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are Powell’s man, woman of the year P Powell ll ffestivities ti iti Saturday, Dec. 3 Christmas festivities in Powell are set for Saturday, Dec. 3, starting at 3:30 p.m. in Powell Station Park.

The Powell Business and Professional Association will serve hot chocolate and cookies for parade participants and watchers until the parade steps off at 5 p.m. at Powell Place shopping center.

Refreshments are free to all.

The parade is sponsored by the Powell Lions Club. It will march from Powell Place to Powell High School.

Christmas notes

■ The 2016 Mission of Hope Christmas Campaign Big Blue Barrel Collection runs through Monday, Dec. 5. Collection barrels can be found throughout the Knoxville area at: Chick-fil-A, Food City, Kmart, Home Federal, TVA Employees Credit Union, Fisher Tire. To donate, volunteer or for more info: 584-7571; info@missionofhope.org; missionofhope.org; mail to: Mission of Hope, P. O Box 51824, Knoxville, TN 37950.

■ Christmas in the City: Regal Celebration of Lights, 6-9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 25, Market Square, Market Street and Krutch Park Extension. Includes: lighting of the Christmas tree, pictures with Santa, train rides, vendors and more. Info knoxvilletn.gov/ christmas.

■ Knoxville’s Holiday on Ice, Friday-Sunday, Nov. 25-Jan. 8, Market Square.

Admission: $10 adults, $7 children 12 and younger; includes skate rental and tax. Info: knoxvillesholidaysonice.com or 215-4423.

■ Christmas in Chilhowee, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center. Includes: forest of lighted trees floating on the lake, pictures with Santa, marshmallow roasting, hot cocoa, face painting, train rides and more. Info knoxvilletn.gov/christmas.

■ Christmas in the City: Tour de Lights, Friday, Dec. 16, starts at Market Square.

Judging, 6 p.m.; the bike ride, 7 p.m. Info: ibikeknx.com.

■ New Year’s Eve on the Square, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, Market Square. Includes live music and Ball Drop at midnight. Info knoxvilletn. gov/christmas.

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Rep. Bill Dunn accepts the man of the year award from Dr. Don Wegener.

By Sandra Clark State Rep. Bill Dunn and Farm Bureau Insurance agency manager Kelley Jarnigan were recognized as Powell’s man and woman of the year for 2016 at the Powell Business and Professional Association’s annual banquet. Sandra

Clark of Shopper News was recognized as businessperson of the year.

The banquet was hosted by Tennova North with food catered

by Rosa’s. Singers from The Crown College entertained.

Outgoing president John Bay-

Teresa Underwood hands the woman of the year award to Kelley Jarnigan. less thanked his officers and committee chairs for their work. Dunn swore in the new officers: Bart Elkins, president; Laura Bailey, vice president; Tina Marshall, secretary; Steve Mouser, treasurer; and R. Larry Smith, president-elect.

Dr. Don Wegener presented

the award to Dunn, who has represented Powell and District 16 in the state Legislature for 22 years. “He is a strong citizen for Powell and the entire state,” said Wegener.

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Green touts combat service

Sen. Mark Green, R-Clarksville, has an interesting story. He told it last Friday at the year-end banquet of the Powell Business and Professional Association.

Green, who grew up “on a dirt road” in Mississippi, was trained as a physician in the U.S. Army. A graduate of West Point, he went on to become an Army Ranger. He accompanied Delta Force soldiers in combat as a field doctor, and his most famous patient was Saddam Hussein.

“I treated him on the night of his capture (Dec. 13, 2003). He said as a young man he wanted to be a doctor, but politics had a hold on his heart,” Green said. Saddam said civilization started in what is now Iraq and as the leader of Iraq, he was the leader of civilization. He was later executed for crimes against humanity.

Green, meanwhile, said the “coolest thing” about his military service was “hanging out with our nation’s Jedi Knights – that’s what I call them – our special forces.

They never quit.”

In response to questions, Green said he’s thinking about running for governor and has launched a website and a listening tour.

Professionally, he is CEO Mark Green of a company, Align MD, that runs hospital emergency rooms. “We’re in 50 hospitals in 10 states and have 1,000 providers working for us,” he said.

He’s not a fan of Medicaid expansion or

the Affordable Care Act. “The problem is the third party payer system,” he said. “A free market will work (in health care) but a co-pay system won’t.” He said the Affordable Care Act “decimated” health savings accounts, which he prefers because medical consumers are incentivized to compare costs to save. He cited optic laser surgery as an example. “It went from $6,000 per eye to about $600 per eye,” because the surgery is voluntary and therefore not covered by insurance.

When consumers pay a $35 or $60 co-pay, it doesn’t matter what medical services cost.

But when consumers spend their own money, that comparison shopping drives prices down, he said.

Is Tennessee ready for a woman governor?

By Betty Bean For anybody who didn’t get enough politics this fall, here’s an interesting scenario developing on the state scene. Three of the folks who’d like for Bill Haslam to hand them the keys to the governor’s residence when he leaves office in January 2018 are all Republicans, all from Middle Tennessee, all women.

Black

Analysis

Blackburn

Harwell

McCain as she moved up through the ranks.

As Republicans gained ground, so did Harwell, who has never been shy about exploring House Speaker Beth Harwell and two mem- her options.

She’s been criticized as indecisive in her hanbers of the state’s congressional delegation – Marsha Blackburn and Diane Black – are dling of a House sexual harassment scandal prime contenders to succeed Haslam. Despite and has been caught between her party’s Tea similarities of party, locality, age, race, marital Party faction and Haslam’s more traditional apstatus and gender, the three couldn’t be more proach. She recently survived as Speaker by a too-close-for-comfort 40-30 secret ballot vote, different, say those who know them.

Harwell, 59, the first woman to wield the and will be tested often over the next two years.

Black, 65, was elected to Congress in 2011, gavel in the state House, has been a state representative since 1989. She holds a doctorate the year Harwell became Speaker. Before that, from Vanderbilt and has taught political sci- she served in the state Senate. She has an imence at Belmont. She is an intellectual and a pressive back-story – grew up in public housmainstream Republican who has served as ing, became the first member of her family to state party chair and was a strong supporter go to college and is a registered nurse by proof the candidacies of George W. Bush and John fession. Her conservative credentials are solid

– anti-abortion, pro-gun rights, anti-state income tax – but she brings something different to the mix, a record of work in health care policy, particularly focused on nursing home care.

Black and her husband, David Black, have the additional advantage of being immensely wealthy, which means she could self-fund a gubernatorial campaign. She has won numerous awards from conservative organizations.

If Black is a workhorse, Blackburn, 64, is a show pony.

A Mississippi native, Blackburn faced similar early life adversities as Black, and established herself as a specialist in sales and marketing. Elected to the state Senate in 1998, she came to public attention when she called a talk radio station to rally the troops against a state income tax bill and rode that wave to Washington in 2002, when she was elected to Congress.

She’s a frequent flier on Fox News.

Black, who is the least known in East Tennessee, could be the most solid choice for Republican primary voters. Harwell, who is best known locally, could wait too long to make her intentions known. The publicity-seeking Blackburn could overplay her hand.

It will be an interesting year.

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‘Go ahead and do it!’

Gilmore gets the most out of senior years with weight loss surgery It’s not something you decide to do overnight. The decision to undergo weight loss surgery requires a lot of intentional consideration.

“I changed my mind every other day,” says Jim Gilmore, 70. “It’s a whole lifestyle change, but it’s worth it many times over.”

Gilmore is enjoying the benefits of bariatric surgery performed by Jonathan Ray, MD, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Having endured shots four times a day for type 2 diabetes, dealt with hypertension and lived with heart problems, his only regret now is that he didn’t make the decision sooner.

“I would recommend it to absolutely anybody,” Gilmore says emphatically. Eight months after surgery, Gilmore had lost 87 pounds.

dures. The surgery has become safer, and the benefits have become worth the risk.

“The risk for gastric bypass is about the same as someone having a hip replaced, and some people even say the risk is lower than having your gallbladder removed,” Dr. Ray says. “For the past 10 or 15 years, we’ve been operating on patients of a greater age because of their multiple health problems, and the potential for better quality of life.”

Dr. Ray says Gilmore’s case is a good example, with the health benefits of gastric bypass far outweighing the risks. “Type 2 diabetes with insulin dependence is a very severe disease leading to stroke, heart disease and circulation problems,” Dr. Ray says.

“It’s the metabolic problems that people have such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and obstructive sleep apnea that we’re looking at today.”

Dr. Ray says these “co-morbidities” are serious conditions that can result in poor quality of life, and may even shorten a person’s life. He says bariatric surgery has become “metabolic surgery.”

Side benefits

The lean, trim appearance that comes with dramatic weight loss is just a side benefit when you consider that weight loss improves overall health, and perhaps even extends the patient’s life. Still, being a thinner version of himself is something Gilmore is enjoying.

“It’ll make your self-confidence go from zero to 100,” Gilmore says. “I had a 44-inch waist. Now I’m a 32 and I can wear skinny jeans!”

Gilmore’s daughter and sisterin-law have also had bariatric procedures performed by Dr. Ray and have seen similar success.

