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BUZZ Old dog, sharp bite You’ve gotta love Carlene Malone. The former member of City Council can make a point. In the ongoing zoning debate over doggie daycare, Malone and C. Malone other neighborhood activists battled to keep the activity out of the C1 (neighborhood commercial) zone. Essentially, they just don’t want an animal boarding operation next to homes. Their side prevailed at City Council Nov. 10, but not without spirited debate. Council member Daniel Brown said he initiated the zoning change at the request of a constituent in the central business district (C2). He’s not sure how it blossomed to include C1, but, “I’m ready to put this to bed, so to speak,” he said to laughter. Council member Nick Della Volpe offered three amendments to the planning commission’s recommendation, and all were adopted. His amendments removed C1, limited hours of operation to 6 to 9 and clarified that indoor facilities should be airconditioned. Council member George Wallace agreed on two of the three, but thought the service should be allowed in C1. “It’s not all that different from a beauty shop or daycare (for kids),” he said. Malone rose to speak. “Yes, there are barber shops in C1,” she said, “but most of the clients don’t bark. “And dogs don’t use modern plumbing. There are differences. “Parents don’t drop off their kids for a haircut and pick them up 10 hours later.” Malone has always had a bite. She showed last week that she’s still barking as well. Homeowners have never had a stronger advocate. – S. Clark

Beauty mob Volunteers are needed for a beautification mob sponsored by Keep Knoxville Beautiful 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, meeting at Helen Ross McNabb Center, 201 W. Springdale Avenue. Workers will plant daffodil bulbs along three exits of I-275 (Baxter, Woodland and Heiskell). Holes will be preaugured; volunteers will plant and cover. Info: 865-521-69757.

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By Sandra Clark That old Allen Morgan magic is back at Powell High School. Morgan, who ended his career with Knox County Schools as superintendent, served as principal at Powell High from 1979-92. While at Powell, Morgan Chad Smith worked with the Knoxville Chamber to create a program called “Knoxville’s Best.” Powell High was the first school to win the recognition. Graduating in 1992 was a kid named Chad Smith. He bought into the Morgan magic and remembers the “Knoxville’s Best” sign at Powell High. Speaking last week at the Powell Business and Professional Association, the kid returned as Dr. Chad Smith, high school principal. He said, “Powell High has been through a lot, but we’re not here to talk about the past. I want that sign back! “I’m proud to be the principal at Powell High School. When I walked in the first day, only seven people in the building knew who I was. They had taught there when I was a student.” Smith reminded them of Powell’s glory days and issued his challenge to bring back the sign. “Make Powell High School the best in Knox County!” Smith found friends at PBPA. He said on his first day he found 115 working computers for 1,400 kids. His goal is a mobile cart with 30 Chromebooks for each of nine academic departments. The webbased computers cost $250. R. Larry Smith (no relation) asked for everyone who would donate $250 to raise their business card. He collected the cards and handed Chad Smith 33 pledges – $8,250. Not bad for one hour, Dr. Smith. The Morgan magic was pervasive. PHS had the best band, the best chorus, the best athletic teams, the best drama club, the

Powell High School entrepreneurs are seniors Erik Conard and Elijah Pinchak and junior Chase Goins. Photo by S.

Clark

Student club sells T-shirts Welcome to the Entrepreneurs Class at Powell High School where every member has a job. The teacher is Jennifer Morgan. “The students started a business, The Powell J. Morgan T-shirt Company,” to get some real experience

best faculty and the best academics. If you didn’t believe it, just ask anybody there. Smith pledged to be the most “student-centered principal” in Knox County. “We have great teachers and great kids doing great work,” he said. Powell, along with Carter

in starting and running a business. Each class member had to apply for a job and submit a resume to be hired. Students sold T-shirts within the school with a purchase deadline of Nov. 13. All proceeds go to DECA and will support the students’ in regional and state competition this year. Employees are: Erik Conard, president; Elijah Pinchak and Crystal Shinlever,

and Halls, was recently named one of three reward schools through APEX. That came with $10,000. And suddenly, he’s got another computer lab. Smith said his “wish list” includes a larger cafeteria. “We need more space, but since we’re land-locked, we’ll have to get creative.”

vice presidents; John Noble and James Adams, accounting; Chase Goins and Tyson Msarsa, distribution; Brendan Irwin, Tyler Mink and Drew Lett, design; Reagan Ramsey, Josh Black, Devon McDonnie, sales; Anna Clabough, Morgan Young, Jacob Ratliff, purchasing; Cassidy Speeks, Noah Malicoat, Kamari Smith and Cameron Clark, marketing.

Also, he asked PBPA members to get involved with the school. Attend the ballgames, the plays, the concerts. “I’m here to stay,” he said. “My goal is to retire from Powell High School and to have that Knoxville’s Best sign hanging there for some time.”

Madden brings Civil War home in new book By Betty Bean What history major hasn’t longed for a scholarly work written by an author talented enough to bring the subject to life, or at least to make it interesting? Knoxville native David Madden is the guy who can do it. Who else could compose a riveting “Second” Gettysburg Address and assume the persona of Abraham Lincoln to deliver the reiteration of Lincoln’s desire to celebrate the everyday solMadden diers who did the fighting and the dying? Madden, now retired from a distinguished academic career and living in Black Mountain, N.C., returns here frequently and is proud to claim his heritage as a

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“mountain writer” whose perspective was molded by the East Tennessee of his childhood. “From the first novel (‘The Beautiful Greed,’ published in 1961), I have felt totally appreciated in my hometown,” Madden told a lunchtime crowd that showed up at the East Tennessee History Center to find out about his new book, “The Tangled Web of the Civil War and Reconstruction,” subtitled “Readings and writings from a novelist’s perspective.” Madden worked in references to his teenaged jobs as a radio DJ at WKGN and an usher at the Bijou Theatre (the inspiration for his most celebrated novel, ‘Bijou’). His biography displays impressive literary and academic chops like his long tenure as Director of Creative Writing and Robert Penn Warren Professor Emeritus of Creative Writing at Louisiana

State University. Plus, he’s the author of seven novels and numerous collections of short stories, essays, plays and poetry and is the recipient of many awards and prizes. In the book he came here to talk about, Madden, the founding director of the United States Civil War Center, shows that he’s a historian, too. The title symbolizes Robert Penn Warren’s “All the King’s Men,” which Madden considers the greatest Civil War novel ever written, despite the fact that the book is set in Depression-era Louisiana and is about a character who’s a dead ringer for Huey Long. Madden cited Warren’s story-within-the-story about Cass Mastern, a Confederate soldier carrying a death wish fueled by guilt over betraying a friend, who learned that the world is like a spider’s web:

“And if you touch it however lightly, at any point, the vibration ripples to the remotest perimeter and the drowsy spider feels the tingle and is drowsy no more but springs out to fling the gossamer coils about you who have touched the web and then inject the black, numbing poison under your hide. It does not matter whether or not you meant to brush the web of things. “Your happy foot or your gay wing may have brushed it ever so lightly, but what happens always happens and there is the spider, bearded black and with his great faceted eyes glittering like mirrors in the sun, or like God’s eye, and the fangs dripping.” This, Madden said, is the perfect metaphor for the Civil War (and its aftermath), the most important, shameful and inevitable event in American history. 2704 Mineral Springs Ave. Knoxville, TN 37917 Ph. (865) 687-4537

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Active woman receives surprise diagnosis She attributed tiredness to boredom with fitness routine As Norma Burt sat in her doctor’s office one day last fall, she casually mentioned that her sister had just undergone bypass surgery. That simple statement touched off a series of events that left her reeling and still has her somewhat astounded today. “He recommended I have a second opinion on a stress test I’d had a couple of years ago,” Burt says. Sitting on the sofa in her well-furnished Loudon home, Burt doesn’t exactly look like someone you might suspect would need heart surgery. Because Burt has a family history of heart disease, she’s been careful to take good care of herself, keep her weight down, exercise and eat right. It was only when she started experiencing some discomfort in her chest during exercise a few years ago that her doctor sent her for that stress test. A visit to a cardiologist followed, and it was determined that her situation wasn’t dire enough to warrant further testing at the time. But that second opinion last year made all the difference. Parkwest Medical Center cardiologist Mitchell Weiss, MD, looked at the results of the test and felt Burt needed another one. On Dec. 18, Burt met with Dr. Weiss to hear the results. “He told me the test showed blockage and recommended I have a cardio cath,” Burt says. A cardiac catheterization can check blood flow in the coronary arteries, blood flow and blood pressure in the chambers of the heart, find out how well the heart valves work, and check for defects in the way the wall of the heart moves. “During the cath he told me I had widespread blockage and that I would need bypass surgery.”

