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■ Powell Christmas parade, 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Powell Place to Powell High School. Powell Business and Professional Association will host hot chocolate in Powell Station Park after the parade. ■ WIVK Knoxville Christmas parade, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, Gay Street.

■ Halls Christmas Festival, noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Halls Food City. Sponsored by the Halls Business and Professional Association. The annual Halls Christmas parade has been cancelled this year due to construction on Maynardville Pike. ■ Karns Christmas parade, 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Karns parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Lineup is at 9 a.m. at Ingles. Route travels to Walgreens, right on Byington Beaver Ridge and back to Ingles. Contest for best float. Roger Kane is the contact. Parade put on by the business association.

Ed and Bob At-large commissioners Ed Brantley and Bob Thomas will ring the Salvation Army red kettle bells from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at the West Town Mall entrance near Charming Charlie’s. Everyone is invited to stop by to talk with Ed and Bob about items of interest. Other commissioners may join them in the fundraising effort.

You’re invited for fun at Stanley’s Stanley’s Greenhouse is hosting an open house 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at 3029 Davenport Road with refreshments, area crafts, artists and music. Info: 865-573-9591.

Powell Thanksgiving

Richard Bean’s recollections He’s worked for local government since the Coal Man, the Ice Man and Mr. Aubrey ran the show, and there’s not much Richard Bean, superintendent of the juvenile detention facility that is named for him, has forgotten. Bean was a 1959 graduate of Powell High School – Earl Hoffmeister was the football coach, Jim Monroe his principal. It took him five years and a summer to graduate. “People ask if I went to college, I say no. I never would have got out.”

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Matt and Cait Johnson with Archer, 15 months. Archer is the first grandson and great grandson for the Johnson family. Photos by Cindy Taylor

Carnes and the Johnsons have children who have grown up attending the meal and now help serve. But this lunch is about so much more than food. “We’ve made this communitywide,” said Carnes. “This is a way to reach out to the Powell community and bond friendships. This is a way to thank the community and an opportunity for us to let people know we can help them. We want them to see us as friends, not just To page A-3

Ready to serve the meal is Bekah Johnson, Cait, Archer and Matt Johnson, Bryan and Charlotte Johnson, Jonas, Jordan and Rick Carnes.

Melnik heads Keep Knoxville Beautiful A venerable organization has new leadership. Patience Melnik is the executive director of Keep Knoxville Beautiful. A California native, she moved to West Knox County when her husband took a job with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Melnik A d m i n i s t r at ion Laboratory in Oak Ridge. They have two boys, ages 5 and 11. Melnik has an easy laugh and a certification in grant-writing. She should do well in her new job. Two weekends ago, she cor-

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ralled a couple hundred volunteers to plant 60,000 daffodils on three interstate interchanges off I-275. Her predecessor, Allison Teeters, wrote the grant, which was funded by Lowe’s. “We finished with a half-hour to spare,” says Melnik. She is assisted by a part-time AmeriCorps worker, Alanna McKissack, who serves as program coordinator. With a limited staff, Melnik must rely on her board of directors. Bob Graves, owner of Carex Design Group, is president of the KKB board. Members are Susie Stout, Chad Weth, Fran Nichols, Jennifer Shuler, Ariel Allen, Mary Kathryn Durr, Tammy Kravitz, Allen Koch, Clark Lindsey, Casey

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McClure, Lee McCord and Ryan Money. Honorary board members are Edythe Nelle McNabb and Felicia Felder-Hoehne. Keep Knoxville Beautiful hosts an annual banquet at which it presents “orchid” awards for commercial beautification. The banquet is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, at The Standard, 416 W. Jackson Ave. Tickets are $85. Established in 1979 as the “orchids and onions,” the onion prize vanished along the way. Melnik suspects it lost favor because of its negative connotations. The late Mary Lou Horner reveled in presenting onions. Over time, a lot of eyesore properties were turned around and later got an orchid. Melnik said her organization’s

strength lies in the number of volunteers it can turn out for cleanups or planting projects. Sponsors provide supplies such as trash bags and gloves. A weakness (in this writer’s opinion) is the lack of attention to outlying areas. We drove through Halls, noting Clayton Park and the greenway connectors. In Powell, we saw the work underway to install a disc golf course. We discussed the sidewalks connecting neighborhoods in North and West Knox County and brainstormed ways to create “sit a spell” benches with modest landscaping on private property along the way.

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Alex Haley, Knoxville’s adopted son By Betty Bean

One afternoon in 1989, I picked up the phone at my desk at the Knoxville Journal and a very polite voice on the other end of the line said, “This is Alex Haley. Do you have a few minutes to talk?” I’d just written a smart-alecky item about him in the Journal’s gossip column, so I braced for verbal abuse. I mean, this was the auA 13-foot bronze statue of Alex Haley, sculpted by Tina Allen, is the centerpiece of Haley Heritage Square on Dandridge Avenue.

thor of “Roots” and “The Autobiography of Malcolm X,” two of the most important books of the late Twentieth Century. But instead of giving me the cussing I deserved, he invited me to lunch at his Cherokee Bluff condo, where he had adjacent townhouses – one his residence, the other an office. A UPS man was behind me when I knocked on his door. Alex ushered me in and opened the package. It was barbecued ribs from Quincy Jones. We went next door to his residence, where he showed me his collection of identical guayabera shirts (short sleeved cotton, with

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By Cindy Taylor More than 20 years ago Rick Carnes, owner of Clinton Highway Wrecker Service, started a Thanksgiving tradition. Wanting to do something nice for his employees, he thought providing a Thanksgiving meal would be just the thing. Seven years ago Carnes’ business neighbors and friends Bryan and Charlotte Johnson, owners of Lambert’s Auto Parts, joined the festivities. The three now co-host a Thanksgiving meal each year. Carnes and the Johnsons prepare and provide all the food with the help of a few others. “We started out doing this for employees and then added our friends,” said Charlotte. “Then we decided to invite our neighboring businesses, police officers and state troopers. Then we just started pulling people off the streets. Anyone who wants to come eat with us is welcome.” Initially the meal was pot luck. Then the hosts decided they wanted to do all of it as a blessing to the employees. As the numbers increased that became an overwhelming undertaking. The owners still do the majority of the food buying and prep but have help from a few friends, family and employees now. The Johnsons and Carnes actually serve their guests as they come through the line. As the event grew so did the number of family members who are involved.

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Patient is ready to dance again after foot surgery As soon as the weather warms, you’ll likely ﬁnd Susan Young of Knoxville in her garden, or maybe dancing with her granddaughter, Amelia, 3. Someday, she’s sure they’ll dance again while Young is wearing high heels. “I love high heels!” said Young. “When I wear high heels I feel like I’m standing on the mountain, I can do anything. I feel like I’m younger than ever at 60, I am so happy.” Young is glad to laugh today, because last year was full of sorrow. Her beloved brother was in the last stages of cancer, in their native Taiwan. At church one Wednesday night, Young got a phone call that she should come to be with him. As she ran to her car in the rain, she fell and broke her foot. She wore a special shoe to Taiwan, but the foot did not heal properly. “In Taiwan, you have to walk a lot. It’s easier than driving a car. I walked a lot, ignoring my needs. I just concentrated on taking care of my brother … focusing on him, not my foot.” In Taiwan the pain grew worse, and when she returned, Young knew she needed to see another doctor. “The pain was sharp. I could see the swelling, it was obvious. I had to walk on the other side of my foot.” She found podiatrist Dr. Cindy

Susan Young frequently arranges flowers from her garden and enjoys decorating for weddings and events at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, where she attends.

Caplan after a coworker at Whirlpool Inc., recommended her. “I was so happy to see her. She always asks me about my brother,” said Young. “She does not just target the problem, she treated me

“(Dr. Caplan) is just like a gardener. She cannot give me a complete new foot, but she really takes care. My life will be like flowers, prettier, easier to live.” – Susan Young

like I am a whole person.” Young recommended surgery at Parkwest Medical Center, using small screws and plates to hold the bones together. Unfortunately, Young fell again after surgery and a screw came out. Caplan performed a second surgery this past December. Both outpatient surgeries at Parkwest went smoothly, Young said. “They treated me so well. I did not stay there long, but before the surgery they always came to bring me everything,” she said. Now her pain is almost gone, although Young said she is not quite up to wearing high heels. “I always ask Cindy (Dr. Caplan), ‘Can I wear high heels?’ I want to have hope. She always says, ‘Not yet!’ “I was anxious before, but now I feel it’s OK; I have a good doctor here to take care of me,” said Young, who compared Caplan to a careful gardener. “Can gardeners change the season? No, they can only make the ﬂower grow prettier for the season,” Young said. “Doctors can’t change the laws of nature, but what they can do is help me go through this a little easier. “Cindy is just like a gardener. She cannot give me a complete new foot, but she really takes care. My life will be like ﬂowers, prettier, easier to live.”

