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Solo Park Adventures Article courtesy of Tennessee State Parks

n this current environment when we are limited on travel and social activities, our state parks are a great option to explore and enjoy.

There’s a German word for the almost spiritual feeling you have while being alone in the woods. That word is “Waldeinsamkeit.” While there are times to enjoy the outdoors with friends, finding solitude in nature is one of the main reasons people love exploring state parks. It rejuvenates, re-charges, and re-connects us to the world.

With no entry fee and 56 parks to explore, Tennessee State Parks are the perfect destinations to escape and find your Waldeinsamkeit. If this sounds like something you need, check out our list of favorite solo spots and activities to experience in a park.

Hit the Trail and Observe Nature

Hiking Some people will enjoy a stroll around a lake. Some will ascend to a breathtaking overlook or trek to the base of a waterfall.

Others might even make an overnight adventure out of it on a backpacking trip.

Whatever your skill level or preference, hiking is one of the most accessible things you can do alone in the outdoors.

Places you might explore: » Cumberland Trail - Challenging, remote, but stunning hiking trails. This trail is for experienced hikers. Our eventual hope is to connect all the segments of this

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trail into one large, super-trail spanning from Chattanooga to Kentucky. While you can’t hike the full trail yet, there are tons of places to jump on and explore waterfalls, overlooks, rock formations, and the beautify of the Cumberland Plateau. continued on page 2A ...

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Find Your Creativity

Compose a Song Great music is often cultivated in the great outdoors. There’s something about open spaces, rustling leaves, and campfires that inspire the singer-songwriter in us all. So what do you say? Grab your

guitar or banjo and head for the hills! Who knows what great song the mountains will stir inside you.

Write a Story It’s time for you to take that kernel of an idea and turn it into the book you’ve always wanted to write. Escape to a cabin and let the ideas flow. Sometimes you have to remove yourself from the distraction and the noise of life for these creative ideas to take root. The great outdoors is a fantastic place to breathe life into your story.

Read a Book On Walden Pond. The Call of the Wild.

Into the Wild. A Walk in the Woods.

Braving the Wilderness. So many classic and iconic books are written about the outdoors. What better place to enjoy a good book than swinging in a hammock or relaxing at a campsite?

Practice Photography Parks are one of the most popular destinations for photographers to hone their skills. You will find everything from sweeping landscapes to macro shots.

Whatever your preference, the outdoors offer a wonderful assortment of creative inspirations for photographers.

Solo Sports

Paddling Find stillness from your canoe or kayak on the open waters of a lake or speed things up with a river paddle. There’s an untouched peace that comes from finding solitude surrounded by water. You can also explore areas of a park only accessible by boat to find a new perspective. Canoe and kayak rentals are available at 15 of our parks.

Mountain Biking Did you know that Tennessee State Parks manage dozens of miles of mountain biking trails? With trails ranging from beginner to advanced, you’ll be able to plan your next cycling adventure with confidence. Feel the clean air rush past you as you race through woods and navigate exciting twists and turns. Parks like Panther Creek, Roan Mountain, Montgomery Bell, and Cumberland Mountain are great spots to find your flow.

Fishing The repetitive and soothing motion of

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» Paved trails near Nashville - Radnor Lake and Long Hunter both have paved trails along the perimeter of beautiful lakes. Bledsoe Creek has some paved paths along Old Hickory Lake near their campground. » South Cumberland State Park - One of our top backpacking destinations. This park is home to Foster Falls, Greeter Falls, Stone Door, and other iconic outdoor attractions.

Waterfall Chasing The roar of a waterfall can cleanse the soul.

Waterfalls are at full force in the springtime.

There are a diverse range of hiking trails that feature waterfalls. From show-stoppers to modest stunners, you’re sure to find a captivating cascade to enjoy. Parks like Fall Creek Falls, Frozen Head, and Old Stone Fort State Park offer an incredible diversity of falls and overlooks. There are at least 10 waterfalls within an hour of Cookeville, Tennessee, for you to explore.

Wildflower Hunt Spring is a great time to enjoy the beauty of wildflowers in parks. Tennessee State Parks even has a wildflower challenge in 2020 to see if you can find them all. It is a great way to train your brain to pay attention to the world around you. Harpeth River, Meeman-Shelby, and Warriors Path State Parks all feature beautiful blooms.

Birding An activity with a big reward and little equipment required, birding is a serene hobby that anyone can start. All you need is some binoculars and a field guide and you’re ready to sit back and observe the sights and sounds of some breathtaking birds. There are more than 30 parks with birding opportunities. Seven Islands State Birding Park is our top birding destination because of its numerous species. Several parks even have resident bald eagles, including Reelfoot Lake, Harrison Bay, and Edgar Evins.

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casting a line can be almost meditative.

Add in the reward of catching a fish, and you’ll be hooked. Settle into a spot along the lake, in a river’s current, or the sunny spot of a pier for a couple of hours or a whole day. There are 42 state parks that offer fishing, with Tims Ford State Park amongst the best in the state.

Running When the gyms are too crowded but

you’re looking for some exercise, hit the trails at a state park. Find your rhythm on a paved or natural trail that will add some diversity to your run and encourage you to run even further. If you’re looking for a natural trail with some elevation and amazing lake views, try the Volunteer Trail at Long Hunter State Park.

For more information, visit www.tnstateparks.com.

Winners of the 38th Annual Orchid Awards Announced

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ecently Keep Knoxville Beautiful hosted the annual Orchids Beautification Awards at The Press Room in Knoxville. The event honored Knoxville’s most beautiful properties by presenting Orchid Awards in seven different categories: Redesign/ Reuse, Outdoor Space, Community Space, New

Architecture, Public Art, Restaurant/Café/Bar/Brewery, and Environmental Stewardship. These awards are given to properties and artwork that are beautifying our dynamic city. Additionally, the Mary Lou Horner Beautification Award was presented, as well as the Felicia Harris Hoehne Award being presented for the fourth time.

The winners for Redesign/Reuse were The Press Room and the new Embassy Suites on Gay Street. The winner for Outdoor Space was the Augusta Quarry at Fort Dickerson Park. The winners for Community Space were the Birdhouse and the Marble City Community Garden.

The winners for New Architecture were the University of Tennessee Student Union and The Crozier. For Public Art, the winner was the Market Square garage mural Cassiopeia. The winner for Restaurant/Café/Brewery were Oak Room by Abridged and Chesapeake’s West.

Lastly, the winner of the Environmental Stewardship award was the new KUB Engineering Building.

The Mary Lou Horner Beautification award was given to KUB’s Miller Building for their continued commitment to beautifying Knoxville by opening their lower level as a storefront. This award is given to a previous Orchids winner that has maintained or enhanced their orchid-worthy status.

Retired Knox County Solid Waste Director, Tom Salter, presented The Felicia Award to Knox County Community Development Director, Dwight Van de Vate. This award is given to an individual that has exemplified the mission of Keep Knoxville Beautiful. Dwight has served in numerous capacities with Knox County. During his time as the Director of Engineering and Public Works, Dwight played a key behind-the-scenes role in making sure Knox County was combating litter.

More than 300 people attended the event, and guests enjoyed music from Old City Buskers and a complimentary beer and wine reception provided by the Brewing Distilling Center, Elst Brewing, and Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Post Modern Spirits also provided specialty cocktails for the guests. The night’s guest speaker was Mandi McKay, the Sustainability Manger for Sierra Nevada Brewing Company.

Keep Knoxville Beautiful announced its plan to build the first environmental education mobile-classroom in Knoxville, The Earth Explorer. During the next year, Keep Knoxville Beautiful hopes to raise $75,000 to provide Knox County students with a new and enhanced way to learn about being good environmental stewards.

For more information and to donate, visit www. keepknoxvillebeautiful.org/earth-explorer.

All proceeds from the Orchids Beautification Awards will go to benefit Keep Knoxville Beautiful education and beautification programs.

About Keep Knoxville Beautiful Founded in 1978 to help “clean up” prior to the 1982 World’s Fair, Keep Knoxville Beautiful is a local non-profit with a mission to promote a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful community. For more information, visit www.keepknoxvillebeautiful.org.

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April, 2020

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elcome to the April 2020 edition of East Tennessee’s Mountain Views. Our publication’s goal is to be the most comprehensive source of information for those that reside in the area as well as those who are looking to relocate to the area. Future articles will highlight the beautiful Smoky Mountain region - its scenery and points of interest as well as its history. We also will provide articles that will acclimate you to the area and give you information that will benefit you personally. We hope you enjoy our publication!

Publisher & Editor, Judy Irmen Sales & Marketing Director, Tom Irmen Serving residents and out-of-state property owners of Tellico Village, Kahite, Rarity Bay, Windriver, Rarity Meadows, Avalon Golf Community, ConKinnon, Miller’s Landing, Harbour Place, Tellico Harbor, Foothills Pointe, Thunder Pointe, Tennessee National, Willow Creek, Telliquah Preserve, The Cascades, The Meadows and Lakeview Farms.

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his has been a challenging time for all of us. The pandemic has put all of us into a tailspin, and everyone is hoping we get this resolved and get it resolved soon. We know this will end, but it’s human nature to be impatient. So while we wait for “normal” to return, there are some things we can do to keep busy.

Spring is the season when we can focus on our home’s interior and exterior, as well as landscaping and garden areas. It’s a great time to do a thorough house cleaning with organization of closets and storage areas.

Windows need washing, carpets require cleaning, walls could use painting, and there is a variety of household repairs that have been waiting for attention. Plus, over the winter, our garages, outdoor storage areas, and decks have been neglected.

With the warmer weather, we become more motivated to attend to all those chores we’ve placed on our spring “to do” lists. And this month, East Tennessee’s Mountain Views focuses on the home and home improvements and enhancements all meant to get you motivated to eliminate those chores on your list. You’ll find services for your home and landscape, and even your garage can look its best.

Spring is all too short here in East Tennessee, so make the most of the mild weather and maximize your time outdoors while we all practice “social distancing.” And we ask that you help to support all our small businesses that we feature. We’re all in this together, and together we can do our part to get life back to normal. Everyone stay safe!

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Tailored Living of Knoxville, a local provider of wholehome organization, works closely with homeowners to design a closet that meets their needs and style. If you’re thinking about a new closet, pantry, or home office, here are five of the most common questions homeowners ask Tailored Living design consultants: 1. How much does a new closet cost?

Our products range in price, depending on the color, accessories, and decorative elements you choose, as well as the size of the space. For example, selecting a white finish will cost less than a dark, wood-grain finish, and an off-the-floor system will be more economical than floor standing. Tailored Living works to stay within budget and create a system that meets your needs, lifestyle, and wallet.

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All of Tailored Living’s products are made of high-quality materials and designed with expert craftsmanship to create a long-lasting system. Shelving and panels are made with industrial-grade laminated composite. The custom shelving and cabinetry have a 3/4-inch thermo-fused laminate. This thick finish provides strength and durability.

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As most real estate agents will tell you, maximizing the functionality of a closet and other storage areas definitely increases the value of a home. When prospective homebuyers see a customized storage area, they can envision their own clothes or belongings in that space. Adequate storage space is essential, and well-organized closets are extremely valuable.

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olunteers of The Public Library at Tellico Village are finalizing all the deals for its Annual Used Book Sale on April 16-18.

The collection of items for the sale may reach 15,000 and will include hardcover and softcover books, puzzles, games, audio books, CDs, DVDs, children’s books, cookbooks, and more. Most items will sell for $1 or $2, and customers can purchase a Bunch-of-Books Coupon prior to the sale at the TV Library, allowing them to buy 20 items for only $25.

The vision of The Public Library at Tellico Village is to be the center for lifelong learning, providing access to the information that will fulfill personal growth, cultural enrichment, and knowledge in all fields of interest.