Sunday evening. I had chest pains, tightness in the chest and some dizziness, so I went to the ER.” Burt was admitted to Parkwest Medical Center that night and underwent five-vessel bypass surgery Dec. 23. She got to go home the day after Christmas. Weiss explains Burt underwent coronary artery surgery, in which Maggart took a vein harvested from one leg and an artery from the inner aspect of her chest wall, then “bypassed” the blockages by surgically rerouting blood into the arteries further downstream. Normal blood flow was restored to areas in need. Weiss says Burt will likely need to stay on medication long term, but the surgical outcome Norma Burt enjoys playing the piano again, afwas excellent. ter life-saving heart surgery at Parkwest Medical Having had some Center. time now to think about heart disease, “Many patients are surprised how it has affectto find out that they have heart ed her family and disease serious enough to warwhere she needs to rant bypass surgery,” says Dr. go from here, Burt Weiss. “Ms. Burt had developed has some advice severe coronary artery disease, she’d like to share with blockages in all three of the with other women. Mitchell Weiss, M.D. main arteries and a few of the “I feel certain principle branches thereof.” that I would not Weiss says the blockages ally sink in,” Burt says of the have survived before, or recovranged in severity from 70 per- surprising news. “It still hasn’t ered as well after the surgery, cent to 100 percent, but she had sunk in. I wasn’t really having had I not been in excellent physinot yet developed damage to her symptoms.” cal health,” Burt says. “I work heart’s muscle. The only other sign of trouble out several times a week with Burt’s friends were surprised, had been a little lethargy, but she both cardio and strength trainand so was she. After all, if ever didn’t recognize that as being a ing. I also walk and carry my golf there was a person who was a symptom of heart disease. When bag for 18 holes of golf three to living and breathing example of she didn’t feel like exercising, four times a week.” Burt recomhealthy living, it was her. But Burt assumed she was just get- mends that women, if they aren’t there she was a few days later, ting tired of her fitness routine already on an exercise program, meeting with surgeon Mike Mag- and chalked it up to laziness. start one and stick with it. gart, M.D., on a Friday and then She also feels strongly that “He told me to come to the surgery was planned for just a emergency room if I experienced it’s important for a woman to get few days before Christmas. any problems over the weekend,” and keep her weight under con“It’s almost like it didn’t re- Burt says. “I wasn’t feeling well trol. Research from the Ameri-

Debunking common heart disease myths Think you’re immune to heart disease? This might change your mind.

ation recommends you start getting your cholesterol checked at age 20.

✱ Myth: It’s a guy thing.

✱ Myth: I don’t have symptoms, so I’m OK.

There’s a common misconception that heart attacks are predominantly a threat to men. In reality, heart disease strikes more women than men. A woman dies from heart disease about every minute.

✱ Myth: It’s for older people. Heart disease impacts women and men of every age. In women, the use of birth control pills and smoking increases heart disease risk by 20 percent. Habits like overeating and living a sedentary lifestyle can make you more likely to suffer heart disease later in life.

✱ Myth: I exercise, so I don’t have to worry. Staying active de nitely helps reduce your chances of developing heart disease. However, no amount of exercise can completely eliminate the risk. In addition, habits like smoking and unhealthy eating can counterbalance that exercise. You can also have high cholesterol (a key risk factor) even when you’re not overweight. The American Heart Associ-

Believe it or not, 64-percent of women who have died suddenly from coronary heart disease had no previous symptoms. It’s also possible to have symptoms without realizing it. Contrary to popular belief, severe chest pain isn’t the most common symptom of a heart attack for women. Women are more likely to experience shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting and pain in the back or jaw. Dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, pain in the lower chest or upper abdomen and extreme fatigue are other signs to watch for.

✱ Myth: Heart disease runs in my

family, so I can’t fight it. Yes, you’re at a higher risk if there’s a history of heart disease in your family, but there’s still a lot you can do to dramatically reduce your risk. It’s estimated that healthy choices and awareness of symptoms have saved more than 627,000 women from the effects of heart disease.

can Heart Association backs her up. The AHA consistently reports that being overweight or obese raises blood pressure, raises blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, lowers HDL “good” cholesterol, and can induce diabetes. “Get a second opinion on important health tests,” Burt continues. “Especially stress tests, and discuss changes in your physical condition with your doctor.” Last but not least, Burt says a woman should never assume that changes in her health like aches, pains and loss of energy are only signs of getting older, or other natural causes. After years of regular weekly exercise, Burt experienced physical changes that she shrugged off. “I didn’t feel like exercising,” Burt says, “but I thought I was just getting burned out on exercise.” Dr. Weiss agrees that being proactive when it comes to your health is always the best way. “I can’t stress enough the importance of seeking attention sooner rather than later,” Dr. Weiss says. “We want to intervene before significant heart damage has occurred, in hopes of preventing the development of congestive heart failure, permanent disability and even premature death.” Burt says she feels well and has started some exercise. During this time while her activity has to be limited, she’s also rekindled an old love – playing her grand piano. To learn more about the life-saving heart procedures at Parkwest Medical Center, visit treatedwell.com, or call 865-374-PARK.

Did you know? ■ Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women and is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined. ■ Heart disease causes 1 in 3 women’s deaths each year, killing approximately one woman every minute. ■ An estimated 43 million women in the U.S. are affected by heart disease. ■ 90 percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease. ■ The symptoms of heart disease can be different in women and men and are often misunderstood. ■ While 1 in 31 American women dies from breast cancer each year, 1 in 3 dies of heart disease. ■ Hispanic women are likely to develop heart disease 10 years earlier than Caucasian women. ■ Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for African-American women. Source: the American Heart Association

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AMVETS support RAM

First door-prize winner of the day Lisa Roberts with Front Porch co-owner Cindy Elkins

Photos by Cindy Taylor

Open house at the Porch The Front Porch Restaurant and Primitive Shop holds an essential spot in the heart of the Powell community after being in business less than a year.

Front Porch co-owner Bart Elkins and employee Meggie Hartness welcome Front Porch visitors to the Christmas Open House with hot apple cider and an abundance of cookies. Photos by Cindy Taylor

AMVET Post 175 Commander Doyle Nicley presents a check to Stan Brock of Remote Area Medical to support RAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free clinics for thousands of suffering and underinsured in the Appalachian region, especially veterans. The Fountain City-based post has 37 members. Nicley said the AMVETS will help veterans with the paperwork to receive benefits and stand willing to help fellow veterans who find themselves stranded.

COMMUNITY NOTES â&#x2013; Broadacres Homeowners Association. Info: Steven Goodpaster, generalgood paster@gmail.com. â&#x2013; Knox North Lions Club meets 1 p.m. each first and third Wednesday, Puleoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grille, 110 Cedar Lane. Info: facebook.com/knoxnorth lions.

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Local clubs hold meetings in the dining hall or outdoor areas while many business owners meet with visitors from other states to enjoy the gracious and welcoming culture in the century-old manse. Owners Bart and Cindy Elkins celebrated the coming holiday season Nov. 7 by welcoming friends to their first Christmas open house. Bart took on the job of greeter on the historic porch along with Front Porch bookkeeper Meggie Hartness. Visitors could warm up with complimentary apple cider and an abundance of cookies before exploring the primitive shop upstairs. Shoppers filled the primitive shop and the upstairs hallway, making purchases for themselves and to give as gifts. Cute felt mice and pre-lit candles were all the

â&#x2013; Norwood Homeowners Association. Info: Lynn Redmon, 688-3136. â&#x2013; Powell Alumni Association banquet is the first Saturday in April. Info: Vivian McFalls, 607-8775. â&#x2013; 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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rage along with distinctive seasonal items. Folks drove from other communities and stayed for hours to enjoy the delicious food after shopping for unique dĂŠcor. Gift-card winners were announced throughout the day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had so many new visitors and customers,â&#x20AC;? said Cindy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The day was a huge success. We plan to make this an annual event.â&#x20AC;? One frequent visitor detailed his reasons for coming back.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bart and Cindy treat everyone who comes through the door like a longtime friend,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have never eaten or shopped here that one of them didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t greet me and thank me for coming. Who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to eat where the food is delicious and the atmosphere is incredible? The Elkins arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just the owners; more importantly they are now my friends.â&#x20AC;? The Front Porch is at 1509 W. Emory Road. Hours are 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. No alco-

Local market, national minute By Cindy Taylor Everyone in the north communities and beyond knows that Prattâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Country Store is the place to go for produce, vegetables and many other local items. The store will soon gain national attention thanks to an upcoming spot on the television show â&#x20AC;&#x153;Homicide Hunters/Lt. Joe Kenda,â&#x20AC;? a show about a real-life police detective who solved more than 350 homicides. Local production company Jupiter Entertainment called Perry Pratt a few weeks ago asking for permission to come on-site to shoot a segment. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrival on the corner of Tazewell Pike and Jacksboro with outdoor lighting, camera crews and men in ski masks carrying guns initiated phone calls and drop-ins from customers worried that something was wrong. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They shot the segment after hours but it came about so fast we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really have time to warn our customers what was happening,â&#x20AC;? said Pratt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surprising since the filming how many Knoxville people have been coming out of the woodwork and telling us they have appeared on past episodes of the show.â&#x20AC;? Prattâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s was chosen because the producers needed a family type store to stage a robbery scene. No Prattâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s employees will appear in the show, but a few off-duty detectives from the Knox-

