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November 5, 2012

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IN THIS ISSUE

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When Cindy Britton’s second child started kindergarten, Cindy also returned to school, first as a volunteer, then as a PTA officer, and finally as president of the Knox County Council PTA. Now she works at the Teacher Supply Depot, where supplies worth an estimated $2.4 million have been donated to Knox County teachers.

Learn what makes Cindy Britton tick.

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Maria Gilbert protects clothing until the Costco grand opening. Photos by S.F. Neal

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All about Holly UT coach and Farragut resident Holly Warlick was honored last week at the Bearden High School senior night. The school retired her jersey, No. 22, and a teammate, Joyce Burchett High, recalled their playing days when Warlick was named “Most Athletic” in the Class of 1976. (Her male counterpart was Bert Bertlkamp.)

Warlick and High were among the last players in Tennessee high school girl’s basketball who played the old halfcourt, three-on-three game.

Teams consisted of three guards who couldn’t shoot and three forwards who didn’t play defense. Nobody crossed the mid-court line.

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Farragut store to open Friday

By Suzanne Foree Neal Workers are putting finishing touches on the new Costco membership warehouse in Farragut as the clock ticks down to the 8 a.m. grand opening on Friday, Nov. 9.

See Betty Bean’s story on page 9

NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ

Elementary school rezoning Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre will host a series of public meetings regarding the draft proposal for elementary school rezoning: ■ Tuesday, Nov. 13, 6-8 p.m., Cedar Bluff Elementary, 705 North Cedar Bluff Road ■ Thursday, Nov. 15, 6:30-8 p.m., Ball Camp Elementary, 9801 Middlebrook Pike ■ Monday, Nov. 26, 6-8 p.m., A.L. Lotts Elementary, 9320 Westland Drive ■ Thursday, Nov. 29, 6-8 p.m., Farragut Primary, 509 North Campbell Station Road

The meetings will allow feedback on McIntyre’s draft rezoning proposal necessitated by construction of the new school at Northshore Town Center. Rezoning will only affect elementary schools located within the southwest sector of Knox County.

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Keri Lynch reloads a label maker at Costco. The Farragut store will open at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, following a 7:45 a.m. ribbon cutting.

Historic houses engulfed by progress

By Suzanne Foree Neal A piece of Knoxville history sits forlornly on Kingston Pike, looking like a ghost of a house amid the West Knoxville development that is gobbling up land surrounding it.

After years on Knox Heritage’s Fragile 15 list, the house at 9320 Kingston Pike, known as the Sherrill House, may have a savior in sight.

Kim Trent, executive director of Knox Heritage, says things may be looking up for the Kennedy-BakerWalker-Sherrill house. She’s been working with Andrews Properties out of Atlanta, the current owner, and a local developer who has expressed an interest in acquiring the house and some land at 9320

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In addition to merchandise found regularly at the store, Costco also sponsors special events, such as a purse road show featuring brands like Gucci, Prada, Coach and Louie Vuitton.

“Our markup is a maximum of 15 per- Costco warehouse general manager Todd Galanti shows cent,” Galanti off holiday goodies that he says won’t last very long said. once the Farragut store opens at the end of this week.

The store also stocks 400 to 600 items under its own Kirk- ing plan, said Galanti, because land label, everything from shirts Costco is new in town so it will have to give its best. “People have to peanuts.

“We want to separate ourselves a choice, and we want to be that by offering a ‘wow’ factor,” Galanti choice.”

Galanti says the company said. Shoppers will find Patagonia clothing and Gucci sunglasses strives to be a good community neighbor. along with couture brands.

“You’ll find things here you It works with the Children’s won’t find anywhere else.”

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The 146,000-square-foot store is located at 10745 Kingston Pike, at the intersection with Lovell Road. Todd Galanti is the manager.

For East Tennesseans, shopping at a Costco is a new experience. So, what is Costco, and what do you need to know to shop there?

First, only members can shop at Costco. There are two types of individual memberships which must be renewed annually. Business memberships are also available.

Prices range from $55 for Gold Star membership to $110 for executive membership.

Costco accepts only cash, checks, debit cards, EBT and American Express. Persons interested in signing up for an American Express can do so at Costco, and the AMEX membership fee is waived with a Costco membership.

How to join: Members can sign up in the store once Costco opens or in advance at a trailer on Kingston Pike at the back of the parking lot.

Kelly Frasure, southeast regional marketing manager, says signing up now will help avoid long lines.

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“All his plans have been spot-on from what I’ve seen,” says Trent.

She won’t reveal the developer’s name, but says, “He’s done others before.”

On Nov. 15, the Knox County Historic Zoning Commission will meet to approve the design plans for the house and the requested site reduction plan, which aims to develop the land around it even further. The house tops Knox Heritage’s Fragile 15 list for 2012. Built in 1849, it is a two-story brick, three-bay Federal style residence in a T-plan shape. Knox Heritage lists it as the best example of Federal design left in Knox County.

Once the design and site reduction plans pass the Historic Zoning Commission, the issue will appear on the Dec. 13 agenda for the Metropolitan Planning Com-

Vehicles fly by in a blur in front of the 1849 Kennedy-Baker-Walker-Sherrill house on Kingston Pike, while new businesses pop up around it like mushrooms. A long-time concern on Knox Heritage’s Fragile 15 list, the house may finally get a new lease on life. Photos by S.F. Neal mission. Only the historic zoning commission weighs in on the design plan. The site reduction request is handled by MPC, followed by a final say by the Knoxville City Council, probably early in 2013.

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Coffee Break with

old saying applies, “If all else fails, go ask grandma,” and I would love to do that today. I had the pleasure of knowing all my grandparents and most of my great-grandparents as a child.

Other than your parents, who has had the biggest influence on your life?

My husband. He has supported me in every project I ever participated in without hesitation. He keeps me centered! He is very strong-willed and independent.

I still can’t quite get the hang of…

Public speaking! It still makes me nervous.

Cindy Britton

What is the best present you ever received in a box?

When Cindy Britton’s second child started kindergarten, it was natural for her to spend a few hours each week volunteering at the school. After some time, she enlisted as a PTA board member. From there, she joined the Knox County Council PTA Board of Managers, and eventually began to work with the Tennessee PTA. She served in leadership at the state level until 2004, when her fourth child was born.

Through her work with the PTA, she realized she was helping all children, not just her own.

She served on the board of the Knox County Schools PTA Clothing Center for 10 years. In 2000, she and other local PTA leaders got the idea for another partnership with Knox County Schools – the Teacher Supply Depot.

The depot, which warehouses donated new and used school supplies that teachers can pick up four times each year, opened in 2001 at the former Oakwood School.

It was relocated to the former Cedar Bluff Intermediate School building in 2010.

Britton began as a volunteer at the depot, and was eventually hired part-time to organize the facility. Since it began, 9,000 teachers have received classroom materials worth an estimated $2.4 million.

She’s been rewarded for her efforts with an extended family – the PTA family.

“They’re my closest friends.”

I was presented a brooch at the end of my term as Knox County Council PTA president along with an arrangement of PTA mementos collected throughout my term and designed just for me.

What is the best advice your mother ever gave you?

Don’t let anyone run over you or try to knock you down!

What is your social media of choice?

I truly enjoy Facebook!

What is the worst job you have ever had?

The Teacher Supply Depot is really my first “paying” job. I was very fortunate to be a stay-at-home/PTA mom.

What was your favorite Saturday morning cartoon?

Looney Toons: Bugs Bunny, Foghorn Leghorn, Daffy Duck, Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner, etc.

What irritates you?

What is your favorite quote from TV or a movie?

People who can’t follow instructions!

There are several that come to mind: “Make my day!”, “Citizen’s arrest! Citizen’s arrest!”, “What’s you talking about?”

What are you guilty of?

I don’t really have one. Life has taught me to take one day at a time and be thankful.

What’s one place in Bearden/downtown that everyone should visit?

What is one word others often use to describe you?

I live on the far east end of Knox County so I don’t travel west of downtown very often (except to work at the Teacher Supply Depot). I have a somewhat secluded home on the Holston River and I enjoy the quiet life.

Organized. I pretty well know where things can be found.

Not taking some time for myself.

What is your favorite material possession?

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

My girls say it’s my phone.

What are you reading currently?

What is your greatest fear?

Flying!

I’d learn to be more patient and tolerant.

“It’s Your World – Change It, A Girl Scout Brownie Guide.” I don’t find a lot of time for reading.

What is your passion?

If you could do one impulsive thing, what would it be?

Run away to the beach all by myself for one week.

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Looking back at my accomplishments over the last 20 years, I guess you would say “serving others.”

What was your most embarrassing moment?

I really can’t remember one or have chosen to block them from memory.

With whom, living or dead, would you most like to have a long lunch?

What are the top three things on your bucket list?

All four of my grandparents who are now gone. The

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Helping pass out popcorn to the ghouls and goblins at Freaky Friday Fright Nite are Jane Parker, Ashley Lanham and Taylor Higginbotham. The event was sponsored by the town of Farragut, with benefits going to Ronald McDonald House.

Snow White, who is known as Stormy Eden when it’s not Halloween, talks with Farragut Vice Mayor Dot LaMarche at Freaky Friday Fright Nite at Mayor Bob Leonard Park on Oct. 26.

The Great Clips mascot poses for a photo with Anna Claire and Addie Grace Fields.

Maria Danker of the Farragut Parks and Athletics Council gives a treat to Christopher Shirley as his mom, Ailish, looks on.

Shrinking Sherrill that would protect the house with historic overlay zoning and restore it for a new use.

“At the time, it was the developer’s intention to preserve the house for a new use,” Trent explains. “The economy put it on hold, and it continues to deteriorate.

It was not in great shape when it was sold as part of that Sherrill property, and it hasn’t seen any maintenance for several years.”

The rezoning allowed much of the land around the house to be sold for development.

The second owner of the house in the mid-1800s was Dr. William J. Baker, who bought it in 1858. William

From page A-1 Baker bought the house partly to be closer to his brother, Dr. Harvey Baker, who lived in what is now the Baker Peters house at 9000 Kingston Pike. Harvey Baker’s house served as a hospital during the Civil War, and he was killed when Union troops entered the house and fired through a door.

That house made headlines in the late 1980s when Phillips Petroleum Co. bought the property, intending to raze the house for a gas station. Residents and preservationists rallied to save it, with dentist Larry Tragesser buying it. The house is home to the Baker Peters restaurant and jazz

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at Freaky The ghost had a heart.

So did all zombies, Twilight characters, cowboys and princesses.

Strolling around the walking trail at Mayor Bob Leonard Park on Friday, Oct. 26, participants in the town of Farragut’s Freaky Friday Fright Nite were there for more than just tricks and treats.

The event, in its 16th year, is a benefit for the Knoxville Ronald McDonald House. Participants were asked to make dona-

club and Tragesser’s office.

A compromise allowed the gas company to build a Phillips 66 station in front of the house.

