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The massive play structure at Suttree Landing Park offers multiple slides and climbing features.

By Betsy Pickle The long-anticipated opening of Suttree Landing Park finally materialized last week, with an official ribbon-cutting taking place against blue skies on a warm fall day.

Yes, the opening came several weeks after the hoped-for latesummer date, and it was just the first phase of the park, which has several more amenities still to come, but at least the temperatures

were more agreeable than they would have been on the original date, and the completed features – including a massive play structure, a river walk, overlooks, benches and picnic tables – are impressive.

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Deals, fun at Second Saturday South By Betsy Pickle From Stanley’s Greenhouse to Village Bakery and Marble Springs State Historic Site to Ijams Nature Center, South Knoxville put out the welcome mat for November’s Second Saturday South. An initiative of the South Knoxville Alliance, Second Saturday South encourages member businesses and attractions to come up with fun and financial incentives to entice visitors from all around town to shop and

play in SoKno the second Saturday of each month. More than 14 entities participated in the event. Ijams offered programs on birding and winter gardening, Tea & Treasures brought in author Laura Still to talk about Knoxville’s haunted history, H&R Block interviewed for a receptionist and Marble Springs offered an outdoor painting workshop. The new South Landing CrossFit on Sevier Avenue gave away free seven-day trial mem-

berships. Bargain Hunters Antiques & Collectibles Mall set up a sidewalk sale with 30 vendors. The Round-Up restaurant offered a special lunch deal. A home football game at Neyland Stadium may have kept numbers down, but a check of many of the participants showed a good turnout. The next Second Saturday South will be Dec. 10. Photos on page 3

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

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■ 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 Holidays 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. ■ WIVK Christmas Parade, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, Gay Street. Info knoxvilletn. gov/christmas. ■ Joy of Music festive fundraiser, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, Cherokee Country Club. Tickets $125. RSVP by Nov. 29: 525-6806 or info@ joyofmusicschool.org ■ 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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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

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– 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.”

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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!

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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.

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Laura Still talks about Knoxville’s past at Tea & Treasures.

Stanley’s Greenhouse mascot Lucy has some fun with the Second Saturday South selfie spot at the shop. Photos by Betsy Pickle

Ijams’ gardening expert, Peg Beute, shares tips on winter gardening. The popular Beute is retiring in December.

COMMUNITY NOTES â– Colonial Village Neighborhood Association. Info: Terry Caruthers, 579-5702, t_caruthers@hotmail.com. â– Knoxville Chapter of the Tennessee Firearms Association meets 6 p.m. each first Tuesday, Gondolier Italian Restaurant, Chapman Highway, 7644 Mountain Grove Drive. The public is invited. Info: Liston Matthews, 316-6486. â– Knoxville Tri-County Lions Club meets 7 p.m. each second and fourth Monday,

Connie’s Kitchen, 10231 Chapman Highway, Seymour. Info: facebook.com ■Lake Forest Neighborhood Association. Info: Molly Gilbert, 209-1820 or mollygilbert@yahoo.com. ■Lindbergh Forest Neighborhood Association meets 6:30 p.m. each third Wednesday, Graystone Presbyterian Church, 139 Woodlawn Pike. Info: Kelley DeLuca, 660-4728, kelleydeluca@gmail.com. ■Old Sevier Community Group meets 7 p.m. each third Thursday, South Knoxville Elementary School library, 801 Sevier Ave. Info: Gary E. Deitsch, 573-7355 or garyedeitsch@bellsouth.net. ■South Haven Neighborhood Association meets 10 a.m. each third Saturday, Hillcrest UMC, 1615 Price Ave. Info: Pat Harmon, 591-3958. ■South Woodlawn Neighborhood Association. Info: Shelley Conklin, 686-6789.