The road to happy feet

Treatment options for common foot problems The foot is one of the most complex parts of the body, consisting of 26 bones connected by numerous joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Given that our feet bear all our body weight, they’re susceptible to many stresses. Foot problems can cause pain, inflammation or injury, sometimes resulting in limited mobility. Cindy Caplain, DPM, a podiatrist at Parkwest Medical Center, explains that some foot problems have a medical origin, while others can be caused or worsened by improper body dynamics or poorly fitted shoes. Shoes that fit properly and give good support can prevent irritation to the foot joints and skin. Here are some of the most common foot problems and treatment options: A bunion is a protrusion of bone or tissue around a joint. Bunions may occur at the base of the great toe or at the base of the little toe and often occur when the joint is stressed over a period of time. “You can also develop bone growth on the top of the toe joint because of limited motion and jamming the foot into tight shoes,” says Caplan. Women are more frequently affected because of tight, pointed and confining shoes. Bunions can also result from arthritis. Treatment varies depending on the pain and deformity and may include: ■ Wearing comfortable, wellfitting shoes that conform to the

shape of the foot and don’t cause pressure areas ■ Applying pads around the affected area ■ Medications such as ibuprofen ■ Orthotic control ■ Surgery Corns are callus growths that can be painful. They develop on top of the toes, often where a toe rubs against a shoe or another toe. Treatment may include shaving the layers of dead skin or applying pads around the corn area. To avoid developing corns, Dr. Caplan suggests wearing shoes with a large toe box to accommodate your foot without rubbing. A hammertoe is a condition in which the toe buckles, causing the middle joint of the affected toe to poke out, “or you may develop a lesion at the end of the toe,” Dr. Caplan explains. Treatment may include a toe pad positioned over the bony protrusion, changing footwear to accommodate the deformed toe or surgical removal. A heel spur is a bone growth on the heel bone, usually on the underside of the bone where it attaches to the plantar fascia, a long band of connective tissue running from the heel to the ball of the foot. If the plantar fascia is overstretched from running, wearing poor-ﬁtting shoes or being overweight, pain can result from the stress and inﬂammation of the tissue pulling on the bone. Over time, the body builds extra bone

in response to the stress, resulting in heel spurs. Treatment includes rest, cold packs, anti-inflammatory medication, proper stretching before activity, proper footwear or shoe inserts, corticosteroid injections or surgery. Morton neuroma is a buildup of benign tissue in the nerves running between the long bones of the foot. It occurs when two bones rub together and squeeze the nerve between them, usually between the bones leading to the third and fourth toes. Morton neuroma often causes swelling, tenderness, tingling, numbness and burning in the toes. Treatment may involve rest and/or a change in footwear that does not restrict the foot. If the problem persists, cortisone injections or surgery may be considered. Plantar fasciitis is characterized by severe heel pain, especially when standing after resting. The condition is an overuse injury of the sole surface (plantar) of the foot and results in inflammation of the fascia, a tough, fibrous band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the base of the toes. “Plantar fasciitis affects both women and men,” Dr. Caplan says. It’s more common in people

who are overweight, have ﬂat feet or high arches, or whose work requires walking or standing on hard surfaces. Walking or running, especially with tight calf muscles, may also cause the condition. Treatment includes rest, ice pack applications, nonsteroidal anti-inﬂammatory medications, and stretching exercises of the Achilles tendons and plantar fascia. The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body, connecting the calf muscle to the heel bone. This tendon is also the most common site of rupture or

tendonitis, an inﬂammation of the tendon due to overuse. Symptoms may include mild pain after exercise that worsens gradually, stiffness that disappears after the tendon warms up, and swelling. Treatment options include rest, nonsteroidal anti-inﬂammatory

medications, supportive devices and/or bandages, stretching, massage, ultrasound, strengthening exercises and surgery. With 26 bones in the foot, almost any of them can be broken. The type of fracture determines the course of treatment: Ankle joint fracture usually requires a cast and may require surgery if the bones are too separated or misaligned. Metatarsal bone fractures, in the middle of the foot, often don’t require a cast. A stiff-soled shoe may be all the support needed as the foot heals. Sometimes surgery is needed to correct misaligned bones or fractured segments. Sesamoid bone fractures affect two small, round bones at the end of the metatarsal bone of the big toe. Usually padded soles can help relieve pain, but sometimes the bone may have to be surgically removed. Toe fractures can usually heal with or without a cast. To learn more about foot and ankle structure and common problems, go to www.treatedwell.com and click the Health Information Library link. If you are suffering from foot or ankle pain, call 374-PARK for help ﬁnding a doctor who can develop a treatment plan that’s right for you.

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Samantha Stafford and Dirt By Bonny C. Millard College student Samantha Stafford has been invited to the pinnacle of dog shows, the Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show, with a Dalmatian named Dirt. The University of Tennessee business finance major from Powell has been showing dogs since she was 10, and now all her hard work is paying off. Dirt, whose official name is “Enchanted Hart Down N Dirty,” is a lively 3-year-old liver-spotted Dalmatian. Dirt will compete in the 140th annual dog show in February. The affection between Stafford, 20, and Dirt is obvious as he nuzzles her cheek with the side of his face in a “kiss.” Stafford’s mother, Linda, had a Dalmatian, so Samantha grew up with the breed. She started showing dogs at American Kennel Club events, competing in the breed ring and then later in the Junior Showmanship program. She competed in the junior program until she was 18, showing different dogs, including Lilly and Duke (Dirt’s parents). “The Juniors was such a great learning experience,” Stafford said. “You learn how to take care of the dog. You have to do it all yourself. You’re in there, and

all, she has won five Best in Specialty shows. Samantha says her favorite dog was Duke. “Duke just captured my heart. We won in Juniors twice at the National Specialty.” The first time she showed Dirt in Juniors, he was only six months old, but they were a finalist in the Southeast regional event. Dirt, who won “Best in Futurity” at the 2013 Dalmatian Club of America National Specialty, learned early how to be a championship dog. “He is No. 3 in the country currently, and he’s been invited to Westminster in New York,” she said. “The top five are invited in breed points.” Samantha travels across the country showing Dirt in competitions, working around her school schedule. She’s a member of The Dalmatian Club of America, Dalmatian Club of the Piedmont, and Tennessee Valley Kennel Club, an all-breed UT student Samantha Stafford with her dog, Dirt. club. Samantha said the clubs provide support and friendship, and she plans to they’re judging you, your sional handlers out there continue showing dogs. handling. You have to learn showed in Juniors,” Saman“I enjoy it too much. The to be patient and to win and tha added. “That’s where friendships that you make lose graciously.” they started.” doing this are just awesome. Linda said the judges are The National Specialty, I’ve got friends from Calirating the junior handlers an annual event, was a goal fornia and all the way up to and not the dogs. of Samantha’s from her Maine, Maryland, just all “Most of your profes- early days in Juniors. Over- over the place.”

25 years 4Him, a night of celebration Popular contemporary Christian group 4Him out of Alabama stopped at Grace Baptist Church on its “25 Years 4Him” reunion tour singing for more than 1,000 cheering, toe-tapping fans.

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Powell Thanksgiving businesses. For some people this may be the only time they hear the gospel.” During the meal there are ministers who speak and the gospel is presented. “Most everyone who comes is a believer but if not they get a dose of the love of Jesus from the rest of us,” said long-time friend Bill Bates. This is Brian Wages’ second year with the wrecker service. He had a massive stroke last March but is recovered enough to be back at work. He can’t say enough good things about God, the Thanksgiving meal and

Carnes. “I have never worked anywhere that I have been treated this well,” he said. “God has blessed me and the people here are so wonderful.” The event has grown each year. Last year close to 300 people attended which pretty much filled the wrecker bay inside the shop. “We all look forward to this every year,” said Charlotte Johnson. “This is a great ministry opportunity and a chance to give people a hot meal.” “This is a time when we can all come together and be thankful,” said Carnes.

Keep Knoxville beautiful Another strength is the organization’s clarity of purpose. Setting a vision to keep Knoxville “clean, green and beautiful,” the website lists these specifics: Clean: annual litter assessment, litter cleanups, public education and kids’ programs such as the “talking tree.” On average, Keep Knoxville Beautiful supports over 3,300 volunteers who remove more than 48 tons of litter from Knox County’s roads and waterways annually. Green: KKB offers its recycling trailer free of

Christian singer-songwriter Anthony Evans opened the show with a 1000-watt smile singing “Never Fail,” a high energy song of encouragement, and quickly grabbing the audience’s favor. Evans was a contestant on The Voice during season Anthony Evans two making it to the Battle Rounds on Team Aguilera. While he was eliminated of Fame for outstanding from the show, his career service, promotion and preservation of music. Othskyrocketed. Not to be outdone by the er inductees include Lionel opening act Marty Mage- Richie, Emmylou Harris, hee, Andy Chrisman, Kirk and Martha Reeves. The group officially disSullivan, and Mark Harris took the stage singing “The banded in 2009 in favor of Only Thing I Need.” With solo careers, but reunites Chrisman singing lead to for occasional performancfull force vocals from the es finding their group a remaining three members steadfast 25-year crowd faof 4Him, the audience soon vorite. “I’m so glad they’re singbegan to sing along with the catchy chorus “All I need – ing together again,” said Gatlinburg resident Sharon already have it.” Touted as one of the most Stevens. “I tried to see them successful gospel groups in a couple of times over the history, 4Him has 10 Dove years, but the shows were Awards, a Grammy nomi- always sold out or too far nation, three certified gold away. “But this is incredible, albums, and a Governor’s Achievement Award for a great show and I got to Popular Music with induc- sit up close. My birthday tion into the Alabama Hall is this week and this is the

Andy Chrisman best present ever from my days. I’ll be singing ‘All I daughter. Do you know what need – I already have it’ all an ‘ear worm’ is? It’s a song through Thanksgiving!” or phrase that gets stuck in your head, sometimes for

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who gamely attempted to clog to Rocky Top under a canopy on the lawn. I’d see him at the Fresh Market shopping for groceries – one of his last published stories (in Parade Magazine) was about a new friend, an immigrant who worked in the produce section there. Alex Haley embraced this low-rise burg. He lived by his famous maxim, “Find the good and praise it,” befriending almost everyone he met. He died of a sudden heart attack in February 1992. His family took him home to Henning, and the N.J. Ford Funeral Home in Memphis presided over his funeral. A few weeks later in Nashville, Sen. John Ford told me that Alex lay in state for two days and they changed his clothes four times. I won-

dered if they laid him out in a guayabera. Shortly thereafter, longsimmering plagiarism accusations that had dogged him since the publication of “Roots” boiled over, tarnishing his legacy. They were painful to read and took on witch hunt proportions. This week (Wednesday, Dec. 2, 6 p.m.) at the East Tennessee History Center, University of Tennessee history professor Robert J. Norrell will talk about his new book, “Alex Haley and the books that changed a nation,” which he believes could begin to rehabilitate Alex’s reputation. I’ll be there, and I’ll buy the book. It’s the least I can do for this good man who loved us as his own and left us better because he passed our way.

