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Powell alumni in parade
The Powell Alumni Association will be participating in the Powell Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 1. The group will have a decorated Premier Bus, provided by Mike Bayless, and will hand out candy for the bystanders. All PHS alumni are invited to walk or ride. The group will meet at 4:30 p.m. at the Food City shopping center for the 5 p.m. parade.
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November 26, 2012
Masons honor past leaders Powell Lodge Masons Brian Tharpe and Bobby Farmer surprise Matt Claiborne, 25, with a birthday cake while everyone sings “Happy Birthday.” “It’s always fun to embarrass him,” said Farmer. Photos by T. Edwards
Book club, anyone?
Heiskell Community Center will host an interest meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, to form a book club. “The first book club meeting will be in January and we will read a mystery set in Oak Ridge,” said organizer Jacki Kirk.
IN THIS ISSUE
Meet Terry
Meet Copper Ridge Elementary principal Terry Frost over this week’s Coffee Break. Terry is a Knoxville native and attended Karns High School. After a brief stay in Kansas, she returned to UT and received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education. “I have been very blessed with 30 years of service in the Knox County school system.”
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Miracle Maker
It’s almost time for the final bell at South-Doyle Middle School, but 6th grade social studies teacher Donna Hall looks like she’s in the middle of her day. A big tote bag sits on the floor behind her desk. She won’t walk out to her car until it’s stacked full of student papers that she’ll work on until deep into the night.
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other good men,” said Tharpe. “It is self-improvement as well as charity. The Masons help me to be a better man, a better husband and someday a better father when my wife and I have children. “People need help and that’s what the Masons are about, helping others,” said Tharpe. “I enjoy the fellowship. I’ve been all around the country vis- Junior deacon William Willis presents a special pin to Masonic Lodge widiting other Masons. It’s been a ows Betty Lett, Rowena Brown, Elizabeth Geames, Judy Tharpe, Betty Hugreat time,” said Ben Barbee who bert and Maria Samples. has been a member 57 years. Howard Watson has been a organizations I’ve ever belonged his brother started the Shriner’s Mason for 51 years and a Shriner to,” he said. “The fellowship, little white Corvettes many years for 47. “It’s one of the greatest you can’t beat it.” Watson and ago.
See Betty Bean’’s story on A-9
Who killed UT football?
Marvin West’s got a guess ...
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By Theresa Edwards The Powell Masonic Lodge No. 582 held a special appreciation dinner to honor 50-year members, past masters and widows. “We appreciate each and every one of you and all your years of service,” said Worshipful Master Brian Tharpe. Alex Rassega, a past master, has been a member 49 years. January will make 50. “I have met brothers I would have never known had I not become a Mason,” he said. “To me, being a Mason means doing the right thing as often as I can with the backing of many
Past masters: Gene Peterson, Kelly Black, Alex Rassega, Fred Medley and Mike Lett Fifty-year members: Kelly Black, Glenn Lewis, Howard Watson and Ben Barbee
See Marvin’s story on page A-6
‘Hot to Trot’
Thousands ran off the calories before their Thanksgiving feast by competing in the Hot to Trot 5K, 10K or Fun Run on Parkside Drive in Turkey Creek.
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A-2 • NOVEMBER 26, 2012 • POWELL SHOPPER-NEWS
Coffee Break with
Terry Frost
Meet Terry Frost. Terry is principal at Copper Ridge Elementary School. She is a Knoxville native and attended Karns High School. After a brief stay in Kansas, she returned to UT and received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education. “My first teaching job was at Riverdale Elementary and then I became a traveling math teacher. After staying home with my two sons, I returned to education and taught 8th grade at Karns Middle School.” Frost was principal at Inskip Elementary before coming to Copper Ridge. “I have been very blessed with 30 years of service in the Knox County school system.” Get to know Terry over this week’s Coffee Break.
What are you guilty of? Wasting far too much time playing Words with Friends.
What is your favorite material possession? My English bulldog, Tucker.
What are you reading currently?
With whom, living or dead, would you most like to have a long lunch?
“The 17 Day Diet.” (Only made it to day six.)
Eleanor Roosevelt. Strong woman.
What was your most embarrassing moment? I wrecked my bike and broke my ankle.
Other than your parents, who has had the biggest influence on your life and why?
What are the top three things on your bucket list? Ride in a hot air balloon. Take a European cruise. Hosting with “Kathie Lee and Hoda.”
What is one word others often use to describe you and why?
Doc and Jossie Butler, because of the way they cared for others. I grew up hanging out at their house and it was filled with animals, children and laughter.
I still can’t quite get the hang of …
Funny. I love to laugh.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
What is the best present you ever received in a box?
Why stop with one change... I want to be thin and organized!
What is the best advice your mother ever gave you?
Money!
What was your favorite Saturday morning cartoon and why? “Scooby-Doo.” That dog has a lot of personality.
What irritates you? Tucker barking!
What’s one place in Halls or Powell everyone should visit? What is your greatest fear? Getting stranded at Copper Ridge in the snow
If you could do one impulsive thing, what would it be?
“Teaching is a great career.”
Children. They are so innocent and hopeful. And they make me smile. It’s exciting to work with them every day!
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Copper Ridge Elementary
Knitting
What is your passion?
What is the worst job you have ever had?
What is your social media of choice?
Learn to whitewater kayak with my new assistant principal – J. Mabe Have a friend or neighbor you think we should get to know? Nominate them for Coffee Break by emailing Jake Mabe at JakeMabe1@aol.com or calling 922-4136. Please provide contact info if you can.
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Derrick Goins (4235) of Powell joins thousands of runners early Thanksgiving morning for the Hot to Trot 5K. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com
Hot to Trot
attracts 2,898 runners By Theresa Edwards Thousands ran off the calories before their Thanksgiving feast by competing in the Hot to Trot 5K, 10K or Fun Run on Parkside Drive in Turkey Creek. A total of 2,898 participated, with only 260 of those in the fun run. The proceeds benefited the charity A Hand Up for Women. “They help women in need of assistance to get through life. It’s a yearlong project where they learn life skills to get back in the job market. The organization even provides housing when necessary,” said Cheryl Hadian, wife Dyrk Greenhalgh wins the of race director Shahin overall 5K race with a time of 16:42.2. Hadian.