Rhylee Vissor and Miley Monroe had lunch with Miley’s parents, Angela Miller and Justin Monroe, who stayed for another lunch with daughter Madison.

lunchroom. Angela Miller and Justin Monroe had lunch in two shifts – one for daughter Miley, 7, who is in second grade, and one with daughter Madison, 9, who is in fourth grade. “I feel really happy because I get to see my parents I school,� said Madison. “I like the lunches because we get to see the atmosphere of the school and to be with all the children,� said Michael Buttrey. Charity Menefee, mother of second-grader Lachlan Menefee, 7, said she enjoyed seeing what Lachlan and his father, Dennis, do all day. Dennis Menefee is a fifthgrade teacher at the school. “His dad gets to be near him all day. It’s fun when I can come over and do things as well,� she said. Keith Cook, who came for lunch with his granddaughter, Caylee, said he loved seeing the children’s pleasure at having their family visit them at school. “The kids really enjoy it, seeing their relatives here. The smiles on their faces are great.� Henry and Wendy Carcamo brought their son Liam, 2, to have lunch with his brother, Henry, who is in second grade. Jessica Wallis, instructional coach at Dogwood, said the week of Thanks-

cil members for making the park happen, noting that it was a key asset in the continued rebirth of SoKno. Foster referenced the link between the park and new business as well. She said the city tried to work closely with Old Sevier and other nearby neighborhood groups because, “Literally, this park is their backyard.� Walsh noted that Suttree Landing is the city’s 67th park. A river walk at the eight-plus-acre park has both a paved surface and a complementary chatt trail, which is composed of a ground-up material that is easier on users’ feet and knees. It is a first for the city’s parks. Walsh raved about the one-acre festival lawn, which can be used by individuals and large groups, and an accessible slide close to the playground structure. A kayak put-in is in the works. However, there is already a put-in at Ijams Nature Center. The city’s poet laureate, R.B. Morris, concluded the ceremony by reading a passage from “Suttree� by Cormac McCarthy, who lived primarily in South Knoxville) for the majority of his youth. The park’s name was inspired by the 1979 novel.

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Thanksgiving lunch a weeklong event at Dogwood Elementary By Kelly Norrell

Nick Pavlis and Duane Grieve join in the ribbon-cutting.

Jocelin Crenshaw made her son Ramilleeyon’s day when she came for lunch. Photo submitted

Dogwood Elementary School second-grader Jack Buttrey, 8, enjoyed having his parents, Laura and Michael Buttrey, come to school for Thanksgiving lunch on Tuesday. And first-grader Ramilleeyon Crenshaw loved having his mother, Jocelin Crenshaw, come for Thanksgiving lunch with him on Wednesday. “I like getting to see and eat with my mom,� he said. In fact, all week long, Nov. 14-18, Dogwood Elementary parents were invited to drop in for a delicious Thanksgiving lunch with their children. And all week, the sunny cafeteria was filled with happy parents and children and the fragrance of roasted turkey, ham, dressing, vegetables and cookies – plus the odd slice of pizza, for kids who wanted variety. The week of Thanksgiving lunches is a longstanding tradition at the school. The parents of about half the 700 pupils at the school were expected to come. Lunch for parents was a bargain at just $3.75. Dogwood Elementary principal Lana SheltonLowe said it is important for parents to share fun times and celebrations with their children at school. And that was clearly happening in the

George Wallace, and Old Sevier Community Group president Monte Stanley were among those wielding scissors on the ceremonial ribbon. The ceremony included remarks from Rogero, Pavlis, development director Dawn Michelle Foster and Parks and Recreation director Joe Walsh. Approximately 200 people, including students and principal Tanna Nicely from nearby South Knoxville Elementary School, attended the event. Rogero called it a “stunning park� and said it and Waterfront Drive represent a $6.6 million investment. She said she got involved long before she took office, when about 12 years ago she and other South Knoxvillians told Mayor Bill Haslam they wanted to reclaim the patchwork of brownfields along the south banks of the Tennessee River. She recalled their pitch: “We see the beauty and potential of our waterfront, and we want to transform this area into a place of value and serenity, a place where river-loving families can launch a kayak and where children can play, and a place where neighbors can shop and ride bikes or share dinner.� The recession of 20072008 interrupted the project, but a $400,000 community brownfields grant secured during the Haslam administration helped the city revive it. Rogero said the park is environmentally friendly and is designed to help keep the river clean. Pavlis, who represents South Knoxville, thanked the mayor and other coun-

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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

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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.