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charge to anyone who wants to provide recycling at an event. Beautiful: Mass plantings called “beautification mobs” dramatically improve a local landscape in a single day. KKB solicits nominations for public or private spaces in need of cleanup. A new graffitiabatement program will support victims of graffiti. Keep Knoxville Beautiful has clear goals and numerous volunteers. Under the leadership of Patience Melnik, KKB should have a great year in 2016.

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Not bad, not bad at all You wanted progress. You got progress. OK, it was eight progresses instead of 10, but not bad, not bad at all. There was one catch. Shopper readers, bless you, picked up on “what might have been” and said the frustration applies to this very entertaining Tennessee team. One called it “brutal honesty” in saying the Volunteers could have been so much more, that those infamous fourth-quarter collapses knocked them down from outstanding to well above average. Stopping Florida on fourth and 17 might have meant two more wins.

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We all applaud the successful November. Cheers. We also see through it. The schedule was front-loaded. The second half wasn’t as difficult. The Vols didn’t look all that great at times, but they did what they had to do – win five in a row. They competed. They never took a Saturday off. There is a wonderful connection between true grit, guts and glory.

The pivot point was the day after the painful loss to Arkansas. Heads were drooping. Confidence was fractured. Butch Jones pushed the right button. “We are a good football team,” he said. Enough Volunteers believed and turned the declaration into reality. Let us salute the leaders. Georgia turned out to be the swing game. That victory was good for the soul – and recruiting. The Vols peaked at Kentucky. Special teams were, to use one of Butch’s favorite words, “great.” South Carolina almost spoiled the season. At Mis-

souri, the offense ran boldly between the 20s but the fire went out in the red zone. Hail to Aaron Medley and hard-nosed tacklers. Tennessee treated Vanderbilt’s so-called crusty defense as if it were a myth. In Jones’ third season, coaching continued to evolve. The boss said Mike DeBord did an unbelievable job of setting the mentality and playing complementary football. I enjoyed his scripted opening sets. I thought some Saturdays turned too conservative, old Michigan style. You don’t need me to tell you the running attack was much improved. Consider-

ing injuries, the offensive line exceeded expectations. Coleman Thomas made a difference. Kyler Kerbyson earned a lot of respect. Downfield blocking by receivers (especially Josh Smith) was good. As the proverbial bull in a china shop, Jalen Hurd was beautiful. He caused some DBs to consider tennis or golf. No question about it, Alvin Kamara is a genuine playmaker. Interesting that Joshua Dobbs broke a Jimmy Streater running record. You may blame coaching, receiver injuries, drops or Pig bombing out for the mediocre passing game. OK to point a finger at Dobbs’ inaccuracy. Precise passes were the exception rather than the rule. Tennessee’s defense had

a chance to make this a terrific season. It didn’t finish the big ones, but it did its fair share in the eight victories. The front was tough. I am an Owen Williams fan. Hard to overlook Derek Barnett. Jalen Reeves-Maybin was very good. Darrin Kirkland made magnificent progress. Malik Foreman confused me. I thought no way, but his hustle won the South Carolina game. I hope Cameron Sutton stays for 2016 and becomes an all-American. I hope Brian Randolph can play in the NFL. I wish for Trevor Daniel a richly deserved scholarship. Get well soon, Shy Tuttle. Where are you, Dillon Bates? Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.

Majority of commissioners in favor of Midway A survey of Knox County Commissioners revealed that most either favor or are leaning toward approving a zoning change that would allow for the creation of Midway Business Park in deep East Knox County. Knoxville-Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission recommended a sector plan amendment and rezoning of the proposed 345acre business park at its Nov. 12 meeting. A vote on both requests from the Development Corporation is scheduled for a vote Dec. 21 by Knox County Commission. Four commissioners indicated they were in favor of the creation of the business park, and two said they were leaning toward a “yes” vote. Two were unwilling to take a position, and one was against the rezoning. Two did not return calls from the Shopper News. Eighth District Commissioner and chair Dave

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Wright won’t take a position until the vote is called. But recent announcements from Advanced Munitions and Lifetime Products, along with numerous rezoning requests in the county, indicate an uptick in interest in the area, he said. Fewer residents have expressed opposition to the business park than five or 10 years ago, and those who are opposed aren’t as adamant, Wright said. The proposed site is in his district. Several previous concerns have been addressed. A wastewater plan is more defined, and Interstate 40 access will be improved. The plan no longer calls for

grading of the site because parcels will be incorporated into existing topography. Cemeteries within the site still need to be addressed. He thinks an additional community meeting should be held. At-large Commissioner Bob Thomas won’t take a position yet, but most of the feedback he’s received about the business park has been positive. Residents say the county’s going to grow, he said. “It’s a fact that things change. I’m excited for East Knox County. So much is going on there.” Thomas grew up in East Knoxville. Randy Smith and Jeff Ownby are both leaning toward approval of the rezoning, but Ownby said his position would change if the cost of the project were to increase or significant opposition was expressed. Smith said recent announcements

of businesses moving to the area could signal a need for more space. John Schoonmaker, Brad Anders, Mike Brown and Ed Brantley all said they planned to vote in favor of the rezoning. Schoonmaker, who participated in Mayor Tim Burchett’s bus tour of West Knoxville business parks and attended the Nov. 12 MPC meeting, said community leaders haven’t spoken out against the East Knox business park. Brantley said the business park’s previous hurdles have been overcome. “I think it’s time to move MPC commissioner Laura Cole talks with Developon, to move forward.” ment Corporation president Todd Napier at the Charles Busler was the public hearing at Carter Elementary School on only commissioner to say the proposed business park at Midway Road. Cole, he would not support the who opposed the rezoning initially, voted yes this zoning change. He thinks time around. Photo by S. Clark the site is too small, and he would prefer a 1,000-1,500acre site in an outlying area. Sam McKenzie and Amy to the survey before press “People out there are not Broyles did not respond time. interested in extra traffic.”

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Richard Bean remembers He’s worked for local government since the Coal Man, the Ice Man and Mr. Aubrey ran the show, and there’s not much Richard Bean, superintendent of the juvenile detention facility that is named for him, has forgotten. Like Sept 1, 1962, the day he went to work serving paper for domestic relations court; April 12, 1968, the day he married Lillian; Pearl Harbor Day, 1990, the day he quit drinking. Bean was a 1959 graduate of Powell High School – Earl Hoffmeister was the football coach his senior year, Jim Monroe his principal. He was supposed to finish in 1958, but he had other priorities in those days. “I spent five years and one summer in high school. Got behind – I liked to chase women. People ask if I went to college, I say no. I never would have got out.” There were other kinds of trouble to get into, as well. “We went on a senior trip to Daytona Beach, and everybody dyed their hair blond. I had my mustache blond, my eyebrows blond and a blond ducktail. When I got back, Earl called me out on the football field and told me they were going to expel me if I didn’t dye my hair back.” The Coal Man and the Ice Man were Democrats Bobby Toole and Paul Nicely. Re-

Betty Bean publican Aubrey Jenkins was the junior partner in Jenkins & Jenkins, one of the most powerful law firms in town. More pragmatic than partisan, they were patronage machines, the men to see if you wanted a job. “Aubrey, he was the master. That’s his picture, right up there next to that calendar,” Bean said, pointing at one of the hundreds of photographs that line his office walls (It’s impossible to escape his office without getting your mug shot. With him.) The calendar page marks Feb. 1, 1972: his first day at the juvenile detention center. When he finally graduated, Bean joined the Navy, and when he got back in 1961, he worked days at Dante Food Market and weekends as a bouncer at a club on Clinton Highway. The following year, Jenkins got Sheriff Carl Ford to hire him as a deputy. “I went down to a pawn shop on Gay Street and bought me a badge and a slapjack, and I worked seven days. Never had an interview, just went to work. Six months later, I met the sheriff.” He said he learned

the importance of spelling from Juvenile Court Judge Richard Douglass – the hard way. “Judge Douglass was a mean Democrat, but he took a liking to me. He was running for re-election in ’74, and we went and bought 10,000 boxes of Band-Aids (to hand out as Election Day favors) and put his name on them but left one of the Ss off. He bought 10,000 stickers, and we had to put them stickers on the boxes. Every one of them.” Bean’s loyalty was tested again when Mayor Kyle Testerman declared war on city sanitation workers and got himself locked into a battle to keep them from unionizing. “At that time, we were city employees, and when he fired all the garbage men to keep them from joining the union, we all had to pick up garbage. Had to go in at 6:30 or 7 and we had (police captain) Mickey Snyder driving a big truck, with Calvin Housewright and Bobby Smithers on little satellite trucks. Me and Jimmy Kyle Davis, he was my recreation director, were on another truck. … One night, Kyle called everybody in and said he’d been getting complaints about the men running that route over on Sutherland sitting in Highland Memorial Cemetery drinking beer at lunchtime.

