan. 20, there will be a changeover in the U.S. attorneys and U.S. marshals across the country. Former Knox County Sheriff Tim Hutchison is widely mentioned as becoming U.S. marshal. The position, along with the U.S. attorney, must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate, which by tradition means Sens. Corker and Alexander will have to sign off on it to become effective.

Whoever it is, there must be vetting, an actual presidential nomination plus a vote by the Senate. It will be June 2017 before a new marshal and U.S. attorney actually take office, assuming there are no delaying issues.

Hutchison was an early and active Trump supporter and a delegate for Trump to the GOP convention in Cleveland this past summer. Most U.S. marshals have a law enforcement background as Hutchison has had. They work closely with the federal judges.

■ State Rep. Eddie Smith has now won his third contested election by fewer than 200 votes. Two years ago, he won both his primary and general election each by fewer than 200 votes. Both in 2014 and 2016, more than $300,000 was spent by his campaign or supporting groups.

The district as drawn by the Legislature is one of the most evenly divided in the entire state, and a close

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election every two years is almost guaranteed. Even in 2012, when Gloria Johnson won over Gary Loe, it was by fewer than 200 votes.

Until redistricting occurs in 2022, Smith faces two more hard-fought elections. Assuming the GOP controls the House after the 2020 election, District 13 may be redrawn to give it a GOP majority like five other House districts in Knox County.

Smith will likely continue as chair of the Knox County legislative delegation for the next two years. He and Martin Daniel will be vested in the state pension plan when they complete their second term. Legislators can draw a pension at age 55 when retired.

■ House Speaker Beth Harwell won renomination by a 40-30 vote over Rep. Jimmy Matlock of Loudon County. This was a much closer vote than Harwell would have wanted and a very credible showing for Matlock, who has never been part of the leadership.

Matlock is a very personable and liked member of the House.

Harwell, who is mentioned as a possible GOP candidate for governor, faced discontent over be-

ing too close to the governor, her handling of the Jeremy Durham expulsion and disbursement of campaign funds to House GOP candidates. Others felt she was not as conservative as they wanted. She represents a moderate House district in Nashville.

Matlock is in a good position to run again for speaker in 2018 whether Harwell seeks a fifth speaker term or not.

Many now feel Harwell will not run for governor in 2018 and that the field will be ECD Commissioner Randy Boyd from Knoxville, U.S. Rep. Diane Black and state Sens. Mark Green of Clarksville and Mark Norris of Memphis. Others may surface, too.

■ Former state Rep. Joe Armstrong turns 60 today, and Knox County DA Charme Allen turns 52 on Dec. 1.

■ The contest to replace former state Rep. Ryan Haynes as GOP state chair is down to three candidates, with state committee member Scott Golden, who was chief of staff for retiring U. S. Rep. Steve Fincher, and Brent Leatherwood, executive director, as the top two. Bill Giannini, deputy Commissioner of Commerce and Insurance, is seen as running third.

It will be decided on Dec. 3 in Nashville by the 66-member GOP State Executive Committee. Haynes has not announced his plans after he leaves this post.

■ Charlie Susano, son

of appellate Judge Charles Susano, is planning to seek the office of Circuit Court Clerk in 2018. The job is now held by Cathy Quist Shanks. Susano, a Republican, works for Knox County Trustee Ed Shouse and lives in West Hills. He is married and father of two children.

■ The new city park along the Tennessee River in South Knoxville is Suttree Landing and is a nice and welcomed addition to the city park system. It is worth a visit. Mayor Madeline Rogero’s news release made a point of saying this is the first new city park in 12 years, which may be technically true but seems like an unnecessary slap at former mayor Bill Haslam, who was mayor seven of those 12 years and hired Rogero in his administration.

It took Rogero five years to build a park herself. Unfortunately, there are no signs along Sevier Avenue indicating where to turn to visit this new park. It is likely former Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis will push Rogero to install signage. Pavlis was an active backer of the new park.

■ Knoxville lost a former council member, Alex Harkness, two weeks ago.

His service on council goes back further than any other living former City Council member other than Dwight Kessel. Leonard Rogers was mayor when Harkness served. He was an active, dedicated public servant who took his duties seriously. He will be missed.

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Brian Salesky and Phyllis Driver at a recent meeting at Litton’s.

Opera leader states his case Truthfully, I was on my way out the door when somebody said the Thursday speaker was “some guy from the opera.”

But I had already ordered lunch ... and it was Litton’s ... and how hard could this be?

Brian Salesky is a terrific speaker. If he makes opera productions half as interesting as this recent talk, then sign me up.

Salesky said he gets up every morning asking, “What can we do today to advance our agenda.” And for the Knoxville Opera Company, that agenda is an opportunity to serve the community.

He compared his mission to the Rotary Club’s 4-way test – is what we do beneficial for all concerned?

With a laugh, he admitted: If the Knoxville Opera Company produces only six performances per year – which it does – what does it do the other 359 days?

“We’re the only opera company with a gospel chorus. I can guarantee that,” he said.

Knoxville Opera Goes to Church is an annual performance in cooperation with a congregation at a predominantly black church.

“I call it the great hallelujah day of Knoxville Opera. It’s my favorite day of the year,” he said.

The annual Rossini Festival is now in its 16th year.

“It’s on one Saturday, rain or shine,” he said.

Phyllis Driver, North Knox Rotary Club president and a member of the Knoxville Opera Guild, affirmed that description. She told of a festival when she and husband Ely were in charge of vendors. It rained so hard that people abandoned their posts.

“Some even walked away from their cash boxes.”

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about in the rain, securing the booths and money.

African American Voices is a program, Salesky said, to present an outstanding performer who both entertains and talks with community members.

“Usually cities our size don’t have opera,” he said.

The Knoxville Opera Company is in its 39th season, operating in the black with a reserve.

This fall it produced “The Pirates of Penzance.”

Upcoming operas are “La Boheme” and “Mary Queen of Scots.”

‘A Christmas Carol’ Speaking of cultural opportunities, the Clarence Brown Theatre production of “A Christmas Carol” is outstanding.

The show runs through Dec. 18 with special prices for kids. I caught it Saturday with special “effects” – cookies from Magpies and chocolate too. That might have been a one-time deal.

Watching the play sure beat the alternative: UT vs.

Vandy.

Jed Diamond simply owns the role of Scrooge.

Let him keep it forever.

The usual suspects were great: David Brian Alley as Marley; Jayne Morgan as Mrs. Fezziwig and (for those of us from Halls) Donald Thorne as the butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker.

Kathleen F. Conlin’s direction was crisp and those falling snowflakes made with light – gotta learn how to do that. Ticket info: 865974-5161.

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SENIOR NOTES ■ All Knox County Senior Centers will be closed Friday-Monday, Dec. 23-26.

■ Karns Senior Center 8042 Oak Ridge Highway 951-2653 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Offerings include: card games; dance classes; exercise programs; mahjong; art classes; farkle dice games; dominoes; a computer lab; billiards room; outdoor grill and kitchen area. Chair Zumba classes, 8:30 a.m.

Thursdays.

Register for: Field trip to Mighty Musical Monday, Tennessee Theatre, 11 a.m.

Monday, Dec. 5; box lunch, $5. Vision presentation: cataracts and macular degeneration, noon Tuesday, Dec. 6.

■ 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; lending library with tapes and movies.

Register for: “Why Should I Adopt a Pet Now?” noon Wednesday, Nov. 30; presented by Janet Testerman of Young-Williams Animal Center. Field trip to Christmas in the Valley “Barn Dance Christmas Show” in Renfro, Ky., Saturday, Dec. 3; cost: $79 includes motor coach, tickets, lunch, onboard breakfast, bingo, gratuity.

■ CAC Office on Aging 2247 Western Ave. 524-2786 knoxooa@knoxseniors.org ■ One Call Club 2247 Western Ave. 595-3006

Seniors love their art – maybe too much

By Betsy Pickle Students in Sandra “Sam” Curtis’ painting class at the South Knoxville Senior Center have had art shows before, but they seem to have a problem with “Art Show & Sale.” They like their paintings, and they don’t want to part with them.

