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Weekender

“I wasn’t a big fan of the wedge salad when it first hit restaurants several years ago. I mean, your prep chef doesn’t come in one morning, so you quarter a head of lettuce, drizzle it with dressing and call it ‘trendy’?” Thus writes Shopper-News’ newest writer, The Mystery Diner, who talks about a lettuce wedge posing as dessert.

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Read Weekender on pages A-10-11 TDOT’s Steven Borden describes improvements underway on State Route 33 from Halls to the Knox-Union county line.

The return of Lane Kiffin

By Sandra Clark

Twice I have written “The end” columns about Lane Kiffin. Maybe this is it. Please do not heckle, hassle or otherwise annoy Lane on Saturday. Trying to satisfy Nick Saban is a very stressful job. The roar of 100,000 just breathing will be enough to ramp up the difficulty. One segment of Tennessee’s team might be a problem. No piling on.

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‘No ghosts’ for Trustee Ed Shouse When Knox County’s new trustee, Ed Shouse, meets with his staff, he provides soft drinks with money from his own pocket. Another staff member is kind enough to bring the cookies. He could use county funds to pay for the snacks, but he won’t. It’s all part of his effort to save the taxpayers money − and earn their trust. He told staff members to do what they were asked during the upcoming trials of former Trustee Mike Lowe and field auditor Ray Mubarek.

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A new road to alleviate congestion in downtown Powell is on track to open Dec. 13, 2014. David Royster, a supervisor for TDOT District 18, reported on SR 131, Powell Drive, which will replace Emory Road from Gill Road to Clinton Highway as Steven Borden, Region One director and assistant chief engineer for the Tennessee Department of Trans-

Residents at the Courtyards Senior Living can’t always get out to local attractions, so the Knoxville Zoo’s Zoomobile brought the show to them. Roz Gorzman and Adam Patterson brought skulls, tusks and live animals to the assisted-living facility. Residents could touch and examine skulls, bones and exhibits and meet small zoo animals.

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By Sandra Clark Enhance Powell, the committee working to beautify and preserve downtown Powell while developing additional recreational opportunities, will meet this week with a couple of big items on the agenda. Chuck Denney was scheduled to meet Tuesday with professor Garry Menendez and some UT students who may be recruited to design landscaping for Powell Drive, the replacement Emory Road. More on this next week. Justin Bailey and this writer

ect is all cash and expected to be finished May 31, 2016. “This will provide better access for manufacturing from Union and Claiborne counties to I-40 and I-75,” Borden said. The new road will also improve safety by realigning several intersections. The $29,986,969.69 contract was let Oct. 18, 2013, to To page A-3

have met with planners at the Metropolitan Planning Commission to discuss a possible historic overlay for downtown Powell. Bailey is quick to say that property owners will be consulted every step of the way with at least one public meeting to explore options. “We talked with Kaye Graybeal, historic preservation planner, and Michael Reynolds, the planner who wrote the North County Sector Plan last year,” he said. “Liz Albertson, planner for the Northwest County Sector Plan, met

with our committee and set up the meeting downtown.” Bailey said there’s a range of choices from the traditional historic overlay to a neighborhood commercial zone (CN). The CN zone is less restrictive and permits limited retail and service uses that are convenient yet not disruptive to nearby residential areas. Development should be compatible with existing neighborhoods, according to MPC regulations. Design criteria could be developed to maintain the charac-

ter of the community. Graybeal said a first step in determining the area to include would be to develop a short history of the Powell community, keying on buildings that were here 50 to 100 years ago. We’re putting out a call to Margaret Watson and other old-timers to help with this. Call Justin at 947-9000 or this writer at 6618777. Enhance Powell is a committee of the Powell Business and Professional Association. Info: Sage Kohler at 938-2800.

What’s a PECCA: And where is ours? The candidates for the District 2 school board seat are smart, accomplished women who were probably curve-busters as students, so it was embarrassing when moderator Matt Shafer Powell asked what they thought of PECCA at last week’s League of Women Voters forum. Nobody had an answer. To be fair, the moderator mispronounced it, but neither Charlotte Dorsey, Jamie Rowe nor Tracie Sanger knew what he was talking about. Powell explained that it was the Professional Educators Collaborative Conferencing Act, which has been state law since 2011 when the General Assembly stripped school boards of the authority to engage in collective bargaining with organizations representing teachers – mainly the Tennessee Education Association – and instead required them to set up something called collaborative conferencing to deal with issues like salaries, benefits, insurance and leave. Knox County became the first

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crossing, travel through three school zones and occasional flooding. It’s the third of three phases to create a five-lane road from Clinton Highway to Norris Freeway. This project joins two others that will enhance traffic flow in North Knox County. The state is spending almost $30 million to five-lane Highway 33 from Temple Acres to the Knox-Union county line. The proj-

Historic overlay possible for downtown Powell

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portation, briefed elected officials and reporters during TDOT Commissioner John Schroer’s visit to Knoxville on Oct. 16. The $16.1 million contract was let in February 2012 to Potter South East LLC, and the road is scheduled to open Dec. 13, 2014, Royster said. The new road has five lanes with sidewalks on both sides. It eliminates an at-grade railroad

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school district to start the collaborative conferencing process in October 2011 but may be among the last to fully comply. The school board delegated its authority to Superintendent James McIntyre. PECCA hasn’t been in the news lately. That, from the teachers’ viewpoint, is because nothing is happening. McIntyre, however, reports that things are going swimmingly, even though the deadline to produce a Memorandum of Understanding defining the process of dealing with teachers’ rights and benefits is fast approaching, and Knox County still doesn’t have one. “I’m pleased with where we are and hopeful about where we are going,” he told the school board at the Sept. 29 workshop. Nowhere in his upbeat, three-minute presentation was a hint of deadline pressure. Tanya Coates, president of the Knox County Education Association and leader of the teachers’ negotiating team, doesn’t share McIntyre’s optimism. She’s seeking

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divine intercession and forbearance from Nashville: “I pray we make it before the end of November. … We’re in a gray area. I’m going to submit a petition to continue the process (beyond the November deadline).” She also said she doesn’t understand why the training period took an entire year. So what’s the holdup? LWV member Lance McCold sent the candidates an email after the forum, saying he’d been asked to leave one of the collaborative conferencing sessions. He wanted to observe the session with the approval of participating teachers. “What I saw was worse than the teachers had described. Then, after an hour and a quarter, the superintendent forced through a rule change that disallowed citizen observers. I was the only observer at that meeting. Below, I have copied the March 8 message I sent to the board. Only Pam Trainor acknowledged my email. The board took no action. “I encourage you to look in on

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one of these PECCA meetings and form your own opinion.” Here is the lead to McCold’s email to the school board: “For months teachers have been telling me that Superintendent McIntyre is not negotiating in good faith during collaborative conferencing meetings. They said he was stalling and wasting time. When I asked if I could observe them, I was told that meetings had been open since the beginning.” Under state law, participants are required to come up with a Memorandum of Understanding by November 2014. The teachers have complied with every requirement of the new law, but the board will be hard put to meet its legal obligation to come up with an MOU by month’s end. One side advocates transparency and has jumped through all the required hoops to comply with the law. The other side, which chose McIntyre as its face and mouthpiece, has not. Fingering the scofflaw shouldn’t be a tough call.

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A-2 • OCTOBER 22, 2014 • POWELL/NORWOOD Shopper news

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Choosing a new chapter

Knoxville woman’s pain eliminated by hysterectomy When Becca Griggs started getting tired, she assumed that she was just getting old. “As women, we don’t pay attention to our bodies,” she said. “You just assume that aches and pains are part of being a woman.” But at only 42, the East Tennessee native wasn’t experiencing the tiredness of growing older. Her body was trying to tell her something. “I have a thyroid condition, so I thought it was a symptom of that. When I went to give blood at a Medic drive, they told me my hematocrit was too low to give,” Griggs explained. “It happened again a couple of months later at the next drive, so I went to see my doctor.” After a round of blood work, Griggs’ doctor referred her to Craig Myers, MD, a gynecologist at Parkwest. She was anemic and had abnormal uterine bleeding, exceptionally painful cramping during menstrual cycles and endometriosis, which is when tissue that usually lines the uterus is growing outside of it. Griggs had also been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome earlier in life. “Becca had a several-year history with painful periods and heavy menstrual cycles,” Dr. Myers explained. “She had gone through several medicinal treatments and the pain continued.” Because she had experienced pain for years and was not planning to have children, Griggs made the decision to move forward with a hysterectomy. “A hysterectomy is not some-

Griggs recommends plenty of preparation before the surgery and rest afterward. “It takes time to recover,” she said. “But the surgery put the pep back in my step.”

