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So long, Donna!

West High graduate Brian “BT” Tate, on-court master of ceremonies at UT men’s basketball games, set a high-energy tone for The Donna Fielden Retirement Extravaganza by telling a story about Fielden making him serve an in-school suspension his freshman year. His crime? He was late for school because he was getting a Rice Krispies treat. See Bean’s story on page A-2

Holocaust survivor tells tale Clara Van Thyn was 20 months old when her Jewish parents boarded a train in Holland and left without her in 1942. She did not realize the magnitude of their sacrifice until many years later when she had a grandchild.

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Mardi Growl... It wasn’t only the dogs that dressed funny at Mardi Growl downtown. Sandra Clark snapped some great shots.

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Signs of spring Springtime just has a special feeling to it. The feeling came to me recently, as I stood and admired my first jonquil, a neat double blossom whose ancestors graced my grandmother’s yard well more than 75 years ago.

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Cuonzo can coach Marvin West is from the group that thought the end of Bruce Pearl was the end of Tennessee basketball as we had come to know it. He was right.

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Index Wendy Smith Government/Politics Marvin West Dr. Bob Collier Faith Schools Business Community Calendar Health/Lifestyles

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By Wendy Smith Six high schools represented Knox County at “Rebound Rumble,” a competition between basketballshooting robots held at the Knoxville Convention Center March 1-3. A total of 54 teams came from as far away as Canada to compete in the Smoky Mountain Regional FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition. Each team had just six weeks to use a common kit to build a robot that could be operated remotely to shoot and recover basketballs. During the competition, robots were assigned to teams, or alliances, of three, and earned points by shooting baskets or balancing on bridges with other ’bots during each 2-minute, 15-second match. Hardin Valley Academy and Knoxville Catholic High School were two of 12 teams that made it into the semifinals. L&N STEM Academy, Gibbs High School, Farragut High School and Webb School of Knoxville also competed. The FIRST event stresses collaboration as well as competition, says Hardin Valley Academy math and physics teacher John Tilson. Oak Ridge National Lab offered build and practice space and expertise to area teams, and most took advantage of the opportunity. That allowed the teams to work together to solve problems, says Tilson. “Building the robot was such a huge challenge that there was no advantage to withholding information. We all benefitted from collaboration.” One team that wasn’t able to spend much time at ORNL was the youngest at the competition. The L&N STEM Academy currently enrolls only freshmen and sophomores, so no one on the team was old enough to drive to Oak Ridge. While their robot was only part of a winning alliance in three of nine matches, sophomore Jonathan Redington wasn’t discouraged. After all, the team won’t be losing any seniors, he said. “This year, we’ve learned a lot. Next year, all of us are coming back.” Knox Catholic High School’s team will lose six seniors, and five of those have been on the team for four years, says Dale Powers, who refers to herself as “Robomom.”

Ian Powers and Gyucheol Lim remove the Knoxville Catholic School robot from a bridge following a match that placed the team in the semifinals of the Smoky Mountain Regional FIRST Robotics Competition. Photos by Wendy Smith Her son, Ian, is one of the team’s graduating seniors. “Traditionally, the fifth year is magic,” she says. “And that’s what we are – a fifth year team.” But it takes more than magic to build a robot. After receiving its kit, the Catholic team spent up to six hours on weekdays and up to 12 hours on Saturdays working on the project. The competition doesn’t just develop engineering skills, but also finance, fundraising and marketing skills, says Powers. Hardin Valley Academy senior Emily Finley joined her school’s team after coming to the event last year to take pictures for the yearbook. “I just fell in love with the atmosphere,” she says. This year, she’s the yearbook editor and is part of the team’s business and media group. Among other contributions, she helped with the team’s entry for the Chair’s Award, which included a video and essays. The teamwork aspect of the competition is huge, says Tilson, as the participants have a great time. And the benefits go beyond building a great ’bot. “I think it really helps my kids in the classroom.”

