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Bids in on Harbison’s project Bids are in for the TDOT project to improve traffic flow at the intersection of Emory Road and Tazewell Pike, and the price is over $5 million. Mark Nagi, TDOT spokesperson, said it normally takes two to four weeks to review bids and let a contract. “This is the four-way stop that is being improved and signalized,” he wrote in an email. “This project was in the Oct. 17 letting, and here are the apparent low bids. Over the next couple of weeks bids will be reviewed and a contract awarded. A schedule will be known following the preconstruction meeting, which normally takes place 2-4 weeks after the contract is awarded.” The apparent low bidder was Charles Blalock & Sons Inc. at $5,196,569.50, followed by Highways Inc. at $5,814,344.40 and APAC-Atlantic Inc. at $7.7 million. – S. Clark
Burchett sets area meetings Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett will host 10 constituent meetings during October and November to give citizens the opportunity to speak individually with him about issues that are important to them. These meetings are open to the public. In North Knox County, he will be at the Corryton Senior Center from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3; Halls Senior Center, 4-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14; and Fountain City Library, 11 to noon, Monday, Nov. 17.
IN THIS ISSUE Marching bands Members of the South-Doyle marching band perform their halftime show during the Knox County Schools band exhibition, hosted by Central High.
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Hope renewed In the first game of this new season, Joshua Dobbs made a remarkable difference. His quickness reduced the pressure on the offensive line. His speed generated yardage. His ability to throw on the run created problems for cornerbacks.
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PTO brings black and gold By Cindy Taylor Brickey-McCloud Elementary School staff and parents were greeted by a festive theme of black and gold when they arrived for an elegant evening out at Beaver Brook Country Club. The PTO-sponsored event was the first fundraiser of its kind for the school, but the group hopes to make it a yearly happening. The inaugural gala featured live music by Crab Apple Lane, dinner, dancing and a silent auction. “We have a lot of parents who tell us they are tired of selling things and would rather just write a check to the school,” said PTO fundraising chair Amanda Wright. “The gala gives
Shenanigan friends Shanna Cole and PTO fund-raising chair Amanda Wright. Photos by Cindy Taylor them an opportunity to do that while affording them a night out when they can dress up and be an adult.” Items such as gift baskets, jewelry, art, chocolate
and even vacation trips valued at $10K were available for bidding. Donations for the silent auction went so well that the PTO held some items over. These
Brickey-McCloud PTO co-president Keli Hopkins and husband Brad on the dance floor at the Black and Gold Gala. will be set up at the school during school hours. through Oct. 31. Those Who says being a PTO who wish to participate in member isn’t fun? this silent auction can view the items and place bids More pictures A-3
Knox mall inches closer to interstate signs By Sandra Clark The Tennessee Department of Transportation has responded favorably to the city’s request to allow additional signage along I-640 near the Knoxville Center mall to make interstate motorists aware of the businesses nearby. City Council member Nick Della Volpe has championed the signs and is generally happy with TDOT’s response. He just wonders why it will take up to nine months to implement the changes. Della Volpe said Sam’s Club at East Towne is ready to rent logo space now. The store invested $8 million
for a major upgrade last fall. Della Volpe said Sam’s qualifies for the logo signs because it sells prepared food and gasoline onsite. Knoxville City Council unanimously passed a resolution Sept. 16 requesting TDOT to permit logo signs around Exit 8 near Knoxville Center. TDOT currently limits the use of logo signs to only the first exits in and out of those municipalities with populations greater than 100,000. Commissioner John Schroer says TDOT initiated a process to re-promulgate the rules that govern this program. The rules will be final Oct. 29, 2014.
“Once the rules are final, and provided no changes occur which would impact this aspect of the program, you may consider the city of Knoxville as approved for the use of logo signs,” he wrote. “All exits inside the city will have to be reviewed case by case basis to determine if there is adequate room to place new logo signs. We would anticipate that process to begin once the new logo contract is in place on July 1, 2015.” The council resolution said logo signs are necessary to provide the traveling public with directional information needed to
identify available services, “especially at exits where the nature of the road elevations and surrounding vegetation prevent reasonable visual evidence that such commercial services and business can be obtained.” Della Volpe cites 100 independent businesses near Exit 8 providing some 2,000 jobs. He says businesses are obscured by artificial earthen berms originally built to accommodate crossover bridges.
Harvest Park Community Center. Justin Sterling, president, invites all business owners and managers in the East Towne corridor to attend. Adam Palmer, president of Saw Works Brewing Company, will discuss why his company chose to set up operations in Knoxville and the importance of having community support. Mall-o-ween: Knoxville Center will celebrate Halloween with the annual Mall-o-ween, starting at 5 Friday, Oct. 31. Kids ETBA to meet on Nov. 5 p.m. can trick-or-treat at retailThe East Town Business ers throughout the mall. Alliance will meet at 8 a.m. Info: www.knoxville Wednesday, Nov. 5, at New center.com/.
School chant: ‘Change is hard’ South Knox rep wants fewer tests in K-2 By Betty Bean In the recent past, when teachers or parents asked for relief from Knox County Schools’ test-happy corporate reform regime, Superintendent James McIntyre and the 8-to-1 school board majority that had his back would tell them to suck it up and get with the program.
Analysis “Change is hard,” they’d say to tearful mothers telling of their children’s mounting test anxiety. “Change is hard,” they’d tell teachers saddled with evaluations based on subjects they never taught.
We haven’t heard much of that since that since August elections and Indya Kincannon’s departure whittled McIntyre’s majority down to a 4-5 minority, and depending on the outcome of the Nov. 4 race to replace Kincannon, the former majority would probably be well advised to start practicing a new mantra. New board member Amber Rountree has one: “Go big or go home.” Rountree has requested a called meeting to vote on abolishing SAT-10, an exam for kindergarten through second grade that many educators feel is inappropriate. SAT-10 is not state-mandated, and board chair Mike McMillan is expected to honor her request. Rountree wants a vote before the tests are ordered. Board member Karen Carson is expected to oppose Rountree’s
efforts. Carson said at last week’s mind- and buttnumbing five-hour workshop that it’s the school board’s job to hire a superintendent and set goals. It’s the superintendent’s Rountree job to decide what tests will be administered. But Rountree disagrees. She quit her job as a school librarian to serve on the school board. Her South Knox constituents elected her, and she’s not been shy about saying how she feels about McIntyre’s heavy-handed administration. Rountree, Patti Bounds and Terry Hill have served notice that they intend to own future school board meetings. It’s unlikely that McIntyre’s lengthy, orchestrated
presentations will recur. County Commissioner Charles Busler said last week that commissioners would never allow Mayor Tim Burchett, or any mayor, to sit at their table and control their meetings. In fact, Burchett often stays in his office, monitoring commission meetings and making himself available if needed. Change is hard. And we should expect change for the Knox County Board of Education, starting this week with Amber Rountree’s effort to discontinue high-stakes testing for kids who have not yet learned to read. Are we really that data-driven? And to what goal? Will Rountree win the vote? Maybe yes, maybe no. But the message is clear: Go big or go home. Yes, change is hard.
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Honoring Al Bundren By Courtney Shea Alva Bartlett Bundren Jr. traveled the world during his outstanding military career, all the while keeping his hometown Knoxville in his heart. Bundren had an active four years at Central High School, participating in the hiking club, student council, basketball and honor society before graduating with the class of 1950. After a year at the University of Tennessee, he received his appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Called “Bundy” by his classmates in Company D-2, he was noted for his “meaningful contribution to the maturity and sense of respect for others that we developed during those four years.” While at West Point, Al Bundren met New Jersey schoolteacher Valerie Ninnis, and they married shortly after his graduation in 1955. He became an Army Ranger, helped write the U.S. plan for the defense of Korea and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. His first Vietnam tour, ′64 to ′65, was in the back country as an adviser to a Vietnamese infantry battalion. His second tour, ′68 to ′69, was with the 1st Cavalry Division. Included in his many commendations were the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Gold Palm and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Gold Star, presented personally by the President of the Republic of Vietnam. He was also awarded two Bronze
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Army Ranger Captain Alva Bundren Jr. Stars for meritorious acts in combat. Al Bundren continued his military career in command and operations planning while rearing four children with his wife, Val. In
1972, he began significant work with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, including assisting with the Vietnam Evacuation Operation as a part of the Command and Control Deputate. His group re-
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ceived expressions of appreciation from the President of the United States, Secretary of Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. “This was not an easy task. However, as usual, professionalism and dedication were displayed by members of this directorate.” He remained in the Pentagon for seven years, writing national-level operations plans, serving on crisis management teams and briefing the Joint Chiefs and military advisers. He especially enjoyed briefing the civilians who provided perspective to the military, including Dr. Edward Teller, Claire Booth Luce, Nelson Rockefeller and Henry Cabot Lodge. He recalled with amazement “how kind they were to me. I reckon it was the nasal, twangy, Elizabethan, East Tennessee accent.” He was awarded the Department of Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the Army Meritorious Service Medal as well as the Joint Chiefs of Staff Commendation Medal for his service at the Pentagon. Retiring from the military in 1979 as a lieutenant colonel, Bundren had an active civilian career as a planner and systems analyst for three defense contractors: BDM, Mitre Corp. and Titan Corp., primarily
COMMUNITY NOTES ■ Fountain City Lions Club meets 6 p.m. each first and third Monday, Lions Community Building, 5373-5377 N. Broadway. ■ Fountain City Town Hall will meet 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, Church of the Good Shepherd, 5337 Jacksboro
This year’s honorees are: Chloe Harrington, Class of 1935, Knoxville artist; Al Bundren, Class of 1950, West Point graduate; William C. “Buddy” Helton, Class of 1952, noted educator; Bill Kidwell, Class of 1954, solar construction company. Central High School’s 13th annual “Wall of Fame” breakfast is 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the school commons. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at the school office or by contacting Larry Smith at 865922-5433 or Courtney Shea at courtshea@aol.com.
Al Bundren sports a coonskin cap at the 50th reunion of West Point’s Class of ’55. writing and evaluating disaster plans for manmade and natural disasters. He continued to maintain his contacts with the West Point Class of ′55 throughout his life, attending the 50th class reunion in a Tennessee coonskin cap. Although he had a career as a warrior, he is remembered by his children as “the kindest, gentlest person you ever met, with a wicked sense of humor.” He and his wife became active in civic organizations in Vienna, Va., organizing golf tourna-
ments and charity auctions raising over half a million dollars for breast cancer research. His volunteer activities included teaching remedial reading to firstgraders at Oakton Elementary School. He was a Mason and Shriner as well as a longtime Washington Redskins season ticket holder. Bundren passed away in 2006. His widow and their four children, Bill Bundren, Nancy Andrews, Sally Carling and David Bundren, and 13 grandchildren live in the Virginia area.
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■ Halls Republican Club meets 7 p.m. each third Monday at the Boys & Girls Club of Halls/ Powell, 1819 Dry Gap Pike. Info: www.knoxgop.org. ■ Halls Toy Drive applications are available through Friday, Nov. 14, at Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, 4329 E. Emory Road, in the red wall box at the top of the steps.
