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Birds, blooms and builders

BUZZ Ed and Bob to Fountain City Ed and Bob’s Night Out in Knox County will be in Fountain City. Knox County’s at-large commissioners Ed Brantley and Bob Thomas will be at Sam & Andy’s at 2613 West Adair Dr. just off of North Broadway from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 22. All residents are invited to discuss concerns.

You know it’s spring when volunteers start construction on this year’s Habitat homes. Future homeowner Nikecia White and Home Federal vice president Chris Rohwer got an early start on the bank’s 26th Habitat home, this one in North Knoxville, on March 12. For White, an adult caregiver at Sertoma Center, the home means greater safety and security for her family. Home Federal Bank is Knoxville Habitat for Humanity’s longeststanding covenant partner.

Emory Road chat Gerald Green, executive director of the Metropolitan Planning Commission, will meet from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at the Powell branch library on Emory Road with interested residents, sponsored by the Enhance Powell committee of the Powell Business and Professional Association. Discussion items include: ■Possible rezoning to general commercial of the Sternberg property – 35 acres adjacent to the library. County Commission has asked MPC to restudy this after MPC’s initial rejection. ■Site plan for 220-apartment units on Emory near Central Avenue Pike. Grading is underway. ■Possible Neighborhood Conservation overlay for Emory Road business district near Powell High School and the Depot Street area. What would it include? What is the process for getting it? Info: Justin Bailey, 9479000, or Sandra Clark, 6618777.

Powell reunion The Powell High Alumni Reunion will be held Saturday, April 2, at the Jubilee Banquet Facility, 6700 Jubilee Center Way. Registration begins at 4:45 p.m., with a buffet meal at 6. Cost: $24 plus alumni fees of $10. Reservations deadline: Monday, March 21. Donations to the scholarship fund can be mailed to PHAA, PO Box 111, Powell, TN 37849. Program advertising is available by contacting Vivian McFalls, 607-8775 or mcfalls57@ frontiernet.net. Info/reservations: Lynette Brown, 947-7371 or LBrown8042@aol.com.

Meet Gen. Tyson Ever wondered why so many things around here are named “Tyson�? Jim Tumblin writes about Gen. Lawrence Tyson’s life.

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Major sewer upgrade ahead By Sandra Clark Hallsdale Powell Utility District is about to launch its biggest project yet. A $30 million investment will replace the district’s main sewer line from I-75 to the wastewater treatment plant on Beaver Creek Drive. President Darren Cardwell said the 48-inch main line will be roughly 27,000 linear feet or almost five miles of pipe. Design is underway, and HPUD representatives are seeking easements now, Cardwell said. “We hope to start construction behind the new Kroger store on Emory Road next summer. HPUD is under a consent order to improve water quality in Beaver Creek. The new sewer trunk line will help by moving more wastewater to the treatment plant faster, especially during heavy rains. A storage tank now under construction on Dry Gap Pike is another way HPUD is tackling the

This tank, under construction by Hallsdale Powell Utility District on Dry Gap Pike at Brickey-McCloud School, will hold five million gallons of waste water. Photo by S. Clark

problem of sewer system overflows. The tank will hold up to five million gallons of wastewater, Cardwell said. “We’ll set up automated controls so that as sewer pipes fill up, some of the wastewater will be pumped into the stor-

age tank.� It will be held and released back into the pipeline when the rains abate. Cardwell expects the tank to be finished by October. It will be painted with a dome roof.

Ted Hall to speak at prayer breakfast News anchor Ted Hall will speak at the annual prayer breakfast sponsored by the Halls Business and Professional Association. The event starts at 7:30 a.m. Friday, March 25, at Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Ted Hall returned to Knoxville as news anchor for WVLT-TV in 2014 after working for seven years as news anchor at WXIA in Atlanta. Before that he was a reporter and anchor at WBIR-TV in Knoxville for 18 years. He and wife Lesa lived in the Brickey area. Tickets for the catered event are $10 and available from Sue Walker at swalker@ tindells.com or 922-7751 or at the door. It is open to all.

Arnold tells leaders they must ‘fight’ By Betsy Pickle On the day after the Super Bowl, Pastor Daryl Arnold turned on the TV expecting to see interviews with the players who had fought so valiantly on the field the night before. Instead, the media was focused on the halftime show Daryl Arnold and what pop superstar Beyonce wore, said and did. At the city’s recent Neighborhood Awards & Networking Luncheon, Arnold told leaders from 100 neighborhoods across the city that he wasn’t there to talk about halftime, that he was there to “celebrate your fight on the field.â€? “Because if we’re going to be a great city, if we’re going to be a great community, if we’re going to have great neighborhoods ‌ then you’re going to have to fight for those neighborhoods to be great,â€? Arnold told the crowd at the Knox-

ville Convention Center. Arnold, pastor of the Overcoming Believers Church, knows a few things about bringing community together. He took on that job in the wake of the shooting death of Fulton High School sophomore Zaevion Dobson in December. “Zaevion’s death really just raised to the surface something that has been happening a long time,â€? said Arnold, a Chattanooga native and Knoxville College graduate who started OBC 13 years ago. “A long time people have been dying in our communities. “I’ve buried well over 70 people, most of them very young people, in 13 years. ‌ The good news is that although it’s been a fight, the fight has been worth it.â€? He said that two years into his Knoxville ministry he began to turn his attention “from trying to build the church to trying to build the community because as I read in the scriptures and I started thinking about the life of Christ, Christ was never trying to build a church. He was always trying

to transform the lives of people in the community.â€? Noting that he is a preacher, not a politician, Arnold used his strengths in his keynote address. He described certain societal ills as “weapons of mass destruction that have been designed to destroy our communities.â€? No. 1 is “a principality,â€? he said. “There’s a real devil that is trying to destroy our communities. When children kill children, that’s the devil.â€? Another “WMDâ€? is poverty. “Within a five-mile radius of my church, 211 Harriet Tubman ‌ the average income is $9,800 a year annual household. Something’s not right about that. “We’ve got to figure out a way to bring jobs into our communities. We’ve got to figure out a way to lift our communities up when it comes to economic success and stability.â€? Arnold, the youngest of five children raised by a single mother, said parenting is another landmine.

“We all know that people who are raised up in (single-parent) homes ‌ are more likely to go to jail, ‌ more likely to flunk out of school, ‌ more likely to enter into gangs and into violence. We understand that. “But you know what? My child is your child, and your child is my child because we’re supposed to be a community.â€? Pain is another thing wracking neighborhoods, especially in the inner city. Arnold said that after talking with a Vietnam War veteran who suffers from PTSD, he thought about the trauma imposed on youngsters routinely subjected to gun violence. “Don’t you know that that’s going to follow our young people throughout their lives? So we’ve got to be very careful about judging people because they have not reached the status that we think they should reach. You don’t know what they’re dealing with. I believe that all of our children

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Gen. Lawrence D. Tyson (1861-1929)

Lawrence Davis Tyson was born on July 4, 1861, the first son of Richard L. and Margaret Turnage Tyson, in Pitt County, N.C., near Greenville. The Tyson ancestors had been in Pitt County since the 1720s and, by 1860 at only 25 years of age, Richard Tyson owned a sizeable cotton plantation. By the end of the Civil War (1861-1865) the family’s net worth was markedly diminished but was still well above average. Young Lawrence first attended school on the family farm with his two younger sisters and, by 1873, he entered Greenville Academy. He won an appointment to West Point Military Academy by competitive examination, enrolled in 1879 and graduated in 1883. His first military action came in the mid-1880s when he served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Ninth Infantry fighting during the Apache Wars and participating in the capture of Geronimo. On Feb. 10, 1886, Tyson married Betty Humes McGhee, the daughter of Charles McClung McGhee, railroad financier and Knoxville’s leading businessman. By 1991 then 1st Lt. Tyson was appointed commandant of the University of Tennessee’s military science program, possibly due to the influence of his father-in-law. Lt. Tyson wasted little time markedly upgrading the program. He instituted classroom courses in tactics and began artillery training. Reflecting his West Point years, he held a weekly dress parade to instill military bearing and pride.

Jim Tumblin HISTORY AND MYSTERIES The ambitious professor simultaneously attended UT Law School and received his LL.B. degree in 1895. Two years later he resigned his army commission and began law practice in Knoxville with future Supreme Court Associate Justice Edward T. Sanford. He soon became president of the Nashville Street Railway Co., the first of many businesses he would lead. When the SpanishAmerican War began in 1898, Tyson was appointed by the President as a colonel in the volunteer infantry. He recruited and trained a regiment and led it to Puerto Rico. With the end of the war, he served as military governor of the northern sector of the island before he was mustered out of active service in 1899. Tyson resumed his law practice in Knoxville and became increasingly active in business. He founded and became president of the Knoxville Cotton Mills and the Knoxville Spinning Co. and was on the board of several coal- and iron-mining companies. He also had major interests in manufacturing and real estate and served on the boards of two banks. From 1902 to 1908 he served as a brigadier general and inspector general of the Tennessee National

Guard. As a Democrat, he was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives (1903-1905) and was the first person up to that time to be elected speaker during his first term. Prior to the 17th Amendment to the Constitution, state Legislatures elected U.S. senators and Tyson lost the 1913 contest by only a few votes. When the U.S. entered World War I, Tyson volunteered and the governor Redesigned by George F. Barber in 1907, Tyson House is now home to the UT Alumni Affairs and placed him in command Development Offices. Photo Courtesy of the C.M. McClung Historical Collection of the Tennessee National Guard. He was soon commissioned as a brigadier In 1920 Tennessee Tyson, 68, passed away on general and his unit became Democrats promoted him Aug. 24, 1929. After serthe 59th Brigade of the 30th for the vice-presidential vices at St. John’s EpiscoDivision, the “Old Hickory� nomination. He withdrew pal Church, where he had division. After training at his name and seconded served as a vestryman, he Camp Sevier in S.C., the bri- the nomination of the was interred in Old Gray gade embarked for France successful candidate, Cemetery. A tall obelisk in May 1918. They fought Franklin D. Roosevelt. marks his family plat. alongside the British and Roosevelt and the He had served the Australians in Belgium presidential candidate, city as president of the through July and August. Gov. James M. Cox of second Appalachian During the Second Som- Ohio, lost the election Exposition in 1911, was me offensive (Aug. 21 to to Warren G. Harding a member of the Sons of Sept. 2, 1918), after three and Calvin Coolidge. the Revolution, a Mason days of tough combat, Gen. Tyson won the and president of the board Gen. Tyson’s brigade broke popular election to the of trustees of the Lawson through the German’s Hin- U.S. Senate in 1924 where McGhee Library (1916denburg line at perhaps its he sponsored successful 1925). In memory of their strongest point. The 8,000- legislation to grant son, he and his wife had man 59th Brigade was in retirement benefits given land on SutherGen. Lawrence D. Tyson (1861almost continuous combat to World War I veterland Ave. for Knoxville’s 1929). Awarded the Distinguished until Oct. 20. The Brigade ans. His other major first municipal airport Service Medal for his service in won nine of the 12 Con- concerns during his and provided the land World War I, Gen. Tyson was also a gressional Medals of Honor service in the Senate for Tyson Park. prominent attorney, businessman earned by the 30th Divi- were national defense, Betty Humes Mcand U.S. senator. Photo courtesy of the sion, more than any other world peace and ecoGhee Tyson (1865Lawson McGhee Library division. Gen. Tyson was nomic development in 1933), their only daughawarded the Distinguished the South. In 1926 he ter, Isabella McGhee Service Medal. sponsored legislation Tyson (Kenneth N.) When the armistice was authorizing the creation of his military service and the Gilpin, and two grandsons signed on Nov. 11, 1918, Gen. the Great Smoky Mountains loss of his only son, Navy Lt. survived the general. Charles McGhee Tyson, in Tyson returned to Knoxville National Park. Dr. C. Drew Gilpin Faust, and resumed his many busiWhile he was still serv- air combat over the North Gen. Tyson’s great-grandnesses. He bought the Knox- ing in the Senate in July Sea in the waning days of daughter, is currently the ville Sentinel and became its 1929, Gen. Tyson required the war, he had never fully president of Harvard Unipresident and publisher and hospitalization for exhaus- regained his health. versity and an acclaimed Gen. Lawrence Davis author of several books. resumed his role in politics. tion. Due to the rigors of

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The Emory Road and other Knoxville DAR chapters came together Feb. 20 to celebrate George Washington’s birthday.

can succeed as long as they start in the same place.� Making sure young people find their purpose is crucial, Arnold said. They need to understand “that there’s something great inside of them. That they were not just created to live and to die, but every person that God created, He created them with purpose. “The moment you find your purpose, you stop existing and you begin to live.� Arnold’s final “p�oint was “place.� “We’ve got to have a safe place for these children be-

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During the event, the local chapters presented a check for $1,000 to the Guardian Trust Campaign, a permanent endowment to support the DAR Constitution Hall. More than a half million people visit the hall every year. HonorAir Knoxville got a check for $8,500, the first donation from DAR. Founder Eddie Mannis spoke briefly. HonorAir is a nonprofit organization that flies veterans to Washington, D.C., at no cost to them. Mannis recently received the 2015 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award for his outstanding contribu-

Emory Road Dar member Martha Raper, guest speaker Gen. Terry Haston and Emory Road DAR member Martha Cummings. Photo submitted tions to Knoxville, especially in establishing HonorAir. “When I started HonorAir I had no idea what the future held,� said Mannis. “I didn’t anticipate that after that first flight in October of 2007 we would be embarking on our 20th flight in 2016.� Mannis said HonorAir has served more than 2,600 WWII, Korea and Vietnam veterans.