Griggs is now able to take trips with her husband without experiencing severe cramping and abdominal pain.

thing you just jump into,” Griggs said. “Dr. Myers is very down to earth and allowed me to discuss all of the options. As women, we are sometimes embarrassed to talk about our issues, but Dr. Myers made me feel so comfortable. I went home and talked it over with my husband and did my own research. I felt it was the best choice for me.” For Griggs, trusting the staff at

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Parkwest was second nature. She has volunteered at the hospital since December. “I knew Parkwest had excellent standards and expectations from being a volunteer,” she said. “But when you’re on the other side of it, it just takes it to a whole new level. I was very

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Hysterectomy is the surgical removal ■ Cancer. Approximately 10 percent of the uterus. Different portions of the of hysterectomies are performed to treat uterus, as well as other organs, may be cancer – either cervical, ovarian or endoremoved at the same time. metrial. ■ Blockage of the bladder or intestines. A hysterectomy may be ■ More than 600,000 hysterectomies performed if there is a blockage of the bladder or intestines by the uterus or a are performed in the U.S. each year. ■ Hysterectomy is the second most growth. common major operation in women of child bearing age. ■ The most common conditions for ■ Total hysterectomy. Includes the hysterectomy are ﬁbroid tumors, endo- removal of the entire uterus, including metriosis and uterine prolapse. the fundus (the part of the uterus above the openings of the fallopian tubes) and the cervix, but not the ovaries. This is the ■ Fibroid tumors. Non-malignant most common type of hysterectomy. ■ Hysterectomy with bilateral tumors may grow and become large, causing pressure on other organs and oophorectomy. Includes the removal of one or both ovaries, and sometimes possibly heavy bleeding or pelvic pain. ■ Endometriosis. Endometrial the fallopian tubes, along with the utercells sometimes grow outside of the uterus. ■ Radical hysterectomy. Includes us, attach themselves to other organs in the pelvic cavity and bleed each month the removal of the uterus, cervix, the top in accordance with an ovarian cycle. portion of the vagina, most of the tissue This can result in chronic pelvic pain, that surrounds the cervix in the pelvic pain during intercourse and prolonged or cavity and may include the removal of the pelvic lymph nodes. This type is usually heavy bleeding. ■ Endometrial hyperplasia. A done when cancer is present. ■ Supracervical hysterectomy cause of abnormal bleeding, this overthickening of the uterine lining is often (partial or subtotal hysterectomy). due to the presence of continuous estro- Removal of the body of the uterus while gen without progesterone. leaving the cervix intact.

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■ Abdominal hysterectomy. The uterus is removed through the abdomen via a surgical incision about six to eight inches long. This procedure is most commonly used when the ovaries and fallopian tubes are being removed, when the uterus is enlarged or when disease has spread to the pelvic cavity, as in endometriosis or cancer. The main surgical incision can be made either vertically, from the navel down to the pubic bone, or horizontally, along the top of the pubic hairline. ■ Vaginal hysterectomy. The uterus is removed through the vaginal opening. This procedure is most often used in cases of uterine prolapse, or when vaginal repairs are necessary for related conditions. No external incision is made, which means there is no visible scarring. ■ Laparoscope-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH). Vaginal hysterectomy is performed with the aid of a laparoscope, a thin, ﬂexible tube containing a video camera. Thin tubes are inserted through tiny incisions in the abdomen near the navel. The uterus is then removed in sections through the laparoscope tube or through the vagina. The type of hysterectomy performed and the technique used to perform the procedure will be determined by your physician, based upon your particular situation.

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nervous, and I can’t begin to express how wonderful the staff was to me. There is a great family here.” Because hysterectomies can now be completed laparoscopically or vaginally instead of abdominally, the invasiveness, recovery

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time and pain levels are reduced. Griggs spent only one night in the hospital and was back to volunteering at the Information Desk in four weeks. “I immediately noticed that I had more energy,” Griggs said. “My blood count was back to normal and my pain is gone.” While Griggs did have fears about the early menopause that would be caused by the removal of her ovaries, her experience was not like she expected. Her symptoms dissipated in a few months. “Every woman is different, but I thought it would be a downward spiral and it wasn’t. As women we fear the big changes – there are some things our mothers just don’t talk to us about – but it was nothing like I thought it would be,” she said. Though Griggs remains happy with her choice to get a hysterectomy, she encourages all women considering the surgery to take their time. Dr. Myers agrees. “Exhaust all nonsurgical options before moving to a hysterectomy,” he said. “It may be your best answer like it was for Becca, but each patient must have an individualized plan based on her own needs. Any surgery is always considered major, so the beneﬁts and risks should always be talked about and worked through.” After her hysterectomy, Griggs has the energy to do what she loves again: travel, sing and entertain family and friends. She and her husband just returned from a trip to Maui, her favorite destination. “The hysterectomy brought me back to life,” she said.

Volunteer at Parkwest Becca Griggs’ experience with Parkwest began at the Information Desk, where she has volunteered since 2013. She is one of the 146 local individuals who generously share their skills and time with Parkwest through the volunteer program. “Our volunteers are the face of Parkwest,” Becky Boyd, Volunteer Services manager, said. “They’re so valuable to our patients, families and guests, but they also provide an extra hand to our staff and physicians.” Volunteers are expected to commit to one 4-hour shift per week. Their assistance is needed in more than 20 service areas in the hospital, and they are matched based on their skills and preferences. There is no typical Parkwest volunteer. Many men and women are retired, no longer have children at home or are looking for a meaningful extracurricular to add to their lives. Volunteer Services is always looking for enthusiastic applicants to join their team. For more information on volunteering at Parkwest, call Becky Boyd at 865-373-1556 or Charlene Howard, volunteer coordinator, at 865-373-1064. To apply online, complete an application at www.TreatedWell.com/Volunteers.

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HALLOWEEN EVENTS

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■ Community Halloween Party, 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23, Halls/Powell Boys & Girls Club, 1819 Dry Gap Pike. Inflatables, games, prizes, costume contests, food, drinks and much more. Free. All children must be accompanied by an adult. ■ 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. cherokeecaverns.com. ■ Trunk and Treat festival, 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Farragut Presbyterian Church, 209 Jamestown Blvd. Hot-dog dinner and marshmallowroast follows collecting treats.

Knoxville Zoo employees Roz Gorzman and Adam Patterson use the skull of a Siberian tiger to demonstrate the bite of a live predator.

A dragon in the Courtyards Residents at the Courtyards Senior Living can’t always get out to local attractions, so the Knoxville Zoo’s Zoomobile brought the show to them.

■ 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. Application forms: Imagination Forest or Sugarbakers Cake, Candy & Wedding Supplies, 514 Merchants Road. Info: Jennifer Johnsey, 257-2458. ■ Ghost House Hikes at Big Ridge State Park. Cost: $5. Reservations required. Info/ reservations: 992-5523. ■ 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 under age 7. Info: www.cherokeecaverns nightmarehill.com.

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Zoo employees Roz Gorz■ Norwood UMC Pumpkin man and Adam Patterson Patch, 2110 Merchants Drive, recently brought skulls, open through Friday, Oct. 31; tusks and live animals to 3-8 p.m. Monday through Frithe assisted-living facility day, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays, for a special show. Residents 1-6 p.m. Sundays. Pumpkins could touch and examine of all sizes available. Info: skulls, bones and exhibits 687-1620. and meet small zoo animals. ■ Pumpkin Patch, 11 a.m.-7 “Ground-up elephant p.m. Monday through Saturtusk is thought by some day and noon-3 p.m. Sunday, people to contain ingredi- Knoxville Zoo employee Roz Gorzman introduces Owen the Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak ents for love potions,” said Siberian dragon from Australia to residents at The Courtyards. Ridge Highway. Info: 690-1060, Gorzman. “The tusks are Photos by Cindy Taylor www.beaverridgeumc.org. mostly calcium, but if you are taught by your family Living is at 815 E. Inskip to believe they have special believe that, too.” The Courtyards Senior Drive. Info: 688-2666. powers, then you’re going to

HEALTH NOTES

’Tis the season for burn permits

In a galaxy (not so) far, far away Looking for something fun and different to see on Halloween? Stop by 7615 Breckenridge Lane in Carrington Place (off Norris Freeway) until 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31, to see a Star Warsthemed yard complete with music and six live, costumed characters handing out candy. Bring your camera to capture a memory. Photo submitted

The wildfire season for East Tennessee has begun and will continue until May 15. Anyone doing outdoor burning during this time is required by state law to obtain a burn permit free of charge from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Forestry Division. For more info on burning restrictions, debris fire safety or obtaining a free burn permit, call your local state forestry office, listed in your phone book under state government, or visit www.burnsafetn. org.

■ “Frankly Speaking About Breast Reconstruction,” 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, Cancer Support Community, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Jay Lucas, M.D., the Lucas Center for Plastic Surgery, will provide information about breast reconstruction and non-reconstruction options. Light meal will be served. Info: 546-4661. ■ Diabetes Management Series, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 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

■ Oakes Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, 8240 Corryton Road, Thursdays-Sundays through Saturday, Nov. 1. Two mazes, hayrides, pumpkin patch and more. Info: http:// www.oakesfarm.com. ■ Trunk or Treat, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, North Side Y. Free and open to the public. Inflatables, games, food and more. ■ 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: 525-2375 or info@ blountmansion.org. ■ Halloween Indoor Trunk or

Emory Road Charles Blalock and Sons Inc. Expected completion is May 31, 2016. Another project, the Halls Connector, set to be let in federal fiscal year 2016, will enable a safer left-turn from Emory Road (SR 131) to Highway 33. The project will eliminate the grassy median and shift Maynardville Highway eastward from Afton Drive to Andersonville Pike, where a traffic signal will be installed. Knox County Commissioner Dave Wright button-holed officials at the press conference and came away with a promise to let a contract this month for an 18-month project in Gibbs to create turn awareness and research. To register: http://debra.kintera. org/2014knoxville5k. ■ UT Hospice conducts ongoing orientation sessions for

Treat, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, Clapp’s Chapel UMC, 7420 Clapp’s Chapel Road, Corryton. Games, candy and music. Info: 687-4721. ■ 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 Treat Halloween party, 6-7 p.m., Willow Ridge Center, 215 Richardson Way, Maynardville. Open to the community. Info: 992-5816 or www.genesishcc.com. ■ Halloween Alternative, 8-10 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31, World for Christ Church Inc., 4611 Central Avenue Pike. Sponsored by Club Shabach. Candy, urban gospel music, dancing and more. Info: 255-1837.

From page A-1 lanes and install a traffic signal at Emory Road and Tazewell Pike – Harbison’s Crossroads. Wright said a signal will be installed on Emory Road at Fairview and Thompson School roads, but that’s a separate project that is now in “preliminary design.” While the Broadway at I-640 interchange remains a priority, TDOT has settled with property owners on just two of 19 parcels required for the project. Based on two public meetings at Smithwood Baptist Church, the design would eliminate crossover traffic southbound from Broadway and Tazewell Pike attempting to enter westbound 640. adults interested in becoming volunteers with its program. No medical experience required; training provided. Info: Kirby Vineyard, 544-6284.