The Annual Used Book Sale is the signature fundraiser for Friends of the Library, a non-profit organization dedicated to and vital for the financial support of the library. The Friends Preview Party for the Book Sale is April 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The sale is open to the public April 17 from 9 am to 6 pm and April 18 from 9 am to 1 pm. The sale is held at the Community Church at Tellico Village.

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uring the past 34 years, Remote Area Medical (RAM) has provided free medical, dental, and vision care to hundreds of thousands of people through the operation of mobile medical clinics. RAM operates its clinics in communities large and small, both in the United States and abroad. It will be at McMinn County High School in Athens on July 11th and 12th.

RAM is a major non-profit provider of free mobile clinics. Their mission is to prevent pain and alleviate suffering by providing free, quality healthcare to those in need. They do this by delivering free dental, vision, and medical services to underserved and uninsured individuals. RAM’s Corps of more than 155,000 volunteers – licensed dental, vision, medical, and veterinary professionals – have treated more than 835,000 individuals,

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thought and wisdom and join leaders across our nation in taking precautions to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

The Arts Center is closed through April 5, and all programming is suspended through April 30.

How does this affect you and your event(s)?

Until further notice, The Arts Center is closed. If you’d like to reach us, email Lauren at director@athensartscouncil.org or leave a phone message at 423-745-8781. As always, www.athensartscouncil.org is open 24/7.

The following events are canceled: » The Studio April 6 & May 4 » Artsplorations April 11 & May 9 The following events will be rescheduled: » Adult Theatre Camp » Pottery Workshops » Baked Clay Miniatures » Old Time Country Radio Show » Hamlet » Spring Craft Show Events are subject to change pending developments this month. AACA will announce new dates as soon as possible. In the event that patrons who have purchased tickets and/or class registration are unable to attend the respective event(s) on the new date, AACA will

offer class credit (for classes) and tickets to a future event of equal value. We do encourage patrons to consider any payment to AACA as a donation to this valuable non-profit. It is our sincere hope to reschedule the Spring Craft Show, though we are uncertain as to whether it will be possible to host such an event this fiscal year. We will keep vendors and patrons up-todate with any developments in planning.

Thank you for your patience. We simply cannot reschedule events at the present time. As soon as it is safe to do so, we will work hard to reschedule events in a timely manner. A calendar such as ours has many moving parts, and it may take several days to rebuild our wonderful puzzle of arts programs. The safety, health, and well-being of our community are - along with providing access to the arts - of utmost concern to our staff and board of directors.

Thank you for your understanding and your care for your neighbors.

Lastly, please remember the vulnerable among us, including artists, whose livelihood is gravely impacted by decisions such as these. We do not take this lightly. We are grateful to our community who has helped us thrive for 40 years and we take comfort in your enduring support. We’re eager to open our doors and “raise the curtain.”

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s you’re likely aware, The Arts Center has been closed to the public since March 14. Recently AACA leadership agreed to further our precautions by closing completely until April 6, at which time we will evaluate how to move forward.

What changed: » Staff is now working from home on a reduced schedule. » We will continue to check our phone messages, and all email messages, for now, should be directed to Lauren at director@athensartscouncil.org. » We will continue our Tuesday through Thursday Facebook Live Streams, they just won’t happen at The Arts Center. Follow our Facebook page to catch these virtual arts experiences from home.

Athens Area Council for the Arts leadership feels strongly that our role at this time is to act with measured

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Blount County Public Library Continues to Provide Resources During COVID-19 Closure

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lount County Public Library will remain closed until April 30th. However, staff are still reporting to work to provide resources and library service to those in Blount County and the rest of East Tennessee.

The curbside material pickup service has been a great innovation for maintaining service to patrons during library closure. Since the start of the service on March 18, BCPL has checked out 1,317 items and renewed 2,088 items, in addition to renewing library cards, updating pins so patrons can access the online library Tennessee READS, and even providing printing services and seed packets from the BCPL Seed Library.

To ensure the health and safety of patrons and staff, all materials are being sanitized and placed in a three-day quarantine after check-in before being made available to the public.

If you don’t have an already existing library card, BCPL will be issuing temporary library cards by phone, which are free for in-county residents and $25 for out of county patrons. To apply for a card, simply call the library

at 865-982-0981 and a staff member will take you through an abridged application to issue you a card.

The library has been using Facebook live to stream Little Learners storytimes on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 10:30 am and is adding new ways to reach community members in their homes, such as technology classes held online through the video conferencing platform Zoom.

These resources are provided by the Blount County Public Library, located at 508 N. Cusick Street in Maryville, where services are an example of your tax dollars at work for you.

For more information about library programs or services, call the library at 865-982-0981 or visit www. blountlibrary.org. To sign up to receive a monthly calendar by email, go to the library’s home page and go to What’s Happening? on the menu bar. Then under News and Events, click on Join Calendar Email List. Also, check out Facebook at “Blount County Public Library,” Twitter at “Blount_Library,” and Instagram at “bcplibrary.”

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• 2,057 sq. ft. with Craftsman style front elevation.

• A massive coffered ceiling throughout the main living area, a double tray ceiling in the master bedroom, and beamed ceilings in bedrooms #2 and #3 add a sophisticated feeling of elegant volume.

• Fabulous walk-in marble/acrylic shower.

• Huge “his” and “her” walk-in closets.

• Granite kitchen features wood cabinets and extra-large custom glass door pantry.

• Fabulous gas fireplace with stone surround.

• Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the entire living area. Large laundry room is fully cabinetted.

• Dual fuel high-efficiency heat pump with propane back-up.

• Plus, a WHOPPING R-49 ceiling insulation package to greatly reduce your utility bills.

• Oversized & finished 3-1/2 car garage with attic space.

• 10’x17’8” open grilling and sunning patio.

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• Beautiful landscape package, plus much more!

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ust as we have been in the relentless pursuit of the fountain of youth, we have also been in a constant search for a viable solution to hair loss. While there are many “snake oil” topical remedies on the market, none have been clinically proven to restore lost hair. There is an oral medication that has been clinically proven effective in some cases but also comes with some undesirable side effects. That leaves the surgical procedure of hair restoration as the most proven method of getting back what you have lost.

Hair restoration simply takes hair you currently have and surgically places it in your thinning areas. There are two types of hair restoration, and they differ a bit in how they harvest the hair that will be transplanted.

The first is Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT).

With this particular surgery, a very thin strip of your scalp between four and six inches long is removed, and the incision is then sewed back together. That strip of your scalp is then sub-divided into very small individual sections containing one or two hairs each, then transplanted

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into very small individual incisions in your scalp.

The second is Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE).

This type of surgery simply removes individual hair follicles from your scalp and then transplanted into your thinning areas.

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Hair restoration is quite expensive, and costs will depend on the provider, the method you choose, and how many units you choose to have transplanted. Normally downtime is minimal, with most patients being back to work and assuming normal activities within a few days.

As with any surgical procedure, there are risks involved, so you should carefully weigh the risks versus the rewards of any cosmetic surgery. So if you happen to find yourself considering a restoration of your own, consult a qualified physician and do your homework, gathering information in order to make your best decision.

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Monroe Area Council for the Arts Deep Cleaning 11th Annual Spring Open Charity and Fogging for Health... and Golf Tournament Rescheduled

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ue to concerns related to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Monroe Area Council for the Arts will reschedule its 11th Annual Spring Open Charity Golf Tournament to October 10 at The Links at Kahite. The shotgun four-person scramble begins at 9:30 am. The entry fee includes a free continental breakfast, unlimited range balls, door prizes, a free beverage cart, a hot pasta buffet with desserts, and free contests for prizes. The entry fee is only $100.

Peace of Mind

By Christina Fitzwilliam

Come see MACA in action!

While the golfers are competing, you are invited to come out and experience some of the various art forms from our very talented Monroe Arts Alliance members. From 10 am to 2 pm, take a stroll around the grounds, take in the Visual Arts Alliance’s beautiful works of art displayed for your viewing, listen to music, and watch the performances by some of our talented performers. All free to enjoy!

Do you want to make a difference? Come chat with us on how you can help to Make Art Come Alive in our community. All proceeds from sponsorships and golf fees will go to support the Barbara Arwood Fund for Arts in Education. The Barbara Arwood Fund helps bring programs on music, poetry, visual arts, and the Missoula Children’s Theatre to young people in the area. In addition, this event will help MACA offer its annual summer arts camps.

For more information on sponsorships or to register to play in the tournament, call MACA at 423-442-3210, email maca491@gmail.com, or visit www.monroearts.com.

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ormally during this time of year, we at Surface Doc are patiently waiting for the rain to stop so we can get busy spring cleaning. In addition to this year’s excessive rainfall, we are also facing a new, unwanted containment… the human coronavirus. Following all expert advice, prevention begins in the home. Washing hands, face, and contact surfaces greatly reduces the risk of contracting the coronavirus.

You probably know that our specialty is deep cleaning and sanitation services for your carpets and hard surfaces for both home and office. We love to clean, and eliminating germs is one of the reasons we are the best in the business.

So, in lieu of the coronavirus epidemic, we want to do our best to help you, the homeowner, however we can. Our fogging technique virtually eliminates germs from colds, flu, staph, MRSA, and the human coronavirus. “Whole room disinfection enables difficult-to-reach places to be thoroughly disinfected,” explained Dr. Karen Middleton of Campden BRI. For a limited time, Surface Doc will offer a fogging sanitation service for all contact surfaces for both commercial and residential owners. Surface Doc has adopted the same methods being used by every major airline and government run transportation service for combating against the coronavirus. Using a fogger and an aggressive FDA recognized quaternary disinfectant, Surface Doc will fog all contact surfaces in your home, business, or vehicle. If you are looking for peace of mind, this service is a great start. Let us help get your home or business essentially germ free, thus giving you the best chance of staying healthy.

For more information, please visit our website at www. surfacedoc.com to learn about all our services. We also have provided links to official sites containing the most up-to-date information on the human coronavirus.

If you are like me and your spring cleaning “to do” list has you more stressed out than the coronavirus, we are ready to help. We do it all, inside and out! Concrete and paver driveways, walkways, wood decks, stone patios, tile kitchens, bathrooms, showers, stone countertops, not to mention soft-washing roofs and sidings are all areas we specialize in. The sun is out, the rain has gone, it’s time to live again. Life is better lived clean.

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Don’t Miss the Sounds of Your Life T ellico Hearing Solutions was created to help you discover if a hearing device may help you hear better. We use the latest technology that allows us to perform complete testing in your home without a sound booth. We will provide you with a complete audiometric testing of your current hearing and, if appropriate for you, we will fit you with the best device for YOUR hearing situation and budget. We can also provide assistive listening devices for use with your TV, phone, or audio equipment.

More and more studies are confirming that impaired memory, balance issues, and dementia may be linked to untreated hearing loss. These studies further suggest that hearing aid use may reduce the onset, or even reverse, some of these disorders. All studies have been done with properly selected, professionally fit and programmed

aids, with clients carefully guided through acclimation to amplification via consultation and reprogramming – all by a trained professional. Robert Ferraro, Tellico Hearing Solutions owner, is a state certified Hearing Instrument Specialist.

If your current older hearing aids are making everything too noisy, we’ll show you how modern hearing aids will improve the quality of your life. Maybe it’s time to upgrade? Modern hearing aids are more energy efficient and have rechargeable batteries. Many modern hearing aids come with Bluetooth capabilities. Obsolete analog devices don’t have that awesome feature. Having Bluetooth built into your digital hearing aid means it’s compatible with your smartphone, your computer, and maybe even your newer television.

Let us help you stay in touch with the world around you.

Don’t miss the sounds of your life! If you or a loved one have been experiencing hearing loss or other difficulties in understanding speech, a free hearing test is a good idea.

We offer affordable hearing aid solutions that utilize the most advanced hearing aid technology available. Call or email us today for your free hearing test!

We are located in Vonore, Tennessee, serving Monroe, Loudon, and Blount counties – Vonore, Loudon, Madisonville, Sweetwater, Lenoir City, Maryville, and neighboring towns. We are available evenings and weekends, too!