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The little man who wasn’t there Last night I saw upon the stair A little man who wasn’t there He wasn’t there again today Oh, how I wish he’d go away – From “Antigonish” by William Hughes Mearns philosophies against those of their Democratic opponents, Gloria Johnson and Cheri Siler. Both men, presumably, are confident the R behind their names will secure their elections. Briggs, the presumed frontrunner for the District 7 Senate seat after his priBetty mary victory over Stacey Bean Campfield, is likely relying on the well-practiced, Duncan-family theory of not allowing lesser-known opBut the effect is the same ponents the chance to raise – their would-be constitu- their public profile at his ents are being cheated of the expense. While this makes opportunity to hear them some strategic sense, it also defend their positions and shortchanges the democrat2014 appears to be the year of not showing up – particularly for Republicans Eddie Smith and Richard Briggs, who are employing the same no-show tactic, likely for different reasons.
ic (note the small D) process and makes Briggs look like a wuss, despite the pictures of him decked out in combat gear on his campaign literature. Smith, who has been ducking public forums in what is thought to be a tight District 13 House race, doesn’t enjoy a name recognition advantage over the incumbent Johnson, despite assaulting voters with a relentless negative direct mail campaign that peaked with a ludicrous Alabama Week comparison piece likening Johnson to Lane Kiffin. Despite being offered many potential dates for a League of Women Voters forum, a genteel affair most candidates consider a required campaign appearance, neither Smith nor Briggs could be bothered to find the time. And neither
accepted the joint invitation from County Commissioners Jeff Ownby (R) and Amy Broyles (D) to appear at a forum at West High School last Thursday (the three District 2 school board candidates were also invited, and Jamie Rowe was the only one to attend). Smith did, however, make a guest appearance at South-Doyle Middle School earlier in the week on an evening when parent/teacher conferences were being held. He stationed himself in the teachers’ break room near the food, where he had easy access to a captive audience and was clearly in violation of Knox County Schools’ policy prohibiting political solicitation inside schools: “Solicitation or advertising in any form by candidates for public office or
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political- or issue-oriented organizations is not permitted. Political literature shall not be distributed through the school to students, nor sent home to parents, nor placed in teachers’ mailboxes, lounges or on school premises. Political advertising in any form shall not be permit-
ted on school facilities, on school grounds or in school publications.” Smith refined the tactic three days later when he sent a campaign worker armed with yard signs and campaign literature to West High School, thus managing to violate KCS policy without even being there.
Kaousias is Johnson appointee to election board Tammy Kaousias is the newest member of the Knox County Election Commission and is the appointee of state Rep. Gloria Johnson, who has known her for more than 20 years. An attorney in solo practice of business law, she is a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church. She met her husband in 1997 in West Java, Indonesia, where they married. He is a Knoxville native, and they live in North Hills. She is an engaging, committed activist on votingrights issues. Kaousias, 48, is one of two Democratic members of the election commission. She wants feedback from the public on whether the election commission should meet at 8 a.m. as it makes it difficult for working people to attend if their workday starts at the same time. She says it is “very un-
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fortunate” that Belle Morris School was closed as a voting precinct but is not sure it can be reopened. She feels voting should be accessible and the process transparent and nonpartisan. She serves on the board of the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra with such widely known personalities as Hallerin Hill, Bill Arant and Ellen Robinson. She likes yoga and owns the Glowing Body Yoga Studio off Central Avenue. As an election commissioner she is paid $300 a month and has declined the county health insurance for which she is eligible.
With the absence of the chair, Christopher Heagerty, the commission is now tied at two Democrats and two Republicans, making it totally bipartisan. Kaousias is the only commissioner not pictured on the website but plans to correct that soon. Both Democrats on the Knox County Election Commission are women. The GOP has not had a woman serving on the local election commission in over 25 years since Hazel Showalter. In April 2015, the GOP state legislators will make three recommendations for commissioners to the State Election Commission, which is virtually always honored. It will be interesting to see if the GOP legislators, which include at least two new members (Rick Briggs and Martin Daniel), will make any changes in the current lineup. If Hea-
And the winners are Everything you ever (didn’t) want to know about Knox County politics. Larry In about a week, those Van who didn’t take advantage Guilder of early voting will cast their ballots in local and state general elections. Feel free to use the peerless prognostications below as a guide to tasting the Stewart or Stephen Colbert, thrill of victory by voting for but the good doctor’s core the winning side. values are little different from the man he looks to ■ State Senate District 7 replace. A line in the modern HipRepublican candidate Richard Briggs is regarded pocratic Oath reads, “I will as the un-Stacey, a dignified prevent disease whenever I upgrade from the clownish can, for prevention is prefCampfield. erable to cure.” It’s not likely that Briggs Briggs, a respected surwill become a target for Jon geon, opposes Medicaid ex-
pansion and the Affordable Care Act, despite the latter’s emphasis on preventive medicine. Go figure. In contrast, Democratic candidate Cheri Siler favors healthcare reform. She supports an increase in the minimum wage, a position Briggs considers a “job killer.” Not surprisingly, she’s been unsuccessful in luring her painfully shy opponent to the debate platform. In this overwhelmingly Republican district Briggs has nothing to gain from a moderated debate. Residents of the 7th District deserve more than just an upgraded vocabulary in
gerty is not back to work at the commission by then he is likely to be replaced. ■ Until 2008 there was a replica of the office of the late Sen. Estes Kefauver at the University of Tennessee Hoskins Library. Then, due to structural concerns, that area of the building was closed and the furniture and photos were placed in storage, where they have been for six years. They are not likely to be on public display for some time to come. The Kefauver family, some of whom live in the San Francisco area now, would like to see the office re-established. The problem is no one seems able to do it. The UT library, under the able leadership of Steve Smith, simply does not have a place to locate it. The artifacts in storage have not diminished. Discussion has occurred with the Tennessee State
Museum executive director in Nashville. However, the museum has much of its current collection, including over 300 Red Grooms art pieces, in storage, hoping for a new museum to be built someday. The likelihood of a new state museum in Nashville, which would cost over $160 million (not including new storage space), being built soon is wishful thinking given the needs competing for construction funds. Last July 1, in an email to Lindsay Kefauver, one of the senator’s daughters, the executive director of the state museum said the museum “was honored to become the repository” of the collection but she may have spoken too soon as the furniture portion of the collection is actually owned by the U.S. Senate, which stated clearly in 1965 the furniture must be returned to the senate if
not used as a memorial to Kefauver. Is having the Kefauver collection in storage for six years and facing another six years of storage still a public memorial? There is also no room for it to be displayed and would simply be in storage in Nashville instead of Knoxville if transferred. The commission members were also not informed about this development at the time but are now aware of it. (This writer is a commission member). The museum commission will need to set policy on this given that other, more recent Tennessee senators have been nationally known as Senate majority leaders (Baker and Frist) and/or president of the Senate (Al Gore). ■ Sen. Lamar Alexander will be at the Knoxville Crowne Plaza Nov. 4 to await the election results.
their next state senator, but they aren’t going to get it. Briggs rakes in 70 percent or more of the vote.
same shtick in a television commercial. Like Kiffin, said the announcer, Johnson’s strategy was to “take the money and run.” Johnson might consider countering with an endorsement from Bo Wallace, the giant-slaying Ole Miss quarterback who led the Rebels to a recent win over Kiffin’s Alabama Crimson Tide. If Wallace isn’t paid it shouldn’t violate NCAA rules. If Johnson really wants to play hardball, use six degrees of separation to link Smith with Derek Dooley and give Kiffin haters a run for their money. Johnson has earned another term, but this one will be close. When time expires, Johnson 52 percent, Smith 48.
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Otherwise known as the race for State House District 13, the contest has taken a turn for the bizarre. A flyer recently mailed by a PAC supporting Republican candidate Eddie Smith compared Democratic incumbent Gloria Johnson to Lane Kiffin, “all talk” and “promises, promises.” If nothing else, this Hail Mary tactic demonstrates that no idea is too desperate or too shopworn not to be repeated. In 2012, Tennessee Republicans employed the
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In the best of all possible worlds, Republican Mark “Coonrippy” Brown would be squaring off against Democrat Charlie Brown for the governor’s chair. “Coonrippy” wants the state to give back his “rescue” raccoon it seized and released into the wild. Charlie wants his own party to support him. Both are likely to be disappointed. In the real world, Charlie Brown opposes Republican incumbent Bill Haslam. Even Lloyd’s of London wouldn’t give you odds on the Democrat’s chances. Brown captured 30 percent of likely voters in an August Rasmussen poll. I’d be surprised to see him reach that percentage on Nov. 4.
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The unsinkable June Jones By Betty Bean Democrats once dominated the Volunteer State’s political landscape – both senators, the governor, the General Assembly and most of the congressional delegation. Now, Republicans control most every nook and crevice of government and Democrats are trying to climb out of the ditch. One way to begin to do it would be to figure out a way to bottle the energy of June Jones, field representative for the U.S. Senate campaign of Democratic Party nominee Gordon Ball. Jones, whose Cedar Lane home is one of the prime yard-sign locations in Knoxville, made national news in 2012 when vandals kept tearing down her “Tennesseans for Obama” billboard. “My yard was a battleground,” she said. “Not two days after we put it up, someone tried to steal it.” So she put the sign back up with deep, reinforced stakes. They came back with a box cutter and sliced it up. “I was so upset, but you know what? I taped it up… and they did it again. And so I taped it up again and started putting up other signs asking if you’d want to be part of a party that would suppress freedom. The best thing about it was the people that would come to my door and thank me for standing up to them. “One lady said, ‘I’ve been driving by your house for days.’ I got letters from all over the United States. It was amazing to see all that hate turned into something more. “My overall personal goal is to make Tennesseans proud to say they’re Democrats.” Jones had more on her mind than signs that year. She was part of Obama’s
June Jones at Time Warp Tea Room. North Carolina Get Out the Vote operation. “East Tennessee led the action for the president, and I was over nine counties as a volunteer. We rocked it. The last three weeks of the campaign, we had a war room in a condo that a doctor let us borrow. We had tables, chairs and computers in every room.” After the North Carolina
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polls closed, the group started making calls in Western states as part of the “Rolling Thunder” operation. That, said Jones, is how to affect the process from a “red” state. Her conviction that her party can exert its influence closer to home isn’t dampened by a recent poll showing her candidate 21 points behind Republican Lamar
Good man Hugh By Sandra Clark Anyone in Knox County Republican politics knows the name Hugh Noe. He was an institution in the Alice Bell community, chairing the GOP committee there for decades. He died Oct. 21 at age 89, just a month shy of 90. His son, Dr. Ronald E. Noe of Lake City, captured Hugh in his eulogy: “Dad believed in hard work. (pause) Not so much in vacations. … “He was a man of conviction and diligence. He valued education, and he loved his grandbabies. “We are losing a generation of diligence.” Hugh and Jean were mar-
ried for 62 years. Pastor Toby Everett of their church, Alice Bell Baptist, said, “Jean, I commend you.” Everyone at the service acknowledged there was never doubt about where Hugh stood. He liked Tim Burchett back when Tim was a skinny kid who tried to save the world by recycling waste vegetation for mulch. Burchett landed a contract with the city (he had no competition because no one else saw merit in this endeavor). All city brush was dumped at Tim’s location. He worked from dawn to midnight. A major blizzard that year overwhelmed everyone. Brush started piling up
Alexander. “We have absolutely got them on the RUN!” Jones said. “He’s pounding Gordon in the press and spending money in the Tri-Cities and Middle Tennessee. Lamar Alexander didn’t fight this hard against (primary opponent) Joe Carr! Forty years is enough! We need to change what’s going on in Washington, and until we change WHO’s in Washington, what they’re doing is not going to change.” Jones is in charge of organizing counties in Middle and upper East Tennessee. The day after this interview, she was headed to meet with Democrats in Hamblen County and with the sheriff of Greene County. The sheriff of Greene County is a Democrat? “Yes!” she said. “Pat Hankins. He’s a Democrat in a very Republican area, and he got voted in. Isn’t that GREAT? We can DO this!” and Tim couldn’t process or sell it fast enough. A city inspector started sniffing around Burchett’s mulch yard with an eye toward shutting him down. Someone spotted Noe and suggested he was dumping raw sewage on the mulch. But reporter Betty Bean determined that Noe was pumping out standing water and disposing of it at the sewage treatment plant, which KUB confirmed. “Hugh was a standup guy,” says Bean. Mr. Noe was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II who served in Japan. He farmed and ran Noe’s Suburban Septic Service for 50 years. Other survivors are daughter-in-law Judy Noe; grandchildren, Dr. Katie A. Noe and Drs. Ronald Andrew (Leah) Noe.