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No end in sight to E911 radio controversy

Copy that! In a world that’s going increasingly paperless, Knox County Schools plans to spend $2 million this year to lease copy machines. The deal passed the school board without debate and, under a courtsanctioned agreement, Knox County Commission cannot question how the school board spends money specifically. So the commission ratified the contract Nov. 16. Terry Hill, school board member, pointedly passed on the vote, leading to this exchange: “Terry – I noticed you passed on the copy machine vote and wondered if you have a minute to discuss it?” – Sandra “Probably better not this time! I wouldn’t let you print what I had to say anyway.” – Terry The bids for high speed printers were opened Oct. 7 by Knox County Purchasing. The bid stated: “The best value means more than low cost. It includes the initial cost, service quality and other factors detailed herein.” Two evaluators rated the bids: Josh French, senior buyer for Knox County Purchasing, and Robin Lane, supervisor of business services with Knox County Schools. Riso, the current vendor, was awarded the contract for options 1 and 2; NovaCopy for option 3. Hugh Holt, director of purchasing for Knox County, said he thinks the school system will lease machines from both vendors depending on need. Bob Thomas, assistant superintendent for administrative services, told the school board Nov. 2, “We went through county purchasing because we wanted to totally avoid anything that was not totally transparent.” The schools spent $2.5 million this year and he hopes to save $500,000 with the contract. The school system anticipates printing 60-70 million black and white and 20-30 million color copies annually and will lease approximately 150 printers. While the bid is for one year, the intent is a fiveyear contract which can be renewed annually with prices adjusted by mutual consent at each renewal period. The vendor will own and maintain the equipment, provide supplies including ink, and train a designated user at each location. Bidders were asked to quote on five options. Riso Inc. currently holds the KCS contract.

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Riso works locally through Advanced Office Systems, headed by Terry Kerbs with offices at 10645 Dutchtown Road, and has four certified service technicians for its Kagaku printers. The Massachusettsbased company bid only on options 1 and 2, stating its ComColor printers “meet the specifications exactly.” Lease prices per year were $4,549 for option 1 and $5,499 to $6,829 for option 2. No other vendor bid on these options, although NovaCopy offered side-byside printers with the same footprint. Its offer was not allowed. Two vendors went head-to-head on option 3, with NovaCopy edging out Thermocopy of Tennessee. The county did not award a contract for option 4 or 5. NovaCopy, a Memphisbased corporation with a Knoxville location, offered Konica Minolta equipment with 65 service technicians in Tennessee and nine in Knoxville. Its bid was $1,140 per year. Nova was rated 50 points on price and 18 of 20 points for experience. Thermocopy offered Ricoh machines with 19 factory-trained service technicians available. Its bid was $3,545 to $7,371. It was rated 43.7 of 50 points on price. PMB offered Xerox equipment at prices from $1,429 to $3,598 per year for options 3-5, but was not included in the final evaluation because it refused to accept county-required language on contract terms, Holt said. County purchasing has changed from the days when bids were awarded for the lowest price unless some disqualifying factor caused the low bid to be tossed. That was transparency. Holt says the current practice is designed to avoid shenanigans. “It’s not subjective. It’s based on an algebraic algorithm.”

Among the few points of agreement among the parties involved in the fight over the $9 million contract for a new E911 emergency radio system are these: The Knox County E911 center needs a new radio system. Cops prefer longtime provider Motorola. The evaluation committee and the independent radio consultant that was paid $40,000 to examine the process, don’t. County purchasing chief Hugh Holt is an honest man. Almost everything else is in dispute. Neither Brad Anders – the board member whose “pass” vote last week threw the process into Brad Anders limbo for the second time this year – nor anyone else involved wants to criticize Holt, who has a reputation for doing things right. Instead, Anders points at E911 director Bob Coker, whom he accuses of having conveyed a “perception” of favoring a “sole source” contract to Harris Corporation (the second place finisher was Tait Communications. Motorola finished last). Anders is also critical of former board chair Nathan Rothchild, accusing him of tainting the process by suggesting that Harris should get the contract without bidding.

Betty Bean Anders, a county commissioner and Knoxville Police Department lieutenant with aspirations for higher office, said he bucked his boss, KPD Chief David Rausch, by not joining him in voting for Harris Corp. last week (passing has the same effect as a no vote). Both Rausch and Knoxville Fire Department Chief Stan Sharp had stood with Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones in supporting Motorola earlier this year, but last week they joined their boss, Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero, in supporting the evaluation committee’s recommendation. County Mayor Tim Burchett also voted to accept the recommendation. Anders cited a second reason not to have voted in favor of awarding the contract: “I don’t think it was properly before us. It came back up because Mayor (Madeline) Rogero wanted it brought back, so there’s a procedural problem as well as a perception problem. There was a discussion about sole source, and voila! He (Coker) is grading scores and that company wins. I’m not saying he did anything wrong. I’m just saying the perception’s not good.”

Coker said Anders is exaggerating the “sole source” conversation, which he said happened after Motorola started sounding warnings about the antiquated system in 1997. He described Rothschild as “a businessman” who wanted problems fi xed quickly and was unaccustomed to the restrictions of government red tape. When Rothschild told him (the predecessor of) Harris Communications had made a good offer, Coker said he told him he couldn’t accept it. “He said, ‘Let’s go ahead and buy it.’ When I told him it had to be bid out, he said, ‘That’s nuts.’” Coker said he called Holt to confirm the rules for Rothchild, who backed off immediately. “Anders has brought this up before,” Coker said. “But there’s really nothing more to it.” Holt confirms Coker’s account. “If I didn’t think it was an equitable business deal, I wouldn’t have put my name to it,” he said. Is Holt frustrated? “No, ma’am. I get paid either way.” Rogero and others want the issue resolved ASAP and warn that the old system is no longer reliable, citing problems with the current equipment including a smoking circuit board two weeks ago. When contacted for comment, Jones issued a statement saying that public

safety isn’t being jeopardized by delays in replacing the old system: “Public safety radio communication is the lifeline to emergency responders in the field. System redundancy, system integrity and system performance has (sic) not been left to chance by the Motorola and Knox team.” Supporters of the Harris Corporation have suspicions of their own. They are leery of three citizen board members whom Burchett appointed last October after having their names mentioned to Law Director Bud Armstrong by Motorola lobbyist (and former chief of staff to former Mayor Mike Ragsdale) Mike Arms. The three – Ken Knight, Russell Frazier and Daron Long – all voted no, knotting the tally at 5-5. Armstrong said when Arms brought the names to him; he simply did what he always does. “I walk them down the hall and turn it over to the mayor’s office. I do that all the time. If Cynthia Moxley (who lobbies for Harris) had come to me, I’d have done it for her. It’s very difficult to get people to serve on these boards,” Armstrong said. “If you come to me, I will give you access. That’s all I’ve got.” He did have one question: “I wonder why Mayor Burchett’s appointees don’t vote with him.”

Anders hands Ashley issues Last week, County Commissioner Brad Anders was the only member of the troubled 911 Board to abstain on whether to hire Harris Corporation to implement a new multi-million dollar radio system. No decision was made since it failed on a 5-5 tie vote. Had Anders voted for it, it would have passed. One has to wonder what is really going on here. Both Mayors Rogero and Burchett backed the Harris decision. However, all citizen members of the Board plus Sheriff Jones opposed it. Anders, whose day job is an officer of the Knoxville Police Department, did not support his chief, David Rausch, who voted for Harris. Anders has not given a credible explanation on why he abstained. For a person who was chair of the Knox County Commission and openly expresses interest in following Tim Burchett as Knox County mayor, this was a huge mistake. Anders picks the most important vote 911 has had in years to run and hide on. Anders has failed to say what he favors if he is opposed to Harris. Meanwhile, if 911’s com-

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munication system fails or slips, lives are at risk. That is 911’s mission to prevent this from happening. Anders failed the leadership test big time on this one. Whatever his views, he should vote them and not abstain. Interestingly, Anders is seeking re-election to the commission in the March 1 Republican primary. He is being opposed by John Ashley, 36. He has handed Ashley an issue by his failure to lead at 911. Another issue Anders faces is whether he will serve out a new 4-year term on the commission if nominated in March and elected in August 2016. If Anders runs in 2018 for county mayor and were elected, he would have to resign his commission seat with two years left in the term. The remaining members of the commission (not the

voters) would decide who serves northwest Knox County for the following two years. Will Anders and Ashley both pledge to serve the full four years of the term they are seeking if elected? Ashley is a long shot to defeat Anders, but Anders is surely creating some issues for Ashley to raise if he knows how to do it. ■ Ryan Haynes, state Republican chair who lives in Farragut, was in Knoxville last week with a busy schedule. He appeared at a fundraiser for state Rep. Eddie Smith, a reception at former county mayor Mike Ragsdale’s home, and spoke to the Knoxville Civitan Club. Haynes is also mentioned as a possible mayoral candidate in 2018 to follow Burchett. ■ Greenway: Six months ago, the greenway from Buck Karnes Bridge to the naval station on Alcoa Highway was completed. It has taken that long to build the connection from the end of the greenway under the bridge up to the bridge. It is still a work in progress. We are only talking about 300 feet at most. It is not complicated. It is still unclear when

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Technology enhances Rural/Metro service Rural/Metro has been scrutinized this year for late ambulance service, but a $3.5 million technology upgrade is yielding faster response times, better oversight and predictions that make it more likely ambulances will be available where they’re needed.