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Nonperishable food was also collected for Sister Martha’s Food Pantry. Those who made donations were entered in a drawing for a pair of New Balance shoes. Many other door prizes were also given away. “It’s a great way to start off Thanksgiving Day by giving back to the community and being with family here too. That makes this race a lot of fun,” Cheryl said. “It was a good race. The temperature was just about right, except a little chilly on the ears and hands,” said race winner Dyrk Greenhalgh. “Running is a wonderful sport. You can do it from the time you’re
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government A $100 million boondoggle By Sandra Clark TDOT is planning to dump $100 million into an extension of the James White Parkway in south Knoxville despite opposition from Mayors Madeline Rogero and Tim Burchett and Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis. Even the crumudgeonly columist Frank Cagle is a’gin it. Burchett’s office responded to a request from blogger Randy Neal with three quick quotes: the extension is a bad idea because it pulls away traffic from already-struggling Chapman Highway businesses, it upsets well-established neighborhoods and the $100 mil-
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The Republic of Tennessee On the Saturday afternoon before Thanksgiving, a Knox County Democrat posted the following Facebook observation:
lion could be better used on other local road projects. Well said. If your daily travels include Raccoon Valley Road in Heiskell, the 1-lane underpass in Karns, the intersection at Harbison’s Crossroads, Nubbin Ridge Road, Bob Kirby or Bob Gray out west, you know what Burchett means. TDOT plans a public hearing 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec.6, at South-Doyle Middle School. Try to attend. Better yet, drop a note to Gov. Bill Haslam. Knox County is past due for road improvements, but the money must be spent in the areas of greatest need.
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“Democrats lining up to see a movie about the first GOP president; the world turned upside down ...” And sure enough, the parking lot was full and the lobby was packed at the Carmike Ten Theater for the Saturday matinees. Although most moviegoers were there for the latest vampire saga, there was also a pretty good crowd queuing up for tickets to “Lincoln,” many of whom were were pretty much in agreement that Lincoln would not only be well-pleased by the results of the 2012 presidential election, but that if he were alive today, he’d be a happy Democrat. Meanwhile more than 30,000 Tennesseans (presumably not Democrats) were demonstrating their months lat- displeasure with the elecer. Lawyers, tion results by signing an who might online petition to secede be working from the union. The Democratic movieon a similar number of goers observed many parcases dur- allels between the 16th ing the period, would only begin Steve Sword to focus on one case a month or so before the trial and would often ask for a new trial date, President Obama’s rewhich would often mean election should help TVA a delay of another eight have a quorum this January months. if his four nominees get a Now, Sword says, after committee hearing and are a defendant decides not to voted on by the U.S. Senplea, he sets the trial date. ate during the current lame “I don’t have any num- duck session when members bers or statistics to quote are trying to find a solution you, but that is working. to the financial dilemma We’re still tweaking the facing the nation. Otherpolicy.” wise, TVA is down to four Responding to a ques- board members and lacks tion, Sword said he is not in a quorum to do business favor of changing the law to starting Jan. 1. allow for the election of apHowever, confirmation pellate court judges. is not certain. Sen. Lamar “It’s a bad idea. It would Alexander says he was not introduce political concerns consulted prior to the presiand lose the independence dential appointments. One of the judiciary.” of the appointments goes Increasing integrity, back to February and his Sword said, was an “obvi- nomination has not even ous” goal in the wake of had a hearing. If these four the Baumgartner scan- or some of the four are condal. Rather than viewing firmed, it will be because Baumgartner’s resignation Sens. Alexander and Corker as a “dark day,” Sword says let it happen. he saw it as a “day of light for President Obama may our community. have two federal judgeships “There are a ton of out- to fill in East Tennessee standing lawyers and judg- as Judge Phillips in Knoxes who serve you in Knox ville has announced his reCounty. I see my job as be- tirement in 2013 and Judge ing a public servant. This is Collier in Chattanooga is exnot my courtroom. That’s pected to take senior status just where I work. These in 2014. This White House are your courtrooms. You’re personnel office does not welcome to come down any- move quickly on many aptime. If you see something pointments so one should you don’t like, call me.” not expect any nominations
Sword speeds up justice By Jake Mabe Steve Sword made one thing clear. When Halls B&P president Shannon Carey said last week the Halls community has been especially affected by the retrials ordered for the defendants accused of the 2007 torture and murder of Halls native Chris Newsom and his girlfriend, Channon Christian, in the wake of the scandal involving former judge Richard Baumgartner, Sword didn’t mince words. “That will not happen on my watch.” Sword was the speaker at the B&P’s November meeting at Beaver Brook Country Club. A West Virginia native who graduated from King College in Bristol and earned a law degree from UT, Sword was appointed criminal court judge for Tennessee’s Division I by Gov. Bill Haslam following Baumgartner’s resignation. He says that during the last 16 months he has tried to emphasize increased efficiency and integrity. A former assistant district attorney, Sword said he prosecuted a large number of child molestation cases. “Sometimes by the time the case came to trial, the child would be a young adult and (some cases) were tried 10 years later. Justice delayed is justice denied.” Sword says he has initiated a policy to not assign a defendant a trial date at arraignment unless the defendant is accused of a Class A or Class B felony. Previously, Sword said trial dates set at arraignments were often scheduled seven or eight
Yellowdog moviegoers Sylvia Woods, Becky and Mark Harmon and Gloria Johnson join other Democrats for a “Lincoln” matinee. Photo by Betty Bean president and the 44th. They were both tall, skinny Illinois lawyers who had served in Congress as well as in that state’s legislative body before running for president. They had both lost U.S. House races. Barack Obama invited comparisons from the get-go by kicking off his presidential campaign in Springfield, quoting the Old Rail-splitter liberally. When he won, he was sworn in on Lincoln’s bible, and he let it be known that he had drawn inspiration from Doris Kearns Goodwin’s “Team of Rivals,” which told the story of how Lincoln had co-opted former opponents like William Seward to join his cabinet, just as Obama
would appoint Hillary Clinton Secretary of State. There were many similarities, but none has provided as much hilarity as the notion of 21st century secession. Lincoln’s election triggered the single-file exodus of the southern states from the union, who left behind eloquent declarations of secession citing the institution of slavery as the key issue, with Mississippi’s being the most explicit. “Our position is thoroughly identified with the institution of slavery – the greatest material interest of the world. Its labor supplies the product, which constitutes by far the largest and most important portions
of commerce of the earth. These products are peculiar to the climate verging on the tropical regions, and by an imperious law of nature, none but the black race can bear exposure to the tropical sun. These products have become necessities of the world, and a blow at slavery is a blow at commerce and civilization. That blow has been long aimed at the institution, and was at the point of reaching its consummation. There was no choice left us but submission to the mandates of abolition, or a dissolution of the Union, whose principles had been subverted to work out our ruin.” Discussing the tragedy of the Civil War and racial injustice in America in the same breath as the 30,000plus Tennesseans who have signed a secession petition since Obama’s re-election is like comparing a killer typhoon to a clown car wreck. But there are serious points to be made: Tennessee receives more federal dollars than it contributes, which might just be a problem. On the other hand, becoming a sovereign nation could ensure UT’s chances of winning a national championship in football – if we could beat Vandy. So maybe we better stay where we are.
