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October 15, 2014

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UT students to visit Beaver Creek

NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ

Brickey-McCloud PTO sets Gala Brickey-McCloud Elementary School PTO plans its first adults-only fundraiser Friday, Oct. 24, at Beaver Brook Country Club. Silent-auction items include themed gift baskets from each grade and a Disney World vacation for four including airfare. Tickets are $40 ($45 at the door). Attire is dressy casual. Music is by Crab Apple Lane.

Info or to purchase tickets: 414-1257 or bmesfundraising@ gmail.com.

Panera to stay Bread and pastry lovers heaved a sigh of relief to learn that Panera Bread has just signed a 5-year lease to remain in its present locaiton in Fountain City.

Shopper-News writer Nancy Whittaker confirmed with Mark Shipe, who handles leasing at the Fountain City Shops, that the popular haunt is not going anywhere.

IN THIS ISSUE

County may cut reading initiative In 2012, Mayor Tim Burchett swatted down Superintendent James McIntyre’s request for a $35 million funding increase but offered to kick in an additional $3 million per year for the following three years to be applied to an early reading initiative.

In July 2014, after two years of the early reading initiative, Knox County Schools experienced a 9.3 percent decline in third-grade reading scores (from 53.5 percent to 44.2 percent).

Mayor Tim Burchett wants to know what happened.

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One more win will lift Ken Sparks into a tie with Paul “Bear” Bryant for fifth place on the all-time list of college football coaching victories. He has already passed some famous coaches.

visit Thress Nursery and then walk along Beaver Creek behind Powell splash park.

Enhance Powell is a committee of the Powell Business and Professional Association.

Denney’s subcommittee is making a plan to beautify Powell Drive, the alternative to Emory Road from Gill Road to Clinton Highway.

TDOT is wrapping up a beautiful

This grassy meadow, also county-owned, lies fallow between the Powell Station Park (splash park) and Beaver Creek. Justin Bailey says minimal maintenance would create a play space for Frisbee, etc. five-lane project to move traf- Sharp roads, and the congestion fic quickly through Powell, by- caused by three Powell schools. passing the railroad tracks, the To page A-3 low-lying land near Collier and

Neighborhood Night Out at Broadacres

Reserve Bike Patrol Officer Brian Tunstall (left) and Andrew Shartis (right) listen to Steven Goodpaster, president-elect of the Broadacres Homeowners Association, talk about his predecessor, Ed Smith. “Check our page on Facebook,” he said.

Goodpaster organized the Neighborhood Night Out at the the corner of Keswick and Shropshire. Knox County Sheriff’s Office and Rural/Metro had officers and vehicles present for inspection. Photos by S. Clark

Ed Smith and his wife, Vickie, were honored by the Broadacres Homeowners Association for Ed’s work as the group’s president.

Reserve Sgt. Frank Scimonelli holds court at the dessert tray. A longtime neighborhood resident, he retired from Knox County Schools as an administrator at Holston Middle School.

Read Marvin West on page A-11

West Knox money flows into Sanger campaign

Herndon wins on ‘Jeopardy!’

When Emily Herndon appeared on “Jeopardy!” last week, she did East Tennessee proud and made her “Jeopardy!” ambitions come true..

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By Sandra Clark Chuck Denney is not a man to waste time. Or maybe he’s just lucky.

Denney attended his first meeting of the Enhance Powell committee last Thursday, and he’s already arranged for a tour of countyowned property along Beaver Creek this week. Dr. Garry Menendez and UT horticulture students will

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Ken Sparks about to tie the Bear

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Enhance Powell committee members examine county-owned land on the banks of Beaver Creek: Gary Cunningham, Chuck Denney, Justin Bailey, Sarah Connaster (PHS student representative), Laura Bailey and Kim Severance. Photo by S. Clark

By Betty Bean

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A gusher of outside money – mostly from West Knox supporters of schools Superintendent James McIntyre – is pouring into the campaign of Tracie Sanger, one of three candidates on the Nov. 4 ballot for the second district school board seat. This is perfectly legal.

But a recent email sent to the membership of the West High School PTSO soliciting support and financial contributions for Sanger may have crossed the line.

The email, sent Oct. 10 by West High School PTSO cosecretary Carolyn Rezler,

appears to have violated federal law, Knox County Law Director Bud Armstrong said this weekend.

“If they are a nonprofit and they are involved in Tracie Sanger political activities, that raises a federal question whereby they may have jeopardized their taxexempt status,” Armstrong said Saturday. He said he would research the issue when he returned to his of-

fice on Monday.

West High School is not in Sanger’s district, and her campaign is already awash in money, as documented by the financial disclosure posted on the Knox County Election Commission’s website the same day the PTSO fundraising letter went out. Her disclosure reports collecting $43,045, already the largest amount ever amassed by a school board candidate (and featuring $15,000 from 10 members of the extended Haslam family, who each kicked in the legal maximum, $1,500).

Haslams donate to Sanger James Haslam II spouse Natalie Haslam son James Haslam III son’s spouse Susan Haslam daughter Anne Haslam Bailey daughter’s spouse Steve Bailey granddaughter Whitney Haslam Johnson granddaughter’s spouse James Johnson granddaughter Cynthia Arnholt granddaughter’s spouse David Arnholt

Even subtracting $7,268 obligations, Sanger’s war total disbursements and chest for the last month of $11,759.42 outstanding To page A-3

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Comforting care for a special delivery Lauren and Tommy Morgan of Knoxville were thrilled to be expecting a little brother for their son, Jack, in late 2012, when a routine 20-week ultrasound detected health problems in their little boy, whom they had named Gabriel. “My doctor sent us to the Fort Sanders Perinatal Center. We met with Dr. Perry Roussis and a genetic counselor. Our son had Trisomy 18,� said Lauren Morgan.

Trisomy 18 is a genetic disorder that causes life-threatening errors in cell division. It is not caused by anything parents do, and there is no cure. Throughout pregnancy, the Morgans knew Gabriel would not live long after birth. Their greatest prayer was to have time with him before he died. “A lot of the Trisomy 18 babies die in utero the last few weeks, but we wanted a chance to meet him alive,� said Lauren. She and her husband talked at length with Drs. Roussis and Stephens about the upcoming delivery. “We talked about what kind of measures we would take for him.

We decided on comfort care,� said Lauren. “We decided to love on him and make his life as peaceful and loving as possible. The doctors helped us to see that. I did tons of reading, thinking and praying.

They helped us see that his outcome was already determined, and they did their best to take the best care of me they could.�

Lauren went into labor naturally during her 37th week of pregnancy, and Dr. Stephens delivered Gabriel in a normal, vaginal delivery. “For my future health and op-

Lauren Morgan and her husband Tommy and son Jack take a beautiful family photo with Jack’s little brother Gabriel.

portunities, they didn’t want me to have a C-section,� Lauren said. “Having a C-section would not have saved his life. If they could have done anything to save his life, they would have. But there was nothing they could do.�

Little Gabriel was born alive on May 5, 2013, at Fort Sanders. The Morgans had two precious hours with him after birth. “So we were thankful for that. The staff at Fort Sanders were wonderful to us,� she said.

Specialized care for high risk pregnancies The Fort Sanders Perinatal Center, located at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, focuses on providing comprehensive pregnancy care to high-risk mothers in complicated pregnancies.

Staffed by perinatologists Gary Stephens, D.O., and Perry Roussis, M.D., the center is equipped with the latest in high-resolution ultrasound for prenatal diagnostic testing. It also has four nurse practitioners, a certiďŹ ed nurse-midwife and two genetic counselors on staff. “We have specialized training in high-risk pregnancies and have a lot of experience with complications,â€? said Stephens. “We’ve both been doing this over 25 years each.â€?

Most women are referred to the center by their obstetricians when complications arise in pregnancy – discovering twins or triplets, for example. Others come to the center because they’ve had previous pregnancy problems or underlying health problems. “Any woman with high blood pressure, diabetes or some genetic disorders would be considered high-risk,� explained Stephens.

“Or, if she’s had a previous complicated pregnancy, she’s considered high risk during another one.�

After delivery, babies born at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center who need further monitoring or treatment are sent to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital just across the street, connected Perinatologists to Fort Sanders by sis, M.D. an underground tunnel. “If there’s a problem with the baby, we have all the resources of Children’s Hospital to help take care of and stabilized them,� said Stephens.