“Community support such as this DAR contribution has been the driving force behind us being able to reach this milestone,� said Mannis. “We are grateful to the DAR for the financial support and encouragement they give to this program. We couldn’t do it without folks like them.� Diana West is a member of the Emory Road DAR

chapter. “The annual luncheon is a national DAR event to honor the life and service of George Washington,� said ■Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) meeting, West. “It is a great opportu10:30 a.m., Powell Library, 330 nity for area DAR chapters W. Emory Road. Program: Wilto come together.� lie Lane of the Knox County The Emory Road Chapter District Attorney’s Office will DAR will meet at 10:30 a.m. discuss “Domestic Violence.� Saturday, March 19, at the Info: 938-3187. Powell branch library.

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â– Fountain City Lions Club meets 6 p.m. each first and third Monday, Lions Community Building, 5345 N. Broadway.

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CALL FOR ARTISTS â– The Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville is seeking nomination for Poet Laureate for the city of Knoxville. The deadline for nominations to be received is Friday, April 1. Info/nomination forms: knoxalliance.com/ poet.html, or send an SASE to Liza Zenni, Arts & Culture Alliance, PO Box 2506, Knoxville, TN 37901. â– Knoxville Photo 2016 Exhibition: juried exhibition of photographic works to be held June 3-24 in the main gallery of the Emporium Cen-

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For a good time ‌ Call Bill Smith Many of you may not know there is a chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors that meets bi-monthly at Bradbury Community Center at Kingston. Now you know! For many years the group met at the old Ramsey’s Cafeteria near UT. Several members are nationally and perhaps internationally known for their knowledge and expertise in building and repairing timepieces. In February we were thrilled to have William “Billâ€? Smith, Bill Smith with his daughter, Donna Griffith. 94, present a program on Morse code. He received the NAWCC both to the railroads and He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engi- 2012 Dana J. Blackwell to overall communication. neering from UT Knoxville. Clock Award and received He shared examples of the He is a Fellow in the Brit- the Metalworking Crafts- equipment used in the early ish Horological Institute man of the Year 2000 Award days including a straight and a Silver Star Fellow in by the Joe Martin Founda- telegraph key and a sounder. the National Association of tion for exceptional CraftsHe reminisced about Watch and Clock Collectors manship. the telegraph key practice Smith’s talk was informa- set his father gave him as (NAWCC). In addition, he holds tive and entertaining from a young boy more than 80 multiple qualifications from start to finish. To get our at- years ago and then used the the American Watchmaker- tention and in jest, Bill be- same set to send the audiClockmaker Institute. He is gan by singing the first stan- ence a message using Morse also an avid radio amateur za of “How Great Thou Art.â€? code. He concluded by shar(W4PAL). He was awarded It worked and got a good ing a unique Mecograph the Legion of Merit by Gen. laugh. He then described the telegraph key designed in Douglas MacArthur for air- start of telegraphy in the ear- 1917 that had been restored craft instrument work that ly 1800s, the development put grounded New Guinea of the international Morse fighter planes back into the code by Samuel Morse and the critical importance of air quickly during WWII.

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Women are winning Women are winning. It is not even close, as in no contest. Women have the undivided attention of the University of Tennessee athletics department. Behind the walls, the immediate goal is no more controversy. Enough already. Maybe you noticed how the AD tiptoed around the new Athletics Hall of Fame by precisely equalizing the number of men and women to be honored. Simple system. Just leave out A.W. Davis and Heath Shuler and a few dozen other stars. The hall is part of the One Tennessee merger of men’s and women’s sports. Generally speaking, the women did not appreciate

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the watering down of their identity. There had been a Lady Volunteers hall of fame since the turn of the century. The women’s hall of fame was always politically correct. It inducted former UT president Edward J. Boling in the inaugural class. Soon thereafter selectors saluted Dr. Joe Johnson and Dr. Howard Aldmon. Dave Hart is not a hall of famer. It isn’t because the women don’t like him.

It’s because he is still here. Eligibility didn’t begin until five years after departure. How strange it is that the combined hall has equal numbers. Volunteer football men were grinding out full seasons, one without permitting a point, when college women were still restricted to “play days.” Indeed, there was a time when competitive sports were thought to be entirely too rigorous for the fairer sex. No sweat. No bruises. Heaven help us, they can’t be crashing into each other. It is mostly a secret but UT women dabbled with basketball in 1903. They lost both games. The opener was a 10-1 setback at the hands of Maryville College. There was a time when I knew who

scored that one point. There were worse embarrassments. Tennessee lost four years in a row to Farragut School of Concord. There was a humbling defeat at the hands of Central High of Fountain City (before annexation). University women finally won a game in 1910, abandoned basketball for a decade, tried it again for a few years and surrendered to nationwide hostility toward women’s sports. Victorian notions of docile femininity forced some great athletes into cheerleading, badminton and croquet. Line dancing came later. Sports for UT women were reborn quietly in 1958. A volleyball team appeared. Few noticed. Basketball resumed in 1960 but they didn’t even keep records. Ann Baker stirred some excitement in 1964. She was

Planning for traffic growth There have been several controversial road projects in recent years that have stirred different parts of northeast Knoxville neighborhoods to rise up in arms, often on opposite sides of each other. Many are still pending. Road fi xes like the proposed widening of Washington Pike east of I-640, the possibility of traffic controls at the intersections of Tazewell Pike and Briar Cliff, or at Beverly Road, or Shannondale Road where a school sits, inviting turns near a vision-obscuring hill. What’s going to happen at the rush-hour-congested Millertown Pike exit? ... or at the intersection at Jacksboro and Tazewell Pike? It’s time to step back and survey the entire field from 10,000 feet.

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Change is tough. And any significant road project stirs up angst. But piecemeal solutions are akin to plugging holes in a leaky dike with a finger. If you are not careful, you may soon run out of fingers. Finite budgets mean road building must be undertaken in a “piecemeal” or project-by-project manner. The important question is where are we going over time? Hopefully, we are guided in our actions by observing a master plan, attuned to demographic changes and

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trends. Eventually the puzzle pieces interlock. What should we do? We know from the 2010 Census that there has been substantial residential population growth in the northeast quadrant of the city and county. More people means more cars. The 2008 recession slowed that growth somewhat – but the economic wheels have started to turn again. Eastwest routes are limited. The normal pattern is for the residents to travel west to Broadway, the interstate or the mall shopping area. More cars means more congestion. MPC Director Gerald Green agrees we should plan ahead, not just put out fires. Remember reading “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” When Alice emerged

from the magical house, she asked the Cheshire Cat, who was sitting in a tree, the key question: “which way should I go?” Flashing his smile, the Cat replied: “It depends on where you want to end up.” Likewise, from our perch, a Small Area Plan is needed to find our way. The small area plan should cover transportation management and population-related growth from Tazewell south to Millertown, and generally east of Broadway and I-640 into the county where open farm land entices housing developers to build. MPC planners working with traffic engineers can create an efficient roadmap for the future. Individual projects will thereafter mesh nicely like gears in a

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a really good golfer – on the men’s team. She was also a really good student, first recipient of a Robert R. Neyland Academic Scholarship. Overall, there was calm or disinterest. In a year’s worth of Daily Beacons, campus newspaper, 196768, there were just two mentions of women’s athletic contests. U.S. Reps. Patsy T. Mink of Hawaii and Edith S. Green of Oregon kindled the fire. They co-authored legislation that became Title IX, an amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. President Richard Nixon signed it into law on June 23, 1972. The noble intent was to end gender discrimination in federally funded educational venues. College women seized the athletic opportunity and ran with it. In 1976, UT christened the women’s athletic de-

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

AAA pays tow bill for wrecks

“Recently a Shopper News article titled ‘Brantley wants relief for towing customers’ displayed a quote stating that AAA members involved in a crash are charged full price for a tow dispatched by AAA Roadside Assistance,” wrote Stephanie Milani of AAA. “AAA members receive the same roadside assistance benefits in crash situations as they do with a mechanical breakdown. If they are driving – or a passenger in – a type of vehicle covered by their membership plan, the tow dispatched through AAA is paid for by the club up to the number of miles covered on their membership. “For instance, a AAA Plus member’s passenger car involved in a crash could be towed up to 100 miles from the crash scene with no out-of-pocket expense to the member. In addition, if the member in this situation is a passenger, and the owner is not a member, the vehicle can still be towed under the member’s plan. “Members and nonmembers alike can see the full AAA Roadside Assistance plans at AAA.com/Benefits, then click on Compare Benefits.”

Swiss timepiece. One difficulty: MPC is currently understaffed. Often desirable “extra projects” languish behind day-to-day zoning and site plan review. We could fa-

cilitate MPC action by adding modest funding to hire a temporary consultant or staff member to prepare the Small Area Plan. The cars are coming, plan or no plan.

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Election Day in the rearview mirror A couple of days after the primary, an East Knoxville friend called to ask if I knew what the heck had happened in the First District County Commission race. This politically savvy woman was shocked that Evelyn Gill had beaten out Rick Staples in the Democratic primary. “Rick did everything right,� she said. “He was everywhere, but I didn’t see much of Evelyn. Plus, she had a blonde-headed white girl on her signs.� Having not yet looked at the numbers, I had no answer. Gill beating Staples was the second-biggest primary election surprise – after Jennifer Owen’s beating out the big money in the District Two school board race – but when I followed the advice of another friend who told me to go look at the individual precincts, the answer was clear as a Smoky Mountain stream: The Bernie Sanders effect. That seems a little odd, at first blush, since the First District is traditionally dominated by African American voters, a demographic that is going for Hillary Clinton by pretty wide margins, particularly in the South. But except for the Eternal Life Harvest Center on Western Avenue, where Clinton beat Sanders 73-53 (and Staples eked out a 55-50 margin over Gill), the western end of the district was feeling the Bern, and Gill and her husband, the popular entertainment promoter Michael Gill, have been full-on Sanders supporters for months. Her vote totals closely tracked those of Sanders. The west end trend started with Staples getting wiped out at Sarah Moore Greene, where downtowners vote. The tally there was Sanders 196 – Clinton 147, Gill 224 – Staples 68. At Fort Sanders it was Bernie 256 – Hillary 56, Gill 204 – Staples 55. At the O’Conner Center where Parkridge residents vote, Gill beat Staples 22798, outperforming Sanders, who prevailed 193-161 over Clinton. Moving eastward from the gentrified neighborhoods in the west end, Clinton and Staples fared much better. At Eastport, Clinton wiped Sanders out 333-63 and Staples beat Gill 238125. The result was similar at Fairgarden, where Clinton won 340-90 and Staples prevailed 244-141. At Austin-East, Clinton won 6525, Staples 126-45. And so it went, with Gill’s success tracking that of

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Betty Bean Sanders across the district. ■On the Republican side, the most frequent complaint had to do with the long lines on Election Day, and most of the blame was heaped on the Hart Intercivic voting machines, which use a dial system to cast the votes. In some of the larger precincts, voters were still lined up as late as 10 p.m. Election administrator Cliff Rodgers said expediting the process wasn’t his main concern. “The main things I was concerned about were, are they secure? Are they accurate? Nobody’s ever complained before.� Rodgers (and others) said that the biggest problem was on the Republican side of the ballot, where there were 14 presidential candidates and 140 would-be delegates to the Republican National Convention to choose from. And after each vote, the machine defaulted back to the top of the list, forcing endless scrolling. Democrats simply voted for a presidential candidate and left delegate selection to a party caucus. Knox County Democratic chair Cameron Brooks thinks the Republican way is silly: “They’re putting voters through a big rigmarole by having them sift through a ballot with x names on it for the ego trip of a few. The average voter could care less whether Brian Hornback or Susan Williams goes to the