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Several Knox County commissioners learned about the upgrades at a lunch and learn held at the Knox County Emergency Communications District last week. The Intergraph CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) system went live on July 6. It allows for all agencies − emergency medical service, fire department and law

Knox County Commissioners Dave Wright, Mike Brown, John Schoonmaker and Bob Thomas listen as Richard Holbert of Rural/Metro explains new software used by lead dispatcher Misty Stout. enforcement − to be on one system, so each agency can see all responding units, said R/M regional director Erin Downey. Rural/Metro has seen tremendous improvement with the new system, said communication manager Richard Holbert. Less repetition yields quicker response times. First Watch, Rural/Metro’s third party compliance software, pulls information from the CAD system. The online compliance utility

was built to Knox County contract specifications, and is a collaboration between Rural/Metro and the Knox County Health Department (KCHD), Downey said. Dr. Martha Buchanan, director of the KCHD, attended the lunch and learn. emergency response coordinator Larry Hutsell looks at R/M response times every day, she said. Another new program, Optima Live, uses historical data from the CAD system to predict when and where the

next incident will take place. Tracking incidents based on the season, the time of day and the day of the week enables the software to recommend where ambulances should be posted. The data, viewed on a computer monitor, looks like a weather map, with areas that are most likely to require an emergency response showing up in color. “The longer we use it, the better it’s going to get,” Holbert said. The conversation turned

Long ride, two setbacks, 87-7 score Tennessee football is an appealing, addictive drug. In pursuit of happiness with the Volunteers, fans will spend freely and defy all odds. Some will go wherever the schedule takes them. Up next is Columbia, Missouri. Challenging? Yes, but nothing like the first two weekends of September 1981. That little trip led to the most unlikely travel story in the history of Tennessee football. Two really good guys, Tom Mattingly and Doug Jones, planned brief vacations to match the UT schedule. Tom had been mid-state, promoting the upcoming World’s Fair. Doug had been busy managing others’ money. Time

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out, they said, to shoe-horn as much football fun as possible into eight days. Being precisionists, they had carefully scripted a trip to see Tennessee engage the Georgia Bulldogs in Athens and Southern Cal Trojans in Los Angeles. It turned out to be a fine time to be somewhere else, anywhere else, but they stuck with the itinerary. They saw Herschel Walker carry the ball 30 times

and gain 161 yards. Georgia romped, 44-0, the most lopsided victory for the red team in the long and honorable rivalry. Losing participants included Reggie White, Bill Bates, Anthony Hancock and James Berry. “The highlight of the game for us was when Mike Cofer blocked a punt and returned it for a TD,” recalled Jones. “And just like the day had gone, we had lined up offside and the play was nullified.” The travelers drove to Atlanta, to the Marriott near the airport. There they encountered the unfortunate New Orleans Saints, awaiting execution by the Falcons. Mattingly men-

tioned how ironic it was to see the worst college team and worst NFL team in the same day. Jones and Mattingly flew to San Francisco (cost advantage) and decided to check out Berkeley and the Cal campus. The football team was strolling in for practice. It was open to the public. Of course the travelers observed. Irony 2 was that the Golden Bears were beginning preparations for Georgia. An assistant coach was choosing a scout team. He couldn’t find anybody to play the role of Herschel. The travelers made it to Los Angeles in plenty of time to explore the historic Coliseum. Historic it is, the

government to current challenges of ambulance service. People who use ambulances and emergency rooms for nonemergency medical care tie up ambulances and lead to backups at emergency rooms, which causes ambulances to be further delayed. “We have to go to any citizen who requests us, whether they need it or not,” said Downey. “Sometimes it greatly overloads our system.” There is appropriate and inappropriate ambulance use in all demographics, Buchanan said. Rural/Metro has 54 dedicated ambulances in Knox County for 80,000 annual medical responses. There is a shortage of qualified staff for the ambulances, Holbert said. Many medical personnel move to quieter areas after being trained in Knox County. The county is unusual because paramedics

and EMTs stay in the ambulance for their entire shift, which is 12-16 hours. Last year, state law changed to require each ambulance to be staffed by an advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT) and a paramedic. Previously, EMTs could serve alongside paramedics. The AEMT certification requires an additional semester of school, and community colleges aren’t equipped to offer the training yet, Downey said. Commissioners got a peek at the new software as it was being used in the communications center. On one side of the room, 911 dispatchers took calls that were immediately forwarded to appropriate agencies, located in the same room. It was calm and quiet, which is typical when there are visitors, said Holbert. Perhaps commissioners should visit more often.

only facility in the world to play host to two Olympiads (X and XXIII), two Super Bowls (I and VII), one World Series (1959), a Papal mass and visits by three U.S. Presidents: John F. Kennedy, Richard M. Nixon and Ronald Reagan. It is a big building. The Billy Graham Crusade set an attendance record of 134,254. The multitude got to hear George Beverly Shea sing “How Great Thou Art.” All this preceded Marcus Allen running over, around and through the Volunteers – 22 carries, 210 yards and three touchdowns, mostly in the first half. After that, he rested. Final score was 43-7. The Vols got a TD pass from Alan Cockrell to Randall Morris. Southern Cal got six touchdowns.

Mattingly was seriously concerned that Charger, Trojans’ mascot, might keel over during one of his sideline celebration sprints. “We so hoped Tennessee would not cause the death of that fine horse.” Homeward bound, the airport departure gate was next to an outbound crowd going to Pago Pago. Mattingly could not resist. “With proper planning, we could have gone there.” Said Jones: “Looking back on that trip of 34 years ago, 5,800 miles, two losses by a combined 87-7, I am reminded of that old line, “Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?” Columbia, Missouri? Less mileage. Tennessee might win. No Herschel. No horse. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

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Duncan speaks to veterans

SENIOR NOTES ■ Mayor Tim Burchett will speak to residents at Morning Pointe of Powell at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. He will speak on community issues and answer questions.

By Sandra Clark

■ Elmcroft of Halls 7521 Andersonville Pike Festival of Wreaths, 3:306:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3. Proceeds benefit Alzheimer’s Tennessee. All invited. Info: 925-2668. ■ Legacy Pointe Apartments Clubhouse 2901 Pleasant Ridge Road Holiday Craft Fair, 4-8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20. ■ Karns Senior Center: 8042 Oak Ridge Highway 951-2653 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Jimmy Duncan (at right) introduces retired Army Col. Dean Schiller, a resident at Sherrill Hills, who gave the keynote address at last week’s Veterans Day ceremony. Photo by S. Clark

Offerings include: card games; dance classes; exercise programs; mahjong; art classes; computer lab. Crafting social, 1:30 p.m. each Thursday in November and December. The center will be closed Thursday-Friday, Nov. 26-27. Register for: Lunch and Learn: “Dying in America,” an overview of palliative care and hospice, noon Thursday, Nov. 19; Bombshell Beauties Makeover, 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19; toenail trimming by appointment, 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20. ■ Halls Senior Center: 4405 Crippen Road 922-0416 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday Hours vary Offerings include: card games; exercise, dance, craft classes; Tai Chi; movie matinee each Tuesday; Senior Meals program, noon each Wednesday. The center will be closed ThursdayFriday, Nov. 26-27. Register for: Snack and Learn: Humana, 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19; paint party, 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23; Thanksgiving brunch, noon Tuesday, Nov. 24.

U.S. Rep. John Duncan Jr. spoke at a Veterans Day ceremony last week at Sherrill Hills retirement community in West Knoxville. Although Duncan lives nearby, he said it was his first visit to the senior living facility. Duncan served as a captain in the U.S. Army and the Tennessee National Guard. He praised resident Gerald Clark as a “main organizer” who worked to get the Ben Atchley State Veterans Home built in West Knox County. Duncan said we are blessed to live in the United States: The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. He said 58 percent of the world’s people live on $4 or less per day, while 60 percent of U.S. citizens need to lose weight. When the background video played President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s address to Congress declaring war after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, FDR was introduced by thenSpeaker Sam Rayburn. Duncan told those gathered that Rayburn was born in East Tennessee, moving

to Texas when he was 5. He served as House speaker for 17 years. “You would never see that happen today. …” The most senior veterans at Sherrill Hills, Jim Allen and Hazel Adams, a WAVE in World War II, were awarded special pins by Dal Smith. He and his wife, Cassie, are resident managers. There are 16 WWII veterans in residence at Sherrill Hills. Surviving spouses of veterans who had lived at the facility were also recognized: Patsy Lane (husband, Bill); Betty Lucas (husband, Donald); and Juanita Caroom (husband, Hiram). The keynote speech was given by another Sherrill Hills resident, retired Col. Dean Schiller. “From Bunker Hill to Baghdad, there have always been brave men willing to defend freedom,” he said. “Veterans make our community better.” He urged support for veterans’ benefits. Schiller, now almost 90, served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He served 30 years before retiring from the U.S. Army.

