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Fun on wheels

It was all fun despite the cold at the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club’s Fall Festival, the club’s annual fundraiser.

Held on a private property in the Urban Wilderness, the fest drew hundreds with a schedule that included bike rides and races, food and beer, music and other entertainment, a silent auction and bikevendor tents.

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A winning warrior In the front row of my music file is a Ronnie Milsap recording of a Kris Kristofferson song, “Please Don’t Tell Me How the Story Ends.”

It popped up, unsolicited, when I thought of Jacob Gilliam and his final home appearance on behalf of Tennessee football.

I know enough. I don’t need to know the ending.

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Thunder Road I recently voted in Farragut’s early voting, and one of the controversial issues this year is allowing wine to be sold in Farragut’s grocery stores.

This issue reminded me of a similar referendum in 1961 when Knox County voted to legalize whiskey sales in package stores and, and finally, liquor by the drink in 1972. Referenda to legalize whiskey sales in Knox County date to 1941, and the proposal was placed on the ballot five times during that 20-year period until it was finally approved.

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WATE mistake WATE’s decision not to renew its contract with popular longtime news anchor Gene Patterson has to be one of the dumber mistakes any television station could make.

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Comfort food at Sullivan’s This time of year, it’s not a good idea to upset your momma. For that reason, I suggest that, if discussing the meatloaf you just ordered at Sullivan’s Fine Foods at Rocky Hill, you tell her it is “almost as good as yours.”

You’ll be lying, because my momma made the best meatloaf in the world, and Sullivan’s is better than hers.

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Dooley, with his human, Steve Hillenbrand, on the other end of the leash, checks out Ijams’ new dog-level water fountain at last week’s debut. Photos by Betsy Pickle

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Mary Thom Adams keeps Max and Archie warm at the launch of Ijams Nature Center’s pet welcome station. Taking note of chilly temps and flurries, Ijams executive director Paul James and John Brynda, program manager for sponsor PetSafe, limited their remarks prior to Thursday’s ribbon cutting for the station, which includes a water fountain, waste baggies and a hitching post for dogs. In addition to several dogs and owners, attending the event were Young-Williams Animal Center, River Dog Bakery and Small Breed Rescue of East Tennessee, from whom Adams adopted Archie at a previous event at Ijams.

Hospital-site meeting shows peace, progress Blanchard & Calhoun Commercial of Augusta, Ga., and the South Knoxvillians who had pushed for the meeting were making an effort to be positive.

Blanchard & Calhoun president Mark Senn and Mark Senn the company’s architects defused the biggest bomb by announcing that they had revisited plans for the development between the Gay Street and Henley bridges and had not just met but also exceeded the glazing (window) requirement at street level.

Concern over that variance request elicited the most negative comments at the zoning meeting in October, especially after it was stated that the company had no firm plans for retail development

By Betsy Pickle Those expecting to see fireworks at last Thursday’s community meeting on redevelopment of the former Baptist Hospital site were sorely disappointed. It was as though the ’60s had returned, and the attendees decided to “make love, not war.”

Scheduled as a response to October’s contentious Board of Zoning Appeals meeting at which the Bridges at Riverwalk developers asked for several variances to the hard-won South Waterfront development code, the session at Flenniken Landing exuded a polar-opposite atmosphere (perhaps the “polar” temperatures outside cooled down some of the preexisting angst). Even without the appeal by moderator Bob Whetsel, from the Office of Redevelopment, for attendees to be courteous, it seemed that both the developers,

on the site. Senn expressed hope Thursday that they would be able to attract a restaurant at the street level of the office building at the east end, perhaps one that would create outdoor seating overlooking the Tennessee River.

He said that the site would be developed in such a way that retail could be added later, but for now the biggest portion would be devoted to 315 apartments priced similarly to residential space downtown.

A plaza adjacent to the Henley Street side of the development will be used for public events, and there will be a “pocket park” on the river side of the site, just off the riverwalk, for public use.

B&C is still asking for a setback variance on Blount Avenue to give residents more privacy and allow for more attractive landscaping.

The street will be narrowed to encourage pedestrian traffic, and

New job for Tony Norman

By Betty Bean James McMillan has been a high-profile, persistent critic of the way local government handles stormwater runoff issues, both city and county. Rarely has he doled out compliments.

Last week, the Shannondale farmer broke form when he heard that Knox County has hired Tony Norman to a $28,000 per year part-time position as an NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) coordinator.

“Tony will add a needed degree of honesty and integrity to Knox County’s engineering department, something they have had a very limited supply of, till now,” said McMillan.

Norman started work Nov. 3, two months after completing two terms on County Commission, where he championed teachers who have been protesting Superintendent James McIntyre’s reform agenda. As a science teacher with

Knox County Schools for more than 30 years, he developed an awardwinning ecology class at Farragut and continued it at West High School, where he directed hands-on studies of Third Creek. As a commissioner, he spent more than three years chairTony Norman ing the controversial Joint City/County Task Force on Ridge, Slope and Hillside Development and Protection that developed new regulations to curb environmental damage done by developers.

Predictably, the hire has raised eyebrows.

Commissioner Sam McKenzie expressed his displeasure at a meeting last week, and there was grumbling that the former commission chair, who is widely expected to be a candidate for school board in 2016, is being “rewarded” for his persis-

units next to the street will have their own stoops. Senn said plans also call for on-street parking.

Another variance request regarding the requirement on permeable-surface parking remains as most of the parking for the site will be underground.

There was little discussion of the student apartments B&C is planning on the west side of Henley at Blount Avenue except to say that they would be comparably priced to new apartments on Cumberland Avenue but would have the advantage of being closer to Neyland Stadium.

Representatives from B&C will attend the Old Sevier Neighborhood Association meeting at 7 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 20), at South Knoxville Elementary School. Updated site plans may be viewed at www.cityofknoxville. org/southwaterfront/.

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tent opposition to McIntyre’s policies, an allegation that Engineering and Public Works Director Dwight Van de Vate said is unwarranted.

“Tony has a sound science background. He has a background in environmental policy and a solid general understanding of the science behind what we are responsible for doing in stormwater,” Van de Vate said.

“He has good communication skills – specifically, the ability to write. Keeping dynamic, relevant, current web content is important. Many folks with engineering backgrounds, communication is not their forte.

“Tony is a skilled public speaker with the ability to articulate complicated concepts clearly. He’ll be talking to elected officials. He will look at how peer jurisdictions manage their bonds and letters of credit and see if we can incorporate some of their practices. Not everybody can make those calls

effectively and ask the right questions. I’m confident Tony will excel with assignments like this, and we’ve started already.”

He also said there are things Norman won’t be doing: “He won’t be involved in education outreach that involves Knox County Schools. He won’t be involved in regulation of the construction trades. I’ve got eight folks who do that very well. Our bench is deep.”

Norman said he’s not surprised that some have criticized his hiring.

“I’ve known these people (in county engineering) for 20 years,” he said. “I spent 30 years in water quality – it’s like my calling – where my heart is.”

Then he laughed and said: “I don’t want to go back into teaching. I don’t think I’d last a week (back in the school system). So when this came open, I said yeah, and really think my resume ought to be able to withstand (criticism).”

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East Tennessee woman ‘still Nana’ after stroke In January 2014, Deborah Grantham of Jones Cove, Tenn., 59, woke up with what she feared were the symptoms of a stroke.

“I got up that morning and my left arm felt like it was asleep, numb, it just didn’t feel right,” said Grantham. “My daughter kept calling me, checking on me. She kept asking, ‘Do you think you’re having a stroke?’ I said, ‘I don’t know, but I’m getting a little scared.’ ” Grantham did not want to go to the hospital, but her daughter took her anyway. They arrived at the emergency department of LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville, where physicians confirmed she had indeed had a stroke.

“I didn’t want to go to intensive care,” said Grantham. “First, I don’t have insurance, and I also didn’t want to be away from my grandchildren. My grandson is on the autistic spectrum, and I knew he was going to be hard to handle.

I’ve never been too far from him.”

But a stroke is a serious medical event. And after a week in the hospital, Grantham learned she would need even more intensive physical, occupational and speech therapy at a rehabilitation center.

“They asked me if I would be interested in going to the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center if I had

a scholarship,” she said. “I was very interested because I knew how good they were. My husband, Bill, was there seven years ago, when he had his left leg amputated below the knee. They helped him so much.”

The Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center offers some scholarships for patients without insurance, provided by private donations and funds from the annual Patricia Neal Golf Classic.