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For sale by owner: democracy

Knox County Trustee Ed Shouse looks over his staff’s biweekly pay stubs. Photo by Wendy Smith

Shouse pledges ‘no ghosts’ in Trustee’s Office When Knox County’s new trustee, Ed Shouse, meets with his staff, he provides soft drinks with money from his own pocket. Another staff member is kind enough to bring the cookies. He could use county funds to pay for the snacks, but he’s not going to do that, he says. It’s all part of his effort to save the taxpayers money − and earn their trust. Soon after he took office at the beginning of September, he told staff members to do what they were asked during the upcoming trials of former Trustee Mike Lowe and field auditor Ray Mubarek. “We’re going to move forward and learn from it. But it won’t happen again under my watch,” Shouse says. He personally looks over the pays stubs of the office’s 40 full-time and six parttime employees. There will be no ghost employees, he says, and there won’t be any bonuses awarded, which will separate his office from that of his elected predecessor, John Duncan III. Shouse is too busy looking forward to devote much thought to the mistakes of the past. A few short weeks after he took up his post, 200,000 tax bills were sent out. The office has collected more than $1 million in tax revenue virtually every day since then, he says. The majority of the bills are paid at the main office in the City County Building, but five satellite offices throughout the county also accept payments. His background in finance helps him manage the county’s money. Last year, investments brought in $1 million. The results are mostly market-driven, so he can’t promise to do better this year, but he won’t let the county’s money lie idle, he says. Shouse spent 18 years in the banking industry before buying a small railroad. He went on to work for Gulf &

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Ohio Railways for 15 years. During both careers, he worked with a broad spectrum of people, and that experience helps him manage the office’s large staff. Taxpayers get a good benefit from the staff, he says. They know their jobs and perform professionally. But he’ll continue to look at staffing levels, and as people retire or leave, positions may be combined to avoid redundancies, he says. He would even give up his own position if he thought it would save the county money. While he’s grateful to hold the elected office for four years, he’d be in favor of it becoming an appointed office or consolidated with the city, if it saved money. “If the public thinks it would be more efficient, I won’t stand in the way of that.” In the meantime, Shouse has goals to accomplish. By next year, he hopes that tax bills can be paid online with no fee. He’d also like to see better returns on investments. He’s currently devoting time to educating citizens about the state-funded Property Tax Relief Program for the elderly and the disabled. The program also has significant benefits for disabled veterans, and widows and widowers of disabled vets. The state has passed legislation that permits counties to freeze property taxes for seniors, but since he doesn’t think property taxes will rise anytime soon, it will have limited benefit, he says. His highest priority is making sure the office is run professionally. “We know who pays our salaries, and we won’t forget that.”

FOR SALE: An assortment of legislative, executive and judicial offices sure to please the most discriminating taste. Offers from all financially well-qualified buyers considered. The biggest threat to U.S. democracy isn’t Sharia law or a wacko “patriot” band with designs on overthrowing the government. It’s not the lockstep voters spellbound by the likes of Limbaugh, O’Reilly and Hannity, and it isn’t the “socialist” agenda of the Obama administration. More than at any time in U.S. history, mean green is calling the shots, serving up the best government big money can buy. Even local races are hauling in record mounds of cash, as Betty Bean recently reported in the Shopper-News. Haslam family members contributed $15,000 to Tracie Sanger’s school board campaign. Sanger is a likely swing vote on a multiple personality board, pro-teacher and pro-McIntyre. Sanger’s election

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wouldn’t topple representative government, and there’s nothing illegal about the Haslam family’s generosity. But it exemplifies the new normal: government of the dollar, by the dollar and for the dollar. Like most roads to perdition, the one that brought us here was paved with good intentions. The Watergate scandal shook the nation. When it was revealed that the Committee to Re-Elect the President, “CREEP,” was a super-sized slush fund that paid out thousands in legal fees to defend the Watergate burglars, much pious handwringing ensued. In 1974, the Federal Election Commission was established to enforce the provisions of the Federal Election

Campaign Act of 1971. Individual contributions to a campaign were capped at $1,000, and contributions over $100 had to be disclosed. But federal law placed no restriction on contributions to party committees from individuals and corporations. By the mid-1990s, both major parties were swimming in “soft money,” unregulated and unrestricted. Following several failed attempts to plug that loophole, Congress passed the reform act known as McCain-Feingold in 2002. McCain-Feingold closed the door on large contributions by well-heeled individuals and corporations to national party committees, but it opened another. Big money abhors a vacuum, and it began flowing to outside organizations, often tied to a single issue. The best known is probably the NRA (National Rifle Association). Some in Congress recognized the danger of these groups, but laws intended to

restrict their influence did little but lead to several Supreme Court challenges. Arguably the most overarching (and overreaching) Supreme Court decision came in 2010 with the Citizens United case. When the high court ruled that prohibiting political contributions by corporations and unions other than those made directly to candidates and political parties violated their First Amendment guarantee of free speech, the dam burst. The Super PAC was born, and as of Oct. 15, 2014, these organizations have raised nearly $380 million, according to the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics. Conservatives generally applauded the Citizens United ruling, although one prominent Republican said of campaign finance years ago, “I see no reason for labor unions – or corporations – to participate in politics.” The speaker was none other than the father of modern conservatism, Barry Goldwater.

Steve Hall loses with $42k surplus Early voting is underway, and political observers are surprised that state Rep. Steve Hall has $42,000 left over from his narrow loss to Martin Daniel in the August GOP primary. Had he spent a couple of thousand more dollars he might have gotten another 160 votes and won.

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What can a defeated legislator do with leftover campaign funds? He cannot convert it to personal use but is otherwise fairly free to spend it or give it away as he wishes. Hall could use it in 2016 if he sought his old job again. It’s unclear whether he can use it for a City Council race when Brenda Palmer’s term ends. He can give it to charity. He can just sit on it and decide later. Hall remains on the state payroll after his term expires on Nov. 4 as he qualifies for a lifetime monthly pension of $300, having served four years and reaching age 55. He will also qualify for a Knoxville pension when he reaches age 62, roughly $2,940 a year with a 3 percent annual escalator based on eight years on City Council. ■ State Sen. Stacey Campfield will also be-

come eligible for a state pension in nine years when he reaches age 55. Based on 10 years of service he could receive $750 a month before taxes or $9,000 a year. Hall now blames the Campfield landslide defeat to Rick Briggs for his loss and says he has not closed the door on a future campaign. Hall endorsed Campfield. ■ Ivan Harmon might seek the Palmer seat again, which would make an interesting race between Hall and Harmon. Harmon is also looking at the mayor’s race in 11 months. ■ GOP candidate Eddie Smith seems happy not to debate Gloria Johnson, which is really surprising for a challenger unless he feels his election is a foregone conclusion. Smith actually makes a good impression on TV and in public speaking as does Johnson. The district loses when the nominees do not appear before different audiences. Meanwhile, Johnson is being blasted by negative mailers from The Tennessee Federation for Children PAC on issues unrelated to children. These may backfire and end up helping Johnson as they appear over the top in several cases. Smith has active GOP support including U.S. Rep. Jimmy Duncan, Sen. Lamar Alexander and Gov. Bill Haslam. Expect Mayor Rogero to become involved for Johnson. ■ Brenda Palmer, a member of City Council, is

recovering well from her surgery to install a pacemaker. Best wishes to her. ■ The closure of Metro Pulse is a loss to the community and will result in less serious news coverage and inquiries behind the scenes. Hopefully, a new alternative paper will emerge similar to the Nashville Scene. Media competition is good for the whole community. Joe Sullivan played a leading role in keeping it alive and active two decades ago. ■ MPC: The new law letting the city or county mayors name the director of MPC is incredibly vague to the point of total fog. The law says the city or county mayor may name the new director, but which one is it? What if each named someone different? The law does not answer it. It is sloppy draftsmanship. The law for which no one claims authorship is silent on who sets the salary. Who

can terminate the director for poor performance? What if the two mayors cannot agree on a choice? The committee that the mayors appear to be naming can only be advisory to them. Mayors cannot delegate their power to hire the director to a committee. Mark Donaldson is departing Jan. 4, but it is now clear a new director will not be hired by then since the joint mayoral committee has not been appointed to plan the search process. The city lobbyist was asleep when this new law was enacted. Even Steve Wise, the longtime MPC attorney, did not know about the law. No one at MPC knew about it. Now that they know about it, they cannot explain it. ■ This writer arrives in Kiev, Ukraine, tomorrow (Oct. 23) for five days to observe their parliamentary election. I did early voting at the Love Kitchen.

GOV NOTES ■ 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. ■ 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. ■ Early voting for the Nov. 4 election runs through Thursday, Oct. 30, at 10 area locations. Hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays. Locations are: City County Building (opens weekdays at noon), Halls Rec Center, Carter Library, Downtown West, Farragut Town Hall, Love Kitchen, Merchants Drive (near Outback), Karns (next to Archer’s BBQ), South (next to Rush Fitness) and New Harvest Park.