“I no longer have diabetes and my high blood pressure is gone,” A metabolic surgery Gilmore says. “To anybody my age “With diabetes, you just never who is thinking about doing this, I feel good,” Gilmore explains. “I would say go ahead and do it.” feel great every day now. I have Gilmore is just as emphatic tons of energy, and I can’t wait to about the benefits of having the get up in the morning.” surgery performed by Dr. Ray at Dr. Ray is accustomed to hearFort Sanders Regional. “They’re ing statements like that as more the nicest people ever,” Gilmore and more people in their 60s and says of the hospital staff. “I just 70s turn to weight loss procecan’t tell you how much I appreciate them.”

In Jonathan Ray, Gilmore says he found more than an experienced surgeon. “Dr. Ray and his staff are just super people,” Gilmore says. “If he wasn’t a doctor, he’d be a good one to be a minister.”

Gilmore marvels at how much his life has changed. Afternoon Q Where are you from and where did you attend medical school? exhaustion used to bring a halt to A I am from Thibodaux, Louisiana, and I attended LSU Medical whatever he was doing, as he had School in New Orleans. to stop everything for a nap just to get through the rest of the day.

Q What types of bariatric surgery do you offer to Now he has energy that lasts from patients? the time he wakes up until whatA At Fort Sanders Regional, we perform Sleeve ever time he decides the day’s acGastrectomy, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Lap Band and tivities should come to a close.

“I wish I’d found out about it the Loop Duodenal Switch surgeries. earlier,” Gilmore says. “I’d do it Q How long have you been doing bariatric sur- again in a New York second, I’ll tell you that.” gery? anyone his age A I started performing bariatric surgery 14 years whoHeisencourages Jonathan Ray, dealing with similar health ago in Blount County. In 2013, Dr. Mark Colquitt and I MD joined with Covenant Health to practice at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville.

Losing more than 80 pounds after bariatric surgery at Fort Sanders Regional makes Jim Gilmore celebrate in his skinny jeans!

Jim Gilmore before bariatric surgery

Get to know bariatric surgeon Jonathan Ray, MD

problems to make the call. “You know, today is the first day of the rest of your life,” Gilmore says. “If you want to have a good quality of life, don’t hesitate.”

To learn more about weight

loss procedures at Fort Sanders Regional Center for Bariatric Surgery, or to access a schedule of upcoming informational seminars, visit fsregional.com/bariatrics, or call 865-331-BAR1 (2271).

Q What sort of comprehensive programs does Fort Sanders Regional offer for bariatric patients?

A The hospital has the Fort Sanders Center for Bariatric Surgery, which is accredited as a Comprehensive Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement. We offer regular education, dietary information, exercise programs, psychological support and support groups with lifelong follow up to help focus on long-term success.

Q What is the most rewarding part of being a bariatric surgeon?

A I love witnessing the dramatic improvement and resolution of ma-

jor medical issues like diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia, and overall improvement in the patients’ well-being as well as the weight loss. Seeing patients get excited about life again is very rewarding.

Q How can those interested in making a life change through bariatric surgery learn more?

A We offer free bariatric seminars led by a physician two to three times per month at various locations in East Tennessee. More information is also available at www.fsregional.com/bariatrics.

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Beaver Brook celebrates 60th anniversary

Dunn, Jarnigan

By Jake Mabe Here’s a little piece of local trivia you may not know.

For one week, and one week only, the golf and country club built off Cunningham Road in Halls was known as Beaver Ridge Golf and Country Club.

Now, of course, you know it as Beaver Brook Country Club. And they held a heck of a special 60th anniversary celebration for members and friends Nov. 11.

Board member Blan Benton served as the evening’s master of ceremonies and shared the tidbit about the club’s name change. A little more than 100 people attended.

In the spring of 1956, the old Fountain City Bank loaned several individuals $1,000 each to purchase stock in the club. The board of directors met to officially establish the club on June

Marilyn Burnett (52-year member) and Nancy Stinnette (47year member and the first and, to date, only woman to serve on the board of directors) show the roses given to them at a special banquet Nov. 11 celebrating Beaver Brook Country Club’s 60th anniversary. Photo by Jake Mabe 15, 1956. (They met a week later to change its name.)

Beginning in 1959, all members began paying monthly dues to provide the club with consistent monthly operating income. Stockholders paid $9.50/month, full golf members without stock paid $12/month and social members paid $5/

month.

Two flat top buildings were placed at the current location of the 18th tee. The club manager lived in one.

The other was used as a pro shop.

The original course was nine holes. More land across the road was purchased in 1960 with an eye toward de-

Hess is new president of LMU; Dawson to retire E. Clayton Hess will become the 21st president of Lincoln Memorial University, effective July 1, 2017, upon the retirement of B. James Dawson. Hess is currently provost and vice president for academic affairs at LMU. The presidential search was chaired by Brian DeBusk, an LMU trustee and son of Pete DeBusk, who chairs the LMU board of trustees.

Hess earned a bachelor of arts in history and master’s degrees in counseling and in curriculum and instruction from LMU and a doctorate in human services counseling from Walden University.

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In 2008, he was promoted to the assistant vice president for academic affairs for planning and accreditation and was named vice president for academic affairs in 2010.

“LMU is very fortunate to call Dr. Hess as its next president,” Dawson said.

Clayton Hess Dawson “His distinguished serHe has four grown chil- vice to this institution over dren and five grandchil- three decades includes roles dren. He lives in LaFollette, in virtually every division Tenn. on campus and gives him institutional Hess began his career at tremendous LMU in 1981, shortly after knowledge.” his graduation, as the assisDawson, who will retire tant director of admissions, at the end of the 2016-17 director of testing and di- academic year, will continrector of career planning ue to serve the university and placement. as president emeritus.

signing an 18-hole course.

The old clubhouse was a green cinderblock building “He supports youth acwith concrete floors. Today, tivities and is an advocate the club also includes lighted for education improvement. tennis courts, an OlympicHe created the joint task size swimming pool, a drivforce to fight opioid addicing range, and offers golf, tion and to help babies born tennis and swimming lesaddicted. He supports the sons.

PBPA and is the only leg“The camaraderie among islator I consistently see at the membership of Beaver meetings.”

Brook is what makes it such Dunn worked to secure a special club, then and funding for the four-laning now,” says longtime memof Emory Road from Norris ber Nancy Stinnette, who Freeway to Clinton Highway. prepared a club history.

He then got the section in The club’s longest-tenPowell designated as a sceured member (59 years), nic highway to set standards who was unable to attend for future development. the banquet, is Velma Ford.

Dunn acknowledged Other longtime members in his wife, Stacy, saying he attendance were honored doesn’t often get a chance to with roses from the club: thank her publicly. “That’s Marilyn Burnett (52 years), because she avoids being Louise Nelson (50 years), seen with me in public,” he Stinnette (47 years), John joked. He said his service and Diane Raymondo (42 has been a partnership. years) and Tony and Pat No“When I left for Nashville, varro (41 years). she was left with five little Local businesses and kids.” The Dunns now have individuals donated an infour grandchildren. credible amount of door PBPA events chair Teresa prizes, which were raffled Underwood presented the off at the end of the evening. award to Jarnigan, a former Donors were: A&B DistribuPBPA president. tors, Beaver Brook Country “She has a passion to help Club, Bel-Air Grill, Betty the Powell community,” said Braden Initials Inc., BoneUnderwood, citing Jarnifish Grill (Bearden), Bravo, gan’s involvement with the Chop House, Don and Linda banquet and community Ward, Enix Jewelers, Gonparades. Her family started dolier, Halls Cinema, Halls Manning Window Co. where Flower Shop, Halls Service her husband, Derek, now Center, Hawks Pro Shop, handles sales. Kelley and Jim and Sandy Mynatt, Derek have a son, Jackson.

Kroger (Powell), LaVon The Farm Bureau Inand Darlene Richard, Litsurance agency in Powell ton’s, Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine, Petree’s, Regal Cinema/Ted Hatfield, Sofas and More, Sysco, Tune To Shine Car Wash, and Tom ■ Broadacres Homeowners and Sally Crisler.

Association. Info: Steven For more info on Beaver Goodpaster, generalgood Brook Golf and Country paster@gmail.com.

Club, call 689-5178 or visit ■ Knox North Lions Club www.bbgcc.com.

From page A-1 Place shopping center has grown, adding an agent, Dan Rhyne.

Jarnigan was surprised by the award. “I love this organization, I love this community,” she said. “I cannot think of any other place I’d rather have my business.”

Justin Bailey presented the award to Clark. The two co-chair the Enhance Powell committee, which developed the Powell Station Park disc golf course and is preparing to develop a linear park in front of Powell Middle School.

Bailey said the businessperson of the year is expected to operate a successful business. “That’s what you’re supposed to do.” The difference, he said, is when a business steps up to help the entire community succeed.

He cited a time when Enhance Powell was writing a grant through Frontier Communications. The proposal asked for population – a number was hard to determine. Does Powell include Heiskell? Where are the boundaries?

“Clark said, ‘Hell, Justin, just pick a number and we’ll sort it out later.’”

Justin’s grandfather Allan Gill would have understood the sentiment. Passing wisdom (or attitude) generation-to-generation is the essence of communit y and the very heart of a place like Powell.

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Same old scene: Vandy chance to ruin UT season

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Tennessee needed two to tie. Holloway threw to Larry Seivers, the receiver who could catch anything he could touch.