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Let us bring the test to you. We use the latest technology that allows us to perform complete audiometric testing in your home without a sound booth.

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Dogwood Arts Postpones All Events Through May 11

Connie Ferraro,

Client Care Coordinator

ollowing recommendations from the City of Knoxville and the Center for Disease Control, Dogwood Arts has made the difficult decision to postpone all events through May 11. The current recommendation is that for the next eight weeks, all gatherings of 50 or more people either be postponed, canceled, or held virtually. This recommendation impacts several popular events, including Chalk Walk (April 4th), Spring Featured Gardens (April 18th & 19th), and the Dogwood Arts Festival (April 24th-26th). The health and safety of our community, artists, volunteers, and staff are always our top priority, and we must all do our part to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Please follow Dogwood Arts on social media as we explore new, virtual ways to promote and celebrate the art, culture, and natural beauty of East Tennessee this spring.

At this time, the recommendation does not impact the Southern Skies Music Festival scheduled for May 16. Should the situation change and the City of Knoxville, Knox County Health Department, or the Center for Disease Control make any further recommendations or mandates concerning public events past May 11th, we will update you as soon as possible.

For details on the CDC guidance, please visit www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ community/large-events/mass-gatherings-ready-for-covid-19.html.

Dogwood Arts, presented by ORNL Federal Credit Union, is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to promote and celebrate our region’s art, culture, and natural beauty. For more information, visit www.dogwoodarts.com.

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Beyond Hand Washing and Social Distancing: Suggestions for Strengthening Your Immune System

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By Diane Minch

ith all the frenzy about the coronavirus, it’s a good time for all of us to think about what we can do to strengthen our own immune system. Since viruses are constantly mutating into new strains, there will be new viral strains emerging that scientists can’t predict, thus making it very difficult to develop an effective shot, vaccine, or drug that works.

Our best defense is a good offense. We can greatly improve our immune system by making some lifestyle changes. If your immune system is strong enough, it will take care of bacteria, viruses, allergens, free radicals, and even carcinogens before they can take a hold on you. No one can implement all of the suggestions, so start with a few that resonate with you and add more as you feel ready. Don’t forget to give yourself some credit when you accomplish them. Realize that every positive change you make will be a step up on the Immune Health ladder.

Food and Beverages Affect Our Immune System

Get the majority of your nutrition from whole foods. Eat lots of fresh vegetables and fruits. They are a great source of anti-oxidants, vitamins, and minerals and will do wonders to strengthen your immune system.

Decrease or eliminate processed foods, refined sugars, hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup, and foods containing GMOs. They all deplete immune systems.

Choose healthy beverages like filtered or spring water and herbal teas. Reduce or eliminate consummation of immune zapping beverages like alcohol, sodas, and sweetened fruit juices.

Reduce Your Exposure to Toxins

Did you know that the average person is exposed to thousands of chemical toxins every day? They are everywhere. There are lots of pesticides and herbicides in our foods. (Makes a good reason to go organic or use a quality fruit and vegetable rinse that

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can remove them.) Many foods, especially processed ones, have preservatives. Our personal care products, household cleaners, laundry detergents, carpets, cabinets, cigarettes, automobiles, and even our clothing contain a multitude of toxic ingredients.

Read your labels and at least make attempts to reduce your toxic load. Toxins are a major cause of immune system deficiency. Seek out some herbal teas and supplements that can help remove toxins from the body. Also, if you can exercise enough to sweat a lot, you will release toxins. Saunas can also be helpful in this regard.

Beware of over-using the anti-bacterial soaps and wipes. They tend to work on the outside of our bodies like anti-biotics work on the inside of our bodies. They kill everything, including the good bacteria, leaving us with weakened immunity. Regular soap is a better choice. Try choosing soaps that are pH balanced and won’t dry out your skin.

The skin’s pH is between 5.5 and 6.5.

Move for Life – Exercise is Key

Stay active and keep moving. Choose activities that you enjoy, and add some variety. There are so many things we can choose in Eastern Tennessee, whether it be golfing, hiking, swimming, dog walking, pickle ball, tennis, water sports, or another favorite of yours. Try doing some deep breathing each day. It will oxygenate your body and boost your immune system.

Strength training is beneficial, too!

Be aware of your posture. Avoid sitting for long periods of time. If you are having problems with pain or alignment, see if Inversion Therapy or Whole Body Vibration Therapy can help, or seek the assistance of a chiropractor, physical therapist, fitness coach, or a sports and athletic trainer. Many of them may be able to suggest specific exercises to relieve or eliminate your pain and improve your posture. Movement enhances the immune system!

Stress Management and Sleep

Stress and lack of sleep put a huge load on our immune systems. We all have stress in our lives, but it is the way we manage it that counts. Studies have shown that

engaging in stress reducing activities like yoga, tai chi, qi gong, massage, meditation, mindfulness, prayer, connecting with nature, grounding, laughing, specific types of music, dancing, breath work, emotional freedom technique, etc. can have a profound effect on improving our immune system. So give some of those a try. There are many local practitioners who can help you with these activities.

The old adage of getting seven to nine hours of quality sleep per night hasn’t changed. This is critical if our immune system is going to function well. If you have trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep, try some of the stress reducing techniques mentioned above. You might try some relaxing essential oils or herbal teas that can help you get to sleep or stay asleep.

Electro Magnetic Fields (EMFs) are having a huge effect on our stress levels and inability to sleep. We are constantly bombarded by EMFs given off by cell phones, computers, tablets, cordless phones, video games, TVs, microwaves, smart meters, dirty electricity, electrical lines, etc. The proposed 5G technology promises to greatly increase all these electrical frequencies and make matters even worse. There are some things you can do to mitigate some of these frequencies. You might want to research the shields and filters that are available to decrease EMFs and dirty electricity. Reduce your exposure to EMFs, especially in the late evening, and avoid having EMF type devices in your bedroom or sleeping area.

Consider Immune Boosting Supplements and Therapies

Much of our immune system resides in our mouth and our gut. Practice good oral hygiene and be sure to floss. Consider adding pre-biotics, probiotics, and fermented foods to your diet. They can improve your gut health and microbiome and lead to greatly enhanced immune systems.

Many books are written on which vitamins, minerals, supplements, and herbs are able to help us improve immunity. There are hundreds of them - too numerous to mention. Here are a just a few suggestions most frequently researched and recommended by the experts.

Vitamin C – Taking as much vitamin C as possible to bowel tolerance is often recommended. If you wish to take higher amounts, you might try liposomal vitamin C, which is much better absorbed.

Liposomal C is more expensive; however, it is possible to make your own. YouTube will have several different videos on how to make it. If you have a serious immune problem, you might want to check out your options on Intravenous Vitamin C. There are some local doctors and qualified practitioners who will offer this.

Vitamin D research is ongoing, and it is remarkable how it improves your immune system and reduces the risk factors for most major diseases. The higher the score, the lower the risk. Scores between 50 and 100 have been deemed safe and are showing very impressive results. Vitamin D is the sunshine vitamin, so get outdoors and let your skin soak up some rays without blocking it with sunscreen. Usually 10 to 20 minutes is enough. Suggested time to do this is between 10 am and 2 pm. If you start getting pink, it is time to stop and cover up or apply some non-toxic sunscreen. If you can’t get outdoors, Vitamin D supplementation is easy and very reasonably priced.

Zinc and N Acetyl Cysteine (called NAC for short) are another two supplements that are often recommended for enhancing immunity. Check with your healthcare practitioner for recommended amounts.

Last but not least, try to have a positive attitude and seek out positive people to be in your circle of friends. Negativity can greatly reduce your immunity.

This article is the opinion of the writer based on personal experiences and research and it is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Never ignore seeking treatment or professional medical advice because of something you have read. Submitted by Diane Minch, BS (Health and PE), Holistic Health Educator, Certified Tai Chi for Health Instructor, dianeminch@hotmail.com.

COVID-19 Brings Uncertainty Second Harvest Here to Respond

URING THESE UNCERTAIN times our state and country face due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee is taking action. First and foremost, the health and safety of Second Harvest’s employees, volunteers, visitors, and East Tennesseans who visit our partners and agencies are of utmost importance and will remain a priority. Second Harvest is continuing to operate, as there will be an increased need for our services because of an influx in people in need, as well as agencies deciding to temporarily close their doors.

Second Harvest Food Bank is following guidelines, updates, and developments from our national affiliate, Feeding America, the CDC, and Tennessee Department of Health.

At one time, Second Harvest has inventory to operate for three weeks. With increased concern and more people in need, Second Harvest’s resources will deplete faster than ever. With a donation of $35, you can feed one adult, senior, or child for two weeks. A financial contribution is the most efficient and effective way to support East Tennesseans who utilize Second Harvest’s services. As we will continuously change our operations based on the evolution of the situation, innovative solutions will be needed. Donations can be made online now at www.secondharvestetn.org/covid19.

Safety, Sanitation, and Cleanliness

Second Harvest is proud of how clean the warehouse and facility are on a regular basis; however, cleaning schedules have been increased. Volunteers always wear gloves in the Clean Room, and a mandatory glove policy for all volunteers has been implemented. Volunteers and visitors are also required to fill out a screening questionnaire. Anyone with cold/flu symptoms here to volunteer will be turned away.

Partners and Agencies

Second Harvest agencies received a letter detailing precautions they can take to best serve their clients. The letter also included a sign to hang for people to see as they come to the pantry to prevent the spread of any virus. They were also given the screening questionnaire Second Harvest is using in the case they decide to use something similar.

In addition, they were given the COVID19 information from The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). It has also

been suggested to agencies to temporarily move to drive-thru distributions to prevent contact and stay consistent with social distancing. Second Harvest’s agencies are being informed regularly; however, a large majority of Second Harvest’s agencies are operated by groups that have now been deemed vulnerable, and many are choosing to temporarily close their doors. Most importantly, Second Harvest will continue to be a safe place for people in need of food in these uncertain times. Emergency Food Boxes are always available at the warehouse for people in need.

As agencies close their doors, Second Harvest is seeking one to two central drop locations in the 18 counties it serves. These locations will serve as temporary distribution points for communities. It is suggested that groups that are NOT considered most vulnerable in these times command these distribution sites. If you have a space/ business/facility that could step in as a central drop/distribution site, please fill out the form on Second Harvest’s website at www. secondharvestetn.org/contact.

Food for Kids

As schools are urged to stay closed beyond the scheduled Spring Break, Second Harvest is aware of the increased concern for children and is also aware that an increasing number of children will be in need of Second Harvest’s assistance; however, ahead of Spring Breaks and anticipated closures, each school was provided with six weeks of inventory (shelf-stable, easy to open food items) in preparation.

Second Harvest operates the Food for Kids program in 280 schools in 18 counties. As schools remain closed, Second Harvest will work with its existing school and community contacts to arrange additional food available for pick up at the warehouse or schedule a delivery if/when there is no other option.

East Tennesseans are special, resilient people who always look out for their neighbors and other people in need. This situation will prove just that. Second Harvest will continue to be here as a resource when times are truly unpredictable. We appreciate your support and will continue to keep you updated as things develop. As the situation evolves, the BEST place to stay up-to-date is on the COVID-19 blog.

The COVID-19 crisis is an ever-changing situation. We are grieving for so many that are finding themselves in stressful and worrisome times. A financial contribution is the most efficient and effective way to support East Tennesseans who utilize Second Harvest’s services. Second Harvest is purchasing food to replenish the warehouse to best prepare the agencies and communities we serve. With the additional purchases, our financial resources are in great need.

If you find yourself in a position to contribute financially, Second Harvest,

the agencies we serve, and your neighbors will be extremely grateful. Donating $140 provides a two-week supply of Emergency Food Boxes for a family of four. A $35 donation feeds one person for two weeks.

Visit the COVID-19 donate page at community.secondharvestetn.org/pages/ covid-19 to make your impact today!

About Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee, a member of Feeding America, has worked to compassionately feed the hungry since 1982. In FY19, Second Harvest distributed 20 million pounds of food across 18 East Tennessee counties.

Through programs and 550+ non-profit partners, Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee provides food to more than 143,000 children, adults, and seniors each month. For more information, call 865-5210000 or visit www.secondharvestetn.org.

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Volunteers

The way Second Harvest utilizes volunteers will constantly evolve as the situation changes daily. Please check the COVID-19 blog (www.secondharvestetn.org/blog-post/covid19-update), as updates will be posted there as central drop locations are established. Please be patient as Second Harvest takes steps to best utilize volunteered time and resources.

At Second Harvest, we have no doubt that

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Monroe County Friends of Animals Pets of the Week

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s of now, the shelter is temporarily closed. Adoptions are by appointment only. Email animal. shelter@monroetn.com or call 423-4421015 for more information about any pet posted. There are staff and volunteers there every day to care for the animals… please volunteer, and if at all possible, please choose a cat or dog to foster and get them into a home environment temporarily!

Following is a link to a factual article (summary) about pets and COVID-19 from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) via the Facebook page from a Knoxville Vet: www.facebook.com/ VillageVetMD. Prince is a beautiful tan Shepherd/ Anatolian mix dog who needs a new home.

At a little over a year old, he is close to full grown at 90 pounds. He is a friendly guy who sits on command and has a goofy grin.

Prince is housebroken and needs to find a new home, as he did not get along with his previous family’s chihuahua. We suggest Prince be in a home where he is the only dog. Due to his size, we would recommend a home with older children. He is playful and loves chew toys and bones. He would make a wonderful hiking companion.

A dog’s true personality may not show through immediately in the shelter environment. They may consider their kennel a safe place and be uncomfortable when taken out. This doesn’t mean they aren’t sweet, loving dogs. It just means they are unsure or scared in this environment. Take some time to meet each dog. Let them get used to you for a few moments before you take him/her for a walk around the shelter grounds. Once you get your new pet home, allow them time to become adjusted to their new life.

Depending on their background, living in a home may be a new experience for them.

This may not happen overnight, so be patient and you will wind up with a happy, well-adjusted pet. All animals adopted are spayed or neutered, have age appropriate vaccinations and testing, and are microchipped (with registration).

Mike, Millie, Misty, and Miles were all brought in together and seem to be from the same litter. This is their story: They were a litter from a stray that had wandered onto the property. A gentleman brought them in and said his elderly mother had been feeding and caring for them but can no longer accomplish these tasks. They are indoor only cats, about 1-year-old, short haired and very sweet. (The girls are Calicos.)

Mike is an outgoing fellow who tries to convince everyone that it is playtime! He loves attention and is a cuddly sweetheart.

Miles is a bit quieter and will carefully watch all who approach. He loves to be held and stroked. He has an odd, birdlike purr that can be heard a mile away. It does take a minute to get him going, but once he starts, he can mesmerize anyone with that hypnotic sound! Millie and Misty are both quieter girls who prefer to quietly watch the world from a distance. They enjoy petting and rubs but would do best in homes that understand that we all need a little space sometimes. If you are looking for a companion that will be content to sit and enjoy the quiet comfort of your home and will relish those rare moments of solitude with you, please come meet these beautiful girls!

Please remember their true purrsonality may not show through immediately in the shelter environment. Their condo is now their “safe place,” though a very unfamiliar place, and some struggle a bit

when removed from it. That by no means does NOT mean they aren’t sweet, loving lap cats. It means they are uncomfortable or scared. Take the time to meet each cat.

One minute your cat’s eyes are glued on you, and the next he couldn’t seem to care less about you. Like people, cats sometimes just need quiet “alone” time. When your cat is acting like he needs some space, let him have it. He’ll feel safer with you because he knows you respect that need. By allowing your cat to have his alone time, you’re setting the stage for him to come seek you out for some cuddles and lap time.

There is great information on how to introduce animals into a new home at www.monroecountyfriendsofanimals.org under Pets/Helpful Hints. Check it out – there are many more “Helpful Hints” for pet caregivers provided there.

We have working, barn, farm, warehouse, outdoor cats (and even one kitten) that need homes and a job assignment… salary is quality cat food fed daily, fresh water daily, and 24-hour

access to indoor shelter, non-negotiable.

If their job is as an inside mouser, a litter box that must be scooped daily is required.

This will ensure that they use it.

Five cats who would love to start a new job immediately are Arizona, Betty, Zest, Whoopie (kitten), and Porch. All five are altered, combo tested-NEG, chipped, vaccinated, and ready to start work! These are outdoor cats that do not really want human contact except provision of their daily salary, which is food, water, and shelter.

Arizona is a male white and black short hair about one year old. He is a traditional barn cat - not very friendly and does not like to be cornered. He has probably had zero human contact before. Betty is a two-year-old blue and white short hair who is not used to being confined to a condo and would like to be running loose again. May end up being a touchable cat with her owner. Zest is a female, one year old, black medium hair. She can be petted on her own terms and may turn out to be somewhat friendly. Prefers women.

Whoopie is a five-month-old orange tabby. His sibling was able to be tamed, but he won’t trust people. (That may change in a different environment.) Porch is a two-year-old brown tabby who is unfamiliar with humans. She is able to be handled when necessary. The personality of these cats may change once they are in a different environment. Any of them may end up being your untouchable shadow as you do your chores.

Some are very friendly cats and kittens that are pet quality that have never been indoors and are very social with their trusted caretakers. Some just want to be left alone to work their job of non-chemical rodent control. All need 24-hour access to shelter, and all need to be fed a good quality food and fresh water every day to stay strong and healthy. If you need some working cats, please contact us and let us know the type of cat and how many you want.

An application is required for adopting a working (barn) cat. Please visit our website at www.monroecountyfriendsofanimals.

org, click on “Programs” and then “Barn Cats.” At the bottom of the page, you can print the rules and the application and bring it to the shelter. You may also go to the shelter to get the information and application to complete. The adoption fee for these five barn cats is sponsored.

Do you need to add to your spring wardrobe? Check out the MCFA Thrift Store run entirely by volunteers. Clean, gently used items are available at great prices. Spring cleaning? Donate any unwanted items to the store (and the animals). Donations are greatly appreciated and are accepted Wednesday through Saturday from 10 am to 3:30 pm. All proceeds go to help the homeless animals of Monroe County. It’s located at 3949 Highway 411 in Madisonville (across from Kentucky Fried Chicken). Like us on Facebook for up-to-date sale information.

Monroe County Animal Shelter is now partnered with Finding Rover, a free service that helps reunite lost dogs and cats with their families using facial recognition technology. As a partner, the community can now see if their lost pet is in our care with just a few clicks. We encourage everyone to register with a personal Finding Rover account by going to www.FindingRover.com.

All pet animals adopted from the shelter are spayed or neutered, wormed, have age appropriate vaccinations and testing, and are microchipped with registration. Cats are litter box trained. The adoption fees are $50 over one year old and $60 under one year old.

The Monroe County Animal Shelter is located at 170 Kefauver Lane in Madisonville (behind Walmart) and is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm. Call 423-442-1015 for more information, and check out all available pets on our website at www.monroecountyfriendsofanimals. org. The official Facebook page is “TN Monroe County Animal Shelter.” Adoption gift certificates are available all year and donations are always gratefully accepted.

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First Inaugural Spring Craft Fair at Marble Springs State Historic Site

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n Sunday, May 31, from 12 to 5 pm, come enjoy our first inaugural spring craft fair at Marble Springs State Historic Site as we welcome more than 20 local vendors bringing crafts, foods, and other goodies! Admission to the event is FREE, and those attending will have the chance to enjoy shopping from local vendors, talk to our historic reenactors, meet John Sevier, listen to music, create some hands-on crafts, and enjoy all sorts of other family fun!

Marble Springs State Historic Site, located at 1220 West Governor John Sevier Highway in Knoxville, is the last home and farm of John Sevier, Tennessee’s first governor, who was elected in 1796. Sevier served six terms as Tennessee governor in Knoxville, the state’s first capital city. He also acted as the first and only governor of the short-lived state of Franklin. Sevier was a congressman from the Eastern District for four terms, a high-ranking officer in the North Carolina militia, and a hero at the 1780 battle of Kings Mountain against the British. Farmer, trader,

land speculator, soldier, politician, husband, and father of 18 children, John Sevier embodied the pioneer spirit of the day.

Marble Springs State Historic Site is funded under an agreement with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Tennessee Historical Commission. For more information, visit www.marblesprings.net.

Surge of Downtown Knoxville Residential Development Continues in 2020

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Downtown Knoxville Alliance Helps Prospective Residents Explore Options

evelopers have started construction on a combined 420 new residential units in downtown Knoxville, signaling continued housing demand within the central business district, which is a 0.67 square mile area in the city’s core. The new rental and purchase options will push the district’s housing units to more than 2,000, in addition to units in surrounding downtown neighborhoods.

“Downtown Knoxville has become a great place to live,” said Michele Hummel, Downtown Knoxville Alliance Executive Director. “It is now a complete neighborhood experience with amenities that attract a wide range of people, from young professionals to families and empty nesters.”

Seven residential developments in the central business district are in the construction phase, with the largest being 237 rental units at Church & Henley on the former State Supreme Court site. In addition, nine rental units are coming to the Cal Johnson Building on State Street, plus 152 units to Stockyard Lofts and five at 112 S. Central Street, which are both located in the Old City. Seven units for purchase are underway at City House on Vine Avenue and 10 units at The Overlook on West Hill Avenue. An additional mix of more than 500 rental and purchase units within the district have been announced or are in the planning stage.

To help prospective residents navigate the housing options and explore downtown amenities and lifestyle, the Downtown Knoxville Alliance has introduced new

online content. The new “Live Downtown” tab at www. downtownknoxville.org/living features a video illustrating the benefits of living in the downtown community, along with links to explore housing options and amenities in distinct downtown districts, including Gay Street, Market Square, the Old City, Volunteer Landing, and World’s Fair Park.

“Each district has a character all its own,” said Hummel. “Whether the goal is to be steps from drinks and dinner, close to the dog park, or waking up to river or mountain views, downtown Knoxville residents have a surprising number of distinctive options, ranging from eclectic to luxurious.”

For more information about downtown Knoxville, visit www. downtownknoxville.org, and connect with Downtown Knoxville Alliance on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About the Downtown Knoxville Alliance Ensuring a vibrant, flourishing downtown is the primary mission of the Downtown Knoxville Alliance. Formed in 1993 as a Central Business Improvement District (CBID), the district encompasses a 0.67 square mile area and is supported by a special assessment by property owners that is used to make improvements, enhance services, and promote downtown. The DKA continually focuses on attracting and retaining a thriving community of residents, businesses, and visitors in downtown Knoxville. For more information, visit www.downtownknoxville.org.

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Water to Thrive - Build Wells, Change Lives

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Providing Life-Giving Water to Africa from East Tennessee

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ounded in 2008, Water to Thrive is a faith-based non-profit headquartered in Austin, Texas, that

who desperately need them in rural Africa.

They work with communities in need that take ownership of their wells.

Lack of access to safe drinking water is the cause of 80% of diseases in rural Ethiopia alone. The objective is to ensure at least 15 liters per person per day of clean water for drinking, cooking, and personal We are livestreaming hygiene. It is difficult, if not impossible, Sunday morning and for us to think of not being able to turn Holy Week Services on a tap and have clean, safe water fill our cups. In some areas of the globe, however, people must travel miles to access water Connect and worship that is not tested, not clean, and is the with us by visiting our cause of many diseases and even death. website Each day these new projects provide clean, safe water to hundreds of people. www.shepherdofthelaketn.org The communities participate fully in the construction and implementation of these wells, and the villages have now taken full ownership of the projects. Water Palm Sunday, April 5 Sunday, 9:00 a.m.5 Worship9:00 witha.m.

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the wells are sustainable and will be able to provide clean water for many years.