Speculation on federal judge Victor Ashe
until this time next year or later, but lots of speculation on names will surface between now and then. Dawn Coppock is one, as is Sevierville attorney Cyndy Richardson Wyrick. Both have been public in their interest. Pam Reeves has a distinguished background having been president of both the Knoxville and Tennessee Bar Associations. She is highly regarded and is married to city Law Director Charles Swanson. It is very possible the final Obama choice has not surfaced. The choice does not have to live in East Tennessee or Knox County. In fact, Judge Charles Neese of Greeneville was from Paris, Tenn., and Knoxvillian Clure Morton became a federal judge in Nashville. Others mentioned as a possible federal judge include former state Rep. Wayne Ritchie, Don Bosch, Greg Isaacs, Supreme Court Justices Gary Wade (also from
Sevierville) and Sharon Lee from Madisonville. All are Democrats. Ultimately, Sens. Alexander and Corker will have to agree to whomever the White House chooses in order to secure confirmation. U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper of Nashville is the senior House Democrat and normally would have a voice in recommendations to the White House. He was an early Obama supporter over Clinton in Tennessee in 2008. However, Tennessee is not a high priority state for President Obama as there are only two Democrats in the congressional delegation. Tennessee is solid GOP territory. Cooper’s recommendations are not always followed by the Obama White House. ■ Tank Strickland (Rogero mayoral assistant and former chair of Knox County Commission) was hospitalized a few weeks ago with breathing issues. He has been home on Gardenia for over a week but says he is improving and looks forward to getting back to work. ■ State Rep. Ryan Haynes, who is chair of the Knox County legislative delegation, has reached out to
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Nownes to speak The Third and Fourth District Democratic clubs will host UT professor Dr. Anthony Nownes speaking on the recent election at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golf Club Rd. Info: Dr. Lorraine Hart at 637-3293.
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Out of the shadows Woman seeks to raise epilepsy awareness By Jake Mabe They are called grand mal seizures. Heather Webb says when one happens, her body becomes rigid. Her heart beats rapidly. She falls like axed timber, losing consciousnesses. Her eyes roll back into her head. She jerks violently. Heather has epilepsy. She was diagnosed with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy when she was 12. “I was on my way to school and suddenly dropped my books and papers on the school bus,” she says. “I blacked out. I just wasn’t there. My sister Krissy was taking (health occupational) classes at the time and just happened to have been studying seizures. The teacher told her I needed to go straight to the hospital.” Doctors told Heather she had a 50/50 chance of growing out of it. She didn’t. Her epilepsy worsened. “I went through so many medicines. I was a guinea pig for a long time.” She and her doctors have found a trio of medications that help control her epilepsy as well as possible. In 2000, she had a vagus nerve stimulator installed, a computerized electrical device similar in size, shape and implant location to a heart pacemaker that connects to the vagus nerve in the neck. She carries a magnet with her that can be swiped near the implant to stop a seizure. “It basically saved my life.” Heather says she witnessed another person have a grand mal seizure while she was working in a restaurant. “It can be very scary for a person who witnesses it.” Some with severe epilepsy, Heather says, often live “in the shadows,” as she puts it, fearful they might lose their job. Heather has not been able to drive for eight years. She admits that epilepsy has made some relationships difficult. According to the Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee’s website, “People with epilepsy may be embarrassed or fearful about their seizures and they may have to contend with the ignorance and fear of other people. Some people work through these issues on their own, and others may need some help from a nurse or a professional counselor to deal with them effectively.” Heather is on a mission to bring the disorder out of the shadows. She has
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■ More than three million Americans have epilepsy and 200,000 cases are diagnosed annually. ■ Seizures can last from a few seconds to a few minutes. ■ If someone is experiencing a seizure, do not try to restrain them or put any object (especially a finger) in their mouth. ■ Remove any nearby dangerous objects and, if the person has fallen, turn them on their side and place something soft under their head. For more tips and info, visit www. efeasttn.org, call The Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee at 522-4991 or visit www.akfus.org.
shared her story through traditional and social media during November’s Epilepsy Awareness Month. She would love to talk to middle or high school health students about epilepsy. In 2010, she was named an ambassador for the Knoxville region of The
Anita Kaufmann Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate the public not to fear epilepsy and seizures. It also raises money for medicinal research and to hopefully find a cure. Heather is planning to organize a benefit concert or some other event for the
Foundation’s Purple Day on March 26. Heather enjoys singing in church and says her faith sustains her. But, she admits that some days are just plain rough. “Any seizure can kill a person. You always wonder if this is the day you’re going to have your last seizure. Once, I fell and hit my head on concrete blocks. I busted my head open and lost control of my bodily functions. I woke up
in the hospital two hours later and for an hour after I awakened, my body was paralyzed.” She says some days she asks “why?” “But then, I get back up. I keep on going. If you stay down, you’re not going to get anywhere.” Anyone interested in helping Heather raise epilepsy awareness or help organize the local Purple Day event should email her at callmefeather@gmail.com.
Heather Webb
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Retirement sell-off furniture liquidation Name brand furniture will be sold at a fraction of the original value! Mynatts Furniture is celebrating the retirement of Tommy and Jewell Walker, the owners of the company. After proudly serving the furniture industry since 1957, Tommy and Jewell are moving in a new direction. It’s the end of an era. To send them off in style, come join us for the biggest retirement sale in the history of Mynatts Furniture starting Thursday, Nov. 29, at 10 a.m. As a special thank you to their loyal customers, every living room, every dining room, every bedroom & every piece of premium bedding will be offered at the biggest discounts in our history! This event is anything but ordinary with 30,000 plus sq.ft. of unexpected values throughout the store. Truck loads of new merchandise are arriving daily for this one-time sale event. Never before and never again will you be able to purchase name-brand furniture and mattresses at unbelievable prices.