However, attendees can purchase original artwork and notecards based on seniors’ art at the SKSC Holiday Art Show & Sale.

The sale runs 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 30-Dec. 2, at the center, 6729 Martel Lane.

An opening reception, 8:30-10:30 a.m. today, will be hosted by Berry Funeral Home, and is open to the public.

Many of the art students started with teacher Mary Harris when the senior cen-

ter opened in 2009.

Vic Kaminsky, a retired engineer, has been building scale-model wooden boats for many years. He studied painting under Harris and continued with Curtis until she introduced him to penand-ink drawing – he loves the attention to detail, she says.

Kaminsky’s enthusiasm for the painting class drew neighbor Paul Pickens to the Wednesday class. Pickens, a retired Knox County social studies teacher who wrapped up his career at South-Doyle High School, also teaches Sunday school at Sevier Heights Baptist Church. He was “looking for something to get involved in” and he’d always liked to draw.

Barbara Shipley became familiar with the senior

Lifespring adds two Amanda Crawley has joined Integral Senior Living as the business office director of The Pointe at Lifespring Senior Living.

She has 18 years of assisted living experience beginning as a caregiver and housekeeper, and the last 12 years have been focused in the business office.

Crawley holds an administrator’s license, which she earned in 2015. She and husband Kenny have three children: Haley, Maddie and Bobby.

Helen Porter has joined the company as the generations program director of The Pointe at Lifespring.

While pursuing her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in recreation therapy at UT, her concentration was devoted to children with multiple disabilities.

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After graduation, she worked with seniors at Clarity Pointe of Knoxville. She is a certified therapeutic recreation specialist, a certified dementia practitioner and an Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care trainer.

The Pointe at Lifespring is under construction in northeast Knox County.

Shana Robertson is the executive director. Reservations are being taken at a preview office, 3016 S. Mall Road. Info: 865-687-5353.

center through her performances as a clogger. The retired teacher had never painted before and she says she was timid about asking Harris if she could come to the class, but she has blossomed as a painter. She started with acrylics but has become fascinated with watercolors.

“I think art has affected my life more than anything,” Shipley says.

Shirley Lane Williams, who is retired from working for the county govern-

By Nancy Anderson There’s a new group at Grace Baptist Church designed to help singles in their 50s and 60s establish a vibrant and dynamic social life with like-minded individuals.

Senior Adult Pastor Mark Braddom said the group is new with 16 to 20 individuals and was started because “God didn’t mean for us to be alone.”

“We started this singles senior group because there are lots of people who don’t have a family, and even some who do, who find themselves alone watching too much TV. “I want to enhance their lives, give singles a safe place where they can meet like-minded individuals; but it isn’t a meat market.

There are no predators here.”

Braddom said the group isn’t about finding someone to date. It’s about making friends with people with whom you have a lot in common, and finding fun things to do together.

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Grace Baptist Church also hosts the Golden Harvesters, a group dedicated to seniors 65 and up.

“Golden Harvesters is a well-established group with 100 or more members,” said Braddom. “Of course they don’t all show up at once, but there’s plenty of people to get to know and they are Mark Braddom, senior adult very active.” pastor, Grace Baptist Church The Golden Harvesters Photo submitted activities include: Lunch the third Thursday of each month in Chi Sigma (Room E-220), 11:30 tivities include: ■ Sunday night Bible a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $4 per study meetings, Gathering person.

Movie night Monday, Room, 6 p.m.

■ Sunday, Dec. 11, Grace Dec. 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the Worship Choir Christmas Grace Christian Academy Program, 6 p.m. Sit and en- Coffey Field House. Park in lot E (near buses), there will joy the program together.

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KARNS/HARDIN VALLEY Shopper news • NOVEMBER 30, 2016 • A-7

cross currents Lynn Pitts, lpitts48@yahoo.com

Welcome, Advent!

Sing and rejoice, O daughter Zion! For lo, I will come and dwell in your midst, says the Lord.

Many nations shall join themselves to the Lord on that day, and shall be my people; and I will dwell in your midst. And you shall know that the Lord of hosts has sent me to you.

(Zechariah 2:10-11 NRSV) Volunteer Caren Fails serves Paulette McBee, who said she brought along her entire family to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal together at Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church on Nov. 24.

Feeding the masses at Beaver Ridge UMC

By Nancy Anderson More than 100 gathered at Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church last Thursday to enjoy the church’s annual community Thanksgiving Day Dinner.

Twenty-five volunteers cooked up a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey or ham and all the fi xings to serve to those who attended as well as deliver to those unable to get out and those working essential jobs, such as the fire department.

That’s around 12 turkeys, six hams and countless side dishes and pies.

For Scott and Suzanne Davidson, volunteering Thanksgiving Day has become a family tradition. “It’s a lot of work,� said Scott Davidson. “But it’s a lot of fun too. This has become our family’s Thanksgiving Day tradition. We love being here giving back to the community.

It’s the best way I can think of to show that we’re thankful for all our blessings.�

Davidson said as kitchen manager of the day, his biggest challenge is managing time. “Suzanne and I have been up since 6. I know a lot of other folks got up early too. Dinner is at 11, but before that we pack up full meals to those who just can’t get out and to those who have to work today. That’s a full morning, but we’re still all smiles. We’ll go home full and happy too.�

Suzanne Davidson added, “The church does this because there’s so much love in here and the community gives so much to us. We are so blessed. “We just want to feed God’s people. There are people out there who are by themselves or whole families who really can’t afford a big spread. “It’s the least we can do.

I’m sure I speak for the whole church by saying it’s an outpouring of love and wanting to serve without getting anything back. “There’s nothing but laughter in the kitchen. Running jokes and smiles. “It really is quite special.�

Info www.beaverridgeumc. org

Judy Graham was on the original planning committee in 2004. She said she and her family volunteers and enjoys dinner together at the church every year. Pictured are Beth Field, Zach Field, Brenda Lawson, Graham and Mark Graham.

The word Advent means “coming,� and the church, for centuries, has observed Advent as a time of preparation and expectation, a time of penitence, fasting, and soul-searching, even as we look forward to the joy and wonder of Christmas (a word which comes from “Christ Mass.�)

This year, Advent began on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, hardly a time American Christians are thinking about fasting. We are still eyeing the last turkey drumstick, the lonely square of dressing, and the one remaining piece of pumpkin pie. Although, come to think of it, maybe some of us should reconsider about the pie!

The point is this: Christmas is too important to be relegated to one day. It is bigger and grander than that.

It is, in fact, the best news this old world has ever received, so it behooves us to get ready for it.

The amazing thing is that God looked over the existing situation and decided something had to be done.

In the past, God had sent prophets, anointed kings and accepted burnt offerings. But now, instead of shattering this world to smithereens (a solution I have always wondered if the Almighty considered!), God thought it over, and sent us a baby.

Waiting is not for naught. Mary waited, a scared young girl, pregnant, unmarried but betrothed to a good man. I can only imagine what waiting was like for her.

So, like Mary, we wait expectantly and prepare.

FAITH NOTES â– Knoxville Day Aglow will hold its bimonthly meeting 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the New Covenant Church fellowship hall, 6828 Central Avenue Pike. The meeting will be an old-fashioned Christmas luncheon.

Bring a dish to share; beverages and child care will be provided. All are welcome.

Mike Pappas and wife Sue Pappas, who attend a different church, said they both lost parents this year and wanted to do something different, so they volunteered their morning to Beaver Ridge UMC.

â– St. James Episcopal Church, 1101 N. Broadway, will host

Kitchen manager Scott Davidson prepares smoked turkey. He said he and more than 20 volunteers had been up since 6 a.m. preparing for the day’s festivities.

“Candlelight Advent Lessons and Carols,� 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4, featuring Bible readings and prayer interspersed with carols, choral music and congregational singing. Info: stjamesknox.org or 523-5687. ■Solway UMC, 3300 Guinn Road, hosts a women’s Bible study 10 a.m. each Thursday.

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Fairness through another’s eyes

By Kip Oswald I hope everyone had a very happy Thanksgiving.

Last week I wrote about the revelation I had about the true meaning of being thankful, which pushed me into this week’s focus on fairness.

I have been in school now for eight years, and because my older sister and cousins have been in longer, they are helping with this week’s article.