In 2018, Shepherd of the Lake began a partnership with Water to Thrive, and to date we have funded the completion of seven wells through member donations.

We are grateful to know that these communities no longer have to face the fear of illness and death from dirty water. Women will be able to spend hundreds of additional hours a year looking after their families instead of traveling miles to collect water that may not be safe to drink. Children will not have to miss class to help gather water.

We at Shepherd of the Lake are passionate about this ministry and continue to support Water to Thrive in their life-saving mission to provide well water, as well as living water to those in desperate need.

Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church 143 Chota Center Loudon, TN 37774 865-816-4756 www.shepherdofthelaketn.org

Good Shepherd Center 143 Chota Center, Loudon, TN 37774 - Across from Tellico Village POA Announces Coronavirus Policy 865-816-4756 www.shepherdofthelaketn.org

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ina Smith, Director at the Good Shepherd Center, announced that beginning immediately, three new separate policies that will affect its operation and their client interaction will be implemented due the national policy of controlling contact with the general population. Days and hours of operation will not change.

All food distribution days and times will not change. However, all food pickups will occur only outside of the Good Shepherd Center and at the “garage door” entrance at the end of the building. Distance between the food volunteer and the client will be maintained.

There will be no clothing distribution or clothing acceptance until further notice.

During this difficult time, there will also be no new intake of clients as well.

“We need to continue to service our clients and yet protect them and our volunteer workforce during this hopefully short-term crisis,” said Tina. “We will continue to plan and provide support throughout current challenges, as well as any ongoing economic impacts within Monroe County.”

Currently the Good Shepherd provides food to an average of 1,500 people a month and distributes approximately 30,000 pounds of food per month. Financial support comes primarily from donations from many local churches, local businesses, and individuals. Volunteers working at the center are making the difference in the lives of residents, and additional volunteers are always needed. If you are interested in learning more and giving back to your community, please contact the Good Shepherd Center at 423-420-8888 or GScenter@att.net.

The Good Shepherd Center was started in 1993. The founding churches were Buckner Methodist Church, First United Methodist, Madisonville Presbyterian, and St. Joseph the Worker. The center was created to minister to people in crisis. The support services are rendered today for Monroe County residents that request food, clothing, or financial aid for utility bills. The Good Shepherd Center provides these services free of charge and is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

First Baptist Church of Tellico Village Announces Online Worship Services

First Baptist Church of Tellico Village

A Loving, Welcoming Family of Believers Sunday Worship: 8:50 & 10:15 a.m.

Sunday Bible Study: 8:50 & 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday: Meal 5:30 & Devotional 6:15 p.m.

Love God, Love Others, and Reach our World for Christ!

Dr. Charlie Barnard, Pastor 205 Chota Rd. • 865.408.0110 • www.fbctellicovillage.org

In compliance with COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, First Baptist Church of Tellico Village has suspended all regular services at the church.

However, Sunday Worship Service, Sunday Bible Study, and Wednesday Prayer Meeting are available online via the church’s website at www. fbctellicovillage.org. We invite you to enjoy these services at your convenience.

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ALERT: Local Realtor Found and Confesses

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Terrie Dal Pozzo 865-936-8687 203 Grayleaf Lane Lenoir City, TN 37771 $339,900 MLS #1101469 New construction! You will love this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath 1 1/2 story home!

Conveniently located to schools, shopping, restaurants, grocery, and medical facilities. Just enough privacy in the cul-de-sac lot, this brick & batten exterior home features a very open floor plan w/ master on the main. Cozy fireplace & mantle in the vaulted ceiling family room, white shaker cabinets, island and granite tops in kitchen! Upgraded trim package.

3 bedrooms and a bonus room upstairs offer plenty of room for the growing family!

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ast Tennessee Realtor, Terrie Dal Pozzo, has been in the business for more than 20 years. After years of working with Realty Executives Associates in Knoxville, she was recently found in Lenoir City at Smoky Mountain Realty. She has admitted to entering numerous homes throughout the East Tennessee area through the years.

Her confession is as follows: Terrie has confessed to being guilty of working endless hours, weekends, and sacrificing time with her family in order to sell or find that perfect home for her customers. She confessed that she gets great joy from finding or selling her customers’ dream home. She confessed that it is not always easy finding that ideal home, and sometimes they have to see a lot of shacks before they find their castle, but it’s worth it. Her confession amounted to the following conclusion: She is guilty of going above and beyond for her customers. She strives to please and will work tirelessly to satisfy her buyers and sellers. She thinks nothing of working long hours and weekends; she advises and assists throughout the process and considers her determination and positivity to be necessary attributes.

Terrie understands that home ownership is one of the most important investments you can make; therefore, she’s always determined to find that ideal home and ensure the process goes smoothly and stress-free. She dedicates hours to her buyers and sellers and uses the latest techniques and technology.

Ok, so that’s me, Terrie Dal Pozzo! I am a Realtor dedicated to my customers. I DO go above and beyond to make the buying and selling process go smoothly, and I will be happy to assist you with any of your real estate needs.

204 N Doyle Street Lenoir City, TN 37771 $220,000 MLS #1108393

Interest rates are low, prices are climbing, now is the time! You can’t and shouldn’t do this on your own. You wouldn’t use a plumber to put a roof on would you? If you are looking to buy or sell a home, you should seek the services of a Realtor! If you are a buyer, my services are FREE! Sellers get more exposure using Realtors than trying to sell by owner. I reach thousands of Realtors and have access to hundreds of homes with my technology and marketing. Buying and selling can be stressful and is a massive undertaking to attempt on your own. Call me and I will ease the stress with my professional service and advice.

This beautiful home has so much to offer and is priced to sell quickly! It is located in a quiet neighborhood convenient to schools and shopping in Lenoir City. The home has a nice, large yard with so many options to enjoy being outside. Inside the home is much larger than it appears, featuring 5 bedrooms and a bonus room upstairs. This home has been completely updated and has new flooring and paint throughout. Don’t miss your opportunity to call this place “HOME!’’

Terrie Dal Pozzo Smoky Mountain Realty 1010 E Broadway Lenoir City, TN 37771 865-271-9064 or 865-986-4646 tdalpoz4@gmail.com

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228 Shenandoah Drive Lenoir City, TN 37771 $384,900 MLS #1097888 COME SEE THIS ALL BRICK, 4 BEDROOM, NEW CONSTRUCTION HOME located in Harrison Woods! You will love this 2 story home with the master on the main. Featuring all hardwood floors & tile throughout the main level, gas FP, island in kitchen w/ granite & white shaker cabinets. This 2,643 sq. ft. floor plan gives you generous space to move w/out losing that quaint, cozy atmosphere.

Extensive craftsmen trim package w/ shaker doors.

Walk-in tile shower w/ rain head and large covered porch w/ open grilling area!

178 Red Pond Rd Sweetwater, TN 37874 $310,080 MLS #1107726 UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! 21 acres of beautiful property just outside Sweetwater city limits. The first 3-5 acres is zoned commercial with an existing income producing trailer park. Average monthly income varies. Rest of property can be developed!

7900 Dry Valley Rd Loudon, TN 37774 $249,900 MLS #1110452 YOU WILL LOVE THIS 3 BEDROOM CABIN on 5 acres only minutes from the interstate! Great floor plan with generous space to move about without losing that quaint, cozy feel. Master on main beautiful kitchen with new granite and island!

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7217 Highway 11 W Lenoir City, TN 37771 $125,000 MLS #1100332 THIS CHARMING HOUSE WOULD BE A PERFECT STARTER HOME for your family! The owner has made many updates in the last five years including a new roof, new electrical and breaker box, new plumbing, and a new utility room. The kitchen has had new sub-floor, tile, and cabinets replaced within the last five years as well. The crawl space has been gutted and redone with a new vapor barrier and new insulation installed. The bathroom toilet and vanity have also been replaced. Seller is offering a $1,000 paint allowance. This home has a 2 car detached garage that also has a room for storage with an entrance at the back of the garage.

The mountain view at the back of the property is absolutely gorgeous and is definitely a must-see!

5046 Clay Hollow Rd Sweetwater, TN 37874 $199,900 MLS #1106474 GREAT HOME IN THE COUNTRY WITH 3.84 ACRES. 3BR, 2BA with master on main. 2 car garage plus separate carport with attached workshop. HVAC is only 6 months old, metal roof 3 years old. Above ground pool with deck all the way around.

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125 Clyde St Loudon, TN 37774 $90,000 MLS #1107374 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH BRICK RANCHER w/ eat-in kitchen, updated cabinetry, bathroom, and windows, level lot. Convenient downtown location.

Presently rented.

13151 Highway 321 S Lenoir City, TN 37772 $78,500 MLS #1067067 OPPORTUNITY TO OWN INVESTMENT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY located directly on Hwy 321! Concrete pad, electricity, and septic all in place!

Parking for 5 already in place with plenty of room for more! Was formally Walter’s Hot Dog Stand.

15140 Watt Cemetery Rd Loudon, TN 37774 $84,900 MLS #1110415 5.49 ACRES OF UNRESTRICTED PROPERTY! Land lays well, property may be able to be split.

Driveway has been cut in, cleared area to the rear would make a great homesite. Offers lots of privacy, utility water at road. Minutes to a public boat ramp in Tellico Village and convenient to Lenoir City Park.

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Randy Patterson, Boomerocity.com

hen one hears the name Lisa Fischer, one of a few scenarios come to mind. The first might be her 1991 Grammy Award-winning album, So Intense, and her hit song, How Can I Ease the Pain. Sexy.

Smooth. Sultry. An incredible range. The entire package.

Even today she commands attention and accolades from her legions of fans who have followed her since. More about that in a moment.

Most likely one will think of her as the sole – and soulful – female backup singer for the likes of Tina Turner, Luther Vandross, Roberta Flack, Teddy Pendergrass, Chaka Khan, Sting, Anane Vega, and Chris Botti. Oh yeah, and the Rolling Stones. For some of you, the light bulb has now lit up in your heads.

Yes, Fischer is THAT sexy singer who commanded everyone’s attention during her vocal solo during the Stones’ “Gimme Shelter.” The solo first recorded and made famous by the legendary Merry Clayton and that Fischer owned – lock, stock, and barrel – for the 20 years she toured and recorded with the bad boys of rock and roll.

All of this led to Fischer being among those featured in the award-winning documentary 20 Feet From Stardom. This led to an even greater interest in her and her talent, which has led to a tour that is underway. For that reason, I had the personal thrill and opportunity to finally get to interview Fischer by phone to talk about her tour – among other things.

“It’s a very personal show in the sense that it’s very intimate. It gives me the chance to pick beautiful songs that have passed through me in my life. Some Stones tunes. Some Luther Vandross tunes.”

When one listens to Fischer, they often sense a spirit of humility, confidence, and serenity. When asked if there is a spirituality underlying her talent, she replied: “Yeah, I think that’s true. You know, kind of like you, as a person, you feel like everything around you affects you. When I was little, both of my grandmothers were church people. On my father’s side, my paternal grandmother was the mother of a church in Brooklyn. My maternal grandmother, she was ill, but she read the Bible every day, so she had church in her bed. And so I would always try to help her read the Bible and all that kind of stuff. I was always aware, or made aware - I was taught the awareness of something greater than that we’re all just kind of here trying to figure it out.”

Fischer has embarked on a tour (you just missed her in Nashville), so I asked her to tell me about it and what fans can expect.

“This is a vocal piano duet show,” she said. “It’s a very personal show in the sense that it’s very intimate. It gives me the chance to pick beautiful songs that have passed through me in my life. Some Stones tunes. Some Luther Vandross tunes. A couple of my songs and just songs that I like. Everything is really based on the message of the lyric for me, because I’m walking through this path and realizing I can’t really sing a lie, you know what I mean? It’s kind of like I really want to sing stuff that at least makes sense to me in my head and my heart - mostly in my heart - and that has some kind of lingering energy and lingering message.