A forever question emerged: Did he catch this one? The simple answer is the nearest official raised both hands skyward. That generally means touchdown.

Seivers’ explanation: “The ball hit me right in the hands. It was raining and freezing cold; I couldn’t feel my hands. And the ball rolled down my body so nice that it probably looked like I was tucking it in. But I didn’t catch it. I went to the sideline with my head down.”

The game was not televised. Surprise, surprise, there was no replay.

As fans booed and Vandy coaches waved their arms, West and at least three Commodores engaged in fisticuffs. Others joined in.

Whether Larry caught the ball became secondary.

As we survivors finally departed Dudley Field, most agreed Tennessee had won a tie.

1982: The Commodores triumphed, 28-21. Vandy fans later selected the game as their No. 1 favorite from half a century of combat.

John Majors didn’t see it that way.

The coach, to this day, remembers the 65-yard pass play that carried to the UT

8 and spoiled a really good contest. The home team surged ahead with 2:58 remaining. The Vols fought back and threatened. The ending was sad. Alan Cockrell was sacked. Four seconds remained. Cockrell threw toward Willie Gault.

The pass was batted down.

2012: Vanderbilt had a good third quarter, three touchdowns before Tennessee made a first down. The home team won 41-18 but did not spoil a good season. Not much could have happened to make it much worse than it already was.

Correction: Coach James Franklin called a “kneel down” at the end to avoid running up the score and being accused of unsportsmanlike conduct. Giving Tennessee an out was very embarrassing.

The beatdown was the seventh SEC loss for Derek Dooley’s Volunteers. Nothing like that had previously happened. The conference was formed in 1933.

Vanderbilt is an important part of Tennessee history. Long, long ago it was a measuring stick. When the proverbial worm turned, it took off in the new direction. Tennessee eventually won 22 in a row. The Vols once prevailed by 65-0.

Then came 2005, when Tennessee couldn’t make one lousy yard to move the chains, keep the ball and save the day. I am not over that.

This game might be an emotional mismatch. If the Vols win, people will say sowhat.

If the Vols lose – oh my, seek immediate help.

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

Looking toward 2019 Donald Trump’s election guarantees the next city mayor’s election will be the fall of 2019. The county mayoral election will be in 2018 with the GOP primary in May, which may determine who actually wins in August, especially if the Democrats do not field any candidate.

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Here we go again, familiar scene, Vanderbilt eagerly awaiting the Tennessee visit. This time the Commodores seek bowl eligibility.

As always, they see a chance to inflict damage and consternation. So it has been for 90 years. The result is almost always the same.

Tennessee wins.

This could be an exception. There have been a few in Nashville: 1932: Scoreless tie was the only blot on a perfect season.

1948: Vandy won 28-6 in a rare down year (4-4-2) for Robert Neyland. Fans fretted that the General was out of touch. He didn’t seem too worried. His freshmen beat the varsity in most scrimmages.

1954: Tennessee went 0-4 in November and lost to the Commodores, 26-0. It was Harvey Robinson’s final game as coach. The postgame fight was exciting.

1964: Vandy won 7-0 and stuck Doug Dickey with a losing season. The home team ran the Statue of Liberty play, a naked reverse.

Coaches nicknamed it Sally Rand after the famous stripper of that era.

1974: Tennessee and Vanderbilt “fought” to a 2121 tie. Weather was miserable in Nashville. There were highlights. Condredge Holloway and Tommy West linked up on an 81-yard pass play that didn’t score.

Vandy was eight up in the final minutes when Barry Burton dropped a perfect punt snap. It hit him in the hands, bounced off his chest and fell to the ground. The Vols got the ball at the 12 with 47 seconds remaining.

Stanley Morgan scored.

Tim Burchett is term limited but is already mentioned as a possible candidate for Congress in 2018.

But will recently re-elected U.S. Rep. John Duncan seek another term that year, too? Recently, Burchett’s name has surfaced as a candidate for governor as well.

Potential city mayoral candidates, council members George Wallace and Marshall Stair, are already drawing the lines on some issues on council that could affect their mayoral bids, while voting together on others. A few weeks ago, Wallace voted with well-known business owner Sam Furrow to rezone property adjacent to his dealership in West Knoxville to promote more jobs, while Stair voted with the adjacent neighborhood, which is outside the city and opposed the rezoning.

Another area where Stair and Wallace have taken different approaches is the disclosure of their tax returns. Stair provided his to Metro Pulse (former weekly newspaper) in 2011 when he first ran for the council, while Wallace declined at the same time. Stair has not done it since, but one assumes he would disclose if

he ran for mayor, based on the 2011 experience. Will Wallace change his mind on this issue running for mayor and will he cut ties to his real estate business if elected to the full-time position of mayor?

Stair and Wallace differed on city pension charter changes in Mayor Madeline Rogero’s first year in office. On the other hand, both have supported the construction of a sidewalk along Sheffield Drive in West Hills. It is still pending, with Sandi Robinson and other residents pushing hard for it.

Both are active, informed, honest and attractive individuals who would serve the city well if elected.

Neither has said he will run.

However, in any discussion of who follows Rogero as mayor, these two names always arise. Interestingly, there is a 20-year age difference between them with Wallace turning 58 on Nov. 29. Wallace is viewed as a Republican and Stair describes himself as a moderate Democrat in what is a nonpartisan contest, unlike county government, which is very partisan.

Both grew up in West Knoxville, but Stair now lives on Armstrong Avenue in North Knoxville.

Each can raise the funds needed to wage an aggressive campaign. Both have attractive spouses in Stephanie Wallace and Natalie Stair, who will be real assets to each potential candidate in a citywide campaign as well as an outstanding first lady should one of these two men win.

Some other names being mentioned include deputy to the mayor Christi Branscom; Eddie Mannis, former deputy to Rogero; Vice Mayor Duane Grieve; former mayor and current council member Daniel Brown and

Wallace

Stair

former Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis.

While the actual election is three years off, campaigning for it will start in earnest in 2018 if not before, while jockeying for position is already underway.

■ There are now five living Knoxville mayors with Randy Tyree, 75, the oldest and Gov. Haslam the youngest. All five are firsts.

Tyree is the first to serve two consecutive four-year terms. Brown is the first African-American. Rogero is the first woman. Haslam is the first to become governor of Tennessee. This writer is the first to serve four consecutive four-year terms.

Three are Democrats and two are Republicans.

■ Bennett Galleries celebrates 20 years at its current location on Kingston Pike in the old Pike theatre and later the Capri Theatre with a reception 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, where local artists with ties to the Gallery such as Richard Jolley and Tommie Rush will be honored. Bennett Galleries has been in business for 41 years.

■ Former U.S. Sen. Bill Brock turns 86 today, Nov. 23. Brock and his wife, Sandy, divide the year between Annapolis, Md., and Palm Beach, Fla. Brock, from Chattanooga, also served as RNC chair when Jimmy Carter was president and secretary of labor and U.S. trade representative under President Ronald Reagan.

State Rep. Roger Kane turns 53 Nov. 28.

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Middle school rezoning : The next great fight Knox County Schools is serving up a most amazing holiday treat – middle school rezoning.

New middle schools at Gibbs and Hardin Valley will open in fall 2018.

The kids who will fill them currently attend another school. The rezoning impact will be far-ranging.

Public meetings will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, at Farragut Middle School and Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Hardin Valley Elementary to discuss the Hardin Val-

Sandra Clark ley Middle School; meetings will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Gibbs Elementary and Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Holston Middle to discuss the Gibbs Middle School.

The meetings will be broadcast on KCS-TV Comcast channel 10 and

streamed live at http:// Here is the middle school knoxschools.org/. enrollment as of Nov. 18: A second set of meetings Bearden – 1,232 will be held in the spring to Carter – 828 present a rezoning proposal.

Cedar Bluff – 602 The debate will be conFarragut – 1,437 tentious because neither Gresham – 851 school is currently needed Halls – 1,093 to alleviate overcrowding.

Holston – 877 The new construction was a Karns – 1,478 political decision to accomNorthwest – 916 modate community identity Powell – 892 at Gibbs and Hardin Valley.

South-Doyle – 991 Gibbs area kids won’t be Vine – 343 riding buses to Holston any West Valley – 1,236 more. But who will be riding Whittle Springs – 504 buses to Gibbs?

BBC reporter visits Powell GOP So how does a British Broadcasting Corporation video journalist find herself on assignment at the Emory Road Shoney’s in Powell?

Well, it’s an interesting tale.

Olivia Lace-Evans, who has covered the presidential election this year, says the BBC wanted to talk to conservative voters in a heavily Republican state about the media and election coverage.

She chose Tennessee because she says the BBC hadn’t filed too many stories from the state this election cycle. She did some research and found Knox County Republican Party chair Buddy Burkhardt’s contact information. Burkhardt lives in Powell.

“We talked for 20-30 minutes, and I put her in touch with (Powell GOP guy) Bruce Williams. And we ultimately talked three or four times,” Burkhardt said.

It coincided with a program the Powell club had

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already planned.

“Last month, we decided we’d discuss the (aftermath of the) election,” said club president Dan Raper, a Vietnam veteran and former military radio operator, at the club’s meeting Nov. 17 at the Emory Road Shoney’s.