RNC. For these poor voters to have to sit out there till after 10 o’clock in Farragut is ridiculous. It was a really long ballot. Scrolling down looking for a certain name has to spend a lot of time.� There’s another factor in the plethora of convention delegate candidates: last year, the General Assembly voted to reduce the signature requirement on qualifying petitions from 100 to 25. State GOP party chair

Ryan Haynes, a former state representative from the Farragut area, is having second thoughts about the change, which he thinks he might have voted for. “I don’t think anybody imagined that we were going to have this result when we reduced the number of signatures, and as party chair, I’d like to see it go back to 100. Funny how your perspective changes as you go through life.�

School bus driver who crashed at Safety City with busload of kids jailed for DUI By Betty Bean The driver who crashed a bus loaded with 26 Green Magnet School second graders on a field trip to Safety City Thursday, March 10, has been arrested and charged with DUI. No children were injured, but the bus crashed into an entrance gate Hollis Clay Walker, 78, of Powell, was taken to Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center after the crash. He was arrested upon his release on March 13. The warrant says he was unsteady on his feet, “thick tongued, slurred speech� following the incident. A post on the Knoxville Police DepartHollis Walker ment Facebook page says Walker was arrested and charged with DUI, reckless endangerment and simple possession. The day of the incident, Walker was in possession of 69 of 90 Kolonapin pills (a sedative used to treat seizures, panic disorders and anxiety) from a prescription filled earlier in the day. The warrant says he couldn’t remember whether he’d taken pills that morning. The prescription was not in his name. Walker is being held on a $4,500 bond. After the crash, the bus rolled onto a small grassy area near the front door of Safety City, and employees there got the children off and moved them to a safe place. Before they could return to the bus, Walker pulled away, sideswiped a fence and came to a stop in the parking lot. Emergency personnel found Walker slumped over the steering wheel and incoherent. This is not Walker’s first brush with the law. In 2014, General Sessions Court Judge Geoff Emery ordered him to stay out of Walmart and dismissed a theft charge against him after he completed diversion. A charge of DUI by consent incurred in 2014 was dismissed last year.

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Gov. Winfield Dunn signed the Natural Areas Preservation Act into law in 1971 (at right) and the event was re-enacted March 11 in Nashville at the Tennessee Green banquet. Dunn is now 88. Senate sponsor Bill Bruce (left) is now 80; and House sponsor Victor Ashe is 71. At right in both photos is career Conservation Department employee Bob Miller, now 75, who drafted the bill. Take-aways: Bruce is still tall, Ashe has gained some fashion sense, Dunn remains the best looking guy in the room, and nobody remembers Miller.

government Parkway extension in remission, not dead The Knox County primary is now two weeks behind us, but there are several results worth noting which have not received much notice. While former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received over 62 percent of the Democratic vote statewide, in Knox County, she only won 51 percent, while Sen. Bernie Sanders won 48 percent and in some precincts such as downtown Knoxville, Fort Sanders and 4th & Gill, Sanders exceeded 70 percent of the vote. At the Larry Cox Rec Center, Sanders beat Clinton 444 to 333 while in the predominantly African American precincts in East Knoxville, Clinton was getting 70 percent of the vote. In fact, Clinton only won over Sanders by 903 votes in all of Knox County. Clinton got 13,137 votes while Sanders had 12,234 votes. It certainly shows that Knox County Democrats are more liberal than their counterparts across the state and are not enthused over Clinton. While many thought the Hugh Nystrom, Janet Testerman and Jeff Ownby contest for County Commission would be close between Nystrom and Testerman, it was not. Nystrom won an outright majority of the total vote and won by large margins in Sequoyah and Deane Hill Rec Center. Testerman beat him in Pond Gap by only 7 votes. Nystrom had started ccampaigning over a year b before Testerman joined tthe race and it was imposssible for her to overcome tthe commitments Nystrom h had secured. The contest w was never on policy issues a as Nystrom and Testerman were similar on polim ccies. Marleen Davis, former dean of the UT Art and Architecture School, will be a credible candidate for the Democrats against Nystrom on Aug. 4, but she faces an uphill battle to prevail. Evelyn Gill defeated Rick Staples 1,703 to 1,506 for the Democratic nomination in County Commission District 1 – a race most picked Staples to win. This district is racially mixed with precincts both overwhelmingly black and overwhelming white. Staples carried the largely African American precincts which Clinton also carried. In the 12th ward, where Clinton beat Sanders 333 to 63, Staples beat Gill 238 to 125. At Fort Sanders, where Sanders

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won 256 votes over Clinton’s 56 votes, Gill won 204 votes to Staples’ 46. Clearly, there was a relationship between the Sanders votes and the Gill votes. Staples never saw this train coming down the track and Gill was shrewd and wise to link her campaign to Sanders. It paid off handsomely for her. While Cheri Siler had withdrawn her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Commission in District 7, her name remained on the ballot and Laura Kildare (her opponent) only got 56 percent of the vote for 1,797 votes over Siler’s 1,374. In fact, Siler won the 11th ward 217-212 despite having withdrawn from the race weeks before. Kildare has lots of work to catch up with Republican Michele Carringer in August to hold the seat now occupied by Amy Broyles for the Democrats. What can one say about the law director contest except Bud Armstrong is popular and well liked. County Mayor Tim Burchett’s TV endorsement of him was very effective. Rowell’s slogan of being a professional not a politician had little impact. Armstrong won over 60 percent of the vote and could be a viable candidate for county mayor in two years if he wanted to be. Rowell suggested he may run again in 2020 for law director. If so, he will need to retool his campaign and become active in GOP circles over the next four years. This election proved that the candidates with the most funding do not necessarily win; witness Rowell and Grant Standefer for school board. ■Mayor Rogero thought she had buried the James White Parkway extension, but last week the state TDOT commissioner, John Schroer, slipped into town and urged its revival at a luncheon to which the mayor was not invited. Schroer sees himself as a potential governor. Rogero must wonder if this project has nine lives. Legacy Parks and others that opposed this should be alert that the project is only in remission. It is not dead.

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SENIOR NOTES

Community center gears up for opening

■Senior Centers will be closed Friday, March 25. ■Corryton Senior Center 9331 Davis Drive 688-5882 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday Offerings include: exercise classes; cross-stitch, card games; dominoes, crochet, quilting, billiards; Senior Meals program, 11 a.m. each Friday. Main Munch: St. Patrick’s Day Potluck, 11:30 a.m., Thursday, March 17. Register for: Rope Easter Egg craft, 1 p.m. Monday, March 21. Free CPR and AED course, 1-3 p.m. Friday, April 8. ■Halls Senior Center 4405 Crippen Road 922-0416 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday Offerings include: card games; exercise classes; quilting, dominoes, dance classes; scrapbooking, craft classes; Tai Chi; movie matinee 2 p.m. each Tuesday; Senior Meals program, noon each Wednesday. Veterans Services, 9-10 a.m., Wednesday, March 16. Register for: “Being Mortal� luncheon and movie, 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 21. Craft class: set your Easter table with style, 1 p.m. Thursday, March 24. ■CAC Office on Aging 2247 Western Ave. 524-2786 knoxooa@knoxseniors. org ■Knox County Senior Services City County Building 400 Main St., Suite 615 215-4044 Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ■Senior Citizens Information and Referral Service 2247 Western Ave. 524-2786 knoxseniors.org

By Ruth White The Heiskell seniors are enjoying their brand new meeting spot and, thanks to Janice White and a host of volunteers, the Community Center on Emory Road just east of Bojangle’s will be ready for daily activities to begin on Monday, April 4. To kick off the March meeting, Pam Epperly with Omni Visions discussed her work with the agency and with foster children. Epperly has fostered over 90 children in the past 14 years and has adopted five children herself. She told the group that full- and parttime foster parents are always needed. She also mentioned items that are always needed by foster families, including brushes/combs, hair products, toothbrushes/tooth-

Powell Florist donated floral decorations and greenery to the Heiskell seniors for their monthly meeting. paste, diapers/pull-ups, tote bags, make up and school supplies. The senior adults will be collecting items and donations may be brought to the community center. Prior to lunch, which was sponsored by Thrivent Financial, White handed out calendars filled with tons of activities for area senior adults to enjoy. Every Monday a line dancing class will

be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $3 per class. Every day seniors can enjoy playing cards, working puzzles, board games, browsing the library or just hanging out and visiting with friends. The calendar for April includes: Thursday, April 7: crafts/cards/games with a light lunch served; Thursday, April 14: senior luncheon with guest speaker, lunch and bingo. The theme will be April in Paris; Tuesday, April 19: Veterans Services office representative will be at the center from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for oneon-one assistance to veterans and family members; Thursday, April 21: bingo marathon, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with lunch served for $3. Bingo is free and participants don’t have to attend the entire time.

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Janice White prepares to hand out prizes to the winners of the word game played at the center.

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By Sandra Clark Mary Nelle Robbins is a hoot. She’s also extremely creative. Robbins worked at UT for 22 years before retiring, but she’s created jewelry since she was “a kid.� Now living at Sherrill Hills in West Knoxville, Robbins participated in a recent “show-n-tell.� Her potato jewelry was a hit. She takes a regular Irish potato, cuts it into cubes and inserts a toothpick into each cube. Then she wraps the cubes to draw out moisture. After about two weeks, the cubes are half the size and contorted into odd shapes. She then paints the cubes and removes the toothpicks, leaving a hole for the string. She strings the potatoes with various art elements to create colorful necklaces and brace-

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lets. And, she says, if all else fails, she’ll just eat them!

Support group Morning Pointe of Powell sponsors a free group for those with a loved one experiencing Alzheimer’s or dementia on the last Monday of each month at 1 p.m. Led by professionals, it features guest speakers. It’s a time to find answers and

support and to relax. Light refreshments served. Morning Pointe of Powell is located on the campus of Tennova North at 7700 Dannaher Drive. Info: morningpointe. com or 865-686-5771.

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Generating excitement By Cindy Taylor

The Rev. Dr. Hollie Miller will bring the message at the 2016 MidlandNor thern Evangelism Conference, set for 6 p.m. Sunday, March Miller 20, at Clear Springs Baptist Church, 8518 Thompson School Road. The Rev. Michael Viles is the director of missions for Midland-Northern Association. “We were hoping that the new Clear Springs building would be ready in time for

the conference but that isn’t going to happen,� said Viles. Dr. Miller is fast approaching 30 years as senior pastor at Sevier Heights Baptist Church. He accepted the call to preach at age 25 and has since earned Doctor of Ministry and Master of Divinity degrees. Miller and wife Paula have three children, all of whom serve in ministry capacities. The Rev. Jerry Vittatoe is evangelism director for the Midland-Northern Association. Viles said he and Vittatoe spend time in prayer each year before the conference seeking God’s will for whom the speaker

should be. He said Miller spoke last year and there were many requests to have him return for the 2016 conference. Viles says the conference objective is threefold. “This is a great opportunity for our pastors and church members in the association to come together for worship and for fellowship. And of course a main goal is evangelism.� Viles says church members are encouraged to bring the un-churched with them to the conference and many have come to the Lord during past gatherings. As the largest facil-

ity in the association, Clear Springs has hosted the conference since its beginning in 2006. The Midland-Northern Association ranges from Blount to Hancock counties. More than 15 churches are usually represented and more than 500 guests are expected to attend this year’s event. Viles says the conference has grown through the years and is always a great opportunity to worship with other believers and non-believers alike. The community is invited to share this special time of worship. “We need to be brighter and bolder witnesses for Christ. This conference always generates excitement for sharing our faith.�

Walk with Jesus at Powell Church By Cindy Taylor If you’re looking for an event that will inspire and engage your family this Easter look no further than Powell Church. The church will sponsor “Walk with Jesus� 3-5 p.m. on Palm Sunday, March 20. The event is in its second year. It is an interactive time of storytelling and encouragement based on the final week in the life of Jesus Christ. Stations will be set up throughout the church. Visitors will be greeted at the door then escorted through each individual experience. The initial idea for the different stations was a collaboration between church members Kristie Pittman and Frankie Holt. “Last year there was an overwhelmingly positive response,� said Pittman. “Families and children in particular learned a lot about Holy Week and the traditions associated with each day.� Pittman says the majority

of the work done by herself and Holt in the beginning each year is talking and praying through God’s plan for the event. “Being flexible is extremely important since we know that for God’s plan to come to fruition we have to let go of our plans for the event.� Once major decisions are made the two begin recruiting volunteers. Many members will use vacation days to help out with the plans. Holt is also in charge of costume design. Pittman says volunteers are essential to the success of the experience. They staff the registration table and then assign guides to those attending. The guide sets the scene. Guests will walk through the last moments of Jesus’ life as though they were actually there, complete with scenery. Actors (volunteer church members) will be at the stations in period dress, telling their story from a first person point of view and will interact

Powell Church member Dave Locke portrays Jesus entering the gates of Jerusalem as volunteers wave palm branches during last year’s Walk with Jesus at Powell Church. Photo submitted with guests. Stations will include Palm Sunday in Jerusalem, the Last Supper in the upper room, Jesus taken away in the Garden of Gethsemane and the Resurrection by the empty tomb. Each station will feature an activity to help guests remember what happened during that day in the life of Jesus. Pittman says this is intended to help them apply the experience to things going on in their own lives.