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Young Marines visit veterans John Simmons (seated), a U.S. Navy veteran who now lives at Morning Pointe of Powell, is visited by members of the Powell-area Young Marines, a group of middle- and high-school students who are preparing for careers in the military. Led by James Scott and other volunteers, the Young Marines serve local veterans in many capacities. Last week Cpl. Jones, First Sgt. Scott and LCpl. Joiner (standing) made a color guard presentation at Morning Pointe and sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

Maple Court Senior Living residents and their families are decorating their doors for Christmas, and the winners will take home great prizes. Entries will be judged on resident door décor. Points will be awarded on creativity, originality and overall appeal with bonus points for doors that include a memory from years past. Judging is 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, with a party to follow at 2 p.m. Prizes will be given for first, second and third places. The event is co-sponsored by East Tennessee Personal Care Services and Smoky Mountain Home Health & Hospice. Maple Court is at 7545 Thunder Road off Emory Road near I-75. Info: 865-935-9589.

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The last leaf All their host shall wither like a leaf withering on a vine. … (Isaiah 34: 4b NRV)

Missionaries in Romania Robin Bruski and daughter Lanie brought Piranda shoes to Knoxville along with information on how to help the people of Romania. Photo by Cindy Taylor

To Romania, with love By Cindy Taylor Romania may seem like a world away to most people, and it is. More than 5,250 miles and a full day’s worth of air travel. Not to mention the time change. As with most foreign missions, there are ways people in the United States can help without ever leaving the comfort of their homes. Missionaries Robin Bruski and her daughter Lanie brought Piranda shoes from Romania to the home of Cali Van Horn in Norwood last week. The Bruskis – Robin, husband Aaron and many members of their family – have served as missionaries to Romania for more

than 10 years through Belief in Motion (U.S.)/ Project 127 (Romania), a ministry founded by Robin. They have worked consistently with Romanians and Gypsies to give them a means to support themselves and their families. The Bruskis strive to bring dignity, hope and faith to those they work with. Piranda shoes are a part of this ministry. A Romanian word meaning “Gypsy girl,” Piranda is a complimentary word implying a beautiful and elegant girl. “We believe that God has created these people in His own image and beauty, and they deserve to be given

dignity through an honest occupation,” said Robin. “We want to offer them hope for a better life now and an eternal hope in Christ. We teach them about the faith that radically saves them from their sin.” Since moving from Georgia to become full-time missionaries in Romania, the Bruskis have worked with local women there to teach them how to make bracelets and other sellable items. Van Horn knew Aaron when she was growing up in Georgia. She wanted to invite her neighboring community and her church to hear about the ministry in Romania while also giving them an opportunity to help

through the purchase of Piranda shoes. Cali and associate lead pastor Steve Van Horn serve at Fellowship North Church. Robin and Lanie spoke to members at the church Nov. 8. “Our goal is to employ, educate and evangelize women and their families in Romania,” said Robin. “We are establishing new homes for the impoverished and working to eradicate poverty one step at a time.” Fellowship North Church will send a team to Romania in December to assist the Bruskis in their Christmas ministry. The team will distribute new boots, gifts and candy to the children in sur-

grown tremendously thorough the years.” Dory Norris was a charter member of Christ UMC and has worked in the bazaar for years. She hand paints snow families and snow choirs. She starts with empty Boost drink bottles, paints them white then adds clothing. She accessorizes them with books, hats, candy canes and other found items. “We start in Febru-

ary and work all year,” she said. “Once this is over we get ready for the church craft sale that happens next week.” Visitors to the sale could opt for a delicious lunch prepared by the Bazaar Babes. Other items for sale every year include locally grown fresh garden vegetables, honey, jams and jellies, canned goods, quilts, beautifully decorated cakes and many other fun and beautiful handmade crafts. Dinosaurs even showed up on one table so kids could have something fun to occupy their time while parents

Bazaar Babes in Most of us start prepping for Christmas around November. Some wait until December and some still aren’t prepared when the day arrives. For more than 20 years a group of women in the Halls community have donated countless hours every Thursday all year long getting ready for the big day. Christ UMC holds a women’s bazaar each November to showcase crafts, toys and

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■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, will serve a free traditional Thanksgiving dinner 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26. The community is invited. Info: beaver ridgeumc.org or 690-1060. ■ 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. ■ Glenwood Baptist Church, 7212 Central Avenue Pike, is accepting appointments for

treats handmade by these women. They have been at it for so long the group has been dubbed “Bazaar babes.” Susan Kelley and Dory Norris have supported the event with their works of art almost from the beginning. Kelley began creating Christmas wreaths when she retired in 1999 and always makes them for the sale every year. “This sale started out real small with maybe three or four tables,” she said. “It’s

the John 5 Food Pantry. Info: 938-2611. Your call will be returned. ■ Mountain View Church of God in Luttrell will host a free community dinner of turkey, dressing and trimmings noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21. Pickup at the drive-thru. ■ Ridgeview Baptist Church, 6125 Lacy Road, offers Children’s Clothes Closet and Food Pantry 11 a.m.-2 p.m. each third Saturday. Free to those in the 37912/37849 ZIP code area.

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■ Rutledge Pike Missionary Baptist Church, 10316 Rutledge Pike, will host a benefit singing 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov.

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Special services

■ Second UMC, 1524 Western Ave., will host the 35th annual Christmas Handbell Concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. The Celebration Handbell choir and the Powell High Singers will present “Glory to the Newborn King.”

Youth programs

■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, hosts Morn-

I glanced out our kitchen window the other morning and was surprised to see that most of the leaves had fallen. We had been away for a continuing education event, and had arrived at home in darkness. The maple trees were almost completely bare. With one vibrant exception. There was one stubborn, determined, diehard, faithful golden leaf clinging to the maple tree outside the kitchen window. It was a rainy, dreary morning, so the bright spot of yellow against the green foliage behind it made the leaf even more brilliant and cheerful. I thought immediately of the O. Henry shortshort story “The Last Leaf.” (O. Henry was a pen name; his real name was William Sydney Porter.) When I was in high school, some television network aired a version of the story. I have never forgotten it. I commend the story to you, along with many other Porter’s writings, especially “The Gift rounding villages. Piranda shoes can be purchased directly through the website at piranda.org. Piranda reinvests the profits back into the lives of the impoverished in Romania.

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of the Magi,” a Christmas tale of love and sacrifice. “The Last Leaf” is available on-line; look it up. At its heart, “The Last Leaf” is a story of faith and faithfulness. I studied my stubborn golden leaf. It seemed like a gift of true gold, a talisman of brightness and warmth on a dark and gloomy day. Occasionally I stop to ponder God’s gifts to us, large and small. God’s greatest gift, of course, was His Son, who became one of us, to show us how to live and to save us from our sins. But God also blesses us with golden maple trees, dark pines for contrast, purring kitty cats, rollicking Irish setters, faithful golden retrievers, dear friends, blue skies, glorious sunsets, starry nights and precious family! For more info on the Belief in Motion/Project 127 ministry and to make a purchase to help support impoverished people in Romania, visit www.beliefinmotion.org.

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Vietnam veteran Dave Brooks spends the afternoon with his granddaughter, Kaylee Kirkland, at Pleasant Ridge Elementary.

Photos and biographies of veterans lined the Powell Elementary Hall of Fame to honor and celebrate military personnel.

Salute to our veterans

Students across Knox County took time to celebrate and thank veterans last week with special programs, luncheons and breakfast gatherings and by having them share their experiences with students in the classroom.

Ruth White

Pleasant Ridge Elementary held a ceremony for veterans that featured the school chorus singing, a slideshow of photos and students thanking veterans for their service. Following the event, the veterans were honored at a luncheon with friends and family. Powell Elementary hosted two events last week to honor veterans. The first was hosted by the special education class at the school where two Vietnam veterans shared their story of being in the military with the students. The class wrote letters to veterans for the HonorAir Flight in October, and Eddie Mannis was on hand to accept a gift from the students. The group had saved their Panther Paws for good behavior and instead of cashing them in for a prize, they donated $200 to Mannis for HonorAir. The school held a musical program where second-grade students sang patriotic songs for guests. Following the program, family members were able to look at the Veterans Hall of Fame, which featured pictures and biographies of students’ family members who have served in the military. This was a special way to thank veterans, active and retired, for the sacrifices that were made and for fighting for the freedoms that we are able to enjoy on a daily basis.