As you know, my cousin Cassie came to live with us a few weeks ago. Since then, there have been a bunch of different school events that have either made her very sad or just break down and start crying. Her school had a Fall Carnival the first week she was with us. Mom took all of us to the carnival, but Cassie felt like everyone was looking at her because she was with a different “mom” and family. She cried all the way home.

The next thing was the third-grade music program, where her whole grade performed. We went to the program to watch her sing, but at the end, the music teacher asked all the moms to be recognized for getting the kids ready for the program. Of course Mom stood, but I could tell that Cassie was so sad.

Next came Muffins for Mom and Thanksgiving Lunch at her school.

Cassie did

not even bring those invitations home, but Mom heard about them on the call that comes from the school. I guess Cassie just didn’t want Mom to go because she wanted her real mom.

And, of course, our daily reports and report cards are supposed to be signed by our parents, so Cassie has to have Mom sign those, too.

I never thought about how many things my Mom and Aunt Becky do for all of us that kids like Cassie don’t have parents to do. It seems to me that things at school should not add a lot of extra stress onto someone like Cassie, who already has a really hard time in life.

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Christopher Ramirez, a critical care paramedic with Rural/ Metro, is also a firefighter with Karns Fire Department. Here he talks with Sarah Moore Greene students about biohazards.

Rural/Metro demystifies

ambulance transport

By Sandra Clark If nothing else, we got the neighbors riled up, wondering what was happening at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy.

It was just the Leaders Club, meeting in the parking lot with Rural/Metro emergency medical technicians and touring a real ambulance.

Of course, the kids’ favorite part was hitting the sirens.

We learned a lot, and the guys were eager to recruit the students as future EMTs. The lesson caught with a couple of them at least.

Cody Paige became an EMT through U.S. Army training. He’s worked with Rural/Metro for two years.

Christopher Ramirez, a critical care paramedic, has worked in the field in Knoxville and Chicago.

There is a lot of “on the

Rural/Metro EMT Cody Paige gives Leaders Club member Dejob learning,” both agreed.

Shawn Jackson the full ambulance treatment including blood The men explained how pressure and a quick EKG. Photos by Vincent Johnson calls are routed through E-911 dispatchers. “Those operators triage calls (deciding which are most urgent), and we transport patients to all area hospitals,” said Paige.

Ramirez led a tour of the ambulance’s exterior, showing the red biohazard bags.

He also talked about how each vehicle is equipped with stretchers and other equipment in the same way so emergency personnel can quickly grab them.

Inside the ambulance, Paige discussed EMT proTrayonna Roberts and Donnisha Garrett wear masks while tourcedures. “We can do blood ing a Rural/Metro ambulance. The students kept the masks. transfusions,” he said. “We will examine you and make you stable. We do short“We handle everything students, and we deeply apterm treatment and the hos- from heart attacks to some- preciate Rural/Metro sendpitals do long-term treat- one severely injured.” ing the crew. ment.”

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Jannah Mournir has already written “a little book” and is now working on another.

A novel way to learn

By Margie Hagen For 27 students at Cedar Bluff Middle School, writing a novel is all in a school day’s work. As part of the Young Writers Program, they are participating in National Novel Writing Month, held every November.

Librarian and computer literacy teacher Janet Getz is heading up the program.

Meeting regularly for allday sessions, students learn to plot storylines, de-

velop characters and set the scene. “The process of writing opens up worlds for kids’ imagination and creativity,” says Getz.

Time is spent writing, with plenty of breaks, and lots of snacks on hand. Getz leads what she calls oneminute flashes, where a student reads from his or her work for one minute while the rest of the class jots down comments and suggestions.

It’s a collaborative effort the

Brainstorming in a group are Emmeline Broemmel (foreground left), Lindsey French, Suzi Peter, Madison Turner, Ella Gleason and Caleb DeLong. Photos by Margie Hagen kids get ideas from.

Jonah Shoop is a percussionist in the school band, and his story is about a group of kids who become a professional rock band.

Well, they do say to write about what you know, so he brings his own experiences about attending the School of Rock in Knoxville to his writing.

We can’t tell about all the novels being written, but when they are completed

they may be published and purchased for the school library. The kids can also design their own book covers using their own art or pictures.

“It’s a great way for the kids to learn how to organize and present their thoughts,” says Getz. The program ends today, with a celebration on Dec. 5, and by early next year, we may have some new novels in the library!

“Wimpy” (Austin Sena) hovers over “Bluto” (Justin Wills), counting very slowly hoping Bluto gets back up to preserve Wimpy’s bet in a fight between Bluto and Popeye (Alden Duren), far right. Onlookers include Sara Walker (partially hidden), Michael Mooneyhan, Sam Shahid, Paige Michael, Riley McFall and Hannah Varner.

Sixth-grader Jonah Shoop is writing a story called “Rock On.”

Alden Duren and Sophia Cowell will portray “Popeye” and “Olive Oyl” in the Farragut High School production of “Popeye.” The lines on their faces are part of the makeup as the play will be presented in a cartoon style.

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‘Popeye’ cast needs spinach to keep up

By Suzanne Foree Neal “Popeye the Sailor Man” has landed at Farragut High School for a brief shore leave and theater students are getting a workout because of him. Under the direction of teacher Lea McMahan, students are taking on a production of “Popeye.”

The comedy is filled with a good fight, dancing and lots of crossing from stage left to stage right.

Despite the exercise, students smile and laugh a lot during rehearsals. McMahan says the production is definitely geared to children. Fifth-graders from Farragut Intermediate will get a special showing Thursday, Dec. 1.

Public performances are Friday and Saturday Dec. 2-3, and a 3 p.m. matinee Sunday, Dec. 4. Tickets are $10 at the door; call the school at 966-9775 for information.

Performances are in the Ferguson Theatre, second floor, red wing.

Alden Duren is “Popeye” and Sofia Cowell “Olive Oyl.” The production is Alden’s seventh and Sophia’s 10th. “By far this is the most physical play I’ve done,” he says. He takes on his nemesis “Bluto” (Justin Wills) in a boxing match. “I like comedies; they’re fun,” he adds, saying he may continue acting in college. Sophia, in her fourth year of acting classes, may also continue in college.

McMahan says the students are a very close-knit group. A “big jokey family” is how some cast members describe the group. Michael Mooneyhan says he’s

“obsessed” with acting after painting sets in middle school for his brother. “I love the feeling of telling a story and being on stage with others. I can’t get enough of it!”

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Making molasses in Little Valley It is said it takes a village to raise a child.

Well, it takes a community to make molasses; and the molasses making at Aurora and Earl Bull’s Union County farm has become a Little Valley social event.

The October event was documented in pictures by Aurora. She told me the process begins in spring with

Aurora Bull feeds the tractor-fed cane mill with Doyle Misskelley in background.

ple three nine-hour days to cut, strip and stack the cane.

Bonnie The pans (made of stainPeters less steel some time ago by Earl), the jars and other utensils are washed and made ready the day before the planting of the cane. “the making.�

The Bulls have both a The cane is then harvested in mid- to late-October. She horse-drawn cane mill for said it took six to eight peo- squeezing the juice, which

Polly Gray fed, and a tractor-pulled cane mill that Aurora fed. Earl built the fire and started cooking the juice about 1:30 in the afternoon. When he filled the pan, it was obvious that he would have to stir off two runs that day.

Earl barreled the excess until the first run finished

cooking. Skimming is continuous until the molasses is fully cooked, so friends helped Earl with the skimming. As the cane juice cooks, a green foam forms on the top, and this foam must be skimmed off.

As soon as the first run was canned, the second run began, and the process

started all over again.

By about 1:30 the next morning, friends had headed home, and Aurora and Earl finished canning the second batch about 2:30 a.m.

Molasses making makes for a long day, but molasses and a hot biscuit on a cold day makes it worth it all.

Gibsons, Rogero honored at KAUL gala Working on behalf of civil rights for more than 50 years, the Rev. Dr. Gordon Gibson and Judy Gibson received the prestigious Whitney M. Young Jr. Lifetime Achievement award at the Knoxville Area Urban League’s Equal Opportunity Awards Gala last month at the Knoxville Convention Center. “Our Equal Opportunity Awards recognize and celebrate the power of individuals to make a tangible impact on their communities,�

Phyllis Y. Nichols, president and CEO for KAUL, said. “The Gibsons have dedicated their lives to promoting equality and social justice.