government Trail panoramas may be first for a U.S. greenway system By Bill Dockery If you take a stroll on a Knoxville greenway and you run into a robot riding piggyback on the shoulders of a hiker, you have just seen (and been photographed by) a Google Trekker. But if you try to talk to the hiker, he/she will hand you a card that says, “We’d love to chat, but we have to keep moving!” The card explains that Knoxville and Knox County are partnering with Google to produce a Street View video of the whole greenway system and other notable local landmarks. When completed, the project will allow armchair hikers to enjoy 86 miles of Knox greenways from the comfort of their computer desks or smart phones. The virtual visuals will complement the elaborate map of trails and parks recently released by the city Parks and Recreation Department. Both the department and Google public affairs folks decline to talk about the project, but a number of sources have confirmed that the Street View trekking has been underway for about a month. The Google website confirms that Street View imaging is going on now in Knox and Jefferson counties. Sources say that this project may be the first Street View focusing on a U.S. greenway system, but that could not be confirmed at press time. A number
of Street Views are available on trails in Yosemite National Park and along Florida beaches. Most of Google’s Street View images are captured by a multi-camera tower strapped to the top of a small car that is driven along streets and roads. The cameras capture a 360-degree panorama of the passing scenery to form an interactive Google map. The greenway project makes use of a similar tower outfitted as a 40-pound backpack that sports 15 cameras. Preparing a Street View video involves four steps: collecting images, matching the images to the terrain, stitching the images together seamlessly into a 360-degree panorama and using lasers to create a three-dimensional image that the viewer can move through virtually. In recent months, Google has expanded use of the Street View technology to document museums, airport terminals, walks, parks and other scenic locales. In addition to the backpack and car, Street View cameras have been mounted on trolley carts, snowmobiles and tricycles. The company lends the Google Trekker equipment to nonprofits and tourism organizations, as well as researchers and universities that can provide access to hard-to-reach places. Contact Bill Dockery at wldockery@ icloud.com.
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All God’s creatures Shannon Wilson has her cat, Rajah, blessed by Christ United Methodist Church pastor Charla Sherbakoff during the blessing of the animals event. Photos by R. White
Christ United Methodist Church pastor Denny Humphries blesses Daisy and Matty, pets of the Brown family, David, Jennifer and daughter Sarah. The blessing of animals was a way for church members to publicly be a witness to God and the church’s love, care and concern for all creatures.
Segers, McSween to marry at Inskip Caroline Rachel Segers and James Carty McSween IV will be married Friday, Nov. 7, at Inskip Baptist Church. The bride is the daughter of the Rev. Mike and Cindy Segers and the granddaughter of Tom and Carolyn Jensen and Neva Segers. She received a master’s of medical science from Lincoln Memorial University and is employed as a physician assistant. The groom is the son of Jimmy McSween and Glenda McSween and the grandson of Jim and Gereldine McSween, Claude and Shirley Campbell, and Floyd Gown. He is a graduate of the University of Memphis School of Law and is employed at the law office of McSween, McSween & Greene in Newport. The Revs. Mike Segers, Rich Lloyd of First Baptist Newport and Denton Hickman of Inskip Baptist will preside at the wedding. After a honeymoon on the island of Bonaire, the couple will reside in Newport.
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Old Gray: A walk through Knoxville history By Wendy Smith Smi mith th h There’s one place to encounter Knoxville’s most important families − with names like McGhee, McClung, Armstrong and Ijams − and it may be the most beautiful and serene spot in the city. It’s Old Gray Cemetery, located on 13 rolling acres on North Broadway. There have been more than 9,000 burials at Old Gray, extending back to the Civil War. Gray Cemetery was A noteworthy monument adorns the grave of Woodmen named for English poet of the World society member Thomas Gray, author of Dr. John Parton. Photos by Wendy “Elegy Written in a Coun-
try Church Yard.� Yard � The first burial was in 1851 − a 23-year-old who was killed by a cannon that exploded during a Fourth of July celebration − and burials continue today in family plots. It became Old Gray when New Gray Cemetery on Western Avenue was established in 1892. “It’s a walk through Knoxville history,� says Alix Dempster, executive director. Dempster inherited the position from her mother-inlaw, Kathryn Dempster, who held it for 20 years before
1986. It she sh he passed passsed away in 1986 pa started as a small job, but her efforts to increase awareness of Old Gray have expanded Alix’s responsibilities. The cemetery is on the National Register of Historic Places and is listed with Museums of Knoxville. It is, after all, the city’s most notable outdoor art museum. As of last year, it’s a Level One Arboretum, certified by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council. More than 40 tree species are identified by stone markers. People enjoy the cemetery, especially during spe-
cial events like the annual Lantern and Carriage tour. But crowds don’t regularly flock to Old Gray as they once did. It was the city’s first park, and every Sunday after church, people came to socialize. Visitors recall playing at Old Gray when they were children, Dempster says. During those days, people talked about death but didn’t talk about sex. Now the two are reversed. Visitors are still welTo next page
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From ‘Fatboys’ to ‘The Lion’
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By Cindy Taylor Show of hands! Who knew Knoxville was home to a motion picture production company? If your hand is still down, you aren’t alone. Daryl Hall (no, not that one), Jeff Smith, Arien Wesner and the staff of MissionWorx Films established the company in 2011. They are more than midway through filming “The Lion,” the second release by the company following their debut “Fat Boys.” Hall, a case worker at Helen Ross McNabb, refers to MissionWorx as a Christian-based company that highlights Knoxville and makes quality films that change lives. “Our films focus on our deep and powerful faith in Christ,” said Hall. “We always try to shoot at locations that are indigenous to Knoxville and we are dedicated to increasing the quality of our films.” Hall says MissionWorx is also committed to showing a more positive perspective of East Tennesseans. Fountain City resident and winner of the 2014 Wild Wings Knoxville Voice Off, Tomi Robb, will play a social worker in the film and will sing some background vocals. Robb also
For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross. (Colossians 1: 19-20 NRSV)
Donnie Hall and Alexandria Stavros run through a scene from “The Lion” during filming at a home in Fountain City. Photos by Cindy Taylor played a role in “Fat Boys,” a film about self-esteem and self-image, which has just been released on DVD. “The Lion” is about drug addiction and kids who come Tomi Robb from tough backgrounds. “Our intention is to shine a spotlight on those who work hard in the field of so-
cial services and the struggle teenagers go through as they break the cycle of addiction many are born to,” said Hall. Hall and his crew are shooting at various locations in and around Knoxville and will wrap up at the end of the year. The film is scheduled for release April 2015. The company plans to sponsor a film festival close to the release date. “We want to bring other quality film companies to Knoxville,” said Hall. “We
aren’t competitive enough to want to be the only game in town.” MissionWorx supports various charities with portions of the proceeds from their films. Most actors and crew work on a volunteer basis. Ten percent of the take from “The Lion” will go to local rehab centers. MissionWorx is in the process of raising funds for their next production titled “Running with Jack.” Check out MissionWorx films at www. theafa.biz.
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■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, will host a Fall Food Giveaway along with Second Harvest Food Bank, 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, in the Family Life Center. Open to anyone in the community needing food. Info: 690-1060 or www.beaverridgeumc.org.
■ Cross Roads Presbyterian, 4329 E. Emory Road, hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry 6-8 p.m. each second Tuesday and 9-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday. ■ Glenwood Baptist Church, 7212 Central Ave. Pike, is accepting appointments for the John 5 Food Pantry. Info: 938-2611. Your call will be returned.
Vendors needed ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, is seeking local crafters for its Fall Craft Fair, Saturday, Nov. 15. Spaces: $30. Info/applications: office, 690-1060; Bonnie, 693-9664; www.beaverridgeumc.org.
■ Faith UMC, 1120 Dry Gap Pike, will host The Kids’ Kloset 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5. Each child may receive five outfits, one pair of shoes, one coat, one toboggan and 1one pair gloves. All items are free. Participants are eligible to receive assistance every three months. Info/emergency as-
■ Highland Baptist Church, 6014 Babelay Road, is seeking vendors for its Christmas Bazaar to be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8. Each spot is $25 total for
both days. To reserve a spot: Shirley Mason, 216-2974.
Classes/meetings ■ Powell Church hosts Recovery 6 p.m. each Tuesday at 323 W. Emory Road, followed by a meal and worship at 7 p.m. Small sharing groups will convene at 8:15 p.m. The recovery plan focuses on individuals and families who are struggling with addiction. There is no charge. Info: www. recoveryatpowell.com or 938-2741. ■ First Comforter Church Fellowship Hall, 5516 Old Tazewell Pike, hosts MAPS (Mothers At Prayer Service) noon each Friday. Info: Edna Hensley, 771-7788. ■ Church Women United will meet 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at Emmanuel Presbyterian
Church, 3023 Selma Ave., for the World Community Day. ■ Hardin Valley Church of Christ, 11515 Hardin Valley Road, will host a free Marriage Seminar on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8. Free babysitting will be available. Info/registration: www.hvcoc.org.
Family programs ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, hosts Wednesday Night Dinners each week. Dinner and dessert, 5:45 p.m.: $7 for adults and children ages 6 and up; $3 for ages 5 and under; $20 maximum for a family. Classes, study groups and activities, 6:30. Dinner reservations and payment deadline: noon Monday. Info/ reservations: 690-1060, www. beaverridgeumc.org.