■Cross Roads Presbyterian, 4329 E. Emory Road, hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry 6-8 p.m. each second Tuesday and 9-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday. ■Ridgeview Baptist Church, 6125 Lacy Road, offers Children’s Clothes Closet and Food Pantry 11 a.m.-2 p.m. each third Saturday. Free to those in the 37912/37849 ZIP code area.

Classes/meetings

â– First Comforter Church, 5516 Old Tazewell Pike, hosts MAPS (Mothers At Prayer Service) noon each Friday. Info: Edna Hensley, 771-7788. â– Powell Church, 323 W. Emory Road, hosts Recovery at Powell at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. The program embraces people who struggle with addiction, compulsive behaviors, loss and life challenges. Info: recoveryatpowell.com or info@ powellchurch.com.

Special services

■Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, 9 and 11 a.m., Palm Sunday, March 20. All children are invited to participate in the Palm Parade, which begins both services. Info: beaverridgeumc.org; 690-1060. ■Bookwalter UMC Chancel Choir, 4218 Central Avenue Pike, will present the Easter cantata “Champion of Love� 6 p.m. Sunday, March 20. Everyone welcome. Info: 689-3349. ■Cedar Ford Baptist, 3201 Highway 61 E. in Luttrell, will present “Jesus, Savior of the World� 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 25-26. Everyone welcome. Info: 992-0216. ■Faith UMC, 1120 Dry Gap Pike, will host the choirs of Faith and Inskip UMC presenting the Resurrection musical “The Day He Wore My Crown,� 6 p.m. Sunday, March 20. Visitors welcome. Potluck supper follows. Info/reservation: 688-1000.

And I, when I am lifted up ‌, will draw all people to myself. He said this to indicate the kind of death he was to die. (John 12: 32-33 NRSV) There is a painting of Jesus that hangs in the chancel of the church where I worship. The text quoted above is printed underneath it. I don’t know who painted it, my research online notwithstanding. There are some six thousand paintings of Christ available on line, and frankly I gave up the search after looking at about 600. I have worshipped in that church for almost three years, but it was only last Sunday that I read that quote with new understanding. I have understood it literally, in reference to Jesus’ being lifted up on the cross, which is not incorrect. John, the Gospel writer, certainly understood it that way, being the only disciple with courage enough to be present at the crucifi xion. Now I think that perhaps Jesus intended it with a double meaning as well. Because last Sunday, I read it again, and thought with utter surprise and con-

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viction, “That’s our job! We should be lifting up Jesus to the whole world! If we don’t let people know about Jesus and what He means to us – not only with words but by our actions as well – we have failed as disciples. I don’t mean we need to tackle strangers on the sidewalk and convert them on the spot. But we should not be afraid to speak His name, either; we should not hesitate to lift Him up, to say what He means to us, when given the opportunity. I am reminded of the famous motto of Boys Town, USA: “He ain’t heavy; he’s my brother!� Because to a Christian, “He ain’t heavy; He’s my savior!�

HEALTH NOTES ■Alzheimer’s seminar, 6-7:30 p.m. April 14, Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Merchant Drive. Presented by East Tennessee Personal Care Service and Andrew Dougherty, president of Medinteract. Topics include: testing, preventative treatment options and how to improve overall cognitive function. Free event. Info/registration: 688-4343. ■“Caring & Coping� Caregiv-

ing Conference, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, Rothchild Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike. Presented by Alzheimer’s Tennessee. Info/ registration: 544-6288 or alzTennessee.org. ■Peninsula Lighthouse Group of Families Anonymous meetings, 6:15-7:15 p.m. each Tuesday, 1451 Dowell Springs Blvd. Newcomers welcome; no dues/fees; no sign-up; first names only. Info: Barbara L., 696-6606 or PeninsulaFA2@aol.com.

FAITH NOTES Community services

“Our prayer is that after walking through this event families will not only have a better understanding of what Easter is about but have the tools to be able to talk about it with one another. We hope to create a wonderful experience for everyone who attends. This is truly a community event.� Powell Church is at 323 West Emory Road. Info: powellchurch.com or 938-2888.

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â– Fountain City Presbyterian Church, 500 Hotel Road in Fountain City, will hold Palm Sunday services 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. March 20; Easter services 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 27. The annual Palm Sunday churchwide Easter egg hunt will be held 4 p.m. Info: fountaincitypres. org or 688-2163. â– Mount Hermon UMC, 235 E. Copeland Road, will host Easter Sunrise service 7:30 a.m. Sunday, March 27. Following the service, breakfast will be served. Everyone welcome. â– Nave Hill Baptist Church, 1805 Walker Ford Road, Maynardville, will present an Easter play 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19. â– Powell Presbyterian Church, 2910 W. Emory Road, will host the following special services: Sunday, March 20, Palm Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Thursday, March 24, The Last Supper Worship, 7 p.m.; Easter Sunday, March 27, Pancake Breakfast, 9:30 a.m., Worship, 10:30 a.m., Community Easter Egg Hunt, 11:30 a.m. Info: 9388311; www.powellpcusa.org. â– St. James Episcopal Church, 1101 N. Broadway, will host the following services: Maundy Thursday, March 24, Holy Eucharist Rite II and Foot Washing, 7 p.m.; Good Friday Liturgy, noon and 7 p.m. with Stations of the Cross, 1 and 3

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Aaron Woods set to graduate from TSU Aaron Woods, Halls High class of 2011, completed his collegiate football career last fall at Tennessee State Universit y. After redshirting his freshman year, Aaron Woods was a perfect 436/436 snaps (field goals, extra points, and punts) as a four-year starter at long snapper. He also made five tackles on special teams. He was a fouryear letterman and served as captain his senior year. Aaron recently attended the Zauner NFL Specialist Combine in Phoenix, Ariz. Woods was also successful off the field, making the Ohio Valley Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll three

times and the TSU honor’s program. His most recent honor was Tennessee State University’s 2015 National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete of the Year. Aaron will graduate in May with a degree in human performance sport science with a concentration in physical education and a minor in history. While away at college, Aaron also found his love for music (especially Christian music) and learned to play the guitar and sing. He has put those talents to use singing in church, preparing the music for summer church camps, and singing/playing with the group OakFire. Aaron is the son of Donnie and Regina Woods and brother to Kristin, Heather, and Calah. Grandparents are Carl and Loueva Woods, and the late Roy and Mary Wilkerson.

Eleven students took the stage and competed to be named Gibbs Idol. Only one walked away with the honor, but all of the students did an outstanding job. Pictured after the event are: (front) Samantha Owens, Grace Johnson, Hunter Smith, Amanda Theilen, Lauren Lewellyn, Tayler D’Lugos, Haleigh Jacobs; (back) Vernisha Polite, Logan Paul (who accompanied Kobe Wheeler on mandolin), David Kouns, Kobe Wheeler and Taylor Hensley. Photos by R. White

Wheeler wins as Gibbs goes Idol Gibbs High hosted Gibbs Goes Idol last week and crowned Kobe Wheeler to represent the school at the CTE Idol competition to be held in Market Square on May 6. The winner of the county-wide event will have an opportunity to go to Nashville and record a song. Contestants at the Gibbs event included some excellent talent, and the judges had a hard time selecting the winner. Once the ballots were counted and totaled, senior Kobe Wheeler came out on top. Kobe sang “That’s What I’ll Be” by Chester See and was accompanied by Logan Paul on mandolin. Ninth grade contestants included Tayler D’Lugos singing “Something in the Water” by Carrie Under-

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wood and Lauren Lewellyn singing “Skinny Love” by Birdy. Representing the sophomore class was Haleigh Jacobs who sang “Look at Me” by Carrie Underwood. The junior class offered two contestants, including Taylor Hensley singing Carole King’s “Natural Woman” and Hunter Smith who played keyboard and sang “Say Something.” Senior participants included Grace Johnson singing “I Can Do Bad All by Myself” by Mary J. Blige;

Gibbs High teacher Dean Harned congratulates Kobe Wheeler for being named Gibbs Idol. He will represent the school during the CTE Idol competition on Market Square on May 6.

Samantha Owens with Miranda Lambert’s “Over You”; Vernisha Polite with John Legend’s “Ordinary People”; David Kouns on keyboard

with a song he wrote titled “Missing” and Amanda Theilen on keyboard with “Up to the Mountain” by Patty Griffin.

Sterchi students celebrate reading

Day honored by Shoney’s, WIVK Halls Elementary fifth-grade teacher Kelly Day was recognized as Shoney’s Teacher of the Month. He is pictured with Zoe Johnson, the student who nominated him. Zoe likes Day because he is super funny, nice and helps the students on their work when needed. She also said that he makes learning social studies a lot of fun. Photo by R. White

Graham honored at Gibbs What makes someone want to become a teacher? For Gibbs Elementary staff member Shannon Graham, it was Brenda Gratz, her teacher at Carter Middle School. Graham “She just did it for me,” Graham said of Gratz. “She always created time for her students and we always knew that she cared.” Graham has been a teacher for 20 years, having spent the last 15 at Gibbs, and her bubbly personality is a great fit for a sweet school. She says that you can’t find a better staff than those at Gibbs and she knows that whether in celebration or sadness, they come together for one another. She teaches second graders and loves teaching foun-

dations of reading. When the students get excited about reading, it’s heart-warming to Graham and she loves when they dig deep and come up with interesting things to share with one another. “They are who they are,” she says about this age group. “They are just fun. They like to give lots of hugs, cards and other sweet things.” She was shocked when she was given the honor of Teacher of the Year but feels blessed to be recognized for her work. Always the extrovert, Graham knows everyone in the building, loves organizing school programs and builds relationships with the other staff members. She considers the kids and parents a wonderful asset to Gibbs but calls the school staff the core. When she isn’t working, Graham enjoys reading and spending time with her sons on the ball field.

During Read across America week, “Secret Service agent Bailey Weaver” and “U.S. President Caleb Crawley” make a visit to Sterchi Elementary on Career Day.

Third-grade students at Sterchi Elementary celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday earlier this month. Brian “Shoe” Shoesmith and WIVcK the Frog came to read to the students. Pictured are Chloe Reicher, Ava Grace Williams, Finley Cook and Denim Jackson. Photos submitted

SCHOOL NOTES Central High School

■ Mandatory meeting for all girls interested in trying out for the cheer squad will be held 6 p.m. Monday, March 21, in the auditorium. Student and parent must attend.

Corryton Elementary

■ Corryton Elementary is hosting a golf tournament,

Saturday, April 16, at Three Ridges Golf Course. Shotgun start will be at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $300/team ($75/golfer) and includes lunch, t-shirt, goodie bag and door prizes. There will be mulligans and red tees available and prizes awarded for closest to hole, longest drive, putting contest, first through third places and more. Info: 687-4573. Register at knoxschools.org/corrytones or by calling the school.

Halls Middle School

■ Dance team tryouts for Halls Middle School will be held April 5-8. Information is available from Jill Wright at Halls Middle and in the office of each feeder elementary school. For details contact jill. wright@knoxschools.org.

Halls High School ■ Halls High School cheer-

leading tryout clinic will be held Saturday, April 2, and Sunday April 3, with tryouts on Monday, April 4. There is a mandatory parent/candidate meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, in the high school commons. Individuals must have a current physical and at least a 2.25 GPA from the fall and current semester. If you are interested in signing up, email cheri.duncan@ knoxschools.org.