They have demonstrated passion for fighting injustice and compassion for all people. The Urban League was honored to recognize their legacy of serving others.�

Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero received the Corporate Leadership award. Sanford Smith was honored as the Volunteer of the Year, and Beal Bourne

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At 26 years old, Gordon Gibson traveled from Boston to Selma, Ala., to help push for voting rights for black people. He was arrested and jailed for protesting in February 1965.

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Rogero’s work for economic empowerment and support of minorities dates back several decades, as well. In the 1970s, she worked with noted farm worker leader Cesar Chavez. She was honored by the Knoxville Area Urban League for her efforts as mayor to support the organization’s philosophy of promoting economic empowerment in urban communities. “I share this recognition with all city of Knoxville staff who work to promote economic diversity,� Rogero

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Legal Aid salutes two volunteers Attorneys Betsy Beck and of Law, Hale represents businesses and professionals.

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Flexibility key to drawing and retaining young employees

By Wendy Smith As Baby Boomers retire and Millennials become the largest segment of the workforce, managers need to understand what makes younger generations tick and be willing to accommodate them with flexibility.

That was the message of the Knoxville Chamber’s Women on the Rise to Shine lunch talk by Belmont University Assistant Professor Cate Loes.

This is the first time that five generations − the Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y (also known as Millennials) and Generation Z − have been in the workforce at once, she said. By 2020, Millennials will be in the majority, and they’ll be able to change the workplace infrastructure put in place

by Baby Boomers.

Diversity in the workplace is important, but challenging. Understanding the economic, social and technological impacts on each generation can help.

The Silent Generation, ages 71 and up, was affected by the Great Depression and WWII. They know what it’s like not to have everything they need, and they’re not driven by material things. Baby Boomers, ages 51-70, work hard to be able to have and do things

they couldn’t when they were young.

This is the first generation to divorce without social consequences, and Boomers are the first females to be in control of their lives, said Loes.

Generation X, ages 35-51, accepted the work infrastructure established by Boomers. Women of this Cate Loes generation are responsible for job-sharing and parttime positions, but there were too few of them in the workforce to produce more significant change.

Loes asked luncheon attendees to describe Generation Y, which is ages 21-34. Responders said that Millennials don’t like to meet face-to-face, and want to advance quickly rather than “pay their dues.” They also tend to jobhop.

Millennials, the children of Boomers, were given everything because their parents didn’t have everything, Loes explained. They rarely received grades below a B, and generally weren’t pushed to excel. They, and their parents, were profoundly affected by the Columbine school shootings, which

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That’s one reason community is very important to Millennials, and they aren’t willing to sacrifice time with family and friends for work, she said. Cafeteria-style benefit packages and super-flexible schedules are attractive to this generation.

While members of Generation X entered the workforce with the expectation of fitting in, many members of Generation Y have never worked before their first full-time job. Loes recommends “parenting” new employees from this age group by mapping out expectations.

And then there’s Generation Z, made up of ages 6-20. This generation is even bigger than Generation Y, and the way they learn requires stimulation. Expect them to stay at a job for a maximum of five years, she said.

But they’re different from the generation before them because they were affected profoundly by the recession of 2008. Their parents lost jobs and homes, so they understand how work relates to money. They’re also highly creative.

“I promise you, when you get this generation engaged, they’re going to do remarkable things.”

Accepting nominations for the 2017 Orchid Awards Keep Knoxville Beautiful is now accepting nominations from the public for its beautification awards, the Orchids.

Since 1979, Keep Knoxville Beautiful has presented Orchid Awards to Knoxville and Knox County buildings and outdoor spaces that beautify and elevate the local landscape.

Deadline for nominations: Dec. 16. Info/nominations: keepknoxvillebeautiful.org or 521-6957.

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It’s time to apply to be a Rotary exchange student It changes lives. It creates lifelong international friendships.

Each year more than 8,000 U.S. students travel and study abroad as Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) students. They share their culture and learn and embrace new cultures. They learn new languages.

Knoxville students ages 15-18 who are interested in being an exchange student will be interviewed on Saturday, Dec. 10, at Pellissippi State Community College’s main campus off Pellissippi Parkway. The interviews will begin at 8 a.m. and will last about an hour. Both the student and their parents will be interviewed. Student applicants and their parents should arrive 15 minutes early.

Bill Nichols, District 6780 Exchange Outbound chair and a Farragut Rotarian, will conduct the interviews. He will interview each potential outbound student first and then the parents will join the interview. Nichols said students will receive an email with a list of countries and will choose their top 10 preferences for the exchange. They also will list any countries where they do not want to go. On Feb. 1, 2017, the Bill Nichols students will find out where they are going. Next will be an orientation session for the outbound students in March in Asheville.

To date, there are 13 applications districtwide.

Nichols says he’ll take more. Students have to be sponsored by one of our local seven Rotary clubs and can be from public or private schools or home schooled.

Two Knoxville students are currently abroad – Farragut High graduate Alex Kail is in Paderbern, Germany, and Webb School junior Julia Kestner is in Thailand.

If you are interested in going abroad for a year or have questions about the program, call Bill Nichols at 865-567-1119.

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New UT Martin chancellor relies on wisdom of Joe Johnson

By Wendy Smith When Keith Carver, who was recently selected as the next UT Martin chancellor, arrived in Knoxville in 1993, he took the advice of a college mentor and made an appointment with then-UT President Joe Johnson.

Carver didn’t know it then, but Johnson would become an invaluable adviser throughout his career.

“I don’t think there’s a job that I applied for that I haven’t sought his advice,” he says.

Carver came to UT Knoxville for a master’s degree in college student personnel and educational leadership. His relationship with Johnson developed after he was asked to join Student Counselors to the President, a systemwide group of students who came together a few times each year to address assigned topics.

Carver and Johnson also attended church together at Laurel Church of Christ.

After graduation, Carver had opportunities at UT, but Johnson suggested that he “might want to see something different.” So

he took his first job at Marietta College in Ohio.

He returned to UT Knoxville in 1997 as an adviser in the Office of Student Activities, and began fundraising for the UT College of Law a year later.

In 2006, Carver became the assistant vice chancellor for development at UT Martin, and in 2010, he commuted to Memphis during the week to serve as interim vice chancellor for development at the UT Health Science Center.

When he learned that UT President Joe DiPietro was hiring an executive assistant, Carver contacted Johnson for advice. It was the same position held by Johnson when Ed Boling was UT president. Johnson told Carver that if he was interested, he should “make a run for it.”

Over the last six years, Carver says he’s consulted with Johnson at least once a week. Though Johnson is technically retired, Carver estimates that he works at least 40 hours a week, including teaching an educational leadership class for Ph.D.

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“That guy does not stop.”

Johnson continues to excel at fundraising because he knows so many people, Carver says. Because of the bulk of his experience, he’s a resource for university presidents and chancellors.

“There’s not anything that happens at this place that he’s not seen before.”

Johnson broke down the responsibilities of a chancellor for Carver before he applied for the position at Martin. Now that he’s gotten the job, Carver plans to keep in touch.

He begins his new post in January. It

will be a bittersweet move for his family − wife Hollianne and children Carson, Jack Thomas and Britton − but they love Martin, and will have extended family nearby. Carson, a senior at West High School, plans to attend UT Knoxville next fall.

Keith Carver won’t mind coming back for visits. The campus is special because of the people here, he says.

At least one of them thinks Carver is pretty special, too.

“Keith is a remarkable human being.

Ethically, he’s as straight as an arrow,” says Johnson. “He’ll do a grand job as chancellor at Martin.”

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The arts bring interesting people into our community. Guest artists regularly appear with the Knoxville Opera Company and other performing organizations.

Members of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra come from all over the world.

Many are now naturalized citizens.

Then there are those like KSO violinist Ruth Bacon Edewards, who arrived here from Albuquerque, N.M., in 2011. When she got married, her husband moved here, too.