Tristan Cinnamon stands near student artwork of the American flag, featured during Pleasant Ridge Elementary’s Veterans Day celebration. Photos by R. White

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PES student Isabella Garcia gave E-2 (Army National Guard) Kelly Hall a thank-you card for her service to the school and the country. Hall is a bus driver for the Powell schools and leaves for training in Texas in late November. She received a stack of cards from students, which Hall says brought tears to her eyes.

Brickey-McCloud Elementary principal Robbie Norman does the duck slide in celebration of a successful coupon book sales campaign. Special thanks go out to the top ten sellers at the school: Lydia Pratt, Noah Drake, Kaden Basarich, Nicholas Estes, Kamden Presnell, Raelyn Marley Lewis, Kinsley Stooksbury, Wyatt Andrews, Ainslee Davenport, Alex Critselous, Haley Burnett and Ava Fielden. Photo submitted

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Linds Edwards relaxes during a recent camping trip in Virginia.

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‘The Hunger Games’

Edwards shares ‘Mockingjay’ secret – he’s in it By Betsy Pickle Getting a role in “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2” had pluses and minuses for Linds Edwards. The pluses included being part of one of the biggest movies of the decade, hanging out with Jennifer Lawrence, Woody Harrelson and Liam Hemsworth and meeting the singer Lorde when she visited the set. The minuses mostly had to do with waiting a year to find out if he had the job and then keeping the great news a secret for another 15 months. “I signed all sorts of contracts that said I wouldn’t talk about it,” recalls Edwards, who felt safe to post the info on Facebook last week only after seeing his name and character – “Injured Career” – in the film’s credits on the Internet Movie Database. He’s several lines below Lawrence, Harrelson and Hemsworth, but he thinks people other than his friends will notice him on screen. “I’m pretty certain I’m going to have a pretty memorable part,” says Edwards. “I

haven’t seen it, but I know what was shot, and the scene is really intense. “Jennifer Lawrence is who I have all my interaction with, but Woody and Liam Hemsworth and pretty much the rest of the cast are there as well. It’s pretty epic.” “Mockingjay – Part 2,” which opens Thursday night, is the latest step in Edwards’ steadily building career. The 2003 Farragut High School graduate moved from Tampa to Knoxville with his family when he was 10. He discovered acting through church and local theater productions and segued naturally into short films before making his feature debut in Brooks Benjamin’s “Point of Fear.” His indie efforts led to a role in “Get Low,” starring Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek and Bill Murray. But it was his turn in AMC’s “The Walking Dead” that endeared him to the masses. Since then, he’s been a guest star on several TV shows, including “The Vampire Diaries,” “Under the Dome” and “Nashville.” He has a recurring role on the Sundance

A musical By Carol Shane The end of the semester is always an opportune time to catch the University of Tennessee School of Music at its busiest and that’s good news for anyone who loves music. With a wide variety of concerts and events to choose from, classical music fans can indulge their particular passions – and it’s all for free. First and biggest is the UT Chamber Singers’ presentation of Handel’s “Messiah, Part the First,” which is a more polished way of saying “the Christmas section.” The Chamber Singers represent outstanding UT choral students. They’ve sung all over the world, and once a year they present a holiday concert as part of their community outreach. This year, they’ll be appear-

ing with the UT Chamber Orchestra at Farragut Presbyterian Church. Dr. Angela Batey, UT’s director of choral activities, says a careful examination of the oratorio’s text reveals some surprises. Though the story is a New Testament narrative, she says, the key elements are told “not with New Testament texts, but with prophetic passages from the Old Testament.” There’s a reason the piece is so popular and so wellloved. Batey points out that a review of the work’s first performance raved, “The sublime, the grand, and the tender, adapted to the most elevated, majestic and moving words, conspired to transport and charm the ravished heart and ear,” and the same is certainly true today.

Meanwhile, over in the piano department, some faculty members are very busy. On the heels of Dr. David Northington, who presented “A Waltz Through the Life of Chopin” two Sundays ago and will retire in 2016, pianists Fay Adams and Edie Johnson will present a two-piano recital. They’ll be performing William Bolcom’s “Recuerdos” – three Latin dances – and Milhaud’s virtuosic “Scaramouche,” as well as pieces by Mozart and Lutoslawski. Indefatigable associate professor of collaborative piano Dr. Kevin Class, who’s just wrapped up a weekend of conducting “The Consul” for UT’s Opera Theatre program, which he also directs, will present a solo recital on Sunday, featuring pieces by Schumann, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Ravel. Viola professor Hillary Herndon is looking forward to hearing her students in their studio recital on Friday. “Musicians spend so much time in the practice

The revolution continues as Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence, here with Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket) takes on President Snow in the epic finale of the “Hunger Games” series, “Mockingjay – Part 2.” Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Donald Sutherland, Woody Harrelson, Julianne Moore, Jena Malone, Jeffrey Wright and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman also appear in director Francis Lawrence’s film, which officially opens Thursday night. Today (Nov. 18) only, “The Mockingjay Double Feature” will play at Wynnsong (3:30 p.m.) Foothills (4 p.m.) and (at 4:40 p.m.) Riviera, Knoxville Center, Pinnacle (including IMAX) and Tinseltown.

Channel’s “Rectify,” and he’s currently shooting a new series for NBC called “Game of Silence” in Virginia. He’s shot two films – “Josephine” and “Dear Coward on the Moon” – that are due out next year. And he’s waiting to hear if he’s landed a part on the AMC show “Turn: Washington’s Spies.” Edwards starred with his wife, Ashley Shelton Edwards, in Paul Harrill’s featuredirecting debut, “Something, Anything,” which premiered at 2014’s Knoxville Film Festival. They keep Knoxville as their home base and travel to jobs. For “Mockingjay,” Edwards spent about two weeks in Berlin. That was after he met with director Francis Lawrence in Atlanta and then waited – and waited – to learn if he’d gotten the role. “They were trying to find people all over the world, especially in Europe, to play the part because it would cost so much money to send me over there,” he says. “By the end of it all, they go, like, ‘There’s nobody else

room, alone, trying to improve their skills, that they often forget the end product is meant to be performed for an audience,” she says. “These recitals are a valuable learning experience for our students and a chance to showcase the wonderful work happening in the UT School of Music.” The same is true over in the cello studio, where Dr. Wesley Baldwin will host his friend and colleague Ruth Burgess, the principal cellist of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Her recital on Saturday is preceded by a master class. “We are celebrating our connection across the state of Tennessee with this visit,” says Baldwin. And professor of clarinet Dr. Victor Chavez will have his hands full celebrating the clarinet and saxophone during “Single Reed Day” on Saturday. “We bring in

that can play this part. This guy’s gotta come.’ So that was awesome. That’s kind of a cool thing to think about: I beat the world out for this part in ‘Hunger Games.’” He finally got word a week before he needed to leave for Germany. Even then, he couldn’t tell anyone he was headed to Berlin, only that he was shooting in Europe. Edwards, who says “movies are in my blood,” is excited about every job. “Every time I go shoot a movie or TV show I feel like I’m on vacation or that it is Christmas,” he says. “I love it so much, and I have so much fun making movies. “I can’t say that it’s work. It’s what I do to make money and make a living, but by no means do I feel too much pressure to call it work.” The only downside, he says, is the inconsistency – not knowing when the next job is coming. What keeps him on an even keel, he says, is “Jesus. My faith is really important to me. That’s about the only thing that truly keeps me sane.”

guest artists/teachers on that particular day to work with students in both oneon-one and group settings,” he says. “Vendors are here to display the latest clarinet and sax equipment as well.” The week-

end will c u l m i n at e in “Clarinet Night” recital on Sunday. The UT Chamber Singers present Handel’s “Messiah, Part the First” at 3 p.m. this Sunday, Nov. 22, at Farragut Presbyterian Church, 209

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Rotarians grow beards for a cause By Tom King At some point in Dec e m b e r the North K nox v ille R o t a r y Club may be known as “The Scruff y Bunch.” C l u b Tom King president Max Reddick, pastor of Fountain City Presbyterian Church, will be challenging the guys in the 50-member club to forgo shaving for a month to honor Max Reddick and recognize those with prostate cancer and to encourage prostate cancer screenings. For several years there has been a “No Shave November” Many people and organizations donate the money they spend on shaving and grooming to educate about cancer prevention, save lives and aid those fighting the battle. “This is a symbolic thing for us and we’ll not do any fundraising,” Reddick says. “This project is a little like what is done for breast cancer when everyone wears pink. Prostate cancer does not get the same public view as breast cancer but the number of men with this cancer is high and growing.” Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Ameri-

can men and the second leading cause of cancer death in men behind lung cancer. The American Cancer Society’s estimates for prostate cancer for 2015 are: ■ About 220,800 new cases of prostate cancer ■ About 27,540 deaths from prostate cancer ■ About 1 man in 7 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer ■

Farragut raises $2,310 on Bingo

It was “Bingo Wednesday” at Farragut Rotary in November. The club sold bingo cards as a fundraiser for World Polio Day. Member Chris Thomas did the “calling” and the club pulled in $770 for Rotary’s Polio Plus campaign. With a 2-1 match by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, that equals $2,310 for polio eradication and will pay for vaccine for 3,850 children. ■

A boost for the Love Kitchen Tennessee Valley Fair, assisted by Food City, Wade Shows Inc. and media sponsors, raised $5,500 for the Love Kitchen. At last week’s check presentation are: Betsi James, Emerson Breeden and Mickey Blazer of Food City; Ed Shouse and Scott Suchomski of Tennessee Valley Fair; Patrick Riggins of The Love Kitchen; and Shanna Wilhite, Kim Harbin, Kerry Smith and Sarah Carson of Tennessee Valley Fair. The Love Kitchen provides meals, clothing and emergency services to homebound, homeless and unemployed individuals and families.