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The “Women in Jazz Jam Band� will take part in the festivities at this weekend’s “Women in Jazz Jam Festival.� Shown are Maria Williams, Kelle Jolly, Sarah Clapp-Gilpin, Evelyn Jack, Deidre Ford and Lettie Andrade De La Torre. Seated is Jeanine Fuller. Photo

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By Carol Z. Shane In our town, where Vols football and “cradle of country music� lore reign supreme, it’s good to remember that Knoxville is also very much a jazz mecca. Some of the planet’s finest players live here, the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra and UT jazz faculty are both worldclass, and the Knoxville Jazz Festival has its home here. This weekend brings a rare opportunity for jazz fans when the inaugural “Women in Jazz Jam Festival� takes place in downtown Knoxville and surrounding areas. The lineup is truly impressive. Featured artists include vocalists Katy Free, host of the weekly Singer Series at the Red Piano Lounge; Brooklyn transplant and versatile vocalist Jeanine Fuller; Lettie Andrade De La Torre, who sings both classical and jazz music; Sarah Clapp-Gilpin, a veteran not only of jazz

but of many stage musicals; Yasameen Hoffman Shahin, lead vocalist for the band “Electric Darling,� known for her vocal sass and soul; Dara Tucker, the nationally-recognized vocalist and songwriter who has to her credit many appearances in New York City, New Orleans, San Jose and the PBS show “Tavis Smiley�; local favorite Evelyn Jack, a member of the Knoxville Opera Gospel Choir and annual soloist for the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame; and Maria Williams, familiar to Knoxville audiences for 20 years. Also performing will be guitarist/vocalist/ bandleader Kukuly Uriarte, well-known locally as a force for Django-Reinhardt-inspired hot jazz and Hispanic culture through music and song; Nashvillian Christina Watson, who will be bringing her world-class jazz quartet; Oak Ridge’s Deidre Ford, director of the 17-piece Ensemble Swing

Time, in which she also sings and plays baritone sax; “Venus,� a quintet consisting of voice, bass, guitar, drums and keyboard; and local jazz luminary Kelle Jolly, host of WUOT’s “Jazz Jam with Kelle Jolly� and, along with her husband, saxophonist Will Boyd, 2015 recipient of the MLK Art Award. It’s Jolly, in fact, who has brought the whole thing together. She started singing jazz in high school, and became a fan of Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Patti Austin and Dianne Reeves. “Sarah Vaughan especially made an impression on me. She sang with such warmth and control. Her voice was velvety and rich.� She’s been singing and promoting the art of jazz ever since. “Singing jazz has given me purpose.� In addition to hosting her radio show and performing regularly, she and Boyd have traveled to Japan for the

last 10 years as jazz ambassadors. “All of our fondest memories together are connected to jazz.� The festival offers much more than great jazz performances. On Saturday morning, there will be vendors and workshops at the Emporium Center on Gay Street. WDVX’s “Jazz Me Blues� host Bradley Reeves will present a talk on women in the 1920s and 30s jazz era. Children will be encouraged to write their own blues lyric and sing it live. “Children have great ideas,� says Jolly. “We have to show them the options they have for creativity.� The “Women in Jazz Jam Festival� begins at noon this Friday, March 18, at the Knoxville Visitors Center, 301 South Gay Street, and runs through Sunday, March 20. Tickets/info: call 622-7174, visit http://womeninjazzjamfestival.com or email womeninjazzjamfestival@gmail.com.

is immediately apparent to those viewing the show. The categories include wildlife, scenic and travel. Paired with the photography exhibit are handmade books by members of the

Knoxville Book Arts Guild. The books are the perfect 3-D comp a n ions to the photos. They are always visually fascinating and can move the viewer to experience a display of wit or humor, an emotional reaction to a pictorial and verbal tale, or outright amazement at the cleverness of the a particular book design concept. The collection is large and boasts a wide range of

Fountain City its are free to the public year-round. This show runs through March 31. The Southern Appalachian Nature Photography artists hold a judged salon every February just before the FCAC exhibit. Half of the photographs are stunning black and white prints while the other half are in

glorious color. Not all of the subject matter is limited to the Appalachian area. Some of the photographers in the group have traveled beyond the United States. The high quality of the photography

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If you are still on the shelf when it comes to pickleball, you need to know that the game is a pretty big dill. Sorry. Couldn’t resist. That’s the problem with pickleball. Its name keeps newcomers confused: Is it real or a Nickelodeon challenge game? The masses aren’t that confused. Pickleball has taken the area by storm, and the city of Knoxville is hosting its first-ever pickleball tournament April 15-17. The tournament is open play with both singles and doubles divisions. Single tournaments begin on Friday, April 15, with doubles beginning on Saturday and mixed doubles on Sunday. Age brackets are 18-plus, 50-plus, 60-plus and 70 and older. Registration fee is $30. The tournament will be played on Knoxville’s 18 pickleball courts – 12 indoor and six outdoor – with West Hills Park courts being the host area. A mixture of tennis, badminton and ping pong, pickleball appeals to a wide age range of participants. The city has courts at West Hills Park, Christenberry Community Center, Deane Hill Rec Center, Inskip Rec Center, Lonsdale Rec Center, Milton Roberts Rec Center and South Knoxville Community Center. Tournament info: https://registration.knoxvilletn.gov. Click on Athletics and then Adult Pickleball.

Nature photography Make time to come by the Fountain City Art Center to experience the new and very visually engaging exhibit of handmade books and professional-quality nature photography. This early spring show has been an annual event for the past five years. All FCAC exhib-

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Curtain call: Steven Miller (cabbie), Eli Manning (Orderly Wilson), Carolyn Wells (Chauvenet and maid), Ben Pressley (Dr. Sanderson), Renee Denney (Betty Chumley), Katie Smith (Veta Simmons), Charles Denney (Dr. Chumley), Melisa Antrican (Nurse Kelly), Janna Axmacher (Myrtle Mae Simmons) and Scott Rutherford (Judge Omar Gaffney). Not pictured is Karl Hess (Elwood P. Dowd).

‘Harvey’ sells out two performances By Sandra Clark Attending a Powell PlayBob Longmire, director, house production is a safe showed his creative versatil- bet, but waiting to buy a ity by painting this portrait ticket at the door is high over the mantel. risk. Twice last week (of four performances) the Playhouse turned away people from the spring production of “Harvey� at the Jubilee Banquet Facility. Bob Longmire, making his acting debut at PPH, kept the 1945 Pulitzer prizewinning play moving briskly. And the new sound system, donated by Charlotte Johnson of Lambert Auto Parts, made listening easy. Longmire said the cast rehearsed three nights a week for a month. You know the story. A Carolyn Wells is the maid.

pleasant but eccentric bachelor, Elwood P. Dowd, enjoys the company of an imaginary white rabbit, “Harvey.� Elwood’s sister, Veta, moves back home after the death of their mother. Trying to fit in socially, Veta is appalled by Elwood’s odd ways. She secures the support of Judge Omar Gaffney, administrator of their mother’s estate, to commit Elwood to a sanitarium operated by the vaguely sinister Dr. Chumley. Charles Denney plays this role to perfection while his real-life wife, Renee, plays Chumley’s wife, Betty. A young psychiatrist, Dr. Sanderson, commits Veta by mistake and lets Elwood

leave the facility. A chase ensues as Dr. Chumley barhops to find Elwood before the reputation of his clinic is damaged. Eli Manning, a computer teacher at Karns Middle School, gave a strong performance as the orderly Duane Wilson. He’s the sanitarium’s muscle, but seemed open to know Harvey. His love interest is Veta’s daughter, Myrtle Mae (ably played by Karns High senior Janna Axmacher). Dr. Sanderson is stalked by the clinic’s nurse, Ruth Kelly. Karl Hess, making his debut at the Powell Playhouse, is Elwood P. Dowd. We hope to see more of Hess in future productions.

Carolyn Wells, a special find of Playhouse founder Nita Buell Black, was the nosey maid who just had to hear all the details of Veta’s captivity at the Chumley’s Rest. Wells is just flat funny. Scott Rutherford owned the character of Judge Gaffney. A graduate of Powell High School, he has fond memories of Mrs. Buell Black’s drama class. “Harvey� was dedicated to Hoyt Lansdell, an usher, performer and behindthe-scenes guy at Powell Playhouse. The cast also acknowledged the recent passing of Helen Seymour, a retired bank executive who volunteered as head usher for PPH.

Gina Jones, president of the Powell Playhouse, with Bob Longmire, who directed “Harvey�

CTE Spotlight: Focus on FulCom By Ruth White Students with an interest in communications should check out Fulton High School’s magnet program, FulCom. Falcon radio WKCS-fm is run by Russell Mayes, and on a recent sneak peek, students got some hands-on FHS student ambassador Sarah Emory (center) prepares Sierra experience in the station. Janaskie and Isabella Beal for their newscast in the FulCom Participants announced a song to be played on the ratelevision station. Photos by R. White dio, which Mayes recorded and put onto a jump drive for them to take home. In the digital design lab, instructor Sandy Campbell helped students create an illustration from scratch using Adobe Illustrator. Student ambassadors were on hand to help answer questions and provide guidance. The television station was a fun stop for students as they took part in a newscast and then watched the editing process with instructor FulCom instructor Steve Morrell assists a student in making a Tommy Givens. The edited materials were uploaded to magazine cover in the digital arts and design showcase.

the students’ jump drives for a keepsake of the day. Steve Morrell works in digital arts and design, and after snapping photos of each participant in the photography studio, he helped the models put themselves on the cover of a magazine using digital software. Morrell and his talented crew of students worked together to photograph each eighth grader present so that the web design team could create name badges for each. In the web design lab, Matt Mosley showed student participants how code can affect a website. The group also helped design and produce the name badges that students wore during the event. Whether in television, radio, web design or digital design, FulCom is a great place to learn skills that will be useful in building a successful career in the field of communications.

Student ambassador Graham Baer provides assistance as Jonathan Wellman reads from a script to record his announcement for an upcoming song on Falcon radio. Instructor Russell Mayes puts each recording on a jump drive for the students to take home.

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Presidents-elect get PETS training Volunteer: David Hall, chief operating officer, UT Medical Center

By Tom King It is said in the world of Rotary International that the most important job is being a club president – and Rotary has more than 34,000 clubs around the world. Club presidents have a big workload – they lead their clubs, engage and inspire members, promote Rotary in their communities and work to make weekly meetings and board of directors meetings both fun and productive. The Rotary year runs from July 1 to June 30. New club presidents begin their work at the weekly meetings the first week in July. But their work really begins in the months leading up to that first meeting. The primary training event is PETS – PresidentsElect Training Seminar. Six of the presidents-elect of the seven Rotary clubs in Knoxville will be in Nashville this week (March 18-20) at the Sheraton Music City Hotel. This is a multi-district event with presidents-elect from Districts 6780 in East Tennessee joining their counterparts from five other Rotary districts in Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky for intensive training and preparing for their year as

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Kevin Knowles Allen Pannell president. One of the presidentselect, Phyllis Driver of the Rotary Club of North Knoxville, had a schedule conflict this week and attended the PETS training in Natchez, Mississippi. Meet the presidents-elect of the Knoxville Rotary clubs: Rotary Club of Bearden: Ted Hotz, vice-president, Pugh and Co. Rotary Club of Knoxville Breakfast: Kevin Knowles, director, Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Rotarians from District 6780 will attend the 2016 District Conference on April 29-May 1 at the new Margaritaville Island Hotel in Pigeon Forge. On Thursday, April 28, the District Golf Tournament for “End Polio Now� will be played at the Noah Jones and Caleah Flemmings hold their prizes from U.S. Gatlinburg Country Club in Cellular. Photo by S. Clark Pigeon Forge.

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Rotary Club of Farragut: David Smoak, administrator, town of Farragut Rotary Club of Knoxville: Allen Pannell, faculty, UT ProMBA; director of business analytics, Graduate School of Business, Lincoln Memorial University Rotary Club of North Knoxville: Phyllis Driver, professor emerita of accounting at Carson-Newman University Rotary Club of Turkey Creek: Matt Jerrell, Gem Care Staffing Rotary Club of Knoxville

It’s Bearden Rotary vs. the Rotary Club of Knoxville – sorta. The 26th annual Knoxville Alzheimer’s Tennessee Walk will be Saturday, April 9, and the Bearden Rotarians have issued a challenge to Knoxville Rotary to see which club can make the most money. The walk will be held at the University of Tennessee Gardens, 2518 Jacob Drive (off Neyland Drive). Registration opens at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 11 a.m. Tom King is a retired newspaper editor, a Rotarian for 28 years and past president of the Rotary Club of Farragut. He can be reached at tking535@gmail.com

BUSINESS NOTES ■Fountain City Business and Professional Association meets 11:45 a.m. each second Wednesday, Central Baptist Church fellowship hall. President is John Fugate, jfugate43@gmail.com or 688-0062. ■Halls Business and Professional Association meets noon each third Tuesday, Beaver Brook Country Club. President is Carl Tindell, carlt@ tindells.com or 922-7751. ■Powell Business and Professional Association meets noon each second Tuesday, Jubilee Banquet Facility. ■Lauren Chesney has been hired as director of marketing and fundraising at Susan G. Komen Knoxville after working 16 years as director of community relations for Tennessee Smokies Chesney Baseball. Amy Dunaway is executive director. Chesney holds a bachelor’s degree in sports management from ETSU. Since 1997, Komen Knoxville has invested more than $6.68 million dollars in local breast cancer awareness projects.