Fortunately for us.

Abram “Ace” Edewards, Abram “Ace” Edewards and his wife, KSO violinist Ruth Bacon an operatic baritone and Edewards, live in one of North Knoxville’s historic neighborconductor who holds de- hoods and will soon be moving to another. Photos submitted grees from California State University at Sacramento, and was at the first board couple were married in the spring of 2015. the Conservatoire de Tou- meeting.”

Edewards grew up in Currently at home in louse in France and the Lamont School of Music, France, the son of mission- Knoxville’s Fourth and Gill University of Denver, just aries. His parents returned neighborhood, they’re movled Knoxville’s own Scruffy to the U.S. for Edewards’ ing next summer to the City Orchestra (SCO) fourth- through seventh- Parkridge community into through an impressive Vet- grade school years, then it a home restored by Renaiserans Day program. “The was back to France again, to sance Creations. “I’ll be doconcert was a great success,” the end of high school. His ing as much work on it as I he says. “The large audience original path at Cal State can as well,” says Edewards.

Pleased with the progwas peppered with a num- was to study physics. “Howber of veterans who stood ever,” he says, “the class ress made by the SCO, he’s while their service branch’s entitled ‘Intro to voice for planning its April 7 spring song was played during the musical theatre’ changed concert, themed “Around ‘Armed Forces Salute.’” Oth- all that.” Edewards pursued the Word in Eight Pieces.” er pieces performed were globe-hopping studies in Over the holidays, he’s pre“Ashokan Farewell,” “Amer- vocal performance, opera, paring for the International ica the Beautiful,” and “A choral conducting and or- Conductors Workshop and Competition, held in JanuLincoln Portrait” by Aaron chestral conducting.

He met his wife at Op- ary in Atlanta.

Copland, featuring a special And he’s brainstormguest. “Hallerin Hilton Hill era in the Ozarks in 2011, did an amazing job as the where he was singing and ing about a new idea called narrator on the Copland,” conducting and she was the Summer Repertory Orplaying in the orchestra. chestra. “We will be learnsays Edewards.

The SCO came about “Our first date was sort of ing the great symphonic over a meal at Central Flats a comedy of errors, includ- works, but not with a conand Taps, when cellist Mat ing getting pulled over for cert as a goal. It’s a chance Wilkinson asked Edewards a traffic violation for driv- to just come and play and to join in its inception. “I ing too slowly, and being not have to commit to a full was surprised that Knox- unable to converse as the season.” If you’re interested, ville didn’t have its own inebriated restaurant own- send an email to scruffycity community orchestra and ers couldn’t stop talking orchestra@gmail.com. And had been thinking of start- our ears off.” After more then dust off that old violin ing one,” says Edewards. “I than three years in a long- – thanks to “Ace” Edewards, jumped at the opportunity distance relationship, the there’s a place for you!

Shopper news • NOVEMBER 30, 2016 • A-13

News from Knoxville Christian School

Knoxville Christian School’s event teaches patriotism

By Kelly Norrell The bravery of American soldiers and the harsh experiences they incur protecting U.S. freedoms were spelled out in plain terms at a Veterans Day celebration at Knoxville Christian School recently.

At the same time, the satisfactions of a career defending one’s country were clearly evident to the about 200 students present, 29 of whom are international students. Several KCS students are now pursing acceptance into the U.S. Air Force Academy.

The occasion was the KCS annual Veterans Day celebration Nov. 18. A schoolwide assembly showcased student talent along a patriotic theme and thanked the many community veterans for their service.

The event featured speeches by distinguished military officers, patriotic songs by the students, artwork prepared

for the occasion, and palpable symbols of the country’s ongoing fight for freedom. One of the most dramatic was a small table with an empty chair, set just below the podium, symbolizing all who are prisoners of war or missing in action.

Retired Navy Senior Chief Adrian Marsh, KCS Bible teacher, led the posting of colors.

Jarra Snyder, school president, said the popular annual event supports the school’s goal of teaching students an appreciation for patriotism, obedience to national authorities and appreciation for our government.

She said that in preparation, students reviewed American symbols of liberty such as the Washington Monument, the Liberty Bell and the famous photo from the Battle of Iwo Jima. She said the youngest children learned basics like why we stand for the pledge

KCS students sing the songs of each branch of the military to honor veterans in attendance.

Photos by Kelly Norrell

of allegiance and the meaning of the stripes on the U.S. flag. Older students learned about historic battles and the ways different countries view battles.

Assistant principal Aliona Lain, who also heads up the International Program, said the event allows international students, many of whom spoke during the program, to give thanks for an intercultural experience.

Retired U.S. Navy Capt.

Dennis L. Worley, keynote speaker, told the students that patriotism means love of one’s country, a passion characteristic of a good citizen. He said it is willingness to obey the coun-

Officers participating in the celebration included retired Navy Capt. Mark Rohring, retired Army Sgt. James E. Fox, Army Capt. Reid Gerhardt, retired Navy Capt. Dennis Worley (keynote speaker), retired Navy Senior Chief Adrian Marsh and retired Army Col. Mark McDonald (not pictured),.

KCS students mesh love of God and country

By Kelly Norrell Christian faith and patriotism have a close relationship at Knoxville Christian School.

And with its large international population, the pondering of different opinions and the ethical questions surrounding questions of faith lead to a healthy openness among students that dispels stereotypes, said Bible teacher Adrian Marsh.

Students come from 29 countries on four continents and include many non-Christians. Several international students had lead roles in the Veterans Day celebration.

And everyone in middle and high school attends Bible classes led by Marsh.

Jarra Snyder, KCS president, said that Bible classes discuss the question: Is it right to fight? To be part of the military? How do patriotism, love of God and love of our country fit together?

Marsh, who himself had a career in the Navy, teaches students the Great Commission, the instruction of the resurrected Jesus Christ to his disciples to spread his teachings to all the nations of the world.

“From the beginning of their school year, my theme is ‘Defend the Gospel.’ That

From the earliest years, students at Knoxville Christian are encouraged to believe in God and patriotism and to have relationships with children from other countries. means you may need to go to war to fight for what’s right.

We are always in a spiritual war, I tell them.”

And what are the battles they may have to fight?

“Atrocities humans act out on one another. Human trafficking, human slavery, genocide, anything that goes against God’s word. Those are some of the things we need to take a stand on,” Marsh said.

He said all students are very respectful and willing

to learn about the culture.

“They are at least willing to hear what Knoxville Christian School has to offer regarding Christianity.” He said events like the Veterans Day celebration allow all students to see America’s rich history and put real faces on concepts like patriotism.

Some students, like eighthgraders Coral Banakas and Adry Lain, are already planning military careers. Both Coral and Adry are student members of the Civil Air Patrol auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and both are planning to make application to the U.S. Air Force Academy when they graduate.

Adry added that he is interested in both aerospace and medicine, and would like to become an anesthesiologist.

“The Air Force will help me. It will help pay for college.

I can see the world through the Air Force. I would like to go into private practice when I retire,” Adry said.

Joseph Lin of Taiwan was among speakers at the assembly. “Regardless of where we come from, we experience emotional attachment to our country. Especially for the brave soldiers who are always ready to defend it,” he said.

try’s laws and fight for it as for God. He said the Bible provides basic instruction for soldiers.

He asked all students 14 and older to stand and then told the adults, “In four years, they will have a say in what happens in this country. Let’s do everything to make sure they are patriots. We are still in service.

We are still in combat.”

Students saluted the heroic service of veterans by singing the songs of each branch in turn, like “Anchors Aweigh” for the Navy and applauding the veterans when they stood.

In just one example of heroism, retired Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Belcher earned two Purple Hearts performing para

rescue with the Special Operations Forces in the Middle East.

Belcher’s job was to rescue and medically treat downed military personnel, one of the most highly skilled and dangerous military specialties.

Belcher Belcher sustained lifethreatening injuries in Iraq and is now on full disability.

“Events like this are wonderful. They are greatly appreciated,” said Belcher, whose daughter, Olivia, is a KCS sixth-grader.