So Grantham spent another week away from her family, working to regain the use of her left arm. She followed up with four months of outpatient visits as well.

The results have been dramatic, she said.

“They helped me learn how to do a lot of things for myself, like how to take my bath. At first I couldn’t use my hand at all. But since I’ve been in therapy, I got back a good bit of use of my hand.

It’s not perfect, and it’s going to take some time, but it’s so much better than it was.”

Grantham said she has focused

on doing household tasks.

“I have learned to use the electric can opener; I have made my bed. I am folding clothes, but that is still a hard job. They’re not perfect but they’re folded! I sweep my floors, wash my dishes, I have mopped my floor – that’s not easy.”

Grantham said the staff at PNRC tries to make therapy fun.

“You work hard, but you don’t have time to feel sorry for yourself because you’re so busy! We played games that were good for your brain, but you don’t think about what it’s doing for you,” she said.

“The Patricia Neal staff was wonderful to me, and I would recommend them to anybody. I had excellent care. All the nurses came when I needed help. They were wonderful,” Grantham said.

Today she is back at home with her husband and enjoying her 12 grandchildren who live nearby.

“My 4-year-old granddaughter says, ‘Nana, let me hold your hand you had a stroke in.’ They don’t think any different, I’m still Nana.”

Deborah Grantham works with occupational therapist Tom Johnson on strengthening her hand while grasping and releasing objects. Grantham suffered a stroke in January and has made great strides in therapy at Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center.

Recognize the signs of a stroke FAST! The early symptoms of stroke are often overlooked or ignored. If you suspect that you or a loved one is having a stroke, think FAST:

F – FACE: Look at your face. Is one side sagging?

A – ARMS: Hold out your arms. Is one arm lower than the other or harder to hold in place?

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Stroke Belt keeps Knoxville doctor busy Ask Dr. Keith Woodward what life is like in the Stroke Belt, and he’ll give you a oneword answer: “Busy!”

It’s no wonder – in 2012, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center’s Comprehensive Stroke Center treated 455 patients for stroke. In 2013, it averaged 35 to 40 strokes per month. Woodward’s department treats about 100 of those patients per year.

“Those are very high numbers,” Woodward said. “We are in the buckle of the Stroke Belt, and stroke volumes are high here. Of course, this is much higher than all other facilities due to Fort Sanders’ comprehensive stroke center certification and the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center being here.”

Too, the risk factors for stroke – high blood pressure, smoking, sedentary lifestyle and the Southern diet of “fried everything” – are all higher here.

When Woodward came to Knoxville, no one could perform procedures inside the arteries of the brain. He was particularly concerned when a local high school football player collapsed with a stroke and had to be sent to Asheville, N.C., because that was where the closest doctor was that could treat those disorders.

“I decided to go back and complete additional training to perform these procedures in the brain,” Woodward said.

When he returned in 2005, patients no longer needed to travel to get the best stroke care.

Now at Fort Sanders Regional for a decade, he is currently chairman of its Acute Stroke Team and Medical Director of the Neurovascular Research Center of East TenDr. Keith Woodward says advances in stroke treatnessee. Woodward is boardment have drastically reduced the time it takes certified by the American to remove clots, often minimizing damage to the Board of Radiology and has the brain.”

Certificate of Added Qualification in Interventional Radiology.

In many cases, Woodward treats those Strokes are now the fourthleading cause of death in the United States. patients with a procedure known as meStrokes occur when blood flow to the brain chanical embolectomy.

“We place a needle in the artery in the is disrupted. Disruption in blood flow is caused when either a blood clot blocks one groin and advance a catheter using X-rays of the vital blood vessels in the brain (isch- as a guide, until the catheter reaches the emic stroke) or when a blood vessel in the neck,” Woodward says. “Then, we advance brain bursts, spilling blood into surround- a smaller catheter into the brain to the clot. ing tissues (hemorrhagic stroke). Ischemic A pump is then attached, and the clot is strokes account for 87 percent of all strokes. sucked out of the artery.”

The procedure has come a long way over the years.

“The tools are so much better – six-hour procedures to remove clots have been reduced to now commonly less than 30 minutes,” Woodward says, adding speed is vitally important when treating strokes. That is because the longer the clot remains, the longer the brain is without blood and oxygen. As a result, the cells in the affected area begin to die, affecting whatever functions that area controlled.

“More often than not, stroke damage is permanent,” says Woodward. “However, it almost always improves over the first six months after a stroke. Rehab is the key during that period to help the brain recover.”

Busy though they may be, Woodward says his days are not without their rewards. One of those, he said, is when “I can see a person unable to walk or talk, and 24 hours later, they can go home from the hospital.”

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Fun on wheels It was all fun despite the cold at the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club’s Fall Festival, the club’s annual fundraiser.

Held on a private property in the Urban Wilderness, the fest drew hundreds with a schedule that included bike rides and races, food and beer, music and other entertainment, a silent auction and bike-vendor tents.

Danny Gray of South Woodlawn neighborhood won the raffle for a $3,400 bike from Santa Cruz Bicycles and Harper’s Bike Shop. (Out of town on a hiking trip, Gray thought he was being “punked” when he got the message.)

The big attraction was a new pump track – a circular dirt track of “rollers” (mounds) and berms – that cyclists of all ages obviously enjoyed. It provided a stiff workout, but everyone survived.

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Vestal park upgrades

The Vestal Community Organization is hard at work on efforts to improve Mary Vestal Park.

At the group’s meeting last week, Gene Burr reported that a grant from the city would provide gravel for a pathway that will be laid and compacted by workers from Dewhirst Properties.

The work is expected to be done in early spring.

Ben Epperson from the Knox County Health Department reported that he and city Parks and Recreation director Joe Walsh have met to discuss extending the Mary Vestal Greenway to downtown Ves-

CHRISTMAS EVENTS ■ Lights Up! event to benefit the Mission of Hope, 4-8 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 21, The Pinnacle at Turkey Creek between Talbot’s and LOFT. Includes a 60foot Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony with live reindeer, pictures with Santa, children’s holiday activities, holiday entertainment and more.

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tal. Details are still being worked out, but it looks as though it will happen.

Debbie Sharp of the Office of Neighborhoods invited Vestal representatives to attend the Neighborhood Conference, scheduled for 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2015, at the Knoxville Convention Center. She also said that city grants for neighborhoods would focus on projects benefiting children next year.

President Newman Seay announced that the Dec. 8 meeting would be the VCO’s holiday party. The group meets monthly at 6 p.m. on the second Monday at the South Knoxville Community Center.

Brian Nicholson and Noah Nicholson ride the pump track as Sean Leader waits for an opening and Tim Lewis and Jeff Bale check out the track at the AMBC Fall Festival. Photo submitted

cal Seminary in Decatur, Ga., where she received her master of divinity degree.

She has served the Presbytery of East Tennessee as director of youth ministry and has been associate pastor at churches in Talladega, Ala., Louisville, Ky., and Nashville.

Eusebia Presbyterian, ■ Eusebia calls 1701 Burnett Station Road in Seymour, was founded in female pastor 1786, 10 years before TenEusebia Presbyterian nessee statehood.

Church has called the first female pastor in the church’s nearly 230-year history.

The Rev. Jean Davidson of Maryville will begin her duties on Jan. 1, 2015, with her pastoral installation on Jan. 4.

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■ Celebrate the Season, 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive.

Presented by the Farragut Beautification Committee.

Includes numerous free activities and performances.

Canned-goods donation requested for Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee.

Info: Arleen Higginbotham, arleen.higginbotham@ townoffarragut.org or 9667057; www.townoffarragut.org.

■ Colonial Christmas Celebration open house, Friday, Dec. 5, at Blount Mansion, 200 W. Hill Ave. Candlelight tours at 6 and 7 p.m. Suggested donation: $5. Info: 525-2375 or email info@blountmansion.org.

AMBC president Matthew Kellogg, Legacy Parks Foundation executive director Carol Evans, Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero and Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis huddle up for warmth at the AMBC Fall Festival. Photos by Betsy Pickle

Conrad Plaut and Kimberly Sims display AMBCwear on sale at the Fall Festival.

■ Breakfast with Santa, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Norwood UMC, 2110 Merchant Drive. Pancakes, fruit and juice with Santa Claus. Free, but a nonperishable item for the church food pantry is requested.

■ Christmas in Old Appalachia 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 6-24 at the Museum of Appalachia, 2819 Andersonville Highway. Info/schedule of events: 494-7680 or www. museumofappalachia.org.