As we drove through the beautiful hills of New England, I was intrigued by the little villages nestled in the valleys. Houses old and new, large and small, and a smattering of general stores (no Wal-Marts or supermarkets). There was a school in every town, and a gas station. Not a factory anywhere. In every town, however, there was a church, usually Congregationalist, always white clapboard, with a tall steeple, topped by a cross. In fact, that cross was frequently the first thing I could see as we drove down into the village. As we wound our way back home, coming down through the Shenandoah Valley – that lush, green landscape sheltered by mountains on either side – I saw another cross. This one was standing in front of a church, not on the steeple. It was huge, gigantic, enormous. It stood fully twenty feet tall, and looked
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almost like steel latticework. I was stunned, and, I will admit, appalled. I remembered a story a beloved teacher told me one day. I was wearing a necklace with a tiny silver pendant that could be construed as either a cross or a star. My teacher said he knew a pastor who reproached a congregant for wearing a cross. “What are you doing with that idol around your neck?” the pastor demanded. It has taken me many years to sort out all of that. I now know the difference between idols and icons. The cross is an icon, not an idol, and a symbol of God’s great love.
Old Gray Cemetery come. The gate is always open, even at night, to allow for police to patrol. Near the entrance is a map hut erected by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture with an index notebook that lists everyone who is buried and their location. Dempster’s small salary comes from a fund established in 1949 to provide maintenance for the cemetery. She doesn’t typically give tours but agreed to share a few tales. A lady friend of Robert McKeehan, who died in 1904, was known to bring an oriental rug and a rocking chair to sit beside his mausoleum. When she passed away, she, her chair and her rug joined him in the mausoleum. The Old Gray receiving
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vault was built to hold bodies if circumstances prevented burial. Lena Blanch Deemer Arnett, who died in 1920 at age 22, was placed in the vault by her mother, who came to Knoxville to retrieve her 2-year-old grandson. Lena stayed in the vault for 38 years before cemetery trustees finally buried her. The receiving vault now holds the cemetery’s lawnmowers, Dempster says. She marvels at the intricacy and variety of the cemetery’s monuments, many of which are made from local marble. The tallest, an obelisk that ascends into a giant oak tree, marks the grave of the Lawrence Tyson family. McGhee Tyson Airport was named for Lawrence’s son, Navy pilot Charles McGhee Tyson.
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Exhibition highlights area marching bands Central Cent Ce ntra rall High High hosted hos oste ted d a recent band exhibition for Knox County Schools, giving each high school band an opportunity to show off its halftime performances and watch those from schools they don’t see during the regular football season.
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Many hours go in to perfecting a halftime show, and it takes many volunteers to get the band’s props and large instruments on to the field and ready to perform.
Halls High color guard Hannah Treece helps the band tell the story of rising above struggles.
Central color guard Holly Nielsen portrays the good inside people during the halftime show “Duality: Good vs. Evil.”
Bryan Sharpe and the Halls High marching band performs the halftime show, “Rise Above.”
Cody Beeler brings a fun flair to the Gibbs High marching band color guard team. The band performed “American Music: Doo-wop to Broadway” during the exhibition.
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Bearden High School STEM guidance counselor Beverly Anderson, U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander and Bearden senior Rachel Buckley meet before a conference regarding changes in the FAFSA form. Photo by Sara Barrett
Possible time saver for future college students A lengthy piece of paper stole the show as U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander pitched an idea that would eliminate that particular paper altogether. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (the FAFSA form) is a document every person must fill out to apply for financial aid before applying for college. It includes 108 questions pertaining to the student’s major and which college he or she plans to attend. This information is not needed to determine how much financial aid they should receive, and many students aren’t sure which college they plan to attend when they first start shopping, he said. Alexander hosted educational leaders, students and parents from East Tennessee at Pellissippi State Community College to discuss the pros and cons of cutting the form down to the “Student Aid Short Form,” something a bit larger than a postcard with two questions – how big is the student’s family and what is the family’s income from the previous year?
The proposed format could reduce the amount students borrow to attend college. Dr. Gary Weedman, president of Johnson University, said his faculty would be interested in ways to prevent students from overborrowing. Weedman said right now advisers can only make suggestions, but it is ultimately up to the student to decide. Pellissippi State Community College student Constance Cook said after a premature attempt at college in the ’80s, she recently decided at age 50 she was ready to complete her education.
“The FAFSA application could have deterred me from going through with (college),” said Cook. “If students could get (into college) without filling out a long application, it would encourage more students to apply.” Although the pros seem to outweigh the cons of shortening the financial aid application, there are still questions on the current form that are critical for colleges to know. One looming question is how to get that information if the FAFSA no longer exists. It may mean increased staffing by the college the student attends.
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The current format is as long as Alexander is tall, and he unraveled it numerous times for everyone to see. “This whole process is so blooming complicated,” he said. “I don’t think it is our Gibbs majorette Victoria Ammans performs with the band. job to get 20 million people a year to fill out 108 questions for universities.” Susan Hughes said the new format would save time and stress. She has filled out the FAFSA form for her three children and said “dread is a very appropriate word when preparing to fill out (FAFSA). My son’s friends currently attend William Blount High School and have been discouraged by the thought of filling out this form to the point where they won’t attend college bePowell’s horn section performs “The Legend of Zorro” at the cause of it. “The Hope Scholarship Knox County high school band exhibition, hosted by Central High. seems pretty hopeless.”
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A great week for kids and the arts This week, kids and their parents can take advantage of some terrific arts experiences around town.
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On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra is presenting kid-friendly morning concerts. If your child hasn’t experienced the sights and sounds of a real live symphony orchestra, now is the time. The Sheena McCall Young People’s Concert, named for its benefactor and titled “Are We There Yet?” will feature music from all over the world. Maestro James Fellenbaum, well known as the popular conductor of the annual fall concerts, will be leading the KSO in a musical travelogue. “We will explore music in a fun way, from Russia to Austria, from Africa to Mexico. Not only will students hear what different parts of the world sound like, but – through use of video projection – they can see where these countries are located,”
Young actors Alex Carter and Ben Barber portray the “cursed” Baskervilles in the Knoxville Children’s Theatre’s current production of “Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles.” Photo by Dennis Perkins
Maestro James Fellenbaum, conductor of the KSO’s lively Young People’s Concerts, reacts to an explosion in the 2012 performance of “Scientific Symphony.” This year’s concert series is titled “Are We There Yet?” Photo submitted
says Fellenbaum, who is the father of a 3-year-old girl. Jennifer Barnett Harrell, the KSO’s director of education and community partnerships, says she is very excited about the performances. “The idea is that we’re going on an ‘Indiana Jones’type adventure with Indiana Jones’ distant cousin, Tennessee Smith,” she says. University of Tennessee theater department professor and local actor Terry Weber will be playing the role of Tennessee Smith, leading the students in an interactive adventure.
The concerts are geared toward third- to fifth-graders. Many school groups plan to attend, but individual tickets can also be purchased. At press time, some were available. Performances are Wednesday, Oct. 29, and Thursday, Oct. 30, at 9:30 and 10:45 a.m., and Friday, Oct. 31, at 9:30 a.m. at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium. Info: www.knoxvillesymphony.com or 523-1178.
The kids must find clues to help them figure out where they are traveling next. “Some of the clues will be hidden right in the orchestra,” says Harrell. Young performers will be featured, including the West African Drum and Dance group from Austin-East Magnet High School. Special effects, including whitewater rapids and fireworks, will provide excitement. “Tennessee Smith unfortunately gets doused in a couple of European rivers,” Harrell says with a sly grin.
Scare yourself silly – or gory By Betsy Pickle Halloween is almost upon us, but unless you’re going to a party, life could get pretty boring after the trick-or-treaters head home Friday. There’s no better way to entertain yourself than a scary-movie night, and
whether you draw from your own library, rent from Redbox or order on demand, you can quench your thirst for gore, comic thrillers or outright horror. If you lean toward iconic slasher baddies, forget Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees and head straight
for the Freddy Krueger aisle. The “Nightmare on Elm Street” series has far less filler than the “Friday the 13th” and “Halloween” films combined, and Freddy Krueger is a much more personable demon. (Chill out, John Carpenter fans. He was around only
A different kind of expe-
rience awaits you and your youngsters as Knoxville Children’s Theatre presents “Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles,” a new adaptation of the classic mystery by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The story centers on the legend of a ghostly, diabolical hound that has roamed the moors and stalked the Baskerville family for generations. When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead with enormous paw prints nearby, the case grabs the attention of Sherlock Holmes and
for the first “Halloween.” If you want something really suspenseful, check out his “Assault on Precinct 13.” It’s scare city, no lie.) I’m not into gore, so you won’t get “Saw” or “Hostel” recommendations from me. But I wouldn’t dismiss anyone who opted for the original “Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” “Poltergeist” or an “Alien”/“Aliens” double feature.
You can’t go wrong with any of the classics like James Whale’s “Frankenstein” or “Bride of Frankenstein” or Karl Freund’s “The Mummy.” Boris Karloff is practically required viewing on Halloween for some folks. If your zombie awareness begins with “The Walking Dead,” you should try George Romero’s “Night of the Living Dead” and “Dawn
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Dr. John Watson. Can they solve the mystery of the phantom hound before another Baskerville falls victim to the legend? Old Sherlock never seems to lose his popularity, and KCT executive director Zack Allen thinks it’s because he “embodies the best and the brightest in us. He’s a careful observer, but he also applies his knowledge. I think of him as a ‘mental superhero.’” Allen is one of the cofounders of the 7-year-old company, which has produced more than 60 plays. The current production, adapted by Allen, has a cast of 14 young actors, ages 11 to 17. “It’s sort of thrilling,” he says, “and pretty spooky when the hound starts howling! “But,” he points out, “there’s no better place to be scared than the theater. It’s a safe place.” “Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles” runs through Nov. 9, with performances at 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturdays; and 3 p.m. Sundays. Info: http:// knoxvillechildrenstheatre. com/ or 865-208-3677. Send story suggestions to news@shoppernewsnow.com.
of the Dead.” For a comic take, go for Edgar Wright’s “Shaun of the Dead.” As for me, I fancy the flutter of bat wings, so my preferences run to the vampire crowd. No, I’m not talking about “Twilight.” Check out the original or remake of “Fright Night” for fun, or go for blood with Gary Oldman in the 1992 “Dracula” or Frank Langella in my editor’s favorite 1979 version.
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weekender FRIDAY ■ Featured artists at Parkside Open Door Gallery, Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave., are Fountain City artists Penny Berridge and Renita Andrews; and Frank Harvey of Lenoir City. Berridge will display oil paintings, Andrews will be showing copper and sterling-silver jewelry and Harvey creates 3-D garden art. Info/hours: 865-357-7624 or 865-357-2787.