But Stephens added that it’s best for a high-risk woman to come to the Perinatal Center before she gets pregnant. “If someone’s not sure, or they think they may be likely to have

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a high risk pregnancy, one of the biggest things we can do for them is to see them before they get pregnant,� Stephens said. “We can develop a plan of care to optimize their outcome,� he said. “We can change their medications, or have them meet with a genetic counselor. Seeing those women ahead of time can really have a large impact on the outcome.�

Lauren, Tommy and Jack Morgan with Gabriel Bear

During labor, Fort Sanders nurses put the couple in one of the most private labor and delivery rooms. “They tried to put us in a place where there wouldn’t be crying babies around us,� she said. “Our delivery was the sweetest moment, and they understood how important it was and how precious those moments were to us. “The nurses were so respectful of our privacy and space, when we wanted visitors and when we didn’t,� said Morgan. “They were so good about letting our family and friends hang out and be around, and providing the comfort we needed. “The staff of Fort Sanders went above and beyond. They made a box for us with Gabriel’s hair and his footprint,� said Lauren. “They wrote us a card and put in the blanket he was wrapped in. They just did really special things that meant so much to us. We treasure that.�

Today, Lauren Morgan is a stayat-home mom to Jack, now 3. She blogs about their lives, and has written Gabriel’s story, at ww w.AdventuresWithJackandMe.com.

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center offers a support group for families who have lost an infant either in utero, through miscarriage or post-delivery.

To be added to the Healing Hearts mailing list, please call 865-673-3678.

What makes a pregnancy high risk?

An estimated 6 to 8 percent of women develop complications that make them “high risk,â€? according to the National Institute of Child Health. Women in high risk pregnancies need specialized care such as the kind offered at the Fort Sanders Perinatal Center. What makes a woman considered high risk? The following are the most common factors, according to NICH and the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology: â– High blood pressure – High blood pressure affects about 6 to 8 percent of pregnancies, and can lead to condition called preeclampsia, in which the blood supply to the baby is reduced. This is potentially dangerous for both mother and baby. â– Gestational diabetes – About 3 to 6 percent of women develop diabetes only in childbirth, called gestational diabetes mellitus. Uncontrolled blood sugar during pregnancy can increase the risk for preterm labor, preeclampsia, high blood pressure and other problems. â– Multiple births (twins or more) – Carrying more than one baby at once increases the risk for preterm labor and other complications. â– Age - Any woman having her ďŹ rst baby over the age of 40 (or while still a teenager) are at higher risk for complications such as preeclampsia and preterm labor. â– Underlying diseases – Women who have an underlying disease such as cancer, diabetes, autoimmune problems, obesity, asthma, HIV/ AIDS, thyroid disease and others are considered high risk during pregnancy.

Lifestyle factors – Smoking, alcohol or drug use put a woman in the high-risk category, as do hazardous or physically stressful jobs that involve standing a great deal of standing or lifting.

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Fall scenes like this one in Autumn View Estates in Powell are showing up all over Knox County.

It’s fall, y’all!

You ou don’t have to go very far this time of year to find lawn décor, festivals, pumpkin sales and even some scary hobgoblins. Oct. 18 is shaping up to be THE autumn weekend for tooling around Knoxville and Knox County.

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Historic Fourth and Gill Neighborhood Association will sponsor an inaugural Artoberfest. The focus of the event is on art but includes entertainment, crafts, food, beer and fun and games for the entire family. The celebration runs 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, on the corner of Morgan and Gratz streets.

Oakes Farm is a must-see any time of the year, but fall brings special opportunities for family fun. The corn maze, pumpkin patch and trail of doom draws crowds

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the campaign far surpasses those of her two opponents combined. Opponent Jamie Rowe had raised a total of $9,300, including $5,000 that she loaned her campaign, with the balance comprised of small donations, mostly from District 2 residents or from neighborhood advocates whom Rowe has worked with over the years. The third candidate, Charlotte Dorsey, is financing her campaign via a $5,500 personal loan with no other contributions listed.

Rezler’s email went out

from all over the state and beyond to experience a down-home play day of hayrides, food, petting zoo, kids’ rides and games and much more. For hours of operation, visit www.oakesfarm.com.

World’s Fair Park is hosting the 18th annual Brewers’ Jam Saturday, Oct. 18, celebrating handmade American craft beer. The 2014 festival includes music and food and 21 new brewers.

Remember to bring a designated driver! Info: www. knoxvillebrewersjam.com.

Washington Presbyterian Church on Washington Pike has been hosting an apple festival every October for more than 35 years. Events of the day include entertainment, food, crafts, games and more. You haven’t had a fried apple pie until you’ve had one made by the cooks at this church! Festival runs 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Oct. 18.

The congregation of Union Baptist Church of Halls invites the community to join them each year for a free fall festival. The church hosts games on the grounds,

prizes, food and music, and it is all free. Stop in for lunch, stay for fun. Festival runs 2-6 p.m. Oct. 18.

Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm in Clinton is definitely worth the drive. Fall is the time to plant thyme along with many other herbs. The farm’s owner, Kathy Burke Mihalczo, is always happy to share her vast knowledge of herbal plants and remedies.

Mihalczo will host an Herbal Bath Blast 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 18. Check for future programs at www.erinsmeadowherbfarm.com.

If all this is too tame for your taste you can always “answer the call of madness” at Frightworks in Powell. The crazy Tremble family is up to no good, and they invite all to take part in their nightmares.

The Tremble Morbidtorium opens at 7 p.m. every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in October and Nov. 1. Info: 789-0853.

For even more fun October events in Knoxville visit w w w.cit yof k nox v ille.org and click on the calendar of events. Have fun!

on the PTSO email account Oct. 10 under the subject line “PTSO members – see forwarded msg from David Schmid regarding Direction of our school board.”

Schmid’s email began with an attack on newly elected school board chair Mike McMillan as a former teacher “that was about to be fired from the system for a series of offenses (he decided to retire instead) …” and segued into a pitch to give money to Sanger: “Please consider supporting Tracy (sic) Sanger for school board, district 2.

Although we cannot vote in that race, we can support her (donate to her campaign), as well as encourage our

friends and business associates in the second district to get out and vote for her. If Tracy loses, the same group that put an unethical teacher in as board (chair) will dominate our board. … Knox County education will be set back for years to come.”

Schmid included Sanger’s biographical data and ended with a request to send money directly to “the Tracie Sanger campaign” at her home address, plus a direct plea: “If you have friends, family or real estate in North Knoxville (Fountain City, Inskip, Old North Knoxville) please consider forwarding them a message indicating your support or requesting a yard sign location.”

Erin’s Meadow Herb Farm owner Kathy Burke Mihalczo (above, right) serves creepy “finger” food and midnight punch at her Oct. 4 event featuring the magic of herbs. Yes, there was a black cat on the premises. No, the fingers aren’t really fingers. Photos by Cindy Taylor

Trees are coloring our world with orange, yellow and red.

Beaver Creek But the project includes no money for landscaping.

State Rep. Bill Dunn is drafting legislation to make Powell Drive a scenic highway following a request to do so by Knox County Commission.

Laura Bailey’s subcommittee is looking at preserv-

From page A-1 ing the historic commercial properties on Emory Road and possibly Spring Street.

Last week Justin Bailey dusted off his grandpa’s bush hog and cut trails into the grassy meadow and woodland between Powell Station Park and Beaver Creek. Enhance Powell

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committee members toured the area, including Powell High School’s outdoor classroom.

Kim Severance suggested a workday on the land, to be followed by a cookout.

The committee will meet again at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at Realty Executives. Info: 661-8777 or sclark426@aol.com.

government IB at Bearden Middle:

Let’s do it

The sheer weight of public opinion has recently left Knox County Schools Superintendent Jim McIntyre stuck on the high end of the seesaw, but a surprising group − Bearden Middle School teachers − is currently on his side. The Knox County School Board will decide next month whose feet end up on the ground.

In spite of the fact that the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) will require more work for Bearden Middle teachers, a recent anonymous survey indicated that they are largely in favor of it.

The teachers were asked to rate their enthusiasm for the program on a scale of one to five, with five being very excited. The average was 4.3, says math teacher Craig Outland.

Why would these teachers be enthusiastic about giving up part of their planning period and teaching an extra class every day?

“Because they see this as a wonderful program for kids. It’s a better approach to education,” Outland says.

If approved, the program would offer 1,350 students a cross-curricular education that would help them become better world citizens, he says. Two years of a foreign language, either Spanish or French, before students reach high school is one of the program’s benefits.

Another is that it would prepare them for West High School’s IB program. In past years, students who successfully participated in the IB diploma or certificate program typically had good support from home. Having three years of IB programming in middle school could help more students be ready for the rigor of the West program, he says.