So it’s a show of just intimacy between myself and Taylor Eigsti, who is an amazing and sensitive player. And we get to really dig our heels into the song - the craft of the song, not how it’s made, but how it tastes, you know, what it smells like, what it feels like, what it breathes like. And so that’s basically what the tour is about.”

All this begged the question: Can we expect a long overdue solo album from her in the near future?

“Yeah, we’ve been talking about it,” said Fischer. “We hope to record this joining. It’s really beautiful to me. It’s just something about the way that Taylor plays. He plays like a singer with as many voices as he has fingers, and it’s just so colorful. His choices are so tasty. And so I get to glide upon these beautiful choices, and it makes me react differently to the melodies that are already set. It starts to become this other thing - not what you think you know - a little bit of what you know, but not completely what you know. It’s almost like a new breath, a new kiss, a new experience when we’re going through the music.”

In my chat with Fischer, she shared the story behind leaving the Rolling Stones, what led to her being in 20 Feet From Stardom, as well as her recording plans. Read it all and more on www.boomerocity.com.

Randy’s first interview was at the tender age of 13 with none other than Col. Tom Parker.

Thirty-six years later he founded the webzine, Boomerocity.com, and has conducted close to 200 interviews with some of the most interesting people in music.

Sass Jordan Talks the Blues and Bowie

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Randy Patterson, Boomerocity.com

n the first year of Boomerocity, I had the privilege of interviewing an extremely talented artist from Canada, Sass Jordan. She was so much fun to interview that I became an instant fan.

I recently got to interview her for the second time, and it was more fun than it was all those years ago. Incredibly talented. Vivacious. Funny. Smart. Perennially beautiful.

All the things that Jordan has been known for her entire career. To learn more about her career, I encourage you to read our first interview with her on www.boomerocity.com.

With a new album, Rebel Moon Blues, just released, I reached her by phone at her home outside of Toronto, Canada, to share insight into it.

“Derrick, who produced it, said to me, ‘Why would you not want to sing a song like Still Got the Blues by Gary Moore? It sounds like a song you would’ve sung or written anyway.’ I could not argue with that in any way or shape. Not to say that I could write such a great song, but I’m just saying it’s definitely not a far reach from what I really do right now.

“Then it was like, okay, so let’s get into stuff that I used to listen to. For example, Leaving Trunk by Taj Mahal. When I was 13 years old, I had that Taj Mahal record on repeat. I just played it over and over. This music just found its way into my blood and into my bones and into my cellular memory.”

Contrary to the “smooth blues” that is often produced today, Jordan’s album has the grit and the grind in it - just the way blues should be played. Jordan is also participating as the lead vocalist in the current Celebrate Bowie tour, which she shared details about.

“It’s Mike Garson’s thing,” she said. “Mike Garson played with Bowie for like 40 years. He was in so many of his bands. He was like the one stalwart member that remained throughout most of Bowie’s bands. Bowie maybe had a couple of bands without him. His piano playing is such a signature sound on so much of my favorite Bowie stuff when I was 13, rocking out with my girlfriend, Vickie, in her parent’s living room.

“Anyways, what happens is that when they do this show, it’s all alumni from different bands that Bowie had over the years - all people that played in them at some point or another, except for the singers, obviously, because he was the singer. The singers are the only ones that were not in Bowie’s bands, per se. Some of them might have sung with him. I don’t know. So whenever they go into a new market, they’ll often ask somebody who is from that market to come up and do a couple of songs with them as a guest.

“So when they were in Toronto, Bernard Fowler was singing with them. And it’s Bernard who said to Mike, ‘We should get Sass to come down and do a couple of songs.’

It’s because of Bernard. Bernard’s the one that got me in. For the past two years, when they came to Toronto, they asked me to come and sing a couple of songs with them, which I did, and that was the end of that.

“Then, out of the blue, about three months ago, Mike called me and said, ‘Sass, we’re doing this five-and-a-half week tour in the states and Canada in March and April, and I’d love you to do it with us.’ I said, ‘I really don’t know. I don’t know if I can do that.’ You know, five-and-a-half weeks, that’s a long time to commit yourself to something that isn’t necessarily your thing.

“Everything just sort of fell into place like it was meant to happen. It just flowed. I said, ‘Sure. I guess I will do it.’ But what’s so spectacular for me about doing this show is that the audiences freak out! (Singing a line from Bowie’s Moonage Daydream) ‘Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!’ They freak out, and it is absolutely mind-blowing.

It really is, and it’s just so overwhelmingly moving and touching, and it happens every single night, which is a testament to the power of music and his music in particular.

“I tell you, it’s like you see people of all ages, not just older people my age that you would think are the ones that know his stuff. No! Like people of all ages crying, singing every word, dancing, flipping out. It’s just intense. Awesome!”

There is much more to this interview on www.boomerocity.com, where you can also order Jordan’s new CD, Rebel Moon Blues.

Randy’s first interview was at the tender age of 13 with none other than Col. Tom Parker. Thirty-six years later he founded the webzine, Boomerocity.com, and has conducted close to 200 interviews with some of the most interesting people in music.

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lthough you’re probably focused on filing your 2019 tax return right now, it’s never too early to start thinking about next year’s return.

Proper tax planning requires an awareness of what’s new and changed from last year.

There are plenty of tax law changes and updates taking effect in 2020 that you should know about and take advantage of.

In December 2019, President Trump signed several government funding bills that included a lot of tax provisions. Other 2020 tweaks are the result of new rules or annual inflation adjustments. No matter how, when, or why changes were made, they can hurt or help your bottom line, so you should be ready for them.

There are a lot of changes in 2020 for retirement plans, thanks to the SECURE Act, which was signed into law late in 2019.

The SECURE Act Pushes the Age That Triggers RMDs from 70½ to 72.

For account owners who turn 70½ after December 31, 2019, their beginning age for taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) withdrawals rises from 70½ to 72.

The rules for withdrawing money from inherited IRAs and 401(k)s is also tightened by the SECURE Act. Most accounts will need to be withdrawn and taxed within 10 years of the death of the IRA owner or 401(k) participant. Exceptions allow payouts over the beneficiary’s life expectancy for surviving spouses, the disabled or chronically ill, minor children until they reach 18, and beneficiaries who are not more than 10 years younger than the account owner. Inherited accounts of individuals who died before 2020 will not be affected by this change.

Contributions to IRAs After Age 70½.

The SECURE Act repeals the rule that prohibited contributions to a traditional IRA by taxpayers age 70½ and older. Now taxpayers can continue to make contributions in traditional IRAs if you work into

your 70s and beyond.

However, there is an impact on qualified charitable distributions (QCDs). Before the SECURE Act, 100% of a QCD was excluded from taxable income. Now a portion of a QCD can be included in taxable income if you’re age 70½ or older and deducting contributions to a traditional IRA. New 401(k) Retirement Opportunities for Part-Time Employees. Part-time workers need to save for retirement, too.

However, employees who haven’t worked at least 1,000 hours during the year typically aren’t allowed to participate in their employer’s 401(k) plan.

That’s about to change. Starting in 2021, the SECURE ACT guarantees 401(k) plan eligibility for employees who have worked at least 500 hours per year for at least three consecutive years. The part-time employee must be 21 years old by the end of the three-year period. The new rule doesn’t apply to collectively bargained employees.

Small Businesses Get Some Help. It’s simply harder to save for retirement if your employer doesn’t offer a retirement savings plan, because all the work falls on the small business owner. The SECURE Act has three provisions designed to help more small businesses offer retirement plans for their employees.

First, the new law increases the tax credit available for 50% of a small business’s retirement plan start-up costs.

Before the SECURE Act, the credit was limited to $500 per year. The maximum credit amount is now up to $5,000.

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Expanded Qualifying Compensation for IRA Contributions. Beginning in 2020, fellowships, stipends, or similar

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Knoxville Opera COVID-19 Postponements and Cancellations

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s everyone in our community deals with the COVID-19 virus situation, please be assured that the health and safety of our staff, artists, and community is Knoxville Opera’s top priority. Taking into account the CDC’s current guidelines, Knoxville Opera is taking the following actions regarding our scheduled public activities: • April 13-24: African-American Voices in School Programs - canceled • April 18: Knoxville Opera Rossini Festival International Street Fair - postponed • April 29: Harriet Tubman Student Dress Rehearsal - canceled • May 1 & 3: Harriet Tubman Performances - postponed • May 17: Knoxville Opera Guild Croquet Tournament - postponed The latest information about the virus and the precautions/actions individuals need to take may be found at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html, www. knoxcounty.org/health/coronavirus, and www.tn.gov/health/ cedep/ncov.html. Extensive information about the virus and how it is affecting the opera industry may be found courtesy of Opera America on their website at www.operaamerica.org/ content/about/covid19.aspx#advocacy.

For those who have already made reservations for a Guild event, please consider converting your reservation to a donation to help the company during and after this adversity. For those who have already purchased Harriet Tubman tickets, please consider converting your reservation to either a donation or a voucher for the rescheduled production.

Please contact Marie Butler at mbutler@knoxvilleopera. com about these options. For Rossini Festival vendors and exhibitors wishing a refund, please contact Don Townsend at dtownsend@knoxvilleopera.com.

Going forward, we will communicate via our website, Facebook page, and emails about the postponed events as information becomes available. Thank you for your continued support of Knoxville Opera during this difficult period for our community.

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“There are specific things you can do while cleaning that can dramatically improve allergy symptoms,” said Dr. J. Allen Meadows, allergist and president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. “When you spring clean to remove allergens, you can breathe easier, plus enjoy a sparkling home.”

Meadows and the experts at ACAAI recommend these steps when cleaning for allergies. Before you begin, keep in mind that when you clean, you come in contact with many allergens. You may want to take allergy medication beforehand, and if your allergy is severe, consider wearing an N95 filter mask while dusting or scrubbing.

Step 1: Dust thoroughly Dust all surfaces in your home with a damp rag or microfiber cloth made for cleaning.

Avoid using any kind of duster that simply kicks dust into the air. Additionally, clean vents and return registers to limit dust recirculating, and finish by wet mopping tile and other hard flooring. Don’t neglect the area under the beds, which can get dusty and should be cleaned often. Eliminating dust helps your home shine and also removes some of the most notorious indoor allergy triggers.

Step 2: Clean carpets Start by moving all furniture off the carpet. Then vacuum well with a cyclonic vacuum, which spins dust and dirt away from the floor, or a vacuum with a HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filter. Meadows does not advise shampooing carpet, because it can cause dust mite eggs to hatch. If you are using diluted bleach and water solution for spot treatments or to kill mold, make sure someone other than the allergy sufferer does the cleaning, because bleach can trigger asthma.

Step 3: Clean window treatments Window treatments like curtains and valances can be a magnet for dust and pollen yet are often ignored when it comes to cleaning. This spring make sure to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations and wash or dry clean window treatments. Remember, opening windows allows pollen and other allergens into your home, so during peak allergy season, keep them closed, and whenever possible, use air conditioning in your car and home.

Step 4: Wash bedding Wash sheets, pillowcases, and blankets in water that is at least 130 degrees F. This temperature kills dust mites and effectively removes allergens. If bedding can’t be washed at this hot temperature, place items in the dryer for at least 15 minutes at 130 degrees or above. For children with allergies, do the same with their stuffed animals.

Step 5: Replace air filters At the start of every season, change the air filter in your furnace. This helps the HVAC system run efficiently while also filtering out air particles - including allergens - to keep your home’s air as clean as possible. Consider setting an alarm for every three months as a reminder, and use filters with a MERV rating of 11 or 12. This is also a good time to

clean the drip pans in appliances like the refrigerator.

Step 6. Control humidity Bathrooms, basements, and tiled spaces are prone to mold, so spring is a good time to deep clean. A bleach cleaner works well to eliminate mold, or make your own by mixing borax and water. Next help prevent mold from developing through moisture control.