Kane drafts bill to restore LV name Richard Bean reveals the secret to his longevity on the job: BC Powder. He said, ‘I’m going to put a stop to it.’ ” (Bean confesses that he and the others would stop at a convenience store to buy bologna sandwich makings and a 12-pack and find themselves a shady spot in the graveyard to have lunch. He doesn’t sound sorry.) Over the years, he and Lillian built the “Bean Machine” and wielded considerable influence in the courthouse and beyond. Today, things are a little quieter, and Bean doesn’t seem to be as involved as in years gone by. When asked if that perception is correct, he grinned. “I’m just more underground now.” (Continued next week)

The Old Mother Hubbard effect

Old Mother Hubbard Went to the cupboard, To give the poor dog a bone; When she came there, The cupboard was bare, And so the poor dog had none.

Nothing comes easily for Knox County Schools. When technology prices drop and a Chromebook can be bought for $200 or less, multiply that times 58,000 students to get a cost of $11.6 million for Knox County Schools. Ouch! And an even more expensive problem is on the horizon. That’s the cost of personnel to keep the technology running when parent groups or businesses buy the technology. Just last month 33 businesses kicked in $250 each to buy Chromebooks for Powell High School. It’s happening all over the county. But the school system is not staffed to keep all the devices powered, wired and running. School board member Lynne Fugate summed it up at a recent meeting: “Everybody wants (the technology), but it costs a lot of money. “How do we get ahead of it? “Our parents are demanding it and are buying

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computers for the schools and we have to support it. “Let’s not lead from behind.” Gail Byard is the chief technology officer for Knox County Schools. “Chromebooks are game changers,” she said. She said a 4-year rollout at $1 million per year would put a Chromebook in the hands of each high school student and teacher. Oh by the way, KCS needs 63 additional technicians. Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre said schools in economically disadvantaged areas have bought computers with Title One funds, while other schools have committed Coupon Book dollars to technology. Board member Tracie Sanger voiced support for increased technology, but Knox County Schools has hit the Old Mother Hubbard effect. The money cupboard is bare.

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Is Victor Ashe annoying and hard to live with? Absolutely. But a guy who has written a column for Shopper News every week for five plus years is a columnist. And this newspaper will support every columnist and reporter we publish. Do we always agree with Victor? No. Will we let a politician – even one we like – get away with denying access to public information? Nope. Madeline Rogero is suffering from a bad case of second-termitis. She’s safely re-elected and now termlimited so what’s to lose? Let’s ban that dancing butter stick and egg from the top of Magpies Bakery, even though the sign ordinance clearly allows for art. Let’s just tell off the former 4-term mayor because he’s a pest. Let’s charge the Fountain City Christmas parade $1,500 for police reserve officers for the first time in 48 years. Call it another downside of term limits. Victor Ashe was a political writer in college. He’s got a hammering style, but

he’s also got a nose for news and the contacts to track down stories. I recruited Victor while he was still in Poland to write a column for Shopper News. Back when everyone was speculating on what he would do next, we struck our deal. Citizens are best served by opinions from a variety of informed sources. Lord help us all when the “news” we know comes from PR departments, be they City Hall or UT sports.

Smith is ‘all wet’ Commissioner Randy Smith was walking down Gay Street Monday en route to lunch with Mayor Tim Burchett, finance director Chris Caldwell and PR guy Michael Grider. It was a strange sight in pouring rain. Burchett was wearing his tan Carhartt jacket (which smells like a wet dog – his words). Grider was juggling an umbrella over the mayor when the men passed a mom and baby without protection from the rain. “Randy Smith just handed her his umbrella,” said Burchett. “Didn’t even tell her who he was. Just said, ‘Keep it.’”

For those who thought the Lady Vols controversy over the name change has vanished, check again. It may be back in January in Nashville when the Legislature reconvenes. Knoxville Republican state Rep. Roger Kane is drafting legislation to restore the Lady Vols name to women’s sports at UT. He is also looking at legislation to require the UT Board of Roger Kane Trustees to hold a public hearing on any issue where 25,000 citizens sign a petition asking for one. The UT Board of Trustees failed to allow legislators or the public to speak at its meeting despite 25,000 citizens asking the name be restored. One common criticism of the board is that very little discussion occurs in its public meetings, and all members seem to be in lockstep with each other. If Kane introduces these two bills, they will generate strong discussion. Over one-third of the General Assembly signed a letter to UT President Joe DiPietro urging a reversal of the name change. The board and DiPietro declined to hear the matter in a public setting. Most of this could be resolved if the board would appear interested in legislative opinions and hear them out, even if they did not adopt every proposal. UT Board vice chair Raja Jubran is often the point man for the UT administration to convince local legislators not to support these bills. He is a close friend of Gov. Haslam. Jubran has made reduction of rising tuition costs a focus of his time on the board. He takes his duties seriously. ■ Bob Whetsel, former city development director, is back from his nine-week bike ride across the southern part of the USA from San Diego to St. Augustine, Fla. He is 30 pounds lighter and sporting a beard. The trip was managed by Adventure Cycling Association out of Montana.

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Over beer at Central Flats and Taps, Whetsel, 63, reviewed the highlights of the epic trip. Whetsel has also been in the Everest region of Nepal Bob Whetsel (trekking instead of biking then), plus Cambodia and Thailand. He said 16 started on the trip and 13 completed it. Dan Duncan, husband of Lisa Duncan, retired head of the Dogwood Arts Festival, was a Knoxville participant. Others were from Canada, the Netherlands and Australia. Each day got them at least 40 miles further along and sometimes as much as 92 miles. Rest stops (meaning more than one day) occurred in Phoenix, Austin, Fort Davis and Silver City, to name several. The bikes had f lat tires. Overnights ranged from tents to hostels to motels. The trip started Sept. 14 and ended Nov. 16. All clothes and necessities were carried on individual bikes. Whetsel worked for four mayors over 23 years, starting with this writer. He said it was a memorable trip but is glad to be back in Knoxville. His next adventure is with his wife, Melynda, for a cruise in Hawaii in 2016. ■ Gov. Haslam continues to maintain high personal popularity, according to recent polls. His challenge, with three years left as governor, is Bill Haslam to translate it into more support for his legislative proposals. He is unlikely to bring up Insure Tennessee or a gas tax hike in the legislative session starting next month.

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SENIOR NOTES ■ Elmcroft of Halls 7521 Andersonville Pike Festival of Wreaths, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3. All proceeds benefit Alzheimer’s Tennessee. Community invited. Info: 925-2668. ■ Karns Senior Center 8042 Oak Ridge Highway 951-2653 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Offerings include: card games; dance classes; exercise programs; Mahjong; art classes; farkle dice games; dominoes; computer lab; billiards room. Crafting Social, 1:30 p.m. each Thursday in December. Register for: Mighty Musical Monday trip, Monday, Dec. 7; Christmas Holiday Potluck, noon Tuesday, Dec. 8 (RSVP by Friday, Dec. 4); Veterans Services presentation: VA Burial benefits, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9; Lunch and Learn: “Understanding Stroke,” noon Thursday, Dec. 10 (541-4500); “Flags on Tour,” 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11. ■ Halls Senior Center 4405 Crippen Road 922-0416 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday Offerings include: card games; exercise classes; dance classes; craft classes; Tai Chi; movie matinee each Tuesday; Senior Meals program, noon each Wednesday. Quilter and craft sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9. The O’Connor Senior Center Band will perform noon Tuesday, Dec. 15. Register for: Mighty Musical Monday at the Tennessee Theatre, Monday, Dec. 7; Christmas Party Potluck, noon Tuesday, Dec. 8. ■ Senior Citizens Information and Referral Service 2247 Western Ave. 524-2786 knoxseniors.org

Pumpkin munchin’ Artist Scottie Baxter, gift shop president Gail Morell and O’Connor Senior Center manager Sue Massingill pose in front of Exceptional Gifts and Crafts Shop at the O’Connor Senior Center

O’Connor gift shop is ‘exceptional’ By Cindy Taylor Located inside the O’Connor Senior Center in Northeast Knoxville is what center manager Sue Massingill refers to as “the best kept secret in town.” The secret she is referring to is an art center/gift shop featuring unique and beautiful handmade items crafted by members of the center. The Exceptional Gifts and Crafts Shop is a small space filled with collections of wood carvings, oil paintings, jewelry, pottery, blown glass and an abundance of other crafts. You can pick up handmade greeting cards for about $1. Selection and price are incredible. The art center was established more than 20 years ago. Gail Morell has managed the shop for 12 years. “Our seniors love to display their handmade items here and shop for gifts too,” said Morell. “Profits from sales in the shop go to sup-

port the O’Connor Center.” Senior artists can bring their work to the center to be sold on consignment. There is a $10 fee per year to become a member of the gift shop. Artists donate one day per month to work the shop. Currently more than 15 senior artists display and sell their work in the gift shop. Gift shop hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your Christmas list and cash or checks. You won’t want to leave empty-handed and they don’t take credit cards. While you’re enjoying a shopping spree at the gift shop be sure to tour the rest of the facility. You may be amazed at what you find. The center offers physical fitness classes, creative writing, art classes, discounted lunch, health screenings, health instruction, neurobics and too many more activities to list. An Internet café should be open on-site by the end of the year. Of

course everyone has heard of the O’Connor Singing Seniors. There is also a band and drama group. Minimum age to participate in the activities offered at the center is 50. Anyone is welcome to tour or make purchases in the gift shop. A visit to the center will most likely afford you many new friends. “We average more than 200 senior visitors daily,” said Massingill. “Our goal is to help seniors add life to their years.” Upcoming holiday events include the Singing Seniors Holiday Concert - December 2; Crafts by Candlelight - Dec. 8; Christmas 1945, the O’Connor Silver Stage Players - Dec. 10; Downton Abbey Tea - Dec. 11 and a Christmas sale Dec. 15. The John T. O’Connor Senior Center is at 611 Winona Street. Info: 523-1135. Info and a daily calendar available at www.knoxseniors. org/oconnor

Before a visit to the local pumpkin patch, residents of Morning Pointe of Powell make a quick stop at Einstein Bros. Bagel Shop on Cedar Bluff Road, where manager Terry Morris provided fresh baked (just for them) pumpkin muffins with Cream Cheese icing! Pictured are Jane Hodges (at top) and Margaret Herbison, licking icing off of her fingers.