He added that he’d often listen to the BBC while stationed overseas.

Lace-Evans said the BBC was interested in “learning more about how people felt about media representation,” particularly those who believe their political views are not adequately represented by traditional media outlets. She also queried the group on social and alternative media, and which of those sources

they trust most.

But, mostly, she listened.

What she heard was a passionate, free-flowing discussion that lasted an hour and a half.

Lace-Evans is a graduate of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Her award-winning 30-minute documentary “Through the Fire,” which examines the link between generational child abuse and drug abuse, premiered in September and has been screened throughout the United States. Prior to joining the BBC last December, she gained work experience at The (London) Sunday Times, including stints on the World News and Culture desks and in the News Review department. She is also a former senior reporter and travel editor for Epigram.

She has reported from India and Argentina in addition to her work in the U.S. and the United Kingdom, and has also covered

BBC videojournalist Olivia Lace-Evans asks a question at the Powell Republican Club’s meeting at the Emory Road Shoney’s last week. Photo by Jake

Mabe

New York politics. LaceEvans is currently based in Washington, D.C., for the BBC. Her dispatch from Powell is scheduled to be filed by next week and will be posted to the BBC News website: www.bbc.com/news

Johnson had no right to names of provisional voters State Republicans were relieved this month when Rep. Eddie Smith won reelection in state House District 13 by narrowly defeating Democrat Gloria Johnson.

It was a close race and Johnson was right not to concede on election night with so many provisional (paper) ballots pending.

However, Johnson was wrong to seek a court order to try to obtain the names and addresses of provisional voters.

Why? Here’s how it works.

Voters are required to present a valid photo ID at the polling place. Yet, inevitably on Election Day someone is going to show up without a photo ID. It’s important that the voter have the opportunity to cast a ballot while in the polling place. Therefore, the law allows a voter without a photo ID to vote on a paper (provisional) ballot.

That ballot is then placed

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in a sealed envelope with the voter’s name on it and the voter is instructed to present a valid photo ID at the election commission within two business days.

If the voter brings an ID, then the commission’s bipartisan counting board removes the ballot from its identifying envelope and shuffles it with other paper ballots to be counted anonymously. (Of course, if the voter doesn’t bring an ID, then the vote isn’t counted.)

Johnson sought a court order to obtain a list of these provisional voters so that the campaign could (presumably) find its Democratic voters and get them to the election commission.

While this may seem to be clever politics, releasing the names of provisional voters to the public could endanger the secrecy of a provisional voter’s ballot.

How? With a list of provisional voters, a campaign would quickly determine each voter’s precinct from their address. If that voter is in the district and likely to support the campaign (voting history, political donations, etc.), the campaign would contact that voter, ensure that they have a proper photo ID, and get them to the election commission.

As a result, the campaign would now know that the vote of that specific provisional voter will be counted and added to the vote totals by the election commission.

In many elections, there may be only one provisional voter in a voting precinct that ends up eligible to be counted. By comparing the unofficial, precinct-by-precinct results from election

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‘super clerk’ (Hint: It’s not Shanks) Mike Hammond has a plan to streamline the operation of the Knox County courts – put him in charge.

On Nov. 8 – amid the Election Day chaos – a hand-delivered envelope with the word “Confidential” scrawled across the front landed on Mayor Tim Burchett’s desk.

Inside was a memo from Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond, a career radio broadcaster and 10-year county commissioner who ousted incumbent Criminal Court Clerk Joy McCroskey in 2014. Hammond’s letterhead identifies him as Knox County Clerk of the Courts. His office oversees Criminal Court, Criminal Sessions Court and Fourth Circuit Court.

The memo to Burchett (available in full at ShopperNewsNow.com) begins with a reference to an Oct. 19 TV news story slamming Circuit Court Clerk Cathy Quist Shanks’ office, which oversees Circuit, Juvenile and the civil court division of General Sessions Court, for not generating excess fees for the past four years. County fee offices are generally expected to be self-supporting and to turn over excess funds to county general government.

After Shopper News broke the story online last week, Shanks responded Friday with her own letter to Burchett (also available at ShopperNewsNow.com).

She called Hammond’s contentions incorrect – particularly that his office would provide technology upgrades.

“The Criminal Court Clerk currently relies on obsolete document storage, retrieval and delivery methods that have been in use for decades,” Shanks wrote. In contrast, the Circuit Court Clerk’s office uses an electronic content management system and has since early 2015.

Shanks said her office currently collects 95 percent of the fees it generates, and she said the financial benefits he claims from

night (you can find this online) with the final election results, which include the provisional votes, it’s easy to determine how that provisional voter actually voted because the candidate totals in that precinct will have increased by one vote.

Thankfully, there are legal and procedural protections in place to prevent this kind of thing from happening.

It’s one reason why the names of provisional voters aren’t released to the public.

Of course, Gloria Johnson probably didn’t intend any of this, but it was reckless for her campaign to try to go around these safeguards in court and make this kind of scenario pos- ■ State Sen. Mark Green is on sible. a “listening tour” in preparaUltimately, Johnson was tion for a race for governor.

He spoke at Powell last Friday. unsuccessful and Smith won Learn more at TNnext.com re-election. Here’s hoping Democrats find a different ■ Howard Phillips , the auction guy, has been around candidate in two years.

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consolidation are “unrealistic.”

Hammond offered two alternatives for consolidation – a merger of criminal and civil sessions courts, which he said has the advantages of using his office’s “highly effective procedures and collection methods” and of moving all the courts toward paperless technology. He also said this merger would provide the benefit of a savingsproducing “synergy” and could be accomplished with a private act of the General Assembly and a two-thirds vote of County Commission.

The second alternative would be to eliminate one of the elected clerks.

“We believe that this option can only be made effective at the end of Ms. Shanks’ and my current term in office.”

It is unclear who “we” is.

And Hammond suggests that this measure would also require a private legislative act to accomplish.

But there’s a glitch – the Circuit Court Clerk, like the Clerk and Master of Chancery Court, is a constitutional office and cannot be abolished by legislative act. Such a feat would have to be done by constitutional amendment.

If it could be accomplished, Hammond’s proposal would create a “super clerk” who would not be subject to term limits and could have at least 150 employees.

GOSSIP AND LIES

Scott Frith is a local attorney. You can visit his website at pleadthefrith.com.

forever. He was advertising in the Shopper in the early

1970s as the store manager of Halls Winn Dixie. Howard likes politics, is loyal to a fault and isn’t scared to get out early for a favored candidate.

■ Howard Phillips likes Mark Green. This could bear watching.

– S. Clark

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SENIOR NOTES ■ All Knox County Senior Centers will be closed Thursday-Friday, Nov. 24-25.

■ 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.

Register for: Relief Block Carving Class, 10 a.m.

Tuesday-Thursday, Nov. 29Dec. 1; fee: $30. Field trip: Halls Senior Center for Halls Madrigals performance, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29.

■ Halls Senior Center 4405 Crippen Road 922-0416 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday Hours vary Offerings include: card games; exercise classes; quilting, dominoes, dance classes; scrapbooking, craft classes; Tai Chi; movie matinee 2 p.m. Tuesdays.

Register for: Field trip to Mighty Musical Monday, Tennessee Theatre, 11 a.m.

Monday, Dec. 5; box lunch, $5.

■ The Heiskell Senior Center 1708 W. Emory Road.

Info: Janice White, 548-0326 Upcoming: Mobile Meals each Wednesday; $2 donation requested; RSVP by noon Tuesday.

■ Morning Pointe Assisted Living 7700 Dannaher Drive 686-5771 or morningpointe.com Ongoing event: Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Support Group meets 1 p.m. each last Monday.

■ CAC Office on Aging 2247 Western Ave. 524-2786 knoxooa@knoxseniors.org

Mission trip changes lives forever Fountain City Presbyterian team repairs flood-damaged home in West Virginia

By Jake Mabe Chances are you didn’t hear about this flood on the news back in June.

More than 20,000 homes were destroyed and 23 people died in or near the small town of Elkview, W.Va., June 23 when the Elk River flooded. It was the area’s worst such disaster in a century.

But a group of old pros from Fountain City Presbyterian Church, who call themselves the Home Repair Team, jumped into action.

Powell guy and Shopper News columnist Dr. Bob Collier Bob Collier, who spearheads them, said the team had helped repair damaged homes over a fiveyear period in Mississippi in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

“We have some Habitat for Humanity builders in our group and people with various skills of this type,” Collier said.

And they jumped back into action this month after the news of the Elkview flood. Collier said the crew spent Nov. 4-12 repairing a flooded single-wide trailer in the area.

“We put four new tires on our work trailer, and off we went. It’s a five-hour drive from here, so people could come up for part of the week and work if needed. At our max, we had 25 people working.”

Collier said the Presbytery of West Virginia, which is made of 135 churches, many with 10 or fewer members, organized a well-run disaster team in 2002. The

The team builds a bedroom for the family’s son Christopher, 9, who’d never previously even had his own bed and slept on the couch. younger children are both adopted and have severe illnesses.

“The girl has a peculiar illness that affects her movement, and she sometimes has to use a wheelchair. So, we built an ADAaccessible bathroom and bedroom door. And the little boy, Christopher, who is 9, also has a rare illness. We added a 12x12-foot wooden addition onto the trailer, and built him his own bedroom.