Duane Mynatt, Jewell Walker and Tommy Walker stand in front of Mynatts Furniture store.
Doors open Thursday, Nov. 29, 10 a.m. sharp. Sorry, no one admitted before.
It’s going to be a total and absolute wall-towall sell off! Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of furniture and bedding will be offered to the public at prices far below what you would expect to pay. Don’t miss out! You can still pick up your lay-a-ways and special orders and make your monthly payments at this location until further notice.
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Who killed Tennessee football? In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to the University of Tennessee athletics department, PO Box 15016, Knoxville, TN 37901. *** Autopsy results are pending. Investigations continue. Official explanations and excuses are under deep cover. Leaks are scarce but most of us think we already know who killed Tennessee football. Here is the plot: Five consecutive seasons with six or more losses is the absolute worst in the colorful history of the Volunteers. This is plain and simple awful. It is also inexcusable. Here are the principal characters (note which names appear frequently): Dr. Joe Johnson started
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this mess by retiring as university president. Leadership has never been the same. Athletic director Doug Dickey returned to Florida to play more golf. Dickey’s replacement, nice guy Mike Hamilton, set world records as a fundraiser. He built great buildings. He lost touch with the primary mission, winning games. He may have never been in touch. Phillip Fulmer, legendary coach, was unable to win national titles on a reg-
ular basis. He had the Vols in the 2007 SEC championship game but was said to be drifting toward decline. Too loyal, assistants on cruise control. Recruiting was slipping, league running away from him. Fans were distressed. Strange sequence: Hamilton awarded Fulmer a raise and contract extension and promptly fired him. How it was handled, on homecoming week, was brutal. Fulmer’s record looks pretty good in retrospect. So, who killed Tennessee football? Fulmer didn’t. Hamilton, listening to former UT student manager and current super agent Jim Sexton, hired Lane Kiffin. Al Davis, godfather of the Oakland Raiders, said the boy coach would destroy the
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calendar don’t bother some people, but I have spent so much of my life working in the church that I pay close attention. I always felt a trifle For all that has been, thanks. cheated when the Saturday For all that will be, yes. after Thanksgiving was (“Markings” Dag Hammarskjöld) spent at the church hanging banners and setting up As I write this, I am still paper after Thanksgiving Advent wreaths because making lists and perusing and before the first Sunday the season of expectation recipes and planning for in Advent. (and the new church year) I am thankful for that. Thanksgiving. But this began on the Sunday of The vagaries of the Thanksgiving weekend. column will appear in your
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UT program and take the university down with him. That was an exaggerated forecast. Well, somewhat. Young Kiffin spent $2 million Tennessee dollars to bring along daddy Monte as defensive guru. Neither knew the first thing about stopping spread formations. The Arkansas wildcat was a total mystery. Young Kiffin said and did wild and reckless things. He, Ed Orgeron and/or unscrupulous associates caught the eye and ear of the NCAA. Violation police were closing in when the gang fled west, to Southern Cal. The mattress fire may not have been Hamilton’s fault. I will say probation is really embarrassing for losing teams. What happened next was a blunder. Hamilton chose Derek Dooley and told us
good times would follow. Derek was very lucky to land a lucrative, long-term contract for one of the better reconstruction jobs in the country on the strength of availability, family name, Southern lingo, law degree, 17-20 record at Louisiana Tech and earlier affiliation with Nick Saban. The aforementioned Mr. Sexton negotiated the deal. We now know Dooley was also unlucky. He was overmatched and the victim of several unfortunate incidents. Losing quarterback, receiver and safety to injury was hurtful. Counting to 11 was troublesome. So was Da’Rick. October schedules were overloaded. The inexplicable loss to Kentucky last year was deadly. Considerable pain was self-inflicted. Dooley’s scramble of assistants contributed to con-
fusion. Worst mistake was turning the defense over to Sal Sunseri. Let me say this politely: It didn’t work. Dooley and helpers, coming and going, recruited reasonably well but failed to gain on superior foes. Talent evaluation was fuzzy. Tennessee secured several players who can’t play. Precise measurables? To quote the former coach, you are what the record says you are, 4-19 in the SEC. He did improve the culture. Who killed Tennessee football? Hamilton is most often mentioned in this sad postmortem. Hamilton fired Fulmer without a plan. Hamilton hired Kiffin – and Dooley on the rebound. Hamilton is the prime suspect. Chancellor Jimmy Cheek? Is he a person of interest? Not much.
I suppose I selfishly wanted more time with family, but it was more than that. I wanted Thanksgiving to have its own time and then just a little space before we were ready to dive right into Advent and Christmas. That may be the reason I always want to put up the Chrismon tree and leave it bare and dark the first Sunday in Advent, then add the Old Testament Chrismons the next week, and the New Testament symbols the next, and finally on the Sunday before Christmas—TaDa, TaDa!—to turn on the tiny white lights. In my mind, at least, it
is one way to live out the season of expectancy, the time of waiting, the looking and leaning forward in time to a new thing that is about to happen. So, this year I am pleased that Advent begins in December, right where it belongs. (See, it really doesn’t take much to make me happy!) We will begin a new season in a new month, and we will sing the old songs that are always new and God will do a new thing! And as I clean and plan and prepare for Thanksgiving, I do so with my heart still planted firmly in that season of remembering the blessings
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By Theresa Edwards Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church held their annual craft fair with more than 40 vendors participating, an increase from last year’s 30. Coordinated by the church’s communication committee, proceeds will go toward upgrading the marquee sign on the front corner at the “Karns red light” which announces both church and community events.
Wanda Arnold handcrafts one-of-a-kind Christmas ornaments. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com
“The sign is very old and not noticeable. It definitely needs improveWendy McGlasson shows the ment,” said Judy Graham, church’s cookbook, “Favorites who helped at the event from our Table,” available at with coordinator Julie the church office. Proceeds Moorefield. In addition to crafts, a bake will benefit the praise band’s purchase of an updated piano. sale was held plus a door-
prize drawing for a free cake. There will be a “very merry anti-malaria holiday concert” 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at Beaver Ridge with vocalist Jo Ludwig and pianist Jean Osborne along with some very special surprise guests.