That station closed recently, and Trent says Tragesser is “exploring ways to have a more compatible use” for the property, which has a price tag of $650,000.

Tragesser is willing to spend $100,000 of his own money with no return and hopes to find others to pitch in and come up with the purchase price.

While the property has a sales contract, it may or may not close, and he has had a “friendly conversation” with the owner about purchasing the gas station, says Tragesser. Tragesser is trying to put together a partnership

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Ella and Paige Williamson have some fun clowning around with Loretta Bradley, who is a member of the Farragut Folklife Museum committee.

tions or bring items for a list provided by the “home away from home” for families with critically ill children being served by area hospitals.

The weather was any-

thing but creepy.

A picturesque fall evening welcomed a crowd that included a host of costumed characters ready for fun. Area businesses and organizations, community

groups and town of Farragut volunteers provided activities that included collecting treats – a favorite – as well as games, cookie decorating and art projects.

to include Knoxville, Knox County and philanthropic groups to come up with the money. While the property could provide some additional parking for the restaurant, Tragesser’s vision is to tear down the gas station and turn that area into a passive park with a historical theme and historic overlay zoning.

“There could be sidewalks and benches, and historical markers to tell the history of Knoxville,” Tragesser says. While the dentist said he is also willing to put up some money for the landscaping and take care of keeping the green space mowed, he’d like a foundation to be responsible for the rest of it.

“If we can get ourselves together and commit to doing this, it could work out,” Tragesser says. “It could be a really neat little place.”

Trent says that property generates the most calls to Knox Heritage. No doubt the Baker brothers would be proud to see both their properties become part of Knoxville’s historical landscape.

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government A fence for KPD? A resolution to construct a $290,000 chain-link fence around a portion of Knoxville’s Safety Building (home of the Police Department) was deferred on motion of council member and former mayor Daniel Brown on Oct. 16. Brown received numerous calls from leaders of the African American community such as the Rev. Harold Middlebrook, civic leader Margaret Gaiter and others.

Brown and council member Duane Grieve feel that a chain-link fence presents a bad image on the major gateway to East Knoxville. It is also a questionable expenditure of $290,000 when the citywide tree planting budget is less than $100,000 for the same calendar year.

An initial reading of the resolution on the council agenda was not clear as to where the fence would be or if there was more than one phase to it. Brown hopes the 4-week deferral leads to its demise.

More and brighter lighting around the parking area might solve the vandalism problem to the degree there is one. Chain-link fences by defi nition are an eyesore to any community.

The mayor would be smart to let the idea disappear.

KPD Chief Dave Rausch is an able and effective leader appointed by former Mayor Brown.

■ Sen. Lamar Alexander is quietly but methodically putting together his 2014 re-election campaign by hosting luncheons around the state for past supporters as a thank you for help.

This will be Alexander’s third Senate term. His political career began as a campaign aide to Howard Baker in his 1966 U.S. Senate campaign and as legislative aide to Sen. Baker in 1967-68.

He hosted a Knoxville luncheon at Ruth’s Chris Steak House on Oct. 23 where longtime supporters like John King, Susan Richardson Williams and Bill Sansom attended. All served in his cabinet when he was governor. Younger persons attending included state Rep. Ryan Haynes and law student Alexander Waters who were not yet born when Alexander was first elected governor in 1978.

■ Dawn Coppock wants to be the next federal judge to replace Thomas Phillips who retires next summer, 2013.

Her nomination would depend on President Obama’s re-election. She is in solo practice and is an activist in fighting ridge top mountain removals for coal. She is

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also a recognized expert on adoption law. Nasvhille Rep. Jim Cooper is the senior Tennessee Democrat in Congress and will make recommendations to President Obama. If Mitt Romney is the next president, then Sens. Alexander and Corker will make the recommendation and it probably would not be Coppock.

■ Hallsdale Powell Utility District stunned County Mayor Tim Burchett when they sent him a list of three nominees for the open seat on the board.

The names were listed in order of their preference.

Topping the list was recently defeated GOP legislative and county mayoral candidate, former sheriff Tim Hutchison.

Burchett defeated Hutchison with 80 percent of the vote in 2010. Roger Kane handily defeated Hutchison this August for state representative in District 89. Why would a utility district recommend such a politically controversial name as Hutchison for a nonpolitical position?

It is hard to understand or explain in a rational way.

Public relations-wise this was a foolish decision. It is almost as if HPUD is tonedeaf. Surely there are other qualified persons in the utility district.

State law should be changed to conform the selection process with the current city charter provision which impacts KUB. It requires that KUB submit five or more names annually to the mayor for appointment to the KUB board. This year KUB sent the mayor six names.

Burchett should be commended for trying to break up the good ol’ boy network at HPUD.

Alves promoted Dr. Elizabeth Alves has been appointed by Superintendent Dr. Jim McInt y re to assistant superintendent for curriculum and instrucAlves t i o n /c h i e f academic officer. She has been serving in this position in an acting capacity for several months since the resignation of Dr. Donna Wright.

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Just one more day … maybe By tomorrow night, if all goes smoothly, former Knox County GOP chair Ray Hal Jenkins and U. S. Rep. John J. “Jimmy” Duncan – along with all the rest of us – will know if their predictions in the presidential race were right or wrong.

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“I’ve been saying for two months that I think Romney will win with 300 electoral votes,” Jenkins said, “and I think I might have been a bit low.”

Duncan, speaking to the Concord Farragut Republican Club last Thursday, wasn’t as specific about the numbers, but said he, too, believes Romney will win, adding (to laughter from his audience), “and I just can’t wait to see Chris Matthews (liberal MSNBC commentator) have to announce it.”

Duncan excoriated “limousine liberals” for their claims that Republicans don’t care about the middle class. “Over the years I have spoken in about 100 congressional districts all across this country, and I can tell you that most of the people I met at those events

At last week’s meeting of the Concord Farragut Republican Club are former Knox County GOP chair Ray Hal Jenkins, U. S. Rep. John J. “Jimmy” Duncan, Knox County Assistant District Attorney Charme Knight and club president Wayne Sellars. Photo by A. Hart are middle-class, and those that have money worked for it.”

Duncan talked about his grandparents, who lived in Scott County. “They were poor. They had 10 children and an outhouse, and my grandfather used to say that people could make it to heaven if they weren’t Presbyterian or Republican, but if they were, it would sure give them a leg up.”

Duncan said he could “sum up the Republican philosophy in one word: freedom. Republicans believe in free enterprise, private property rights and religious freedom. We know the best way to grow the economy is to leave money in the

private sector where it can grow. The least economical way to grow the economy is to turn our money over to the Feds.”

He cited a study “that shows it costs $229,000 per person for the government to create a job and $50,000 for the private sector to do it.”

In answer to a question about the recent attack on the U. S. embassy in Benghazi, Libya, that left the U. S. ambassador and three other Americans dead, Duncan said that during his time in Washington, Congress has consistently given large increases in funding for security for our embassies around the world.

“We have thrown money into embassy security. What I can’t understand is why we aren’t spending more of that money in countries where there is a greater threat than in others. I think we should have pulled security out of places like Canada and Bermuda where there is little or no threat, and put it where it is needed.”

Duncan predicted a close look at what happened in Benghazi in the months ahead. “We would be hearing a whole lot more about this if Congress were in session.”

■ Republicans will gather downtown at the Crowne Plaza Tuesday night, starting at about 7:30 p.m.

Teachers break it down at Farragut Teacher Talk No one was angry at the Farragut Middle/Farragut Intermediate schools Teacher Talk with Dr. Jim McIntyre, superintendent of Knox County Schools, on Thursday.

No one was really happy either.

And no one was in a hurry to leave.

McIntyre had a special guest drop in for the first part of Teacher Talk, which are teacher meetings the superintendent does periodically at individual schools.

Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman came by to give a few opening remarks, then take questions from the approximately 30 teachers and administrators gathered in the Farragut Middle School gym. The meeting was scheduled for 4 to 5 p.m., and wrapped up a little after 6 p.m., an hour after the commissioner left.

The teachers pulled few punches, and neither McIntyre nor Huffman dodged any. It was clear what is keeping teachers up at night: Teacher evaluations, the ongoing shifts in how children are to be taught, seemingly endless student testing, the lack of even adequate technology in West Knoxville schools and time to do all that is now expect-

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ed of classroom teachers.

Huffman wanted to talk about the State Report Card that was released on Nov. 1. He praised the improvements and the teachers’ roles in moving the state forward but reminded everyone of how far there is to go.

“If you look at data from past years, we are getting a little better, but other states are getting better faster.

That is why we see rankings like 46th in math even though we are improving.

And the numbers are true no matter how you slice the data. We have to ground ourselves in the reality that this is where we are starting.”

None of the teachers questioned that reality, even in what one teacher pointed out are “the highest performing schools in the district.” The questions and heartburns come in the processes being implemented to correct the problems.

In the two hours, there were approximately a dozen

questions asked. A consolidated look at some of the questions from the teachers include: ■ At FMS, where 8th grade math scores were among the highest in the state, those same students were not able to solve a handful of mathematical problem when denied their calculators. Are we really teaching children critical thinking?

■ In moving to Common Core standards and assessments and teaching critical thinking, there are more writing exercises and openended questions in the tests.

As good as that is, where do teachers find the time to grade these types of tests when a middle school teacher has 150 students?

■ Are we testing kids to death? “I am giving up 11 to 13 teachable days just to do assessment tests,” said one teacher.

■ Whatever the “rules” are, the evaluation process is still open to subjective assessments. There is a need for consistency in Lead Teachers, who should be high quality and highlyrespected.

■ At Farragut Middle School, access to technology is a critical problem.

The school uses every bit of extra money to improve

technology, but it isn’t even coming close. In order to do a recent trial test that teachers wanted the students to take on iPads, teachers and administrators had to borrow iPads from the students and their own family members to get enough to do one class.

After the comment on technology, school board member Pam Trainor, who represents District 9 and was in the audience, had one of the best comments of the evening, which, unfortunately came as no surprise to the West Knoxville teachers and administrators: “I just have to tell you that there is no way I could sell that story as truth in South Knoxville,” Trainor said. “No one would believe that there is a lack of technology in a Farragut school.

This is a story that needs to be told.”

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Visitor from the night NATURE NOTES | Dr. Bob Collier

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hings that go bump in the night! There are really a lot of things going on out there in the dark.

And they are often scary, because they are so unknown.

Hordes of critters come out after dark, and hunt, catch, and eat things that are out there trying to hunt, catch and eat a bunch of other things.

Most of us don’t realize how much activity bursts forth when the sun goes down.

Think about moths, for example. There are way more night-f lying moths than there are day-f lying butterf lies – about 11,000 species of moths in North America to about 600 species of butterf lies. And most of us don’t realize that more than a few of the more spectacular ones are out there.

Then there are the frogs, toads, salamanders and snakes – one reason why all those camping tents have f loors sewn in them.