Whether or not they go on to earn an IB diploma, the MYP will serve all Bearden Middle students

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better. The IB schedule is more flexible, which helps Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI2) students, who give up part of their schedule no matter what, Outland says. The flexibility of MYP allows each child’s schedule to be tailored to fit needs or interests.

Bearden Middle teachers would benefit from being part of the IB network, which offers instructional support and advice on how to further tailor teaching and assessments to the needs of kids, he says.

The estimated cost of the program is around $780,000, but Outland says that isn’t the true cost since the IB program actually requires fewer teachers.

Most of the expense will be transportation costs associated with being a magnet school, he says.

Five years ago, this reporter covered a meeting at which the superintendent explained that Bearden Middle had lost four teaching positions because enrollment was down 130 students. Title One designation allowed families to choose a different middle school, and many did.

IB programming, with its emphasis on deeper learning with a global perspective, could make Bearden Middle one of the county’s premier schools.

Extending IB programming to the middle school could make Knox County more attractive to internationals who are considering careers at UT or ORNL. It’s a small investment that could pay off big for the community, as well as for 1,350 middle-schoolers.

GOV NOTES ■ Sen. Lamar Alexander will speak in North Knox County, a guest of three Republican clubs. The meeting is 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the Boys and Girls Club of Halls/ Powell, 1819 Dry Gap Pike, across from Brickey-McCloud Elementary School.

■ Knox County Democratic Party 6th District (Karns, Hardin Valley, Solway) meeting, 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the Democratic Office, 311 Morgan St. Info: Clay Mulford, 257-6744, or the Democratic office, 540-4001.

■ Energy and Environment Forum, 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Toyota Auditorium Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy, 1640 Cumberland Ave. “Cities and Shantytowns: Climate Change Governance for Poverty Reduction and Energy Efficiency” by Colin Crawford, Law, Tulane University. Info: http://bakercenter.utk.edu.

■ Early voting for the Tuesday, Nov. 4, election starts Wednesday, Oct. 15, and will run through Thursday, Oct. 30, at 10 area locations.

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Burchett may defund reading initiative Says KCS must prove results In 2012, Mayor Tim Burchett swatted down Superintendent James McIntyre’s request for a $35 million funding increase but offered to kick in an additional $3 million per year for the following three years to be applied to an early reading initiative.

In July 2014, after two years of the early reading initiative, Knox County Schools experienced a 9.3 percent decline in thirdgrade reading scores (from 53.5 percent to 44.2 percent).

Time is up on the initiative next spring, and Burchett says he is not inclined to renew it in the 2015 budget.

“We’re waiting to get the actual reading scores,” Burchett said. “We know the overall numbers have dropped after the investment we’ve put in there. The superintendent says we’ve used portions of it in all our reading classes, but that’s too vague.”

Susan Turner, KCS in-

Betty Bean terim director of elementary education, said that students in the early grades have improved their reading skills.

“Reading is a very complex skill to teach. We want to give our students every possible opportunity, and that is why we focused on early literacy with the funds.”

She said the school system hired 15 instructional coaches for the first grade and additional intervention assistants to work with struggling students as well as bought research-based materials to be used in intervention programs.

KCS Chief Accountability Officer Nakia Towns echoed Turner’s observation that kindergarten through second-grade students have seen their reading scores improve (presumably measured by the controversial

SAT-10 test, which is not state-mandated and which many teachers and parents are pushing to discontinue).

She credits the improvement to the additional resources being provided to young students.

“We expect to continue to see that ripple through (the Susan Turner Nakia Towns age groups). We’re investing for long-term results,” she the things said. that Mayor Turner said KCS is not Burchett solely relying on the funds has prothe mayor provided and has vided – inadded new programs, like terventional a yearlong training course mater ia ls, (half a day a month) and inter venStar Renaissance, a new tion teachscreening assessment that Tim Burchett ers, inshows students what skills structional they’ve mastered and what coaches.”

Burchett remains skeptineeds additional work.

“Teachers are really lik- cal.

“We’re still waiting to see ing that,” she said. “Knox County Schools is using the results, and if it’s somethis to supplement what the thing they have to break down in some complicated mayor has given us.”

“We appreciate Mayor formula, I’m inclined to end Burchett, and we appreci- it.

“They need to quit with ate the investment,” Towns said. “Teachers would say all the rhetoric and tell me we need all the tools and re- what specific program they sources we can get to meet did and did it make a difthe needs of each individual ference. Break it down per child … and that includes school and just show me.”

Candidates should debate Debates will be scarce between state Rep. Gloria Johnson and her Republican challenger Eddie Smith as well as between state Senate candidates Richard Briggs (R) and Cheri Siler (D). Both Democrats want them, and both Republicans appear much less enthused about having them.

The Briggs-Siler race is not close, but the JohnsonSmith race may be close.

One would think that the challenger, Smith, would be anxious to debate. Instead, it is the incumbent, Johnson, who eagerly seeks them.

Debates would be helpful to voters who may not know as much as they would like about the candidates. It will be interesting to see if the Democrats are able to make having only a few joint appearances an effective issue or if it is greeted with a yawn by the voters.

Will Hallerin Hill host debates on his morning show? The public benefits when opponents debate.

■ Hoping Nov. 4 brings an end to the political season? It does not for city residents, as only 11 months from now, the mayor, city judge and four members of council are up for election in the September 2015 primary. For the mayor and council, it will be their second and final term.

Mayor Rogero is already holding fundraisers, and

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all four council members – Finbarr Saunders, Marshall Stair, George Wallace and Mark Campen – told this writer they would seek re-election. Former council member Ivan Harmon says he is considering a race against Rogero. He is a long shot at best.

■ Wallace and Stair are also mentioned as potential mayoral candidates, but not until 2019 when Rogero’s second term would end. Others mentioned include Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis and former Mayor Dan Brown (both leave the council in 2017), KCDC head Alvin Nance and Deputy Mayor Christi Branscom, who recently purchased property in downtown Knoxville, making her eligible to run when she changes her voter registration to the city.

Stair recently moved from downtown Knoxville on Market Street to 1325 Armstrong Ave. in Old North Knoxville. One of his brothers, Caesar Stair IV, lives in the same neighborhood.

■ Isa Maria Infante, 71, from Knoxville is running for governor as the

Green Party nominee. She is challenging Knoxville’s Bill Haslam. Infante knows Haslam, as she opposed him in 2007 when Haslam sought his second term as mayor. Infante is proud she got a little over 10 percent of the vote in that contest.

She has a law degree but is not licensed to practice.

She is currently president of the Knoxville Yale Club.

Local media have generally failed to mention there are two Knoxville residents running for governor. Many Democrats may prefer Infante over their own nominee, Charles Brown, who is considered an embarrassment. The best known alterative candidate to Haslam is actually John J. Hooker Jr., who ran a close race for governor in 1970 against Winfield Dunn, who prevailed.

Hooker is now 85.

■ Former U.S. Sen. Jim Sasser, 77, is teaching a course for the Public Policy Department at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill titled “Making American Public Policy.”

Last semester Sasser was the Morehead-Cain Visiting Distinguished Professor at UNC and now is back as a Visiting Distinguished Senior Fellow.

There are 16 living former members of Congress from Tennessee. They are Richard Fulton, oldest at 87; Marilyn Lloyd, 85; Bill Jenkins, 77; Zach Wamp, 56; Al Gore, 66; Bill Boner,

69; Don Sundquist, 78; Bill Brock, 83; Van Hilleary, 55; Bob Clement, 71; Harold Ford Sr., 69; Harold Ford Jr., 44; David Davis, 54; Bart Gordon, 65; Ed Bryant, 65; and John Tanner, 70.

Tanner was in Knoxville Oct. 3-5 for wife Betty Ann Tanner’s final meeting as a member of the UT Board of Trustees.

■ State Sen. Brian Kelsey (R-Collierville) was in Knoxville that weekend as well, promoting passage of Amendment 3, which bars a state income tax.

Kelsey chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee and is considered a rising voice for conservative principles among GOP legislators.

■ If you want some good wine, visit the Consulate of Slovenia in Knoxville’s Holston Hills 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at 4801 Westover Terrace, for its annual wine event. Slovenia was originally part of Yugoslavia before becoming an independent nation and is noted for fine wines. Poland also has a consulate in Knoxville.

■ UT is spending $150,000 to repair the roof of historic Hopecote House, which is used as an official guesthouse for many UT visitors. It is on Melrose Avenue, and the architect was John Franz Staub, who also designed the Williams House on Lyons View Pike, which UT is seeking to lease.

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Crunching numbers with Chris Caldwell

By Wendy Smith He may be Knoxville’s Most Eligible Bachelor (according to Friends of Literacy), but Knox County Finance Director Chris Caldwell is a geek at heart.