Morgan McGlasson holds dolls at Adrienne’s Attic. The business makes doll clothes from special clothing such as a daughter’s first dress, replicating it to doll-size fashions to preserve memories.
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kids Brown signs with North Greenville University Powell High senior Paige Brown signed to play softball at North Greenville University next year. Brown played for the Panthers all four years of high school and was often seen behind the plate catching or taking care of business on first base. While at NGU she will play third base. “Paige is a leader on and off the field,” said travel team coach Alison Graham. “She is a key player in any situation; a clutch hitter and great on defense.” While in school, she plans to study marketing. Her parents are Teresa and D.J. Brown and sister is Amanda Wagner. Grandparents
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Powell Elementary holds Thanksgiving lunch Jihan Cox enjoys lunch with her daughter, Nissi, during a Thanksgiving lunch at Powell Elementary. The cafeteria staff prepared a harvest meal for families to enjoy together during lunchtime. Photo submitted
Dickl gets national honor Jon Dickl, director of school nutrition for Knox County Schools, has been elected as the southeast regional director of the School Nutrition Association. The nonprofit professional organization represents more than 55,000 members in Virginia, South and North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee.
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are Connie and Dile Brown and Lorene and Verlin McCarty. Her travel coaches are Jimmy and Alison Graham.
Powell Elementary 5th-grade student council officers are secretary Chloe Wilson, treasurer Chase Terry, vice president Griffin McClanahan and president Kymberli Hensley. Student Council members help in a variety of ways at the school and most recently were a part of the burying of the time capsule. Photo submitted
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The Knox County Retired Teachers Association honored six promising educators at a recent luncheon. Each was selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship through an essay process. Scholarship winners are: (front) Kayla Gass (student teacher at West High), Crystal Roark (student teacher in Greenville), Sara Tait (student teacher at Powell High), Haley Mynatt (CAK graduate and student teacher at Farragut Intermediate), Shelly Jenkins (student teacher at Pond Gap Elementary); (back) Brett Coleman (Bearden High graduate and student teacher at Hardin Valley Academy. Photo by Ruth White
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Hall has it! Shopper-News Presents Miracle Makers
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It’s almost time for the final bell at South-Doyle Middle School, but 6th grade social studies teacher Donna Hall looks like she’s in the middle of her day. A big tote bag sits on the floor behind her desk. She won’t walk out to her car until it’s stacked full of student papers that she’ll work on until deep into the night. “A lot of people think teachers have such an easy job – ‘Oh, you’re off for the whole summer’ – but there aren’t too many nights when I don’t go home with this bag full,” said Hall, who has taught for 30 years. She has built a reputation for caring for her students, colleagues and community. She also has a reputation for making her world history classes fun. “I’ve been known to wear a Julius Caesar outfit when we study Rome or a toga when we take up Greece. “When we studied Mesopotamia, I let them know this is present-day Iraq. I try to bring it back to them, to help them understand how it affects their lives.” The daughter of the late Frances and Bill Sarrett, Hall studied education at UT, graduating from Holston High School with a degree in education. She’d always known she wanted to teach, but such jobs were hard to come by, so she went to work with her father at International Harvester. She married and moved to Nashville and Alabama and North Carolina over the next few years, eventually picking up some substitute teaching work. When she finally returned to Knoxville, she got a job teaching at Sunnyview Primary School, then Ramsey Elementary until it closed and she was moved back to Sunnyview. Her daughters Renee and Emily went with her. In 2001, her friend and co-worker Emily Hurst decided to transfer to South-Doyle and wanted Hall to go with her. “I told her, ‘I can’t. They’re too big, too mean. …’ But she talked me into
South-Doyle Middle School teacher Donna Hall Photos by Betty Bean
it and there’s no difference. They’re just taller. That’s the only difference between middle school and elementary school. And they still don’t come with paper and pencil.” It was a big year – she sold her house, changed schools and remarried. Her husband is former Knox County Register of Deeds Steve Hall – “The original,” she said, explaining that there are 13 Steve Halls in Knox County. “I want to have a dinner and invite all the Steve Halls to come.” Hall is known as South-Doyle’s “Sunshine Lady” because she keeps track of weddings, births, deaths,
years, to colon cancer because she was 52 and had not had a colonoscopy. So, when everybody turns 50, I present them with this little (dark blue rubber) bracelet and tell them they have until summer to get their colonoscopy done. I make them wear it and give it back to me after they get their test.” There’s a picture of Emily’s memorial service on Hall’s wall. Much as she loves teaching, she’s begun to dream about having time to travel to places she’s been to in books – particularly Rome, which she says is on her “bucket list,” and to Egypt, which fascinates her. “I would probably go on another five or six years, but Steve is wanting to retire and I don’t want to work if he’s not working. One day I think I’m going to retire, but the next day I think ‘What would I do?’ “I want to stay with the kids until I can’t remember stuff.”
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By Sandra Clark Steven Herzog, owner of the Sandler Training franchise in Knoxville, offered solid tips to improve sales to members of the Powell Business and Professional Association in November. “A lot of people can tell you no; fewer can say yes or no,” he said, urging sales reps to get past gatekeepers. “Learn to call at the top.” Herzog spoke from experience, fielding questions from the group. To retailers he said: “You spend a lot of money to get customers to walk through your door. Don’t run them off. “Don’t say, ‘May I help you?’ Instead, say, ‘Welcome. Have you been here before?’ “They will say yes or no. Either way, you say, ‘And what brings you in today?’ “People like to buy, but they don’t like to be sold to. Help them through the process of buying, then get out of their way.” Herzog listed three components of success: technique, attitude and behavior. Of these, he said the most important is behavior. “Try to level out your ups and downs. Be consistent. Set conservative goals, but be consistent.” Herzog recalled visiting the PBPA about 12 years ago when Rockies star Todd Helton spoke. He’s always interested in guiding prospects into his training program. Info: www.firstinsales.com or 470-4224.
Team members are (front) Luke Coffey, Andrea Coffey, Kim Carter, April Brooks, Lindsay Rebert, Troy Rebert; (back) Amy Viars, James Viars, John Ewart, Meghan Elkins, John Goodwin and Brad Hood. Photo submitted Steve Herzog speaks to the PBPA.