The Vickie Bailey Team: Brittney, Vickie, Chuck and Clark

Local team is tops for Coldwell Banker The Vickie Bailey Team has been recognized as the 2015 top team for Coldwell Banker Wallace & Wallace, Realtors. The award is based on adjusted gross â– Chris Boler, Powell resident and 6-year employee of ORNL Federal Credit Union, has been promoted to president of Credit Union Service Organization. At ORNL FCU, Boler has served as the mortgage sales manager and recently as vice president of sales and service. Boler graduated from Carson-Newman University and attends a regional credit union school.

commission income. “This is an extraordinary distinction that can only be accomplished through the highest level of dedication and professionalism,� said Gina Mills, principal broker at Wallace & Wallace North. “Vickie Bailey Team’s consistency and commitment to excellence are what set them apart across Tennessee.� Vickie Bailey, a native of Clearwater, Florida, earned a bachelor’s degree at the University of South Florida in Tampa. She moved to

Knoxville with her family in 2000. Also on the team is Bailey’s husband, Chuck, a licensed agent. They have been married for more than 30 years. Their two adult children, daughter Brittney and son Clark, are both licensed agents, and play an integral role in the team as well, working with buyers and sellers, and overseeing marketing and advertising efforts. Vickie Bailey has been the No. 1 Coldwell Banker agent in the state of Tennessee for the last five years.

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TDS Telecom adds mobile support TDS Telecommunications Corp. has added mobile support to its array of services. “Today’s mobile devices frequently have the processing power of many desktop or laptop computers,� said Julie Maiers, director of consumer marketing for TDS Telecom. “Helping customers with their smartphones and tablets is a natural extension of what we already do.� With nearly two-thirds of Americans owning a smartphone and almost half owning a tablet, there are approximately 371 million mobile devices in people’s hands and pockets, she said. Variations in age, brands and operating systems can make maintaining this technology a challenge. Remote PC Support is a subscription service that provides technical assistance to customers. Experts provide the support needed to repair, protect and optimize computers for the best performance. Customers can download a free app to most mobile devices and use the camera to show TDS remote PC advisors the trouble, rather than explaining what they are seeing. Info: tdstelecom.com

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UT Engineering staffer fights pain in neck with classwork, homework When Brian Shupe called the Fort Sanders Therapy Center a “school” for herniated discs, he was only half joking. When the 47-year-old armchair quarterback lofted his best Peyton Manning pass to his younger brother last summer, he thought he might have torn his rotator cuff. But a trip to an orthopedic specialist returned an unexpected diagnosis: a herniated disc in his neck. Doubtful that the ache deep in his shoulder, numbness in his arm and tingling in his fingertips could have anything to do with his neck, he sought a second opinion from a neurosurgeon. “He told me that the herniated disc can cause pain in the shoulder and it can certainly cause the numbness down to the fingertips,” said Shupe, director of development for University of Tennessee’s College of Engineering. “He said surgery is an option but recommended treating the symptoms with physical therapy because the pain is from the herniated disc. He said I need to learn how to take care of this, and get serious about taking care of it.” “When you have that kind of moment, you realize that it is a part of the aging process and the deterioration that comes with it. You can’t go out and do things like you did when you were 25. That was the bad news, but the good news was there are things we can do to stay healthy. “So I went to Herniated Disc School,” Shupe said with a laugh, adding that he was paired with Erin McCallum, a licensed physical therapist who holds a clinical doctorate in physical therapy as well as being a certified lymphedema therapist. Twice a week for three weeks, Shupe and McCallum would work 45 minutes to an hour. When he was evaluated on his first visit last Dec. 22, Shupe rated his pain level a 7 on the 10-point pain scale. After his last treatment Jan. 18, he assigned his pain a zero on the scale. “I learned a lot more about how I can take better care of myself with stretching exercises and with posture,” he said. “I got the little lumbar pillow to put in the small of my back when I’m sitting for long periods of time. All of those things were conspiring to cause pain in my shoulder and subsequent numbness in my arm and fingers.” McCallum said Shupe’s situation was not

that unusual considering his job which, like millions of others, requires long periods of sitting either at a desk, in a car or passenger jet. “We see many patients with neck pain, especially in people who work desk-type jobs where they are sitting or driving the majority of their work day, like Brian does,” said McCallum. “Posture plays a big role in this, and especially now that many people’s jobs require extended amounts of time sitting at a computer, or looking down at a smart phone.” In one research study, reported in a March 2015 issue of Spine, more than 70 percent of people in their 20s had disc bulges in their neck but none had neck pain. “Many of our patients are referred to us with a diagnosis of ‘neck pain’ but not anything as specific as a cervical herniation,” said McCallum. “Part of our job is to determine if the patient, in fact, needs further testing, like an MRI, or a referral to a specialist if physical therapy is not having the desired results.” The physical therapist’s goal, McCallum said, is simply to determine what functional limitations each patient has, what activities and/or positions cause them to feel worse, and devise a plan that will improve their

own, but what has really made a huge difference in my confidence level is the pain relief I get when I keep up my routine. I have had no numbness since I started working with Erin.” McCallum says Shupe owes much of his success to himself. “Brian was very compliant with both attending his treatments and performing his exercises at home,” she said. “He listened carefully to what I told him, and really made an effort to take that education back to his workplace, in order to prevent further injury down the road.” Shupe says the therapy sessions with McCallum have taught him to be “more aware of myself as an aging Brian Shupe participated in physiadult, and that a lot of how we feel cal therapy at Fort Sanders Regionis up to us and how we maintain al to completely eliminate pain our bodies. So it was a very good caused by a herniated disk. experience. Erin is a great physical therapist. She’s very good at what she does and has a good demeanor about her. We communicate very well and she really knows what she’s doing. I learned a lot about how to take care of myself.” He admits that he was a taken aback pain and return them to their prior level of when his visit to the neurosurgeon ended in an order for physical therapy instead of a function. “Brian’s treatment plan included ther- date scheduled for surgery. “I was a little surprised by that, but I’m apeutic exercises for range of motion, stretching, strengthening and stabilization; also really grateful that he didn’t just earmanual therapy for joint mobilizations, soft mark me for surgery and run me through tissue mobilization and cervical manual the mill,” he said. “I appreciate that he was very thoughttraction; modalities, such as heat and electrical stimulation; and patient education for ful about my particular case and wanted to posture, body mechanics, and home exer- see, ‘Hey, before we open this guy’s neck up, let’s try some therapy on it first, and see cise program,” said McCallum. “She would walk me through all the ex- if that doesn’t help.’ I’m sure at some point, ercises and then, my homework would be to surgery might still be a possibility, but I’m duplicate those at home with some materi- very grateful to not do that until I need to do it. als she gave me,” said Shupe. “Through my experience with therapy, I “It wasn’t like I went there and did it all – I had a responsibility to do some work on actually saw some good results and I have my own between visits. Then, every time I become more aware of symptoms before would come back, there would be another they get severe. ... It was a really good expelayer of exercises she would add to it. So I’m rience at the Herniated Disc School. “I was just very impressed with the proreally equipped with the knowledge to help make this better on my own and at least fessionalism and the care that everybody slow down the degeneration which was re- took with this,” he added. “That is the highest praise I could offer: If I encounter someally the root cause of all my pain. “After I started working with Erin, the one who is having a similar issue – and I am pain subsided very quickly because of the sure I will – that if they are looking for some work we did at the clinic and the exercises place to go, I would definitely recommend she gave me to do on my own, none of which they go see Erin.” For more information on the Therapy was very time-consuming,” he added. “They (the exercises) are very easy to do on my Center at Fort Sanders, call (865) 541-1300.

Fort Sanders Therapy Center turns heads array of rehabilitation specialties, our goal is to provide the highest quality of care and services in the most convenient and efficient manner. Covenant Therapy Centers participate in Focus on Therapeutic Outcomes Inc. (FOTO), the nation’s largest results database for physical and occupational therapy. The Centers have received multiple awards for excellent patient outcomes and for exceeding national averages for functional results. Fort Sanders Therapy Center offers an array of physical therapy areas, including:

■ Orthopedics ■ Sports Medicine ■ Manual Therapy ■ Limited Adult Neuro ■ Spinal Rehab & Back Education ■ Arthritis In addition, the Fort Sanders Therapy Centers downtown and in Powell offer treatment programs for lymphedema, a swelling usually occurring in one arm or leg and the result of an accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the superficial tissues just below the skin. Lymphedema can be caused by congenital malformations of the lymphatic system or by secondary reasons

such as following trauma, surgery, radiation, inflammation or infection. All patients receive individual instruction on a home program to improve and reduce their swelling, including selfmanual lymph drainage and self-bandaging. All three Fort Sanders Therapy Center locations also offer vestibular rehabilitation, an exercise-based approach aimed at eliminating or minimizing balance deficits and dizziness associated with vestibular disorders such as vertigo, dizziness, lightheadedness, motion sensitivity, nausea, imbalance or falls. Sometimes, the problems are

the result of an inner ear infection, but many times the cause is a vestibular, or inner ear disorder. This type of rehab is provided by a specially-trained physical therapist. The therapist assists a person in compensating for a loss in the vestibular system. The exercise program may include balance exercises, eye exercises, a technique called the Epley maneuver, and repetitive exercises to reduce vertigo symptoms. The rehab program is individually designed to meet each person’s needs. Treatment is typically short-term, with goals achieved within a few sessions.

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MONTANA HIGH COUNTRY 2013 5th wheel, 3 slideouts, in pristine condition. Includes a beautiful deeded lot Gatlinburg. 865-964-8092. $65,000 or best offer. (865)964-8092.

NEW & PRE-OWNED CLEARANCE SALE ALL 2015 MODELS MUST GO!!!! Check Us Out At Northgaterv.com or call 865-681-3030 REDUCED. 2004 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 37 PCT, exc cond, gas Ford V10, low miles - 25K+, 3 slides, sitting rm off BR, french doors from BR to bath, dbl refrig w/ice maker, elec. awning, full body paint, stored indoors, Need to sell. $48,900 nego. 865-357-2417 or 304-444-7761

Motorcycles/Mopeds 2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC, Black, less than 18,000 miles. Dealer serviced. Garage kept. Many extras included. 423.368.0324 HARLEY DAVIDSON ELECTAGLIDE Classic 2004. 1 owner, gar. kept, red, 37k mi, $9000. (865)548-2279. Harley Davidson Fat Boy 2005, 1 owner, gar kept, like new, 15K mi, $9,000. 865-696-2964; 865-414-3668

2 LOTS side by side in Greenwood Cemetery, $3600 for both. Call (865)689-8523

Clothing FURS - 2 MINK STOLES, 1 mink jacket, 1 leopard cape, all $700 obo. Will seperate, (865)368-7315 LEATHER BOMBER JACKET - schott A-2. removable liner, collar. sz 40. same Co. made these for flying tigers in WW2 (865)680-4891

Collectibles

ESTATE SALE AT 3408 SOUTH FOUNTAINCREST DR - Fri & Sat March 18th-19th. 8am-4pm. Cash only. Everything in the house must go!

MOVING SALE - in Maynardville: Furniture, household items, beds, TVs, dividers. Call Steven at 862600-1133.

90% silver, halves, quarters & dimes, old silver dollars, proof sets, silver & gold eagles, krands & maple leafs, class rings, wedding bands, anything 10, 14, & 18k gold old currency before 1928 WEST SIDE COINS & COLLECTIBLES 7004 KINGSTON PK CALL 584-8070

HOT WHEEL COLLECTION - Late 1990’s to 2005 plus. Orig. packaging/many protector packages, Treasure Hunts, rare sets. 4000 + cars. (865)256-0191

Fuel & Wood Farmer’s Mkt/ Trading Post Farm Products HOMETOWN AIR “Back to the basics�

AT YOUR SITE LOGS TO LUMBER USING A WOOD MIZER PORTABLE SAW MILL

865-986-4264

Lennox 17.00 S.E.E.R Heat Pump

Logs2Lumber.com

Financing Available

Wanted to Buy Dozer Work/Tractor

• Bobcat w/Backhoe Attachment • Footer • Above-Ground Pools • Sewer Installations • Landscaping • Bush Hogging • Driveways • Firewood etc.