Festival of Wreaths at Elmcroft Support Alzheimer’s Tennessee by bidding on a wreath as Elmcroft of Halls sponsors the second annual Festival of Wreaths from 3:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3. UT choral group will perform from 6-7 and winners will be announced at 7 p.m. All are invited.

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Powell family comes home

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By Cindy Taylor The Rev. Todd Stinnett and wife Charisma are not new to Powell; just to the pastorate at Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. Both are Powell High graduates. Married in 1998, the couple moved to North Carolina then Morristown. Now back in their home community, Stinnett says they couldn’t be happier. “My wife and I grew up here, we graduated here and our families are here,” he said. “When God opened the door for us to come back we were blown away. What’s not to love about Powell? God has met the desire of our hearts.” Stinnett says he surrendered to the call of gospel ministry shortly after his senior year at Powell High School. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and holds a doctorate from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Stinnett says the move back to Powell is totally a “God thing. “My wife ran into her great aunt whom she had not seen in a long while at a craft fair,” he said. “Through that connection and a few others my name was brought before the church.” Stinnett says he was aware that Black Oak

What’s in a year? And God said, “Let there be lights in the dome of the sky to separate the day from the night; and let them be for signs and for seasons and for days and years. … (Genesis 1:14 NRSV)

The Stinnett family: (front) Benjamin, 8, Madison, 12, Elijah, 4, Shelby, 10, Nicholas, 13, Tanner, 15; (back) the Rev. Todd and wife Charisma Photo submitted Heights had done great things for God in the past. When he was approached for the position of pastor he saw it as an opportunity to witness God do a great work of revival. “That is exactly what He is doing and we stand in awe of His work.” He says that Black Oak Heights is filled with people who love God and His word. “They don’t question the absolute truth of the bible and they are so focused on taking the gospel to the na-

tions.” Stinnett and Charisma have six children. “My wife says there was a period of several years where it felt like she was pregnant all the time,” he said. “Every day is taken up with something and there is little time for rest. But I would rather wear out than rust out.” Stinnett has been serving as pastor of Black Oak Heights for three months. He says those have been the three best months of his life

so far. “It is good to be back in Panther country,” he said. “God’s vision is my vision. Everything thing we do is driven by the Great Commission. God has left us here to make disciples. We will continue to do so until Jesus comes back.” Black Oak Heights Baptist Church is at 405 Black Oak Drive. Info: bohbc. org or 689-5397. Watch the television broadcast from 12:30-1:30 p.m. each Sunday.

Thanksgiving for Whittle and Northwest By Cindy Taylor Fellowship Church North continually blesses the community by providing services to its neighborhood. The week of Thanksgiving, church members filled 40 baskets with more than enough food to give families in need at Whittle Springs and Northwest middle schools a happy Thanksgiving. Baskets contained hams, turkeys, traditional sides, bread and desserts. Volunteers delivered the baskets to the schools on Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Family members could

Volunteers from Fellowship Church North fill the Parent Resource Center at Whittle Springs Middle School with Thanksgiving food baskets. Photos by Cindy Taylor

FAITH NOTES Community services ■ 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 the John 5 Food Pantry. Info: 938-2611. Your call will be returned. ■ 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.

Classes/meetings ■ Church Women United

Knoxville-Knox County meeting, 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, Second UMC, 1524 Western Ave. Info: 524-1689. ■ First Comforter Church, 5516 Old Tazewell Pike, hosts MAPS (Mothers At Prayer Service) noon each Friday. Info: Edna Hensley, 771-7788. ■ Powell Church, 323 W. Emory Road, hosts Recovery at Powell at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. The program embraces people who struggle with addiction, compulsive behaviors, loss and life challenges. Info: recoveryatpowell.com or info@powellchurch.com.

Fundraisers ■ Powell Presbyterian Church, 2910 W. Emory Road, will host a handmade Guatemalan gifts sale 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. Pro-

ceeds will go to a local charity committed to helping “our children” in Guatemala, Nuestros Ninos. Info: 9388311; nuestrosninos charity. org.

Special services ■ Black Oak Heights Baptist Church, 405 Black Oak Drive, will host the Celebration Choir’s presentation of “The Heart of Christmas” and the drama “Stolen Jesus,” 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. Info: bohbc. org. ■ Fellowship Christian Church and area churches will host the annual “Life of Christ” drive-thru exhibit 7-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11-12, 746 Tazewell Pike in Luttrell. ■ Freeway Church of God at Norris Freeway and Hinds

Creek Road, will host a singing 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. Featuring: Gary Winningham (formerly with Heirline) and local singers. Info: 690-3890. ■ 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.”

So, if there are 12 months in a year, why is the name of the last month December, a word derived from the prefi x dec, or 10 (think decade or decathlon)? I wonder about such things! So, being my mother’s daughter, I looked it up, and here is what I learned. The ancient Romans insisted that all wars cease during the time between the old and new years. March (named for Mars) was the first month in the Roman calendar. That is how the following months were named as they were: April was from the Latin for “second.” May was named for Maia, the goddess of growing plants (seems reasonable to me!). June was named for Juno, queen of the gods, who was also the patroness of marriage, which is why June is so popular for weddings! We will come back to July and August, because they were later additions.

drop by and pick them up throughout the morning. Florence Ndiaye is the parent coordinator at Whittle Springs Middle School Parent Resource Center. “Fellowship has blessed us for the last two years by providing these baskets for some of our families,” she said. “There are some who would not have a Thanksgiving meal without them.” This is also the second year the church has provided Thanksgiving baskets for Northwest Middle School. Robin Smith is a social worker at Northwest. She said the school staff worries about whether their students will get enough to eat when they are gone for the holidays. She said two of the families who received

Cross Currents

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September, then was the seventh (septem meaning seven), and October was the eighth. (you see how an octopus got its name – eight legs!) November was from the word for ninth, and December from the prefi x dec, meaning 10. All very neat and nice. So where did the other two months come from? In 1582, Pope Gregory (and, no doubt, his astronomers) realized that the calendar was no longer in sync with the seasons. So he fi xed it by adding July (in honor of Julius Caesar) and August (in honor of Caesar Augustus). And that is why, although the names are a little of out sync, our calendar is correct!

a basket were new to this country. As they picked up the food they were in tears. “We are so thankful to Fellowship Church for serving our families,” she said. “It was so delightful to see the family members’ faces as they picked up the food. Many had been worried that they would not have a Thanksgiving meal.” Church members spend each fifth Sunday doing community projects in lieu of a worship service at the church. On Nov. 29, groups met at the church before heading to KARM, Northwest Middle School, Northgate Terrace and Fountain City Park. Fellowship Church North is at 3203 Tazewell Pike. Info: north.fellowshipknox.org

CALL FOR ARTISTS ■ 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. ■ Scruff y City Art Contest: a juried art exhibit competition celebrating Knoxville’s blend of Southern history and modern development on the banks of the Tennessee River. Free and open to all artists. Submissions deadline: Feb. 15. Info: liz-beth.com/contest.

Youth programs ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, hosts Morning Breakfast and Afternoon Hang Out for youth each Tuesday. Breakfast and Bible study, 7:20 a.m.; Hang Out Time, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Info: 690-1060 or beaverridgeumc.org.

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Rotary provides dictionaries to area school The Rotary Club of Knoxville stopped by Powell Elementary last week and handed out dictionaries to third-grade students.

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Following the distribution of the dictionaries, principal Reba Lane called out words such as appreciaRotary Club of Knoxville member Jim Pugh hands out dictionaries to Powell Elementary thirdtion, thankful and respect grade students. Photos by R. White for the students to test skills and use the dictionaries. Powell Elementary principal Reba Lane and third-grade teachers Tina Corea and Melissa Watson check out the new dictionaries for the students.

SCHOOL NOTES ■ West Haven Elementary The West Haven Elementary PTA will host a winter carnival 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at the school. The event will feature food, baked goods, popcorn, cotton candy, games, face painting, and pictures with Santa and Snoopy. Tickets will be four for $1 with activities

and food ranging between two to six tickets per item. The night will also feature a silent auction with items from various businesses including Fountain City Jewelers, Halls Cinema, Keurig, The Zone, Jon Paul Taekwondo, Midas, Premier Athletics, Tennessee School of Beauty, Cheesecake

Dr. James Williams was the featured speaker at the L&N STEM Academy SGA workshop. Photos by R. White

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L&N STEM Academy student Taylor Martin is the East Tennessee SGA representative, and she put together a regional workshop for other schools’ student government groups. The goal of the workshop was to be able to gather ideas to help better student leaders.