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A team of 12 runners from president, Daniel Monday Tennova Healthcare raced for vice president, Jessica 198 miles from Chattanooga Weber for secretary and Steve Mouser for treasurer. to Nashville the weekend of Nov. 9 to raise money for Crown College offers CTE CARDIAC Kids. The team, sponsored by Crown College was the East Tennessee Cardiovascufeatured business last week, lar Research Foundation, beand vice president C. Scott Pauley gave gan the relay in Chattanooga a spirited on Friday at 8 a.m. and completed the course in 27 hours explanation and 26 minutes. Each team of programs member ran three times in at the Powell predetermined portions of institution. the track with each run rangMichael ing 1.8 miles to nine miles. Mabe was inThe team raised $3,000 troduced as this year and has raised Michael Mabe the school’s about $10,000 during the new director past three years. of the School of Trades and More than 240 teams Technology, “where target- participated in this year’s ed education meets employ- Ragnar Relay. The CARDIment opportunities.” AC Kids team, led by John Mabe is an experienced Ewart, executive director of diesel mechanic who owned Tennova Health and Fitness and operated an automotive Center, finished first in the business for 15 years. corporate category and 35th He then worked for U.S. overall. Airways for 22 years. In Not only does Ragnar al2005, he joined the Bob low teams to fundraise for Jones University School of important causes, but the New officers Applied Studies, teaching nature of the run promotes The new officers of the aviation and auto-diesel healthy living, a cause close PBPA were elected last courses. He and his wife to the hearts of the CARDIAC week: Kelley Jarnigan for moved to Knoxville in 2012. Kids team.
“We need to raise more awareness in the community about the benefits of healthy lifestyle,” said Dr. John Goodwin, team runner and physician at Turkey Creek Medical Center. “You don’t have to run 200 miles alone, but everyone needs to do a little to keep us all moving forward.” The event not only helped raise money and awareness for CARDIAC Kids, but also reminded one team member of her own journey to be able to complete such a feat. “I struggled with obesity most of my life.” said April Brooks, team runner and respiratory therapist at Tennova Healthcare’s Turkey Creek Medical Center. “I had a wakeup call after my routine blood work test generated a call from East Tennessee Cardiovascular Research Foundation to see if I would participate in a study. All my numbers were awful, and I was more than 100 pounds heavier than I am today. That was a year and a half ago. It has been a long road, but the way I feel right now, and the things I can do – like Ragnar – it’s amazing.”
How about we do everything the first week? Take the Christmas parades, for example. Does the Sheriff’s Office even own enough helicopters to buzz on Saturday, Dec. 1, the Fountain City Optimist Parade (10 a.m. from CiCi’s Pizza to Central Baptist Church), the Powell parade (5 p.m. on Emory Road from Food City to Powell High School) and the Halls parade (6 p.m. on Maynardville Pike from Halls High School to Kmart)? There are back-to-back banquets at Beaver Brook Country Club: PBPA on Friday, Nov. 30, and Halls on Friday, Dec. 7. The Halls banquet coincides with the downtown parade. And don’t forget the Fountain City Business and Professional Association’s Christmas reception. It’s 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Commercial Bank. The club’s Member of the Year will be named and the an-
■ Halls BPA Banquet, Friday, Dec. 7, at Beaver Brook Country Club. Tickets are $50. Info: Sue Walker, 925-9200. ■ Powell Banquet will be Friday, Nov. 30, at Beaver Brook Country Club. Tickets are $50. Info: Teresa Underwood, 951-9959.
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Those watching “Cupcake Wars” on the Food Network last week were surprised to see Fountain City business owners Nathan and Kathleen Robinson. Nathan says the episode will be aired several times within the next few weeks and Scrumps is the first local store to appear on “Cupcake Wars.” Scrumps opened for business in July 2001 and has been in Fountain City since October 2011. After building a kitchen, the Robinsons held a “grand opening” in April 2012. Nathan and Kathleen competed in the “Elvis, King of Cupcakes” episode and were the runners-up, advancing to the final round where they made 1,000 cupcakes in two hours. “Cupcake Wars” starts with four pairs of contestants. “The show paid our airfare and hotel accommodations to California,” said Nathan. “Contestants pay for their ingredients.” In the first round, the show’s producers designate the main ingredients, this time banana and peanut butter. The Scrumps team made a banana cake with peanut butter icing and a marshmallow drizzle and filling. It was
a winner, and they moved on. In the second round, contestants create flavors of their own choosing. Judging is by taste and decoration. The Scrumps team made a sweet potato casserole cupcake, a chocolate pie cupcake and a coconut mango cupcake. Success! They moved on. In the final round, each team is allowed four baking assistants and a carpenter. The challenge is to make and
display 250 cupcakes each of four flavors – 1,000 total – in just two hours. Nathan and Kathleen were eliminated in this round, but said the experience was great fun and hopefully will boost their business. Scrumps is located at 106 Hotel Road in Fountain City across from the park. Info: scrumpscupcakes@gmail. com.
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and delivery service to the North Knoxville community,” says Jason Thurman, Director of Routes with Prestige. “My time is valuable, and I need all the time I can get, so I am sure that our customers feel the same way.” Today’s busy lifestyles leave little time for m a n aging l i fe’s details, b u t with help from Prestige’s pickup and delivery service it is simple to look your best without the hassle of driving to and
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Safe travel this holiday season By Rob Webb Over the holidays, we look forward to spending qu a l it y time with our loved ones, some of whom we may not see during the Webb rest of the year. AAA estimated that 43.6 million people traveled more than 50 miles this Thanksgiving weekend, and 90 percent did so by car. And the holiday season has just begun! As Christmas approaches, even more people will
hit the road, and with more vehicles on the highways, that unfortunately means increased risk of car accidents. More than 30 percent of these accidents are alcohol-related. If you host a gathering at your house, it is your responsibility to make sure your friends don’t leave impaired. Designate sober drivers and offer nonalcoholic beverage options. And remember: Even if you’re completely sober, that doesn’t mean the other drivers are. As you travel for the holidays, keep these safety tips in mind: ■ Get a good night’s sleep before you travel. Fa-
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Wonder when it happened that the string of days immediately following Thanksgiving Day acquired flashy new names? We all know about Black Friday. The day after Thanksgiving is so named because for many retailers it’s their biggest sales day of the year, turning balance sheets from red to black. This is a day that historically – if you can refer to a decade or so as “history” – belongs to the bricks and mortar retailers, rather than to online merchandisers. Next up is “Small Business Saturday” or “Small Saturday,” a nationwide reminder to us all to support local entrepreneurs who have put their hearts and souls into the small businesses they own and operate. As their businesses thrive, so do the communities they serve. Their success is ours. And now we’re told that the next day on the calendar is to be called “Sofa Sunday” because of an iPad app containing about
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sociation of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies, who warn it will hit shoppers who go into debt on Black Friday and Small Saturday and Cyber Monday like a ton of bricks when they check their finances and learn that their personal balance sheets turned from black to red during the holiday shopping spree. That takes care of six days. No mention yet of Wednesday. I have a suggestion. How does Weary Wednesday sound to you? Or better yet: “Worn-out just thinking about it all Wednesday?” ■ What a deal! If you’ve been to Arby’s lately your order-taker asked, “Would you like to contribute a dollar to Alzheimer’s and receive an Arby’s coupon book worth $20?” That’s a no-brainer, for sure. Arby’s has about 150,000 of the books to sell. Sure would be a terrific stocking stuffer. Where else can you get a $20 gift for a buck?