While trying to resuscitate his career, actor Riggan Thomson (Michael Keaton) also hopes to reconnect with his daughter, Jake Gyllenhaal plays an ambitious young man who gets into Sam (Emma Stone), in the black comedy “Birdman, or The Un- the world of underground crime journalism in “Nightcrawler,” expected Virtue of Ignorance.” also starring Rene Russo.
Michael Keaton carries, escapes his past with ‘Birdman’ It may sound like it, but Michael Keaton is not drawing on real life for “Birdman, or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance,” due to open at Downtown West on Friday. The much-admired “Batman” of the first two Tim Burton-directed films about the Dark Knight, Keaton was one of the biggest movie stars in the world by the time “Batman Returns” came out in 1992. In the past 22 years, he has done solid and steady work but usually with a much lower profile. “Birdman” tells the story of a former movie superhero trying to capture admiration from critics and adoration from fans by mounting a legitimate Broadway play. But the chaos that sur-
as he shows that he will do try collaboration by Inarabsolutely anything to get ritu, Nicolas Giacobone, the story. Alexander Dinelaris Jr. and The film marks the directArmando Bo. ing debut of screenwriter Dan The cast includes Zach Gilroy, whose credits include Galifianakis as Keaton’s one of my favorite films from best friend and producer, 2006, Tarsem Singh’s “The Naomi Watts as the play’s Fall,” as well as “The Bourne leading lady, Edward NorLegacy.” The wonderful Rene ton as the troublemaking Russo (who happens to be last-minute leading man, Gilroy’s wife) stars along with Emma Stone as Keaton’s Bill Paxton and Riz Ahmed. just-out-of-rehab daughter ■ Also opening Friday is “Beand personal assistant and fore I Go To Sleep,” a thriller Amy Ryan as his ex-wife. starring Nicole Kidman, Colin
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rounds him and the production makes any kind of success a long shot at best. “Birdman” teams Keaton with acclaimed director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu (“Amores Perros,” “21 ■ Opening wide Friday is “Nightcrawler,” starring Jake Grams,” “Babel,” “Biutiful”). Gyllenhaal as a young man The film is also a change who wants to do something of pace for Inarritu, whose big. He finds his niche when unflinching dramas have he stumbles into the world drawn high praise. of freelance crime journalism This new black comedy in Los Angeles. Racing rivals tackles the backstage world to get the first images of a of Broadway with continumurder or bereaved family ous takes and a script that members, he quickly rises to was a two-year, multi-counthe top of the trash-TV heap
■ Chili Supper, 5-8 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Cost: $10. Includes: homemade chili, cornbread, dessert, drink. Live music by the Woodpickers. Silent auction. Info: 865-494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net. ■ Chili Cook-off fundraiser for Boy Scout Troop 13, 5-8:30 p.m., Fountain City Lions Club. Entry fee for cook-off: $20. Admission: $5; kids under 5, free. Includes all-you-can-eat chili, drink, dessert. Silent auction. Info: Dave, 865-659-9626. ■ Harvest Celebration, Thorn Grove Baptist Church, 10200 Thorngrove Pike. Breakfast, 7 a.m.; live auction, 10 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Children’s activities, baked and canned goods, live entertainment and more. Proceeds to benefit church’s building fund. Info: 865-933-5771 or 865-216-3193.
The film is about a woman who wakes up every day with no memories due to a traumatic accident. Terrifying discoveries make her question everyone in her life. I know many women who would love to question Colin Firth. Or Mark Strong. Or both.
■ Craft Show indoors, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Cumberland Baptist Church, 5600 Western Ave. Woodworking, crafts, jewelry, sports cards and more. Lunch served 11 a.m.-2 p.m. ■ Waggin’ Tails 5K Fun Run, 8:30 a.m., Tommy Schumpert Park, 6400 Fountain City Road. To benefit Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley. Info/to register: humanesocietytennessee.com. ■ Annual barbecue supper, 5-8 p.m., Corryton Masonic Lodge #321, Emory Road. Donation: $8, 2 for $15, kids under 6 free. Info: 865-216-9956. ■ Farragut Half Marathon, 5K and Kids Run, 9 a.m., Farragut High School, 11237 Kingston Pike. Hosted by the Knoxville Track Club. Info: www.ktc.org or Steve Durbin, durb417@gmail.com. ■ Strange Company Reunion Concert, 8 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Tickets: $12; some discounts available. Info/ tickets: www.jubileearts.org.
Celebrating brating the seasons isn’t always a s a healthy health thing. thing Halloween equals candy; Thanksgiving, mashed potatoes with gravy and cornbread dressing; Christmas, pies, cakes and candy canes.
Bluff Inn, 420 N. Peters Road; free. Bring a vegan dish to pass and your own place setting. Drinks will be supplied. ■ Knoxville Food Tours with Paula Johnson – 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, the Bearden District; $59. Tours limited to 12. Driving tour starts at The Coop Café, 3701 Sutherland Ave., and includes Blackhorse Pub & Brewery and Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop, plus a mystery stop. Info: www.knoxvillefoodtours.com.
Mystery Diner Grilled Vegetable Platter at Seasons Innovative Bar and Grill off the seasonal menu. Features were crookneck squash, zucchini, portobello mushrooms, roasted artichokes and Brussels sprouts, accompanied with couscous, flatbread toast points and hummus spread. I line up on the “no, thank you” side of the Brussels sprouts discussion, so I was shocked when I asked our server if “these little green things” were fried lettuce bites. “No,” he said, “those are the outer leaves of the Brussels sprouts. Chef flashfries them.” I still skipped the bigger bites but scarfed down those crispy little leaves that had flaked off.
■ 9th Annual East Tennessee Chili Cook-Off for Second Harvest Food Bank – noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2, World’s Fair Park; $15. Over 30 amateur cooking teams will whip up their tastiest recipes to compete for the best chili in town.
I tried to eat the vegetables the way I knew Chef would want me to – samples of all on the fork for an orchestrated taste – and it was delicious. I did find myself moving some of the veg- ■ Alton Brown Live: Edible etables around on the plate Inevitable Tour – 8 p.m. as I got full for just “one Tuesday, Nov. 4, Tennessee more bite” of the portobello Theatre, 604 S. Gay St.; $47 mushrooms. to $67. The two-hour show Seasons Innovative Bar and Grill: 11605 Parkside Drive; 865-392-1121
Upcoming food events: ■ Wine Down Wednesday – 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Blue Coast Grill & Bar, 37 Market Square downtown. ■ K-Town Vegans Five-Year Anniversary Potluck Celebration – 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Best Western Cedar
is a unique blend of standup comedy, food experimentation, talk-show antics, multimedia lecture and live music. 865-684-1200. ■ Naples/Ashe’s Winery Dinner – 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at Naples, 5500 Kingston Pike; $75. Featuring Frederick Wildman Imports.
■ “Continuum” presented by GO! Contemporary Dance Works, 3 and 7 p.m., Clarence Brown Theatre, 1714 Andy Holt Ave. Tickets: $12-$20. Info: www.gocontemporarydance.com or 865-539-2475. ■ Arts and craft fair, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., Middlebrook Pike UMC, 7234 Middlebrook Pike. Pottery, woodworks, jewelry, kettle corn, Christmas items, handmade items, baked goods, etc. Breakfast and lunch served. Info: 865-690-8641. ■ Kitten and Cat Adoption Fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town Petsmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Continues each Saturday. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org. ■ Craft Fair and Fall Festival, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Piney Grove Baptist Church, 2109 Piney Grove Church Road. Crafts, chili, hot dogs, bouncy stuff, music, games and more. To rent table: Karen Gwinn or email john@pineygroveknox.org or andrew@pineygroveknox.org. ■ Free family fun day, 1-4 p.m., McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park Drive. Showcases the special temporary exhibit “Birds, Bugs and Blooms: Natural History Illustration from the 1500s–1800s.” Info: 865-9742144 or http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu. ■ “Nobody Knows” performances, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Knoxville Convention Center, 525 Henley St. Info/tickets: www. MagahaBoardingHouse.com.
SUNDAY, NOV. 2 ■ Opening reception for Knoxville Watercolor Society open media exhibit, 3-5 p.m., The Omega Gallery, Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City. Exhibit open through Dec. 3. Gallery hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Info: 865-471-4985. ■ “Kickin’ It Old School: Southern Fried Performance Poetry,” 5-7 p.m., Preservation Pub’s Speakeasy, Market Square. Hosted by Sundress Academy for the Arts. Info: http://www. sundresspublications.com/safta/. ■ The KSO Principal Quartet performance, 2:30 p.m., Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St. Tickets: 291-3310, www. knoxvillesymphony.com, at the door.
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■ Alive After Five concert: “Costume Party” with Boys’ Night Out, 6-8:30 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Tickets: $15; $10 for members/students. Info: 865-934-2039.
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Phil Nichols builds strong agency in Halls By Sandra Clark Sometimes we take the home folks for granted. And sometimes regular-sized businesses grow supersized while we watch. That’s the case with the Phil Nichols’ State Farm Insurance Agency in Halls. “Our business is absolutely booming,” said Nichols, whose agency is adding
some 300 new customers per month. “We’ve written more life insurance than any other agency in State Farm (there are 18,000). We’re fortunate to be an industry leader.” Nichols’ office in Northside Square is undergoing renovations. Files are stacked along the walls. The office is going paperless and
A-12 • OCTOBER 29, 2014 • HALLS/FOUNTAIN CITY Shopper news staff must take care to properly archive (or shred) the records. Phil sits back to talk. Phil Nichols He says insurance at work is a family business, and he’s been selling insurance for so long that he’s seeing State Farm pay out claims to customers he sold when he started. That’s an important aspect of insurance, he observes. You want to be sure your company is around to fulfil its promises. State Farm now offers what Nichols calls “a total financial package” for its clients. Banking services include checking, savings and ground up. “My first month I made loans. “It’s all about know$1,000 and paid Harold ing the needs of families,” Boruff $350 of it for rent,” says Phil. Nichols came to Knox- he remembers. Phil and his brother, ville (Halls specifically) in 1980 for the opportunity Doug Nichols, also a State to be a State Farm agent. Farm agent in Knoxville, He grew up in Alabama grew up in a goal-oriented, and played tackle for the working class family. Their Auburn War Eagles. After mom was a widow at age 38, college, he sold insurance impressing upon both boys briefly in Florida, but he al- the need for life insurance. Now the industry is dataways wanted to join the No. driven, virtually eliminat1 company, State Farm. Did he buy an agency ing the need for underwrithere? He smiles and makes ing. Computers in vehicles a hand motion of knocking can monitor driving habits on doors. Nichols, with able and reliably predict the assistance from wife Rheba, probability of an accident. built the agency from the Nichols and his staff are
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adapting with the times. “We appreciate our existing clients and we welcome people who like what we do here,” Phil says. Phil and Rheba have three kids: Dr. Lynn Nichols, a physician; Ryan Nichols, a State Farm agent with offices on Emory Road; and Brooke Nichols Cunningham, who is married to State Farm agent Matt Cunningham. Phil helped David McCollough get started as a State Farm agent in Maynardville, and West Knox agent Mansour Hasan is Doug Nichols’ son-in-law. State Farm insures more cars and homes than any other insurer in the U.S., is the leading insurer of watercraft and is also a leading insurer in Canada. Its 17,800 agents and more than 65,000 employees serve 81 million policies and accounts – more than 78 million auto, fire, life and health policies in the United States and Canada,
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Company Wrench tailgate Company Wrench officially opened in Knoxville last week with a tailgate party. Pictured at the event are (front) Terry Pulley, Jason Woods, Kim Pulley, Camron Leonard, Kevin Allen; (back) Derrick Hatmaker, Leonard Carden, Zack Sims and Josh Howiler. The business relocated to 6325 Central Avenue Pike from Cookeville in June. Info: 865-766-2571. Photo by Sara Barrett
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Vols fighting for bowl eligibility By Sandra Clark Tennessee, now 3-5, still has a chance to be bowl eligible. That’s the word from Jimmy Hyams, co-host of the market’s top-rated SportsTalk show. Hyams spoke last week to the North Knoxville Rotary. The Vols need to win at least 6 games and have won 3. This means the team must win three of the remaining five games, now 3 of 4 after Saturday’s loss to Alabama. Four remaining games are with South Carolina, Kentucky, Missouri and Vanderbilt. Hyams worked for the News Sentinel for 13 years before joining Dick Broadcasting, now Cumulus Broadcasting. He was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Writers Hall of Fame in 2011.