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A collage of animals created by third-grade students at Norwood Elementary using Aboriginal art

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If you host it, they will come. Or something like that. L&N STEM Academy student Taylor Martin has learned that it’s a true statement. Taylor organized the East Tennessee Regional SGA workshop, and close to 800 students from area high schools attended the oneday event, including Knox County schools Bearden High, Cedar Bluff Middle, Gibbs High, Hardin Valley Academy, Powell High and West Valley Middle. Dr. James Williams

from the University of Tennessee brought a powerful and encouraging message to the group, reminding them what leaders and superheroes have in common. Williams described the four traits people look for in leaders: Are they honest? Are they competent? Are they forward looking (vision)? Are they inspiring? His main takeaway from the workshop was the Power of the 5 Ps, including purpose, position, passion, perception and being proactive. Purpose is understand-

ing the “why” behind what you do; position involves what you love to do and do well; passion is how much you desire to do something and enjoy it; perception is the reality of what is going on; and being proactive involves not always reacting to situations. “If you cannot lead your own life, you cannot lead others,” he said to the crowd. Following Williams’ presentation, the students broke up into small groups and rotated through different team-building activities.

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Dot paintings inspired this art featuring a penguin or bird-like animal.

Third-grade students at Norwood Elementary completed an art project featuring Aboriginal work inspired by dot paintings from Australia. The above painting resembles a snail and was featured in a main hallway for visitors to enjoy. Photos by R. White

NEWS FROM POWELL CHIROPRACTIC

Three phases of healing By Dr. Donald G. Wegener Many times when a person goes to the chiropractor he or she is under the impression that a bone is out of place and pinching a nerve. He or she believes that if the bone is put back in place the problem will be permanently fixed. This could not be any farther from the truth. On most occasions, the pain is Dr. Wegener a result of injury to the soft tissues of the body. Soft tissues are basically everything but the bone. This includes muscles, ligaments, tendons, joint capsules, discs, nerves and fascia. After being injured, soft tissues heal by a relatively complex process, involving three phases. Phase One, Inflammation: Normal soft tissues have a crisscross pattern that gives them strength in all directions of force. When soft tissues are torn, their fibers are disrupted in a manner similar to the tearing of a piece of paper. Once these tissues have torn, they will heal in three distinct phases. The first step is the acute inflammation phase, also known as swelling. This phase and swelling will last for about 72 hours after an injury. During this phase, the tissues continue to swell causing more pain and discomfort to the injured area. Phase Two, Regeneration: The second phase of healing, called regeneration,

begins about three days after an injury. During this phase, the tears in the tissues begin to accumulate small protein cells called collagen. These cells create a glue that fills the gap in the tissues caused by the tear. This laying down of the collagen glue during the regeneration phase will take six to eight weeks to complete. After this phase, no more glue will be laid down. The glue is what will become scar tissue. When the glue is making scar tissue in the injured area it is being laid down in a weaker more irregular pattern and not in the stronger, crisscross consistent pattern. After all the glue is in place and the scar tissue has been formed, the healing process is still not yet complete. Phase Three, Remodeling: The final phase is the remodeling phase. This phase takes up to 12 months. During this phase, the irregular pattern of scar tissues will line up in the proper direction to create a better quality of healing. Therefore, remodeling is a motion-dependent phase that governs the quality of healing in the tissues. Next time: Three problems with healing

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By Carol Shane Looking for more ways to be Santa’s helper? Join the party at “Holiday Sparkles and Spirits,” a gala evening to benefit The Joy of Music School, which provides music lessons to area kids who wouldn’t otherwise be able to have them. The event combines the warmth of a holiday gathering with the sound of children’s voices, plus delicious food and drink. There are also silent and live auctions. It’s a great evening for a great cause. “Holiday Sparkles and Spirits” takes place 6:309:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Cherokee Country Club, 5138 Lyons View Pike. Info: 525-6806. ■ On a recent Tuesday morning, a group of Knoxville musicians gathered in the bowels of the Tennessee Theatre for their first and only rehearsal with the music directors of the touring company of Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas.” The company is based in New York, where the theater world’s best come to sing, dance and play music with the best talent on the planet. They’re accustomed to the highest standards. The rehearsal went smoothly, and when it came

weekender Doc Severinsen chose the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra to tour with him in September. The KJO presents “Swingin’ Christmas” Thursday, Dec. 10, at the Tennessee Theatre. Shown top to bottom are Will Boyd, Mark Tucker, David King, Brad McDougall, Greg Tardy, Keith Brown, Tom Johnson, Bill Swann, Michael Spirko, Michael Wyatt, Nathan Warner, Tommy Sauter, Tom Lundberg, Vance Thomspon, Severinsen and Don Hough. Photo submitted

time to rehearse the finale of the first act, the conductor, Michael Horsley, gave the downbeat. As the music built in intensity, his conducting gestures gradually stopped; they weren’t needed. Horsley, smiling widely, was simply enjoying the music. As the last note rang through the marblelined space, he exclaimed, “Whaddaya know! Knoxville can PLAY.” The Knoxville Jazz Orchestra, who’d just blown the roof off of “Blue Skies,” hung their heads sheepishly and grinned. In an age when much popular music relies on electronic wizardry rather than hard-earned musical prowess, these guys are the real deal. If you haven’t heard them, you’re missing one of the premiere performing groups in the region. Founded in 1999 by trumpeter Vance Thompson, they’ve appeared at jazz festivals in the United States and Europe, released four critically acclaimed CDs and presented scores of concerts, many featuring world-renowned guest artists. Their most popular annual concert happens next week. And this year, “A Swingin’ Christmas” will feature jazz vocalist Cécile

McLorin Salvant. “I’ve actually been trying to get her for several years now,” says Thompson, who adds that, in his opinion, Salvant is “the most important female vocalist to come along in jazz in the last few decades.” “Although she is well known to the jazz community around the world, she is still unknown to the general public.” He’s excited to introduce her to Knoxville audiences, along with some of the brightest, brassiest Christmas music you’ll hear all season. Tickets go fast, so if you want to hear those horns, you’d better get on the horn. The Knoxville Jazz Orchestra’s “A Swingin’ Christmas,” sponsored by Merrill Lynch, takes place at 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at the Tennessee Theatre downtown. Info: knoxjazz. org or 573-3226. Send story suggestions to news@shopper newsnow.com.

Animal lover Hendrix brightens 2016 By Betsy Pickle Elaine Hendrix has been a stocking stuffer before – her character in “Inspector Gadget 2” inspired a variety of Happy Meal toys – but all fans will want for Christmas is a 2016 calendar featuring Hendrix showing vintage attitude – and a lot of leg. It’s the Girls for Animal Rights 2016 calendar, and it benefits the Animal Legal Defense Fund, the Illinois Birddog Rescue and Hendrix’s own The Pet Matchmaker. “I’ve got a new PSA out for the Animal Legal Defense Fund,” says Hendrix. “They’re the ones who got me involved with the calendar. I love them. But I also love the gals who are doing the Girls for Animal Rights.” (Find the calendar at girlsforanimalrights.com.) Born in Oak Ridge and reared in Knoxville, Morristown and Atlanta, Hendrix is a passionate animal activist. She spent Thanksgiving taking care of homeless people and pets in Los Angeles. “It’s a funny thing being a ‘celebrity’ … I know that there are a lot of people who worry about their image and what they’re attached to. For animals, I do whatever I can do.” When she’s not rescu-

ing animals or promoting their rights, Hendrix stays busy with her day – and night – job. She stars on the new FX series “Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll” with Denis Leary, Elizabeth Gillies and John Corbett, which recently concluded its first season. “I am an expert on rock ’n’ roll now,” Hendrix says with a laugh. “I can official-

in girlfriend and backup singer. “It’s amazing,” says Hendrix. “So fun. Best job I’ve ever had. We work long, hard hours, but it’s worth it. We all get along. We love each other. We’re having a blast.” Fortunately, even working 12- to 16-hour days, Hendrix doesn’t have to worry about saving her voice. “Thankfully, it’s ‘Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll.’ If you have a (trashed) voice, all the better.” The second season will East Tendebut on FX in 2016. nessee naThis week, Hendrix is tive Elaine getting ready to start shootHendrix ing a political satire called takes a “Swing State” with Jon breather Gries, Taryn Manning, Anfrom her gela Kinsey from “The Offilm and fice” and Sean Astin. animal “I play sort of an Ann work. Photo Coulter-type character,” submitted says Hendrix. She worked this summer with Noah Wyle and Xander Berkeley on the drama ly say that.” “Shot.” And the sex and drugs? “It’s what happens when “I’ll say ‘no comment’ on a young boy accidentally those!” The show is about a vet- shoots a man, and what eran rock ’n’ roller, Johnny happens immediately afRock (Leary), whose dream ter that, and by the end the of resurrecting the career consequences of it,” she he flushed down the toi- says. “It’s really making a let hinges on the daughter, statement on senseless gun Gigi (Elizabeth Gillies), he’s violence, which I was very never known. Hendrix plays happy to be a part of. It’s a Ava, Johnny’s longtime live- heavy film. It’s a very dra-

matic film.” Making a movie with a message is something that appeals to Hendrix. “My life is so cause-oriented,” says Hendrix. “When my work aligns with my beliefs, that’s the ultimate.” Hendrix, who got her start in guest roles on TV shows before breaking out in “Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion” and “The Parent Trap,” has been working steadily as an actor for more than 20 years and has also produced several features and shorts. The industry-wide conversa-

‘Krampus’ is coming When a boy inadvertently summons a Christmas demon, his dysfunctional family – including his dad (Adam Scott) – may end up paying the price in “Krampus.” The cast includes Toni Collette, David Koechner, Conchata Ferrell, Allison Tolman and Emjay Anthony. The comedic horror film, rated PG-13 and opening in theaters Friday, was directed by Michael Dougherty (“Trick ’r Treat”).