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SENIOR NOTES â– All Knox County Senior Centers will be closed Thursday-Friday, Nov. 24-25. â– South Knox Senior Center: 6729 Martel Lane 573-5843 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Offerings include: Dulcimer and guitar lessons; arts and crafts classes; dance classes; exercise programs; Tai Chi; card games; Joymakers practice; free swim 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Senior Meals program noon each Wednesday and Friday. South-Doyle Madrigal Singers performance, 11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 5; bring covered dish to share. Register for: Cookie Exchange and Tricky Santa Party, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14.

Young High School Class of 1952 Members of the Young High School class of 1952 gathered to celebrate their 64th reunion at Woodlawn Christian Church. Pictured are (front) Vera Gryder Strevel, Lois Jenkins Effler, Jane Settlemyer Vogt; (second row) Shirley Slover Crye, Don Harmon, Leona Whaley Fleming, Glenda Giles Polly-Thompson, Judy Weaver Childress, Mona Jones Leake, Margaret Voorhees Snyder, Betty Noe Knight, Wanda Rose Hickle, Wanda Newman Caldwell; (back) Howard Hawkins, Marye Evelyn Mowery Barrett, Barbara White Alfes, David LeCoultre, Bob Lyle, Curt Pickens, Ernest “Bud� Clark, Ralph Fleming, Bill Perryman, Gordon Massey, Sarah McGregor Rule, Hazel Mikels and Marinel Knable Edwards. Photo submitted

Karns Senior Center welcomes author Don Goodpaster By Nancy Anderson

■South Knox Community Center 522 Old Maryville Pike 573-3575 Monday-Friday Hours vary Offerings include: a variety of senior programs. ■John T. O’Connor Senior Center 611 Winona St. 523-1135 knoxseniors.org/oconnor. html Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Offerings include: Card games, billiards, senior fitness, computer classes, bingo, blood pressure checks 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Fun Film Fridays, 12:30 p.m.; popcorn and movie each Friday. Singing Seniors Holiday Concert, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7. Register for: Field trip: Mighty Musical Monday at the Tennessee Theatre, 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 5: O’Connor Singing Seniors performance; box lunch, $5

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Summit View plans grand re-opening Author Donald Goodpaster shared his poetry and homespun tales of growing up in rural Indiana at Karns Senior Center on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Photos by Nancy Anderson War and attended Indiana University on the GI Bill, earning a bachelor’s degree in education. Goodpaster said he’s thankful to have enjoyed more than 30 years as an independent creative writer, having self-published 33 adorable children’s stories, numerous poems and short stories. “I love to write, I love to create, I love to teach, and I love to be just me. I didn’t

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Summit View of Farragut will be celebrating its grand re-opening after major interior and exterior renovations. The ribbon cutting and celebration event will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 12823 Kingston Pike in Farragut. Ron Lawrence, president, says: “We’ve enjoyed being part of the Farragut community for all these years and watching the town grow and evolve so dramatically since we first opened. I’m proud to say that these renovations will keep pace with Farragut’s continuing evolution.� Summit View of Farragut opened in 1985 as Farragut Health Care Center. The 113-bed, post-acute care center offers long- and short-term care, skilled nursing, a dementia unit, out-patient rehab, an invasive ventilator unit along with physical, speech and occupational therapies. Administrator Becky Strawn says: “We have added a covering at the entrance for the convenience of our residents and visitors, reconstructed our solarium to provide a comfortable and welcoming place for residents and families to visit, and added new furniture to residents’ rooms and well as upgraded our nursing equipment. “These upgrades were made with our residents in mind – to help improve their lives by creating a less institutional and more homelike environment.�

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‘Blue Christmas’ service helps those struggling at holidays By Kelly Norrell On Sunday, Dec. 4, at 3 p.m. Lake Hills Presbyterian Church will host a community “Blue Christmas” worship service for remembrance and healing. Specifically designed to deal with issues of grief and loss felt at Christmas, it will include scripture reading, communion and lighting candles. The Rev. Dr. James McTyre, pastor, and the Stephen ministers will lead the service in the church fellowship hall. Christmas is the joyous season – except when you are newly divorced, or a loved one has just died. Except when you or someone you love has been diagnosed with grave illness. When money is tight, and you can’t afford to buy gifts. When you are lonely and no one seems to care. “The truth is, many people have reasons to be sad at Christmas. But society tells us to be joyful,” said Lake Hills member Kathy Farr. This year the church and its Stephen ministry, of which Farr is a leader, are offering a bag of tools to help community members cope with seasonal despondency. The events will focus on both the sadness and the help available through programs like the Stephen ministry, a free, Christian lay ministry that provides

one-on-one listening care to individuals who request it. Events will begin on Sunday, Nov. 27, at 10:45 a.m., when the church will mark the first Sunday of Advent with a worship service that emphasizes both hope and caregiving. The congregation will light the first Advent candle of hope. Stephen ministers will read during the service and talk about the care offered by the Stephen Ministry. The church also provides, free of charge, a book called “Hope for the Holidays,” offering meditations for each day from Nov. 20Dec. 31. The book frankly acknowledges the seasonal pain many feel. For each day, the book offers a scripture verse and a suggested activity. For example, the verse for Nov. 28, Isaiah 41:1, includes the words, – “Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God.” The suggested action: “Write down your fears. Ask God to help you overcome them.” Stephen Ministry, which exists in more than 12,000 congregations in the U.S. and Canada, has been active at Lake Hills Presbyterian for nearly three years. Farr and Cheryl Child, coordinator of Stephen ministers at Lake Hills, said the church initiated the program as a way to provide one-on-one

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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:

Stephen ministers like Kathy Farr have spearheaded ways to help community members deal with holiday sadness. A “Blue Christmas” service, meditation booklet and participation in community shoebox toy collection are among them. Photo by

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”)

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listening care that the pastor just doesn’t have time to do. Other coordinators are Cherie Adcock and Dr. Monte Biggs. Holiday despondency is just one aspect of the Stephen ministers’ work. Farr described the lay ministers as the “after people. We stay after the casseroles are gone and the initial support has disappeared.” Armed with more than 50 hours of training each, the church’s 10 Stephen ministers can provide weekly, long-term

listening care to people who request it. Recipients of care may be struggling with illness, loneliness, divorce, empty nest, unemployment or parenting issues, among many other problems. Both the care and training to become Stephen ministers is available by calling Lake Hills Presbyterian. You do not have to be a member to receive either. Info: 3805 Maloney Rd, (865) 577-8510, email office@lakehillspres.org, www.lakehillspres.org

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?

Veterans Day program fills hearts By Betsy Pickle Tears and smiles mixed freely at South Knoxville Elementary School’s Veterans Day program. The tears came from adults listening to classic – and a few unfamiliar – songs about America, patriotism and gratitude performed enthusiastically (and mostly tunefully) by the school’s first- through fifth-graders in the gymnasium on Friday afternoon. The smiles – well, they were universal. Adult guests and teachers alike were tickled by the usual antics of kids on public display, while the students beamed as they successfully made their way through their big musical moments under the direction of music teacher Patricia Dueber. Confidence and volume grew as the younger grades gave way to older ones. By the time fifth-graders launched into Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA,” the spectators’ hearts were full. One of the parents, JohnMichael Scott, who spent four years in the Army, spoke to the children about what it means to be a veteran. He said he didn’t realize the significance of being part of the U.S. military until after his service ended. Scott fielded a few questions from the kids, but he was stumped by one of them