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B-2 • NOVEMBER 30, 2016 • Shopper news

Campers & RV’s Transportation Sports and Imports

Tiny House. Retreat or Retire in this park model at Hickory Star Marina & Campground, Lot 2, Maynardville, TN. Apprx 395 SF furn., 10x30 screened porch, $18,900 obo. Call or text for pics & more info (865) 2072452. Also see on Zillow.

FORD MUSTANG GT 2009. Sunroof, chrome wheels, 85k mi, $13,500/b.o.

Call Dan at (865)724-7705.

Motorcycles/Mopeds

INFINITI G37 2013. HT Convertible.

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

(423)295-5393.

HARLEY DAVIDSON Dyna Glide Low 2015, 2600 mi., Payoff, $11,388, pyt. $200 mo. Call or Text (865)250-6584.

KIA OPTIMA SX Lmt Turbo 2013 Fully loaded, 10k mi, $16,500.

(423)295-5393.

HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KING 2014, only 3000 mi. Like new. Some access. Color Amber Whiskey & Silver. Beautiful motorcycle. $13,900.

(865)805-8038.

LEXUS SC430 2002. SC 2002. Hardtop convertible, red, black int. New Michelins, alternator, shocks. Exc. cond. 164 k mi. $9,000/b.o. (865)947-3465.

PORSCHE 911 - 2000 Carrera Cabriolet, 6 cylinder, 6 speed, blue/ beige, blue top, 43,292 mi., $23,500.

(865)898-8561.

Volvo 1987 240DL, 84,500 mi, new timing belt, good tires, 4 years of records, $2,200. (865)719-2042.

HARLEY DAVIDSON V-Rod 2004, 8300 mi, exc cond, $6400 incl accessories. (865) 250-5876.

HONDA SILVER WING - Scooter 2006, exc. cond. Low mi. Blue. $2600.

(865)805-8038.

NISSAN ROGUE - 2012. All power,leather. CLEAN. 58,600 mi., $15,000. (865)604-0345.

Trucks Dodge Dakota PU 1992, 2nd owner, straight shift, 170K mi, new tires, new paint, new brakes. Contact George Milton, Duncan Automotive, Parkside Dr. 865-237-0385 Dodge Ram 1995, LB, 130K mi, rebuilt transmission, $2,000.

(865)387-7637.

Vans

HAVENESE PUPS AKC, home raised, health guar. 765-259-7337 noahslittleark.com

PIANO with bench, upright, Winter & Company, exc cond, new $2100, sacrifice $125. (865)202-4748

Farm Buildings

LABRADOODLES, AUSSIE DOODLES STANDARD POODLESM, YORKIES. Beautiful pups. Can hold till Christmas. Call or text 865-591-7220

YOUNG CHANG baby grand piano, $5,000. (865)717-2434

BARNS - SHEDS GARAGES - CARPORTS PATIO COVERS BUILT ON YOUR PROPERTY FREE ESTIMATES!

Millen Garage Builders 865-679-5330 Farm Products

AT YOUR SITE LOGS TO LUMBER USING A WOOD MIZER PORTABLE SAW MILL

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We build all types of Farm Fencing and Pole Barn. *WOOD & VINYL PLANK *BARBED WIRE *HI-TENSILE ELECTRIC *WOVEN WIRE, *PRIVACY FENCING, ETC.

Sport Utility Vehicles

HYUNDAI SANTA FE - 2004. 4 cyl., AT, maroon, gray int. Orig. owner. Wellmaint. Hi mi. Daily driver. $2500/bo.

(865)247-9560.

Farmer’s Mkt/ Trading Post

FANNON FENCING

FORD F150 2010, 2wd/4wd, new tires, exc cond, color tan, 93,500 mi, $15,000 firm. 828-356-4434.

HONDA PILOT 2015. Touring 4WD, fully loaded, 24K mi., $26,900.

Call (423)295-5393.

Musical

Off Road Vehicles

4 Wheel Drive

Chev Suburban LT 2015, leather, dual DVDs, 19K mi, $32,900.

(423)295-5393.

Dogs

GOAD MOTORSPORTS Convenient New Location!

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(423)200-6600 Livestock & Supplies

Classic Cars 1949 Ford Conv., orig. flathead V8, 3 spd w/OD, 6 volts, Fez Red w/clearcoat, white top, leather white & red int., Parade & show quality. Never been restored, repaired as needed.

Never left outside in past 25 years. $29,000. The Old Car Report Price Guide worth $49,000 for #1 cond.

865-333-0615 I WOULD LIKE TO BUY a 1970 or 1971 Mercedes 280SL, or a 1961 - 1975 Jaguar XKE, or a Porsche 911, 912 or a 1970s or 1980’s Ferrari. I am willing to buy running or not running. Any Condition. I’m a local guy living in Grainger county. If you have one or know of one please call Call (865)621-4012.

Mercedes Benz 1987 560SL, repainted in beautiful signal red clear coat.

Tan leather int. Hardtop & custom tan soft top. Eng. & trans in exc cond. Recently underwent full service inspection. Several after-market upgrades. Must see to appreciate. $10,000 firm. 865-525-4266 or vnordqui@utk.edu

Trailers

UTILITY TRAILERS ALL SHAPES & SIZES AVAILABLE 865-986-5626 WELLS CARGO ENCLOSED TRAILER 2006. 6.5’x14’, white, exc. cond. $2995. (865)474-0159.

Recreation

423-449-8433

East Tennessee Livestock Center Hwy 11 North Sweetwater TN Auction sale each Wed. 12 noon.

Receiving cattle Tues. until 9 pm & Wed. beginning 7 am.

Family owned & operated since 1962 Toll Free

877-652-9017

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DRIVERS - CO & O/OP’S OTR Excellent Pay, Home-time & Benefits $3500 Sign-On, CO Only. CDL-A w/ Tank/Haz end 855-252-1634.

Many different breeds Maltese, Yorkies, Malti-Poos, Poodles, Yorki-Poos, Shih-Poos, Shih Tzu, $175/up. shots & wormed.

We do layaways. Health guar.

Go to Facebook, Judys Puppy Nursery Updates.

423-566-3647 RAT TERRIERS, full blooded, shots & wormed, tails docked, 2 Males, $100 each. (865)982-0522 SHIH TZU PUPPIES, AKC REG. vet ck. $450. Home raised.

(865)318-3702 SHIH TZU puppies, AKC, Females $700; Males $400. Shots UTD. Warranty. 423-618-8038; 423-775-4016 Toy Poodle Puppies (100% PURE) 2 M, chocolate, hypo-allergenic, crate & potty trained. $650. 865-221-3842 WEIMARANER AKC and/or AFD Reg. $400.

4 boys, 2 girls, vet ck., shots, ready!

(865)337-7507; 406-5593; 789-8927

REG. BLACK ANGUS BULL - 16 mo. old Calf Ease out of A Bismarck son $1450. Black angus steers for beef.

650/700 lb. Avg. grass / grain. No horones or antibiotic. $975.

(865) 556-9623

Wanted to Buy WANT TO BUY standing hardwood or pine in Blount & surrounding counties. By acre. Min. 5. (865) 206-7889

Services Offered General Services

WANT TO BUY STANDING TIMBER, Hardwood & Pine 865-982-2606 & 865-382-7529.

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Can fix, repair or install anything around the house! Appliances, ceramic tile, decks, drywall, fencing, electrical, garage doors, hardwoods, irrigation, crawlspace moisture, mold & odor control, landscape, masonry, painting, plumbing.

Any Remodeling Needs you wish to have done or completed!

Call (865)281-8080 Home Maint./Repair HAROLD’S GUTTER SERVICE Will clean front & back, $20 & up. Quality work, guaranteed.

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Ready 12/19/16. Vet ck, 1 yr. health guar. Microchipped. Shots up to date. Very healthy. Raised w/kids & other pets. 865-385-0667

Tickets/Events 3 LADY VOLS SEASON -Basket Ball Tickets. Section 100, Row 19, seats 1, 2 & 3. $575. (865) 806-3197

Apartments - Furnished WALBROOK STUDIOS 865-251-3607 $145 weekly. Discount avail. Util, TV, Ph, Refrig, Basic Cable. No Lease.

Apartments - Unfurn.