No one else would call putting together the county’s $727 million budget “fun.�

He’s also modest. He never expected to end up in a corner office in the City County Building. It was the result of hard work and perseverance, he says.

Caldwell, a native of Jacksboro, was hired by the county as an accountant in 2002. He passed through the ranks until he was named interim financial director in April 2012 after Mayor Tim Burchett’s first choice for the post, Burton Webb, was discovered to be under indictment for theft.

He accepted the position on a permanent basis in July 2012.

Putting together the county’s budget requires about four months of examining “wish lists� and pre-

dicting revenues, he says.

The budget is constrained by a finite amount of money, but the county is fortunate to have revenue growth every year, he says. “If you have growth, it’s easier.�

It’s no secret that Burchett is a proponent of paying down debt. In simple terms, that means the county borrows less money for capital projects, like new schools and road projects, than it pays down overall debt, Caldwell says. A lower level of debt can result in a higher bond rating, which can mean lower interest rates.

That approach has paid off. It was recently announced that the county saved $7.4 million when bond debt was refinanced.

But that’s savings, rather than money in the bank, and can be used only to service other debt, he says.

If the county continues to lower debt, it will eventually free up money for op- Finance Director Chris Caldwell, 35, is responsible for creating erations. But Caldwell’s too Knox County’s $727 million budget. Photo by Wendy Smith

Run in circles, scream and shout The terrifying contagion sweeping the nation may mean there are few readers left by the time these words see print, but we’ll report until the keyboards slip from our cold, virus-laden hands.

It’s not like we weren’t warned.

Overexposure to cablenews network talking heads could unleash the deadly Shinola virus, scientists said. Now, Shinola on Ebola is epidemic.

Not since Michele Bachmann spoke of anything at all has so much Shinola infected the nation. And, like Bachmann, the wild-eyed

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purveyors of Ebola Shinola on Fox News, CNN and MSNBC are often difficult to distinguish from actual Ebola victims.

Anyone who heard CNN news anchor Ashleigh Banfield compare the Ebola virus to the terrorist group ISIS would conclude she was running a high fever.

Never one to be outdone by herself, a couple of days later she suggested racism may have contributed to Ebola victim Thomas Eric Duncan’s death in a Dallas hospital.

The hospital sent Duncan home with antibiotics on his first visit. Gushing Ebola Shinola, Banfield noted Duncan’s “West African accent� and lack of a Social Security card. Hmm. Elisabeth Hasselbeck, unable to hang with the intellectual heavyweights of “The View,� now spreads Shinola for Fox News.

Hasselbeck suggested we

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“close the borders� and suspend all flights to West Africa, a move that would shut off desperately needed aid for countries whose healthcare systems have virtually collapsed.

At least no news anchor has gone as far – yet – as Todd Kincannon, formerly general counsel and executive director of the South Carolina Republican Party.

On Oct. 4, Kincannon tweeted, “People with Ebola in the U.S. need to be humanely put down immediately.�

Apparently not sure he’d made his point, Kincannon followed with this tweet one

smart to predict when that will happen.

The biggest chunk of the county’s budget, $424.8 million, funds Knox County Schools, and Caldwell is happy to do a little teaching himself about how much the county pays to educate each student.

There has been much public discussion about the fact that Knox County spends $9,077.22 per pupil, per year, which is $200 less than the average spent on Tennessee students. That’s an accurate statement, Caldwell says, but it doesn’t tell the whole story.

The schools receive funding from local, state and federal governments, and Knox County ranks 11th out of 137 school districts when it comes to the percentage of local funding – 53.9 percent. But the county ranks 133rd in state funding − 36.7 percent. If Knox County received the average amount of state funding per pupil, the schools would get an additional $52.9 million

per year, he says.

If taxes were raised to supplement the school budget, the state would further decrease funding to Knox County, Caldwell says. He’d prefer for the county to focus on fi xing state funding than giving more to schools.

The county’s second largest expenditure is law enforcement, which claims $77 million of the budget.

Two other large expenditures are the Knox County Health Department ($24 million) and health insurance for 2,500 county employees ($24 million).

It’s been 15 years since the county raised property taxes. While his boss won’t ever ask for it, a onecent property-tax increase would net the county $1.07 million, Caldwell says. A small increase could never happen because if one group asked for an increase, others would jump on the bandwagon. “We have a ‘go big or go home’ attitude,� he says.

minute later: “The protocol for a positive Ebola test should be immediate and humane execution and sanitization of the whole area.

That will save lives.�

No, that would make those who followed Kincannon’s “protocol� mass murderers, since the average mortality rate for the disease is 50 percent, and there is no way to predict who will survive.

Kincannon is a notorious serial hater, but if you think no one would pay you for spouting hateful Shinola you haven’t seen Judge Jeanine Pirro on Fox. Distressing evidence that the Shinola virus is infecting East Tennesseans has surfaced recently, and not just with respect to Ebola.

“A big problem today is that young people ages 1017 have no jobs,� wrote a local resident in a letter to the editor. “I think the reason is that people who might hire them cannot afford to pay the government’s set wages.�

Those pesky child-labor laws are another reason companies might hesitate to hire a 10-year-old. Prolonged exposure to cablenews Shinola likely led to fever and affected the letter writer’s judgment.

Some of us recall this ditty from childhood: “When in danger or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout.�

To children, that was funny. As a working motto for your news source, it’s just irresponsible.

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Boo!

It’s getting to be that exciting time of year for small fry.

In addition to the standard night of trick-or-treating – a huge event on my hundred-year-old street in Fountain City – there are plenty of other scary events happening.

Or not so scary, depending on your preference.

For starters, all you bakers can start dusting your cake pans. Cake decorators of all levels are welcome to participate in the 2014 Halloween Cake Contest to benefit Knoxville’s Ronald McDonald House.

“Anything goes,” say the organizers. You’re encouraged to create anything from “happy jack o’ lanterns and fall leaves to scary zombies and creepy haunted houses” in cake or cupcake form.

Entries will be judged on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Imagination Forest, 7613 Blueber-

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ry Road just off Emory Road in the I-75 Plaza in Powell.

Cakes must be dropped off by 9.30 a.m. Judging starts at 10 a.m., and the cakes will be on display from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The public is invited to drop by during those hours, vote for a favorite cake and perhaps even purchase one.

The entry fee is $10 per cake. Applications are available at Imagination Forest or at Sugarbakers, 514 Merchants Road. For more information, contact Jennifer Johnsey at 257-2458.

Looking for something you can take your dogs to?

You’re in luck.

The UT Gardens is going to the dogs for its Inaugural Howl-O-Ween Pooch Parade and Pet Expo.

The event, sponsored by

the UT Gardens and the UT College of Veterinary Medicine, caters to dogs and dog lovers and will be held from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, in the UT Gardens.

Enjoy a costumed pet parade announced by Erin Donovan with Visit Knoxville. The event also includes dog rescue groups, pet businesses, educational booths, children’s activities (including Ruff Reading with HABIT) and canine demonstrations. Cruze Farm, Gonzo Gourmet and Tootsie Truck will have plenty of goodies for sale.

The event is free to attend. Parade preregistration is $5 per dog, $10 at the event. The parade will begin at 3 p.m. and is judged by locally known dog lovers.

Costume categories include best in show, most creative, pet/owner look-alike, funniest costume, most glamorous costume, only a mom could love, and judges’ choice.

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According to WVLT’s

The UT Gardens and College of Veterinary Medicine are teaming up for some howling good fun.

Local8Now.com, rain and wind are forecast for the actual night of Halloween.

They offer suggestions for some indoor activities on Oct. 31, including: ■ Meridian Baptist Church’s Fall Festival, 6513 Chapman Highway, 6-9 p.m.

■ Clapp’s Chapel United Methodist Church hosts trick-or-treating, 7420 Clapp’s Chapel Road in Corryton, 6-8 p.m.

■ Knoxville Center Mall will host a big indoor event on Halloween night. Mallwide trick-or-treating will start at 5 p.m. Hot 104.5 FM will also host their HotO-Ween Costume Contest. Registration begins

‘Jeopardy!’ winner meets goals When Emily Herndon appeared on “Jeopardy!” last week, she did East Tennessee proud and made her “Jeopardy!” ambitions come true.

says Herndon, who with her mother owns the Confectionista’s Kitchen at 7355 Chapman Highway (behind Pizza Hut in Chapman Plaza). The bakery got its share of the spotlight, too, as host Alex Trebek chatted with Herndon about some unusual cake decorations.

Betsy “I feel like I did what I Pickle came to do,” says Herndon, a University of Tennessee graduate, of her TV appearances. “I had three goals.