Many of our mammals do their best work at night, such as the everpopular duo of skunks and possums, plus raccoons, coyotes and foxes. And you wouldn’t believe how many little rodents such as rats, mice and shrews are out there scurrying around every night, until you walk out on a morning with fresh snowfall and see all those hundreds of tiny footprints going

in every direction in field and woods.

All these creatures have learned to cope with the dark and use it to their advantage, both for cover for their hunting activities, and for their protection from what’s hunting for them. But the group of critters that, to me, seem to have mastered the dark and made it theirs, are the owls.

The owls f ly completely silently, yet have a voice that can carry for miles.

They are seldom seen, but when they are, they have a unique and intense appearance.

Owls have been objects of superstition and awe down through the ages, and they are considered omens of good or bad fortune and symbols of wisdom by all sorts of people.

Here in the environs of the Beaver Creek watershed, we have four species of owls, out of the 12 species that occur in the eastern parts of North America. Our largest is the fearsome Great Horned Owl, powerful enough to subdue a skunk or a rabbit.

The smallest is the little Screech Owl, very difficult to see, with its feathers a perfect tree-bark pattern of camouf lage. The

least common is the pale, ghostly Barn Owl, who in spite of its habit of nesting in old barns, seems the least comfortable around humans.

And that leaves my favorite, the big, round, f luffy Barred Owl. It is the one by far the most likely to be seen during daylight hours. Instead of the fierce intense gaze of the big yellow eyes of the other three, the dark brown eyes of the Barred Owl seem to look at you with a gentle and benign curiosity.

We used to have a Barred Owl that came and sat on a branch over the driveway and stared at the cat, and the cat would sit and stare back at the owl, but we hadn’t seen one here in years.

I had been hearing an occasional “Who cooks for you? Who cooks for youall� hoot-owl call from the creek bottom this summer and fall, but two weeks ago I got a rare treat. The current creek-bottom Resident Owl paid a daytime visit to my yard!

About 5 p.m. one clear afternoon I had just put up the mower and was enjoying the quiet, when I heard a peculiar bird-type noise that I wasn’t famil-

iar with. I thought it might be a blue jay; they are good imitators and seem to enjoy making off-thewall noises. As I closed in on the area of the noise, a big stocky silent bird f lew right in front of me and glided smoothly up into a cedar tree. It perched, looked up, looked down, and then, satisfied that everything else was OK, settled down to stare at me.

After enjoying the great look at the seldom-seen bird, I eased into the house and got Grandma and the camera. The owl perched patiently, and stared at us both with those big, dark eyes. It let me photograph

it (from a respectable distance) and even shut its eyes for a mini-nap as we stood there and discussed what a cool bird it was.

Owls have a special feather design that enables them to fly in total silence. Their big eyes are designed to gather lots more information in dim light than human eyeballs, greatly improving their night vision. But unbelievably sharp hearing is really their thing. They can accurately pinpoint the sound of a mouse’s footfalls in total darkness at a distance of 25 yards! Goodbye, mouse.

It turns out that the primary staple of the Barred

Owl’s diet is rodents – rats and mice. And at this time of the year, with all the field mice having meetings to discuss which parts of my house they plan to spend the winter in, I’m glad they are the owl’s favorite meal.

Our owl was still sitting there quietly when we had our fill and finally headed back into the house, but it was already gone by early the next morning, undoubtedly having spent the night terrorizing the local neighborhood mice and, hopefully, dining on several of them.

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A-6 • NOVEMBER 5, 2012 • SHOPPER-NEWS Alas and alas, that was then. Big Orange football is not what it used to be. We no longer hear of opponents reluctant to get off the bus.

Rivals hit the ground ready to rumble. They certainly do not quake in fear. Noise is not deafening. Here and there are empty seats. | Marvin West Smokey has been trained not to bite. Music critics say There is no reason to pre- course photographs are the band, supposedly the Pride of the Southland, is tend. Neyland Stadium is no permitted.

The green grass has barely keeping pace. There longer terribly intimidating.

We’ve heard about you, been the scene of many is no one in charge of feroctoo, that you consider this great battles, going back ity, no linebacker named something like an educa- several decades, even be- Steve Kiner or Al Wilson.

Yes, Tennessee has contional adventure, a field trip. fore the invention of checksiderable talent but no allEast Tennessee is a erboard end zones.

Several hundred bold Americans and not much beautiful part of the world.

The big ballpark remains a men have earned ovations sense of defensive direction.

No doubt you Tigers landmark, a magnificent and respect there. Some already discovbuilding of historical sig- have achieved fame that led have nificance. It is properly to fortune. Recommended ered the SEC to be a bit named with the bronze reading? Legends of the more than anticipated. statue for emphasis. Of Tennessee Volunteers.

Increased earnings will

heal most of the hurt. Going new places and bumping into strange things is called on-the-job training.

The Volunteers may or may not add bruises. It won’t be easy-does-it. Both teams probably had this game penciled in as a victory. It appears Tennessee won’t have a great home advantage. In numbers, yes, but not necessarily in will-to-win. Both sides have only been talking about bowl eligibility.

I suppose you realize you guys have been a disappointment, much like Tennessee. I hear the Tigers have not matched up well at the line of scrimmage and that is where a lot of things happen in the SEC. So, offense was projected as a strength but quarterback James Franklin

and too many linemen have been injured. Even Vanderbilt took advantage. Injuries? Yes, we can relate.

Offensive coordinator David Yost sent word that his group has been plagued by unforced errors. He calls them self-stops. He says you have made opposing defenses look much better than they are. Tennessee can only hope it happens again.

The Vols, too, have endured self-inflicted pain.

Fortunately, each Saturday is a new opportunity to get things right. This might be a chance to slip up on somebody. Maybe Missouri, winner over Kentucky, but still very new, has not yet grasped the significance of an SEC victory.

As so much of our country lies devastated by the perfect storm – a combination hurricane and blizzard – and stands at the crossroads called an election, there are many of us feeling the clinching of a fist right in the center of the chest.

Elections are always moments of high emotion: excitement, anticipation, joy, elation. There are also moments of other emotions: anxiety, disappointment, dread, fear. A die will be cast, and a decision will be made. The course will be set, at least for four years.

Now, added to all those emotions are the shock and devastation of Mother Nature. Beaches eroded,

houses struck by lightning, homes f looded, cities shut down, neighbors drowned, October snow measured in feet.

There are also the personal tsunamis, the misspoken – or misunderstood – word that can change a relationship for years, or forever. The unspoken word that could heal a hurt, but goes left unsaid, causing the hurt to deepen, darken, petrify.

Is there a passage through all of these?

There has to be, lest we just sit down in utter defeat and give up, opting to spend the rest of our lives wandering in the wilderness.

And what does such passage require of us?

Faith that there is

meaning in the journey. Trust that there is a mighty hand that leads.

Determination that we will get through. Hope that we will grow and mature along the path.

A dream that at the end of the road, there will be blessing.

Perhaps most of all, the passage requires that we make the journey with others, that we have companions along the way, that we are aware of the love that surrounds us, that we share that love with all of God’s children, and that we help those who stumble.

If we are faithful in those steps of the journey, we will find the passage through.

Missouri may not be too frightened TALES OF TENNESSEE Behold, a stranger knocks at the door.

Well, well, so you are Missouri, a newcomer to the big, bad Southeastern Conference.

Come in, come in, have a sip of orange Gatorade, make yourself at home.

Why, yes, we do wear shoes.

Don’t worry about manners or politeness. Go ahead, be yourself, excited, optimistic, borderline bubbling over with enthusiasm.

A passage through CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton Terror and dread fell upon them; by the might of your arm, they became still as a stone until your people, O Lord, passed by, until the people whom you acquired passed by.

(Exodus 15: 16 NRSV) There is a feeling like the clinching of a fist, There is a hunger in the center of the chest, There is a passage through the darkness and the mist, And though the body sleeps the heart will never rest. (“Shed a Little Light,” James Taylor)

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■ Guiltless holiday foods cooking class, presented by the Healthy Living Kitchen team at The University of Tennessee Medical Center, will be noon Tuesday, Nov. 13, in Suite E-170 of the Medical Center’s Heart Lung Vascular Institute building.

Cost: $20. Advance registration is required. To register: 3056877 or www.utmedicalcenter.org/healthylivingkitchen.

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David and Kay Wellons fill their plates with picnic fare. The cold weather forced most of the fall festival activities indoors.

Festival of family fun includes music

Lucy Marlowe, 2, grimaces as her mother, Karyn Marlowe, shows her how to properly tackle a hot dog. Daughter Iris Marlowe, 5, does fine on her own. The family was attending family fun night at Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Photos by S.F. Neal

By Suzanne Foree Neal The weather may have been a downer, but it didn’t put a damper on the fun going on inside Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Oct. 27. There was plenty of food and good music as choral groups from Bethel University performed.

Pastor Leonard Turner said organizers decided to combine the annual fall festival with a performance of music. They invited choir groups from Bethel University in McKenzie, Tenn. A lot of outdoor fun was planned, but Mother Nature pulled out a big chill and forced everyone indoors.

Well, not everyone. A hearty group of youngsters engaged in a game of disc golf laid out on church grounds.

Inside, there was plenty of picnic food: hot dogs, baked beans, slaw, chips and desserts. The festivities culminated with musi-

There was some pickin’ and grinnin’ when the Bethel University bluegrass group did a sound check before their Saturday performance at Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Members of the group are Tori Huntley, Amanda McDowell, Nicole Brand, Katie Springer, Zach Tucker and Bryan Hollifield.

Bethel University choir member Jalen Tailor gets an assist with his vest from Jalen Ellison. cal performances in early evening. There was a variety of music, from the traditional choir to bluegrass to jazz.

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lons came for the food and music. “I absolutely love those Bethel singers,” said Kay Wellons, Farragut Intermediate School principal. Her favorite singers included bluegrass and “those peppy spirituals.”

Becky Johnson brought

her granddaughter, Madelyn Peters, 14 months, and was looking forward to hearing the Bethel group Vocal Authority. The ensemble was also a favorite with Karyn Marlowe, choir director at Karns High School. The group had sung a special per-

formance for 500 Karns students the day before.

The ensemble invited Marlowe to come hear the whole program, and she brought her daughters Lucy, 2, and Iris, 5. “Since I’m a choir director, I’m looking forward to hearing the whole choir,” she said.

Judy Perkins, office manager at the church, said the event raised $1,200 over Saturday and Sunday for Bethel University’s Renaissance Program. The program is based on the performing arts and gives students an opportunity to develop their talents in front of audiences. Bethel University music and vocal groups come every year to perform at the church, but this was the first time to combine that event with the annual fall festival.

Perkins said that in spite of the weather, those who came had good things to say about the combined event. “I think they will try this again.”

Nicholas Hafley, 16, winds up to toss a disc during a game of disc golf. Watching are Noah Denny, Zachary Hafley and Matthew Sherrod.

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Malena Maier takes a bite out of a smoked turkey leg at Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 27.

The new community event was held at Renaissance Farragut.