“He’d never even had his own bed and slept on the couch. When he saw it, he Jimmy and Robin Lamey, whose home was repaired by the was so excited.”

Fountain City Presbyterian team in the aftermath of Hurricane The family had gone to Katrina in 2005, drove from their current residence in Texas to Cincinnati Children’s Hospihelp repair the home in Elkview. tal when the flood hit. More than 6 inches of water damFountain City team was that flood happened.” aged their home, to which housed at nearby First BapThe father of the family they couldn’t return for two tist Church of St. Albans. whose residence was dam- weeks.

“They had actually just aged is physically disabled.

“And the floor had fallen outfitted the church with He and his wife have three through. We cut out the old showers and two rooms for children. The eldest, 16, drywall and insulation, and disaster team workers like helped the Fountain City we put in all new doors, both us to stay in a month before crew repair the trailer. The on the interior and exterior

of the trailer.”

The crew also removed the roof and siding, and installed drywall in two new bathrooms as well as new interior fixtures and furnishings.

“We’re planning on going back at the first of December to put the new flooring down. They taught us while we were in Mississippi that you never really finish a mission trip like this.”

Jimmy and Robin Lamy joined the Fountain City team. It was their way of saying thanks.

“Theirs was the first home we worked on after Katrina.

They drove all the way from their current residence in Corpus Christi, Texas,” said Collier.

The trip was dedicated in memory of team member John Biddle, who passed away a month ago. His wife, Joan, and children Johnny and Cindy Biddle joined the team in Elkview.

“We always say we get more out of it than we give,” Collier said. “It’s a week that will change your life forever.

Every one of us who went feels that way. You think you know what it means for someone to be poor, but we didn’t really know what poor was.”

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All Is Bright is gift to families

By Stacy Levy For four years, all campus locations of Faith Promise Church have been hosting an “All is Bright” shopping event. They partner with local schools and ministry organizations to find families that are in need of assistance with Christmas presents for their children. In November, families in need fi ll out an application, and then Faith Promise creates tags to place on trees at each A table full of presents for the Faith Promise Church All is Bright campus location with the event Photo submitted child’s information.

Then during the early part of December, they in- year we help provide gifts morning get to do that, but vite the families to come to hundreds of families the parents feel a sense of to each campus location throughout Knox, Blount, empowerment because they to “shop” for presents for Anderson, and Campbell got to choose which gifts their children at no charge. County. Not only do chil- they wanted to give their Families usually get to pick dren who might not get to children.”

It takes a lot of people to out an outfit, a pair of shoes, experience the joy of openand two toys for each child ing presents on Christmas pull off such a large event at in their home. Volunteers help the families shop and wrap their gifts.

While the parents are shopping, the kids take part Edna Hensley, 771-7788.

Community in “All is Bright” as well and ■ Fountain City UMC, 212 Hotel come to the church and play services Road, hosts Griefshare, 6:30-8 games, do crafts, enjoy a ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak p.m. Wednesdays. The supRidge Highway, will host a nice meal with entertainport group is offered for those free Thanksgiving dinner, 11 who are dealing with the loss ment and meaningful cona.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, of a spouse, child, family memversations. Then at the end at the church. No reservations ber or friend. Cost: $15 for of the day they get to leave needed. Carry-out meals will workbook. Info: 689-5175. with wrapped gifts that also be available. Info: 690■ Powell Church, 323 W. Emory their parents selected.

1060 or beaverridgeumc.org.

Road, hosts Recovery at Powell “The impact is far reacheach Thursday. Dinner, 6 p.m.; ing,” said missions assis- ■ Clapp’s Chapel UMC, 7420 Clapps Chapel Road, will host worship, 7; groups, 8:15. The tant Kelsey Arnold. “Every

each campus, but they believe that with prayer anything is possible.

The “All is Bright” events take place on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Blount and North Knox locations; Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Pellissippi Campus; and Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Anderson and Campbell Campus locations.

Kelsey believes Matthew 25:40 best describes the “All is Bright” ministry: “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.”

All is Bright is so much more than Christmas gifts.

It’s about reconciling broken families to Jesus.

For more information on Faith Promise Church or its “All is Bright” ministry, go to faithpromise.org.

FAITH NOTES

Elmcroft schedules wreath fest

a free Thanksgiving lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24.

Free and open to the community. Reservations requested.

Info/reservations: 687-4721.

■ Cross Roads Presbyterian, 4329 E. Emory Road, hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry 6-7 p.m. each second Tuesday and 10-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday.

Elmcroft of Halls is planning the third annual Festival of Wreaths 3:30-7 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 29, to support Alzheimer’s Tennessee. Wine, hors d’oeuvres, ■ Ridgeview Baptist Church, cookies and beverages will 6125 Lacy Road, offers Chilbe served. dren’s Clothes Closet and Food Wreath winners will be Pantry 11 a.m.-2 p.m. each third Saturday. Free to those in the announced at 7 p.m. and the 37912/37849 ZIP code area.

Halls High Madrigals will perform 6-6:30 p.m. Viewing and bidding on wreaths Classes/meetings will extend from 3:30-6:30 ■ First Comforter Church, 5516 Old Tazewell Pike, hosts p.m. Elmcroft of Halls is at MAPS (Mothers At Prayer Ser7521 Andersonville Pike. vice) noon each Friday. Info: Info: 865-925-2668.

program embraces people who struggle with addiction, compulsive behaviors, loss and life challenges. Info: recoveryatpowell.com or 938-2741.

Special events ■ Bookwalter UMC, 4218 Central Avenue Pike, will host an open house 2-4 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3. See the church decorated for Advent; bring cameras to take family pictures in front of the Christmas tree and other special backgrounds. Info: 689-3349 or info@bookwalter-umc.org.

■ St. Paul UMC Fountain City, 4014 Garden Drive, hosts Agape’ Café’ each fourth Wednesday. Dinner is served 5:30-7 p.m., and the public is invited. Nov. 30 program:

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Brenda Logan will present the Heifer Project, an international organization dedicated to assisting third world families to become self-sustaining.

Info: 687-2952.

Special services ■ Bookwalter UMC’s Chancel choir will present a Christmas concert, “Noel, Night of Everlasting Love,” 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at the church, 4218 Central Avenue Pike. A reception will follow.

Info: 689-3349 or info@ bookwalter-umc.org.

■ Bookwalter UMC, 4218 Central Avenue Pike, will offer the following Christmas services: Christmas Eve candlelight service, 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24; Christmas morning worship service, 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 25. Info: 689-3349 or info@bookwalter-umc.org.

■ St. James Episcopal Church, 1101 N. Broadway, will hold Thanksgiving Day service with Holy Eucharist, 10 a.m.

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Recapturing glory The sun rises and the sun goes down, and hurries to the place where it rises.

(Ecclesiastes 1:5 NRSV) There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; indeed, star differs from star in glory.

(1 Corinthians 15:41 NRSV) When I was a kid, I did not see many sunrises. I was a late sleeper whenever I could manage it. Easter Sunrise services were the only time I actually enjoyed seeing the sun come up!

I look to the sky many times a day, to admire its varying shades of blue, to watch the clouds as they form and shift and move, to find the evening star, to be assured that the Big Dipper is still there.

It was William Wordsworth, however, who, in the midst of his own lonely pain, wrote: The rainbow comes and goes, And lovely is the Rose.

The Moon doth with delight Look round her when the heavens are bare, Waters on a starry night are beautiful and fair. …

But yet I know, where’er I go, That there hath past away a glory from the earth. (“Intimations of Immortality”) So, what is Wordsworth’s “glory” that has passed away?

Perhaps the fault lies not in the earth, but in our lack of attention! We tend to walk looking down at the path, failing to look up at the trees, the skies, the sun.

The glory has not passed away at all. It is there, steadfastly waiting to be noticed, to be appreciated, to lend its beauty to our lives.

Perhaps the glory that has passed away is in our hearts!

What if we re-introduced wonder into our lives? If we stood still and listened, or if we looked up in awe?

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Jim Holleman shows Kenya, Africa, to Janiyah Thornhill and others.

Thanksgiving –

more than a meal

By Kip Oswald I never really gave Thanksgiving a whole lot of thought. We always just had a huge meal that Grammie, Aunt Becky and Mom cooked and a lot of family came over and ate.

At school, we always learned about the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims and Indians, but we never really talked about what it meant to be truly thankful.

After Cassie came to live with us a couple of weeks ago, I really began to understand what it means to be thankful. Then at school, we were asked to list what we were thankful for and I was stunned at what I read from other people my own age.

There were kids my age who were thankful for shoes without holes in them, a warm room without a draft, a real bed, a winter coat, new socks, food backpacks, a bus pass so a mom could get to work, and one of my friends was thankful to see his dad at Thanksgiving. I had written that I was thankful for family, which really seemed lame after reading everything they had written, so I came home and began thinking about all the things I truly should be thankful for in my life.

I realized that even though I was thankful for family, it was really

the safety my mom had given me for which I am most thankful.

After living with Cassie and seeing what she has gone through, I don’t think she has ever felt safe, and that is the best thing I have in life.

So as this Thanksgiving comes, we will have our big meals again and we will have our huge families come over, but I hope we will never forget the importance of looking past the celebrations to the real meaning of being thankful for whatever is most important in our lives.