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Open house, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., hosted by Union County Arts Co-op, 1009 Main St. in Maynardville. Locally made crafts, Christmas gifts and decorations. A drawing will be held to win a bag of handmade Christmas ornaments. Rummage sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., North Acres Baptist Church, 5803 Millertown Pike. Everything from baby toys and cribs to toddler, teens and adult clothes. Concessions sold all day. Proceeds to college ministry Overflow trip to Passion 2013 in Atlanta. Info: 4545652 or www.northacres.net.
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Holiday Shopping Open House, 3-6 p.m. Saturday and 12:30-3 p.m. Sunday, Powell Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 2910 W. Emory Road. Handmade Guatemalan gifts for sale to benefit Nuestros Niños, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Info: 938-8311.
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Halls Cleaners’ coat drive. Drop off used coats at Halls Cleaners, 7032 Maynardville Highway, or Robbins Cleaners on Broadway in Fountain City to be cleaned and distributed. Info: 922-4780.
SATURDAYS THROUGH DEC. 29 Turkey Shoot and Trade Day, 8 a.m., 6825 Tindell Lane, off Tazewell Pike. Fundraiser for summer baseball team.
MONDAY-FRIDAY, THROUGH DEC. 17 Food drive held by the Edward Jones office of Justin Myers, 713 E. Emory Road, Suite 102, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring nonperishable food items to be donated to local food pantries to help those in need this holiday season. No cash or checks as donations can be accepted. Info: Barbara Allison, 938-4202.
THROUGH WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19 Fountain City Art Guild Holiday Show and works by Gibbs area Knox County Schools students in the student exhibit area, Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave. Open: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. second, third, fourth Saturdays. Info: fcartcenter@ knology.net, 357-2787, www.fountaincityartctr.com.
FRIDAY, NOV. 30 KSO Storytime - How Many Cats? 10:30 a.m., Powell Branch Library. Join KSO musicians as they explore the importance of numbers and counting. Preschool aged children and their parents.
SATURDAY, DEC. 1 Handel’s “Messiah” Sing-Along, 7 p.m., Norris UMC, 62 Ridgeway, Norris. Presented by Clinch Valley Community Chorus and Orchestra. Audience participation voluntary. Info: Sandy Wells, 659-0840. “Beaded Christmas Earrings” 1-4 p.m., with Kathy Seely, at the Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris. Registration deadline: Nov. 26.To register: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net. City of Luttrell Christmas Parade, noon. To register to participate: 992-0870. Free women’s self-defense class, noon, Overdrive Martial Arts & Fitness, 7631 Clinton Highway. Info: www.overdrivema. com or 362-5562. Fountain City Christmas Parade, 9 a.m.noon. Halls Christmas Parade, 6 p.m. Breakfast with Santa for children in Norwood, Powell and Halls, 8:30-10:30 a.m., hosted by Norwood UMC, 2110 Merchants Drive. Pancake breakfast is free, but a canned good for the food pantry is requested.
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SUNDAY, DEC. 2 Gibbs Christmas Parade, 2:30 p.m.; line up at 1:45 at Gibbs High School. No entry fee, donated canned food accepted for the Corryton Food Pantry. Info or preregister entry: Larry Dougherty, 898-3532; Eddie Jones, 789-4681; or email gibbschristmasparade@ gmail.com. Handel’s “Messiah” Sing-Along, 4 p.m., Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church, 1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge. Presented by Clinch Valley Community Chorus and Orchestra. Audience participation voluntary. Info: Sandy Wells, 659-0840. “A Very Merry Anti-Malaria Holiday Concert,” 4 p.m., Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway. Donation offering will be taken to support Holston Conference pledge to help eradicate malaria. Info: 690-1060, www. beaverridgeumc.com.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5 KSO Storytime - How Many Cats? 10:30 a.m., Halls Branch Library. Join KSO musicians as they explore the importance of numbers and counting. Preschool aged children and their parents.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, DEC. 7-8 Christmas Craft Fair, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday in Sunnybrook Apartments clubhouse, 4500 Doris Circle. Christmas crafts, baked goods and snacks. Info: 922-9124 or visit www. sunnybrookaptstn.com. The Life of Christ Christmas Drive-Thru exhibit ,7-9 p.m., 746 Tazewell Pike, Luttrell. Hosted by Fellowship Christian Church. Also participating: Cedar Ford Baptist, Clear Branch Baptist, New Friendship Baptist, Hubbs Grove Baptist, Union Baptist and Warwick’s Chapel Baptist. All invited.
SATURDAY, DEC. 8 Needle-Felted Snowmen class, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the The Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Registration deadline, Dec. 3. Info or to register: 494-9854, www.appalachianarts.net or stop by the center. Christmas bazaar, 1-5 p.m., City on a Hill Church, 3001 K nox v ille Center (formerly East Town Mall), located next to The Rush. Admission: $1 per person. Vendors include: Thirty One, Premier Jewelr y, Sail-Away Candles and Lamps, A rbonne, Signature Formal, A rt by Jackie, Homemade Goods, and more.
MONDAY, DEC. 10 Joint Christmas/Hanukkah Party – Halls Republican Club and West Knox Republican Club, 6 p.m., Rothchild Catering Center, 8807 Kingston Pike. Tickets: $25 per person. For tickets: Suzanne Dewar, 689-4671, or Nick McBride, 680-8807.