■ Christmas Candlelight Tours, 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 W. Governor John Sevier Highway. Suggested donation: $2. Info: 573-5508 or info@ marblesprings.net.

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Don’t tell me how the story ends In the front row of my music file is a Ronnie Milsap recording of a Kris Kristofferson song, “Please Don’t Tell Me How the Story Ends.”

It popped up, unsolicited, when I thought of Jacob Gilliam and his final home appearance on behalf of Tennessee football.

I know enough. I don’t need to know the ending.

Maybe Jacob will become a coach or a business leader.

He is a winning warrior. I believe he will be successful at something. I hope he is happy. I hope he can walk.

Nothing like Jacob Gilliam has happened in my most-of-a-lifetime monitoring of the Volunteers. Other walk-ons have exceeded expectations, earned scholarships, achieved starting status. Nick Reveiz and a few others became captains.

Maybe one beat out a junior college all-American and took his job, but I don’t remember that.

I’m almost certain nobody ever played offensive tackle on one good leg and a torn knee ligament in the other.

That Jacob wanted to try was stunning. It said his

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love of football went beyond lip service, a bit deeper than touching the motivational sign on the way from the dressing room to the playing field and repeating the promise, “I will give my all for Tennessee.”

It said he cared more for the team than himself. Ordinary people, when damaged, hobble off to a hospital and hope an orthopedic magician can make necessary repairs. Jacob skipped the surgery and started rehabilitation as soon as the swelling went down. It may have hurt.

That Jacob made it back was a shock. He showed up on the sidelines at practice. I mistook that for loyalty. He attended meetings, keeping up with instruction.

Suddenly, he was involved in limited workouts.

He ran slowly. He never was a speedster. He is 6-4 and 290. Half of that is heart.

That he recovered enough to reclaim the starting job was amazing. I considered the possibility that Butch Jones has a sentimental streak and was simply rewarding courage and determination. That wasn’t it. The offensive line was better with Jacob Gilliam (and Joshua Dobbs).

Don’t bother with how this story ends. It is already better than most movie plots.

This guy was good at Farragut High. He had scholarship offers to smaller colleges. He wanted to go to Tennessee. He was thrilled when 2009 line coach James Cregg invited him over for conversation.

Alas, when Gilliam arrived, there was no greeting. Cregg was gone – with Lane Kiffin to Southern Cal. A very nice Derek Dooley said Gilliam could walk on.

He was a redshirt in 2010.

Most of 2011 was lost to a shoulder injury. In 2012, he got in for two plays at the end of the Kentucky game. He said that was very meaningful. I said he had outlasted Dooley.

Gilliam was second team last season, behind Tiny Richardson. He played briefly in two blowout losses.

This spring, day after day, he had to prove he was capable. He beat out Dontavius Blair, 6-8 and 313, the handpicked replacement for Richardson.

Astounding what effort and smarts and fierce determination can do.

Gilliam C oach Jones awarded a scholarship. Much earlier Jacob had earned the respect of teammates. He started the season opener against Utah State. He suffered the torn ACL. “It’s very, very unfortunate,” Butch Jones said. “I feel for him … I love him to death.”

Cruel conclusion? The end? Not exactly.

Cheering is not permitted in the press box, under threat of expulsion, but when Jacob Gilliam jogs onto Shields-Watkins Field for the last time, I’m going to risk it. Yea! Quietly.

Nothing like this has happened in my time.

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

Health is more than absence of disease, says Buchanan

By Wendy Smith Some of the best work of the Knox County Health Department happens outside the walls of the its three facilities, says Director Martha Buchanan.

Most people think of vaccinations or treatment of STDs when they think of the health department. But a quick browse through the KCHD website reveals an array of services, from a school dental program to tips on how to keep well water safe.

Buchanan is most proud of the way the organization works within the community.

Through recent efforts, the health department has improved the city’s walkability, helped people grow their own fruits and vegetables, and fostered a sense of community.

“We’re empowering people so they know they have a voice in their own health.”

She was a family-practice doctor for seven years before joining the KCHD 11 years ago. She has been director for four years.

KCHD employs 250 and has a total budget of $25 million. Local government provides 75 percent of funding, and the remaining 25 percent comes from federal and state government and grants.

The health department includes talented, passionate staff who go into the community to develop relationships and building trust, allowing them to gauge a neighborhood’s health needs, like playgrounds or safe places to walk.

Health is about more

are public-health detectives who track down causes of infectious disease and investigate patterns of illness, like cancer, she says.

One of the roles of the health department is to think through the unthinkable, like flu pandemics or an outbreak of Ebola. Strategies are in place for such circumstances, but prevention is the primary objective.

In the case of Ebola, the county gets information Dr. Martha Buchanan speaks from Homeland Security to a civic club. File photo about those arriving from West Africa, and they are than the absence of disease, monitored by the health deBuchanan says. partment, based on risk.

The staff also includes Buchanan won’t say whethmedical experts, like four er anyone in Knox County is epidemiologists and one currently being monitored. epidemiological nurse. They It’s a balancing act between

privacy and public concern, she says. It’s important to err on the side of caution, but if someone has no symptoms, there is no risk of infection.

The health challenges in Knox County are the same as those across the state. Obesity is one. Another is making sure that everyone, from inner-city families to wealthy suburbanites, can be healthy if they choose to be. It’s a problem that can only be addressed through engagement, which requires reaching out to decision-makers as well as the community.

We’re changing how we view healthcare, and everyone needs to be better informed, Buchanan says.

“There’s a learning curve there.”

Night out in Knox County Farragut resident Bill Deatherage, right, talks to County Commissioner Ed Brantley at Big Kahuna Wings on Kingston Pike. At-large commissioners Brantley and Bob Thomas plan to visit each area of Knox County to hear citizens’ concerns and will address them on the radio the next morning. Last month’s stop in South Knoxville put the spotlight on a safety issue with cars and school buses. After discussion on air, a police cruiser started monitoring the situation. Next month, the duo will visit North Knox County. Photo by S. Barrett

Prayer for Jacob

By Marvin West Behind Jacob Gilliam’s unlikely comeback from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee are deep family faith and hours and hours of prayer.

Nathan Gilliam, Farragut High football senior, believed it when his older brother declared his Tennessee career was not finished.

“I actually thought he would make it back,” said Nathan. “We prayed so much for that.”

Three weeks after the injury, Jacob returned to the Tennessee practice field.

“I remember thinking, ‘Wow!’ ” said Nathan.

Vol line coach Don Mahoney had other thoughts – about work ethic, passion and desire.

“This really is who he is and what he stands for, and it’s just hard work and tremendous character … it’s not a surprise.”

Forty-nine days after

Thunder Road revisited I recently voted in Farragut’s early voting, and one of the controversial issues this year is allowing wine to be sold in Farragut’s grocery stores.

This issue reminded me of a similar referendum in 1961 when Knox County voted to legalize whiskey sales in package stores and, and finally, liquor by the drink in 1972. Referenda to legalize whiskey sales in Knox County date to 1941, and the proposal was placed on the ballot five times during that 20-year period until it was finally approved.

The vote brought together two interest groups that would normally oppose each other; most Christian ministers opposed legalization based on “moral issues,” and area bootleggers opposed it for economic issues. But the real losers when the vote carried were the whiskey runners. Many kids considered these fearless drivers to be heroes, and for rural mountain boys, it was an occupation that could quickly lift them out of poverty.

Of course, one such driver’s adventures were the subject of the 1958 movie “Thunder Road” starring Robert Mitchum, and I dare say there were few teenagers who missed seeing this flick because it involved “souped up” Fords that most kids dreamed of owning.

But the real “Thunder

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the injury, Jacob played against Ole Miss. A week later he regained a starting job.

“I am so proud of him,” said Nathan Gilliam.

He said Jacob’s recovery “feels like a miracle.”

The Gilliam family – parents David and Michelle, their three football gladiators (Alex is the baby brother) and a very special grandmother – relied on their faith. Honey Rock Victorious Church was the focal point. The Gilliams met with the worship leader and his family every Thursday for intensive prayer.

Nathan tells of “the laying on of hands.”

Jacob believes those prayers and support from hundreds of others led to healing. He says he has been blessed with strength and stability in the knee. He says there has been very little pain.

Teammates are in awe.

“Dude’s tough,” said tailback Jalen Hurd.

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Road” that spurred the beginning of NASCAR racing occurred in 1954 when I was a sophomore in high school, and one of my classmates was witness to the event.