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Dollars and data: campaign 101 Early voting is underway, and the campaigns that most effectively use money and voter data may be best positioned to win. As you may remember, when you registered to vote, you provided your name, address and telephone number to the election commission. What you may not know is that after each election, the election commission keeps a record of whether or not you voted and, if applicable, whether you voted in a Republican or Democratic primary. All this information is public record and available free of charge at the election commission office. This kind of voter data is incredibly valuable for wellrun campaigns. Candidates use it to focus on folks who vote most frequently, and thus are most likely to show up at the polls. (In a similar way, a City Council candidate may decline to spend time or mon-

ey contacting a voter who votes only in presidential elections.) Ever wonder why you get all that campaign mail? Or how campaign workers (who always seem to call at dinnertime) know your home telephone number? They likely got that information from voter registration data. In a local school board race such as the current hotly contested battle for second district, campaigns have most likely targeted about 8,000 households for direct mail, phone calls and door-to-door visits. This is two to three times as many voters as a typical school board election because this special election is being held during a November election cycle, not in May or August. Reaching more prospective voters costs more money – especially for a firsttime candidate with low name recognition. And one first-time candi-

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date is raising a lot of money. It’s been widely reported that second district candidate Tracie Sanger raised $43,045 during the last reporting period. Sanger has faced criticism because some of that money came from high-profile donors (i.e. the Haslam family) who live outside the district. From the coverage, you’d think no candidate has ever raised this much money in a district race or has ever accepted campaign donations from outside the district. It’s more common than you might think. Just four years ago, former seventh district County Commissioner R. Larry Smith reported raising $43,802.35 in one report-

ing period. (Note: $5,645.35 of this total was transferred from an earlier 2006 campaign account. You can view Smith’s complete Feb. 2, 2010, disclosure at knoxvotes.org.) As Smith’s disclosure shows, quite a few donations came from outside the district – just like Tracie Sanger’s. Not surprisingly, strong fundraising correlates with a strong campaign. In 2010, R. Larry Smith prevailed against two other opponents. Of course, we won’t know until election night if Tracie Sanger’s fundraising will be enough to win. She’s facing strong opposition from neighborhood activist Jamie Rowe and retired educator Charlotte Dorsey. Early voting is underway. If you live in the second district, the outcome may be up to you. Scott Frith is a local attorney. You can reach him at scott@pleadthefrith.com.

government The case for Gloria Johnson Gloria Johnson is fighting for her life. Make no mistake. State Rep. Johnson won election two years ago by some 200 votes against a good candidate, Gary Loe, who was painted as GOPlite by some party activists. That’s not the case this year, as the more conservative Eddie Smith squeaked by Jason Emert in the August Republican Primary. It’s hard to carve two predominately Democratic districts in heavily Republican Knox County. And veteran state Rep. Joe Armstrong got first dibs on the Ds. District 13 extends from Sequoyah Hills to Fourth and Gill; from South Knoxville to Old North. Demographically, the district resembles my cat Marbles.

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Johnson stands tall for teachers, kids and blue-collar families. Hers is a voice for women in a testosteroneladen General Assembly. Would I want 100 Gloria Johnsons in the Legislature? No, because we differ on economic and role-ofgovernment issues. But on education and social issues, I find solidarity with her. Gloria Johnson articulately speaks for the underrepresented, while her opponent is just one more vote for the GOP super-majority.

Why government fails to protect health and safety I am Joseph Carson, PE. I have lived in East Tennessee for almost a quartercentury, raising my family, while running the gauntlet as a licensed professional engineer (PE) employed by the Department of Energy, in positions with significant responsibilities for public and worker health and safety, including nuclear safety and security. So what to you, my neighbor in East Tennessee? Well, I’m named for a New York City fireman, my grandfather, and grew up in Brooklyn. I watched the erection of the World Trade Center when walking to the

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subway to go to high school. My lasting reaction to 9/11 is relief – at least it was not nuclear – knowing firsthand as I do the deeply entrenched culture of reprisal and corruption in DOE, custodian of America’s nuclear stockpile and the lead federal agency for securing nuclear weapons materials around the world. After 9/11, I determined

to find out why DOE could repeatedly, with impunity, break the law to punish me (and intimidate co-workers into silence) for my doing my duty to protect your health and safety. Now I know why, and I fear for America and civilization’s future if my concerns continue to be stonewalled by President Obama and DOE Secretary Ernest Moniz. Simply put, our federal government is too often failing in its duty to protect the health, safety, security and welfare of America. Why? Because the system to regulate the management

culture in federal agencies is broken. Why? Because of decadeslong, compounded, continuing law-breaking in two tiny, obscure federal agencies, Office of Special Counsel and Merit Systems Protection Board. Why? Because despite their size and obscurity, they have essential responsibilities for regulating the management culture in every federal agency, including government corporations such as the TVA. I contend the results include 9/11, going to war in Iraq for false reasons, space shuttles falling out of the

sky, economic meltdown, levee failures in New Orleans, Benghazi, IRS abuses, DOE sick workers, seemingly endless VA health-care scandals, 2008 TVA fly ash spill, 2010 Gulf oil spill, GM ignition switches, endless Medicare fraud, etc. I say this publicly, consistent with my understanding of my positive legal duties as a PE licensed in Tennessee, regardless of possible risk to my PE license, federal job and pension. What can you do to help protect yourself, by helping federal employees protect you? U.S. Rep. John Duncan

for allowing us to serve you for the past 50 years!

Jr. has been following my situation for two decades. He has said if more of his constituents contacted him about my concerns, it would give him more reason and ability to push for their resolution. I hope he will call upon President Obama to comply with his duty to federal agency employees by directing a review of my concerns by the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice. Your contacting Rep. Duncan’s office and asking him to do so could make the difference for our common future in East Tennessee.

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Margaret Schantz, left, is a preschool founder. When the preschool opened, Schantz was a veteran of seven yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; teaching in Barbara â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bobbieâ&#x20AC;? Boringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private kindergarten, which was located on the current site of the Fountain City branch library. With Margaret are Nancy Hazelwood and her husband, David, assistant minister of education. Both remember the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education building going up in 1965.

Laura Jaco, Kim Spencer, preschool director Susan Todd, Rebecca Ankeny and Becky Renfro were among organizers of the 50th anniversary party for the Fountain City UMC preschool. Photos by Emily Shane

FAITH NOTES 687-7763, or the church office, 564-9129.

Community services â&#x2013; Cross Roads Presbyterian, 4329 E. Emory Road, hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry 6-8 p.m. each second Tuesday and 9-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday.

Becky Swanger smiles as she cuddles her children Adah, 4, and Samuel, 6. Swanger is the daughter of current FCUMC preschool director Susan Todd.

One big family By Carol Shane This time of year, families are looking forward to multigenerational celebrations and get-togethers. Recently, on a picturepostcard October afternoon, Fountain City United Methodist Church was bursting with a very special one â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the 50th anniversary of the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preschool. Generations of students and teachers got together to share stories and memories of the highly respected educational program.

The preschool began in 1964. Margaret Schantz, one of the founding teachers, said there were no public kindergartens at the time, an observation that was echoed by assistant minister of education David Hazlewood. The churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and is a child-centered, curriculumbased program. It has been overseen for the past 30 years by Susan Todd.

â&#x2013; Glenwood Baptist Church, 7212 Central Avenue Pike, is accepting appointments for the John 5 Food Pantry. Info: 9382611. Your call will be returned. â&#x2013; Faith UMC, 1120 Dry Gap Pike, will host The Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Kloset 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5. Each child may receive five outfits, one pair of shoes, one coat, one toboggan and one pair of gloves. All items are free. Participants are eligible to receive assistance every three months. Info/emergency assistance: 688-1000. â&#x2013; Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, will host a Fall Food Giveaway along with Second Harvest Food Bank, 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, in the Family Life Center. Open to anyone in the community needing food. Info: 690-1060 or www. beaverridgeumc.org.

Vendors needed â&#x2013; West Emory Baptist Church is seeking vendors for a Benefit Fall Craft Fair to be held Saturday, Oct. 25, at Heiskell UMC, 9420 Heiskell Road. Tables: $25. Info: Jaclyn McDonald, 210-3661 or mcdonaldpow7@yahoo.com. â&#x2013; Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, is seeking local crafters for its Fall Craft Fair, Saturday, Nov. 15. Spaces: $30. Info/applications: office, 690-1060; Bonnie, 693-9664; www. beaverridgeumc.org. â&#x2013; Cumberland Baptist Church, 5600 Western Ave., is seeking crafts vendors for a craft fair to be held Saturday, Nov. 1. Deadline to register is Friday, Oct. 24. Info/to register: David Burnett,

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â&#x2013; Highland Baptist Church, 6014 Babelay Road, is seeking vendors for its Christmas Bazaar to be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8. Each spot is $25 total for both days. To reserve a spot: Shirley Mason, 216-2974.

Classes/meetings â&#x2013; 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. â&#x2013; First Comforter Church Fellowship Hall, 5516 Old Tazewell Pike, hosts MAPS (Mothers At Prayer Service) noon each Friday. Info: Edna Hensley, 771-7788.

Special services â&#x2013; St. Paul UMC, 4014 Garden Drive, will host â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Autumn Amenâ&#x20AC;? camp meeting 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. Storytelling by Diane Hackworth, special music by choir quartets and solos, and special piano solos by Peggy Hinkle. Info: 687-2952.

Family programs â&#x2013; Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, hosts Wednesday Night Dinners each week. Dinner and dessert, 5:45 p.m.: $7 for adults and children ages 6 and up; $3 for ages 5 and under; $20 maximum for a family. Classes, study groups and activities, 6:30. Dinner reservations and payment deadline: noon Monday. Info/reservations: 690-1060, www.beaverridgeumc.org.

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Christ UMC to host fall bazaar Christ United Methodist will host the 22nd annual Fall Bazaar, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at the church. Pictured are the “Bazaar Babes” who have been working on a variety of handcrafted items for the sale: (front) Dory Norris, Dot Lucas, Lou Watson, Norma Richardson; (back) Frances Ryan, Jewell Stivers, Nancy Dayton, Susan Kelley, Carolyn Camp, Judy Guinn and Mary Baker. The church is located at 7535 Maynardville Pike. Photo by R. White

God, the show-off Say what you mean For you shall go out in joy, and be led back in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall burst into song, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. (Isaiah 55: 12 NRSV)

My husband and I recently drove to New England to see the colors and soak up some history. We had a narrow window of opportunity because of responsibilities at home, so we tried to make every day count. First we went to Gettysburg, walking over those hallowed hills. I remembered vividly the Halloween night so many years ago, when I lived at Gettysburg. That night I saw the only ghost I have ever seen. Driving under a full moon, toward Chambersburg, through the battleﬁeld, I was quoting Alfred Noyes’ “The Highwayman”: “The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed among cloudy seas … When a highwayman came riding …” Suddenly, to the right, there was a horseman, coming toward us at an angle, up the path toward the road. He was – I promise you! – wearing a Confederate uniform.