David Rouse fries up a funnel cake and Krystin Sterling applies the finishing touches for Jean Weeden at Farragut’s Oktoberfest. Photos by Justin Acuff

A taste of the Old World Oktoberfest starts new tradition for Farragut

By Sherri Gardner Howell Willkommen!

There were plenty of “welcome” greetings in Farragut on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26-27, as Oktoberfest debuted in festive tents

at Renaissance Farragut, 12700 Kingston Pike. The nod to a traditional German festival had many of the elements one might find in the “old country:’ authentic food, beer and a range

of music from a traditional polka band to alpine horns, accordions and yodeling.

Aaron Schmissrauter, owner of Restaurant Linderhof, was the driving force behind the new event,

Friends from the Dixie Lee Farmers’ Market enjoy a beer at OktoberFest. From left are Richard Pope, Jayke Kohnke, Amy Emery and Jenny Buck.

Thomas Marish with Restaurant Linderhof grills up some bratwurst sausages at OktoberFest. The restaurant was the sponsor and driving force behind the event, which helped raise funds for the Rotary Club of Farragut. which partnered the restaurant with the Rotary Club of Farragut, Renaissance center and the town of Farragut. Rotary club members were given tickets to sell and were able to keep the $5 ticket price from every ticket they sold.

Over the two days, Schmissrauter estimates that the crowd was close to 4,000.

“It was a success on all levels,” said Schmissrauter.

“It was good exposure for the restaurant, a decent fundraiser for Rotary and a great thing for the town to offer its citizens. Everyone was certainly having a good time. I think this is something we will definitely look at as being an annual event.”

Kate Myers, with her mother, Allison, and brother, Luke, holds up a number so the waiter can find them to bring their food at Oktoberfest.

Waclaw Koneczny plays some German tunes on the accordion as he entertains guests at Oktoberfest.

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Shopper-News Presents Miracle Makers

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a miracle!

So how does a brand-new head basketball coach who has yet to log a win of her own snag the most coveted recruit in the country?

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doubtless the question plaguing Holly Warlickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competition this week. Why, they must wonder, did Mercedes Russell decide to come all the way across the country to play college basketball under an untested coach?

Is it the force of Warlickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personality? Is it the highpowered coaching staff Warlick has assembled? Is it because sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pat Summittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand-picked successor? Or does Russell just like creamsicle orange?

One of Warlickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bearden High School teammates says nobody should be surprised. â&#x20AC;Ś

Holly Warlickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s UT team surrounds her, all wearing Bearden 22 shirts: Bashaara Graves, Meighan Simmons, Nia Moore, Isabella Harrison, Jasmine Jones, Jasmine Phillips, Kamiko Williams, Ariel Massengale, Warlick, Cierra Burdick, Taber Spani and Andraya Carter.

Warlick jersey retirement stirs memories for 2 years at Carson-Newman before

By Betty Bean finishing up at UT. Like many Tennessee fans, Joyce Warlick accepted a track scholarship Burchett High was sweating it out for at UT, where brand-new head coach Holly Warlick last Tuesday.

Pat Head offered her the chance to join Mercedes Russell, an agile, 6-5 centhe womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball team as a walkter from Oregon and the No. 1 high on, whereupon she became Tennesschool womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball prospect in seeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first standout point guard, setting the country, had narrowed her college school assist records, choices to Louisville and winning games and layTennessee, and was set ing the foundation for a to announce her decidynasty. sion at a 5:30 press conHigh wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t surference. This was head prised. coach Holly Warlickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Holly was just that first recruiting class at gifted â&#x20AC;&#x201C; tenacious and UT since taking over for gifted and quick. She had Pat Head Summitt, and the talent and the leadershe needed to make a ship. She was the point statement. guard in high school, By the end of the day, even when it was just the Russell was Tennesseethree of us. She could see bound, and High wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the big picture.â&#x20AC;? surprised. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s known The Bulldogs were since high school that her old teammate, Holly, Joyce Burchett High reflects on good in those days, her Bearden High teammate High says, but not is a winner. quite as good as the Actually, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s known Holly Warlick. Photo by Betty Bean legendary Blount it a lot longer than that.

County powerhouses Porter and Walâ&#x20AC;&#x153;She was always a gifted athlete, land who kept knocking them out of even in rec league. She stood out from the tournament. Warlick and High the time we were kids. I never wanted were among the last players in Tento play her â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I always wanted to be on nessee high school girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball her team. She just wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like the rest of us,â&#x20AC;? said High, who graduated in 1977, who played the old half-court, threea year behind Warlick. She went on to on-three game. play for a year at Cleveland State, then Teams consisted of three guards who

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couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t shoot and three forwards who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play defense. Nobody crossed the mid-court line. This system limited post-high school playing opportunities for girls and made recruiting harder for Coach Head, who would soon become the star witness in a civil rights lawsuit that forced the state to allow girls to play full court ball.

Highâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, the late Charlie Burchett, a dean of student conduct at UT, supported Head in advocating the change. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pat didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to recruit from this area because we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play full court, so we were at a disadvantage coming out of high school,â&#x20AC;? High said.

If she had it to do over, she says sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d probably have joined Warlick at UT. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d walk on and be that 15th player, but honestly, I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have that kind of talent.â&#x20AC;?

High has a lot of demands on her time: her two younger sons, Charlie, 18; and David, 13, are on the basketball team at Christian Academy of Knoxville. Charlie, her middle son (named, of course, for his grandfather) is finishing up his senior season as quarterback on the football team, where he is considered one of the top prospects in the state. Son Billy, 23, is working on a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in math and doing an internship at Central High School.

Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett is her brother.

High says Warlick is very deserving of having had her Bearden High School jersey retired, and that she would have carved the time out of her schedule to attend the ceremony if sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d known it was going to happen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we run into each other at Longâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, we take up our last conversation exactly where we left off,â&#x20AC;? High said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I think of her, I remember that dry wit. Holly could be hilarious, but when it came down to competition, she was all business. Other times, she was a lot of fun. I was always saying â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Did you really say that?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

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‘Arabian Nights’ underway

By Theresa Edwards Staging a classic takes courage, invention, and a committed cast and crew, and all of those essentials are in place for performances of “Arabian Nights” at Pellissippi State Community College.

Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9-10; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, in the Clayton Performing Arts Center at Hardin Valley.

Theater director Charles R. Miller has assembled one of the largest casts in a decade for “Arabian Nights.” The show features the technical expertise of Claude Hardy, a new assistant professor of theater.

The story is dramatic as well as timeless, says Miller. It’s wedding night in the palace of King Shahrayar. By morning, the new queen, Shahrazad, is to be put to death like a thousand young brides before her. But she has a gift that can save her, the power of storytelling. Every night, she must tell a story to save her own life.

Blood drive at Farragut High Kathryn Hales plays “Queen Shahrazad” and Jacques Durand plays “King Shahrayar” in “Arabian Nights” at Pellissippi College. Photo by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

Farragut High School will host a Medic blood drive all day Wednesday, Nov. 7, in the commons area. Any student over the age of 17 can donate. Students age 16 can donate with parental consent.

A.L. Lotts Elementary School 3rd graders Marlee Biggs, Taylor Burgess, Austin Sanford and Abigail Chung squish together with teacher Tryna Stegner to demonstrate how molecules of matter group together inside a pumpkin. The activity was part of “sink or float,” one of several classes the students participated in during Pumpkin Day. Students tested theories of whether or not a pumpkin could float in water. Photos by S. Barrett

Pumpkin day at A.L. Lotts

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Energy Production I support increased energy production of all types to help bring down gas prices and utility bills and keep the high cost of energy from driving up prices on all goods and services.

Job Creation I want to eliminate government over-regulation so more businesses can open and expand, creating better jobs for Americans.

Third graders Skylar Gleason and Dustin Hilbelink raise their hands to answer a cooking question during “pumpkin snacks.”

Third graders Christian Graves and Carol Marie Martin brainstorm ideas for “pumpkin art.” Other activites included pumpkin snacks and pumpkin writing.

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Third graders Reese Hudson and Jamie Hash compare sketches of what their pumpkins may look like as jack-o’-lanterns.

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Shakespeare at Greenway The student body of Greenway School recently staged William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” set in the 1950s. Pictured are Rachel Anderson as Puck, narrator Madeline Carter and Meghan Carter as Hermia. Photo submitted

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Eileen Wilson and Julianne White

Spanish at Strang

Travis Clifton and Shelby Warford touch hands as they sing with the Variations Choir.

By Theresa Edwards Beginning Spanish classes have begun 2 p.m. Mondays at the Strang Senior Center and it’s not too late to join. It is taught by Silvio Robledo, who was born in Columbia.

“I promised them that they will be speaking Columbian Spanish within six months if they do what they are asked to do,” Robledo said.

There are many good reasons to learn Spanish, and some participants shared their interest in the language: “I’m taking Spanish because All Saints Catholic Church has an outreach into the Hispanic community and I want to be able to communicate with the moms and their children,” Julianne White said.

“I volunteer at Children’s Hospital and am taking Spanish to be able to communicate with parents to reassure them, give directions

Deborah Cain plays the cello and Chelsea Harrington plays the violin as the Concert Chorale sings “O My Luve’s Like a Red, Red Rose.” Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com Music director Bill Brewer

Pellissippi College fall choral concert Silvio Robledo teaches Spanish at Strang. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

and be able to talk with the children,” Eileen Wilson said.

“I wanted a refresher course in Spanish,” Judy Reding said.

“You know how Spanish is used all over the U.S., so I wanted to be able to not only understand but also converse. It’s been since the 1960s when I last took Spanish,” Connie Miller said.

Connie Miller and Judy Reding

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Celtics win JV high school division The Celtics won the JV high school division of the Tinseltown Sports Fall League Tournament defeating Impact Oranges 57-41. Pictured are (front) William Snyder, Jake Elkins, Austin Duncan; (back) coach Bill Snyder, Bryson Cowden, Charlie Richards, Conley Hamilton, Chris Zion, Matthew Eggert, Coach Brett Zion and Coach Marc Elkins. Photo submitted

McIntyre proposes new school zone Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre has drafted a proposed zone for the new elementary school at Northshore Town Center. The zone (and corresponding zones for other west Knox elementary schools) can be viewed in detail on the school system’s website at knoxschools.org.

McIntyre has scheduled four public meetings to discuss the potential zones, and he wants to “grandfather” rising fifth graders who might be rezoned.

Meeting schedule is on page one.

The proposed new zone encompasses a small portion of the current Blue Grass Elementary zone that is immediately adjacent to the new school. This affects about 13 students.

It includes the portion of the current A.L. Lotts zone that is west of Pellissippi

SPORTS NOTES ■ Baseball tournaments at Halls Community Park.

Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 10-11 and Nov. 17-18.

Open to all T-ball, 6U coach pitch, 8U-14U teams. Info: 992-5504 or hcpsports@msn. com.

Parkway and south of Sinking Creek, which forms the proposed zone’s northern boundary.