John Fitzgerald related the story many times, and many who have written about the famous crash consider John’s account the most credible.

John had stopped to air up his bicycle tires when he became aware of a crash just down the road. He could see a fire and knew something big had happened. Police officers related the story to him.

The driver was well known to authorities, who had nicknamed him Tweedle O’Twill.

There had been two roadblocks set for the elusive driver. Since the authorities were not sure which road he would take – Papermill or Kingston Pike – the first roadblock was set up just a few hundred yards west of the intersection. The second roadblock was at the present-day Gallery shopping center. Through his driving skills and some luck, he To next page

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RIP SAT-10, again

Looks like the SAT-10 exam, defunct since Nov. 3, is going to stay defunct, despite the best efforts of Superintendent James McIntyre’s administration and its allies.

Betty Bean SAT-10 is the most disliked of the many assessments administered by Knox County Schools, primarily because of the tender age of the students to whom it is given – kindergarteners through secondgraders.

It is not state-required, and its abolition became a priority for the two new board members who had firsthand experience with

Christmas is only five weeks away, and politicians everywhere are writing letters to Santa.

Dear Santa: Please bring us 60 votes in the U.S. Senate. We’d also like some new ideas. On second thought, make that any ideas.

We hope you like the latest redistricting map that incorporates the North Pole into Texas’ 17th Congressional District. Enclosed you will find several hundred voter registration applications for your elves.

P.S. Love the red suit!

– Republican Party Dear Santa Claus: Our supply of crying towels is dwindling, so please throw some on your sleigh for us.

We urgently need several dozen Bill Clinton clones as well as backbones for our candidates in the next midterm election cycle.

This letter is being handdelivered by a representative of the UEW (United Elves of the World) who will hand out union-member ap-

its effects – Amber Rountree, an elementary school librarian who proctored the exams, and kindergarten teacher Patti Bounds.

Rountree pushed the board to vote at a special called meeting the night before the election when Tracie Sanger (who was perceived to be a potential McIntyre ally based on a strong endorsement from Indya Kincannon) was elected.

The vote came over the objections of McIntyre’s administrators and the proMcIntyre board members and ended up 6-3 with vice chair Doug Harris saying he voted for ending the test so he could bring it up again at a more propitious time in the future.

Within days of the election, KCS Accountability Officer Nakia Towns announced that teachers were letting her know they

were afraid their evaluation scores would suffer without the SAT-10 numbers, and she compiled numbers confirming their worst fears.

This would be one of Towns’ last chores for Knox County before the announcement that she had taken a job as an assistant to state Commissioner of Education Kevin Huffman, who shortly thereafter announced that he, too, was leaving, causing speculation among some that McIntyre would soon be joining Towns in Nashville as Huffman’s replacement (smart money was on former state Sen. Jamie Woodson, head of Bill Frist’s education think tank, SCORE).

On Nov. 5, Dogwood Elementary School principal Lana Shelton-Lowe sent her teachers an email warning them of possible negative impacts of ending SAT-10.

terday poor Barack inadvertently mailed you last year’s list. (He’s had a Larry Christmas lot on his mind recently.)

Van Since you already fulfilled Guilder those wishes, perhaps you could give him a majority of American citizens who get their news from someplace other than Fox. Merry plications to your workers.

Have you considered Christmas, Santa!

– Michelle Obama wearing a blue suit to match those twinkling eyes? MerDear Santa: Anything ry Christmas!

– Democratic Party but turtleneck sweaters!

Darn you, Jon Stewart!

– U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell Greetings, Mr. Claus, my fellow American: I have Hi, Santa: My daughter, quite a list for you. Let’s see: (1) unemployment rate un- Bristol, and my husband, der 6 percent, (2) a booming Todd, could really use boxstock market, (3) an agree- ing lessons. (Bristol has ment with China to reduce promised to learn to write carbon emissions, (4) af- so next year she can send fordable health insurance her own letter.)

Can you see Russia from for an additional 7 million Americans, (5) an increase your house? You betcha I can!

– Sarah Palin in domestic oil production and (6) lower gas prices.

Dear Santa Claus: WinGive my best to the Claus ning the election was a great family!

– President Barack Obama present, but I see my name in lights on the big screen Dear Santa Claus: Yes- with your help.

Thunder Road was able to get around the first roadblock and probably thought he was in the clear, but when he saw the second block, he knew this one would be much harder to break.

The road and grade have been altered since the early ’50s, when a steep red clay bank was on the south side of the Pike. His intent was to jump a ditch, climb the bank and somehow bring his car back to the road past the roadblock. But jumping the bank broke the tie-rods on his car, making it impossible to steer. The car careened across the road and

On Nov. 6, Mooreland Heights Elementary School principal Roy Miller sent a similar email to a group of teachers warning them of the consequences of not having SAT-10 numbers to enhance their scores.

On Nov. 10, board member Karen Carson, McIntyre’s strongest board ally, shot off an email to board chair Mike McMillan objecting to the Nov. 3 vote because she believed the motion on the floor was broader than the meeting notice and therefore fatally flawed – “Please let me know when I can expect resolution to this unfortunate error in procedure.”

Uh, maybe never?

Meanwhile, Sanger told Channel 10’s Mike Donila that she won’t vote to reinstate SAT-10.

Without Sanger’s vote, there won’t be a majority willing to reinstate the controversial testing of Knox County’s youngest students.

My motto, “Make ’em squeal,” fits perfectly with a screenplay I’ve written.

“Alien Deliverance” is sure to be a blockbuster.

With the tagline, “In space, no one can hear you squeal,” how can it lose? Sigourney Weaver will jump at the part!

Merry Christmas from your Iowa elf!

– U.S. Sen. Jodi Ernst

Dear Santa: What’s up?

Seems like all my rowdy friends have been termlimited, and I’m next. How about giving that Duncan fellow a nudge toward the door? It’s time for Tim in 2018!

– Mayor Tim Burchett Dear Santa Claus: My family has always respected your work, but I’ve been hearing troubling rumors.

Is it true the elves are forming a union and that you’re expanding Medicaid to the North Pole? Say it isn’t so, Santa!

– Gov. Bill Haslam

From previous page ran through a chain-link fence surrounding an electrical substation. Sparks from the substation ignited the broken whiskey bottles, creating an inferno.

And as the song says: “The devil got the moonshine and the mountain boy that day.”

During my youth, Dixie Lee Junction was a favorite gathering spot after a football game. And part of the entertainment was watching whiskey haulers come through at high speeds.

A widely-known bootlegger owned a fleet of black Mercurys. The cars had exhaust headers that could be

heard several miles down U.S. Highway 70. Running out of Nashville, they always ran four or five together and maybe only one or two actually contained bottled whiskey. The other cars were used as decoys or to block police cars so the cars with the whiskey could get away.

The moonshine usually came out of North Carolina or Kentucky, while the bottled whiskey came from Nashville or Bristol, Va. The border between Tennessee and Virginia runs through Bristol, but whiskey was legal in Virginia and illegal in Tennessee. So the bootleg-

ger could simply buy whiskey by the case in Virginia and deliver it to Tennessee.

Today, diners can enjoy cocktails at most restaurants.

I suspect the younger generation would find it amusing that liquor was so hard to get not so long ago. Private clubs often sold whiskey at high prices. Some restaurants allowed you to bring your own bottle but supplied expensive setups. And I bet the younger generation would find it even more amusing that 60 years ago, people risked their lives to deliver whiskey to markets that are now served by distributing vendors.

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government WATE makes dumb mistake on Patterson WATE’s decision not to renew its contract with popular longtime news anchor Gene Patterson has to be one of the dumber mistakes any television station could make.

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WATE is now owned by Media General, which has its corporate office in Richmond, Va. WATE ratings are down, so their solution is to terminate the most popular newscaster they have. This shows the corporate office in Richmond is clueless about its Knoxville market.

If your ratings are down why do you cut costs by letting one of your top newscasters go? Their ratings are only likely to sink further. No doubt they will hire someone under 35 and pay him/her half of what Patterson was paid and think the ratings will increase. Think again. WATE has no idea (or does not care) how unhappy its audience is.

Also think about a corporation that makes a valued employee depart right at Christmastime. Again, insensitive and clueless. So much for the Christmas spirit.

■ State Rep. Rick Womick has challenged Speaker Beth Harwell for the GOP nomination for House Speaker to be decided by the GOP caucus in December.

Womick represents the anti-Haslam faction of the House GOP caucus.