Coach Derek Dooley left a mess, H y a m s said. “Most people told (Butch) Jones that it would be a 5-year r ebu i ld i ng Jimmy Hyams job. I didn’t think so at the time but am starting to think so now.” Quarterback Josh Dobbs has had trouble with accuracy and has gone to three different quarterback coaches for help, Hyams said. Dobbs is a good runner. Florida will fire Will Muschamp at the end of the season, Hyams said. Florida thought that they had made a mistake when they fired Ron Zook before the end of
the season a few years back … so they will wait, but they will make a change. Hyams thinks Lane Kiffin is a very good offensive coordinator but not a good head coach. He also wonders about Kiffin’s and Ed Orgeron’s ability to evaluate quarterbacks. Over the past few years, they have had opportunities to land these quarterbacks and passed them up: ■ Cam Newton, who won the Heisman Trophy and National Championship while at Auburn and now plays for the Carolina Panthers ■ Bryce Petty, All American and Heisman candidate playing for the Baylor Bears ■ Tajh Boyd, who was
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drafted by the New York Jets and set all kinds of passing records for Clemson Men’s basketball will be a long season with maybe 14 wins. Coach Donnie Tyndall has done an impressive job just to bring in nine new players. Hyams said they are picked to be 13th of 14 SEC teams. Hyams said that is close. He might go 12 of 14, but not much higher. The women’s basketball team is better but has not made it to the Final Four in six seasons. UT baseball is poised to make a big move. UT Coach Dave Serrano has much better pitching and hitting and may be the most improved team in the SEC. Larry Mays contributed to this report.
Burchett launches wreath project By Sara Barrett Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett is launching a Wreaths Across America team in an effort to raise funds to place as many live wreaths as possible on the graves of veterans buried at three local veterans’ cemeteries. He met with Kim Harrison and others last week. Harrison’s son, Specialist Daniel Harrison, was killed Dec. 2, 2004, in Mosul, Iraq, during his first deployment. She said to lose a child “is the greatest fear of any veteran’s family, but my son had so many army buddies and I have a strong support group. There are so many without family. (The cemetery) can be sort of a lonely place, especially at Christmastime.” Daniel Harrison attended Carter High School. He has a younger brother,
Kim Harrison and Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett visit East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. They are holding a photo of the grave of Harrison’s son, Daniel. Photo by Sara Barrett Joshua. His mom’s advice to other military families is this: “You’ve gotta stay strong at home so they can stay strong in the field.” Burchett said a $15 sponsorship will pay for a wreath made of live greenery to be placed on a veteran’s grave at either the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery on Lyons View Pike, the new
East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery on Governor John Sevier Highway or the Knoxville National Cemetery on Tyson Street near Old Gray Cemetery. “If you simply sponsor one wreath or choose to sponsor 100, you are honoring veterans and families who have honored our community with their service,”
said Burchett. “Whether the men and women buried in our veteran cemeteries were lost during combat or after living a long life, we do this for the family members who are still living.” There are more than 15,000 veterans buried at the three veterans cemeteries in Knox County. Sponsor a wreath by visiting www.knoxcounty.org and clicking on the Wreaths Across America banner. The organization is offering a “three-for-two” special, which means it will donate a wreath for every two that are sponsored. The wreath sponsorship cutoff deadline is Dec. 1. The wreaths will be placed on the graves on Dec. 13. Harrison said many organizations send care packages to soldiers. Contact any of the military organizations for information.
Celebrating 40 years United Grocery Outlet/ Grocery Outlet would like to celebrate with you and our community!! We are celebrating four decades of serving customers and the community! We urge you to mark your calendars for Saturday, Nov. 1, as we are inviting you to our Customer Appreciation day at your local United Grocery Outlet/Grocery Outlet! As the largest close-out grocery company in the southeast, we thank you for your support and commitment to our company as we continue to serve you and the community. United Grocery Outlet/ Grocery Outlet is a familyowned company. We are very proud to have been serving and to be able to continue to serve for the past 40 years. We began in the small east Tennessee town of Etowah and were known as the Bargain Barn. The founders were Doug, Carol and Michael Tullock, a teenager at the time who has now become the company president. The original concept for the business was that customers “Eat Better For Less.” Beginning with $1,000 of working capital and using the corner of an antique store as their store front, Michael and his parents started purchasing closeout, seconds and irregulars from
two manufacturers. No one ever dreamed it would grow into the 36-store chain, with about 750 employees, reaching over five states that it is today. The headquarters and distribution center are located in Athens, Tenn. We would like our customers to “Shop Us First” and then go to the conventional grocery store for the remaining necessary items. Most customers find only a few items are needed from the conventional grocery store, which saves them considerable money. When shopping one of our stores, you will not find the same items all the time. It is a treasure hunt of sorts. We only buy the items we can offer our customers at exceptional savings. We now buy from hundreds of manufacturers. This allows our customer to find anything from basic food to high-end gourmet items. We can’t believe that it has been 40 years of serving our communities! Come join us for the fun as we celebrate this monumental occasion on Nov. 1! We have a lot of fun activities planned for you such as: treasure hunt, sidewalk event, and the first 40 customers get a free goody bag! As our company president would say, “We will KEEP ON serving you and bringing extreme values.”
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BIZ NOTES ■ Halls Breakfast Club, 7:30-9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, Kaleidoscope Gifts.
■ Halls Christmas Parade, Saturday, Dec. 6. ■ Fountain City BPA, Christmas After Hours, 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, Commercial Bank.
■ Halls Membership meeting, noon-1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, Beaver Brook Country Club. ■ Halls BPA annual Christmas
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Custom-made Graft Stent Gives New Option to High-Risk Patients When Harvey Keener of Decatur, Tennessee learned that a large abdominal aortic aneurysm had grown dangerously close to his kidney artery, physicians gave him two options: traditional open surgery to repair the aneurysm, or a minimally-invasive procedure done with a new, custom-made graft stent. “I chose to go with the new technology,” says Keener. “It was the perfect choice for me.” An abdominal aortic aneurysm or “AAA” is weak spot on the aorta that balloons out as it passes through the abdomen. If the aneurysm bursts, if is often fatal. Some people, because of their health, or the size or location of the aneurysm, are not candidates for the open surgery. The traditional aneurysm repair surgery normally requires more than a week in the hospital, and months of recovery time. With the minimally invasive endograft procedure, a graft device is deployed through a sheath inserted through small incisions in the patient’s groin. Patients usually leave the hospital in a couple days and fully recovery in around 30 days. Premier Surgical vascular surgeons Donald Akers, Jr., MD, FACS, and Scott Callicutt, MD, FACS, were the first in the Knoxville region to use a new “fenestrated” endograft to repair complex abdominal aortic aneurysms. The surgeons were involved in clinical trials for the device. “The special graft has small fenestrations or holes in it through which stents can be placed to keep blood flowing to the patient’s kidneys and other organs,” explains Dr. Callicutt. Each device is custom-made in Australia. “The graft is precisely created using 3-D computer models developed from patient’s CT scans,” says Dr. Akers. “It’s for very select, com-
plex cases that in the past would have been sent to Vanderbilt or other places for treatment.” On October 6th, Dr. Akers and Dr. Callicutt completed the tenth fenestrated endovascular repair at Tennova Physicians Regional. Harvey Keener Because of the quicker recovery time, Harvey Keeler is grateful to have been one felt great at his wedding, just 39 days after surgery. of the ten patients who have benefited so far from the new technology. “I’m told my aneurysm was as big as a grapefruit. If I had undergone the open surgery, I would’ve been in the hospital for 2 weeks, and recovering for 3 months,” says Keener. “Instead, I was home in 2 days and walking a mile within 2 weeks.” And, most importantly, Keener recovered in time for his wedding day. “Karen and I were married just 39 days after my surgery. It was perfect.”
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Gamma Knife suits all ages Male and female, younger and older, Gamma Knife (Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion) radiosurgery offers treatment for brain tumors in a wide range of patients. This life-saving treatment is available in the Knoxville area, only at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Gamma Knife is not a “knife” at all, but a non-invasive, gentle treatment using precisely focused radiation beams to target brain tumors without cutting. “They make sure everything you go through, that you’re comfortable. It only took about an hour
and a half for my procedure,” said treated Kellar Travis Kellar of Oak Ridge, 24. He with whole went home later that day. brain radiaIn April 2014, Kellar was dition, and Kelagnosed with a type of germ cell lar received cancer. Germ cell refers to the teschemotherapy ticles, but Kellar’s cancer began in to target the his chest and spread to the brain. chest tumor “The chest tumor was about the through Dr. Daniel Ibach size of my heart, and it had slowly attached itself to the top of my at Thompson heart. It would have taken my life Cancer Surif they didn’t catch it when they Joseph Meyer, MD vival Center, did,” Kellar said. West. “Initially, we were kind of disDr. Joseph T. Meyer, a radiation oncologist at Fort Sanders, first mal about his prognosis because
Gamma helps a grandmother Gamma Knife is also often a good option for patients who must or want to avoid whole-brain radiation during cancer treatment. “I jumped at the chance to have Gamma Knife radiation. That’s the only way to go,” said Harriett Proffitt of Knoxville, a grandmother of three. She was first diagnosed with lung cancer in 2012.