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tion about the disparity of opportunities and pay for males vs. females in Hollywood has not escaped her. “I think all actors – the middle-class actors – are getting pay cuts all the time,” she says. “The whole industry has changed. And for women, who are already getting the short end of the stick, it’s even worse now, which in 2015 I can’t even believe I’m saying that. “There is a lot of talk and a lot of push toward females in the industry, but I feel like it’s still right now all talk and very little action.”

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At home up north Thanksgiving in Vermont. This column comes to you from New England, not so very far from where Thanksgiving began. Grandma and I have family way up here, 60 miles from Canada. More often than not it snows for us on this, our traditional visiting week, but not this year. So far, only a few scattered flakes have sprinkled down, falling as we were looking at loons and gulls on a cold windy day along the edge of huge Lake Champlain, which separates the states of Vermont and New York. Of course being with much-loved and hospitable family, providing lots of wonderful eats and catching up on the past year’s news is a warm and comfort-

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able time. Also of interest to someone who is aware of their outdoor environs, such as an elderly birdwatcher, is the comfortable feeling of being in an area where the outdoors are familiar and welcoming, too. Northern New England has a good feel about it – Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, a thousand road miles from East Tennessee, has a feel that makes you glad that you’re glad you’re there. An experience some

years ago helped explained to me why it feels that way. We were looking for sea birds at a park along the rocky shore of New Hampshire. As I scanned along with my binoculars a tree appeared in my field of view – compound leaves red with fall color, a big crop of red berries all over it. Where had I seen that striking shrub before? It was a mountain ash, and the last one I had seen before that was at the top of Mount LeConte, in the good old Smokies, at an elevation of 6,594 feet above sea level. That tree, which we had always considered to be one of our rewards for climbing up well over a mile in elevation into the high country of East Tennessee, was grow-

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that driving from Knoxville to the top of Clingman’s Dome is equivalent to driving from Knoxville to Maine, as far as the natural scene of plants and animals was concerned. That mountain ash growing by the sea confirmed it. If you’re a tree or a salamander, how high you are above sea level is about as important to your life as how far north you live. Your genes are adapted to let you thrive in a certain niche, decided largely by latitude above the equator and elevation above sea level. So if you’re a northern species, but want to live in the South, you’ll have to live in a place where it’s cool, damp, and shady, somewhere up high. Our East Tennessee and western North Carolina mountains are high. Mount Mitchell in North Carolina, in fact, is the highest point east of the Mississippi River, measuring 6,684 feet above sea level. Haywood County, N.C., is the highest county in the East, with 18 peaks over 5,000 feet. In the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Clingman’s Dome is the highest point at 6,643 feet. Mt. Guyot is second at 6,621 feet, and Tennessee’s own Mt. LeConte checks in at 6,593 feet. At around 3,500 feet in elevation climate and life begin to change. Things really change about the 5,000 foot line, a vague and variable boundary between “down here” and “up there.” At those highest elevations, the damp, dark, cool New England feel takes over, and that is where there dwell all the organisms whose ancestors moved south ahead of the ancient glaciers, and then who were left behind when the last great glacier retreated from the Ohio Valley, 10,000 years ago. Some plants and animals are more particular than others about where they live. You’ll find the laid-back

robins, for example, or the crows, hopping around in Halls, and you’ll find them a mile higher at Newfound Gap. But a lot of others are very picky and specific about such matters. They obey the urging of their northern genes and insist upon living up in the 5,000- to 6,000-foot-plus zone, or else on up farther north, as far as southern Canada. Living down lower in the valleys is not an option for them. Good examples of these include the Clinton’s lily with its porcelain-blue berries, the mountain ash mentioned earlier, the mountain maple, and the firs and spruces. Bird-wise, Tennessee is home to a nice batch of highelevation birds found elsewhere only farther on north up into Ontario and Quebec. These include the common raven, brown creeper, winter wren, and such woodwarblers as black-throated blue, black-throated green, Blackburnian, and Canada. Lots of other things, great and small, live up there too, like the scarce northern flying squirrel and the endangered, tiny, spruce-fir moss spider. Needless to say, birders and other interested nature-lovers enjoy seeing their favorite birds, flowers and other foci of study in the Smokies rather than travelling 1,000 miles north to find them. So when I walk along a Vermont road amongst the big dark spruce and fir trees, it’s only natural to feel the same comfort as I do when I leave the traffic, crowds and malls behind and ascend the mountains to stroll in our Great Smoky Mountains north woods. Our East Tennessee outdoor types know what a real treasure we have here in the high country of East Tennessee and western North Carolina. We have New England, 50 miles from home.

The District in Bearden says ‘thanks’ with holiday open houses By Sandra Clark The District in Bearden is saying “Thanks” and “Happy Holidays” to customers and friends from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, with a series of open houses. The festivities extend through Saturday at most stores. Restaurant members are providing hors d’oeuvres at the Friday events, according to Bebe Vogel, who coordinates The District in Bearden events. M.S. McClellan promises good food from Bistro by the Tracks and cocktails for a festive evening. Bob McClellan will hold a trunk show by Wilsons Leather, a leading specialty retailer of quality outerwear and accessories since 1899. The store is located at 5614 Kingston Pike in Melrose Place. Info: 865-584-3492. Bennett Galleries is celebrating its 40th anniversary with music, food

from Aubrey’s and selected treasures from its vault (including some works by Richard Jolley). Look for a trunk show by Nashville artist and jeweler Robin Haley on Friday and fromthe-farm tastings by North Carolina’s Dusty Farms and Nursery all day Saturday. The galleries are at 5308 Kingston Pike. Info: 865-584-6791. Est8te, a clothing and home décor store, will feature sparkling wine, small bites from Naples, and special holiday gifts at Friday’s open house. Also, on Thursday, Dec. 3, from 5-8 p.m. there will be refreshments and a 20 percent off sale to benefit the cancer support community. The store is at 145 South Forest Park Boulevard, next to The Grill at Highlands Row. Info: 865588-1588. To page A-13

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Knoxville Rotary salutes silent hero Sam Beall By Tom King Education

has always been among the primary focus areas of Rotary International. The Rotary Club of Knoxville is celebrating its 100th Tom King anniversary year in 2015, and as part of that they heard recently from an old friend – Sam Beall. It was in 1937 when the club presented Sam with a Rotary scholarship for $500 a year during his first two years at the University of Tennessee. That scholarship propelled him to a fascinating and very significant career. Sam’s father had died during the Great Depression, and after Sam graduated from high school in Georgia, his mother moved him and his kid brother to Knoxville, her former home. Her father had built the first bellows for the Fulton Bellows Co. Sam was befriended by Rotarians Tom McCroskey, president of the Limestone

Knoxville Rotary president Sandy Martin and Sam Beall Company, and Leonard Jones of Knox Litho. Sam wanted to go to UT but was virtually penniless, he said at a recent meeting. Knoxville Rotary came to the rescue with a scholarship. He graduated in 1942 with a degree in design engineering. Charles Ferris, then head of UT’s Engineering School, took a special interest in Sam. World War II was underway, and DuPont was recruiting engineers for the top-secret Manhattan Proj-

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ect at the University of Chicago. With help from Ferris, Sam got a job working with the Chicago team and worked daily with Enrico Fermi, called the “Father of the Bomb.” From that springboard, Sam became director of the Reactor Division and the newly formed Energy Division at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. When Sam retired in 1978 he was ORNL’s director of the Reactor and Energy Divisions … and it all began with that $500,

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G&G Interiors has created a “winter wonderland” for the holidays. During the open house on Friday, G&G will serve food from Naples. The business provides turnkey decorating services for private residences and executive ofﬁces. Info: 5508 Kingston Pike. Info: 865-212-5639. The District Gallery will present Knoxville native Joe Parrott and his show, “From Knoxville to the Mediterranean.” Parrott will be painting on Saturday and is expected to be present during Friday’s open

house which will include live music and food from Holly’s Gourmet Market. The Gallery is at 5113 Kingston Pike. Info: 865200-4452. Sole in the City is sponsoring 12 Days of Christmas, starting Friday, Dec. 4. Register during the open house. The winner will receive 12 days of gifts from the store. Open house food and appetizers will be presented by Holly’s Gourmet Market. The store offers upscale shoes and accessories at 5508 Kingston Pike in Cherokee Plaza. Info: 865-249-7329.

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The Rotary Club of Bearden is now videotaping its Friday noon meetings at Buddy’s Bearden Banquet Hall. The club’s technology guru, Leo Knight, who owns Neighborhood Nerds, spearheaded this effort. One of the Nerds’ interns, Nathan Diambra, is handling the taping. Tom King is a retired newspaper editor, a Rotarian for 27 years and past president of the Rotary Club of Farragut. He can be reached at tking535@gmail.com.