This writer contacted all six Knox Republican lawmakers as to whom they planned on supporting at the December caucus. With the exception of Bill Dunn, all said they were voting for Harwell. They are Harry Brooks, Ryan Haynes, Eddie Smith, Martin Daniel and Roger Kane.

Dunn said he simply did not disclose his vote.

However, he added that he thought Harwell had done an excellent job as speaker and thought she would be

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re-elected. That is Dunn’s way of saying (without saying) that he is for Harwell.

■ Gloria Johnson should not be counted out as a future candidate just because she lost the state representative race. Her loss actually occurred in two precincts outside the city at South-Doyle and Mount Olive, whereas she carried the city portion of her district by 900 votes.

She could easily be a viable candidate for City Council in the November 2015 city elections. The four council seats up are the three at-large seats, held

by George Wallace, Finbarr Saunders and Marshall Stair, or the district seat held by Mark Campen.

Campen has the lowest profile of the four incumbents and had no opponent in the last election. If she ran for the Campen council seat, she would be a very strong contender.

However, Johnson wants to be chair of the state Democratic Party, but that would not prevent her from serving on City Council, which currently only has one woman, Brenda Palmer, who is term limited in 2017.

She is not alone in wanting the state position. Former U.S. Senate candidate Terry Adams is mentioned along with Linda Sherrill, who opposed U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais on Nov. 4.

■ One consequence of the Johnson defeat may be that Tammy Kaousias leaves the Knox County Election Commission in April. The current law provides that the Democratic lawmakers from Knoxville recommend the two Democratic election commissioners. When Joe Armstrong and Johnson were the two lawmakers, they simply picked one each, and Kaousias was the Johnson choice. With Johnson gone, Armstrong will get to recommend both positions. He is free to choose Kaousias again, or he might choose someone else as it is totally his choice.

■ Tony Hernandez, who covers Knoxville city issues for the News Sentinel, is departing for Oregon.

He will be missed.

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‘Mockingjay’ lands early, offers marathon The phenomenon rolls on as “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part I” opens in theaters at 8 p.m. tomorrow.

Commander Paylor (Patina Miller), Gale Hawthorne (Liam Hemsworth), Boggs (Mahershala Ali), Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Pollux (Elden Henson) stay on their toes in “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part I.”

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According to Fandango and MovieTickets.com, the third film in the “Hunger Games” saga has racked up the highest advance tickets sales of 2014. Tickets went on sale Oct. 29. Don’t be surprised to find several showings sold out this weekend.

The story, based on the third and final novel in Suzanne Collins’ trilogy, picks up where “Catching Fire” left off. Having destroyed the Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) reluctantly becomes the face of the rebellion in Panem.

Katniss continues on her quest to kill Panem President Snow (Donald Sutherland), but meanwhile she has serious trust issues with District 13 President Coin (Julianne Moore), as well as with several allies.

Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Stanley Tucci and Jeffrey Wright also star. The second part of “Mockingjay” will be released in November 2015.

To prepare fans for the latest entry in the “Hunger

Games” series, several theaters will have a “Hunger Games” marathon Thursday, showing “The Hunger Games” and “Catching Fire” before culminating with “Mockingjay – Part I” at 8 p.m.

Regal’s Pinnacle, Riviera and West Town and Cinemark’s Tinseltown in Oak Ridge will start the event at 2:30 p.m. But those itching to be first should go to Carmike’s Foothills in Maryville, which will start the marathon at 2 p.m.

Special screenings:

‘Barber,’ Queen Two special screenings will take place at West Town Mall 9 in the next few days.

The Metropolitan Opera’s live production of “The Barber of Seville” will be shown at 12:55 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22. Tickets are $24 for adults, $22 for seniors and $18 for children.

“Queen Rock Montreal,” aka “We Will Rock You: Queen Live in Concert,” will have one showing on the big screen, 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, at West Town. The documentary shot in 1981 shows the band at its peak during a tour stop in Canada. Tickets are $12.50.

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Sparkle on the stage As we move into the holiday season, it’s important to remember that all the sparkle is not on the tree. This weekend two “sparkling” productions are opening.

Both are full of music and fun.

Plate it This time of year, it’s not a good idea to upset your momma. For that reason, I suggest that, if discussing the meatloaf you just ordered at Sullivan’s Fine Foods at Rocky Hill, you tell her it is “almost as good as yours.”

You’ll be lying, because my momma made the best meatloaf in the world, and Sullivan’s is better than hers.

Here’s the thing about meatloaf. It’s either schoolcafeteria bad or slap-yomomma good. There really isn’t anything in between.

For all its façade of simplicity, meatloaf is hard. It can be “too” on so many levels: too mealy, too dense, too soupy, too tomatoey.

Then, even if you get it right, you have to deal with the essential topping.

Brown gravy or tomato? If brown, mushrooms or peppers? If tomato, ketchup or

THURSDAY-FRIDAY ■ “The Crucible” presented by the Powell High School Drama Department, 6:30 p.m., at the school. Tickets: $6. Public is invited. Info: 938-2171.

Steven Condy, Donata Cucinotta and Sean Anderson rock the floorboards in Knoxville Opera Company’s production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “H.M.S. Pinafore.” Photo submitted

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First, the Oak Ridge Playhouse presents “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella.”

Those of a certain age will remember the 1965 production with Lesley Ann Warren being waltzed around the ballroom by Stuart Damon as both sang, “ten minutes ago I saw you …”

Those of an even – ahem – more certain age may remember the same scenario with Julie Andrews and Jon Cypher in 1957.

Featuring such songs as “In My Own Little Corner” and “When You’re Driving Through the Moonlight,” this show is a joy from start to finish. My own favorite is the “Stepsisters’ Lament,” sung by the disgruntled siblings after the prince has been taken with Cinderella’s beauty: “She’s a frothy little bubble with a flimsy kind of charm; and with very little trouble, I could break her little arm!”

“Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” begins Friday, Nov. 21, and runs through Sunday, Dec. 7. For tickets and info, www.or-

weekender FRIDAY ■ “Tellabration! 2014, A Worldwide Celebration of Storytelling,” 7 p.m., Graystone Presbyterian community room, 139 Woodlawn. Suggested donations: $7 adults, $5 students and seniors. Info: 429-1783 or smokymtstorytellers@juno.com.

■ Alive After Five concert: “Tribute to Donny Hathaway” featuring Donald Brown with Evelyn Jack, 6-8:30 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Tickets: $10; $5 for members/students. Info: 934-2039.

■ Bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent in concert, 8 p.m., Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St. Info/tickets: http://www.knoxbijou. com.

playhouse.com or call 865482-9999.

Knoxville Opera presents its first production of the 2014-2015 season with Gilbert and Sullivan’s “H.M.S. Pinafore.”

“This classic comedy is known for its familiar melodies as well as clever wordplay that dares to poke fun at politics and authoritative figures in a delightfully provocative way,” says KOC maestro and executive director Brian Salesky. “People of all ages will enjoy the music, characters, elaborate stage setting and costumes.”

The plot plays out aboard a naval ship and centers on the conflicts of love between people from different social classes. The opera takes jabs at the British class system, party politics, the Royal Navy and the ironic rise of unqualified people into authority; even the title injects humor by using the name of the female pinafore garment in reference to the masculine naval warship.

Brian Deedrick of Edmonton Opera in Alberta, Canada, directs the show.

He’s well known and loved

by Knoxville Opera Company fans and participants.

Production manager Don Townsend says, “Deedrick is hilarious as always to work with and has even written some snappy new dialogue for the cast … adding in local gags dealing with UT football, etc.”

Townsend is also upbeat about the cast. “Sean Anderson, who sang here recently, is back as a befuddled Captain Corcoran, and Donata Cucinotta is his daughter, Josephine, who is in love with Ralph, tenor Josh Kohl.

“But the real star of the show is old friend Steven Condy, who helped inaugurate the first Rossini Festival back in 2002 as Don Magnifico in Rossini’s ‘La Cenerentola.’ Condy is wonderful as the British Lord of the Admiralty, Sir Joseph Porter, who has come

to claim Josephine as his bride.”

Local luminaries include University of Tennessee voice professors Lorraine DiSimone and Andrew Wentzel, as well as a 16-member chorus.

Having worked for Knoxville Opera Company myself in the past, I can tell you that opera singers – contrary to their “diva” image – are actually some of the nicest, most fun-loving people you’ll ever come across. They’ll be throwing themselves full-tilt into this spectacular production, and you’re invited to join in.

Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Tennessee Theatre.