The Seymour native One was just not embarrass came across as fun and per- myself. Another was to win sonable, which fit with her a game. Then the last one plan. was to win as much money “I just really wanted to as I possibly could.” get up there and enjoy my Last Wednesday, Herntime and have some fun,” don came on as a challenger

Alex Trebek and Emily Herndon on the set of “Jeopardy!”

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and won Final Jeopardy with a correct answer, earning $8,100. As defending champion on Thursday’s

show, she was trailing when the Double Jeopardy round began but by Final was in a good second-place position with $11,600. All three contestants answered incorrectly, but the money leader, a player from Virginia, won the night.

Herndon knew a history category, like the one she faced in Final Jeopardy, could prove difficult for her.

“I’m so weak in history, it totally screwed me,” she says. “It’s really all about the categories.”

She did well in a variety of categories on both episodes and says she boned up on subjects that crop up frequently on “Jeopardy!” such

at 5 p.m., and the contest starts at 6. Kids are asked to follow a few “code of conduct” rules: ■ Masks are allowed only for children 12 years old and younger.

■ No toy weapons.

■ Costumes are to be worn only during event hours.

■ Only children 12 years old and younger will be allowed to trick-or-treat.

Finally, Knoxville’s largest Halloween event, BOO! at the Zoo!, sponsored by U.S. Cellular, is 5:30-8 p.m.

Oct. 16-19 and 23-26 at the Knoxville Zoo. The annual event, now in its 28th year, features “safe and not-too-scary Halloween

fun.” Everyone from parents on down to the littlest tykes will enjoy this family-friendly celebration.

According to the zoo website, there’ll be “devilishly good music and games at the Monster Mash tent in the Clayton Family Kids Cove, costumed characters throughout the zoo, and the only ‘haunted’ carousel in East Tennessee, the ScaryGo-Round. (How can you tell it’s haunted? It goes backward, of course.) Best of all, you can trick-or-treat down the BOO! trail for your favorite treats!”

Info: www.knoxville-zoo. org and click on “events & activities,” or 637-5331, ext.

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as classical music, science and history before flying to Los Angeles for the July tapings. She came home with $10,100 in winnings and “Jeopardy!” champion bragging rights for life.

Even though it was disappointing to lose her second game, she got a kick out of the show.

“I think the best part of (the night) was all my friends were like, “You just said ‘cooties’ on national television,” says Herndon, who is on the board of directors of the Love Kitchen.

She gets to keep celebrating this month: Oct. 19 marks the three-year anniversary of opening the Confectionista’s Kitchen with her mother, Linda Herndon, who lives in Seymour.

The “Jeopardy!” champ says they probably won’t have time to make a big deal out of the occasion.

“The wedding season has been so busy, we’re pretty much covered up with orders through the end of the year,” she says.

That doesn’t mean there aren’t goodies in the cases for drop-in customers. The bakery’s creations include cupcakes, cookies, cake pops and specialty bars.

A Brown Bag Lecture by Joe Jarrett: Snakes Former Knox County Law Director Joe Jarret will speak at noon Wednesday, Oct. 22, at the East Tennessee History Center. The event is free. He will discuss snake handling.

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The worth of a word A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.

(Proverbs 25:11 NRSV) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God … And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.

(John 1: 1, 14 NRSV)

Aglow members (behind table) Diane Shelby, Shirley Myers and Clara Bell serve cookies to Walmart customers (front) the Burgener family, Barbara, Jinny, Jesse, Anna, Rebecca and Allan; and (back) Amanda Hall and Caden Click.

Aglow: Community cookies and prayer

By Cindy Taylor H. Michael Weiner, senior Rabbi of Shomair Yisrael, spoke at Aglow Lighthouse North Knoxville meeting Oct. 7.

Weiner was raised in a conservative synagogue but was confronted with a paradox when he met a man who was both Jewish and

FAITH NOTES ■ Cross Roads Presbyterian, 4329 E. Emory Road, hosts

Christian. He and wife Ann visited a Messianic Jewish congregation that same year and one year later became members of the Ohev Yisrael congregation in Virginia. Michael and Ann began Shomair Yisrael Messianic Jewish Congregation in Knoxville in 1997.

“Jesus was Jewish,” said the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry 6-8 p.m. each second Tuesday and 9-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday.

■ Glenwood Baptist Church,

Associate pastor and Aglow member/adviser Beth Arnurius speaks with Rabbi Michael Weiner. Photos submitted Weiner. “If we take the Jewish Messiah out of His Jewish context we miss the Jewish part of who He was.”

Weiner also encouraged the group to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

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Less is more, a good writer will tell you. Economy of words is highly valued by editors.

God tried words. Being human, however, and curious about how the world works, we – all of us, not just Adam and Eve – have ignored God’s words of caution.

The Ten Commandments were a framework, a short list of rules that would keep the human race inbounds and safe. Our track record on those boundaries is not impressive either.

Then God sent the Word.

Presumably, God reasoned that telling didn’t work; showing might be more efficacious. There is evidence that the Word made a difference, by what he said, but mostly by what he did.

In addition to speaking the Word of God for the people, Jesus lived the Word, was the Word of God.

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3661or mcdonaldpow7@ Members of Aglow spent yahoo.com. the morning of Oct. 1 at ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Walmart on Clinton HighRidge Highway, is seeking way serving cookies and local crafters for its Fall Craft ministering to the commuFair, Saturday, Nov. 15. Spaces: nity. $30. Info/applications: office, 690-1060; Bonnie, 693-9664; www.beaverridgeumc.org.

Vendors needed ■ West Emory Baptist Church, for a Benefit Fall Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct.

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Beginning this week, the Shopper has a new format, which means that I have less space in which to blather on.

So I will try mightily to say what I need to say with fewer words.

I am reminded that the Gettysburg Address, arguably the most eloquent speech ever given by a mere human (as opposed to the Word of God!), contained only 272 words. If Lincoln could stitch up the torn body of the Union with that brief speech, surely I can do some good with the 300 words allotted to me.

Stay tuned.

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Classes/meetings ■ Powell Church hosts Recovery 6 p.m. each Tuesday at 323 W. Emory Road, followed by a meal and worship at 7 p.m. Small sharing groups will convene at 8:15 p.m. The recovery plan focuses on individuals and families who are struggling with addiction.

There is no charge. Info: www. recoveryatpowell.com or 938-2741.

New home for the Sisters ground Thursday for the house on a five-acre lot in a residential section at 6832 Northshore. This is the first convent to be built for the sisters and will have enough space for all six to live and worship together. The home will include 10 bedrooms, living space, kitchen and a chapel for worship.

His Excellency Bishop Richard Stika blessed the area before the shovels of

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The property sits half in the county and half in the city, causing Bishop Stika to quip: “Fortunately, we don’t pay taxes.”

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Fourth-grader Emma Garner proudly sports her mustache.

Beth Antone’s class made mustaches during spirit week. Pictured are Aaron Huyhn, Bobby Crawley; (back) Grayson Lusby, Antone, Avery Sharp, Grady Goodpaster and Hudson Jennings.

Spirit week at Powell Elementary Spirit week at Powell Elementary had students wearing mustaches and dressing like cartoon characters, historical Kwade Carver mugs it up for the camera on Wacky Wednesday figures and favorite athletes. during spirit week at PES. Photos submitted

Fifth-grade student Breanna Norman and mom Renee get into the spirit.

PMS welcomes new teachers Powell Middle School welcomes six new teachers this year: Samantha Vermillion, math and social studies; Tony Fairbanks, social studies; Amy Allen, language arts; Audrey Gurtler, English; and Trever Stowell, seventh-grade resource. Not pictured: Andrew Chitwood, math. Gurtler

Reporter Katie Roach discusses news with Powell Elementary camera operator Olivia Harris.

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4-H youths with Alan Franklin, who rebuilt the 4-H horse riding arena, are: Becky Franklin, Catherine Albert, Moriah Brothers, Alan Franklin, Aidan Ohle and Rachael Millard. Photo submitted

Powell Elementary kindergartner Molly Boler and first-grader Madilyn Law dance to a Michael Jackson video game.

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Celebration Saturday at 4-H horse arena Knox County 4-H Club members will gather at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Badgett Field Riding Arena, 4901 Ball Camp Pike, to celebrate with a local man who rebuilt the arena as a reverse birthday present.

Amy Reed, 4-H media adviser, said Alan Franklin gave the birthday present to area 4-H youth to mark his 54th birthday. Franklin has no ties to 4-H and no children involved.