■ Fall Golf Camp for rising Lake Loudon forms the Knox area middle school zone’s southern boundary. golfers, Tuesday, Nov. 6, This portion of the zone inat Williams Creek Golf cludes 545 students.

Club, 2351 Dandridge Ave. The new school would Check-in begins at 9 a.m.

Cost: $15 per player includes encompass the Choto area instruction, range balls, (409 students) of the curlunch, 9-hole green fee and rent Farragut Primary and awards. To sign-up: 546Intermediate schools.

5828 or email: This area is south of the rcoker@williamscreek East/West railroad line that golfcourse.com. represents an obstacle to ■ FHS will host a student bus transportation. athlete night 6:30 p.m.

However, Willow Cove Thursday, Nov. 8, in the main Way and Taylor’s Landing auditorium. Todd Dooley would remain in the Farrawill be the guest speaker. gut zone since these areas ■ Tennessee Girls Hoops are not accessible from the Team League, competitive south. league for all-girls teams.

McIntyre’s proposal 14-16 games. All 10-minute would zone 967 students quarters. Form a team or to the new school, preservbring your existing team. ing space for future growth, $150 per player. Info: Chris, while relieving overcrowd389-5998; Ann Marie, 300ing in adjacent schools.

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Farragut Intermediate School 5th graders Ashley Prince, Madeline McInturff, Adam Fuller and Hannah Smith stand in front of the school’s new weather station where they predict the day’s weather from the previous day’s readings. Photos by S. Barrett

Predicting the weather

By Sara Barrett Students at Farragut Intermediate School listen to a weather forecast each morning during the school’s announcements, but the information doesn’t come from a meteorologist on television or the radio. The students predict the weather themselves using their own weather station.

Farragut Intermediate School 5th grade teacher Susan Mann came up with the idea after seeing a weather station during a teacher’s retreat at Tremont in the Smokies. “I thought if we

Farragut Intermediate School 5th grade teacher Susan Mann

had the right equipment, we could have the same thing (at the school),” she said.

Using money given to her by the school’s PTA, Mann purchased instruments needed to read barometric pressure, temperature and wind speed. She then spent her own money on the lumber and other construction materials she and her husband, Darrin, used to build the station.

So far, Mann has trained students Hannah Smith, Adam Fuller, Ashley Prince and Madeline McInturff on the instruments, but does plan to train the rest of the class.

The four students who have been trained agree that the station has helped nourish their interest in science.

“I don’t like reading the (science) book and writing stuff down from it,” said Ashley, “but I do like conducting experiments.”

The students use information they gather to reference the Sager Weathercaster – a book which tells what the weather will most likely be according to the previous day’s stats.

The students’ findings have been pretty accurate,

and they enjoy the responsibility of gathering information. “I like being depended on,” said Hannah.

Adam said it is hard and easy at the same time: hard to collect the data needed, but easy to read the results.

All four students agree it is a fun way to learn. When discussing the future, Hannah said, “I want to be a marine biologist … but still study weather.”

FIS students read the previous day’s high and low temperatures on a special thermometer.

Clothing drive at Farragut High Farragut High School senior Carly Ross hands a box of donated clothing to Spc. Paul Baker. The Knox County PTA clothing center had assistance from members of the Army reserves during pickup for a clothing drive at 15 schools around the county. Donations were loaded into the back of a military-style dump truck in order to accommodate the quantity of clothing. Photo by S. Barrett

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Carol Nordstrom, a physical therapist at Parkwest Hospital who also provides physical therapy to rescue dogs and is involved in numerous community activities, was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship by her sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Gary Bogel, Rotarians from Michigan, at last week’s West Knox Rotary meeting. From left are Gary Bogel, Nordstrom, Donna Bogel, and West Knox Rotary president Richard Bettis.

Stowers in the spotlight

By Anne Hart West Knox Rotary wound up its month-long series highlighting homegrown businesses with a program last week featuring Stowers Manufacturing Corp.

Company president Wes Stowers told the group the company, which is headquartered on 60 acres on Rutledge Pike in East Knox County, had its beginning when his dad went to work for Caterpillar after returning from duty in the Air Force in 1954.

Harry Stowers was so impressed with the company that he and his two brothers, who owned auto dealerships in West Virginia and Kingsport, Tenn., agreed they would buy a Caterpillar territory when one became available. That happened in 1960 when R. L. Harris Co. went out of business.

Stowers Manufacturing Corp. started with about 70 employees. Wes Stowers said times were tough in the beginning. When construction on the interstate

highway program began in earnest in East Tennessee in the mid 1960s, the company seized the opportunity to build relationships with the major contractors operating in this area and began its steady growth.

The company now has operations in Chattanooga, the Tri-cities and Crossville and employs nearly 350 people who sell, lease and repair new and used Wes Stowers Caterpillar equipment.

That number is down from the 467 employees the company had just a few years ago, Stowers said.

“2008 hit us like a sledgehammer, but we stayed the course and our employees got us through a very tough time.

The core of our business is taking care of our products, and as hard-hit as we were by the economy, we did $160 million in business last year.”

Stowers said his daugh- Rotarian John Heins receives ter and her husband have a “River Rat” award from West recently joined the family- Knox Rotary for his work in owned business, and he organizing the recent Fourth sees a bright future for the Creek clean-up. Photos by Charles company.

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Hemp Monkeys opens in Bearden Hemp Monkeys is Bearden’s newest business, opened by Amanda Keller and Amber Kerin. The shop offers a great selection of handcrafted jewelry, soy candles, Misty Mountain Soap and Lotion products, T-shirts, Himalayan salt lamps and great hemp fiber and oil products. Hemp Monkeys is located at 4928 Homberg Drive, suite A1-2. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

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BGT Recruiting opens Matt Bell, Christine Bell (co-owner), Jill Green (co-owner), Teresa Lucke and George Lucke are among the crowd celebrating the grand opening of BGT Recruiting and Consulting, Inc., at 141 N. Martinwood Road, Suite 102. Photo by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

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Chris Hernandez, Juan Jose Vargas, Leopoldo Oytega and Roberto Vargas celebrate the grand opening of La Casa Del Burro Flojo Mexican Restaurant at 8079 Kingston Pike in the Olde Kingston Towne Center. The new restaurant makes two for the owners. The first restaurant is on Western Avenue. Photo by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

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First Tennessee was proud to be the major s p o n sor of A r t sclamation!, the annual fine art sale Fansler b e ne f iting the behavioral health services of Peninsula held at Sacred Heart Cathedral School.

Approximately 30 artists, including painters, photographers, jewelers, fiber artists and sculptors participated with a percentage of each sale donated to Peninsula.

Featured Artist Jonathan Howe’s painting “Goldenrods,” an oil painting with a custom frame handcrafted by the artist, was auctioned at the preview party Friday night with all proceeds benefiting the behavioral health programs and services of Peninsula.

Peninsula, a division of Parkwest Medical Center, sets the standard for effective, innovative, and caring mental health services in East Tennessee, helping thousands of people recover from their disorders and dependencies to lead healthy, positive and productive lives.

Peninsula Hospital is a 155-bed facility providing inpatient mental health and alcohol/drug crisis stabilization services for adults, adolescents and children. Peninsula Outpatient Centers, located in several East Tennessee counties, offer a number of mental health and alcohol/drug programs.

Dollars generated through Artsclamation! will allow Peninsula to continue to increase awareness of mental health issues and promote accessibility in our community by funding early identification programs and enhancing mental health resources available through the behavioral health services of Peninsula.

Earlier this year the state of Tennessee announced the closing of Lakeshore Mental Health Institute as Tennessee moves toward more community-based mental health services.

Covenant Health CEO Tony Spezia said Peninsula would do everything it could to help the vulnerable population Lakeshore served. Peninsula pledged to take as many Lakeshore patients as it feasibly could, adding staff (including some former Lakeshore employees) and expanding facilities to handle the expected influx.

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Donate blood, save lives Medic’s 25th annual Battle of the Orange and Blood will be held Monday through Friday, Nov. 12-16. The blood drive between Tennessee and Kentucky fans was won by Kentucky the last two years.

Donors who give blood at 1601 Ailor Avenue will receive a free Regal Cinema movie pass. Donors at all locations will receive a T-shirt and coupon for one small, one-topping pizza from Papa John’s. For a complete list of drives, visit medicblood.org or www.facebook.com/medicblood.

All blood types are needed. Donors can donate at a number of daily mobile sites or one of two fixed sites: 1601 Ailor Ave. and 11000 Kingston Pike in Farragut.

Other blood drives in your area: ■ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, University Center, inside suites 223-225.

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■ 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, Papa John’s Pizza, 7036 Kingston Pike, Bloodmobile.

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Telling tales Taking part in the Grace Christian Academy annual storytelling competition are: (front) Sharee Gilbert and Michelle Silva of WVLT, Autumn Hess, Bess Helt, Hannah Cobb, Hannah Johnson, Abigail Kelley, Kaitlyn Marshall, Michelle Lower, Bob Yarbrough of WVLT; (back) Dylan Davidson, Haleigh Fuller, Mackenzie Watson, Benjamin Francisco, Travis Tyimok and Alyssa Radford. Photo by Julie Bass

Annual storytelling competition at Grace

By Shannon Morris On Oct. 26, Grace Christian Academy held its annual storytelling competition for 3rd through 5th grade students. Each competing student had to audition and be selected to participate in the ďŹ nal competition.

Finalists performed for a panel of celebrity judges who declared a winner in each grade level. Our judges this year were WVLT news reporters and anchors Sharee Gilbert, Bob Yarbrough and Michelle Silva. Grace staff thanked the WVLT news team for giving of their time to serve as judges.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme was â&#x20AC;&#x153;storybook characters,â&#x20AC;? so for this event, all of the elementary school students were invited to wear costumes of a storybook character.

A few favorite stories actually took on a different twist this year, as in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trust Me, Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beanstalk Stinks,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Honestly, Red Riding Hood was Rotten,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Believe Me, Goldilocks Rocks!â&#x20AC;?

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winners were: 5th grade, Haleigh Fuller; 4th grade, Abigail Kelley; 3rd grade, Alyssa Radford. The storytelling competition is an annual event that family, friends, and the entire elementary school look forward to. Congratulations to all of the students who participated, and to those who were selected by the judges as our winners. Each student did an amazing job!

Missions Month at Grace

By Shannon Morris

November is a special time at Grace Christian Academy, in large part because of our annual missions emphasis month, a time for students and faculty to engage in various activities that assist others, all in an effort to demonstrate the love of Jesus. Two very special events that will be taking place are the annual Toy Drive and the high school Rice and Beans Days.

In the eyes of most children, Christmas is a time of joy and presents. In fact, most adults can remember a time in their childhood when they anxiously awaited Christmas morning so they could open gifts, many of which contained wonderful toys with which they could play. While those are fond memories for many people, there are some children who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get to enjoy such simple pleasures as opening a present to ďŹ nd a shiny new toy. During the month of November, students from the entire school (K-12) will be bringing in toys, collecting them for distribution to an area school through Mission of Hope.