Maestro Salesky will host a special opera preview session 45 minutes prior to each performance. For tickets and info, visit www. knoxvilleopera.com or call 865-524-0795.

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■ Gilbert & Sullivan’s “H.M.S. Pinafore” performed by the Knoxville Opera, 8 p.m., Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Tickets: http://KnoxvilleOpera.com. Info: 524-0795, ext. 28.

■ Dinner theater featuring: “Tennessee Smith and the Quest for the Golden Relic” presented by the Freedom Christian Academy drama club, 4615 Asheville Highway. Tickets: $10.

Dinner: chili, chips, cheese, drink, dessert. Dinner: 5:45-6:45 p.m.; show: 6:30 p.m. Info/tickets: 525-7807.

■ Lost & Found lunch presented by Knox Heritage, 11:30 a.m., Historic Westwood, 3425 Kingston Pike. Guest speaker: David Madden reading from his book “The Last Bizarre Tale.”

Free lunch buffet. Reservations required. Info/reservations: Hollie Cook, 523-8008 or hcook@knoxheritage.org.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY ■ Christmas Craft Sale, 5-9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Church of the Good Shepherd, 5409 Jacksboro Pike.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY ■ World premiere of “Server Alley,” a comedy/drama by playwright Alex Gherardi, Clayton Performing Arts Center on Pellissippi Community College Hardin Valley Campus, 10915 Hardin Valley Road. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $12; seniors and students, $10.

Info/tickets: www.pstcc.edu/tickets.

SATURDAY ■ Community Arts & Craft Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Jubilee Banquet Center, 6700 Jubilee Center Way. Hosted by Powell Playhouse. Free admission. Donations to Powell Playhouse appreciated.

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■ Dinner-Dance, 7-10 p.m., Dance Dimensions studio, 8373 Kingston Pike. Multi-course dinner, dancing and entertainment. Cost: $25. Reservations: DanceDimensionsTN@gmail. com or 692-2220.

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■ “Telebration! 2014” storytelling celebration, 2-4 p.m., Sweet Fanny Adams, (Light #3) 461 Parkway, Gatlinburg.

Fundraiser for Smoky Mountain Storytellers. Suggested donations: $7 at door, $5 for seniors, students and groups.

Info: www.smokymountaintellers.com; 429-1783; 984-0246; cuznjan@juno.com; katmav212@gmail.com.

■ The Captain W.Y.C. Hannum Chapter #1881, United Daughters of the Confederacy meeting, 10:30 a.m., TN Bank of Maryville, 1311 W. Lamar Alexander Parkway. Program: “Celebrating Christmas in November with a Silent Auction.”

Visitors welcome. Info: Debra, 856-9300, or Shirley, 531-1467.

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sauce? Here’s where Sullivan’s excels. They get the meatloaf right in density and spices, and they use ground chuck for the right fat content. They don’t overcook it.

And then they sidestep the whole “sauce” issue by doing both. The top of the meatloaf is slathered with a thick layer of tomato ketchup that has been baked just enough to stick to the meat.

Then the whole slice is covered in a rich brown mush-

■ Red Shoes & Rosin CD Release party for “Longleaf Pines,” 8 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Tickets: $12, some discounts available. Info/tickets: www.jubileearts.org.

SUNDAY ■ Gilbert & Sullivan’s “H.M.S. Pinafore” performed by the Knoxville Opera, 2:30 p.m., Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Tickets: http://KnoxvilleOpera.com. Info: 524-0795, ext. 28.

Sullivan’s Fine Foods at Rocky Hill has a slap-yo-momma meatloaf, served here with sweet potato casserole and green beans.

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room sauce.

Sullivan’s has a large selection of “made for meatloaf” sides, including boursin mashed potatoes, green beans, fried corn on the cob

and sweet potato casserole.

The whole meal is delicious comfort food.

But Thanksgiving is coming up, so I’m warning you: Don’t tell your momma.

■ Concert of Gospel and Jazz featuring keyboardist Wendel Werner and gospel singer Yolanda Treece, 3 p.m., Second Presbyterian Church, 2829 Kingston Pike. Concert and reception free and open to the public.

■ Vegetarian Thanksgiving potluck supper, 6 p.m., First Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3611 Kingston Pike. Sponsored by the Vegetarian Society of East Tennessee. Cost: $6, or $20 per family plus a vegetarian dish to feed eight to 10.

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Bonny Kate students create musical thank-you for veterans

By Betsy Pickle Bonny Kate Elementary School fourth-graders made sure the veterans in their families and in the community felt appreciated as Veterans Day approached.

The students presented a program on Nov. 6 that included musical and visual symbols of gratitude.

Under the direction of music teacher Debbie Moore, the 65 students led the 30-minute program twice – during the school day for the student body, school staff and guests and again in the evening for the community. In addition to veterans, they included police officers, firefighters and rescue workers in their tribute.

A total of about 80 veterans and service members attended the two presentations. The printed program

included the names of veterans and first responders connected to the fourthgraders and Bonny Kate staff.

The students also created a Wall of Names in the gym, listing the name, the branch of service and the student or faculty member to whom they belonged.

Students began learning the music for the program in September, rehearsing both during class time and after school. All of the fourthgraders participated, some in small ensembles or as trumpet player or drummer.

Moore described the music as “songs of appreciation, gratitude, remembrance and patriotism.” The repertoire included “Eleven, Eleven March,” “Allegiance Rap,” “Thank a Vet,” “A Candle for Remembering,” “The Lights of Freedom,” “A

Bonny Kate fourth-graders show patriotism and gratitude as they sing for veterans and guests. Photos submitted

Grateful Nation” and “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

Prior to the event, the fourth-graders drew patriotic pictures for and wrote thank-you notes to all the veterans. They made a booklet including the pictures and thank-you notes and named the veterans in their families.

One of the popular attractions at the celebration was the Wall of Names created by Bonny Kate fourth-graders to honor veterans in their families.

3 p.m. daily, with extra hours from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, during Family Bonny Kate Elementary School will Reading Night. hold a book fair Monday-Friday, Dec. This is the library’s only annual fun1-5, in the library. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to draiser.

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Bonny Kate book fair

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Storybook night for

By Betsy Pickle Knoxville’s own Disney princess, Mary Costa, made a lot of little girls very happy last week.

Costa, who provided the voice of Princess Aurora in Disney’s 1959 animated film “Sleeping Beauty,” hosted a free screening of the classic as a gift to the children of her longtime church, First Baptist. The packed house of 350 included mostly girls and their parents – includ-

ing friends of church members who’d driven more than an hour to attend.

The legendary opera diva and inspirational speaker shared the story of her life and faith with the audience before the movie started Friday night, and she stayed long after the screening to sign autographs and take photos with her fans.

It was definitely a dream come true for fans old and young.

Quintaia King, a fourth-grader at South Knoxville Elementary, receives a hug from Mary Costa after getting the singer’s autograph. Photos by Betsy Pickle

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Cousins Morgan Shope of Seymour and Eliza Roe of Cleveland, Tenn., enjoy the storybook evening.

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New assisted living on Boyds Creek

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Site preparation is underway for Freedom Senior Living on Boyds Creek Highway in Sevierville. Grant Hensley with Parkside Construction has been working on getting this project going for several years, and with the help of state Rep. Dale Carr, his dream is becoming a reality.

Nancy Whittaker

Artist’s rendering of Freedom Senior Living now under construction in Sevierville

demand for seniors to have a special place where they can feel at home.

Several years ago, HensFreedom Senior Living ley’s grandparents were in will be more like a miniassisted living. During vis- resort, with numerous ameits, he became aware of nu- nities uncommon to many merous services that he felt assisted-living centers. needed improvement. With Hensley’s wife, Nancy, a the increasing senior popu- physician assistant in South lation, Hensley sees a huge Knoxville, will be the facili-

ty’s director. “We will be the only locally owned assistedliving home in the area,” says Grant. “We will be here to take care of it.”

An anticipated opening date of September 2015 will depend on the winter weather. There will be 40 rooms available: one-bedroom suites, companion

rooms and studio apartments. Twelve rooms will be “memory care” in a separate area with their own dining room.

With a chef on staff, residents can order off the menu for three meals per day. There will also be an activities director and shuttle service, although resi-

Grant Hensley stands on the site where Freedom Senior Living will be built. Photo by Nancy Whittaker dents are welcome to have their own car if they are still driving. Front and rear covered patios will offer beautiful views.