FAITH NOTES ■ Colonial Heights UMC, 6321 Chapman Highway, will host the Rick Flanagan Memorial Thanksgiving Dinner, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, at the church. Free turkey and dressing with all the trimmings; free adult and children’s clothing, new hats, gloves and socks available. Info/transportation: 577-2727. ■ St. James Episcopal Church, 1101 N. Broadway, will hold

Thanksgiving Day service with Holy Eucharist, 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24. Info: stjamesknox.org or 523-5687. ■ St. James Episcopal Church, 1101 N. Broadway, will host “Candlelight Advent Lessons and Carols,” 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4, featuring Bible readings and prayer interspersed with carols, choral music and congregational singing. Info: stjamesknox.org or 523-5687.

HEALTH NOTES Special-education teacher Michael Rodgers, seated at right, draws an after-concert crowd of kids and teachers when he starts singing “You Raise Me Up.” – kindergartner Elia Scott, his daughter, who asked him who his favorite child is. (Her older sister, Paislee, is a fourth-grader at SKES.) About a dozen veterans – some related to students and others simply from the community – and many family members attended the program. Boy Scouts presented the flag, and there was a rousing Pledge of Allegiance. As students and grownups were leaving the gym, the school’s singing superstar, special-education teacher Michael Roberts, began singing “You Raise

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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. Send comments to oswaldsworldtn@ gmail.com

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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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Military Services facility dedicated By Margie Hagen Behavioral health care for veterans, military personnel and their families will now be available at the new Helen Ross McNabb facility at 3712 Middlebrook Pike. Among those attending last week’s dedication were representatives from the military, law enforcement, government and social services. Recognizing the need for treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, anxiety and substance abuse was only the first step; planning and fundraising followed, and $715,000 was

raised, enabling the purchase and complete renovation of the building. The outpatient facility treats Brandon Hall “inv isible wounds,” behavioral issues that are often experienced by servicemen and women after returning from deployment. Clinical therapist John Chandler specializes in marriage and family treatment and says, “When service personnel return home it changes the family

dynamic and re-adjustment can be difficult.” Dedicated in memory of Senior Airman Brandon Hall, the Center’s Military Services will help bridge the treatment gap in East Tennessee. Hall was a Farragut High School graduate who turned down a college football scholarship to serve six years in the U.S. Air Force, including four tours of duty in the Middle East. “The transition from active duty to civilian life is misunderstood by those who haven’t served in our armed forces. It is a pivotal time for our veterans as they try to navigate from

rigorous structure to a life that doesn’t possess defined boundaries,” said Mitch Steenrod, Hall’s stepfather, and a primary donor. “All services are free and confidential, available to veterans and current service personnel regardless of length of service or reason for discharge,” said Jerry Vagnier, HRMC president and CEO, adding, “We aim to serve those who have courageously served our country to guarantee they have access to the resources and support they need.” Info: mcnabbcenter.org or 865-637-9711.

Grooming business finds room to work, play By Betsy Pickle It’s not that far from 4509 Chapman Highway to 6313 Chapman Highway, but moving just a little bit south has made a world of difference for It’s a R-R-Ruff Life. Karen House, owner of the dog-grooming and boarding business, says the move doubled the size of her grooming facility, to 1,200 square feet, and it included space for her separate boarding building and more fenced-in outdoor area. “We’ve known for several years we needed to move,” says House. “We knew we were crowded; we had outgrown it. But we couldn’t come up with anything that would work, that would increase our space, that the rent wasn’t sky high and that we still had outside boarding possible. “I had a lot of places I could have gone to just groom. Everybody said, ‘Why don’t you give up the boarding?’ Because there are people who have come to depend on us for that. The dogs know us, and they love us. “I would hate to have to send them somewhere that they don’t know anybody. It would be a trauma thing for a lot of them. No, they’re Granny’s babies, and they know it.” House, an unabashed dog lover, bought It’s a R-RRuff Life from the previous owner in 2009. A native of Carthage, Mo., she spent some of her early adult life in California. She and her husband, Wayne, lived in Rogers, Ark., for about 15 years before moving to Tennessee in 1988. “I said once I got here I would never go back,” says