CLASS A NATIONAL SEABREEZE 34’ 2005, 2 slides, new tires, in exc. cond. 29K mi., $37,900. (865)603-3653. FLEETWOOD Revolution 2006 3 Slide, 400hp, Cls A, 30,674 Mi, loaded, $130,000 OBO Chatt, TN. Val 423-634-3607.

2 GRAVE SITES, BERRY-HIGHLAND vases, open & close, worth $14,000; sell $10,000/b.o. (865)919-1653

BUYING OLD US COINS

WANT TO BUY STANDING TIMBER, Hardwood & Pine & Land Clearing. 865-982-2606 & 865-382-7529.

Electric Providers

RETIRED ELECTRICTIAN

Available for small jobs and service calls. Ceiling fan specialty. Call Wayne at (865)455-6217

Home Maint./Repair

HANDYMAN

CARPENTRY, PLUMBING, painting, siding. Free est. 30+ yrs exp! (865)607-2227

Landscaping/Lawn Service

COOPER’S BUDGET LAWNCARE

Cheaper than the rest, but still the best! Mowing, mulching, hedge-trimming, etc. Affordable, reliable, honest work since 2006. Call Donnie at 865-384-5039 for a free estimate.

Plumbing

DAVID HELTON

PLUMBING CO.

WOOD SPLITTER - northern hydraulics 24,000 lb. vert/horiz. well made 2 in steel backstop.less than 20 hrs. 8hp b s (865)680-4891

FOR SALE - 3 cushion pillow-back sofa. Charcoal grey, like new. $400, originally $800. Call (865)922-9106 LOVESEAT, NEW. BROWN, - 4 pillows, Corduroy. Comfortable. $90. Moving must sell. (865)524-2767

Lawn & Garden

Med Equip & Supplies

AMERICAN BULLDOG puppies, 2 females, red & white, NKC, 1st shots, $500 & up. (865)609-1133

HOVEROUND - brand new, 2 batteries, gray, serial #5574284, $400. (865)687-9119

AUSTRAILIAN SHEPHERD pups, 6 wks, ASCA reg., males, fem., merles & tris. 1st shots, (865)250-0403.

Merchandise - Misc.

CAVALIER KING CHARLES pups, M, 2 blemhien & 3 tri colors, fully ACA reg. pure bred, POP, vet ck’d, S&W. $800. (270)932-9600; 270-405-6660.

GENERATOR BIG 8500 watt, 2016, Honda elec. start. Batt. & whl kit incl. Never used. New retail $4995. Wholesale $3750. 1st $1850 cash, 864-275-6478.

CORGI PUPPIES AKC, adorable bundles of fur, Deposit being taken, ready April 8th. (423)733-9252.

HACH PORTABLE WATER TEST KIT, all reagents, many extras, $250 obo (865)368-7315.

DOBERMAN PINSCHER puppies, champion AKC, 75+ yr bloodline, shots & wormed, 1 red M, 2 red F, 7 wks old, $675. (731) 687-3664

KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers/KIT Complete Treatment System Hardware Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot.com (618)351-7570

GOLDENDOODLE - precious puppies, great temperament, no shedding or doggie odor, 1st shots & wormed, $950 & up. (865)466-4380 GREAT PYRENEES puppies, full blooded, parents on premises, no papers $200 (865)210-9412 HAVENESE PUPS AKC, home raised, health guar. 262-993-0460. noahslittleark.com MALTESE PUPPY - male, 12 weeks old. Registered. Non Shedding. $800. (423) 442-9996

MALTI POOS Beautiful toy puppies $450-$500. Shots. (865) 604-3674 MINI PINSCHER PUPS - champion lines, AKC tails & dew claws. 4 males & 1 Female. $350.(865)385-2842. OLD ENGLISH BULLDOG puppies, 1st shots S& wormed, $300 each. (423) 271-5129

UTILITY TRAILERS ALL SIZES AVAILABLE 865-986-5626 scott@knoxtrailer.com

Sporting Goods GOLF CART- Club Car, Battery with charger. Good tires. $900 Contact (865)323-4280

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR TOOLS & Equipment. Call for more information. (865)254-3086

PUPPY NURSERY

A loving Mom, a devoted Dad, and a bright future are waiting to welcome your baby! Expenses paid. Anne & Colin. 1-877-246-6780

Workers Comp Liability

NORTH- 1 br in quiet 4-plex. Convientent location. $500 + deposit. Background/credit ck required. No pets. Non-smoking contact (865)688-2933

SENIOR OR DISABLED HIGH RISE FACILITY 1 BR APTS. Oak Ridge, TN 865-482-6098

Duplex/Multiplex-Unfurn DUPLEX 1800 SF, 2br, 1.5 bath each side. $12,000 GI, fantastic rates, Live in one rent the other. MLS# 954198 $139,900. Call Don for more info.865-388-5959 Realty Executives Assoc. 588-3232

Lake Property 3BR, 2BA 1600 SF, Lake View, Norris Lake, Sugar Hollow dock area. $178,500. (937)417-7978.

SPACIOUS 2 BR, full BA, LR, DR, lrg kit., lots of closet/storage space, laundry rm w/W&D conn., priv. drive, quiet safe neighborhood. Conv. to UT Hospital, airport & downtown Knoxv. Ideal for professional. All utilities, cable, garbage pickup & pest control incl. NO smoking. NO pets. $900 mo + DD. Refs req’d. For appt. (865) 577-9426 WEST, 2BR, 2BA - patio, laun., FP, no smoking, no pets. Very Clean. $700 + dep. (865)531-7895.

Farms & Acreage DANDRIDGE, Skyline Dr., gorgeous mtn. views, 2 adjoining lots, 3/4 acre each, cul-de-sac, no HOA, few restrictions, 865-363-2011.

Manufactured Homes I BUY OLDER MOBILE HOMES 1990 up, any size OK 865-384-5643

Homes Unfurnished SECLUDED YET ACCESSIBLE - Real Log Cabin in Pigeon Forge on 16 wooded acres, 3BR, 2BA, new appls. & city services. $1200 mo. + sec. dep. Contact Georgette, (865)771-3200. WEST - 3 BR, 2.5 ba, LR, fam. rm w/ FP, 2 car garage. No pets. $1000/mo. (865)310-4274

Condos Unfurnished

For Sale By Owner

$121,900 8 year old house and 44 acres at 1245 Snake Hollow Road, Sneedville. House has 3 bedrooms 2 baths, total of 1,056 square feet. New hardwood laminate floors in living area, new interior paint, and a new wood burning stove. Owner will finance with $6,100 down. Call Bill at 877-488-5060 ext 323 BY OWNER, Beautiful 4BR, 2 1/2BA on 1/2 acre fenced yard in Powell Subd. Granite counters & SS appls. with community pool, exc. schools, Brickey, Powell, Powell High, 1417 Wineberry Rd. Powell, $267,777. Call (954)547-2747.

Lots/Acreage for Sale CREEKFRONT property in Morgan Co. 5 acre wooded lot in a gated development. $64,900. (865) 805-6586

Real Estate Wanted WANTED IMMEDIATELY Large tracts of land for development. Farms, timber or recreation property OK; CASH PAID; Decisions made quickly. Confidential response to David Alley OA 865-389-7361.

Real Estate Rentals

SEQUOYAH SQUARE 3636 Taliluna Ave., Sequoyah Hills, 1BR condo, appx. 750 SF, great nghbrhd., close to downtown & UT, $750 mo., 1 yr. lse. 865-607-1747. West. 1 level, 2 BR, 2 BA, walk in shower, 2 car gar., near Webb & CAK Schools. 501 Floriade Way, in Dutchtown Villas, $1,000 mo. Call Wanda 865-679-1616 Tipton & Assoc. 865-691-1970

Duplx/Multplx UnFurn FTN CITY, brick duplex, 2 BR, nicely finished, all appls + W/D, $675 mo + $500 dep. (865) 384-8532

Manufactured Homes MOBILE HOME FOR RENT - Living room and kitchen combo. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Heat & air, front deck. Newly refinished and carpet. $475 monthly. $500 deposit. 865-850-8875

Hunting/Fishing Leases DEER LEASE Neb. Farm, 3000 acres, rifle season, white tails & turkey, water foul, Call (303)979-0360.

Real Estate Commercial

Apartments - Unfurn.

OfďŹ ces/Warehouse/Sale

1 BR EFFICIENCY APARTMENT TALIWA GARDEN South (off Chapman Hwy) Ground level, new carpet $415 577-1687

FOR RENT- Office bldg in Halls. 7 rooms + reception area. Some storage. Ideal for doctor, dentist, or offices. Will rent all or part. Call (865)687-1021

1,2,3 BR $355 - $460/mo.

OFFICE SPACE- 600 sq feet. Located at 7632 Maynardville pike. Contact (865)898-8637

GREAT VALUE RIVERSIDE MANOR ALCOA HWY 970-2267

Wanted to Buy

*Pools, Laundries, Appl. *5 min. to UT & airport www.riversidemanorapts.com BEST DEAL OUT WEST! 1BR from $375. 2BR $550-$695. No pets. Parking @ front door. (865)470-8686

Commercial RE Lease

BROADWAY TOWERS 62 AND OLDER Or Physically Mobility Impaired 1 & 2 BR, util. incl. Laundry on site. Immediate housing if qualified. Section 8-202. 865-524-4092 for appt. TDD 1-800-927-9275

Real Estate There’s no place like...here Action Ads

IMMEDIATE ACQUISITION Apartments, commercial income producing Offices READY; INVESTORS seeking 1031 exchange or purchase of income producing real estate, contact AKP properties. David Alley OA 865-389-7361

672 SF, remodeled, office space or small retail. Off Broadway near I-640. Special incentive for long term lease. $550 mo. (865)696-9555 PRIME LOCATION FOR SERVICE RELATTED BUSINESS 970 SF Office Bldg. in exc. cond. 3 large offices, recep. area, storage rm., Data wired. Cent. H&A, Large 8 ft. fenced storage area w/3 gates. $1100 mo. 1 year min. lease. 865-765-1123, 865-539-1145.

OfďŹ ces/Warehouses/Rent 4000 SF Office/Warehouse with dock & drive in, prime location Middlebrook Pk. $3,000 mo. 2000 SF Office/Warehouse drive in bay, Papermill, $1,300 mo.

Automobiles for Sale

Automobiles for Sale

Adoptions

SHIH TZU puppies, AKC, beautiful colors, Females $600; Males $500. Taking deposits. 423-775-4016

922-0645

OFF WASHINGTON PK., 2 BR, 2 FULL BA laundry rm w/W/D, LR w/gas frpl, game rm/3 BR, hot tub, sunroom, 2 car gar. Util. bldg. Fenced backyd, close to schools, new paint, tile, crpt, $89,900. (865)927-3906

NORTH, 1 BR APT. Very clean, new carpet & ceramic tile, water incl. $500 + sec. dep. No pets. 865-531-7895.

Announcements

ADOPT:

Insured • Free Estimates

NORTH a beautiful 100% redone 2BR home in a great loc. just off Fairmont Blvd. at 3300 Miami Av. Handsome hardwood, beautiful painted rooms, X-nice kitchen and bath, liv-rm w/ FP, large corner level lot--lots more. Asking $74,900. Must be pre-qualified by bank or Mtg Co. Call 414-7616 anytime, Shown by appt.

POODLE PUPS, 2 red males, 1st shots & wormed, $300. 423-271-5129

RAT TERRIERS - shots & wormed, 9 wks, $125. (931)319-0000

Interior Pruning, Complete Removal, Power Stump Grinding

HALLS. 4 BR, 3 BA on .44 acre, totally updated incl HVAC, roof & windows, gas frpl, screened in porch, fncd bkyard, level lot, finished bsmnt for potential mother-in-law, 2 car gar. $184,500. (865) 924-8271

A/C, Heat, Water & Electric Incl, OnSite Laundry, Computer Center & Resident Services Great location! On the Bus Line! Close to Shopping! Rent Based on Income, Some Restrictions Apply Call 865-523-4133. TODAY for more information

865-544-1717; 865-740-0990

40 Years Experience Licensed & Bonded

EDWARDS TREE SERVICE

BY OWNER, Beautiful 2BR + sunroom, 2 car gar. Large Villa. Close to I-75, Emory Rd. Excellent schools, $124,900. (954)547-2747.