“Our riding arena had become dangerous and unsightly, with boards falling off and sharp nails sticking out. It had gotten to the point that we had to have a safety workday before we could have a 4-H horse event,” said 4-H agent Sharon Davis.

Franklin, who trains in Pirelli natural horsemanship, lives about eight miles from the 4-H riding arena.

“My wife and I often came over here to the arena to train our horses,” he said. “I saw that it was falling apart and needed to be fi xed. It got to the point that every time we went, I had to take my nail gun to fi x boards that had fallen off.

“When my birthday rolled around, my wife said, ‘This year to celebrate your birthday, why don’t you have a birthday project? You could tear down that old 4-H riding arena and rebuild it for them.’

“I contacted Sharon and she said,

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‘That would be fantastic.’ And so, that’s what I did for my 54th birthday.”

He estimates that materials worth $2,000 were donated by Home Depot, 84 Lumber and Bobcat of Knoxville.

4-H families raised another $500 for supplies, and all labor was donated. The riding arena was built in the 1970s and was last renovated in 1991. Some 100 4-H kids use the arena during the year, and the public uses it when no 4-H event is occurring.

“I’ve been riding horses in 4-H events for nine years,” said Catherine Albert, 19, who owns miniature horses. “One thing we do at this arena is hold clinics to teach grooming, showmanship and other skills to younger 4-H riders.”

Aidan Ohle, 13, owns a Tennessee Walking horse. She said, “One of my favorite 4-H events is the Halloween costume contest and parade for horses. One year I dressed up as Jack Skellington (from “A Nightmare Before Christmas”), and my horse was Jack’s dog.”

Saturday’s celebration will include the Knox County 4-H Horse & Pony Project Group. Activities will include a horse costume contest, and horses will bob for apples. Directions: Take the Western Avenue exit off I-640; go west on Western Avenue; turn right on Ball Camp Pike.

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Side by Side: Ken Sparks and Bear Bryant

By Marvin West One more win will lift Ken Sparks into a tie with Paul “Bear” Bryant for fifth place on the all-time list of college football coaching victories.

Being 70, the CarsonNewman coach probably won’t catch Bobby Bowden or Eddie Robinson, but he has already passed some very famous names, including Pop Warner, Amos Alonzo Stagg and Joe Paterno.

Today, right now, Sparks is No. 1 in America among active coaches. He and the Eagles have 322 wins for his 35 years in Jefferson City.

He has lost 87. That’s 78.6 percent success. Amazing!

You’d never guess he was once fired as a C-N assistant.

There are other significant elements to Sparks’ career. He is in an ongoing war with cancer. He still

teaches Christianity in a time when the federal government frowns on prayer.

His teams have won five national championships and four times finished second in NAIA and NCAA division II competition.

Of the many distinguished Carson-Newman graduates, he is the only one to have served as president of the American Football Coaches Association and to have received the Robert R. Neyland Trophy for coaching excellence.

Not incidentally, his name is already on a very large campus building, the Ken Sparks Athletic Complex.

Sparks was born in Knoxville. He says he was not an automatic Christian. He helped in the family business, a pub. At age 8, he was cleanup man in bathrooms where drunks had thrown up.

He does not talk of a warm and fuzzy youth, but he did grow into a blocking back at Young High in the John Clabo era.

He enrolled at UT, lost his freshman season Ken Sparks to mono but got his first coaching job, Seymour Optimist midgets, Neyland’s single wing.

He transferred to Carson-Newman and became a starting wide receiver. He was injured as a senior but was asked to help the coaching staff. He became a scout.

He was coaching at Gibbs High before he received his diploma. That was 1968.

He became coach of quarterbacks and receivers at Tennessee Tech. Morristown East offered a better

job. After five years as an assistant at Carson-Newman, he was unceremo niously dismissed the year after his mentor, Dal Shealy, departed for Baylor.

Sparks Bear Bryant landed safely at Farragut High. He went 29-5 in three seasons. Bill Bates was among his many exciting Admirals.

(I knew and respected Ken Sparks way back then.

I once accompanied his Farragut team to Petro’s for a learning experience and missionary softball game against Brushy Mountain prisoners. I was the umpire. There were no arguments. Two inmates did ask if I would put their names in the newspaper.)

Sparks returned to Carson-Newman as head coach in 1980. He has had one losing season, 2011. He rebounded with nine and 10 wins.

Sparks is better known nationally than locally. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes named him national coach of the year. He is a member of six halls of fame. He has several lifetime achievement awards. Last year, former NFL coach Tony Dungy presented his “Uncommon Award” to Sparks.

This coach has always shared success with others, those who gave him opportunities, assistant coaches and the hundreds of players who made all those winning plays.

He likes to see CarsonNewman ahead on the scoreboard but says the really big scoreboard is the one that matters.

“I believe the Lord will ask me one day what I did with the kids under my care, not how many wins I had.”

Sparks probably could have gone big-time. He once had two job offers in the same day. He elected to stay in Jefferson City – on oneyear contracts. He obviously enjoyed his work.

He once said fame and fortune and power and pleasure were not lost on him, but he believed there was a greater cause.

He never said God sent him a message on a stone tablet or wrote anything in the clouds, but “the best I can figure, He wanted me here.”

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First Baptist Academy girls JV volleyballers include coach Micah Bruner, Addison Tice, Grace Beason, Kelsey Hollifield, Samantha Beason, Madison Vandergriff, Leah Hickman, Savannah Mynatt and coach Erin McGinnis.

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By Cindy Taylor Volleyball may be a new sport at First Baptist Academy, but the girls team is making it work. Many players have never been involved in the sport before this year and had to learn not just the skills but also the basic rules of competitive volleyball.

Coaches Micah Bruner and Erin

SPORTS NOTES ■ Golf tournament to benefit the Central High School softball program will be Saturday, Oct. 18, at Whittle Springs Golf Course. Format: four-player scramble. Registration fee: $240 per team of four. Registration: 7:30 a.m.; shotgun start: 8:30 a.m. Info: Brent Walker, 237-6507.

McGinnis say team members have mastered some key skills and have improved tremendously throughout the season. Both Bruner and McGinnis played basketball at the collegiate level, and they are dedicated to improving performance and instilling determination in their students.

“It is the desire and goal of FBA

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to develop a program that is not only competitive but would ultimately glorify Jesus Christ and be a positive experience for all who participate in it,” said headmaster Matt Mercer. “FBA’s mission is to use athletics as a means of developing student athletes into young adults equipped to impact their cultures and communities.”

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Quality, not quantity things like shaves and razor cuts,” said Wolfenbarger.

“We’re bringing the shop back to the way it used to be.

If you aren’t satisfied with your haircut then you don’t owe us a dime.”

Wolfenbarger says he got his first haircut, a No. 2 buzz, at the shop.

“My grandfather, brothers, nephews, stepfather and sometimes my mother all got their hair cut here,” he said. “In the 1940s this was the place to be.”

According to employee Geraldine Linkous, the

By Cindy Taylor If you miss the friendly atmosphere of old-fashioned barbershops but love the versatility of newer styles, then Emory Barber Shop may be the place for you. One veteran employee and two who have recently joined the staff are breathing new life into the shop.

Geraldine Linkous, Vicki Miles and manager David Wolfenbarger hope residents of Powell and beyond will give the shop a try.

“We still believe in the old-timey way of doing

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The deadly virus Ebola has made national headlines for months, gaining even more attention with the first case diagnosed in the United States, but the local health department director said the risks here are low.

Martha Buchanan, M.D., who has been at the helm of the Knox County Health Department for four years, said people here should be more concerned about diabetes, heart diseases and the flu. Buchanan spoke to the Rotary Club of Knoxville recently.

“We are staying up to date to prepare for Ebola, but you’d better get your flu shots,” she said.

Her department works with area hospitals and health organizations continually to prepare for the possibility of Ebola and other infectious diseases.

In fact, after her talk, Buchanan left to take part in a statewide conference call that the Tennessee Department of Health hosted as an information session with the media about Ebola.

The only case diagnosed in the U.S. occurred in Texas. The man, from Liberia, apparently contracted the disease in his homeland but was not diagnosed until after he arrived in this country. He died the day after Buchanan spoke to the club.

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Ebola has been “a horrible tragedy on the continent of Africa,” she said. The African countries of Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea have been hit particularly hard by the virus, and more than 3,400 people have died from the contagious disease.

Buchanan said another important role of the health department includes partnering with community organizations, residents and other agencies to tackle the underlying causes of health problems such as obesity and diabetes.

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By Sandra Clark North Knoxville Rotary will hear from Rotary’s district governor when the club meets at noon Thursday in Litton’s Backroom.

Here’s hoping the DG gives high praise to this hearty band of volunteers.