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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. ■

It’s a R-R-Ruff Life staff include Virginia Drake (holding Bumper), Katie Wright Shaw, Amber House and owner Karen House. Not pictured are groomers Tiffany Priest and Lynzie Haggard. Photo by Betsy Pickle

House. “I’m a Tennessee girl. I love Tennessee. It’s better than anyplace else I ever lived.” She likes the proximity to the ocean and the temperate climate – especially the generally mild winters. And, “I like the people,” she says. But dogs are her thing. She’s had them all her life, and until she had children, they were her babies. She prioritized her kids, understandably, but after they left home she went back to her fur babies, beginning with her first Schnauzer 25 years ago. She now has two miniature Schnauzers, two Scotties and a collie, ranging in age from 3 to 11 years. Dogs have definite advantages over kids, she jokes. “You don’t have to worry who their friends are. You don’t have to worry about them coming home late at night. They mind better

than kids most of the time. They’re not picky about what clothes they wear; they don’t care if they’re brand names.” She often brings her dogs to work with her. “There’s something special about a dog,” she says. “They love you no matter what. It doesn’t matter if you’ve got makeup on or how good you look. They love you with their heart, and they love your heart. Each one of us loves the inside of the other one.” She has hired her groomers not just for their skills, but also for their empathy with dogs. It’s a R-R-Ruff Life opened its new digs next to Colonial Heights United Methodist Church on July 28, but House says they’re still settling in. Husband Wayne is nearly finished installing new chain link around the outdoor pens. They’re going to put in

another kennel and add a washer and dryer. And they’ll finally have a real break room with a kitchen area and a television. “I wanted to build a successful business, but I never dreamed it would be like this,” says House.

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 Clayton Hess 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. He has four grown children and five grandchildren. He lives in LaFollette, Tenn. Hess began his career at LMU in 1981, shortly after his graduation, as the assistant director of admissions, director of testing and director of career planning and placement. In 2008, he was promoted to the assistant vice president for academic affairs for planning and accreditation and

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. ■

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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was named vice president for academic affairs in 2010. “LMU is very fortunate to call Dr. Hess as its next president,” Dawson said. “His distinguished service to this institution over three decades includes roles in virtually every division on campus and gives him tremendous institutional knowledge.” Brian DeBusk added: “When we started this search process we knew we Dawson would be looking for an innovative leader with a clear vision of how to navigate the changes that are coming in higher education. Once we identified Dr. Hess as a candidate, there was a groundswell of support both internally within the board and externally from higher education leaders across the country. It became clear that we didn’t have to look far for our next president.” Dawson, who will retire at the end of the 2016-17 academic year, will continue to serve the university as president emeritus.

A Gala event of holiday music featuring

6 Grand Pianos (Provided by Lane Music) and the Mighty Wurlitzer Tickets available at: Tennesseetheatre.com and Box Office $15.00 (plus processing fee) A BENEFIT FOR MISSION OF HOPE

Goodwill to offer Black Friday deals in 28 stores tive, with clothes, toys, tion of the price. Info: goodwillknoxville. books, electronics and other household goods at a frac- org or 865.588.8567.

BIZ NOTES ■ All local Shoney’s Restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day and will be featuring a Thanksgiving Day Fresh Food Bar from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. The purchase of an adult Fresh Food Bar also includes a free slice of pumpkin spice cake or pumpkin pie.

New uniforms for Vine athletes

Keyboards Christmas

Hess is new president of LMU; Dawson retires

This Black Friday, all 28 regional Goodwill stores will offer 50 percent off everything in stock from 1-5 p.m. According to the National Retail Federation, shoppers spent an average of $299.60 on Black Friday weekend in 2015. Goodwill hopes to offer an alterna-

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THURSDAY, NOV. 24 Turkey Trot and Little Gobbler Run, 8 a.m., The Mill and Mine, 227 W. Depot Ave. Hosted by the Knoxville Track Club. Info: knoxtrackevents@gmail. com.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, NOV. 25-26 Holiday Open House, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Tea & Treasures, 4104 W Martin Mill Pike. Refreshments, door prizes.