Ringing the bells for Salvation Army

The Rotary Club of Knoxville and the Rotary Club of Farragut will be ringing the bells for the Salvation Army’s kettle collections during the upcoming holidays. The Knoxville club will ring bells at West Town Mall at the Sears and Dillard’s entrances on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Farragut Rotarians will ring at the Kroger store on two Saturdays, Dec. 12 and 19, also from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

News from the Foothills Craft Guild

Zip it up at a Fine Craft Show By Aleex Conner Have you ever seen artwork made out of recycled zippers? It is very unusual, and you can see unique items like this at the 49th Fine Craft Show presented by the Foothills Craft Guild. Start your holiday shopping early at this wonderful event with over 140 booths of Tennessee artisans. All work is handmade and represents the finest in quality workmanship. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Jacob Building in Knoxville’s Chilhowee Park. Designated by the Southeast Tourism Society as a Top 20 Event, a Fine Craft Show offers a mecca of handmade fine crafts representing Tennessee at all price ranges … woodwork, pottery, weaving, jewelry, stained glass, metalwork Janet Petrell creates a variety of zipper artwork. and more.

Watch the artists actually make their wares at daily live craft demonstrations … basketry, bead weaving, pottery, spinning and glass blowing. All ages can have fun at the Make It and Take It Crafts booth on Saturday and Sunday. Visit the Authors’ Corner where local authors will be autographing their books: Bill Landry, Sam Venable, Chef Walter Lambert (Saturday only), Laura Still and Brent Minchey. Best-selling author Dr. Bill Bass is a special guest at the Authors’ Corner and will autograph books Friday only from noon to 3 p.m. Enjoy this event this weekend. Take exit 392 off I-40 and follow the signs. Admission: adults $8, seniors 65+ $7, children 13 and under free admission. Info: foothillscraftguild. org

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cake Piece of cake. By Sandra Clark Or maybe that should be piece of pfannkuchen (German GruJo’s German Restaurant observed its first anniversary Saturday, Nov. 14. The place was hopping as Julia and pancakes filled with Nutella and bananas or hot cinnamon cherries with cream). T.J. Jones, their staff and Julia’s parents celebrated The menu is based on a sandwich made the store’s first year. of doner meat and served with a vaThe story began when T.J., a U.S. riety of sides and homemade soldier stationed in Germany, met sauces. Doner meat, you say? Julia. The young couple marPlease ask. There are also ried, and Julia moved home veggie wraps and kebabs, with T.J. They now have schnitzel or bratwurst on Anaya, age 2, and Alyza, a German roll or a Gerjust 3 weeks old. man sausage called curBoth kids and the rywurst. grandparents, Gisela T.J. and Julia are as and Reinhard Gruber, fresh-faced and eager were at the store on Frito please as they were a day when we dropped by. year ago. And T.J. is quick T.J. has another job, to say he appreciates the while Julia is the hands-on community response to the manager. Authentic German GruJo’s concept. food is served. GruJo’s is truly “We were just overwhelmed unique. when we opened. There were cars “German fast food and German spilling onto the road and lines of beer” is the tagline. The store is at The GruJo’s family: owners Julia and T.J. people out the doors. It was very 1420 E. Emory Road at the corner Jones (front) with their kids Alyza and Anaheartening.” Then he grins. “And of Dry Gap Pike. Access is easy ya, and Julia’s parents and GruJo’s partners, now we know what we’re doing.” from Emory; it’s problematic from Reinhard and Gisela Gruber. Photo by S. Clark Info: grujos.com or 865-859Dry Gap. I eased up to the traffic 9603. signal, turned left on Emory and Note: This is the first of a series of stories about businesssaw no easy way into GruJo’s (because of Emory Road traffic stopped at the light). So it was a drop into the Dollar es that choose daily not to leave Halls. It’s called “Thanks General Market, down the hill and back up, followed by a for Staying.” Want to be featured? Email sclark426@aol. com or phone 865-661-8777. right onto Emory.

BIZ NOTES ■ Three men have joined the Knoxville commercial lending team of HomeTrust Bank: ■ David Barclay, SVP, commercial relationship manager, earned a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Vermont and is a graduate of the David Barclay Southeastern School of Banking. He has 19 years of financial services experience, is a member of the Economic Development Committee of the Knoxville Chamber and is youth leader at Cokesbury UMC.

■ Luke Chill, VP, business banking officer, earned bachelor’s degree in business from UT Knoxville. He has seven years banking experience with SunTrust and Commercial Bank. He is an active member of Luke Chill the Knoxville Chamber, North Knox Rotary, Young Professionals of Knoxville and Phi Sigma Kappa alumni advisory board. ■ Matt Webster, SVP, commercial relationship manager, has 15 years of banking experience with a specialization in commercial real estate and

construction lending. He earned a bachelor’s in business from UT and for the past three years has served as the president Matt Webster of board of directors for the Knoxville Cerebral Palsy Center. ■ Weigel’s has won a blue ribbon at the Tennessee State Fair for its chocolate milk. It was the dairy’s third blue ribbon for chocolate milk since 2011. It is manufactured at Broadacres Dairy in Powell, a part of Weigel Stores Inc. which has 63 premium con-

News from Office of Register of Deeds

Markets continue healthy trend By Sherry Witt

Both real estate and lending markets continue to perform well at the local level according to recording data from Oc tober. The ﬁrst Witt full month of fall produced 897 land transfers in Knox County. While that was only eight more sales than the county saw last October, the total value of property sold was much more robust this time around. After a near record September, the total value of property transferred in the county dropped by just $9 million in October. Bolstered by some impressive commercial transfers, the venience stores in the greater aggregate value of real esKnoxville area. tate sold during the month ■ Gastrointestinal Associwas just under $253 million ates has launched GIA 180, a – some $45 million more program that uses a balanced, than a year ago. multifaceted and surgery-free approach to weight loss. It feature an intragastric balloon recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in the United States. ■ ORNL Federal Credit Union has broken ground on its new regional center at Northshore Town Center. The three-story, 24,000 square foot facility is scheduled to open in early 2017. ORNL FCU is also constructing a new office adjacent to its corporate headquarters on Rutgers Avenue in Oak Ridge. It’s expected to

Mortgage lending also continued to run well ahead of its 2014 pace. For the month of October there was approximately $334 million loaned against real property in Knox County, compared to about $289 million during the same period last year. The most noteworthy real estate transaction recorded in October was the sale of the property housing the Walmart at University Commons. The parcel sold for $45.6 million to Knoxville Supercenter DST. The largest mortgage loan of the month was the ﬁnancing of that same sale secured by a Deed of Trust in the amount of $28,683,000. It is normal for real estate markets to experience somewhat of a downturn in the fall as the weather grows colder and the daylight shortens. However, preliminary data from the ﬁrst week of November indicates yet another good month could be in store.

meals for children in the areas the credit union serves.

open in January 2016. ■ Second Harvest Food Bank has received $1,789 from ORNL Federal Credit Union where employees concluded a two-month weight loss challenge to benefit the Food for Kids program. The credit union donated $1 for every pound lost from Aug. 17 to Oct. 19. With 55 teams and 220 employees participating, dieters lost 1,789 pounds collectively, which resulted in a donation equivalent to 5,367

■ Salon Yeager’s Shine Bright 2015 is an evening of holiday beauty treatments, shopping, refreshments and social time for women. Set for 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at 6618 Kingston Pike (in the Bearden Station center near Bonefish Grill), the event is free with donations accepted for The Next Door, a support service for women and families. Info: 865-281-3241.

NEWS FROM POWELL CHIROPRACTIC

Osteoporosis By Dr. Donald G. Wegener

Food City boosts Step Out Walk Food City has donated $15,000 to the American Diabetes Association’s Step Out Walk on top of the grocery chain’s $15,000 sponsorship of the event. Pictured are Jill Thompson, chair of communications and marketing for the ADA board; Food City executive vice president of operations Mickey Blazer; Food City director of community relations Emerson Breeden; and Alison Cox, ADA manager of special events and fundraising. Photo by S. Carey

CALL FOR ARTISTS ■ Arts in the Airport: juried exhibition allows regional artists to compete and display work at McGhee Tyson Airport secured area behind the security gate checkpoint from March 17-Oct. 12. Theme: “Smoky Mountain Air Show.” Entries deadline: midnight Sunday, Feb. 7. Info/application: knoxalliance.com; Suzanne Cada, 523-7543 or sc@knoxalliance.com. ■ Dogwood Arts Festival: juried artists are selected to exhibit and sell their original work in mixed media, clay, drawing/pastels, glass,

jewelry, leather, metal, painting, photography, sculpture, and wood in April. Info/application: dogwoodarts.com. ■ Gallery of Arts Tribute: a juried exhibition developed to recognize local artists and honor the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Artwork should be delivered 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 4-5. Entry form: knoxalliance. com/MLK.htm; or SASE to Arts & Culture Alliance, P.O. Box 2506, Knoxville TN 37901. Info: Suzanne Cada, 523-7543 or sc@knoxalliance.com.

Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time. Osteoporosis is the most common type of bone disease. There are currently an estimated Dr. Wegener 10 million Americans suffering from osteoporosis, as well as another 18 million who have low bone mass, or osteopenia.

absence of trauma. Researchers estimate that about 20 percent of American women over the age of 50 have osteoporosis. In addition, another 30 percent of them have osteopenia, which is abnormally low bone density that may eventually deteriorate into osteoporosis, if not treated. About half of all women over the age of 50 will suffer a fracture of the hip, wrist, or vertebra. There are no symptoms in the early stages of osteoporosis. Symptoms occurring late in the disease include low back pain, neck pain, bone pain and tenderness, loss of height over time and stooped posture.

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Workers for J.B. Cumby Construction are building a wastewater storage tank on Dry Gap Pike near Brickey-McCloud School.

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by this time next year. During heavy or prolonged rains, HPUD will pump water from its sewer lines into the tank. It will then be released over time as stormwater run-off abates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a clean operation,â&#x20AC;? Cardwell said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and the majority of the time there wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be anything in it. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll use it 10 to 15 times a year.â&#x20AC;? He said neighbors including Brickey-McCloud Elementary School wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be impacted by the Dry Gap

wet weather storage tank. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s being built on HPUDowned land where an old water-treatment plant was demolished. That plant, which purified drinking water directly from the creek, was decommissioned in 2006, along with the Granny Bright and Fowler springs. HPUD currently draws water from Norris and Melton Hill lakes. Cardwell said the scope of HPUDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts to stop wastewater overflows is de-

tailed on the website HPUDactnow.org. The district is under a state-issued consent order to reduce pollution. The new tank can hold 5 million gallons of wastewater and is being built by J.B. Cumby Construction of Cookeville at a cost of $6.9 million. HPUD bought property from Knox County to stabilize the land behind the tank with a wall. Cardwell, a licensed professional engineer with a degree in civil engineering

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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18 “End-of-Life Plan,” 2:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Speaker: Susie Stiles, LCSW. Info: 329-8892 (TTY: 711). Dine and Discover, noon-1 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. David Butler, executive director of the Knoxville Museum of Art, will present “A Look Over the Horizon.” Free and open to the public. Info: knoxart.org. International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook. “Using Legal Tools for Life Decisions,” 1:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Speaker: elder law attorney Monica Franklin, CELA. Info: 329-8892 (TTY: 711).

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, NOV. 18-19 AARP Driver Safety classes, noon-4 p.m., O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

THURSDAY, NOV. 19 Plainview 7th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Plainview Community Center. Info: 992-5212.

FRIDAY, NOV. 20 Rock the Red Kettle Concert featuring Rhett Walker Band, 8 p.m., The Square Room, 4 Market Square. Proceeds go to the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign. Info/tickets: SalvationArmyKnoxville.org or 525-9401.

SATURDAY, NOV. 21 Emory Road, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) meeting 10:30 a.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Speaker: Sonja DuBois, a WWII Holocaust survivor. Topic: “Preserving the Legacy.” Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org. Unity of the Community, Building Community through the Heart of Yoga, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lindsay Young Downtown Y, 605 W. Clinch Ave. Light refreshments, yoga classes and more. Info: 622-9025.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 21-22 Foothills Craft Guild Fine Craft Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Jacob Building in Chilhowee Park. Includes a free “Kids’ Make It & Take It Booth” sponsored by the Appalachian Arts Craft Center. Admission: $8 adults, $7 seniors; children 13 and under are free.

TUESDAY, NOV. 24 Happy Travelers’ Thanksgiving lunch and gathering, 10:30 a.m., North Acres Baptist Church fellowship hall, 5803 Millertown Pike. Music by Eternal Vision. No charge; suggested contribution, $7. Deadline to sign up: Friday, Nov. 21. Info/sign-up: Derrell Frye, 938-8884.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, NOV. 27-28 Open house, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway. Info: 494-9854 or appalachianarts.net.

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Auditions for “The Last Five Years” by Jason Robert Brown, a musical being produced/performed at Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 319 N. Gay St. Times: 3-5:30 p.m. Saturday and 6-8:30 p.m. Sunday. Seeking one female and one male who can play an age range of 25-40. Performance dates: Feb. 12-28. Info: info@ theatreknoxville.com.

“Holiday Art Blitz!,” 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave. All-day small giftmaking workshops, $25 to make five gifts. Info/ registration: 357-2787; fcartcenter@knology.net; www. fountaincityartctr.com. Holiday Market, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Garden of Eden Preschool/Berean Bible Church. 2329 Prosser Road. Lots of vendors in the gym. Market Square Holiday Market, noon-6 p.m., with farm vendors selling until 3 p.m. near the Market Square stage, and craft vendors and food trucks open until 6 p.m. on Union Avenue adjacent to Market Square and along Market Street. Info: MarketSquareFarmersMarket.org or NourishKnoxville.org. Wreath workshop, 12:30 p.m., Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorngrove Pike. Cost: $35. Bring a pair of small garden shears and garden gloves. Other materials provided. Info/reservations: 546-0745 or ramseyhouse.org.

TUESDAY, DEC. 1 AARP Driver Safety classes, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., GFWC Ossoli Circle, 2511 Kingston Pike. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2 International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers. org; on Facebook.

THURSDAY, DEC. 3 Big Ridge 4th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Big Ridge Elementary School library. Info: 992-5212.

THURSDAYS-SUNDAYS, DEC. 4-20 “Cinderella and Ebenezer,” Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Performances: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 1 and 5 p.m. Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Info/tickets: 208-3677; knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com; info@ childrenstheatreknoxville.com.

SATURDAY, DEC. 5 Market Square Holiday Market, noon-6 p.m., with farm vendors selling until 3 p.m. near the Market Square stage, and craft vendors and food trucks open until 6 p.m. on Union Avenue adjacent to Market Square and along Market Street. Info: MarketSquareFarmersMarket.org or NourishKnoxville. org.

SUNDAY, DEC. 6 “Let’s Build a Santa with Wool,” 1-4 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructors: Nancy Shedden and Karen Bills. Registration deadline: Nov. 29. Info/registration: 4949854; appalachianarts.net.

MONDAY, DEC. 7 American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 3875522.

TUESDAY, DEC. 8 Paulette 6th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Paulette Elementary School cafeteria. Info: 992-5212.

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SUNDAY, DEC. 13 “Bread Basket,” 2-5 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructor: Sheri Burns. Registration deadline: Dec. 6. Info/registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net. Free drop-in art activities for families, 1-4 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Docent tours in English, 2 p.m., and in Spanish, 3 p.m. Info: knoxart.org. Historic Ramsey House Candlelight Tour, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Featuring holiday treats, Christmas carols and tours of the decorated, candlelit historic home. Admission free; donations appreciated. Info: 546-0745 or www.ramseyhouse.org. Sarah Morgan and The Valley Boys in concert, 4 p.m., large court room in Union County Courthouse. Free; donations to Union County Arts Council accepted.

MONDAY-TUESDAY, DEC. 14-15 AARP Driver Safety classes, noon-4 p.m., American Red Cross, 6921 Middlebrook Pike. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

TUESDAY, DEC. 15 Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 256-5415.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16 Dine and Discover, noon-1 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Adam Alfrey, East Tennessee History Center, and Steve Cotham, manager of McClung Historical Collection, will present “An Inside Look at Lloyd Branson.” Free and open to the public. Info: knoxart.org. International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers. org; on Facebook.

THURSDAY, DEC. 17 Plainview 7th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Plainview Community Center. Info: 992-5212.

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International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers. org; on Facebook.

Market Square Holiday Market, noon-6 p.m., with farm vendors selling until 3 p.m. near the Market Square stage, and craft vendors and food trucks open until 6 p.m. on Union Avenue adjacent to Market Square and along Market Street. Info: MarketSquareFarmersMarket.org or NourishKnoxville.org.

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

“Reflections, Light and Magic” class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Cost: KMA members $150/nonmembers $175. Materials list provided. Info/registration: knoxart.org.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, DEC. 11-13 “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” performed by The WordPlayers, 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Clayton Performing Arts Center, Pellissippi State Community College, 10915 Hardin Valley Road. Info/tickets: wordplayers.org.

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