They deserve it.

Just last week, the Rotary folks came out at 8 a.m. to support Alvin Frye at Fountain City Exxon.

K-Brew donated coffee and the Rotarians served it piping hot to folks who stopped by for gasoline or an oil change.

And David Dooley said the October golf tournament raised $16,700 for the Cerebral Palsy Home in Fountain City.

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a success in various ways,” he said. “We had great weat her, lots of volunteers and we went $1,000 over last year (in

funds raised).

The club won’t meet on Oct. 30, opting for a social hour at the Chop House.

Certified Public Accountant Allen Wilhoit filled in for last week’s speaker. He talked about maximizing income in retirement.

“One in six people in the country is drawing Social Security, and we have almost three people working for every enrollee.

“By 2016, Social Security will be in a deficit.”

Calling it a “great political football, Wilhoit said people are living longer, stressing the system.

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Come play at the zoo Knoxville Zoo officially launched its Wee Play adventure last week. The all-new, indoor created play area was sponsored by Pilot Flying J. At the ribbon-cutting are: Tim Williams, chair of the Knoxville Zoo Board of Directors; Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero; Lisa New, executive director of the Knoxville Zoo; Whitney Haslam Johnson, director of brand and customer experience for Pilot Flying J, and her sons Ross and Hank; Natalie Haslam; Jim Haslam; founder and board chair of Pilot Flying J; and Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett and step-daughter Isabel.

Ole Miss to save $50,000

Ole Miss hopes to save $50,000 on Saturday. Oxford students and more mature adults promise not to storm the field if/when the Rebels defeat Tennessee.

They will not tear down goal posts, drink strong drink or cause a disturbance by parading around town, making loud noises.

They will behave as if they have enjoyed previous success and now know how to handle it.

Two weeks ago, half the state of Mississippi tumbled out of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium and flooded the field when the triumph over Alabama was official. Oh my, the crowd was such as to make it difficult for rival coaches to find each other and shake hands. Nick Saban was bothered.

The Southeastern Conference frowned on this and imposed a hefty fine.

There is little tolerance for trespassing, unbecoming conduct or violations of the safety code.

The SEC could have added another penalty because so-called security personnel aided and abetted girls scrambling over retaining walls. Corsages were protected. No fragile ankles were sprained.

Dainty knees were not skinned.

That is Ole Miss.

Nothing like that ever happens at Tennessee.

There are no rowdy celebrations. UT students probably have more dignity. Never would they unceremoniously scamper onto the turf and hug a sweaty linebacker. Alas,

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on the occasion of big games, there are seldom offensive players to praise or congratulate. Well, maybe a receiver or two, but the quarterback rarely has time to go deep.

Do you remember the last time you had the urge to tear down a goal post? When did you last throw your hat into the air? It must have been when somebody else bought lunch or your candidate won an election.

There have been precious few glory days in the past several years of Tennessee football. Children are growing up with losing complexes. They cannot imagine the joy of thrashing Florida or Alabama. Top 10? Are you kidding?

Our young know about scattered victories over Austin Peay and Western Kentucky and even Arkansas State. They know about hanging on against Troy and UAB. Unfortunately, they have been scarred, perhaps forever damaged, by losses to Vanderbilt.

Psychologists are monitoring.

Tennessee goes to Ole Miss with hat in hand. The Vols will be grateful for anything good that happens, fewer turnovers, maybe an easy touchdown. This second

half of October is a mighty challenge, and the Rebels are just the beginning.

If the schedule was more favorable, this would be the time of year when freshmen begin to look a little more like sophomores. They are certainly gaining loads of experience, but much of it has been negative.

Things really have changed at Mississippi. The Rebels have gone from traditional spoilers to potential champs. They may be good enough to stop worrying about visiting opponents and concentrate on new expectations. Some teams do find that achieving success is simpler than sustaining it.

This is not Tennessee’s concern. The Vols need to rise up and shock somebody, anybody, to have a chance to go bowling.

A postseason opportunity is supposedly critical to the development of youthful talent. A bowl game would be living proof of progress.

It would, in theory, fuel more and better recruiting.

It would also reward coaches with bonuses.

A crisp Tennessee performance would be of dual value in Oxford. It would help the home crowd behave as ladies and gentlemen.

Postscript: VaughtHemingway Stadium is named for former coach John Vaught and former judge Frank Hemingway, not my old friend, the esteemed writer Ernest. I bring you that info from The Vault.

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

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■ Haunted Trail at Historic Cherokee Caverns, 8524 Oak Ridge Highway. Open 8 p.m.-midnight every Friday and Saturday in October and Saturday, Nov. 1. Tickets: $15.

Free parking. Not recommended for six and younger.

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■ Halloween Cake Contest to benefit Knoxville’s Ronald McDonald House, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Imagination Forest, 7613 Blueberry Road, Powell. Entry fee: $10..

Info: Jennifer Johnsey, 2572458.

■ Howl-O-Ween Pooch Parade and Pet Expo, 2-5 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 19, UT Gardens.

Includes: costumed pet parade, dog rescue groups, pet businesses, educational booths, children’s activities (including Ruff Reading with HABIT) and canine demonstrations. Info/to register for parade: http://tinyutk.edu/ howloween.

■ The Mysterious Past of Blount Mansion, 5:30-9 p.m.

Tuesday through Thursday, Oct. 28-30, 200 W. Hill Ave. Cost: $10. Learn about Blount Mansion’s mysterious past, including legends, customs and myths during the candlelight and flashlight tours of the mansion. Reservations preferred. Tickets: https:// squareup.com/market/ blount-mansion. Info: 5252375 or info@blountmansion. org.

■ Norwood UMC Pumpkin Patch, 2110 Merchants Drive, open through Friday, Oct. 31; 3-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays,

1-6 p.m. Sundays. Pumpkins of all sizes available. Info: 687-1620.

■ Oakes Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, 8240 Corryton Road, is open Thursdays through Sundays through Saturday, Nov. 1. Two mazes, hayrides, pumpkin patch and more. Info: http://www. oakesfarm.com.

■ Pumpkin Decorating Contest, 4-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, Blount County Library, 508 N. Cusick Street, Maryville.

Info/entry rules/forms: www. blountlibrary.org.

■ Pumpkin Patch open every day at Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway.

Info: 690-1060, www. beaverridgeumc.org.

■ Safe Spooks for children and their parents, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, Morning Pointe of Powell, 7700 Dannaher Drive.

Info: 686-5771.

■ Safe Trick-or-Treat, 5:30-7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31, Elmcroft of Halls, 7521 Andersonville Pike. Food, games, a costume contest, lots of treats. Info: 925-2668.

■ Trick or Treating in the Cave, 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 23-25 and Oct. 31-Nov. 1. Admission: $8 ages 8 and up. Info: www.

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■ Trunk or Treat, 6-8 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 30, North Side Y. Free and open to the public. Inflatables, games and food.

HEALTH NOTES ■ Diabetes Management Series, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 16, 23 and 30, in the Knox County Health Department auditorium, 140 Dameron Ave. Free.

Provides information on how to manage diabetes through proper diet, medication, stress management and exercise. Info/to register: 215-5170.

■ Asa’s EB awareness 5K walk/ run, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, Victor Ashe Park.

Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a devastating rare skin disease for which there is no cure or treatment. All proceeds will go to the DEBRA organization for EB awareness and research. To register: http://debra.kintera. org/2014knoxville5k.

■ UT Hospice conducts ongoing orientation sessions for adults interested in becoming volunteers with its program. No medical experience required; training provided. Info: Kirby Vineyard, 544-6284.

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The Whitewater Band warms up in the chapel before taking the stage.

A step back in time

By Cindy Taylor The sweet sounds of bluegrass fill your ears as you ride in a wagon over rough fields. Past a grove of trees, a log cabin comes into view amidst sheds and a barn. The scent of burnished pine and wood fires add to the ambience as the sun slants across an old moonshine truck seemingly ready to make its next run. The general store is open and the chapel prepped for a wedding.

No, you haven’t stepped onto an old western movie set. You’ve arrived at the Raccoon Valley Bluegrass Festival.

Held annually for 14 years on the grounds of the Patt farm off Raccoon Valley Road, the festival reflects the hard work of the family.

The old-timey buildings aren’t original to the farm, but the chapel, log cabin, general store and old barn are a step back in time.

“We come up here and just camp and hang out a lot when the festival isn’t

Jim Jacks handcrafts wood items for sale, like this stump bowl and spoon. Jacks’ father, the Snake Stick Man, has appeared on the “Heartland” series.

going on,” said Janice Patt White, co-organizer. “Our family thinks it’s paradise up here.” The farm is also available for weddings, etc.