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.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30 Mobile Lab Series: Email, 1-3 p.m., Cedar Bluff Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or similar skills; uses tablet/laptop hybrids. Info/registration: 470-7033.

THURSDAY, DEC. 1 A communitywide commemoration of World AIDS Day, 7 p.m., Rothchild Catering, 8807 Kingston Pike. Guest speaker: Dr. John L. Law, M.D. Topic: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, a drug regimen for HIV negative individuals to prevent HIV infection.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, DEC. 1-2 AARP Driver Safety class, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Karns Senior Center, 8032 Oak Ridge Highway. Info/ registration: 951-2653.

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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. Holiday wreath-making workshop and brunch, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., UT Arboretum Auditorium, 901 S Illinois Ave., Oak Ridge. Cost: $25. Info/registration: Janet Bigelow, 675-3822 or janet_bigelow@tds. net. “Meet the Artists” of “My Knoxville: Interpretations of Home” exhibition, 5-8 p.m., The District, 5113 Kingston Pike. Featuring the work of Cinamon Airhart, Mike C. Berry, Gary Dagnan, Connie Gaertner, Kathie Odom and Joe Parrott. Info: 200-4452. 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. Opening reception for Arts & Alliance Members Show, 5-9 p.m., Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Exhibit on display Dec. 2-23. Info: 523-7543 or knoxalliance. com. Opening reception for exhibit by Gwen Pevonka, 6-9 p.m., Tori Mason Shoes, 29 Market Square. Complimentary treats from Wild Love Bakehouse will be provided. Exhibit on display through December. Opening reception for “Gaudy Gold Frame Show,” 5 p.m., Broadway Studios and Gallery, 1127 N. Broadway. Cash awards presented 7 p.m. Info: BroadwayStudiosAndGallery.com.

“The Nutcracker” presented by the Appalachian Ballet Company with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Knoxville Civic Auditorium, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave. Tickets: Knox Tickets, 656.4444.

SATURDAY, DEC. 3 Candle making workshop, 11 a.m., Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 W. Governor John Sevier Highway. Cost: $20. Packed lunch recommended. Reservations required. Info/reservations: 573-5508; info@marblesprings.net; marblesprings.net. 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. “Used Toy” sale, 8 a.m.-noon, Mount Harmony Baptist Church, 6500 Strawberry Plains Pike. All proceeds benefit the Guatemala Mission Team Trip for projects. Toy donations may be dropped off at the church before Nov 30. Info: 522-5522.

SUNDAY, DEC. 4 Screening of Mira Nair’s “Monsoon Wedding,” 2 p.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. The screening, which is free and open to the public, will be followed by a brief discussion. Info: Mary Pom Claiborne, mclaiborne@knoxlib.org.

TUESDAY, DEC. 6 Casual Comedy, 7-9 p.m. Casual Pint-Hardin Valley, 10677 Hardin Valley Road. Free monthly stand-up comedy showcase featuring touring and local comedians. This month’s show features South Carolina comedians Craig Holcombe and Andy Cummins, along with local comedians.

THURSDAY, DEC. 8 Knoxville Square Dance, 8 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Calling by Stan Sharp, Ruth Simmons and Leo Collins. Live music by the Hellgramites. No experience or partner necessary. Admission $7; students and JCA members $5. Info: on Facebook.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, DEC. 9-10 “The Nutcracker” presented by the Appalachian Ballet Company with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday, Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. Tickets: 981-8590.

SATURDAY, DEC. 10 Natural green wreath class, 12:30 p.m., Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Instructor: Julia Shiflett. Class fee: $35. Info/registration: 546-0745.

SUNDAY, DEC. 11 Annual Candlelight tour, 6-8 p.m., Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Tour is free, but donations will be accepted. Info: 546-0745 or ramseyhouse.org.

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