The story is told of a daughter who was trying to make arrangements for her father’s h funeral. She met with the singers and told d them that her daddyy always wanted “Jinglee Bells” sung at his funerral. The singers, slightly taken aback by such a strange request, asked her if she was sure. She replied, “Yes, I’m sure. Daddy always loved that song and sang it all the time.” So the next day at the old man’s funeral, the singers sang “Jingle Bells.” As the funeral came to a close, the daughter, wasting no time, headed straight for the singers and angrily said, “Not ‘Jingle Bells’! I meant ‘When They Ring Those Golden Bells!’ ” Well, friends, don’t

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We were past him and gone in less time than it takes to tell it. To this day, I can’t explain that experience. From Pennsylvania, Lewis and I headed on to New England where the sky was so blue it hurt my eyes, and the trees … ! The colors were absolutely riotous: golds and oranges and reds and a pink the color of a prom dress. Standing as foil to that rainbow were the deep green ﬁrs and pines. Off to the right was the gurgling, laughing White River. As I breathed in the beauty, I whispered an impertinent prayer: “Lord, you are just showing off!”

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■ Northwest Democratic Club meets 6 p.m., Austin’s Steak & Homestyle Buffet, 900 Merchant Drive. Info: Nancy Stinnette, 688-2160, or Peggy Emmett, 687-2161. ■ Powell Lions Club meets 7 p.m. each first Thursday, Lions Club Building, 7145 Old Clinton Pike. Info: tnpowelllions@ gmail.com.

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Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine. Scoliosis affects boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 18. It is more common

with girls. There are several causes of scoliosis, the two most common are congenital and habitual. Congenital scoliosis occurs when someone is born with a lateral curvature of the spine. Habitual causes are environmental or situational depending on the habits of the individual. Carrying backpacks improperly can contribute to a spinal distortion. Poor sitting habits and practicing poor

Bushels of fun at the apple festival

Steve Higginbotham things like that happen to us all the time? Someone will say one thing but mean another and expect us to know the difference! There’s no way to satisfy a person like that. But the good news is that God says what he means and means what he says. He is faithful (1 Thessalonians 5:24), and his precepts are sure (Psalm 111:7). In other words, you’ll never hear God tell you, “Well, that’s what I said, but that’s not what I meant.” Take comfort! God always means just what he says.

By Ruth White Stepping onto the grounds at the Washington Presbyterian Church Apple Festival is almost like stepping back in time. Tents set up in a huge grassy lot are filled with all things apple. Music from a live band fills the air as does the smell of barbecue ribs and the scents of fall, thanks in part to the large bonfire that breaks the chill for guests. In addition to apple butter, fried apple pies and fresh apple cider, the festival also features stone-ground cornmeal for sale, a craft market, children’s activities and a delicious barbecue dinner. Ray Paden, one of the five festival founders, was

serving samples of freshly squeezed apple cider and chatting with friends, old and new. Thirty-six years ago, Paden helped organize the festival to beneﬁt a group home in the area. Now the festival raises money to support mission projects, including Morgan-Scott Project, Wesley House, Corryton Food Pantry, Wallace Mobile Medical and Local Presbyterian Aid. Washington Presbyterian Church is at 7405 Washington Pike in Corryton. Sunday activities begin at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday School, followed by the worship service at 10:45 a.m. Info: 688-7755.

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■ Knox North Lions Club meets 1 p.m. each first and third Wednesday, Puleo’s Grille, 110 Cedar Lane. Info: https://www.facebook.com/ knoxnorthlions/.

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Peggy Shipe sells fresh apple butter at the Apple Festival at Washington Presbyterian Church. Photo by R. White

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Here come the Growlers This week we’re starting a newspaper.

going to reach these kids with that attitude. We’re going to have fun, fun, fun – and the loudest laughs will be mine. ■

Sandra Clark

On Wednesday, my Army-style volunteers Carol Springer and Ruth White and I are heading to Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy, where principal Susan Espiritu and an energized staff are creating a community school. Our newspaper club is one of 15 that meet weekly after school to engage small groups. We’ll find out today if our student journalists volunteered Army-style, too. It won’t matter. As long as people have stories to tell and opinions to share, there will be newspapers. Our graphics folks created five choices for the name (my favorite is SMG Growlers), and the kids will vote. We will invite guests from the neighborhood to be interviewed. Kids will take pictures, ask questions and write, write, write. We’ll publish weekly online and via computer printer. And the best stuff I’ll share here. Writers must believe that others care what we think. Whether we transmit by type, byte or smoke signals, self-confidence (ego) is the root of publishing. And I’m

Education: ‘50 myths and lies’

David Berliner is coming to town for a free lecture at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at The Foundry at World’s Fair Park. A reception will precede the talk. Berliner’s latest book is “50 Myths & Lies That Threaten America’s Public Schools: The Real Crisis in Education.” It’s a provocative book and I’m expecting a challenging talk, thanks to the Billie Grace Goodrich family, which sponsors the annual lecture. “Myths are beliefs in things that may or may not be true but that fill the void left by ignorance,” he writes. How’s that for a grabber? Berliner’s book tackles such myths as school uniforms improve performance; homework boosts achievement; and zerotolerance policies are making schools safe. And my personal favorite: IQ tests predict success in life (so therefore group ’em early). My best wish for this lecture is a front row occupied by Jim McIntyre and Tim Burchett, with the Chamber’s Mike Edwards in the middle. Y’all come! Sandra Clark is editor/publisher of Shopper-News. Reach her at 865-6618777 or sclark426@aol.com.

Top coupon book sellers at Adrian Burnett Elementary earned a limo ride to Aubrey’s restaurant. Winners include: (front) James Bellamy, Jarrell Chandler, top seller Malyiah Smith, Jabin Terry, Luke Hardin; (back) Addyson Lamance and principal Angie Harrod.

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Knox County coupon book sales have come and gone and winners were recently announced at schools across the county. Top sellers earned opportunities to pour ice cold water on teachers, slime principals and even enjoy a limousine ride to a nice restaurant in recognition of their hard work. Area top winners include: Malyiah Smith, Adrian Burnett Elementary; Bryce Olinger, Brickey-McCloud Elementary; Brayden Clapp, Corryton Elementary; Rylee Renfroe, Copper Ridge Elementary; Ty Matherly, Fountain City Elementary; Benjamin Harris, Gibbs Elementary; Caden Le, Halls Elementary; Addison Brewer, Shannondale Elemen- Winners at Sterchi Elementary include Josiah Carmichael, Lautary and Lauren Cox, Sterchi Elementary. ren Cox and Luke Simpson. Not pictured is Morgan Guignard.

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grown in Vero Beach, Fla. The citrus will be picked fresh off the tree and delivered the next day to the school in December. Anyone interested in ordering should call Central High School, 689-1400, and leave a message for a band student to call you back for your order. You will receive a call when the order has been delivered. Fruit available are navel oranges, grapefruit, tangelos and mixed assortment. Fruit will be sold through Nov. 6, and no late orders will be taken. Jake Henry on the move to prevent big play for Oak Ridge’s offense.

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Humana recognizes community spirit

Central High senior cheerleader Sarah Shirley and Halls High senior football player Grant Wilds were recognized recently by Humana for community Sarah Shirley spirit during each of their school’s Thursday Night Rivalry

football game. Chosen for their involvement in comm u n i t y service, volunteer and church work, all winners are entered in a pool for scholarship money to Grant Wilds be drawn at the end of the season.

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Powell’s student section waves banner to show support for their Panthers.

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Austin-East at Loudon Bearden vs. Maryville Carter vs. Grainger County Central at Oak Ridge Christian Academy of Knoxville at Livingston Academy Farragut at William Blount Fulton vs. Christian County, Ky. Gibbs vs. Powell Grace Christian Academy: Open Halls vs. Anderson County Hardin Valley Academy vs. Lenoir City Karns vs. Campbell County Knoxville Catholic vs Webb (Thursday night) South-Doyle vs Morristown East West vs. Heritage

Powell’s defense recovers a fumble, but still lose 66-0.

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Lane Kiffin returns as guest Twice I have written “The end” columns about Lane Kiffin. Maybe this is it. Please do not heckle, hassle or otherwise annoy Lane on Saturday. Trying to satisfy Nick Saban is a very stressful job. The roar of 100,000 just breathing will be enough to ramp up the difficulty. One segment of Tennessee’s team might be a problem. No piling on. Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin returns as a guest. He has been recycled. For a time, he was supposedly one of us. I seem to recall the multitude cheering when Mike Hamilton, after an intensive, nationwide search (of agent Jim Sexton’s files), selected

There may have been yellow caution lights – thin resume, more hat than cattle, probation clouds over Marvin Southern Cal – but nobody West noticed. Kiffin was a famous name and, for a mere $2 million more, the famous father was coming along to Kiffin to coach the Volun- teach the Tampa 2 defense and smother wildcat formateers. Old NFL warhorse Al tions. It was an exciting time. Davis said some very ugly At young Kiffin’s introthings about young Lane, his former employee. Flat- ductory press conference, out liar was the punch line. he said he was looking forThe warning fell on deaf ward to “singing Rocky Top ears. Lane and lovely Layla all night long” after the Volwere our version of the Ken- unteers whipped up on Flornedys and their neighbor- ida. Media types chuckled. Next, he hired Ed Orghood way out west on the water would probably be- eron to rip open his shirt, pound his chest and genercome Camelot.

ally stir the pot. I thought it was such a nice touch that Lane and Layla named their new son Knox. The next few days were a bit more complicated. Kiffin accused Florida coach Urban Meyer, a saint in Southeastern Conference eyes, of committing an NCAA violation. How dare he call prep prize Nu’Keese Richardson while the prospect was visiting the Vols. Oh my, that one backfired. Meyer was exonerated and Kiffin was charged with a secondary crime for mentioning Richardson by name. The coach also received a reprimand from SEC commissioner Mike Slive for hoof-in-mouth disease. Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley was so angry, there was a hint of bodily harm – or legal action.