Tools

MASTER PLUMBER

Tree Services

North

Musical

ADOPT: - A loving couple hopes to adopt. We would love to hear what your hopes and dreams are for your baby. Please call Jen & Dom 866-270-6969, text 646-915-7890, www.jenanddomwishtoadopt.info

922-8728 257-3193

1 BR Apt Now Available ELDERLY OR DISABLED COMPLEX

Everett studio piano, style 31, exc cond, 1 owner, $800. (865)223-1227

Many different breeds Maltese, Yorkies, Malti-Poos, Poodles, Yorki-Poos, Shih-Poos, Shih Tzu, $175/up. shots & wormed. We do layaways. Health guar. Go to Facebook, Judys Puppy Nursery Updates. 423-566-3647

All Types of Residential & Commercial Plumbing

MORNINGSIDE GARDENS

JOHN DEERE GX 335 - 54� deck, 291 hrs, like new. $4995 obo (865)5990516

Dogs

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS AKC, West German bldlns,3 M, 3 F, vet ck’d. health guar. $700. 865-322-6251.

Apartments - Unfurn. Real Estate Sales

Furniture 3 CUSHION pillow back sofa, charcoal gray, like new, $400, orig $800. (865)922-9106

SCAG COMMERCIAL MOWERS SCAG 61� Turf Tiger, 35HP, exc. cond. $7500. SCAG HYDRO Walk Behind, 52� Cut, 21HP elec. start, $3700. SCAG HYDRO 36� Walk Behind, 15HP, $2500. Call (865)691-5296.

Pets FOUR WINNS 268, 2000 Cruiser, top cond. radar arch, only 748 hours, kept covered on lift in Tellico Village, $25,000. Call (423)371-9050.

Cemetery Lots

Licensed and insured Over 30 yrs. experience

Recreation

Boats/Motors/Marine

QUALITY ANTIQUES Meek’s Antique Auctions Chattanooga, TN SUN. March 6th, 1pm English & French Antiques WWW.LESMEEKSAUCTIONS.COM 423-875-9828 Tal#2730 Fl#2388

2 BURIAL LOTS, West, Berry Highland Memorial, Christus Garden section. Both for $6500 obo. (954)740-9120.

North

Air Cond/Heating

Auctions

Aerial bucket truck Stump grinding Brush chipper Bush hogging Trimming & removing

Services Offered

Vehicles Wanted

FAST $$ CASH $$ 4 JUNK AUTOS

Kenmore top loading, hi efficiency, low water washer. Less than 1 yr old. $250. (865)579-9738

Garage Sales

Experienced home caregiver will do light housekeeping, errands. Nancy (865)317-5077

865-851-9053

497-3797

Roger Hankins

Child Care

CHRISTIAN

90 Day Warranty

2001 E. Magnolia Ave.

Free estimates

CHEVROLET UPLANDER 2008. fully loaded, good cond., 120K mi., $4900 Call (865)609-6044.

GOOD AS NEW APPLIANCES

Owner Operator

865-219-9505 HELP WANTED - Little People Preschool looking for loving, energetic individuals wanting to work FT or PT Mon-Fri. Must be at least 18 w/high school diploma. Apply at 6830 Tice Lane, Knoxville, TN.

Appliances

SHIH TZU PUPPY - female, 4 mo. old, all shots, $600. (865)309-9618.

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Yorkshire Terrier puppies, parti, blk & wht, 1 F, 2 M, $600 F, $500 M. Shots & Papers. (865) 453-2320; 654-7112

Financial Merchandise Antiques ANTIQUE STORY & CLARK PUMP ORGAN - with stool, good cond. $1000 obo. (865)368-7315.

Consolidation Loans

FIRST SUN FINANCE

We make loans up to $1000. We do credit starter & rebuilder loans. Call today, 30 minute approvals. See manager for details. 865-687-3228

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THROUGH SUNDAY, MARCH 20 “Monty Python’s Spamalot” production, William H. Inman Humanities Theatre, Walters State Community College Morristown campus. Presented by Encore theatrical company. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Info/tickets: etcplays.org or 423-318-8331.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 Computer Workshops: “Internet and Email Basics,” 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills. Info/registration: 525-5431. International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook.

THURSDAY, MARCH 17 Family Pajama Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552. Plainview 7th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Plainview Community Center. Info: 992-5212.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 18-20 “Printmaking” class, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructor: John Allen. Part of the Featured Tennessee Artist Workshop Series. Info/registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19 AAA Driver Improvement Course, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., AAA office, 100 W. Fifth Ave. Eight-hour course helps reduce points for traffic offenders and teaches how to reduce risk while driving. Cost: $40 members/$50 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/registration: Kate, 862-9254, or Stephanie, 862-9252. Arbor Day celebration, 1-5 p.m., Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 West Governor John Sevier Highway. Free; donations appreciated. Info: marblesprings.net; 573-5508; info@marblesprings.net. Camp Sam Hike and Volunteer Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Norris Dam State Park, 125 Village Green Circle, Rocky Top. Meet at the Camp Sam Trailhead, located at TVA’s picnic shelter/across street from Powerhouse Road. Bring water and lunch; gloves and tools provided. Adults only. Leader: Ranger Lauren Baghetti. Info: 426-7461. East Tennessee Kidney Foundation’s Lucky Kidney Run and Irish Festival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Market Square. Festival features: live music, dancing, vendor booths, and kids’ inflatables and midway games. Info/ Run or walk registration: etkidney.org. Free beginning beekeeping class, 1-3 p.m., Treadway Fire Hall on Highway #131. Presented by Clinch Valley Beekeeping Association. Info/registration: Wanda Coleman, 423-944-3230. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org. “A Night in Old Havana” ETTAC fundraiser, 6:30-10 p.m., Lighthouse Knoxville Event Center, 6800 Baum Drive. Includes: authentic Cuban food and music, a Latin dance showcase, casino game tables, a silent auction, a coffee and dessert bar, cigars bar and door and raffle prizes. Tickets: $25. Tickets: ettac.org/ nohregistration2016.html; 219-0130, ext. 221. Info: Mat Jones, 219-0130, ext. 228, or mjones@ettac.org. Spring Hike, 10 a.m.-noon, Big Ridge State Park, 1015 Big Ridge Road, Maynardville. Meet at park office. Leader: Ranger Scott Ferguson; hike: 1-3 miles. Info: 992-5523. Yard sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway. Spots are $10 or donate items to the youth section of the sale. Info: 690-1060.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 19-20 “The Secrets of Fine Art Photography” presented by J Way Photography, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave. Cost: $200. Info/registration: 214-6364.

MONDAY, MARCH 21 “Introduction to Beekeeping” class, 6-9 p.m., Clinton Community Center in Clinton. Open to anyone interested in beekeeping. Sponsored by the Anderson

County Beekeepers Association. Info/registration: 4638541 or clowden@comcast.net.

10:30 a.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Presented by Darrell Keathley, COFFE. Info: 922-2552.

TUESDAY, MARCH 22

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 2-3

“A Focus on Fashion” fashion show benefitting the Historic Ramsey House, noon, Cherokee Country Club. 5138 Lyons View Pike. Boutique shopping open 10:30 a.m.-noon. Reservations deadline: March 16. Info/reservations: 546-0745. AAA Driver Improvement Course, 5:30-9:30 p.m., AAA office, 100 W. Fifth Ave. Four-hour course helps reduce points for traffic offenders and teaches how to reduce risk while driving. Cost: $30 members/$35 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/registration: Kate, 862-9254, or Stephanie, 862-9252. Auditions for “Snow White & Rose Red,” 4:30-7:30 p.m., Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. By appointment only. Fourteen available roles; ages 9-18. For appointment: email Dennis Perkins, dennis@childrenstheatreknoxville.com, including name, age gender and preferred time. Homeschoolers at the Library Part 2: Everyday Expressions, 2 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Presented by East Tennessee Historical Society. Registration required. Info/registration: 922-2552. “Passionate for Pasta” cooking class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Cost: $50. Info/registration: avantisavoia.com or 922-9916.

Auditions for Shakespeare on the Square, Emporium Building, 100 S. Gay St. Hosted by Tennessee Stage Company. Times: 1-3 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. All auditions by appointment only. Info/ appointments: 546-4280; tennesseestage@comcast.net; tennesseestage.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 Bits ’N Pieces Quilt Guild meeting, 1 p.m., Community Building, Norris. Speaker: Joyce Morgan of The Quilt Patch in LaFollette. Guests and new members welcome. Info: Mary Jane Berry, 494-7841. International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers. org; on Facebook.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, MARCH 23-24 AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

THURSDAY, MARCH 24 “Raised Beds: Build ’Em and Fill ’Em,” 3:154:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by Master Gardener Michael Powell. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26

MONDAY, APRIL 4 American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 387-5522.

MONDAYS, APRIL 4-25 QED Experimental Comedy Lab, 7:30-9:30 p.m., The Pilot Light, 106 E. Jackson Ave. Free comedy show blending stand-up, improv, sketch and other performance styles. Donations accepted.

TUESDAY, APRIL 5 Casual Comedy, 7-9 p.m., Casual Pint-Hardin Valley, 10677 Hardin Valley Road. Free stand-up comedy showcase featuring Derek Sheen from Seattle. Host: Shane Rhyne.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers. org; on Facebook.

THURSDAY, APRIL 7 Big Ridge 4th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Big Ridge Elementary School library. Info: 992-5212. Celebrate National Poetry Month with Rose Klix, noon, Halls Senior Center, 4405 Crippen Road. Participants receive complimentary poetry book from Klix. Info: 922-0416.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, APRIL 7-8 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., First Baptist Church of Seymour, 11621 Chapman Highway, Seymour. Registration: Diane Lewis, 982-1887. Info: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

Cat Fanciers Association Cat Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Chilhowee Park Jacob Building. Tickets: $6 adults, $4 seniors and students; available at the door. “Name Your Price” rummage sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Lighthouse Christian Church, 8015 Facade Lane. Limited exceptions. Benefits LCC Youth Group. Saturday Lego Club, 3 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552. Special stage version of the Lantern Tour, 4:30 p.m., Historic Rugby’s Rebecca Johnson Theater. Tickets: $10; reservations recommended. Info/reservations: 423-628-2441.

Happy Travelers Trip: “The Nerd,” 1 p.m. CST, Cumberland County Playhouse. Bus leaves North Acres Baptist Church, 9:30 a.m.; Expo Center, 10 a.m.; Flying J, 10:30 a.m. Lunch: Cumberland Mountain State Park. Reservation deadline: Monday, April 4. Info/reservations: Derrell Frye, 938-8884 or 254-8884. Paulette 6th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Paulette Elementary School cafeteria. Info: 992-5212.

TUESDAY, MARCH 29

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13

“Glass Fusing Workshop” class, 6-8:30 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructor: Kathy King. Part of the Featured Tennessee Artist Workshop Series. Registration deadline: March 22. Info/registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net. Happy Travelers Lunch and Gathering, 10:30 a.m., North Acres Baptist Church, 5803 Millertown Pike. Cost: $7. Entertainment: Fredda Valentine. Reservation deadline: Saturday, March 26. Info/reservations: Derrell Frye, 938-8884 or 254-8884.

International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers. org; on Facebook.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers. org; on Facebook. “Spring Fling,” 5:15 p.m., Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Highway. Includes: entertainment by The Blair Experience, silent auction, raffle of an Archie Campbell print and dinner. Cost: $7, or $24 for family. Reservation deadline: March 25. Info/reservations: 922-1412.

FRIDAY, APRIL 1

TUESDAY, APRIL 12

THURSDAY, APRIL 14 “Getting Your House in Order” seminar, 10-11 a.m.., North Knoxville Medical Center, 7565 Dannaher Drive, Sister Elizabeth Room. Free; registration required. Info/registration: 1-855-TENNOVA (836-6682) or Tennova.com. Pizza Ha’s, 8-9:30 p.m., Pizza Hoss, 7215 Clinton Highway. Free monthly stand-up comedy showcase featuring local and regional comedians on the second Thursday of each month. VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784.

TUESDAY, APRIL 19 Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans invited. Info: 256-5415.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20

First Friday Comedy, 7-9 p.m., Saw Works Brewing, 708 E. Depot Ave. Free comedy showcase featuring Atlanta comedians Ian Aber and Hayley Ellman.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6500 South Northshore Drive. Registration: Paul Johnson, 675-0694. Info: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822. “Maximizing Your Social Security” workshop,

International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers. org; on Facebook.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21 Plainview 7th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Plainview Community Center. Info: 992-5212.

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