Always run bathroom fans when bathing or showering, clean up any standing water immediately, and use a dehumidifier if needed to keep humidity below 60%.

“Spring cleaning is a great step in allergy control,” said Meadows. “However, if you continue to suffer from allergy or asthma symptoms, see a board-certified allergist to help you control your symptoms and live the life you want. You can find an allergist near you at www.acaai.org/locate-an-allergist.”

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Initially the store will feature approximately 20 pieces of merchandise, as well as four classes of membership and various options for donations. With the launch of the store, we are also introducing the “Sponsor-A-Structure” initiative, which provides opportunity for designating donations to the maintenance and interpretive programming of specific structures in the historic village. We will begin with a handful of the structures but hope to add all of the buildings over time.

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ut of an abundance of caution, the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center has indefinitely suspended our Tuesdays at Two schedule. This decision was reached recently and shared via our social media outlets. A short time later the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued guidance urging the postponement or cancellation of any mass gatherings of 50 or more people for the next eight weeks.

We are working to reschedule the postponed presentations during the autumn 2020 timeframe. Although we hate to miss these great programs, the health and well-being of our customers, staff, and volunteers are our highest priority. Also, we are currently assessing other events, as well as our normal operating schedule. Updates will be shared as new information is available, so please visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ GSMHC and website at www.gsmheritagecenter.org periodically.

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Rock the Smokies Returns to Dollywood

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Tickets are on sale now. A Rock the Smokies ticket includes admission to Dollywood and the headline concerts in DP’s Celebrity Theater. Guests should plan to purchase their tickets early to ensure the best pricing.

Save $16 on adult tickets with the Super Early Bird Special, which continues through June 26, and save $11 on adult tickets with the Early Bird Special, which goes through July 24. Discounts also are available for 4-packs, Dollywood season passholders, children, and groups of 15 or more. Groups of 15+ will receive one free ticket. Special VIP packages also are available, which include a seat in the area closest to the front of the stage, a commemorative laminated pass, Rock the Smokies t-shirt, and exclusive artist meet & greet with TobyMac. Super Early Bird tickets (Available through June 26) » Platinum VIP: $130 » Gold VIP: $100 » Adult: $63 » Child: $55 » 4-Pack: $55 » Season Passholders: $57 » Groups 15+: $52

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When Dieting and Exercise Simply Aren’t Enough

April, 2020, East Tennessee’s Mountain Views • 5B

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ou watch what you eat, you exercise regularly, but that’s simply not enough. You may have even achieved your ideal weight, but those problem areas that you’ve “targeted” remain unchanged. Sound familiar? Stubborn areas, particularly around the abdomen and flanks, can be annoyingly resistant to diet and exercise.

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“I am so happy that I decided to do truSculpt® 3D. I have two kids and workout but have stubborn love handles. This is one area that I have the most trouble with. It was a painless treatment, and it didn’t take long at all - one hour. They treated my upper and lower flank areas. I was thrilled when I went back three months later and took my after photos. Now I don’t have that ‘muffin top’ over my pants.” - MR FDA cleared, safe, and non-invasive, truSculpt® 3D body sculpting technology can produce visible results in

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“After delivering two children by C-section, I had fat and loose skin on my abdomen and was looking

for a treatment that could address my concerns without the downtime. The truSculpt® 3D treatment was quick and easy to tolerate. Now, at 12 weeks out, I see a noticeable difference in my abdomen – my pants fit better and my skin even looks better. truSculpt® 3D is a great treatment for busy people who are looking for improvement without the downtime and headaches of surgery.” -LB truSculpt® 3D treatments are provided by Dr. Kevin Buchanan, MD, and his compassionate and caring team of healthcare professionals at their Farragut Family Practice medical facility. To learn more about the truSculpt® 3D treatments, call Ashley Burchfield at 865-675-1953, ext. 224 for more information or to schedule a free consultation or visit www.cutera.com/trusculpt3D. Farragut Family Practice 11130 Kingston Pike, Suite 7 Knoxville, TN 37934 865-675-1953 www.farragutfamilypractice.com

Donations and Volunteers Needed to Take Care of Cats

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ot only students and faculty were affected by the sudden closing of Hiwassee College. You may not be aware of the feral/community cat colony that has been supported by students, horse boarders, and some staff and faculty at the college. Feral cat colonies consist of homeless felines who are not adoptable as pets due to their unsocialized history. The goal is to feed, trap, spay and neuter, and return these cats to their colony so they are not reproducing and creating a larger colony. If cared for, they will live healthy, productive lives, and the colonies will eventually die off as the cats age. They are very effective, non-poisonous rodent control for the entire campus… especially now that most of the buildings are closed or abandoned.

One student and helpers had been handling the TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) until they left when the semester ended. They have since moved on to other schools. We DO have someone in place continuing those efforts. Sixty-seven of these cats have already been neutered, ear tipped, and vaccinated thanks to grants received by the PPAW Spay Neuter Clinic in Greenback. A few have been adopted out as farm/working cats, and a few social ones have been taken to the shelter and have been adopted.

A few local community residents have stepped up to make sure that these cats are fed EVERY day! But we need money to buy the food! It would be inhumane to abandon them. The number of cats in the area is unknown. Local residents, horse boarders at the school, and one of the security guards have stepped up and volunteered to make sure that these cats are fed EVERY day! We are asking for donations for food. It costs about $50 per week to feed all of the cats once per day. A Go Fund Me campaign has been established to help provide food at www.gofundme.com/f/hiwassee-collegethe-cats-they-left-behind.

There are many unknowns regarding the sale of the property, and we need to be prepared for changes. The need for money and volunteers to take care of these cats is not going away. If you would rather donate food than cash, ORNL Federal Credit Union in Madisonville has volunteered to accept cat food donations for the Hiwassee College Cats. We are currently feeding 9-Lives dry food and Friskies canned food and would like to try to feed them the same thing every day. Thank you in advance for your donations!

If you think you might be able to help with donations for food, please donate at www.gofundme.com/f/hiwassee-collegethe-cats-they-left-behind. If you would like to volunteer as a caregiver (feeding – under 30 minutes) or in planning and implementation, please contact Judy via email at 1catnut@gmail.com.

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The Bijou Theatre Foundation Announces 2020 Grant Winners

Three Knox County Non-Profits Awarded with Grant to Use Bijou Theatre for Community Event

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he Bijou Theatre Foundation has awarded grants for use of the theatre to the John T. O’Connor Senior Center, Wesley House Community Center, and Circle Modern Dance in the foundation’s 2020 Community Outreach Grant Program.

The Bijou Theatre Foundation serves to enhance the cultural development of Knoxville by providing all-inclusive access to the arts and creating a gathering place for all. In an effort to further this mission, the Bijou has developed a Community Outreach Grant Program to donate the use of the theatre and staff to Knox County non-profits for the presentation of an event to increase the accessibility of both our stage and our auditorium.

“We’re excited to offer the use of the theatre to community partners,” said Courtney Bergmeier, the Bijou Theatre Foundation’s Director of Development.

“We’re looking forward to the O’Connor Center’s salute to veterans, the Wesley House’s performing arts revue, and Circle Modern Dance’s 30th-anniversary performance at the Bijou.”

The Bijou Theatre Foundation Community Outreach Grant Program’s goal is to increase the accessibility of both the stage and auditorium. Grants will be awarded to events designed to provide significant cultural impact to the communities they serve, with an emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and unity.

We’re proud to partner with the following 2020 Grant Awardees and further their impact in our community: The John T. O’Connor Senior Center Band, affectionately known as the “The Amazing Geezer Band,” presents “A Tribute to America” on Wednesday, July 1. » This show will take you on a musical

tour of our country with a lovely salute to our veterans. The O’Connor Senior Center Geezer Band has participants ranging in age from 55-85, proving that it is never too late to learn something new! » The O’Connor Center Band was established in September 2013. This early edition of the band consisted of seven members: Three trumpets, two clarinets, one trombone, and the director, Linda Edwards. They performed their first concert that December, and the group has been growing ever since to their current membership of 44. » The band is mostly made up of people who, once upon a time, played an instrument in their junior or senior high school band, some as many as 50+ years ago, and there are a few players who have started from scratch, never having previously played a musical instrument or having any prior musical knowledge. There are a couple of folks who are experienced musicians in other genres (dulcimer, vocal, piano) but who never played a wind instrument. They are doing it now!

The Wesley House Community Center presents the PACE Showcase: Exploring the world through the eyes of Wesley House youth, on Thursday, July 23. » Join the Wesley House Community Center as they showcase their Performing Arts and Cultural Education, or PACE, program. This event will take you on a journey around the world with the Wesley House students through dance, theatre, physical art, and more! » Wesley House serves some of Knoxville’s most under-resourced families.

Many of their students live within 10 minutes of the Bijou but have never had the chance to experience a show there. The partnership between Wesley House and

the Bijou Theatre will allow our youth to understand Knoxville’s rich history and learn a whole new perspective of their city. This showcase will empower Wesley House’s students to grow in their confidence, share their culture, and hone in on their abilities and passions.

Circle Modern Dance presents their 30th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, August 8. » Join original founding members, past members, and current members of Circle Modern Dance for an eclectic and exciting

evening of performances that celebrate 30 years of dancing together in Knoxville! » This special free performance at the Bijou Theatre is a celebration of the organization’s longevity and a gift to the Knoxville community. The Bijou stage will help Circle Modern Dance to expand their audience and participation and cement Circle’s future for many years to come!

For more information, contact Courtney Bergmeier, Director of Development, at 865-522-0832, ext. 201 or courtney@ knoxbijou.org.

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Does Your Investment Strategy Have a Sleep-at-Night Factor?

By Yvonne Marsh, CFP®, CPA

correction, you need a conservative buffer, giving you the confidence to stay invested. Otherwise, if your entire IRA is invested as a Later Bucket asset while withdrawing RMDs, your account is going to fare worse, and take longer to recover, than if it was segmented and invested in two pieces – conservative and growth.

Second, we make sure our clients have enough guaranteed income sources that they can weather a market downturn. This can be a combination of Social Security, employer pensions, and/or lifetime income annuities. By calculating an Income Stability Ratio, we help clients identify what percentage of income they want guaranteed, regardless of future market conditions.

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ow, a month ago we had barely heard the word “coronavirus,” and now we are feeling its effects in the financial markets. We all know the wisdom of riding out these corrections by staying in the market, rebalancing and waiting for the markets to recover, which they always do. In recent history, there was the tech bubble in 2000 and the great recession in 2008, both of which rewarded investors who stayed in the markets. But in the midst of living through a correction, that is easier said than done emotionally. Especially for retirees who are counting on their assets for income – they’ve got to last.

Because we specialize in retirement investment strategies for people age 60 and up, we are laserfocused on helping our clients buy the emotional time needed to stay in the markets and wait for the inevitable recovery. We call it the sleep-at-night factor, and we do it in two ways.

First, we use an investment bucketing strategy, segmenting assets into three time horizons: Now, Soon, and Later. » The Now Bucket holds safe bank accounts used for emergency funds and planned expenses in the near term. » The Soon Bucket holds conservative investments used for Phase 1 of a retiree’s income needs, including IRA Required Minimum Distribution requirements.

» The Later Bucket holds more growth-oriented investments used for Phase 2 future income needs.

These assets can have more volatility because they aren’t needed anytime soon for income.

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in the Garden

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efore I start on gardening, let me take a moment to talk about how we are addressing COVID-19. First of all, we are considered a “critical” service because we sell edibles. That means that we will remain open unless there is a complete quarantine. Secondly, we are open air, so you do not have to worry about recycled heating/cooling. Next, we are wiping all shared surfaces frequently to remove any germs. We also have hand sanitizer at the registers, soap in our bathrooms (of course), and can even supply you with disposable gloves if needed. We have instituted a “Garden To-Go” program so you can order plants, pay for them over the phone, and we will have them pulled and ready for you when you arrive. Delivery is also an option if you are housebound.