There was a minor dustup with Saban about Memphis recruiting. The “you’ll be pumping gas if you go to South Carolina” quote bestowed on Alshon Jeffery riled Steve Spurrier. Naughty, naughty, we don’t talk that way in the SEC. But you might get away with mentioning food stamps. We’ll never forget the Orange Pride episode, friendly female students from the University of Tennessee visiting high school games to tell football youth why they should become Volunteers for life. The New York Times made it worse than it was. Assistant coach David Reeves, Lane’s brother in law, took the fall. If you don’t look too closely at talent evaluation, ethics, principles and the

2009 Mississippi game, the Kiffin year wasn’t too bad. It was better than some that followed. That a few of Lane’s signees bombed out and one or two went to jail was unfortunate. It happens in the best of families. Kiffin’s hasty departure was awkward. Depending on your point of view, going was good or bad. Nothing terrible came of his time here. He returns as a visitor, programmed to appear low key. The moral of this essay is us, Tennessee civility, no more vulgar chants, not even crudeness or rudeness. Think of the good things Lane Kiffin did the last time around. Keep thinking. There must be some. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

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Oh, the horror! Scary fest is upon us Whether you like your horror films to be giggly or gory, the Knoxville Horror Fest 666 will meet your desires. The sixth annual festival takes place Friday through Sunday at Regal’s Downtown West Cinema 8 in West Knoxville and at Scruffy City Hall on Market Square.

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Tennessee’s only horror film festival, the Knoxville Horror Fest makes it a point to bring in films that otherwise would be hard to catch on the big screen, festival director William Mahaffey says. “You won’t be able to see these films anywhere else,” says Mahaffey. Some will be available through on-demand platforms and possibly DVD, but there’s nothing like watching horror films at a theater, with an audience. “That’s what makes the film festival a particularly fun experience,” he says. One of the highlights will be closing night’s “Housebound,” a New Zealand horror comedy that premiered at the South by Southwest Festival and has earned raves at every festival it’s played. “It may be one of the best ones that we have,” says Mahaffey, who notes that it received an endorsement from director Peter Jackson. He’s personally looking forward to watching the short-film collection “ABCs of Death 2” with a crowd. “I liked the first one, but it was mixed. Some of them were grim and messed up. This one is really, really fun.

Astron 6’s horror comedy “The Editor” pays homage to the Giallo Italian crime films.

It’s two hours long, but it didn’t seem that long. The shorts were fun, crazy and out there. It’s the perfect movie to watch with an audience.” Lloyd Kaufman of Troma Films served as guest judge but will be unable to attend in person. Passes for the entire weekend ($60) or for daily screenings (varies) are

available online. Purchase passes or check out the schedule at knoxvillehorrorfilmfest.com. Individual tickets will be sold prior to showtime Friday and Saturday at Downtown West and Sunday at Scruffy City Hall. The Grindhouse GrindOut, a competition of trailers for real and imaginary horror films, will be on Saturday night.

NEW IN THEATERS Horror films always get a big push this time of year, but there are some exceptions. Here’s a look at movies scheduled to open in Knoxville this weekend: ■ “John Wick” – Keanu Reeves plays a hitman who comes out of retirement to get vengeance from the gangsters who took everything from him. The cast includes Willem Dafoe, Dean Winters, Bridget Moynahan, John Leguizamo, Ian McShane and Lance Reddick. ■ “Ouija” – A group of friends brings something dangerous over from “the other side” when they mess with a Ouija board. Olivia Cooke of TV’s “Bates Motel” stars. ■ “St. Vincent” – A single mom (Melissa McCarthy) reluctantly leaves her son in the care of a cantankerous neighbor (Bill Murray) with a fondness for alcohol, gambling and strip clubs. Naomi Watts also stars. ■ “23 Blast” – A high-school football star stricken with irreversible blindness opts to pursue the unobtainable. Actor Dylan Baker (“Spider-Man” 2 & 3) makes his directing debut and co-stars in this film starring Mark Hapka, Bram Hoover, Stephen Lang and Kim Zimmer.

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Have cello, Cellist Cecilia Miller stops between lessons at the Community School of the Arts to talk about her upcoming California tour. “I was just invited to go on tour with a band called Lucette. We’re mostly playing on the West Coast and opening for Mason Jennings and Sturgill Simpson,” she says. “I’m excited to travel and play!” Jennings is well known for his catchy, tuneful popfolk. Simpson leans more toward country. He performed his song “Living the Dream” on TBS’s “Conan” in mid-September. Both styles – and a panoply of others – are just fine with Miller, whose own musical tastes are eclectic. The slender, long-haired cellist with the gentle smile is easily recognizable to local music fans. She’s been appearing with the Lonetones, the popular “mountain indie pop” Knoxville duo, for the past two years and recently played at the Bijou with Trampled by Turtles, who have appeared on the “Late Show with David Letterman” and who maintained a position in the Top

Knoxville cellist Cecilia Miller is looking forward to touring soon with some big names in the alt-folk-country world. Photo by

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

FRIDAY 10 on the Billboard bluegrass charts for 52 straight weeks. She’s also played with the Apocalypso Quartet and the alt-metal band 10 Years. “I started (music) in fifth grade,” Miller says. But the young string student soon discovered that she enjoyed playing many kinds of music. “In high school I began playing with bands just for fun. Later I began playing with Maggie Longmire. That experience helped me realize how much I loved improvising with different musicians.” She comes by her vocation honestly. Her mom, Stacy Nickell Miller, is a KSO cellist, and her dad, Clark, is an award-winning guitar/fiddle/banjo player versed in the old Appalachian style. Her uncle, Andrew Wentzel, is a professor

■ Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 992-8038. ■ Classy Country Autumn Gala hosted by the Halls Crossroads Women’s League, 6 p.m., The Foundry, 747 World’s Fair Park. Features dinner, a silent auction, live auction, music by the John Overton Classy Country Band and line dancing. Tickets: $75. Info/tickets: 679-0184. ■ “Out of the Frying Pan,” 7:30 p.m., Gallery Downstairs at the Emporium, 100 South Gay St. An evening storytelling by Mark Lamb and music by Nancy Brennan-Strange. Tickets: $10. Limited seating; reservations advised: S7reservations@gmail. com. Info: http://www.marklambdance.org/storytelling/. ■ Sandra McCracken in concert, 7 p.m., King University’s Knoxville campus, located at The Village at Hardin Valley, 10950 Spring Bluff Way. Free and open to the public. Info: Dale Brown, 423-652-4156, or www.buechnerinstitute.org. ■ Alive After Five concert: Jenna & Her Cool Friends, 6-8:30 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 Worlds Fair Park Drive. Tickets: $10; $5 for members/students. Info: 934-2039.

of voice at the UT Music Department, and both Wentzel and his wife, mezzo-soprano Karen Nickell (Stacy’s sister), are well-known singers on local and worldwide operatic and concert stages. At the rate she’s going, Cecilia Miller’s own underthe-radar status looks likely

to change. This summer she played with the Lonetones at the Bristol Rhythm and Roots Festival, and now she’s getting ready to head for California and the tour, starting in early November. “I just have to find a way to transport my cello. That should be interesting.”

Lakeside Tavern’s wedge salad I wasn’t a big fan of the wedge salad when it first hit restaurants several years ago. I mean, your prep chef doesn’t come in one morning, so you quarter a head of lettuce, drizzle it with dressing and call it “trendy”?

Cucina teaches the basics. Call for reservations: 922-9916. ■ K-Town Vegans Five-Year Anniversary Potluck Celebration – 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Best Western Cedar Bluff Inn, 420 N. Peters Road; free. Bring a vegan dish to pass and your own place setting. Drinks will be supplied.

SATURDAY ■ 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. ■ Holiday craft and bake sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Courtyards, off Joe Hinton Road. Hosted by the Newcomers Club of Knoxville. Info: 985-0521.

SUNDAY ■ Prohibition-Era Houses Home Tour, 1-5 p.m., Historic Parkridge Neighborhood. Tickets: $10, children under 12 are free. Tickets: www.parkridgecommunity.wordpress.com. Info: historicparkridge@gmail.com or 247-6910. ■ Fall festival, 5-7 p.m., Salem Baptist Church, 8201 Hill Road. Free. Games, hayrides, food, classic cars and more. Info: 9223490 or www.salembaptisthalls.org. ■ Furry Fall Festival, noon-3 p.m., Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division St. Booths and activities for pets and their families. Info: 215-6599 or www.young-williams.org.

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A little research shows that the classic wedge salad dates back to the early 1900s and was often called “hearts of lettuce” salad. It was said to be popular with men, who liked to pour creamy dressing on it. Most restaurants today have enhanced the lettuceand-dressing wedge with all kinds of good toppings, which is why I am now a fan. One of my favorites is the Lakeside Tavern Wedge. Homemade bleu cheese dressing, Roma tomatoes, Applewood bacon, bleu cheese crumbles and those scrumptious caramelized pecan halves take it off anyone’s diet menu, but it’s worth the deviation.

Lakeside Tavern Wedge Salad The salad is drizzled with balsamic reduction, making it irresistible. You can top it with shrimp if you want, but believe me, it’s a meal without the $6 addition. Lakeside Tavern: 10911 Concord Park Drive (off Northshore); 671-2980.