In addition, toys will be distributed to other charities which will be chosen by the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Worship Arts team.

On Nov. 8 and 9, the high school stu-

dents will participate in Rice and Beans Days, an event that will bring attention, and dollars, to hungry children in another part of the world. Students can pay their normal lunch fee and receive a dish of rice and beans for those two days, or they can opt to pay extra to add the rice and beans to their existing meals. The funds raised will be distributed to Respire Haiti, an orphanage founded and operated by 24-year-old Megan Boudreaux. You can check out www.respirehaiti.org for more information about Megan and the orphanage that our students will be supporting. Most of us donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really know what it means to go hungry, or to subsist on a meager diet of rice or beans, so these are important days for the Haitian children, and for our students.

These important events will allow all of our GCA students to help ďŹ nancially and materially. The Mission Month activities will serve as important reminders that many people are not as blessed or fortunate as others. It often takes just a small amount to make a huge difference in the life of a hungry or impoverished child, and when we do those small things in Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; name, he will bless our efforts in a mighty way.

The Grace Christian Academy volleyball team recently qualified for the state tournament. They are: Belle Karel, Mariah Free, Brittany Lane, Shea Saunders, Sofi Grayson, Ashlyn Robbins, Morgan Crawley, Kennedy Wade, Tessa Irwin, Carolena Pridemore and Hayden Hopkins. Photo by Beth Fellhoelter

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By Shannon Morris The Grace Rams volleyball team has just completed its most successful season in school history. The Rams qualiďŹ ed for the state tournament in Murfreesboro to play the best teams from Tennessee.

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Former gang member says natural high is better Leeds, Ala., is the hometown of at least two Eric Sewell serves his prize-winning “secret men who have overcome sauce” chicken wings, Polish sausages the odds. One is Basketball and more for lunch at his business, Easy Q Hall of Famer and Inside Barbecue, on weekends at the flea market the NBA analyst Charles located near Chilhowee Park in Knoxville.

Barkley. The other is Eric Sewell, one of seven children born into poverty and raised on the grit got around,” he said. “My and determination of a hardworking single house stayed clean, I had mother. food that I would share.

The family moved from Alabama to If someone needed a safe Knoxville when Sewell was about 6 years old. place to sleep, or a place “My mom worked in the cafeteria at to take a shower, they Tennessee School for the Deaf,” he explained. knew they could come to “She had a job and she always kept a clean my place.” house.”

This caregiver role “We were low-income so we lived in project was surely learned areas where there was always violence, crimes from Sewell’s mother, and drug use. It was the way of life there,” he who taught him many said. “As a teenager, I got to noticing my friends cooking techniques. would disappear; some would go to jail, some “She’d pinch, but never would get killed. I had something inside me measure and she would telling me ‘you got to do better than this.’ ” hum while she cooked,” “I did plenty of things I ought not to have he said. “I spent a lot done, but I did my school work before I of time in the kitchen went out with friends, and I graduated from with her. She would tell Austin-East High School and then I got a me, ‘Boy, if you wasn’t job with the railroad as a track laborer,” he my son, I’d marry you explained. because you keep a clean Although it was the 1970s, Sewell said house, you work hard that he and other African-American workers and you know how to faced discrimination on the job. cook!’ ” “We got the hottest, hardest, dirtiest jobs,” Nonetheless, Sewell he recalled. “I was an athlete and I didn’t became part of a gang. let it get me down because I always had a He says he never set out drive inside me and I could do anything they to do it, but it “just sort asked.” of happened.”

“I worked hard – I have never quit a job “In those days, we and I have never been fired from a job,” didn’t call it a gang, it was Sewell said. “I would dream about what I just ‘the organization.’ could accomplish, things like a house on the There was a large lake or a wife and kids.” organization of drug After the railroad job, Sewell worked runners from Florida construction jobs. that would come here to “I learned everything I could,” he said. sell their stuff.

Sewell holds the dreadlocks that he keeps as a “I’m still really proud when I drive around I was employed reminder of his former lifestyle. It took at least 10 Knoxville and see all of the beautiful buildings as a watch man, years to grow the dreadlocks, and even longer to that I worked on like the Museum of Art, the which meant I kick addiction. Today, Sewell wears leather amuwater feature for the World’s Fair Park, and got paid to watch lets that signify the accomplishments he has the Church of the Latter-Day Saints,” he said. if any police made at Peninsula on his journey to recovery.

“On every job, I found a place to write on were coming. a board in a hidden spot, “Eric Lynn Sewell, This was in the a black carpenter, helped build this,” he said. early 1980s and I worked an eight-hour shift, the basic needs of community.”

His dreams of marriage and a house were sometimes making as much as $500 a day,” “We supported parents by paying light attained. All during this time, Sewell was Although he was on the ‘Florida Boys’ bills and rent. We bought food for them. And battling with intermittent drug use. Then his payroll for about five years, the vigil for we supported neighborhood children on all younger brother died and depression set in. law enforcement is where Sewell’s gang holidays by making sure they were taken care He moved to the projects once again where involvement ended. of,” he continued. the sound of gunfire was common, but he “I never would hurt anybody or steal During this time, Sewell’s wife gave birth anything, “ he said. “In fact, we watch men to twins. She died in 2001 from lupus which never fully adopted the lifestyle.

“My apartment was kind of like a safe kind of viewed ourselves as the Robin Hoods tested Sewell’s emotional reserve.

His beloved mother passed away in 2005, house for those within the projects, and word of our neighborhood. We put money back into

which sent Sewell spiraling into depression that, combined with addiction, eventually led him to Peninsula.

“It’s never been easy,” he admits.

However, there seem to be people put in Sewell’s path to encourage him when he needed it most, like the neighbor who gave him a beautiful red Bible that he cherishes.

He also credits Sarah Moore Greene for giving him the first spot to cook. Greene, who died earlier this year, was known for her desegregation efforts of lunch counters, theaters and other public places in the Knoxville area. She was the first AfricanAmerican to serve on the Knoxville Board of Education and was the first AfricanAmerican to serve as a Tennessee delegate to the Republican National Convention.

“She’s one of my heroes,” Sewell said. “I asked her if I could cook food on a lot that she owned on the corner of McCalla Avenue and Chestnut Street because it had a night light on it, and she said yes.”

Another hand up was provided by Charles Holland, on whose property Sewell now operates a barbecue business.

Sewell’s chicken wings recently garnered him a first-place prize of a 42” flat-screen television at a church cook-off.

“It’s my dry-rub that tastes so good,” he said. “It took me seven years to perfect it, but I’m not going to say what all is in it. That’s my secret.”

Sewell is willing to tell anyone who will listen what getting support at Peninsula has meant for him.

He is a participant in the Recovery Education Center classes four days a week where he learns about things such as selfesteem and WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan.) He gets support for staying clean from addiction and also takes life skills classes including computer instruction in an environment of encouragement from staff and other students. On Thursday evening and all day Friday, Sewell marinades the chicken and prepares other foods for Easy Q Barbecue, which is open on Saturday.

“I’m a whole new me because I have the tools I need to make my life better,” he said. “I thought I was just going to come to Peninsula for about 10 days, and now I don’t know when I’ll leave!”

“I just want to say to anyone who may read this, no matter how long you have been addicted, you can change for the better,” he declared.

“This year is one of the best years of my life so far,” Sewell declared, “I’ve been clean over a year and it seems like all my senses are heightened. I can see, smell and hear better – I notice life. It’s a natural high and it’s better.”

Symptoms of depression often different in men

Depression may go unrecogremembering, making decinized by the men who have it, sions their families and friends, and ■ Trouble sleeping, earlyeven their physicians. Some men morning awakening, or who suspect depression may be oversleeping unlikely to admit to its symptoms ■ Appetite and/ because they think it may make or weight them seem weak. Depressive illchanges nesses affect an estimated 6 mil■ Thoughts of lion U.S. men each year. The good death or suinews is that depression is one cide, or suiof the most treatable mental illcide attempts nesses.

■ Restlessness, Symptoms include: irritability ■ Persistent sad, anxious, or ■ Persistent “empty” mood physical ■ Feelings of hopelessness, symptoms, such as headpessimism aches, digestive disorders ■ Feelings of guilt, worthlessand chronic pain, which do ness, helplessness not respond to routine treatment.

■ Loss of interest in hobbies Men are more likely than womand activities that were once en to report alcohol and drug enjoyed, including sex ■ Decreased energy or fatigue abuse or dependence in their lifetime. Substance abuse can mask ■ Difficulty concentrating,

depression, making it harder to recognize depression as a separate illness that needs treatment Instead of acknowledging their feelings, asking for help or seek-

tempting to hide their depression from themselves, family and friends; other men may respond to depression by engaging in reckless behavior, taking risks and putting themselves in harm’s way.

Four times as many men as women die by suicide in the United States.

Because suicide is often associated with depression, the alarming suicide rate among men may reflect that men are less likely to seek treatment for depression. Many men with depression do not obtain adequate diagnosis and treatment—things which may be life-saving.

Family members, friends and employee assistance professionals in the workplace also can play

Men may be more willing to report fatigue, irritability, loss of interest in work or hobbies and sleep disturbances rather than feelings of sadness, worthlessness and excessive guilt. ing appropriate treatment, men may turn to alcohol or street drugs when they are depressed, or become frustrated, discouraged, angry, irritable and, sometimes, violently abusive.

Some men may deal with depression by throwing themselves compulsively into their work, at-

important roles in recognizing depressive symptoms in men and helping them get treatment. Help is available from family doctors, mental health specialists in mental health clinics or private clinics, and from other health professionals.

A variety of treatments, including medications and short-term psychotherapies (i.e. “talking” therapies), have proven effective for depressive disorders: more than 80 percent of people with a depressive illness improve with appropriate treatment. Not only can treatment lessen the severity of depression, but it may also reduce the duration of the episode and may help prevent additional bouts of depression.

Source: National Institutes of Health publication

For help, call Peninsula at 970-9800

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‘Don’t Drop the Ball’ reaches 111 The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley held its first “Don’t Drop the Ball” spay and neuter weekend recently with a goal to spay or neuter as many animals as possible. With help from other local clinics and shelters, 111 animals were spayed or neutered.

As a result, an estimated 550 puppies and kittens will not be added to the animal population next year. This should be considered quite an accomplishment since, according to the Humane Society, 70 percent of shelter animals are euthanized because they can’t find permanent homes.

In addition to helping control the animal population, the event also kept costs down for pet owners with low-cost services. Special discounts on heartworm tests and rabies vaccinations were also offered. The Humane Society plans to make the event bigger and better next year. Info: visit www. humanesocietytennessee. com.

Sara Barrett

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Young-Williams to close Nov. 7 Young-Williams Animal Center plans to close its adoption facilities on Division Street and Kingston Pike Wednesday, Nov. 7, for routine cleaning and building maintenance.