Three months prior to opening, applications will be accepted at the onsite

office at 2951 Boyds Creek Highway. Room layouts will be available for review, and all questions will be answered. Hensley anticipates residents to be primarily from Seymour, South Knoxville and Sevierville.

Suzy Q’s brings life to the southside

By Sandra Clark Susie Gordon sure knows how to promote her business, herself and her selfselected part of town.

South Knox residents should welcome Suzy Q’s Boutique and Consignment shop to 3913 Chapman Highway. City and county officials did so with a ribbon-cutting and cash mob last week.

Gordon rented a space that was previously vacant for eight years. With brightly colored walls and inventory jam-packed through the store, the shop is a warm and welcoming place to shop for good-quality clothes for adults.

“We did have a CSI-animal moment,” Gordon told the visitors. While cleaning up, she discovered skin and bones from an unidentifiable animal, possibly a raccoon. “Rats gotta eat, too,” quipped Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett.

Gordon, a South Knox resident, came from corporate America where she says she got tired of hearing “You’ve got to quit saying y’all” on her annual review.

Now it’s on her to make a business work, and she’s certainly got a great start.

Her inventory is varied from top-end designer fashions to jeans and work shirts for both men and

women. She has plus sizes and youth clothes from size 6 up. Also for sale are shoes and purses.

“Stop meeting in dark parking lots waiting on people to show up,” her promotional material reads.

“Bring your gently used clothing and accessories to us and we will sell them for you.”

She takes in consignments on Mondays, so the inventory is guaranteed fresh on Tuesdays. She holds items for 90 days and offers a 50/50 split with donors.

She’s been open for six months and says she’s been able to “pay my bills” each month. “Next is to pay my- Celebrating the official opening of Suzy Q’s on Chapman Highway are Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett, store owner Susie Gorself,” she laughed, express- don, Knoxville Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis and Patricia Robledo, business liaison for Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero. Photo by Shannon ing the priorities of many Carey small-business owners.

Gordon says she is originally from Kingsport, but “I got here as fast as I could.”

Pavlis and Burchett were very supportive. Several friends and neighbors were on hand to enjoy refreshments and shop the store.

“It’s awesome that you chose to live here and to open a business here,” said Pavlis. “Anything that we can do, don’t hesitate to reach out.”

The store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Info: suzyqs.yolasite.com or 865337-5958.

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■ Knoxville Tri-County Lions Club meets 7 p.m. each second and fourth Monday, Connie’s Kitchen, 10231 Chapman Highway, Seymour. Info: https://www.facebook.com/ TriCountyLions/info.

■ Lake Forest Neighborhood Association. Info: Molly Gilbert, 209-1820 or mollygilbert@yahoo.com ■ South of the River Democrats (9th District) meets 6:30 p.m. each third Monday, South Knoxville Commu-

nity Center, 522 Maryville Pike. Info: Jim Sessions, jim. sessions@comcast.net or 573-0655.

■ South Haven Neighborhood Association meets 10 a.m. each third Saturday, Roundup Restaurant or Hillcrest UMC, 1615 Price Ave. Info: Pat Harmon, 591-3958.

■ South Woodlawn Neighborhood Association. Info: Shelley Conklin, 686-6789.

■ Vestal Community Organization meets 6 p.m. each second Monday, South Knoxville Community Center, 522 Old Maryville Pike. Info: Newman Seay, 577-4593.

SOUTH KNOX SENIOR CENTER ■ Wednesday, Nov. 19: 7:30 a.m. free swim; 8:30 a.m. guitar lessons; 9 a.m. painting, Tiny Stitches craft and bake sale, toenail trimming by appointment; 10 a.m. quilting; 11 a.m. Water Peeps; noon bridge.

■ Thursday, Nov. 20: 7:30 a.m. free swim; 9 a.m. Tiny Stitches craft and bake sale, water aerobics, South Knox Opry; 12:15 p.m. ballroom dance; 1 p.m. rook, water aerobics; 1:30 p.m. line dance; 2 p.m. water Pilates.

■ Friday, Nov. 21: 7:30 a.m. free swim; 8:45 a.m. advanced senior cardio fitness; 9 a.m.

water aerobics; 11 a.m. rook, Water Peeps, SAIL exercises; 1 p.m. water aerobics, beginning art.

■ Monday, Nov. 24: 7:30 a.m. free swim; 9 a.m. water aerobics; 11 a.m. quilting, Water Peeps; 1 p.m. bridge, water aerobics.

■ Tuesday, Nov. 25: 7:30 a.m. free swim; 8:45 a.m. senior cardio fitness; 9 a.m. water aerobics; 10 a.m. crafts/beading, SAIL exercises; 11 a.m. water aerobics; Tai Chi I; 12:30 p.m. Tai Chi II; 1 p.m. rook, water aerobics; 2 p.m. water Pilates, yoga.

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Let’s ‘friend’ people with dementia

By Bill Dockery Knoxville goes by a lot of labels: “Big Orange Country” for UT sports, or “Scruffy City,” an insult that has turned into a point of pride.

Now a group of health care professionals is determined to paint Knoxville purple, making it the nation’s first official dementia-friendly city.

Carolyn Pointer Neil unveiled the broad outline of the Purple Cities AlliNeil ance to a Town Hall East meeting on Nov. 11. Neil, who is president of Elder Advocates in Knoxville, is one of the public fronts for the project, which aims to alert Knoxville organizations and individuals to the needs of people with brain-related illnesses.

“The Purple Cities Alliance wants to make our community

aware of the people with dementia in our midst and educate everyone to respond in ways that are helpful and compassionate,” Neil said.

The project uses purple from the “Purple Angel” icon, developed in Europe as a marker for dementia awareness and concern.

Neil told the Town Hall East gathering about a recent incident that shows the need for the program.

“A little lady drove into the parking lot at Kroger’s,” Neil said.

“When she was ready to go into the store, she couldn’t remember how to get out of her car. Soon a crowd gathered around, all trying to tell her how to unlock the doors.

“Then the fire truck showed up.”

Neil called that a dementia emergency that stresses the sufferer, confuses bystanders and burdens family caregivers. She said the alliance’s developing programs will help address these concerns.

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THROUGH SUNDAY, NOV. 23 Online registration for Regal Entertainment Group Autumnfest 5K and Little Gobbler Run, to be held Thursday, Nov. 27. Race day registration will be available 6-7:45 a.m., Southern Railway Depot. Info/to register: www.ktc.org; Ray Wilson, runrayrun@outlook.com; or Kristy Altman, kaltmanruns@gmail.com.

THROUGH MONDAY, DEC. 8 “Big Red Bow Project” donation collection for individuals facing Alzheimer’s and dementia in Knox, Anderson, Blount and Loudon counties at Lexus of Knoxville, 10315 Parkside Drive. Info/wish list: www. alzTennessee.org/big-red-bow-project or 544-6288.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19 Books Sandwiched In: “The Infinite Resource: The power of ideas on a finite planet” by Ramez Naam, noon, East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Speaker: Susanna Sutherland. Public is invited. Info: 215-8700 or www.knoxlib.org.

Young Professionals of Knoxville membership meeting, 5:30 p.m., Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park, 525 Henley St. YPK Impact Awards recipients will be announced.

KSO Musical Storytimes for Kids, 10:15 a.m., Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golf Club Road. For preschool aged children and their caregivers. Info: 588-8813.

Free dance classes, Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Schedule: noon-1 p.m., line dancing; 1-2 p.m., advanced ballroom; 2-3 p.m., beginner ballroom. Bring a friend. Open to the public.

Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711.

WEDNESDAYS, NOV. 19-DEC. 10 “Beyond Basic Digital Photography” noncredit community course, 6:15-8:15 p.m., Pellessippi State Community College Hardin Valley Campus. Cost: $109. Info/to register: www.pstcc.edu/bcs or 539-7167.

THURSDAY, NOV. 20 AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 584-9964.

Joint lecture by Roberta Smith, senior art critic for The New York Times, and Jerry Saltz, senior art critic for New York Magazine, 7:30 p.m., UT’s University Center auditorium. Free and open to the public.

Info: 974-3200, www.ewing-gallery.utk.edu.

KSO Musical Storytimes for Kids, 10:30 a.m., Howard Pinkston Branch Library, 7732 Martin Mill Pike. For pre-school aged children and their caregivers. Info: 573-0436.

White Elephant B I N G O, 10-11 a.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711.

Free Movie and Popcorn: “The Fault in Our Stars” with Willem Dafoe, 11:15 a.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711.