Upcoming at area restaurants: ■ KSO Q Series at The Square Room: Woodwind Quintet – noon, Wednesday, Oct. 22, at The Square Room, Market Square; $20 at the door. Boxed lunch and performance by Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Woodwind Quintet. 291-3310

■ Vellum Wine Craft Dinner – 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, at Lakeside Tavern with Corks Wine and Spirits and Eagle Distributing; $55. Wine dinner with paired menu. 671-2980. ■ Wine Dinner featuring Levendi Napa Valley Wines – 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Seasons Café, 11605 Parkside Drive; $65. Fine wines and paired menu. ■ Po’ Boys and Poets – 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Big Fatty’s, 5005 Kingston Pike. Live DJ music, spoken-word poetry, full menu. Performers are Shekita Arnold and Saniyah X.

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Chattanooga’s outdoor success story that came Outdoor Chattanooga. That actually became a division of their parks department, and it really set a course for the city, I think. “It caused them to move ahead with embracing the outdoor assets – ahead of us.” In the past few years, two outdoor magazines have named Chattanooga the country’s top outdoor city. “Economically, it works,” Evans says of promoting outdoor activities and culture. “This year they transformed one of their downtown blocks into an outdoor climbing wall.” She says Corker’s appearance will not be about politics. “It’s about him being able to speak to what it means to take advantage of what you

By Betsy Pickle The annual Legacy Parks Foundation Luncheon celebrates successes and looks to the future of the outdoors in Knoxville. This year’s fundraising event features a speaker with similar experience in a different Tennessee city. U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, who served as Chattanooga’s mayor 2001-2005, will speak at the luncheon, set for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, on the Urban Wilderness’s site donated by the Wood family in 2013. “Outdoor Chattanooga was his initiative,” says Carol Evans, executive director of Legacy Parks Foundation. “He commissioned a study for Chattanooga on what they should be, and out of

have.” The luncheon, which is expected to draw around 800 attendees, is being held at the Wood site off Taylor Road “to call attention to what we hope will emerge out of that property and out of the end of the James White Parkway,” Evans says. “The big vision would be that the end of the James White Parkway is not an end; it’s a beginning and an entry into the Urban Wilderness and a beautiful gateway into South Knoxville. … There are 11 acres at the end of the parkway that TDOT owns and has indicated they would like for the city to have. Hopefully that can be land that we end up connecting to the Wood property.” The land is adjacent to

A peak on the Wood property in the Urban Wilderness offers amazing views of Knoxville. Photo submitted

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News from Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC)

Fundraiser bridges gap at Northgate Terrace By Alvin Nance More than 150 North Knox neighbors came to a block party in early October to support The Manor at Nor t hgate Terrace, an Nance af fordable, independent living community for seniors and the only facility of its kind in the state of Tennessee. The Manor, a KCDC property, provides supportive services, including meals delivered daily to individual apartments, daily resident safety checks, specialized case management, emergency call pendants, laundry service, housekeeping and social activities. All of these services are provided at a fi xed rate of $515, but even at this low

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services and neighborhood organizations. “The whole community supported us,” Lawson said. “Local organizations donated food and other items so nearly all of our costs were covered. The money raised from this event directly benefited our senior residents.” Lawson said she hopes the fundraiser educated the community about the positive impact the Manor has on senior residents and their families. I am very proud of the Manor staff and thankful to our friends in North Knoxville for stepping up to help KCDC continue to provide this service to the community. Through these supportive services, seniors can stay independent longer and have a better quality of life. Alvin Nance is executive director of KCDC.

Sam Maner has interest in the odd Kollectic is creepy. Handmade leather goods fill a display case, dolls and toys spill over shelves, and over in the knife collection you can find famed moonshiner “Popcorn” Sutton’s knife which sports a carved squirrel (or a weasel?) as a handle. Turns

By Carol Shane Sam Maner admits he’s always had a taste for the strange. He’s the owner of Steampunk Kollectic Oddities, Antiques & Scents, the unique store in Lenoir City that he runs with the help of his wife, Lori, and daughter, Kiera. If you’re in the market for creepy collectibles this time of year, you couldn’t find a better place to browse and buy. Like a mummified cat in its own coffin. Or a stuffed two-headed rabbit. Or a hemoglobin extractor from the 1920s that looks like something out of “Alien,” and that makes me glad I didn’t have my hemoglobin extracted in the 1920s. There’s even a solid cedar coffin that’s been made into a couch. “That was a ‘demonstrator,’” says Sam. “It was used for viewings when the body was going to be cremated.” Now that it’s a couch, it could go in your living room. Get it? Maner, who spent much of his young life in Fountain City, lost his father at age seven and was raised by his mother and grandmother. He went to UT and finished up a bachelor’s degree in history at ETSU, working at restaurants such as the Copper Cellar and Chesapeake’s during college. But his grandmother’s abiding love for family history and stories had made its mark on Maner early on, and because of her he became heavily involved in genealogy. He now teaches the subject at the Hardin Valley campus of Pellissippi State Community College. “I eat, breathe and sleep genealogy,” says Sam. “I’ve done it all my life.” In addition to teaching at Pellissippi, he also used to work for Ancestry.com, and freelanced in the area quite a bit. “Where do you come from? Who are your people?” he asks me, laughing. “I can find out for ya!” He’s also an active mem-

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Two-headed rabbits, birds and gruesome medical devices are only a few of the curiosities you can find at Steampunk Kollectic Oddities, Antiques & Scents in Lenoir City. ber of the Sons of the Revolutionary War, and he sports a retro-stylish pair of muttonchops which are a giveaway to his love for an earlier time. His interest in history led him to serve as Sevier County’s history librarian for eight years. It was there that he met Arthur “Milo” Bohanan, who was righthand man to a local celebrity – Dr. Bill Bass of UT’s famed “Body Farm.” Maner

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The abuse of powerful prescription drugs has become the biggest challenge in fighting drug addiction. That was the sobering message brought to the Rotary Club of Farragut from Karen Pershing, the executive director of the Metropolitan Drug Commission. Pershing, who has been with the nonprofit for four years, said the organization strives to educate the public and to prevent drug abuse. More people die from accidental drug overdoses in American than are killed in car accidents, she said. The legality of prescription drugs combined with complex medical issues have contributed to increase abuse. Drugs are beneficial and necessary until a patient starts taking them incorrectly, she said.

Karen Pershing, Metropolitan Drug Commission Pershing said that people have come to expect pain management to mean no discomfort or pain at all, adding that 99 percent of the world’s hydrocodone usage is in the United States, which has only five percent of the world’s population. “That just shows you how much we like our drugs in the United States.” Pershing works with different agencies in Knoxville and across the state to edu-

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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.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 22 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. Chili lunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Union County Senior Center, 298 Main Street, Maynardville. Cost: $5: chili, dessert, drink. Everyone welcome. Info: 992-3292.

games, face-painting, crafts, chili cook-off. Trunk-ortreat, 6-7 p.m. Everyone welcome. Info: Joe Nicely, 2549600, or Jason Muncy, 403-2627. Youth rummage sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Inskip UMC, 714 Cedar Lane. Lots of stuff. Info: 688-3531.

Burlington LEGO Club, 6 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. For grades 1-5. Free. Registration required. Info/to register: 525-5431.

Info: 687-4721. Benefit singing, auction and dinner, 6-8 p.m., Washburn Community Center. Proceeds to benefit Johnny Atkins of Luttrell with his medical bills and other needs. Singers incude: The Valley Boys, The New Crownsmen and Johnny’s grandchildren. Donations or items for auction: Ashley Malone, 258-2667. Donations can also be made to: http://gofundme.com/ fundjohnny2014. Craft Show indoors, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Cumberland Baptist Church, 5600 Western Ave. Woodworking, crafts, jewelry, sports cards and more. Lunch served 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, Lucinda Heatherly Tent 3 meeting, 1 p.m. Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Speaker: John Hitt. Topic: “Love, War, and Tragedy,” based on a Union letter written in 1862. Friends Mini Used Book Sale, 1-4 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431.

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American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 3875522. Private Applicator Certification training, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., UT Extension Union County, 3925 Maynardville Highway. Cost: $40. Info: Shannon Dewitt, 992-8038 or sdewitt@utk.edu.

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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29 Fall Fest, 5:50-7:30 p.m., Central Baptist of Fountain City, 5364 North Broadway. Free. Fall festival, 6-8 p.m., Glenwood Baptist Church of Powell gym, 7212 Central Avenue Pike. Children invited to dress up. Candy, games, food, sodas, crafts, fun, cakewalk. Info: 938-2611.

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FRIDAY, OCT. 24 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. Black and Gold Gala, a fundraiser for BrickeyMcCloud Elementary School, Beaver Brook Country Club, 6800 Beaver Brook Drive. Dinner, silent auction, music by Crab Apple Lane. Tickets: $40 advance; $45 at the door. Info/tickets: 414-1257, bmesfundraising@ gmail.com.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, OCT. 24-25 Church rummage sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 4110 Central Ave Pike. Misc. HH, clothing, toys, many other items, sweet shoppe and Christmas Shoppe.

SATURDAY, OCT. 25 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748. 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. Fall festival, 4 p.m., Chestnut Grove Baptist Church, Jettle Hollow Road in Maynardville. Food,

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. Fall Fun Fest, 6:30 p.m., Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Highway. Hosted by the Christ United Methodist Men’s Club. Food, games, contest for the best food dip. Entertainment by Highway 33. Info: 922-1412.