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Holleman talks animals at SMG

By Sandra Clark

Jim Holleman by day is a successful commercial Realtor, a principal in AvisonYoung of Knoxville. But at heart he’s an explorer, a traveler to distant lands.

And he shared his adventures with the Leaders Club of Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy recently.

Just to show there’s no fear of important people, one kid, Zach, asked Holleman if he had anything to do with “that McDonald’s commercial.”

Holleman showed pic-

tures of his trip to Kenya in 2012 to witness the Great Migration on the Serengeti.

Jim is an excellent photographer. If you’re looking for a special gift, call for a copy of his two giraffes.

Then frame it. Or ask about his yawning lion or his momma elephant. Animal photography could become his second career.

While the pictures flashed on the screen, Holleman was peppered with questions. Here are a few of his responses: ■ Gazelles and wilde-

beests survive in a group because a predator can’t get them all.

■ Hippos are the most dangerous animals in Africa, and they love to swim.

■ A zebra is much bigger than a horse; not as tall but heftier.

Crocodiles are the unanticipated beneficiaries of the annual migration because all the animals must cross a river. And guess who waits?

Holleman showed wart-

hogs and wild dogs, cheetahs and hyenas. The kids made a game of naming the animals as their pictures appeared.

Holleman said the animals migrate to find food and water. They can travel together because each species eats a different kind of grass.

“These animals have no map, no GPS, but they know where they are going. They do it every year at the same time.”

School bus drivers recognized

By Sandra Clark Five Knox County school bus drivers were recognized last week for professionalism. The program is sponsored

by Ted Russell Ford and WIVK Radio.

It was initiated by Courtney Hendrix Miller Mitchell Commissioner Bob Thomas, who wrote: “We would appre- a bus for West Haven Elementary for ciate your coverage of these five drivers 14 years; Joe Miller, a Halls resident and who do it right for Knox County chilschool bus driver for 21 years who dren every day.” drives a bus for Halls Elementary, Honorees were: Randel Courtney, a four-year Middle and High schools; Howard Mitchell, who has drivdriver who currently transports kids en a bus for Farragut students for for Karns Middle School; Melissa Hendrix, who has driven three years; and

Jean Morris, a 10-year driver for Farragut students.

Afterward, Hendrix said, “We’re the first face (some students) see some days.”

Morris The drivers were given $100 each by Ted Russell Ford owner Andy White, a gift bag from WIVK and a certificate of appreciation from Knox County Schools.

They were chosen from bus drivers graded with high standards by the Knox County Schools, the bus contractors, the Sheriff’s Office and by school staff.

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Abigail Cox and Makenna Bingham each told the story of Nancy Ward in their own unique ways through research and colorful posters.

Jonah Hargrave and Gregory Jones researched and shared their information on Daniel Boone with other third-grade students. Gregory not only created an informational poster but also put together an outfit to show his classmates his interpretation of his historical figure’s clothing.

Students create living museum

Lucas Keefe transformed himself into Thomas Jefferson for his class project on the historical figure.

Marisa Brown told the story of Betsy Ross to her classmates during the third-grade wax museum at Powell Elementary.

Students in Tina Corea’s and Jill Cooper’s classes gathered to share the project together. Photos by Ruth White

Principal chosen for Governor’s Academy

Two Powell softball players sign Powell High School celebrated National Signing Day with Brittney Franse and Kiley Longmire signing to play softball at the collegiate level.

Brittney Franse has played shortstop for the Panthers for four years and will head to Tusculum College in the fall. She selected the school because she liked the environment, the great coaching staff and team members. Although undecided on a major, Brittney is excited about the opportunities at TC. While being part of the Panther softball team, Brittney has learned to always work hard in practice and that success will come.

Attending the celebration with Brittney were her

Franse

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parents, Andy and Rebecca Franse, sister Addison, grandparents Trudy and Eddie Lyons, Judy Franse, teammates and friends.

Kiley Longmire will continue her softball career at Mississippi College in the fall. She has played for the Panthers for four years, where she has played third base.

She loved the family-oriented feel at MC and plans

Timothy Carr created a colorful poster to assist him in telling the story of Ben Franklin.

to enter the medical field after college. Kiley believes that learning to be a team player and putting others before herself will help her at the next level of softball.

Attending the signing with Kiley were her parents, Debbie and Steve Longmire, her sisters Kayla and Lynsea Lethgo, grandparents Patsy and Dickie Longmire, friends and teammates.

Coach Jeff Inman said of the pair, “These are two awesome young ladies. They have worked very hard while at PHS and are deserving of playing at the next level.�

He added that both Brittney and Kiley are excellent students and just good people.

Inman hates to see them go but is very proud of their accomplishments.

SCHOOL NOTES â– Powell Elementary will host its Winter Extravaganza, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.

Activities include a pancake breakfast, 9-11 a.m.; musical performances; vendors; Secret Santa Shop; silent auction; visit with Santa; and crafts and games.

Christine Oehler, principal of Powell Middle School, has been selected as a mentor for the 2017 Governor’s Academy for School Leadership, a one-year fellowship program to develop future school leaders.

Mentors will pair with an assistant principal who will intern three days a month at the mentor’s school. The mentees will be expected to pursue placement as a school principal in their district or region. “We have raised expectations, invested more in education and are making huge Oehler strides in education in Tennessee. Our students and teachers have stepped up to the challenge and we need strong school leadership to support them and continue the momentum,� said Gov. Bill Haslam.

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Chef finds new home on Broadway

By Betty Bean It’s lunchtime at Tata Creole Corner and the couple in the window seats facing Broadway are waiting for their crispy chicken livers with dirty rice and tomato jam. They’ve had this dish at four restaurants, so it’s fair to say they’re fans of the chef.

The next customer in the door was a regular at Rouxbarb, the farm-to-table restaurant Chef Bruce Bogartz owned and operated on Northshore Drive.

She’s grinning like a gator.

Another couple are right behind her, already knowing what they want.

The short but enticing menu at Tata Creole Corner (the front counter features the massive grille of a vintage Tata truck) includes Creole/Cajun favorites like Bayou La Baitre boiled shrimp, gumbo three ways, benne crusted redďŹ sh and jambalaya, brown butter sautĂŠed shrimp (and sometimes oyster) po’boys and Bogartz’ signature Famous Duck Club Sandwich (with bacon, provolone and tomato jam). Dessert is generally caramel apple pie or coconut cake, homemade and luscious delivered by the baker.

Seating is limited (like six seats, max), so Tata is a carryout joint. Customers are served fast and efďŹ cient-

ly amid enticing aromas.

The region’s most interesting chef has opened what he calls a “pop-up� restaurant – until the end of the year – in North Knoxville, and he says he likes what he’s found at the little hole in the wall at 1328 N. Broadway so much that he hopes to secure a more permanent lo-

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They come in early for prep work and keep their ďŹ ngers crossed, since Bogartz does the cooking on just two burners. “If we get too many of the same order at once, then it’s mayhem,â€? Bogartz said. “Either homicide or suicide.â€?

Hard as he works, Bogartz says he’s happy as he’s ever been, professionally. “I literally hate to close,� he said. “This neighborhood has welcomed us, and in spite of the brutal schedule, it’s a pleasure to be here. We have such a cross-cultural clientele – black, white, straight, gay, families – we need more space for strollers. “But it’s a delicate balance (because the place is so small). People get mad because we run out of the duck club or the coconut cake, but we only have one refrigerator.�

He’s won a wagonload of awards (he’s been named Knoxville’s “Best Chefâ€? in cation soon as he recovers multiple venues), but says from surgery scheduled in he has difďŹ culty working for February. He’s in a former people who want to tell him coffee shop that is prob- how to cook. ably smaller than many of “So starting something of the Victorian dining rooms my own made more sense.â€? in the historic homes surTata’s Creole Corner will rounding his business. offer a variety of catered Bogartz and his employee food for the holidays. Info: Jason Fraker keep the place 865-223-6845 or Chef@ open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday RedBoothGroup.com or and Wednesday. Thursday chefbrucebogartz.com

Goodwill offers Black Friday deals This Black Friday, all 28 regional Goodwill stores will offer 50 percent off everything in stock from 1-5 p.m.

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Funds raised in Goodwill retail stores support job training programs and employment services for individuals with barriers to employment. Programs include CertiďŹ ed Nursing Assistant training, computer training, school-to-work programs, placement services and beyond.

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Rotarians to ring the bells Rotary Ringers will be out in force during the 2016 Christmas season, ringing the bells for The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign.

This kettle tradition dates to 1891 in San Francisco and to Salvation Army Capt. Joseph McFee when he placed a pot at the Oakland Ferry Landing on Market Street to feed the hungry at Christmas time.

Captain McFee’s kettle launched a tradition that spread throughout the U.S. and across the world. Kettles are now used in Korea, Japan, Chile and many European countries. Today in the U.S., the Salvation Army assists more than 4.5 million people during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

Where do the local proceeds from the Red Kettle campaign go? They support the local ministries of The Salvation Army that include the emergency assistance program, men’s and women’s transitional housing programs, disaster relief, the Joy D. Baker Center for Women affected by domestic violence and for homeless women with children, and the Rainbow Promises program focused on the needs of the children living at the Joy D. Baker Center.