The adoption centers will reopen Thursday, Nov. 8, with the special electionthemed adoption promotion “Elect to Adopt.” Anyone who brings in their “I voted” sticker from this year’s presidential election will receive $10 off any regular pet adoption fee. Info: 2156599 or visit www.youngwilliams.org.

If you have a question or comment for Sara, email her at barretts@shoppernewsnow.com or call 218-9378.

SENIOR NOTES Auction to benefit HonorAir Elmcroft of Halls will hold a silent auction 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, to benefit HonorAir. Info: Melanie, 925-2668.

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2. Ordinance 12-16, an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Farragut, Tennessee, Ordinance 86-16, as amended, pursuant to authority granted by Section 13-4-201, Tennessee Code Annotated.

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■ 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 7-8, Second Presbyterian Church, 2829 Kingston Pike.

■ 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 8-9, Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Drive.

Sertoma Center job fair Sertoma Center will hold a job fair 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 7, at two locations: 1400 E. 5th Ave. and 120 Debusk Lane in Farragut, off of Kingston Pike between Lovell Road and Pellissippi Parkway beside Commercial Bank.

Director Becky Massey said, “We have several positions open for caregivers and need some LPNs as well.”

Sertoma Center provides residential, recreational, vocational and medical services in home-like settings for people with disabilities.

Jobs pay $8 to $9.25 per hour, depending on experience and shift. LPNs can earn $16 to $16.50 per hour.

Benefits for full-time workers. Applicants should have a helping heart, good work history, strength to assist with bathing and toileting and transfers from wheelchairs, high school diploma or GED, valid Tennessee drivers license and good driving record, no misdeameanor convictions in past 10 years, no felony convictions, ability to pass drug test at any time, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

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■ 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 14-15, Blount County Sheriff’s Office, 950 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville.

■ 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, East Tennessee Medical Group, 266 Joule St., Alcoa.

■ 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 14-15, Mid East Community Action Agency, 1362 N. Gateway Drive, Rockwood.

■ 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, Fort Sanders Senior Center, 1220 W. Main Street, Sevierville.

■ 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, Poplar Creek Baptist Church, 490 Marlow Circle, Clinton.

■ 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 26-27, Chota Recreation Center in Tellico Village, 145 Awoli Drive, Loudon.

■ Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 27-28, Kingston Public Library, 1004 Bradford Way, Kingston.

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TOWN OF FARRAGUT 165986MASTER PUBLIC NOTICE Ad Size 2 x 2 bw W THE BOARD OF <ec> MAYOR AND ALDERMEN of the Town of Farragut will hold the regular scheduled meeting on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 7:30 PM at the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive.

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BLUE TICK COONHOUND PUPS, UKC reg. 1st S&W, $200. 865-993-1234

CHEROKEE BLUFF – Condo, great WESTCLIFF – Condo, 2BR/2BA CHEROKEE CONDOS AT unit, 3rd flr w/lg balcony, wooded floor plan. 2BR/1BA, 1 half BA. WESTCLIFF! 2BR/1BA, end unit, mtn view. Lease purchase Great for students & downtowners. $138,000 820491 ground level across from pool, available! $94,900 797671 updated, convenient location. $89,900 799468

BOSTON TERRIER PUPS, AKC, shots & wormed, $400.

865-925-1536, 765-5668 ***Web ID# 166121*** BOXER PUPS, 5 Wks, 2 males, 1 fem., all brindle, ready. $250.

865-567-4709 ***Web ID# 165124***

QUEEN SIZE PILLOW TOP MATTRESS SET $150. Brand new in plastic. 865-805-3058.

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4 Wheel Drive 258 FORD F150 1989, 300 6 cyl, 4 spd manual, 1 ownr, 212K mi, new Michelins, great shape, $4,000. 423-745-5082 ^

Antiques Classics 260

BUYING OLD U.S. Coins, Gold & Silver

Roofing / Siding

MUSTANG Restored 1970, rebuilt mtr, trans., new tires, etc.. $12,000. 865-696-5673

Brittany Spaniel puppies, 14 wks, orange & wht, OLDS Cutlass Conv.

6 M, $400. 423-623Will Consider 1967 partly restored 8975; cell 865-322-0439 Collectibles, Diamonds in primer w/new top or Old Guns. $3,800. 865-898-4200

V. Approval of Minutes A. October 25, 2012

VII. Business Items A. Approval of Town of Farragut Personnel Policies & Procedures B. Approval of Contract 2013-11 for Parking Lot Lighting of Mayor Bob Leonard Park C. Approval of Resolution R-2012-12, Acceptance of Town of Farragut Street List D. Approval of Professional Services Agreement for Retail Marketing Services E. Approval of Agreement with Freeman Webb regarding the Farm at Willow Creek

■ 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 429 Sandy Springs Road, Maryville.

12.7 WOODED ACRES with over 1,000 ft of year round creek, nice building sites, hunting, utility water available, 6 miles from I-75 at Sweetwater, $49,500, $2,000 down guaranteed owner financing.

25 WOODED ACRES, 4 miles from I-75 at Sweetwater, lays great, hunting/wildlife area, lots of potential, $99,500, $0 DOWN guaranteed owner financing. 423-506-6978

IV. Citizens Forum

VI. Ordinances A. Public Hearing and Second Reading 1. Ordinance12-17, Budget amendment ordinance to amend Ordinance 12-09, Fiscal Year 2013, General Fund, Capital Investment Program and Insurance Fund

■ 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, South Knoxville Senior Center, 6729 Martel Lane.

Gene North stands by the bedside of his wife, Sharon, after she ■ 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 6-7, Everett Senior received a free colonoscopy during the 4th annual Screening Center, 702 Burchfield Drive, Maryville.

Colonoscopy Day. It is recommended that people have their ■ 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, Dandridge Senior Center, first colonoscopy at age 50; sooner if they have a higher risk 917 Elliott Ferry Road, Dandridge. of colorectal cancer. Info: www.gihealthcare.com. Photo submitted

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Our loving home is waiting to welcome your baby. Expenses paid. Anne and Colin 1-877-246-6780 (toll-free)

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In recognition of their dedication and service to the country, all military veterans and their family members will receive free admission to the classes. For registration info about these and all other AARP driver safety classes, call Carolyn Rambo, 584-9964.

RIVER TOWN WAY – Well kept, 4th flr condo w/great views from balcony. Deeded boat dock.

WOODLANDS OF KNOXVILLE! $259,900 785252 4BR unit convenient to many things in the City, University of TN. $184,000 803572

Each office independently owned and operated

VILLA FORELLE! Waterfront, 2 acres on TN River w/pier, Harrison Keepe Subdivision. 12 & 14’ ceils. Full unfin bsmt, $2,999,999 790433

16.25 ACRE ESTATE! Horse barn & 2 additional bldgs. Dock on Bluegrass Lake. Beautiful setting w/woods & fenced meadows.

Great loc off Northshore, min to Pellissippi. $889,900 813960

Chihuahua Puppies 7 wks, shots/wormed 865-932-2333. ***Web ID# 166545***

Chihuahua Puppies, beautiful colors, CKC reg, parents on site, $300 ea. 865-659-9624 GERMAN Shepherd puppies, AKC, $350.

3M,1F, 2nd S&W, 10 wks old 423-748-4443 ***Web ID# 164794*** German Shorthair Pointers, 8 wks old, champ bldline, 3 F, 2 M, $400. 423-7184506; 423-332-9916

Johnnie Creel Direct: 865-936-4116 Office: 865.694-5904 www.JohnnieCreel.com johnnie@johnniecreel.com

GREAT DANE Puppies, 1st shot, vet ck, M $300; F $400. 423-9219759; 423-754-2613 ***Web ID# 165669*** GREAT DANE puppies, AKC, 6 wks. M & F, $600 to $900. 1 yr. health guar. 865-293-2026 ***Web ID# 166256***

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7600 Oak Ridge Hwy. 865-599-4915

Medical Supplies 219 2 ELECTRIC SCOOTERS $600 & $800.

865-898-4200

Home Decor Acc 220 MATTRESS SET. Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set, NEW, in Plastic, $150. Must Sell. 865-640-4600

Wanted To Buy 222 PAYING .75/EA for READERS DIGEST CONDENSED BOOKS 1950-70s, good cond, Knox county area.

865-776-0529

T-BIRD 1976 2 dr., 7670 orig. mi., gar. kept, exc. cond. $10,000. 865-256-4369 call 5p-8p.

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FORD ESCAPE XLT 2006, V6, 4 door, silver ext., gray int., 63,530 miles, PS, PB, PW, PDL, 4 spd, AT, power sunroof, luggage rack, 4 new tires (less than 200 miles), Audiophile Premium Sound System w/multi-disk CD, excellent cond, $10,000.

Selling due to death in family.

865-363-1888 for info and appoint.

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Honda Accord EX 2005, AT, 4 dr, orig lady ^ ownr, N/S, 103,500 hwy mi, $8500. 865-363-4287

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SHOPPER-NEWS • NOVEMBER 5, 2012 • B-3

NEWS FROM PROVISION PHYSICAL THERAPY

Provision adds new team member

By Shana Raley-Lusk

Manual therapy is a key strategy of the Provision physical therapists.

Hands-on approach earns patient raves A recent patient survey showed enthusiastic support for the staff and program at Provision Physical Therapy.

The Physical Therapists at Provision were amazed at the patient responses.

“I know what physical therapy is now,” said one patient.

Another said she was restored to a good quality of life “quickly and efficiently.”

A sampling of eight former patients showed universal endorsement of the treatment program and facility, ranking Provision “very good” on categories of privacy, response to concerns, cleanliness of facility and likelihood of recommending Provision Physical Therapy to others.

Dean Douglass believes the high rate of satisfaction is the result of Provision’s interest in education. “We don’t just treat, but we explain both the injury and the method of treatment,” he said.

While the location is handy to all West Knox residents, Franks said the continuum of care at Provision is unique.

With the Provision Health & Wellness Center located in the same building, patients can be transitioned to exercise therapy following completion of their physical therapy.

The patients can continue to strengthen muscles under the direction of an exercise specialist next door.

And Wes and Dean are literally just steps away if a patient has questions or concerns.

“Patients don’t feel alone after their discharge,” said Franks.

Provision Physical Therapy at Dowell Springs is growing with new team members and programs.

Provision is changing face of physical therapy in Knoxville, one patient at a time.

Now in its second year, the Provision Physical Therapy team is recognized for its hands-on treatment, experienced staff and unique services.

At Provision, the highly skilled and knowledgeable therapists make the difference. And now comes the announcement of a new physical therapist, joining Wes Franks and Dean Douglass.

Provision Physical Therapy is proud to announce the latest addition to our physical therapy team, Adam Groves, DPT. Adam received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health

Adam Groves Sciences. There he developed sound, evidenced based approaches for treating musculoskeletal disorders with manual therapy techniques and specific therapeutic exercise programs.

Prior to completing his doctoral education, Adam received his Bachelors of Science in Education, with a major in Exercise Science from the University of Tennessee.