SEC CHAMP GAME Home/Away Buy/Sell 865-384-6867

1,2,3 BR $355 - $460/mo.

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Adoptions

2 BR POWELL Powell, 2BR, Beautiful secure bldg, No pet deposit. $570/mo. $150 DD. Credit check required.

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hoping to grow our family through adoption! Our warm, nurturing home is waiting to welcome your baby! Expenses paid.

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Cherokee West $615 South - Taliwa Gardens $585 - $625 1 1/2 bth, W/D conn.

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Financial

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Consolidation Loans

Building Materials

2 BR TOWNHOUSES Cherokee West $615 South - Taliwa Gardens $585 - $625 1 1/2 bth, W/D conn.

(865) 577-1687

1-877-246-6780 ADOPT: Down to earth couple, who love to share their joy of sports and theatre with family, wish to adopt a newborn. Expense paid. Mary and Bill 1-877-882-2475; maryandbilladopt.com

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

No pets. Parking @ front door.

(865)470-8686.

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

FIRST SUN FINANCE

We make loans up to $1000. We do credit starter & rebuilder loans. Call today, 30 minute approvals.

See manager for details.

865-687-3228

CHERRY, WALNUT $2.50 & DRY WOOD. $2.50 per board foot.

(865)494-9748

NORTH, 1 BR APT. Very clean & quiet, dishwasher, water incl. $500 + sec. dep. No pets. 865-531-7895

Homes Unfurnished

Cemetery Lots 2 LOTS Highland Memorial West, on Sutherland Ave. Value $2900 each.

Sell $1400 each. Call 865-414-4615.

6 PLOTS IN MASONIC SECTION HIGHLAND CEMETERY $3500 - 5315 Kingston Pike. $3500 buys all six. Mark Sherrod executor (706)847-6134 LYNNHURST CEMETERY 4 LOTS, Area 400, Sec. 3-B, Lot 644A. Value $14,000; sell $8000/b.o. (615)373-1638

Collectibles

Retired Vet. looking to keep busy.

- 28” KEYSTONE TRAVEL TRAILER. Rear Living, with Living room, Master bedroom, full bathroom, Kitchen with full size refrigerator, 3 burner stove with oven, microwave. Flat screen TV, bedroom wired for TV. Outside 2 burner stove and Outside shower. Stereo system inside and out. New Tires, New Hot Water Heater. Camper coming with $500 Stabilizing pull bar. Interior in great condition, Exterior, decal peeling off. Please call Diane for appointment to see. 610-463-5124 (865)2062287.

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Jobs

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168 Main St., Caryville

VOLKSWAGEN VAN - 1984. $1800 obo.

(423) 215-2906.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppies, AKC, S&W UTD, parents on prem., Only 2 left. Must see. (423) 733-9252

Real Estate Rentals

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

DEPT. 56 North Pole Village & accessories. (865)577-1054 LIONEL - Lionel Trains - Clinchfield Railroad, 13 brand new (O) gauge pcs of CRR rolling stock; freight cars & locomotives; all in orig. boxes, mint cond. Call for item list & prices 865-748-5978 (865)748-5978

Furniture Broyhill queen sofa bed $500. lg. overstuffed sofa, $325. Both Exc. cond.

Photos & more info (865)660-0311 SOFA & LOVESEAT, nice, Broyhill, $250; jewelry chest, cherry, $50.

(865) 579-1574 Walnut desk & chair, secretary, drop leaf DR table, stereo console, sewing machine, beds, (865) 202-4748

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

Emory Rd & I-75. 4 BR, 2.5 BA, oversized lot, in Teagues Grove, new appls, granite, shows like model, 3,000 SF, subd pool, A+ Powell schools, by owner, $1650 mo. Lease to own avail. (954) 547-2747 POWELL CLAXTON. 3 BR, 2 BA, no pets, private, convenient, $700 mo + 1st, last, DD. 865-748-3644

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

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

Conventional loan or cash only. $168,900. (865)806-7637

SEYMOUR Updated 2 BR, private drive, W/D furn., carport, covered porch, mtn view, water, sewer & yard maint. furn. Great for elderly & others. (865) 310-3778

Condos-Unfurn POWELL, 2BR, 2BA, mstr suite, w/d conn., appls stay, some updates, off street prking. $775 mo. 865-300-9534

Farms & Acreage HORSE FARM 50 acres of beautiful pasture with 1 mile of 4-board fencing +/-, with new custom 8,000 SF barn. Fronting 2 black-top roads, across from Rarity high-end home community & minutes from historic downtown Sweetwater. Unbelievable building site with views.

Sacrifice $275,000 Firm.

Call owner 770-598-6999

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Manufactured Homes I BUY OLDER MOBILE HOMES 1990 up, any size OK 865-384-5643

Lawn & Garden 2016 Mahindra Tractor, diesel, Loader, landscape, bushhog, Payoff, $24,800, pyt $400 mo. Call/text 865-250-6584

Land/Home Package in Sweetwater, 32x60 3 BR, 2 BA, on 3/4 acre lot, only $65,000 cash. Chris 865-207-8825

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS AKC, 3 rare blue & tan females, $1,000 ea. Vet ckd. Health guar. 865-322-6251.

Med Equip & Supplies

For Sale By Owner

GOLDENDOODLE PUPS - no shedding, great temperaments, good with children, $800. (865)466-4380.

PERMOBIL, STYLE C300 - $2200. Electric wheel chair, 5 speed. (865)8062618

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Shopper Ve n t s enews

SUNDAY, DEC. 4 Screening of Mira Nair’s “Monsoon Wedding,” 2 p.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. The screening, which is free and open to the public, will be followed by a brief discussion. Info: Mary Pom Claiborne, mclaiborne@knoxlib.org.

MONDAY, DEC. 5

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30 Mobile Lab Series: Email, 1-3 p.m., Cedar Bluff Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or similar skills; uses tablet/laptop hybrids. Info/registration: 470-7033.

THURSDAY, DEC. 1 The Authors Guild of Tennessee meeting, 11 a.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 225 Jamestowne Blvd.

Published authors are invited. Info: authorsguildoftn.

A communitywide commemoration of World AIDS Day, 7 p.m., Rothchild Catering, 8807 Kingston Pike. Guest speaker: Dr. John L. Law, M.D. Topic: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, a drug regimen for HIV negative individuals to prevent HIV infection.

Sean McCollough with his guitar and banjo, 4-4:45 p.m., Karns Branch Library, 7516 Oak Ridge Highway. Info: 470-8663.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, DEC. 1-2 AARP Driver Safety class, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Karns Senior Center, 8032 Oak Ridge Highway. Info/ registration: 951-2653.

FRIDAY, DEC. 2 Candlelight tour and dinner, 6 p.m., Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Individual or groups up to 10; $125 donation to benefit Historic Ramsey House. Reservations required. Info/reservations: 546-0745 or judy@ramseyhouse.org.

First Friday Comedy, 7-9 p.m. Saw Works Brewing, 708 E. Depot Ave. Free monthly comedy showcase featuring touring and local comedians. NYC’s Yedoye Travis is this month’s featured performer, along with Atlanta’s Max Fine and local comedians.

Holiday wreath-making workshop and brunch, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., UT Arboretum Auditorium, 901 S Illinois Ave., Oak Ridge. Cost: $25. Info/registration: Janet Bigelow, 675-3822 or janet_bigelow@tds. net.

Homeschoolers @Cedar Bluff Library: Robotics with the L&N STEM Academy, 2-3 p.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Grades 2-8. Info/registration: 470-7033.

“Meet the Artists” of “My Knoxville: Interpretations of Home” exhibition, 5-8 p.m., The District, 5113 Kingston Pike. Featuring the work of Cinamon Airhart, Mike C. Berry, Gary Dagnan, Connie Gaertner, Kathie Odom and Joe Parrott. Info: 200-4452.

Open House and Greens Tea, noon-3 p.m., Ivan Racheff House and Gardens, 1943 Tennessee Ave. Baked goods, pecans, gift shop items, holiday wreaths, centerpieces and tabletop designs created by members of the Board of Governors of Racheff will be available for purchase. Info: 681-1704.

Opening reception for Arts & Alliance Members Show, 5-9 p.m., Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Exhibit on display Dec. 2-23. Info: 523-7543 or knoxalliance.com.