Rotarians from four clubs will be ringing the bells at these Red Kettle sites around town from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Bearden Rotary: Saturday, Dec. 3, Dillards at West Town Mall Farragut Rotary: Saturdays, Dec. 10 and 17, at the Ingles in Farragut Knoxville Rotary: Saturday, Dec. 10, two sites at West Town Mall North Knox Rotary: Club president Phyllis Driver and husband, Ely, will be ringing bells for their church – First Presbyterian – this year at the Bearden Kroger. â–

New uniforms for Vine athletes

Turkey Creek Sunset Rotarians recently presented new basketball uniforms to the boys and girls teams at Vine Middle School. The club raised $1,600 to pay for the uniforms. Making the presentation were club president Matt Jarrell, past president Paul West and members Christine Williams and Aimee MacIlveen. â–

Holly Warlick to speak

University of Tennessee women’s head basketball coach Holly Warlick will speak to a joint meeting of Knoxville’s Rotary clubs on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the noon meeting of the Rotary Club of Knoxville at The Marriott. This is open to all Rotarians and their guests. The lunch costs $12 (cash or check). The ballroom seats 300, so RSVP at kxrotary@bellsouth.net

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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.

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SUNDAY, NOV. 27 “Classical Christmas” featuring by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and the Pellissippi State Variations Choir, 2:30 p.m., Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St. Tickets $15-$33. Info/tickets: 291-3310; knoxvillesymphony. com. Tickets also available at the door.

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Candlelight tour and dinner, 6 p.m., Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Individual or groups up to 10; $125 donation to benefit Historic Ramsey House. Reservations required. Info/reservations: 546-0745 or judy@ramseyhouse.org.

First Friday Comedy, 7-9 p.m. Saw Works Brewing, 708 E. Depot Ave. Free monthly comedy showcase featuring touring and local comedians. NYC’s Yedoye Travis is this month’s featured performer, along with Atlanta’s Max Fine and local comedians.

Open House and Greens Tea, noon-3 p.m., Ivan Racheff House and Gardens, 1943 Tennessee Ave. Baked goods, pecans, gift shop items, holiday wreaths, centerpieces and tabletop designs created by members of the Board of Governors of Racheff will be available for purchase. Info: 681-1704.

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News from Tennova Health & Fitness

Top reasons to hire a personal trainer MOTIVATION – A personal trainer works as a coach, educator, conďŹ dant, role model and a major source of motivation and encouragement as well.

CONSISTENCY – Do you ďŹ nd it difďŹ cult to stick to your program? Scheduling regular appointments with a personal trainer helps eliminate any excuses you might come up with for not exercising.

SAFETY – Unsure about how to use the chest press machine at the gym or how to perform walking lunges without hurting your shoulder or knees? A personal trainer will show you how to exercise safely, including which exercises to avoid, and instruct you on the proper and safe use of exercise equipment.

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By Carol Z. Shane Hurrah! It’s the holidays! Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and soon we’ll all be celebrating this festive season in many ways.

Most of us will overindulge and struggle, weight-wise, this time of year.

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What is working with a personal trainer like? It’s great, by all accounts. First, you’ll receive an assessment of your current physical ďŹ tness. Yarbrough says, “The consultation is a comprehensive evaluation of your ďŹ tness levels. In discussing your medical history, previous workout history, previous injuries, re-occurring injuries, previous obstacles in reaching goals and – of course – diet, a true program can be tailored to the individual. “Trainers are here to help.That is their number one objective. It’s

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Martha Wilds counts 21 years with

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What does Martha Wilds like so much about the Fantasy of Trees that it’s kept her coming back as a volunteer for 21 years? “Pretty much everything!” she says.

Wilds, an educational assistant at Halls High School, started out as a volunteer in the children’s area. Her own children began helping as soon as they were old enough; now grown, Helen, 22, is in corporate communications at Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville and Grant, 20, is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee. But they still come back every year to help out with the Fantasy of Trees.

Her husband, Mike, she says, is “my builder. He’s my technical support.”

The couple’s wedding anniversary falls during the Fantasy of Trees. They try to observe the occasion, but “there was a technical difficulty” with the event one year, says Martha, and she had to bail on the planned romantic dinner. Mike forgave her. This year they’re celebrating 25 years.

In addition, Wilds’ mother, June Meschendorf, worked alongside her for 10 years until her health prevented her from doing so. Volunteering for the Fantasy of Trees is indeed, as Wilds says, “a family tradition.”

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Fantasy of Trees The Wilds family enjoys the annual Fantasy of Trees gala, traditionally held the night before the event opens. Shown are Mike, Helen, Martha and Grant Wilds. Says Wilds of her husband, “He’s my builder. He’s my technical person.” Photo submitted

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Billed as “East Tennessee’s Premiere Christmas Event,” the Fantasy of Trees takes place at the Knoxville Convention Center. Now a member of the creative team, Wilds helps to “set the stage that surrounds everything the local community provides” for the event. So her and her colleagues’ artistry will be seen in the entrance and other areas which lead to the main show floor.

This year’s theme is “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.”

Wilds describes the process of getting the Fantasy of Trees up and running: “When Marguerite Hogan (creative projects officer at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital) and Pat Scott (the hospital’s community development officer) decide what the plan will be each year, they start looking at the volunteers and deciding who fits where. The supplies are in a warehouse on Forest Avenue. This year there are some new ones; ladders and deer. Wilds explains that volunteers are always on the lookout for unusual decorations. “If you see something like a certain kind of deer at the Merchan-

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The event benefits East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. “Funds each year go to purchase special equipment,” says Wilds. “This year I believe it’s a digital anesthesia machine, which helps clinical staff deliver safe pediatric anesthesia.

“Last year Children’s treated 144,000 patients from East Tennessee,” Wilds continues. “They performed 9,900 pediatric surgeries.

That’s a lot.”

Here, too, there’s a family tradition. “Children’s took care of my family. They took care of me, and my father was on the board.” Dick Meschendorf, who died in 2006, has a conference room at the hospital named after him.

So Fantasy of Trees is more than just fun for Wilds, though it certainly is that. “We have the best time!” she says. “Even before my kids were there, the people with me – we would laugh and cut up and have a great time.” No doubt she’ll be back for year 22 and beyond.

A group of friends and family gathers for a good cause. Shown are (back) Grant Wilds, Cathy Tampas; (front) Helen Wilds, Emily Tampas and Martha Wilds. Cathy Tampas and Martha Wilds have worked together on the annual fundraiser for 15 years. Photo submitted

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This canvas memorabilia holder is easy and affordable to make for holiday gifts.

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By Stacy Levy

What do you do with extra painting canvas or possibly canvas that has a mistake on it? If you are like me, you want to figure out a way to use that canvas so you don’t have to throw it away and throw money down the drain.

Well, how about making a canvas memorabilia holder either for yourself or as a great gift. I actually made these for my oldest daughter’s best buddies; they call each other the “Fab Four” and have known each other since they were 3 years old.

My local craft store has a 50 percent off sale on painting canvases every once in a while, so I bought them in a bulk package and I used the thin canvases for this project.

Use the canvas size of your choice; I chose an 8x10. Next, I painted the canvas different colors for each girl, just to give each of them a personal feel. You can also paint them to match certain décor or room color. Also by painting the canvases you can re-use your canvas that might have a mistake on it and paint over it. I just used regular craft paint; it’s everywhere. Just mix the paint with Mod Podge so the paint and transfer letters will stick to the canvas better (canvas has a lot of grooves and indentions, so this process makes it easier).

After your canvas dries, it’s time to add your verbiage, quote, initial or anything

else. I’m not really good with drawing the perfect letters, so I printed my quote on the computer per the font I wanted and then used transfer paper to put the word image on my canvas. Make sure that when you transfer your words or image that you use the right side of the transfer paper (the sticky side), then use an embossing tool, or coin for that matter, to transfer the image.

After that I just painted over that image in black and let that dry.

Now it’s time for your burlap bow; this was really easy to do. Grab your leftover burlap and cut it the desired length. Then just fold it in the center to look like a bow.

Hot glue that together, let it dry, then add either a piece of scrap fabric, ribbon, or more burlap and glue a loop of either of these items to create the middle of the bow.

Next just hot glue the bow onto your canvas.

Finally add picture/pictures or memorabilia to your canvas. You can use a drop of hot glue and adhere your clip to it. As you can see, I didn’t put the clip in the middle of the canvas or straight up and down either.

It was more of a design decision – it looked better to have it off center. I also backed my pictures with scrap fabric to add a little dimension and design as well.

When presented the gifts, each girl received a pretty easel to put the canvas on – or you can hot glue a picture hanger on the back of your canvas to hang it on the wall.

The end of December is prime shopping and shipping time for holiday gifts.

Shipping giant UPS calls this time of the year its peak season, and FedEx and the United States Postal Service also cite the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day as some of their busiest weeks.

Jingling bells and Christmas carols once were the foremost sounds of the season, but now those noises have been replaced by the sounds of conveyor belts, trucks and airplanes rushing to get packages to their destinations.