After being treated with chemotherapy and radiation, Proffitt’s cancer spread to her brain in October 2013. She was offered Gamma Knife radiosurgery at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, instead of whole brain radiation. “The trend nowadays for patients with four or fewer tumors is to try to avoid whole-brain radia-
tion and treat those patients with Gamma Knife radiosurgery alone,” said Dr. Joseph T. Meyer, who treated Proffitt. “We wanted to avoid whole brain radiation and its side effects such as hair loss, scalp irritation, fatigue, irritation of the ears and fluid behind the ear drums,” said Meyer. “But the most significant toxic-
Travis didn’t respond to the chemotherapy,” said Meyer. Dr. Ibach and Dr. Meyer referred Kellar to Indiana University and Dr. Lawrence Einhorn, the world’s expert on germ cell cancer (who also led Lance Armstrong’s successful treatment for testicular cancer). In Indiana, Kellar had successful, aggressive surgery to remove the chest tumor, and laboratory reports showed the cancer was finally responding to the chemotherapy. Kellar then returned to Fort Sanders for follow-up with the Gamma Knife.
“We specifically targeted the remaining brain tumors with Gamma Knife,” said Meyer. “Travis should have an excellent prognosis. Typically, germ cell cancer patients have a very good prognosis with aggressive treatment.” Today, Kellar is in remission. “I’m feeling great, I’m back to work,” he said. “I owe a lot of thanks to people at Fort Sanders and the doctors involved. I really want to thank the doctors and everyone that has supported me through this entire procedure and all the prayers I’ve received.”
ity of whole-brain radiation is that it can affect cognitive function,” added Meyer. “It’s difficult to predict, but (impairment) may be more prevalent in older patients.” While it spares the rest of the brain, the drawback of Gamma Knife radiosurgery alone is that cancer is more likely in other parts of the brain, Meyer said. In Proffitt’s case, the tumors returned, and she had another Gamma Knife treatment in April 2014. “After any Gamma Knife treat-
ment, we continue to keep an eye on patients and follow up every two to three months,” Meyer explained. Proffitt said she would recommend the care at Fort Sanders and Thompson Cancer Survival Center to anyone facing cancer treatments. “They’re wonderful,” she said. “They work as a team and they keep all of my doctors informed of what happened. They’re just really super nice.”
Brain surgery without the ‘surgery’ unharmed in the process. Treatments can last less than two hours, and patients go home the same day. Gamma Knife can also be used to treat a number of other brain disorders, like non-cancerous tumors of the pituitary gland, tumors of the ear or eye nerves, or malformations of the blood vessels in the brain. Fort Sanders is an “open” center, meaning Gamma Knife credentialed and trained physicians in the area are welcome to use the technology. Six neurosurgeons and six radiation oncologists from Knoxville area hospitals participate regularly at the Fort Sanders Gamma Knife Center. The biggest benefit of the Gamma Knife is its ability to treat multiple tumors at once, up to 15 or more. The Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion is designed to allow treatment of multiple metastatic brain tumors developed from primary cancers outside the brain such as lung, breast, ovarian, colorectal, kidney and melanoma. The Gamma Knife is much safer than other radiosurgical tools for
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Gibbs dominates Powell, 39-6 The Gibbs Eagles flew in to Powell last Friday and soared past the Panthers with a 39-6 win. Gibbs will host Central on Friday, Oct. 31, and will recognize the senior athletes at 7 p.m., prior to kick-off. The homecoming queen will be crowned during halftime. Every good defensive play deserves a mid-air chest bump. Gibbs players Ethan Warden (#2) and Hunter Lane (#76) celebrate a sack that ended in lost yardage for the Powell Panthers.
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■ Northwest Democratic Club meets 6 p.m., Austin’s Steak & Homestyle Buffet, 900 Merchant Drive. Info: Nancy Stinnette, 688-2160, or Peggy Emmett, 687-2161. ■ Norwood Homeowners Association. Info: Lynn Redmon, 688-3136. ■ Powell Lions Club meets 7 p.m. each first Thursday, Lions Club Building, 7145 Old Clinton Pike. Info: tnpowelllions@gmail.com.
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Austin-East vs Union County Bearden vs. William Blount Carter vs. Fulton Central at Gibbs Christian Academy of Knoxville vs. Roane County Farragut at Maryville Grace Christian Academy at Rockwood (Thursday night) Halls at Clinton Hardin Valley Academy vs. Heritage Karns: Open Knoxville Catholic vs Alcoa Powell at Campbell County South-Doyle at Sevier County (Thursday night) Webb vs. King’s Academy West at Lenoir City
for some intense scoreboard watching late Friday for the loser. Kickoff at Gibbs is 7:30 p.m. Entering Friday, the Eagles (5-4, 3-4 District 4AAA) occupy the No. 25 Both are safely inside the position in the Tennessee playoff bubble at the mo- Secondary School Athletic ment, but neither Gibbs nor Association’s updated Class 5A postseason selections. Central is resting easy. The Bobcats (4-5, 3-4) are three spots back at 28. The top 32 after Friday make the playoffs. Playoff Stefan pairings are released SatCooper urday. The Eagles and Bobcats both have reasons to feel The Bobcats travel to the good about their chances Eagles’ nest on Friday with a Friday. Gibbs quarterback spot in next week’s Class 5A Preston Booth had a hand playoffs a certainty for the in four Eagle touchdowns in winner. Several four-win the opening half in a 39-6 teams statewide will make win at Powell last week.
Gibbs, Central looking to take guesswork out of playoff berth
Running for three scores, the Gibbs field general also had a 49-yard touchdown pass to Ethan Warden. Brendan Wilson ran back a Powell punt 41 yards for a touchdown. Central didn’t fare so well last week at Oak Ridge, falling to the Wildcats, 48-7, but look closer. The unbeaten Wildcats, who meet equally unbeaten Anderson County for the district championship on Friday, led the Bobcats, 3-0, at halftime. Jeremiah Howard ran for 100 yards on 12 carries with an 11-yard scoring run against Oak Ridge. At least three quarters of that kind of football, and Central is sure to be in the hunt on Friday. Last meeting: 2013 – Gibbs 24, Central 14
The Breakdown: This one could hardly be any closer. With Booth running the show, Gibbs has looked super in wins over Karns (3417) and Powell (39-6) in its last two games. Central has one of the area’s top playmakers in senior receiver Cedric Washington. Junior quarterback Austin Kirby is a cool-headed passer with plenty of targets in addition to Washington. The big ones are always won with defense, and in senior Hunter Lane, a 6-foot3, 250-pound All-State defensive end selection a year ago, Gibbs has one of the best on that side of the ball you’ll see this season. If Central can’t keep him out of Kirby’s backfield, it could be a long night.
Sad that it took an injury Amazing that what happened to Justin Worley changed the appearance of Tennessee football. Thousands of Butch Jones advisers can now see clearly what the coach had overlooked. In the first game of this new season, Joshua Dobbs made a remarkable difference. His quickness reduced the pressure on the offensive line. His speed generated yardage. His ability to throw on the run created problems for cornerbacks. Astounding that without playing even one previous snap this season, Dobbs was able to produce a couple of rare touchdowns. OK, there was less heat. The game was essentially
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3-5 Tennessee record now have some new feel-better companions – a hint of optimism, a ray of hope, even the possibility of better things to come before next year or the next. If there are enough able bodies for a quorum, we’ll find out Saturday night at South Carolina whether this is real or a mirage. In a weird way, Worley brought this on. The gutty gladiator took the beating, week after week, the price for inept blocking and no running game. The final straw, an injury to his shoulder at Ole Miss, forced Jones to cancel the red-shirt plan and allow Dobbs to play. Those with flawless 20/20 hindsight may think they see that withholding
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that the future just has to be better than the recent past, the coach decided to save a season of Josh eligibility until it would be more meaningful, until he could gather more talent around him. Butch gambled that these Vols could qualify for a bowl game without a dualthreat quarterback. It was going to be really close. It may still be. Alas, there is now way to know if Dobbs could have made the difference against Florida. All we know for sure is that Worley didn’t. The need for a quarterback who can run has been borderline desperate. Fans understood. Through loud exclamations, they’ve been trying to help the coach.
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him for seven games cost a victory or two. This is called hindsight bias, the tendency to seize a tidbit of new information and alter the facts, to adjust what really happened into what might have or could have or should have. Some so afflicted may even believe they knew it was going to end up this way and why in the heck did it take so long. Jones left the impression that he waited as long as he could, until late August, before choosing a starting quarterback. He probably had valid reasons for picking Worley. Maturity, poise, strength, experience and practice performance could have been in the equation. Under the assumption
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Private Applicator Certification training, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., UT Extension Union County, 3925 Maynardville Highway. Cost: $40. Info: Shannon Dewitt, 992-8038 or sdewitt@utk.edu.
TUESDAY, NOV. 4 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.
THURSDAY, NOV. 6
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29 Fall Fest, 5:50-7:30 p.m., Central Baptist of Fountain City, 5364 North Broadway. Free. Fall festival, 6-8 p.m., Glenwood Baptist Church of Powell gym, 7212 Central Avenue Pike. Children invited to dress up. Candy, games, food, sodas, crafts, fun, cakewalk. Info: 938-2611. Family Palooza, 6-8 p.m., Union Baptist Church, 6701 Washington Pike. Carnival games, cake walk, candy, inflatables, food and more. Info: 687-4500, www.discoverunion.org.
THURSDAY, OCT. 30 Cruise Nights Trunk or Treat, 6-9 p.m., 6215 Riverview Crossing Drive in front of old Food Lion at Asheville Highway. Decorated classic cars. All makes, models, years and clubs welcome. No charge. Door prizes. Public Reception to honor UT Professor Emeritus William M. Bass, 5:30 p.m., UT’s John C. Hodges Library, 1015 Volunteer Blvd. Lecture by Bass, 6:30 p.m., in the Lindsay Young Auditorium. View items from the Dr. William M. Bass III Collection in Special Collections. Info: http://www.lib.utk.edu/bass.
THURSDAY-FRIDAY, OCT. 30-31 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4410 Crippen Road. Info/to register: Carolyn Rambo, 584-9964.
FRIDAY, OCT. 31 Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 9928038. Halloween Party, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Union County Senior Center, Main Street in Maynardville. Wear costume and bring snack food. Live music. Everyone welcome.
SATURDAY, NOV. 1 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748. Herb class, 10 a.m., Maynardville Public Library, 296 Main St., Maynardville. Guest speaker: Victoria Nicely, owner and operator of Nicely’s Goat Milk Soap. Info: 992-7106 or http://www. maynardvillepubliclibrary.org/. Benefit singing, auction and dinner, 6-8 p.m., Washburn Community Center. Proceeds to benefit Johnny Atkins of Luttrell with his medical bills and other needs. Singers incude: The Valley Boys, The New Crownsmen and Johnny’s grandchildren. Donations or items for auction: Ashley Malone, 258-2667. Donations can also be made to: http://gofundme.com/ fundjohnny2014. The Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, Lucinda Heatherly Tent 3 meeting, 1 p.m. Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Speaker: John Hitt. Topic: “Love, War, and Tragedy,” based on a Union letter written in 1862. Friends Mini Used Book Sale, 1-4 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431.
MONDAY, NOV. 3 American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 3875522.