Adam’s skills and positive energy, as well as his dedication to patient education and satisfaction, make him a perfect fit with the Provision Physical Therapy team.

Adam specializes in treating back and neck pain/dysfunction, orthopedic sports injury and prevention, vestibular and balance therapy, as well as post-surgical rehabilitation.

Like the rest of our team, Adam is passionate about continuing to sharpen his skills through continuing education, as well as staying current with research and the most cutting edge treatment approaches.

Adam is soon to obtain a continuing education certification in manual therapy.

Provision Performance lab to open Knoxville’s endurance athletes will be excited to learn about Provision’s new performance lab, which will be opening later this year. The clinic is a project of Provision physical therapist Dean Douglass and Dr. Kevin Sprouse.

The performance lab will feature a wide variety of services to fit the individual needs of any athlete, including:

General Endurance Running Specific: ■ Injury prevention and treatment ■ Gait Analysis (video 3D) ■ Consultations and endurance training ■ Gait Training Program ■ Nutritional testing and advice ■ Footwear Advice ■ Lab and radiographic advice ■ VO2 Max ■ Lactate Threshold

Cycling Specific:

Provision Physical Therapy Contact us today to find out more about our services Hours: M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., and by appointment Phone: 865.232.1415 E-mail: info@provisiontherapy. com

■ Nutritional Analysis ■ Bike Fit (video 3D) ■ Functional Movement Screens ■ Aerobar fit ■ Body Composition (DEXA) ■ Pedal stroke/cleat analysis ■ Basal Metabolic Rate ■ VO2 Max ■ Spirometry ■ Lactate Thresho

Meet Dr. Sprouse: Dr. Kevin Sprouse graduated from Bearden High School. He attended Wake Forest University, majoring in Exercise Science.

Following medical school at Virginia Tech / VCOM, he completed a residency at New York Methodist Hospital.

Dr. Sprouse has varied and highly specialized experience and has done extensive research in the field. He now works as an emergency physician in Knoxville and travels internationally as a team physician for Team Garmin-Sharp-Barracuda Professional Cycling Team. He is a regular contributor to Road magazine.

At the Provision Performance Lab, he will make this superior level of training and treatment available to area athletes, helping them achieve their goals and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.

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Farragut library events The Farragut Branch Library is located at 417 N. Campbell Station Road. A parent or guardian must accompany each child, except for older preschool, during Storytime and events. Info: 777-1750.

■ Monday, Nov. 5, 10:30 a.m., Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5.

■ Tuesday, Nov. 6, 10:30 a.m., Older Preschool Storytime for ages 4-6; 4 p.m., Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Storytime: “How Many Cats?”Wednesday, Nov. 7, 10:30 a.m., Baby Bookworms for infants to age 2.

■ Thursday, Nov. 8, 10:30 a.m., Toddler Storytime for ages 2-3.

■ Friday, Nov. 9, 10:30 a.m., Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5.

THROUGH FRIDAY, NOV. 9 Strang art show at Town Hall The Town of Farragut will host the Frank R. Strang Senior Center “Joy of Watercolor” Art Show through Friday, Nov. 9, at the Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive.

The pieces are from classes taught at the Strang Center, 109 Lovell Heights Road, which serves Knox Countians 50 and over.

Regular hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. Admission is free.

THROUGH FRIDAY, NOV. 16 Tennessee Basketball exhibit The Farragut Folklife Museum will host the exhibit “Pride and Traditions of Tennessee Basketball” weekdays through Friday, Nov. 16, at the museum, housed in the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive.

The exhibit features items from the personal collection of Knox County Commissioner R. Larry Smith and includes vintage uniforms and shoes, championship memorabilia, and programs, pictures and pamphlets spanning the entire history of the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team.

Museum hours are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission is free.

MONDAY, NOV. 5 Job Resources Group The Job Resources Group will meet from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at Concord United Methodist Church, 11020 Roane Drive.

The group provides assistance in preparing for interviews, revising resumes and finding employment.

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enhances balance and revitalizes life. A yoga mat is required.

Betty Kalister is the instructor. Cost is $60.

Registration deadline has passed. For more info, call 865-966-7057.

TUESDAY, NOV. 6 Pilates classes The Town of Farragut is offering a seven-week series of Pilates classes from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 6-Dec. 18, in the Community Room of the Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive.

Pilates is a mind-body exercise that works the whole body. It focuses on correct use of core muscles, spinal alignment and proper breathing. Pilates helps to reduce injury, recover from injury and promote muscular balance. The class mixes in some yoga poses to enhance flexibility, strength and breathing.

Simon Bradbury is the instructor. Cost is $70.

Registration deadline has passed. For more info, call 865-966-7057.

TUESDAY, NOV. 6 Nativity Pageant choir The Knoxville Nativity Pageant is seeking men and women for its 150-voice 2012 choir.

The choir will hold rehearsals on Tuesdays, Nov. 6, 13 and 27, at Central Baptist Church of Bearden, 6300 Deane Hill Drive. Registration begins at 6 p.m., and rehearsals start promptly at 7 p.m. No audition is required.

The dress rehearsal will be at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 1, with lunch at 12:15 p.m., at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. Performances will be at 3 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 2, and 7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, Dec. 3-4, at the coliseum.

For more info, visit www.knoxvillenativity.com or explore the pageant’s Facebook page.

WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 7-11 ‘Will Power!’

The University of Tennessee Department of Theatre will present “Will Power!” Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 7-9, and Sunday, Nov. 11, at the Lab Theatre. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. weekdays and at 2 and 7:30 p.m.

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Associate professor Kate Buckley used some of William Shakespeare’s “greatest hits” to piece together “Will Power!” Six undergraduate actors play 42 characters and do monologue scenes, excerpts from 19 plays and six songs.

Admission ranges from $5 for UT students to $15 for adults. For ticket info, visit www.clarencebrowntheatre.com.

THURSDAY, NOV. 8

Zumba classes The Town of Farragut is offering a six-week series of Zumba classes on Mondays, Nov. 5-Dec. 17 (excluding Dec. 3), in the Community Room of the Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive.

Zumba is a cardio-based workout designed to tone the entire body. Using primarily Latin-influenced music, the routines feature interval sessions where fast and slow rhythms are combined to tone and sculpt the body while burning fat.

Karen McKinney is the instructor. Cost is $45.

Registration deadline has passed. For more info, call 865-966-7057.

TUESDAY, NOV. 6

Beginning jewelry class The Town of Farragut is hosting a beginning jewelrymaking class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive.

Instructor Sheila Akins will teach students how to make a bracelet and earrings to take home. Cost is $35, all supplies included. Deadline to register and pay is Tuesday, Nov. 6.

For more info and to register, visit www. townoffarragut.org or call 865-966-7057.

THURSDAY, NOV. 8 Fitness open house

Yoga classes The Town of Farragut is offering a six-week series of yoga classes from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 6-Dec. 11, in the Community Room of the Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive.

Yoga provides flexibility and strength with a calm mind free of stress, and it reverses the aging process,

KoKo FitClub, 153 Brooklawn St., will host an open house from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8.

Dr. Larry Kilgore from the UT Cancer Institute at UT Medical Center will discuss the relationship between obesity and increased cancer risk; Kevin Pack from the Runner’s Market will discuss correct footwear; and Elizabeth Neutens from Race Day will talk about raceday events.

There will also be a representative from the All About You post-mastectomy boutique. Chair massages will be provided by Wow Massage, and a three-month membership will be given away.

Refreshments will be served. For more info, call 865-671-4005.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, NOV. 8-9 Driver refresher course AARP volunteers will teach a driver-safety course 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 8-9, at the Community Room in the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive.

Open to anyone 50 or older, the course is designed to cover such topics as age-related physical changes and declining perceptual skills and to serve as a refresher course for the rules of the road, local driving problems and license renewal requirements.

Participants must be 55 or older and complete eight hours of class time to be eligible for a discount (up to 10 percent) on their auto insurance. Participants must attend both days to be eligible.

Cost is $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-AARP members. Please bring cash or check payment to the first class. Participants must bring their AARP membership card or number to the first class to receive the $2 discount. Membership numbers can be obtained by calling 1-888-687-2277.

As a Veterans Day special, veterans of any age and from any military branch and their spouses can take the course at no charge; ID required.

Registration deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 6. For more info, call Connie Barr, 865-288-0721. To register, call 966-7057.

FRIDAY, NOV. 9 Veterans Day reception The Farragut Folklife Museum at the Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive, will host a reception in honor of Veterans Day from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9.

Local veterans and their guests are invited to enjoy refreshments in their honor and tour the museum. The event is free and open to the public.

For more info, contact museum coordinator Julia Jones-Barham, julia.jones@townoffarragut.org or 865-966-7057.

SATURDAY, NOV. 10 Holiday Craft & Bake Sale The Crafters of the Community Church in Tellico Village will hold their annual Holiday Craft & Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 10, in the Christian Life Center next to the church, 130 Chota View Trace, Loudon.

Hand-crafted seasonal and gift merchandise for sale will include fall and Christmas wreaths and arrangements, mailbox covers, hand-painted ornaments, items for children and babies, bridge tallies, Mahjong purses, placemats, table runners and hostess gifts.

There also will be homemade baked goods and the group’s famous “Jezebel” spread.

Proceeds benefit the Child Advocacy Center, Good Samaritan Center, Good Shepherd Center, Habitat, scholarships and other nonprofit organizations.

SATURDAY, NOV. 10 Terra Madre Holiday Sale Terra Madre, Women in Clay, will hold its third annual Holiday Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at The Pavilion at Hunter Valley Farm, 9133 Hunter Valley Lane, off Keller Bend Road.

Handmade pottery and clay works by an eclectic group of female clay artists with diverse approaches to clay will be available. Terra Madre members participating in the show and sale include Elaine Barnes, Gray Bearden, Judy Brater, Pat Brown, Rose Campbell, Jane Cartwright, June Crowe, Tina Curry, Susan Cwiek, Valerie Eiler, Candy Finley-Brooks, Amy Hand, Janet Harper, Liz Howell, Becky Ibrahim, Lisa Kurtz, Stephanie Levy, Janice Lewis, Patty Lewis, Wendie Love, Bett McLean, Jackie Mirzadeh, Marion Schlauch, Shauna Stevens, Linda Sullivan, Rikki Taylor, Kathy Veverka and Belinda Woodiel-Brill.

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The Grill at Highlands Row The Grill offers a wonderful variety of regional fare in a comfortable atmosphere. The menu features steaks, burgers and salads with a sophisticated southern flair, paired with unique items such as okra fries, grilled asparagus or Sweetwater Valley mac and cheese. Take your taste buds on an adventure with a delicious farm raised elk burger, cheowa chicken or fresh mountain trout (pictured with applewood smoked bacon and spinach with butter browned gnocchi and tomatoes on the side). The Grill is open 5-10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday for brunch. They are located at 4705 Old Kingston Pike (behind Mayo’s). Info: 851-7722.