■ Cancer Support Community Breast Cancer Networker, 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, lobby of Thompson Cancer Survival Center West, 9711 Sherrill Blvd. Speaker: Lynn Anderson, RN, MSN, RMT, CQTP. Info: 546-4661. ■ Family Bereavement Group meeting, 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Cancer Support Community, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Contact clinical staff before attending. Info: 546-4661. ■ Family Fun with Art, 10-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Cancer Support Community, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Info/ registration: 546-4661.

performed a surgical implant for a patient with a fracture to the upper arm bone which connects to the shoulder. The device was approved Dr. Spencer by the FDA in April 2015. It is made of a nickel-titanium alloy that forms a mesh-like structure, similar to a coronary artery stent. The device is implanted through a small incision in the upper arm and directly into the hollow cavity of the bone. When expanded, it creates a rigid internal scaffold, stabilizing the fractured bone fragments from the inside. ■ Russell Betcher M.D. of Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic is the medical honoree for this year’s Knoxville Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis as the 2015 corporate chair. Dr. Betcher The Jingle Bell Run/Walk is nationally sponsored by AbbVie, Massage Envy and Ferring Pharmaceuticals. It is presented locally

National HealthCare Corporation, Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee. Info: jbr. org/knoxville 615-806-8540. ■ Premier Transportation has acquired Chattanooga-based All Aboard USA, bringing the Knoxville company’s total fleet to nearly 40 motor coaches stationed throughout East Tennessee. Nick Cazana is the Premier Transportation owner. Randy Ingram, All Aboard owner and operator, has joined Premier to manage the Chattanooga location, which brings the Premier Transportation team to 85 employees. ■ Brian Etters has joined Crye-Leike Realtors as an affiliate broker in the North office. Etters previously worked at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital as a staff Brian Etters development specialist. He will work with both buyers and sellers. He’s a member of the National Association of Realtors and the Knoxville Area Association of Realtors. Info: 865-936-0380 and 865-938-7750 or brian. etters@crye-leike.com

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two-year scholarship from Knoxville Rotary. The Union County 4-H Hog Club will be offering hogs And today, 100 years affor sale for the second year. The animals were raised by ter its founding, the club 4-H members who started their weaned hogs in late sumstill awards scholarships to mer. Hogs will be ready for slaughter after the state 4-H deserving students. Market Hog Show in January. They are estimated to finish around 300 pounds each. Hogs will be sold by the pound at ■ Turkey Creek aids a rate of $1.50 per pound live weight. food pantry The fee will be paid directly to the 4-H member who The Rotary Club of Tur- owns the hog, and delivery to a local processor will be fakey Creek Sunset is into cilitated at no additional charge. The buyer is responsible the holiday spirit, making a for processing fees. Reservations are first-come, first-served. Those inter$500 donation to the Shepherd of Hope Food Pantry ested should email sdewitt@utk.edu with name, phone at Faith Lutheran Church in number, email address and regular mailing address. Farragut. The pantry helps support 100 families. The club meets weekly at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church. ■ Edwin Spencer M.D. has by Tennova and sponsored by

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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.

Info: 457-2559 or andersoncountychamber.org. Craft show and sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Summit Towers, 201 Locust St. Items include: paintings, drawings, wood art, crocheted items, ceramics, Christmas crafts, baked goods and more. Holiday Market, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Historic Jackson Square, Oak Ridge. Shopping, live music, photos with Santa and more. Proceeds to benefit ADFAC (Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian). Info: www. jacksonsquareadfacbenefit.com. Jingle Bell Cruise for Toys for Tots, 8 a.m. Papa John’s Asheville Highway. All toys collected will go to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Info/registration: 226-7272. 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: MarketSquareFarmers Market.org or NourishKnoxville.org.

THURSDAY, DEC. 3

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, DEC. 5-6

AAA Driver Improvement Course, 5:30-9:30 p.m., AAA office, 100 W. Fifth Ave. Four-hour course helps reduce points for traffic offenders and teaches how to reduce risk while driving. Cost: $30 members/$35 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/registration: Kate, 862-9254; Stephanie, 862-9252. Big Ridge 4th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Big Ridge Elementary School library. Info: 992-5212.

“The Nutcracker,” presented by the Appalachian Ballet Company and the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Knoxville Civic Auditorium, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave. Tickets: Knox Tickets, 656-4444. Santa train rides, Secret City Excursion Train. Departures: 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday; 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday. Info: 241-2140 or secretcityrailroad.com.

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FRIDAY, DEC. 4 Holiday Greens Tea and open house, noon-3 p.m., Ivan Racheff House and Gardens, 1943 Tennessee Ave. Free event. Holiday wreaths, tabletop designs, amaryllis and baked goods will be available for purchase. Info: 522-6210. Opening reception and awards night for new exhibit about food, 5-9 p.m., Broadway Studios And Gallery, 1127 N. Broadway. Exhibit on display through Dec. 31. Guests for the reception are asked to bring a canned of food for donation to local food bank. Info: Jessica Gregory, 556-8676; BroadwayStudiosAndGallery.com. A Tennessee Evening Gala, 6-11 p.m., Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge, 461 W. Outer Drive, Oak Ridge. Live music, an auction and more. Info/tickets: 4821074 or childrensmuseumofoakridge.org. Tennessee Children’s Dance Ensemble benefit, 6 p.m., Holston Hills Country Club. Featuring: a performance by TCDE, a silent auction and live auction, heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine and spirits; DJ and dancing until 10:30. Tickets: $75. Info/tickets: 584-9636.

MONDAY, DEC. 7

MONDAY-TUESDAY, DEC. 14-15

Free motion quilting class, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Hobby Lobby at Turkey Creek. Cost: $25. Info: Monica Schmidt, 406-3971, monicaschmidt.tn@gmail.com, myquiltplace.com/profile/monicaschmidt. Paulette 6th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Paulette Elementary School cafeteria. Info: 992-5212.

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

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. Clinton Christmas Spectacular, Second Baptist Church, 777 Public Safety Lane, Clinton. Free. Performances: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday; 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday; 12:30; 10:30 a.m.-noon Sunday. Info: 457-2046.

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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.

SATURDAY, DEC. 19 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: MarketSquareFarmers Market.org or NourishKnoxville.org.

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Auditions for Knoxville Children’s Theatre’s production of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” 4:30-7:30 p.m., Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Eighteen roles available for ages 9-18. Info/appointment: Dennis Perkins, dennis@childrenstheatreknoxville.com. Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 256-5415.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16

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. 10

AAA Driver Improvement Course, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., AAA office, 100 W. Fifth Ave. Eight-hour course helps reduce points for traffic offenders and teaches how to reduce risk while driving. Cost: 40 members/$50 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/registration: Kate, 862-9254; Stephanie, 862-9252. Chili and tamale supper benefit for Tony Perkey, 5-8 p.m., Heiskell UMC, 9420 Heiskell Road. Cost: $5 at the door. Funds raised to help with Perkey’s Argus II (bionic eye) surgery expenses. Info: Jaclyn McDonald, 556-6969. Christmas Craft Sale, Callahan Road Baptist Church, 1317 Callahan Dr., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Over 30 vendors, raffle baskets, no admission charge. Luttrell Christmas parade, noon, Luttrell Community Park. Info/registration form for parade entries: 992-0870 or city of Luttrell Facebook page. Clinton Christmas parade, 6 p.m., downtown Clinton. Theme: “Twas the Night Before Christmas.”

SUNDAY, DEC. 13

SUNDAY, DEC. 6

Christmas Dinner with the Ramsey’s, 6:30 p.m., Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorngrove Pike. Features candlelight tour of the home and dinner prepared by Rosa’s Catering. Tickets: $125. Reservations required. Info/reservations: 546-0745 or ramseyhouse.org.

SATURDAY, DEC. 5

Santa train rides, Secret City Excursion Train. Departures: 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday; 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday. Info: 241-2140 or secretcityrailroad.com.

“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 “Let’s Build a Santa with Wool,” 1-4 p.m., Appap.m. Info: knoxart.org. lachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Historic Ramsey House Candlelight Tour, 6-8 Norris. Instructors: Nancy Shedden and Karen Bills. p.m., 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Featuring holiday treats, Registration deadline: Nov. 29. Info/registration: 494Christmas carols and tours of the decorated, candlelit 9854; appalachianarts.net. 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. American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Free; donations to Union County Arts Council accepted. Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 387-5522. Crocheted Oblong Shawl class, 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m., Hobby Lobby, 6580 Clinton Highway. Cost: $25. Info: Info: Monica Schmidt, 406-3971, AARP Driver Safety classes, noon-4 p.m., Amerimonicaschmidt.tn@gmail.com, myquiltplace.com/ can Red Cross, 6921 Middlebrook Pike. Info/registraprofile/monicaschmidt. tion: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

TUESDAY, DEC. 8

“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-SUNDAY, DEC. 12-13

Christmas in Old Appalachia, Museum of Appalachia, 2819 Andersonville Highway, Clinton. Info: 494-7680 or museumofappalachia.org.

FRIDAY-TUESDAY, DEC. 4-8

THURSDAYS-SUNDAYS, DEC. 4-20

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 Homecoming, east side of Norris Dam State Park. Live animal demonstrations, historical depiction of Appalachian life, old-time music and holiday treats. Info: 426-7461. 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: MarketSquareFarmers Market.org or NourishKnoxville.org. Oak Ridge Christmas parade, 6-8 p.m., beginning at Corporate Center, 151 Lafayette Drive. Info: www.oakridgechamber.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.

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