The bluegrass festival featured food, fine crafts, family games and of course, bluegrass galore. Once again the event proved that you can still have loads of fun at little or no cost.

An old moonshine truck looks ready to make a run.

Co-organizer Janice Patt White and Dash greet festival-goers.

Caleb Holt, 6, and brother David, 8, show off their finds.

Each year the two urge their parents to bring them to the event. Photos by Cindy Taylor Bryana Holt, 5, hitches a ride on the retro wagon.

Lily Metcalf, 18 months old, looks happy on her high perch at the Raccoon Valley Bluegrass Festival.

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THROUGH MONDAY, OCT. 27 Deadline for membership applications to Knoxville Watercolor Society. Applications for jurying process: www.knxvillewatercolorsociety.com. Info: Kate McCullough, 604-1406 or kateswaterart@gmail.com.

THROUGH FRIDAY, OCT. 31 Featured artists at Parkside Open Door Gallery, Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave., are Fountain City artists Penny Berridge (oil paintings) and Renita Andrews (copper and sterling silver jewelry) and Lenoir City artist Frank Harvey (3-D garden art). Info/ hours: 357-7624 or 357-2787.

Communitywide fall festival, 2-6 p.m., Union Baptist Church of Halls, 8244 Old Maynardville Highway. Free. Music, food, games. Info: 922-7714, www. unionbaptisthalls.org.

Gospel Explosion, 3-7 p.m., CDF Haley Farm in Clinton. Co-hosted by the Oak Ridge/Anderson County chapter of the NAACP and the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Haley Farm. Info: 457-6466 or Theresa Venable, tvenable@childrensdefense.org.

Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748.

Old Fashioned Gospel Singing, 7:30 p.m., Ridgeview Heights Baptist Church, 7809 Ridgeview Road in Corryton. Everyone invited. Info/directions: 712-1835.

SUNDAY, OCT. 19 50th anniversary celebration, 3-5 p.m., Fountain City UMC Preschool, 212 Hotel Road. “Preschool Memories Museum” will display pictures and other memorabilia. Info: 689-5518 or stodd@fountaincityumc.org.

Fall festival, 4 p.m., The Church at Sterchi Hills, 904 Dry Gap Pike. Food, games, hayrides, pony rides, pumpkin patch. Trunk R Treat for children, 6-6:30 p.m.

Info: 281-8717.

MONDAY OCT. 20

Senior Job Fair for job-seekers who are 50+, 9 a.m.-noon, CAC LT Ross Building, 2247 Western Ave. Hosted by the CAC Office on Aging’s Senior Employment Service. Bring resumes, reference sheets, and any other info needed to apply for jobs. Info: 524-2786.

Private Applicator Recertification training, 9 a.m., UT Extension Union County, 3925 Maynardville Highway. Cost: $15. Info: Shannon Dewitt, 992-8038 or sdewitt@utk.edu.

Goodwill Golf Classic in Memory of Jerry Hatmaker, Holston Hills Country Club. Format: four-person modified scramble. Proceeds benefit Goodwill Industries-Knoxville Inc. Info/registration: www.gwiktn.org/ events or 588-8567.

Luttrell Senior Monthly Luncheon, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Luttrell Community Center. Bring a dish to share.

Everyone welcome.

Private Applicator Recertification training, 1 p.m., UT Extension Union County, 3925 Maynardville Highway. Cost: $15. Info: Shannon Dewitt, 992-8038 or sdewitt@utk.edu.

THURSDAY, OCT. 16

TUESDAY, OCT. 21

Cruise Night, 6-9 p.m., 6215 Riverview Crossing Drive in front of old Food Lion at Asheville Highway.

All makes, models, years and clubs welcome. No charge. Door prizes.

UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group meeting, 5-6:30 p.m., UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info/reservation: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277.

“Crazy Halloween Family Night,” 5-7 p.m.

Morning Pointe, Dannaher Drive. Dinner, 5:30; Elvis Tribute by Ronnie Miller, 6. Dress in ’50s style. Info: 686-5771.

La Technique Advanced Sushi cooking class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia, 7610 Maynardville Pike.

Cost: $75. Info/registration: www.avantisavoia.com or 922-9916.

Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans invited. Info: 256-5415.

Town Hall Meeting against drug and alcohol abuse, 7 p.m., Union County High School. Everyone welcome.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, OCT. 16-18 Rummage sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Friday and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Northside Christian Church, 4008 Tazewell Pike. Clothes, books, furniture and more.

FRIDAY, OCT. 17 “Late Bloomers: Put Some Zing in Your Fall Flowers,” 3:15-4:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by Knox County Master Gardeners. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892.

Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, OCT. 17-18 Friends Mini Used Book Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552.

SATURDAY, OCT. 18 Rummage sale, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 1101 N. Broadway. Everything half-price after noon. Info: 523-5687.

Fall Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 5401 Tiffany Road. Moonwalk, hayrides, crafts, bake sale, white elephant sale and more. Info: 688-2741.

Turkey Shoot, 9 a.m., corner of Hickory Valley Road and Malone Gap in Maynardville. Hosted by the American Legion Post 212.

“Late Bloomers: Put Some Zing in Your Fall Flowers,” 10:30 a.m.-noon, Fountain City Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Presented by Knox County Master Gardeners. Free and open to the public. Info: 6892681.

We will have food, games, a costume contest & lots of treats!

Come join the fun!

The Bits ’n Pieces Quilt Guild meeting, 1 p.m., Norris Community Center. Members will share their “UFO’s” (Un-Finished Objects). New members and guests welcome. Info: Pat Melcher, 498-0124, or bnpquilt@gmail.com.

Computer Workshops: Internet and Email Basics, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills. Info/to register: 525-5431.

THURSDAY, OCT. 23 Cruise Night, 6-9 p.m., 6215 Riverview Crossing Drive in front of old Food Lion at Asheville Highway.

All makes, models, years and clubs welcome. No charge.

Door prizes.

THURSDAYS, OCT. 23, 30, NOV. 6, 13 ACT-UP: Adult Acting & Theatre Classes, 6-8 p.m., Broadway Academy of Performing Arts, 706 N. Broadway. Ages 16 and up. Fee: $35 or $15 for individual class. Covers storytelling, puppetry and Shakespearean

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FRIDAY, OCT. 24 Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

Beans and cornbread supper/silent auction, 5:30-7 p.m., Shannondale Presbyterian, 4600 Tazewell Pike. Entertainment by Dr. Hugh McCampbell. Tickets: $10. Info: 456-6923.

Classy Country Autumn Gala hosted by the Halls Crossroads Women’s League, 6 p.m., The Foundry, 747 World’s Fair Park Drive. Dinner, a silent auction, live auction, music by the John Overton Classy Country Band and line dancing. Tickets: $75. Info/tickets: 679-0184.

SATURDAY, OCT. 25 Adopt A Golden Knoxville Golden Run, Tommy Schumpert Park, 6400 Fountain City Road. Schedule: check-in/registration, 8-8:45 a.m.; race, 9 a.m.; awards/ festivities, 10:20 a.m. Vendors: Lucky Dog Hot Dog, Frosty Paws Doggy Ice Cream and refreshments for runners and walkers. Deadline to register: 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24. Info: Jessica Popek, jessica.popek@gmail.com.

Mixed Media Mosaic Workshop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Jessica Kortz. Part of the Featured Tennessee Artist Workshop series.

Registration deadline: Oct. 18. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net.

Church bazaar, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Highway. Crafts, country store, bake sale, baskets, Rada knives, pecans, white elephants, and new and used Christmas items. Breakfast and lunch served.

Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748.

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Instructor: Jessica Kortz. Part of the Featured Tennessee Artist Workshop series. Registration deadline: Oct. 18. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

SUNDAY, OCT. 26 Fall festival, 5-7 p.m., Salem Baptist Church, 8201 Hill Road. Free. Games, hayrides, food, classic cars and more. Info: 922-3490 or www.salembaptisthalls.org.

MONDAY, OCT. 27 Burlington LEGO Club, 6 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. For grades 1-5. Free.

Registration required. Info/to register: 525-5431.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29 Fall Fest, 5:50-7:30 p.m., Central Baptist Church of Fountain City, 5364 North Broadway. Free.

THURSDAY, OCT. 30 Cruise Night, 6-9 p.m., 6215 Riverview Crossing Drive in front of old Food Lion at Asheville Highway.

All makes, models, years and clubs welcome. No charge.

Door prizes.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, OCT. 30-31 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4410 Crippen Road. Info/to register: Carolyn Rambo, 584-9964.

FRIDAY, OCT. 31 Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

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