SATURDAY, NOV. 1 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748. Chili Cookoff fundraiser for Boy Scout Troop 13, 5-8:30 p.m., Fountain City Lions Club. Entry fee for cookoff: $20. Admission: $5; kids under 5, free. Includes all you can eat chili, drink, dessert. Silent auction. Info: Dave, 659-9626. Chili Supper, 5-8 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Cost: $10. Includes: homemade chili, cornbread, dessert, drink. Live music by the Woodpickers. Silent auction. Info: 494-9854, or www.appalachianarts.net. Herb class, 10 a.m., Maynardville Public Library, 296 Main St., Maynardville. Guest speaker: Victoria Nicely, owner and operator of Nicely’s Goat Milk Soap. Info: 992-7106 or http://www. maynardvillepubliclibrary.org/. Harvest Celebration, Thorn Grove Baptist Church, 10200 Thorngrove Pike. Breakfast, 7 a.m.; live auction, 10 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Children’s activities, baked and canned goods, live entertainment and more. Proceeds to benefit church’s building fund. Info: 933-5771 or 216-3193. Fall festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Clapp’s Chapel UMC, 7420 Clapp’s Chapel Road in Corryton. Fun, food, music.

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TUESDAY, NOV. 4 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.

THURSDAY, NOV. 6 Seminar luncheon sponsored by Trinity Funeral Home, 11:30 a.m., 228 Main St., Maynardville. Guest speaker: attorney Anne McKinney. Topic: Estate planning and the future Tennessee inheritance tax laws. Offered to all business owners and professionals in Union County. RSVP by Monday, Nov. 3: 992-5002.

SATURDAY, NOV. 8 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748. Thunder Road Author Rally, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Maynardville Public Library, 296 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 992-7106 or http://www. maynardvillepubliclibrary.org/.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 8-9 Handcaning workshop, 1-5 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Betty Newman. Part of the Featured Tennessee Artist Workshop series. Registration deadline: Nov. 1. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts. net.

SUNDAY, NOV. 9 Hard Knox Roller Girls intraleague bout featuring Machine Gun Kellys vs Black Bettys, 6 p.m., Smoky Mountain Skate Center, 2801 E. Broadway, Maryville. Open skate, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Ticket prices include skate rental. Info: www.hardknoxrollergirls.com.

THURSDAY, NOV. 13 VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784.

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Heart-healthy, gluten-free eating (and other food dilemmas) By Cindy Taylor Many of you may remember that my husband, Brent, had open heart surgery nine years ago. He is doing fine now, but having a family member with heart disease forced me to rethink everything I knew about cooking. Brent grew up eating country cooking, and I grew up knowing how to cook country. For those of you who aren’t from the South, country cooking usually involves meat, gravy, potatoes, corn, biscuits and often a big dose of lard. These days out of necessity we have to say “Yuk!” to that. For months after Brent came home I browsed grocery aisles and recipe books looking for food he could, and would, eat. Cooking healthy and actually stopping to think about what I used to season food didn’t come naturally to me. It still doesn’t. But I have learned a few tricks. My oldest grandson was born with a

peanut allergy, and we already had to be careful about that. Then, about the time I felt comfortable that my cooking was basically healthy, four members of my son’s family developed celiac disease. Now I not only had to cook healthy food, but if my family was visiting I needed to cook without wheat products and peanuts! While that is fairly easy now, it wasn’t eight years ago before the food packaging industry clarified labeling for those who suffer with allergies. As with everything in life, the more you study and practice a craft, the better you become at it. Trial-and-error cooking reigned supreme in my life for a while. I finally realized that I didn’t have to make every single dish healthy and I didn’t have to make it all gluten-free. I did have to make it flavorful, or cooking was just a waste of time. I use fresh garlic and onions in almost every main dish and most vegetables. I have an herb garden now, and can grab

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almonds and/or crackers. Add one dash of salt. Mix well and spread into bottom of large round pie plate. Bake at 400 for 5 minutes. Let cool. Directions for pie filling: Use zester to zest all three limes. Set zest aside. In large bowl beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add condensed milk slowly and beat as you go. Add lime juice and continue beating until blended. Blend in all but 1 t zest with spoon. Pour over cooled crust. Directions for

whipped cream: Pour whipping cream into chilled bowl. Beat with electric mixer and chilled beaters until stiff peaks form. You don’t have to chill the bowl and beaters, but your cream will whip faster. Add tiny dash of salt and vanilla. Beat until blended. Add powdered sugar and beat until blended and stiff peaks reform. Add more powdered sugar if needed. Spoon whipped cream over filling, sprinkle remaining lime zest over top for garnish and refrigerate for at least four hours. Can be made the day before and refrigerated overnight. Will keep for one week in refrigerator but never lasts more than one day at my house. You have just prepared a heart-healthy, gluten-free meal with a gluten-free dessert. Family and guests will love it and probably won’t even realize they are eating healthily, for the most part. Life is grand and flavorful too!

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or imitate, an infection. This “imitation” infection does not cause illness, but instead, it causes the immune system to react in a way similar to how it does to a real infection. As a result, your child’s immune system will create cells to recognize and fight the vaccinepreventable disease in the future. This protection is called immunity.

exposed to life-threatening diseases. This recommended schedule is designed to protect infants and children by providing immunity when they are susceptible to diseases. The consequences of these diseases can be very serious, and even life-threatening, for infants and young children. The CDC sets the U.S. childhood immunization schedule based on recommendations from a group of medical and public health experts called the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This group carefully studies all safety and effectiveness data to make recommendations about vaccines. The ACIP also looks at how severe the disease is, and the number of children who get it when there is no vaccine.

Immunity stops outbreaks Immunity is important to protect your child against vaccine-preventable diseases, like whooping cough — also known as pertussis — and chickenpox, both of which still occur in the United States. If people stopped vaccinating, even the few cases of the vaccine-preventable diseases that don’t occur as commonly in the United States, like measles, could very quickly become tens or hundreds of thousands of cases. Some of these diseases are still common in other parts of the world. You may think this isn’t a problem if you don’t travel to these countries, but your child could come into contact with international travelers anywhere in your community. Kids that

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Simple tips to

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he environment’s natural elements can take a toll on the body. However, taking time to refill what has been depleted from your body, such as moisturizing skin and hair, can make you feel healthier and more beautiful. A similar approach can also help make your teeth stronger and make your smile healthier. Though busy days may make extensive health and beauty routines feel unrealistic, there are simple ways to make them more manageable. ■ Think of the time you dedicate to taking care of yourself as an opportunity to unwind and relax, rather than a chore or another

item to check off that never-ending to-do list. ■ Look for activities that deliver in multiple ways, such as yoga, which helps tone your body while giving your mind a chance to slow down and rejuvenate. ■ Instead of trying to cram a full body wellness session into a single day, schedule activities that don’t need to be performed daily over the course of a week. Not only does that spread your “you-time” farther, it makes fitting it all in more doable. While a hectic lifestyle can affect the specifics of your health and beauty routine, the tips below are a great way for nearly everyone to get started:

Exfoliate. Scrubbing away spent skin cells and the dust and grime of daily life from your face and body allows fresh, healthy cells to grow in their place. After exfoliating, make sure to follow up with a quality moisturizer to smooth and replenish the moisture in your skin. Rejuvenate. Using a hair mask gives your hair a smooth and glossy appearance, making it feel strong. Similarly, regularly applying facial masks also gives the skin a healthy glow and smoother complexion. Protect. In between visits to the dental hygienist, you can continue to polish and strengthen your enamel at home. One

¶ option is Colgate Enamel Health Toothpaste, which helps replenish the natural calcium in your teeth and

For older children

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■ Take deep breaths with your child to help “blow out” the pain. ■ Point out interesting things in the room to help create distractions. ■ Tell or read stories. ■ Support your child if he or she cries. Never scold a child for not “being brave.”

serious childhood illnesses before he is two years old. To learn more about immunizations, visit the CDC online at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents or call 800-CDC-INFO.

Stress less at your next shot visit

After the shots

Even though you know vaccines are protecting your baby against diseases, it doesn’t make it less stressful for you to see your little one get shots. Fortunately, there are simple ways you can support your child before, during and after shots.

Before getting shots

ing’ to remove stains and help smooth out enamel, which prevents bacteria from sticking,” said Kristy Menage Bernie, dental hygienist and Colgate Enamel Health Spokesperson. “By adding a toothpaste like Colgate Enamel Health to your morning routine, you can proactively care for your enamel and help maintain the work your hygienist does between visits to help get a beautiful healthy smile.” To learn more about how to help maintain the work your hygienist does in between visits, visit www. colgateenamelhealth.com. Make time for meditation. Take time out of your busy day to sit quietly and mediate. Centering the mind can help relieve stress, improving your overall mental well-being. Ultimately, setting aside gently polishes for stronger, a little time each day to healthy enamel. focus on yourself can result “By polishing our teeth, in a happier, healthier and hygienists go beyond ‘clean- more beautiful you.

For older children

■ Read any vaccine materi■ Be honest with your child. Exals you receive from your child’s plain that shots can pinch or sting, health care professional and write but that it won’t hurt for long. down questions. At the doctor’s office ■ Pack a favorite toy or book, ■ Ask the doctor the questions and a blanket that your child uses you wrote down ahead of time. regularly for comfort.

■ Sit the child upright on your lap. ■ Distract and comfort your child by cuddling, singing or talking softly. ■ Ask your child’s doctor for advice on steps you can take to comfort your child at home.

■ Review information your doctor gives you about the shots, especially the Vaccine Information Statements or other sheets that outline which side effects might be expected. ■ Use a cool, wet cloth to reduce any redness, soreness or swelling from the injection. ■ Give your child lots of liquid. It’s normal for some children to eat less during the 24 hours after getting vaccines. ■ Pay extra attention to your

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child for a few days. If you see something that concerns you, call your doctor.

Preventable diseases

Make sure your baby gets all doses of each vaccine according to the CDC’s schedule for best protection against 14 serious diseases before he turns two years old: ■ Chickenpox ■ Diphtheria ■ Flu (Influenza) ■ Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) ■ Hepatitis A ■ Hepatitis B ■ Measles ■ Mumps ■ Polio ■ Pneumococcal Disease ■ Rotavirus ■ Rubella ■ Tetanus ■ Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

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