TUESDAY, DEC. 11 Holiday After Hours, sponsored by Fountain City Business and Professional Association, 4:30-7 p.m., $6, Commercial Bank. Silent auction, networking. Info: Beth Wade, info@fountaincitybusiness.com.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, DEC. 14-15 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Barbara Robins, presented by The WordPlayers and The Arts at Pellissippi State, 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Clayton Performing Arts Center on the main campus of Pellissippi State Community College, 10915 Hardin Valley Road. Info/reservations: 694-6684 or www. pstcc.edu/arts/theatre.
SATURDAY, JAN. 5 Free women’s self-defense class, noon, Overdrive Martial Arts & Fitness, 7631 Clinton Highway. Info: www.overdrivema.com or 362-5562.
MONDAYS, JAN. 7, 14, 21 AND FEB. 4 Mindfulness and Clay, 6-7:30 p.m., with Sandra McEntire, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Registration deadline: Jan. 10. Info: www.appalachianarts.net.
TUESDAYS, JAN. 8 AND 15 Weaving 201, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with Carol Pritcher, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Registration deadline: Jan. 4. Info: www.appalachianarts.net.
SATURDAYS, JAN. 12 TO FEB. 16 Take Your Pottery to the Next Step, 1-4 p.m., with York Haverkamp, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Registration deadline: Jan. 7. Info: www.appalachianarts.net.
SATURDAY, JAN. 19 Comedy Night – Rhythm & Laughter, 7:30 p.m. at Jubilee Center, presented by the Powell Playhouse. Info: 947-7428, 256-7428.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY FEB. 23-24 Are we Listening?: “The Diary of Adam and Eve” and “Louder, I Can’t Hear You,” 7:30 p.m. at Jubilee Center, presented by the Powell Playhouse. Info: 9477428, 256-7428.
THURSDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 11-14 “Puss and Boots” at Jubilee Center, presented by the Powell Playhouse. Dinner: 6 p.m. April 11-13 only; Play: 7:30 p.m. April 11-14. Info: 947-7428, 256-7428.
THURSDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 6-9 “The Odd Couple” at Jubilee Center, presented by the Powell Playhouse. Dinner: 6 p.m. June 6-8 only. Play: 7:30 p.m. June 6-9. Info: 947-7428, 256-7428.
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672
441
674
75
40 694
162 675
70
11
9
7510 Asheville Hwy. Knoxville, Tennessee
168
71
158
11 70
131
70
40
169
616
25W
1950 Western Ave. Knoxville, Tennessee
676
169 169
11E
11E
4216 North Broadway Knoxville, Tennessee
275
62
8905 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
131
40
673
62
131 62
11501 Hardin Valley Road 162 Knoxville, Tennessee
640
677
9565 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
62
75
25W
JEFFERSO
331
441
3501 West EmoryPowell Road Powell, Tennessee
170
Blaine
7202 Maynardville Hwy. Halls, Tennessee
9
25W
GRAINGE
61
331
131
33
61
331
5078 Clinton Hwy. Knoxville, Tennessee
Clinton
61
61
Plainview
332
5941 Kingston Pike (Bearden Ctr.) Knoxville, Tennessee
129 115
168
33
284 Morrell Road Knoxville, Tennessee
7608 Mountain Grove Rd. Knoxville, Tennessee
71
441 168
682
30 locations in the greater Knoxville area! NOTE: NOT ALL LOCATIONS LISTED BELOW ARE PICTURED ON THE MAP
# 609 Food City Pharmacy
# 654 Food City Pharmacy
# 676 Food City Pharmacy
2946 Winfield Dunn Pkwy., Kodak, TN (865) 933-4676
507 S. Charles Seivers Blvd., Clinton, TN (865) 457-5259
1950 Western Ave., Knoxville, TN (865) 525-6376
# 611 Food City Pharmacy
# 655 Food City Pharmacy
# 677 Food City Pharmacy
1219 E. Pkwy., Hwy. 321, Gatlinburg, TN (865) 430-9844
7510 Asheville Hwy., Knoxville, TN (865) 933-4635
5078 Clinton Hwy., Knoxville, TN (865) 689-8955
# 616 Food City Pharmacy
# 661 Food City Pharmacy
# 678 Food City Pharmacy
11501 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, TN (865) 692-5183
2221 Jacksboro Pike, LaFollette, TN (423) 566-2033
5801 Western Ave., Knoxville, TN (865) 584-0115
# 632 Food City Pharmacy
# 667 Food City Pharmacy
# 679 Food City Pharmacy
2799 Hwy. 72 N., Loudon, TN (865) 458-5312
741 Dolly Parton Pkwy., Sevierville, TN (865) 908-5018
3501 West Emory Road, Powell, TN (865) 938-2838
# 634 Food City Pharmacy
# 672 Food City Pharmacy
# 680 Food City Pharmacy
1130 S. Roane Street, Harriman, TN (865) 882-0117
9565 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN (865) 539-0580
4344 Maynardville Hwy., Maynardville, TN (865) 992-0534
# 642 Food City Pharmacy
# 673 Food City Pharmacy
# 681 Food City Pharmacy
508 E. Tri-County Blvd., Oliver Springs, TN (865) 435-1187
4216 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN (865) 686-1761
1199 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN (865) 483-2889
# 644 Food City Pharmacy
# 674 Food City Pharmacy
# 682 Food City Pharmacy
11503 Chapman Highway, Seymour, TN (865) 579-4728
5941 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN (865) 588-0972
7608 Mountain Grove Drive, Knoxville, TN (865) 573-5090
# 647 Food City Pharmacy
# 675 Food City Pharmacy
# 685 Food City Pharmacy
2135 E. Broadway Ave., Maryville, TN (865) 981-4338
8905 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN (865) 694-1935
4805 N. Broadway, Fountain City, TN (865) 281-0286
# 650 Food City Pharmacy
# 687 Food City Pharmacy
300 Market Drive, Lenoir City, TN (865) 986-7032
2712 Loves Creek Road, Knoxville, TN (865) 633-5008
# 651 Food City Pharmacy
# 688 Food City Pharmacy
1610 W. Broadway Ave., Maryville, TN (865) 380-0110
7202 Maynardville Hwy., Halls, TN (865) 922-9683
# 653 Food City Pharmacy
# 694 Food City Pharmacy
1000 Ladd Landing, Kingston, TN (865) 717-7085
284 Morrell Road, Knoxville, TN (865) 691-1153
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