FRIDAY, NOV. 21 Knit and Crochet Caps for the Homeless, noon1:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Supplies provided. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711.

SATURDAY, NOV. 22 Kitten and Cat Adoption Fair, noon-6 p.m.,

“We need to be teaching our community the basics of dementia and how to respond,” Neil said. “I call it CPR for brain disease.” The programs being developed will train businesses, churches, police, firefighters and other emergency personnel to be aware of and to respond to someone suffering a public crisis.

The kickoff celebration is scheduled for May 11, 2015, on Market Square in downtown Knoxville.

Both Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero and County Mayor Tim Burchett are committed to supporting the effort. By then, the alliance task force plans to have 100 or more businesses, agencies, community organizations and civic groups enrolled. The alliance has posted a Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/dementiafriendlycommunity The alliance is already drawing on a wide complement of people and organizations who serve the

aging population, including the Pat Summitt Foundation, Alzheimer’s Tennessee, the East Tennessee Alzheimer’s Association, the area Agency on Aging and Disability and the Knoxville Office on Aging.

All three Knoxville-based hospital/ health systems are involved, as are Courtyards Senior Living, Trinity Hills Senior Living, and other area senior care facilities.

Some 80 percent of dementia cases involve Alzheimer’s disease, with vascular dementia making up much of the remaining 20 percent.

Worldwide, about 44 million people have brain disease.

Neil, a native of Norris, Tenn., is a licensed nursing home administrator with degrees from Berea College and the University of Tennessee, and additional studies with Johns Hopkins University. She worked at UT Medical Center and the Hillcrest nursing homes in Knoxville before founding her own company.

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SUNDAY, NOV. 23 Hard Knox Roller Girls intraleague bout featuring Black Bettys vs Lolitas Locas, 6 p.m., Smoky Mountain Skate Center, 2801 E. Broadway, Maryville.

Open skate, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Ticket prices include skate rental. Info: www.hardknoxrollergirls.com.

MONDAY, NOV. 24 Tennessee Shines: Ellis Paul and poet Jack Rentfro, 7 p.m., Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 S. Gay St. Tickets: $10, free for students with valid ID and children ages 14 and under. Info/tickets: WDVX.com.

TUESDAY, NOV. 25

TIPS FOR AGING ADULTS ■ Review your support systems, including the people you can rely on and your finances.

■ Prepare appropriate legal documents, including wills and powers of attorney for health issues and finances.

■ Investigate your Medicare options.

■ Review the adequacy of your professional services, including doctors, pharmacies, counselors and home care.

Hardin Valley Campus, 10915 Hardin Valley Road.

Space limited; arrive 30 minutes before performance for complimentary ticket. Free event; donations accepted at the door for the Pellissippi State Foundation on behalf of the Music Scholarship fund. Info: 694-6400 or www. pstcc.edu/arts.

Free preview screening of “Evolution of a Criminal,” followed by a panel discussion, 6 p.m., Scruffy City Hall in Market Square. Free event. Info: www.EastTennesseePBS.org.

FRIDAY, DEC. 5 First Friday Gallery and Kwanzaa Holiday Marketplace, 6-9 p.m., Downtown African American Art Gallery, Suite 106, The Emporium Building, 100 S. Gay St. Opening reception for the Arts & Culture Alliance 2014 Members Show, 5-9 p.m., Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. On display through Dec. 23. Info/hours: 5237543 or www.knoxalliance.com.

Opening reception for Chasing Light: New Works

by Kathie Odom, 5-8 p.m., The District Gallery, 5113 Kingston Pike. Meet the artist, holiday cuisine from Gourmet’s Market, live music by Michael Whitesides.

Exhibit runs through Dec. 30.

“The Most Popular of Sciences: Natural History Through the Centuries” lecture, 5:30 p.m., McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park Drive. Speaker: UT assistant professor in history Denise Phillips. Free and open to the public. Info: http:// mcclungmuseum.utk.edu.

Happy Travelers’ Thanksgiving luncheon, 10:30 a.m., North Acres Baptist Church, 5803 MillerFirst Saturday, Gallery Open, International Fine town Pike. Music and song provided by Eternal Vision.

Arts Academy with KWANZAA Presentation and KuumReservation requested. No charge, but $7 contribution ba Watoto Parent Booster Club Fundraiser, Downtown suggested. Info/reservations: Derrell Frye, 938-8884.

African American Art Gallery, Suite 106, The Emporium Building, 100 S. Gay St. Nutcracker Breakfast, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Studio Arts for Dancers, 1234 Rocky Hill Road. Cost: $25. For “A Christmas Carol,” Clarence Brown Theatre ages 6-12. Reservations required. Info/reservations: Mainstage, UT campus. Info/tickets/ performances: 539-2475 or www.gocontemporarydance.com.

974-5161 or clarencebrowntheatre.com/.

Dor L’Dor, Klezmer: Music for Hannukah, 8 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Tickets: $12, some discounts available. Info/tickets: www.jubileearts.org.

Winter Concert, 8 p.m., Princess Theatre in downtown Harriman. Features: Roane State Community Christmas Gift Bazaar, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., The Yarn College Concert Choir, Jazz Band, Celebration Singers, Haven, 464 N. Cedar Bluff Road. Featuring hand-craftfaculty and guest musicians. Donations will be accepted ed items from local artisans. Info: 694-9900 or www. at the door. Info: Brenda Luggie, 354-3000, ext. 4236; theyarnhaven.com. or luggieb@roanestate.edu.

Candle making workshops, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 West Governor John Sevier Highway. Reservations are required; space is limited. Cost: $10. Info/reservations: 573-5508, info@ Deadline to reserve an adapted battery-operated marblesprings.net, www.marblesprings.net. toy from East Tennessee Technology Access Center and

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FRIDAY-SATURDAY, NOV. 28-29

MONDAY, DEC. 1

for holiday party to be held 4-6 p.m. Monday, Dec, 8 at ETTAC’s office, 116 Childress St. Info/to register: 2190130.

Tennessee Shines: The Howlin’ Brothers and author Lisa Soland, reading from “The Unmade Moose,”7 p.m., Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 S. Gay St. Tickets: $10, free for students with valid ID and children ages 14 and under. Info/tickets: WDVX.com.

“Dec. 7, 1941 – A Day of Infamy,” 7 p.m., board room of the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by retired Farragut Middle School history teacher Frank Galbraith. Free; no registration required. Light refreshments served. Info: 966-7057.

TUESDAY, DEC. 2 UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group meeting, 5-6:30 p.m., UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info/reservation: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277.

Deadline to reserve tickets for “Traditional family Christmas dinner at the Historic Ramsey House,” to be held 7-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, Dec. 7-11, 2614 Thorngrove Pike. Cost: $125. Limited seating. Info/ reservations: 546-0745 or judy@ramseyhouse.org.

Special holiday show to benefit Alzheimer’s Tennessee, 8 p.m., Smoky Mountain Opry in Pigeon Forge. Includes: the area singers, dancers and musicians, along with aerialists, acrobats and majestic live animals. Alzheimer’s Tennessee will receive $10 of each $35 ticket sold for this performance. Tickets: www.

SmokyMountainOpry.com or 800-908-9018; must mention or include ticket code: ALZTN.

THURSDAY, DEC. 4 Holiday Spectacular concert performances, 6 and 8 p.m., Clayton Performing Arts Center on the

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, DEC. 6-7 “The Nutcracker” presented by the Appalachian Ballet Company with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Knoxville Civic Auditorium. Performances: 8 p.m.

Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: 982-8463 or Knox Tickets 656-4444.

SUNDAY, DEC. 7 Hard Knox Roller Girls intraleague bout featuring Black Bettys vs Lolitas Locas, 6 p.m., Smoky Mountain Skate Center, 2801 E. Broadway, Maryville.

Open skate, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Ticket prices include skate rental. Info: www.hardknoxrollergirls.com.

MONDAY, DEC. 8 Tennessee Shines: Wade Hill and poet Liam Hysjulien, 7 p.m., Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 S. Gay St. Tickets: $10, free for students with valid ID and children ages 14 and under. Info/tickets: WDVX.com.

TUESDAY, DEC. 9 Harvey Broome Group Holiday Photograph Show, 7 p.m., Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike. Info: Ronald Shrieves, ronaldshrieves@comcast.net.

Reception and awards ceremony for the East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition, 6-8 p.m., the Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park.

Free and open to the public. On exhibit Nov. 28 through Jan. 11. Info: Angela Thomas, 934-2034 or www.knoxart.org.