Seminar luncheon sponsored by Trinity Funeral Home, 11:30 a.m., 228 Main St., Maynardville. Guest speaker: attorney Anne McKinney. Topic: Estate planning and the future Tennessee inheritance tax laws. Offered to all business owners and professionals in Union County. RSVP by Monday, Nov. 3: 992-5002. Bee Friends beekeeping group meeting, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium of Walter State University Tazewell Campus. Program: free honey tasting. Info: 617-9013.
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SATURDAY, NOV. 15 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748. Old Fashioned Gospel Singing, 7:30 p.m., Ridgeview Heights Baptist Church, 7809 Ridgeview Road in Corryton. Everyone invited. Info/directions: 712-1835. Soy Candles class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Victoria Nicely. Registration deadline: Nov. 8. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts. net.
SUNDAY, NOV. 16 Snowman Beads class, 1-3 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Renee Mathies. Registration deadline: Nov. 9. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.
TUESDAY, NOV. 18
“By Golly its Holly!” Knox County Master Gardener program, 3:15-4:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892.
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. Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans invited. Info: 256-5415.
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Church yard sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Lighthouse Christian Church, 8015 Facade Lane. HH items, furniture, decor, toys, clothing and more. Dessert theatre production of “I Hate Shakespeare,” 7 p.m., Halls High cafeteria, Presented by the The Halls High Masquerade Players. Tickets: adults, $10; children under 12, $5. Includes show and choice of dessert and drink. Tickets: Kim Hurst, 922-7757 or kim.hurst@knoxschools.org by 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5. Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Highland Baptist Church, 6014 Babelay Road.
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.
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Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748. Thunder Road Author Rally, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Maynardville Public Library, 296 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 992-7106 or http://www.maynardvillepubliclibrary.org/. Bean supper and live auction, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Macedonia UMC, 4630 Holston Drive. Tickets: adult, $5, children 10 and under, $2. Info/to donate: 523-6618. Biggest Little Sale to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., in the former Old Navy store next to Sears at Knoxville Center, 3001 Knoxville Center Drive. Admission: $5. Donations of unwanted usable items are welcome. Info: 523-9455 or www.tennesseebig.org.
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. Smocked Christmas Ornaments class, 2-4:30 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Janet Donaldson. Registration deadline: Nov. 16. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 8-9 Handcaning workshop, 1-5 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Betty Newman. Part of the Featured Tennessee Artist Workshop series. Registration deadline: Nov. 1. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts. net.
SUNDAY, NOV. 9 Hard Knox Roller Girls intraleague bout featuring Machine Gun Kellys vs Black Bettys, 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.
THURSDAY, NOV. 13 VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784.
SATURDAY, NOV. 22 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748. Turkey Shoot, 9 a.m., corner of Hickory Valley Road and Malone Gap in Maynardville. Hosted by the American Legion Post 212.
SATURDAY, NOV. 29 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748.
MONDAY, DEC. 1 American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 3875522.
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.
SATURDAY, DEC. 6 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748. City of Luttrell Christmas Parade, noon, beginning at Luttrell Park.
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JUST LISTED! better than new 3BR on main + bonus/4th BR and 3rd BA above garage, granite tops, hardwood floors, high ceiling w/ double crown, large master w/jacuzzi and huge walk-in-closet. Super lot and location. $219,900. mls#903543
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1 ACRE HEART OF HALLS! aprox 2000 sq ft huge master suite on main w/ corner jacuzzi, double vanities, separate shower, 2 walk-in-closets and office/setting area, very open 2 story fam rm, kit, and dining rm w/ stone fireplace, huge covered porch w/ great view $209,900
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2533 Pendelton Drive, Northeast - off Millertown Pike - Looking for a steal of a deal? Reduced to $139,900. Brick Ranch on 1 acre. Owner relocating, must sell! Approx 1650 SF 3BR/2BA. Greatroom w/vaulted ceil & hdwd flrs, two-sided gas log FP between eat-in kit & GR, laundry rm, 2-car garage, deck, small S/D of all brick homes! MLS #887161 7776 Emory Chase Ln, Halls! $106,900. $100 down payment on Rural Development Loan! Spacious & open, 3BR/2BA, split BR plan, x-large GR w/eng. wood flrs, opens to DR & kit w/brkfst bar, oversized patio, level lot w/private backyard & massive side yard that is kid or pet friendly! 1-car garage. Level entry - no steps! MLS# 885216 5325 Malachi, HALLS! $127,900. $100 Down Payment on Rural Development Loan! Brick Ranch on level lot - No stairs! Approx 1460 SF, 3BR/2BA. Fresh paint, new carpet, new H/A unit to be installed, newer roof, huge GR w/brck FP w/gas logs, open DR w/view of kit & GR, vaulted ceilings, kit w/new tops & sink, brkfst bar, laundry rm, 2-car gar, patio! MLS # 900560
5612 Bluet Dr, Ftn City! $75,900. Updated and move-in ready! 2BR/1BA. A dollhouse tucked away on a shaded lot in the heart of Ftn. City! Min. to Ftn. City Lake & Park, shopping, dining & schools. Newer carpet & newer roof, tile counter tops & backsplash in huge eat-in kit, LR, office area, updated BA, split BR plan, oversized laundry room, country front porch shaded by large mature trees, storage building, corner lot! MLS 898618 7711 Gilmore Ln, CORRYTON! $186,900! $100 down payment on Rural Development Loan! Like walking into a new home. Complete remodel inc granite tops in kit & BAs, eng. hdwd flrs, ceramic tile, carpet, lighting, paint, roof & more. Approx 2000 +/- SF! 3BRs & bonus rm, 2.5 BAs, mstr on main! Level lot w/fenced bckyrd, storage bldg! MLS# 904034 2221 Belvoir, NORTH - Off Whittle Springs Rd - Affordable! $74,900! 3BR/2BA, approx 1140 SF, huge detached workshop or storage barn, greatroom, eat-in kit, laundry rm, level lot! Walking distance to schools. MLS # 874158
OAK RIDGE HOME! Newly Listed basement rancher home with over 1800 sqft, 29x12 LR w/ beautiful hdwd floors, new cpt in finished bsmt, freshly painted. Lots of storage space, fenced yard, & 24x18 attached carport. Covered front & back porches. PRICED @ $118,900 MLS#901332
EMORY ESTATES IN HALLS! Estate sized all brick home on 1 acre with additional lots available. 5BR/ 5000 sqft. incl MBR & office BR on main level. Full unfin bsmt with workshop area; 1/2BA; extra garages & sep driveway. Privacy galore & everything in this home is supersized & above average! Seeing is believing. PRICED @ $689,000 MLS#896764
JUST LISTED! 2-story home in Halls w/ completely fenced backyard. Wellmaintained & decorated perfectly. Less than 5 years old. Spacious master w/cath ceil & dbl closets. Home is move in ready! PRICED @ $135,000 MLS#903406
OWN YOUR OWN HOME! No need to rent anymore with this 3BR 2 BTH ranch style home on large lot in South Knoxville. Great location, hdwd floors, updated roof, appliances & H/A. 39x16 back patio area for enjoying. PRICED @ $69,900 & SELLER OFFERS CLOSING COST ASSISTANCE.
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NEW LISTING! Historic Home in North Knoxville. Charm & Character Abound in this 2story home with unfin bsmt for lots of storage space. All hardwood floors3BR’s; 22x14 LR with brick fplc, 20x10 enclosed porch. Absolutely beautiful inside & out having been well-preserved & well-maintained. PRICED @ $159,900. MLS#904019
HOMES W/ACREAGE! 2 homes,each with 2BRs all on 2+ acres. Great immediate income potential. Each mobile home has been updated & ready for new occupants. Located in Union County close to Norris Lake & Big Ridge State Park. Property is approved for 2 more mobile homes. PRICED @ $44,900. MLS#899239
LAND OPPORTUNITIES!! ALMOST 5 ACRES IN HALLS! Property has 3 mobile homes on it that rent for $150/month. Great income opportunity! Land lays beautifully & has space/permits for 1 more home. PRICED @ $90,000 & backs up to Silver Stone Sub off Norris Freeway! MLS# 903449 SELL FELL THROUGH! PRICE REDUCED TO $15,000 on this corner lot property in Union County. Less than 2 miles from the public boat launch on Norris Lake. Mobile home & 2 outbuildings being sold “as is” Don’t miss this opportunity! MLS# 889896
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WHEATMEADOWS S/D – HUD Case # 481-225726, sold “As Is” Equal Housing Opportunity. 2BR, 2-car gar, vinyl siding. FHA insured w/$1,650 repair escrow to repair HVAC & misc. $80,000. Call Cody or Beverly to place bid. MLS 904462
STERCHI HILLS – HUD Case #481-335691, sold “As Is” Equal Housing Opportunity. 1,974 SF. 3BR/2 BA, + huge bonus rm. FHA insured financing w/$330 repair escrow to repair vinyl & misc. 909 Whitesburg Dr, $170,000. Call Cody or Beverly to place bid MLS 900103
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REDUCED! Affordable 3BR/2BA home w/new carpet, paint & water heater. Huge screened-in back porch & fenced-in yard w/large storage shed. Bonus rm w/bay window. Halls/Adrain Burnett area. Cedarchase S/D, 6509 Red Ashe. MLS 883221 $105,000. Call Cody 865-257-3302
Gibbs/Corryton: Beautiful, all brick rancher that looks brand new, 1,300+ SF, 3BR/2BA, split BRs, cathedral ceilings, pretty decor, new hdwds thru-out, tile flrs in wet areas, lots of moldings, culde-sac lot, flat yard, over-sized patio, fenced backyard. $149,900 MLS# 900116
Halls: 1-level living in a great location! 2BR/2BA, split BRs & BAs, lg cathedral great rm, FP w/gas logs, tile flrs in kit & BAs, kit has new countertops & lots of cabinets, pantry, walk-in laundry, covered back porch.Walk a short distance to grocery store & 6 mins from I 75 Interstate! $124,900 MLS# 904488
FTN. CITY – HUD Case #481-273684, sold “As Is” Equal Housing Opportunity. 1,821 SF, 3BR/2.5BA, huge sun rm, fenced yard. FHA insured w/$2,200 repair escrow to replace floor covering & misc. 4120 Oakland Dr, $90,000. Call Cody or Beverly to place bid. MLS 902909
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Harbor Cove: Must see this custom built, 2-story, 4BR/2.5BA, many upgrades including hdwd/tiled flooring, 2-story entry, granite countertops, eat-in breakfast area, high-end appliances, whole house water filtration sys, spacious living area w/lake views, new carpet, oversized 3-car gar w/huge built-in stg, well maintained-pristine condition, level lot, just steps to lake area. $329,900 MLS# 902978
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Timberlake: Beautiful 2-story in sought after Timberlake S/D, 3,000+ SF, 4BR/3BA, hdwds on main, pretty 2-story entry, office on main, big kit w/breakfast bar & eat-in area, formal DR, nice laundry rm, big BRs, nice size bonus, deck, big backyard w/wood privacy fence. $319,900 MLS# 901983
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