According to research firm Forrester, online sales now account for 10 percent of all shopping and 15 percent of holiday shopping. USPS expects to deliver roughly 15 billion letters, cards and packages during the holiday season. While the postal service and the major pack-and-ship companies are incredibly reliable, shoppers can take the following steps to further ensure their gifts arrive on time. ¥ Shop in-store. Choose off-peak hours, such as early morning and late evening, to visit brick-and-mortar stores. The crowds will not be too large, and you will have the added peace of mind knowing that you

don’t need to wait for gifts to arrive via the mail. If you like the convenience of online shopping, shop online but take advantage of in-store pick-up when available. If items are in stock, this can save you the hassle of making your way through crowded stores. ¥ Follow cut-off dates. Many online retailers will post Òpurchase byÓ dates to ensure specific delivery times. Be sure to familiarize yourself with these dates so your items will arrive on time. If time is ticking away, you may have to pay more for expedited shipping. ¥ Avoid backordered items. Popular gifts may sell out quickly, and retailers could put you on backorder lists. Research similar products as potential backups should your primary choice be on backorder. ¥ Shop well in advance. Shopping early is the best way to ensure gifts arrive on time.

Shopping early also gives shoppers time to make exchanges in the event an item is not up to par or is damaged.

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The color green is synonymous with the holiday liday season, as Christmas trees, mistletoe toe and holiday wreaths feature prominently throughout the month of December. But there are ways to make this holiday season even greener.

Going green around the house can save homeowners substantial amounts of money and benefit the planet in various ways. Yet come the holiday season, many people unintentionally eschew ecofriendly practices in an effort to make their homes as festive as possible. Fortunately, there are several ways to enjoy an eco-friendly holiday season. ¥ Choose LED holiday lights. Holiday lighting displays help make the season even more special. But traditional incandescent holiday lights consume considerable amounts of energy and burn out much more quickly than more eco-friendly alternatives. According to Energy.gov, LED holiday lights consume less energy than incandescent holiday lights, and they’re also safer because LED lights burn cool, reducing the risk of combustion. In

addition, LED lights are more resistant to breaking than incandescent bulbs, which should please homeowners who want to avoid broken or burned out bulbs that can ruin holiday lighting displays. ¥ Get creative with wrapping paper.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency notes that household waste increases by 25 percent between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. That translates to about one million extra tons of waste in the roughly five-week holiday season. Much of that waste is wrapping paper. Instead of purchasing holiday wrapping paper that will ultimately end up in landfills, wrap gifts in reusable gift bags or old newspapers lying around the house. If you must use wrapping paper, choose recycled paper.

In addition, save bows, ribbons and undamaged wrapping paper to use again next season. ¥ Turn down the thermostat. Holiday music fans know that the weather outside can be frightful during the holiday season. But holiday hosts inviting friends

and family over this year can turn down the thermostat to save energy and make conditions inside the home more comfortable. Extra bodies inside the house will warm the place up, allowing homeowners to turn down the thermostat during parties. If you’re traveling for the season, program your thermostat so you’re not heating an empty home. ¥ Send e-cards. Holiday cards are a tradition in many families. But paper cards contribute heavily to that extra mil-

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lion tons of holiday-related waste noted by the EPA. In lieu of paper cards, send ecards. E-cards can be emailed to friends and family, saving the cost of postage and the fuel required to deliver those cards. In addition, e-cards save families the hassle of signing each individual card.

The holiday season is not the most ecofriendly time of year, but celebrants can take steps to reduce their carbon footprints between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.

Holiday revelers tend to be busy with social engagements Ñ from corporate parties to cocktails with close friends Ñ between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Chances are, many people will be attending a party and/or hosting their own this holiday season.

While attending a party requires little of celebrants other than a willingness to have a good time, hosting a holiday gettogether can be hard work. But hosts can heed a few time-tested strategies to ensure they and their guests make the most of their time together this holiday season.

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Forget perfection

Television, movies and advertisements paint an unrealistic picture of what the holidays should be. Don’t get down if a holiday party that would make Norman Rockwell proud is beyond your capabilities. Rather than trying to plan a pictureperfect holiday party, channel your energy into what you do best. Cook up a holiday feast if you love being in the kitchen, or decorate till you drop if you love to deck the halls. The point of the party is to gather with family and friends, so no need to worry about throwing a perfect party.

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Ask others to contribute to the party so all of the work is not on your shoulders.

A potluck party is a great way to encourage participation. When everyone brings something along and helps, it frees up time to spend together rather than wor-

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Festive feelings may inspire you to expand your guest list. Social people understandably want to invite all of their circles of friends, but an overwhelming guest list can make hosting more difficult. If you have trouble paring down the guest list, consider hosting separate parties, designating one for family and another for friends.

You can even downsize your offerings to lessen your load. Rather than spending days in the kitchen making unique appetizers, stock up on chips, snacks and premade appetizers so you have enough food.

If you want to make one or two appetizers from scratch, stick to a handful of triedand-true recipes and convenience items so you’re not worrying about kitchentesting new things.

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If you’re simply too busy to handle hosting but still want to invite loved ones, hire some professional help. Hire wait staff to tend to guests during the party, and book a cleaning service to clean your home in the days before the party. Don’t hesitate to have the party catered if you prefer your gathering not be potluck.

Holiday hosting can be a big time commitment, but there are ways to make hosting easier regardless of how busy you are.

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How to get Black Friday deals As Thanksgiving draws near, retailers begin dropping hints about their Black Friday promotions. Some stores have begun to open their doors on Thanksgiving evening, after many people have filled up on turkey and trimmings.

Smart shoppers recognize that Black Friday is a great time to find deals on holiday gifts, and following these tips can help shoppers save even more.

■ Begin researching early. Since many retailers begin posting information online or send out advertisements about sale items far in advance of Black Friday, shoppers should pay attention to each retailer’s offerings so they can better coordinate their shopping efforts. Crossreference prices against other stores, including both online retailers and traditional brick-and-mortar stores.

■ Establish a shopping budget. It’s tempting to go out shopping with credit cards blazing, but that may lead to overspending. Determine what you can afford and set a budget for Black Friday shopping. Establishing a budget can help you avoid impulse purchases as well.

Score deep discounts during Black Friday sales.

■ Look for extra discounts. The early bird often gets the worm, but late shoppers also may benefit on Black Friday.

Determine which times of the day stores are offering their biggest discounts. Door-

buster sales tend to start very early, but such sales might be irrelevant if only items you do not need are being discounted. Determine if there are any additional sales that extend throughout the day.

■ Divide and conquer. Split up the shopping responsibilities so you and your family can get your shopping done quickly. The divide and conquer approach allows you to cover more ground and ensures someone will be there to claim the best deals from various retailers.

■ Dress comfortably for shopping.

Malls and department stores may be crowded and can be warm, so dress in layers so you can remove clothing if you get hot. You’ll probably do a good deal of walking on Black Friday, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

■ Have discount codes at the ready.

Many retailers now use digital apps or emails to keep in touch with customers. These same apps may enable smartphone users to search for discount codes and other coupons. Keep digital coupons handy so they can be presented quickly at checkout.

Black Friday is one of the best days of the year to land steep discounts on a variety of merchandise and services. Make the shopping trip even more successful this time around.

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The Volunteer Ministry Center Holiday Store will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 1-3 p.m. beginning Nov. 30.

VMC Holiday Store provides chance to earn Christmas gifts

By Betty Bean Christmas is no easy time for people who are struggling with homelessness, nor for those who are trying not to become homeless. In 2015, Volunteer Ministry Center’s Holiday Store helped provide Christmas gifts for 161 families (or 553 individuals) served by VMC during the year.

Here’s how it works, says the Rev. Bruce Spangler, VMC’s CEO: “It begins with a simple but empowering notion – folks will do community service in a variety of places, and for every hour they work, they get 75 points, and they use that to shop in the Holiday Store, which is stocked with brand new merchandise donated by the community.”

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“I want to participate and I’ll the season understand its imdo the community service,” portance – they were among he said. “So they earn evthe very first Holiday Store erything they get.” shoppers 20 years ago, and they plan to have evBusinesses, churcherything ready for the es, organizations or store’s opening 1 p.m. individuals who want Nov. 30, at VMC, 51 to help stock the store North Broadway. The can contact Mary store’s hours will be 1-3 Beth Ramey, VMC’s p.m., Monday, Wedneschief development ofday and Friday through ficer, at 524-3926 or at Dec. 21. mramey@vmcinc.org.

This service gives Ramey says the participants, whom VMC store has a large stock of employees and volunteers Barbie dolls and Matchrefer to as their “neighbors,” box cars thanks to a gensweat equity in the operaerous individual donor, tion, Spangler said. but still has a need for infant and baby clothes, “The only qualification is, Volunteer Ministry Center CEO Bruce Spangler

men’s and women’s fragrance sets, small tool kits, sports equipment – particularly footballs and basketballs – and toy tea sets and Legos for smaller boys and girls.

VMC is a faith-based, interfaith Knoxville agency that was founded in 1987 and is dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness. This year, VMC has helped nearly 80 people to move off the streets and into homes of their own, and has assisted some 700 householders with utility and rental expenses to enable them to stay in their homes.

Additionally, 57 men and women live in Minvilla Manor, an apartment complex that opened in 2010 to provide permanent supportive housing for the chronically homeless. This means that Minvilla is fully occupied, and more than half of its residents have lived there since it opened.