Opening reception for exhibit by Gwen Pevonka, 6-9 p.m., Tori Mason Shoes, 29 Market Square. Complimentary treats from Wild Love Bakehouse will be provided. Exhibit on display through December.

Opening reception for “Gaudy Gold Frame Show,” 5 p.m., Broadway Studios and Gallery, 1127 N. Broadway. Cash awards presented 7 p.m. Info: BroadwayStudiosAndGallery.com.

Special appearance by stained glass artisan Susan Arbital, noon-4 p.m., Tea & Treasures, 4104 W. Martin Mill Pike. Refreshments will be served.

SATURDAY, DEC. 3

Deck the Halls Party, 6-7:30 p.m., Sequoyah Branch Library, 1140 Southgate Road. Includes a story about the Nutcracker, decorating the library for the holidays and crafting a decoration to take home. Info: 525-1541.

TUESDAY, DEC. 6 Casual Comedy, 7-9 p.m. Casual Pint-Hardin Valley, 10677 Hardin Valley Road. Free monthly stand-up comedy showcase featuring touring and local comedians. This month’s show features South Carolina comedians Craig Holcombe and Andy Cummins, along with local comedians.

KSO Quartet Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Sequoyah Branch Library, 1140 Southgate Road. Hands-on learning for preschool-aged children and their parents. Info: 525-1541.

Santa Claus visits the library, 3-4 p.m., Murphy Branch Library, 2247 Western Ave., LT Ross Bldg. Info: 521-7812.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7 Jazz Lunch at the Square Room: “Tribute to Ornette Coleman with Mike Baggetta,” noon-1 p.m., Square Room, 4 Market Square. Admission: $15; includes lunch buffet. Info/tickets: knoxjazz.org.

Pajama Storytime and Dance Party, 5-6 p.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive.

Ages 4-8. Info: 470-7033.

Santa Claus is Coming to Karns, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Karns Branch Library, 7516 Oak Ridge Highway.

Info: 470-8663.

THURSDAY, DEC. 8 The Knoxville Jazz Orchestra’s, “Swingin’ Christmas,” 8 p.m., Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Featured performer: vocalist Niki Haris. Info/tickets: knoxjazz.org or 656-4444.

Knoxville Square Dance, 8 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Calling by Stan Sharp, Ruth Simmons and Leo Collins. Live music by the Hellgramites. No experience or partner necessary. Admission $7; students and JCA members $5. Info: on Facebook.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, DEC. 9-10 “The Nutcracker” presented by the Appalachian Ballet Company with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday, Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. Tickets: 981-8590.

SATURDAY, DEC. 10 Candoro Arts and Heritage Center’s Holiday Open House, 5:30-8 p.m., 4450 Candora Ave. Commissioner Carson Dailey will be attending. The public is welcome.

Holiday Gift Bazaar hosted by Farragut Middle School, 10a.m.-3p.m., at the school, 200 West End Ave. Includes: boutique venders, crafters and unique gifts.

First Farragut UMC Breakfast with Santa, 9-11 a.m. at the church, 12733 Kingston Pike. Cost: $10 per family; includes breakfast, Elf Shop and craft area, silent auction. Proceeds go to FFUMC Children’s Ministry Program. Tickets: ffumc.org under “event registration.”

Walk-ins also welcome.

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

North Hills Garden Club Holiday Home Tour, 4-8 p.m., North Hills Neighborhood on North Hills Boulevard. Tickets: $10 in advance, purchased from Club member or through PayPal: http://bit. ly/2fkV6u0; $12 at the door, 1726 North Hills Blvd. Info: northhillsgardenclub.wixsite.com/nhgc.

students, $5; adults, $8. Reservations required. Info/ tickets: 539-2490 or wordplayers@comcast.net.

TUESDAY, DEC. 13 Harvey Broome Group of Sierra Club Holiday Photograph Show, 7-8:30 p.m., Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, DEC. 15-17 Modern Dance Primitive Light 2016, Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Performances: 8 p.m.

Thursday; 7 and 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets: circlemoderndance.tix.com. Info: 309-5309 or CircleModernDance@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, DEC. 16 Suzy Bogguss’ Swingin’ Little Christmas, 7:30 p.m., The Standard, 416 W. Jackson Ave. Tickets: $25, plus applicable service fees, in advance or $30 at the door. To purchase tickets: 544-1029. Info: info@wdvx. com.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, DEC. 16-18 Clayton Holiday Concert, “A World of Joy,” presented by Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Civic Auditorium, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Friday; 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday.

Info/tickets: knoxvillesymphony.com.

TUESDAY, DEC. 20 “Social Media for Museums and Organizations” workshop, 1-3 p.m., the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Cost: $10, Arts & Culture Alliance members; $16, nonmembers. Info/registration: knoxalliance.com or sc@knoxalliance.com.

THURSDAY, DEC. 22 Sugar High!, 8:30-10 p.m. Sugar Mama’s, 135 S. Gay St. Free monthly stand-up comedy show featuring touring and local comedians. This month’s show features Jake Head, along with Atlanta comedians Paige Bowman and Andrew Michael.

TUESDAY, JAN. 10 “Lessons from Ansel Adams in the Digital Age” workshop, 5:30-6:30 p.m., the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Cost: $5, Arts & Culture Alliance members; $8, nonmembers. Info/registration: knoxalliance.com or sc@knoxalliance.com.

SUNDAY-SUNDAY, JAN. 15-22 Roane State’s Wilderness First Responder course, Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont.

Meets Tennessee EMS standards and national standards for first responder training. Focuses on special situations that may develop in the wilderness. Must have completed professional-level CPR training. Info/registration: gsmit.org/wfr.html or 448-6709.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, JAN. 26-27 AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Info/registration: 3825822.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JAN. 27-29 Refresher course for Wilderness First Responder, Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont.

Satisfies the requirements to renew certification in First Responder on the national registry. Info/registration: gsmit.org/wfr.html or 448-6709.

TUESDAY, FEB. 7

Candle making workshop, 11 a.m., Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 W. Governor John Sevier Highway. Cost: $20. Packed lunch recommended.

Reservations required. Info/reservations: 573-5508; info@marblesprings.net; marblesprings.net.

Candlelight tour and dinner, 6 p.m., Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Individual or groups up to 10; $125 donation to benefit Historic Ramsey House. Reservations required. Info/reservations: 546-0745 or judy@ramseyhouse.org.

“Used Toy” sale, 8 a.m.-noon, Mount Harmony Baptist Church, 6500 Strawberry Plains Pike. All proceeds benefit the Guatemala Mission Team Trip for projects. Toy donations may be dropped off at the church before Nov 30. Info: 522-5522.

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

Winter Festival and Hanukkah Fun event, 3-4:30 p.m., Arnstein Jewish Community Center, 6800 Deane Hill Drive. Hosted by the Knoxville Jewish Alliance. Includes gift making for all winter celebrations including Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanza. Free community event. New toys for children in need will be collected. Info: office@jewishknoxville.org.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, DEC. 3-4

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12-14

TUESDAY, APRIL 11

“The Nutcracker” presented by the Appalachian Ballet Company with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Knoxville Civic Auditorium, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave. Tickets: Knox Tickets, 656.4444.

“Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!” production, Clayton Performing Arts Center, Pellissippi State Community College. Performances for public private and home school students: 9:15 a.m. and noon Monday and Tuesday; 9:15 a.m. Wednesday. Tickets:

“Social Media and Branding” workshop, 5:306:30 p.m., the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Cost: $5, Arts & Culture Alliance members; $8, nonmembers.

Info/registration: knoxalliance.com or sc@knoxalliance. com.

SUNDAY, DEC. 11

“The Power of Video and Photo to Tell Your Story” workshop, noon-1 p.m., the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Cost: $5, Arts & Culture Alliance members; $8, nonmembers. Info/registration: knoxalliance. com or sc@knoxalliance.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 21 “Stepping Off the Edge” workshop, 5:30-7 p.m., the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Cost: $7, Arts & Culture Alliance members; $10, nonmembers. Info/registration: knoxalliance.com or sc@knoxalliance.com.

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