We truly believe that gardening is a healing art, and we want to do our part to make sure that you can continue to get the plants you want while we deal with these unprecedented times.

Now that I have that out of the way, let’s talk about gardening! I know that many of you have been chomping at the bit, and several of you are already knee-deep in landscape renovations. Several of our customers have told us that they are re-doing their landscapes since they really can’t go anywhere for the next few weeks. This is a perfect time for projects with warmer temperatures and the spring rains, if those rains don’t keep the soil too soggy to work. Let’s talk about some of those landscape projects so you can do them correctly.

The top landscape problem we see is the wrong plant in the wrong place. It is very tempting to buy a cute little shrub that you love, but if that little shrub turns into a 15’ behemoth and you can’t see out of your windows, it’s a problem. The same is true if you plant a shade loving, acid loving azalea in the full sun in alkaline soil. Please take the time to educate yourself. Know what kind of soil you have, what amount of sun you get, and how big you want the plant to get. Let us help you make good decisions. That is what we are here for.

The next problem we see is incorrect planting. The old adage of “dig a $20 hole for a $5 plant” is still very applicable. This means that if you just go out in your clay yard and chisel out a hole big enough to wedge your plant in, you probably aren’t going to be successful. The hole you dig should be a welcoming bed for your new plant.

The planting hole does not need to be deeper than the growing container, but make it two times the width. As you remove the clay from the hole, dump it onto a tarp or into a wheelbarrow. You then need to add in a good planting mix or soil conditioner (not potting soil) until you have a 50/50 mix. Use this mixture to backfill your hole. Water the plant well and add more soil if the dirt settles. It is helpful to add Root & Grow or another root stimulator to help feeder roots become established. It is also beneficial to make a small dam around the plant to help hold water around the plant. Once you have the plant firmly in the ground, apply mulch to stabilize moisture and temperature levels.

Donuts, not volcanoes! Never pile mulch around the base of your plant.

Now let’s talk about water. Because we usually get ample rain in the spring, it is very easy to forget about watering once the rain slows or stops. Some of you may also believe that your plants are “established” after a couple of months. Nope! It takes a full year for a shrub and three years for a tree.

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If you come in late in the summer with a dead plant and tell me that you used a sprinkler system five minutes a day every day so you don’t know why the plant died, you are going to have to excuse me while I go bang my head against a wall. Believe me when I tell you that sprinkler systems are great for grass and flowers, but they are terribly inadequate for trees and shrubs. Sprinklers only water the top inch of soil at best. Trees and shrubs need water to penetrate to the bottom of the root ball once a week, which is at least a foot! This means that you will need to hand water or use a drip irrigation system for those plants.

Once your plants are in the ground and settled in, don’t abandon them. I strongly advise you to take a nice walk around your yard at least once a week so you can keep an eye on things. It is much easier to treat insect and disease problems if you don’t wait too long. If a plant doesn’t seem happy, snip off a little piece of it and bring it in so that we can diagnose the problem and get you the proper treatment.

Call or stop by with any questions you may have. Hang in there, and let us know if we can help.

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Clear the Garage Clutter

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o, it’s not just you. Some of the mess and mounds of stuff in your garage are often just the busyness of life. However, without efficient storage and organization solutions, clutter and chaos will continue to plague you.

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UT Gardens’ Plant of the Month: Whale’s Tongue Agave

April, 2020, East Tennessee’s Mountain Views • 9B

By Jason Reeves, Research Horticulturist, University of Tennessee Gardens, Jackson

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p until about 15 years ago, only a handful of agaves were available that were hardy to zero degrees. On top of that, they were miniscule at only three to 10 inches tall and were not overly showy.

They were nothing to get excited about.

Whale’s tongue agave (Agave ovatifolia) was found in the mid 1980s growing in the Sierra de Lampazos Mountains in Mexico at elevations from 3,700 to 7,000 feet. It had not previously been described in any literature. In 2001, it was given the species name ovatifolia.

A fast-growing succulent, whale’s tongue agave is the personification of exotic beauty.

The imposing blue leaves are arranged in a spiral, forming a single, symmetrical rosette.

Whale’s tongue is grown from seed or tissue culture. Those grown from tissue culture (for example, ‘Frosty Blue’ and ‘Vanzie’) are genetic clones and look exactly alike. Those grown from seed will differ in color, shape, and size from plant to plant.

Colored in shades of blue, the leaves are cupped and can vary from long and narrow (24 inches x 8 inches) to relatively short and broad (18 inches x 10 inches). The grand, undulating leaves are lined with deep mahogany curved teeth measuring one-quarter to one-half inch in depth and end in a terminal one- to two-inch spine.

Adding depth of beauty, a shadow of these spines is left on each leaf from the emerging process. Agave ovatifolia will grow to three to four feet tall and four to six feet wide in five to eight years, especially with summer water.

These plants end their life after 10 to 20 years with a spectacular show by producing a flower stalk 10 to 15 feet tall that draws a variety of bees. This stalk has many branches adorned with densely clustered chartreuse flowers, which are held upright, reminiscent of a candelabra. Unfortunately, the growing season in Tennessee is not long enough for the resulting seed pods to develop and

Photos courtesy UTIA Jason Reeves shows off a specimen at the UT Gardens, Jackson.

agave at the top of the mound.

It is best to plant the zone 6b agave during the months of May through July, which allows time for the roots to become established before the following winter. The young plant should be shielded from winter rain for the first and second winters. At the UT Gardens, Jackson, we place a shallow clear tub (18 inches x 24 inches) upside down over the plants from December to early April. The tub has a dozen half-inch holes drilled near the top to allow air to escape on warm days. The tub should be elevated four to six inches above the soil for airflow. The goal is not to keep the plant warm but dry. In the fall and winter, be sure to remove any fallen leaves and debris that collect on or around it.

mature before frost. Unlike most agave, it does not produce offsets (pups); therefore, after flowering, you will need to source another plant.

Whale’s tongue grows happily in soil with average to low fertility in settings with full sun to dappled shade. They are drought tolerant but grow much faster with supplemental water in the summer.

Even though they are more adaptable to damp, cool climates than other agaves, good draining soil is the key to success.

They are best planted on a slope or in a bed amended with crushed gravel.

For a large area, remove the existing soil approximately 12 to 18 inches deep. Refill with a mix made of one-part excavated soil and three-parts crushed rock while building the entire area up eight to 12 inches above the original level (grade).

Crushed pea gravel, granite chicken grit, and PermaTill®/VoleBloc all work well.

Mulch the plants with gravel instead of traditional mulch. When preparing the ground for a single plant, dig a bowlshaped hole 16 inches deep, fill with the soil-gravel mix, and then mound eight inches of above that. Envision a twofoot sphere of the soil-rock mix with two thirds of the sphere in the ground and the remaining one third above. Then plant the

This striking succulent makes an exotic specimen in the garden and can be even more impressive when used in mass plantings. We enjoy them in our gardens and know you will, too!

The UT Gardens include plant collections located in Knoxville, Crossville, and Jackson. Designated as the official botanical garden for the State of Tennessee, the collections are part of the UT Institute of Agriculture. The Gardens’mission is to foster appreciation, education, and stewardship of plants through garden displays, educational programs, and research trials. The Gardens are open during all seasons and free to the public. For more information, visit www. ag.tennessee.edu/utg.

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Whale’s tongue agave is also cold tolerant, as shown in a night image by J. Reeves of the plant during a snow at the UT Gardens, Jackson.

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Just What Is Social Distancing? And How Does It Differ from Self-Isolation?

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vents have been canceled. Schools are shut down. Restaurants are switching to take-out. Even churches have gone online. But people are confused about how they can help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and also protect their families and themselves.

One way to help yourself and others is to practice social distancing. A new University of Tennessee Extension publication can help you understand social distancing and how it differs from self-isolation and quarantines. What You Need to Know About Social Distancing, Self-Quarantine and Self-Isolation (UT Extension publication D 77), says social distancing means avoiding close contact with others (keeping a distance of six feet or more), avoiding crowds, and suspending social practices, like shaking hands. The publication’s author, Lisa Washburn, an associate professor and community health specialist in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends social distancing to limit the spread of coronavirus.

The short, easy-to-read publication is free and available to read or for download online at the UT Extension website at utextension.tennessee.edu. To obtain a copy, interested readers can click on the “publications” link along the top menu bar then enter “coronavirus” in the search engine Washburn recommends that those interested in more details or who wish to follow the latest information about COVID-19 visit the websites for the Tennessee Department of Health (www. tn.gov/health) or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov).

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“Spring is a great time to weatherproof all of your future out-of-door events,” said Jim Conn, owner of Undercover Systems. “Throughout the entire process, our skilled craftsmen work with you each step of the way, from consultation to project completion, until you are completely satisfied. And because each underdeck system we install is custom made by Undercover Systems specifically for your home, you can be assured of many years of reliable, trouble-free family enjoyment. Most competitive systems use generic, off the shelf components found at the big home improvement box stores. Homeowners also appreciate the fact that their new underdeck system is totally supported by Undercover Systems’ gutters and not your home’s deck as with competitive systems. This promotes greater deck air circulation and deck longevity.”

You’ll also appreciate Undercover Systems’ attention to detail, which comes from years of experience, as they help you craft a seamless transition from your home’s interior to your new out-of-door living spaces, which will perfectly complement your existing architecture and landscaping plan.

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Preventing Falls in the Elderly W e’ve all seen the commercial with the elderly person who’s fallen and they can’t get up. But that doesn’t have to be you or your loved one, because despite what you see on television, falls are not actually a normal part of aging and can be prevented.

According to the CDC, one-third of American seniors fall every year, resulting in more than two million ER visits annually. Don’t become part of that statistic! By following these tips for preventing falls, seniors can lead very active, independent lifestyles free from the dangers of falling.

First, however, let’s look at the potential causes of falling in the elderly. For many, it may be chronic conditions, lack of exercise, medication side effects, or vision issues. So how do you combat these causes? » Get regular vision and hearing checkups. » Attend exercise classes, especially classes like Yoga and Tai Chi that focus on balance. At Parkview Senior Living communities, we offer a variety of exercise classes designed specifically for the physical needs of seniors. » Talk to your physician about your medications and potential side effects. » Modify your surroundings to make it safer by installing handrails in bathrooms and showers, and remove rugs that can easily cause one to trip. Here at Parkview, our apartment homes come equipped with handrails and pull stations, and seniors can be equipped with fall alert pendants.

Here are some common myths about senior falls that we think require some de-

bunking: » I don’t need yearly vision checks – Aging and vision loss tend to go handin-hand, and with that loss comes an increased risk of falling and injury. » If I limit my physical activity, I can avoid falling – Limiting activity limits strength and range of motion. Increasing physical activity will help an elderly adult stay active and independent. » Taking medication doesn’t increase my risk of falling – Medications affect people in many different ways, so it’s important to understand ALL side effects and/or potential interactions of your medications. » Use of a cane or walker makes me more dependent – Walking aids actually can help many older adults improve their independence and mobility.

We invite you to tour one of Parkview Senior Living’s communities and understand that safety and independence can live comfortably hand-in-hand in a welcoming, elegant, and vibrant environment.

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Beyond the garden The best thing about petunias and pansies is that they can be styled in a variety of ways - just like that classic white t-shirt you can’t do without. Beyond enjoying them in your garden, you can also use these flowers for all kinds of fun DIY craft projects to add a special touch to handmade gifts, culinary creations, and more.

Enjoy your blooms forever and capture a precious moment in time by pressing petunia or pansy blossoms. Once dried, you can use them to create festive, one-of-a-kind greeting cards, picture frames, bookmarks, or phone cases. Press some of their leaves as well to add a color contrast to the petals.

For a beautiful yet edible garnish, use pansies to add vivid pops of color to your favorite foods, from fresh salads to decadent desserts. Dress up drinks by freezing pansy blossoms into ice cubes, or simply top off a beverage with a single freshly cut bloom.

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