Jonathan Redington, Eric O’Reilley and Jonathan Sharp tweak the L&N STEM Academy robot. The school’s team, which was entirely composed of freshmen except for Redington, a sophomore, was the youngest at the Smoky Mountain Regional FIRST Robotics Competition.

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Laughs and tears headline Fielden retirement party

Anyone seeking a better understanding of alcohol and/or drug abuse or addiction might consider asking Bill Lee of Cornerstone of Recovery in Louisville to speak to your club or civic group. The information he provided West Knox Rotarians at a recent meeting was an eye opener.

By Betty Bean West High graduate Brian “BT” Tate, on-court master of ceremonies at UT men’s basketball games, set a high-energy tone for The Donna Fielden Retirement Extravaganza by telling a story about Fielden making him serve an in-school suspension his freshman year. His crime? He was late for school because he was getting a Rice Krispies treat. “She said, ‘I know your mother.’ I said, ‘Yes Ma’am.’ ” Time passed, and he thought he’d make it until the end of the school year. “I wait for weeks. Weeks upon weeks. I think she forgot. Two weeks left. The last week of school, I served that ISS. And it’s kept me out of jail and prison,” he said. “I thank you every day that I went to ISS. And my mother thanks you, too.” Not that the “Boast, Toast and Roast” crowd needed much warming up. The tone was set by a lifesized cutout of Fielden, the school disciplinarian, with a student in a neck lock which stood outside the auditorium. People lined up to stick their faces in the cutout face of the “victim.” Fielden stuck her own mug in and posed for pictures before she took her place on the throne set up for her on the auditorium stage. Former principals Greg Roach and Sallee Reynolds and former colleague Chris Lindsay told an array of Donna Fielden stores – like the time a mouse showed up in the office while Reynolds was conducting an interview and Fielden calmly and quietly fetched a trap, set it and disposed of it shortly thereafter when she heard it snap; and the time when she dealt with a report that a female student was sitting in class with a snake in her bra; and the time a student in ecology class found a box of human ashes in a box down by the creek. Fielden tracked down the owner, who came in to claim the cremains. He spoke little English, and

Bill Lee talks addictionat West Knox Rotary

Principal Katherine Banner chats with retiring assistant principal Donna Fielden. Photo by Betty Bean when he left, she asked if there was anything else he needed. “Yes,” he said. “Have you seen my father?” There was a slide presentation with kids and teachers telling her goodbye and Holly Warlick and Pat Summitt wishing her a happy retirement. Science teacher Kristen Nanney said, “Go, Honeybadger. Run free and eat

some cobra!” There was a carload of gifts including an Adirondack chair and wind chimes made by West High students, a rocking chair, substantial contributions to the foundations set up in memory of her late father and sister, and a handcrafted wooden box and a rose from the school secretaries, who told her “This Bud’s for you.”

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“To the addict, there is no end in sight. Using is As an example, Lee, a re- normal to the addict. Not covering addict himself, ex- using is abnormal. The adplained that addiction is not dict can’t understand the defined by the frequency of consequences, can’t connect use or the amount of drug or the dots between using and alcohol that is used. Rather, what happens as a conseit is about the inability to quence of using.” Lee said the difference stop using and about the failure to understand the between addition and abuse is that “addiction is a proconsequences of using.

gressive illness. It only gets worse. An addict’s thinking changes, even when not under the influence. The addict thinks, ‘I’m the victim. It’s not my fault.’” Treatment offers the only help for addicts, Lee said. “You can’t punish an addict enough to make them quit. Addiction is a brain disorder and punishment will not cure it.” Lee, who has been a clinical program specialist and interventionist at Cornerstone for seven years, was previously with the Betty Ford Clinic in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Since its founding in 1989, Cornerstone of Recovery, located in Blount County, has helped thousands of patients who come from all across the country overcome addictions to drugs and alcohol through a variety of in-patient and out-patient programs.

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Donna Fielden holds assistant principal Shannon Siebe in a headlock. Photo submitted

West High students model Tshirts with a favorite Fielden slogan. Photo by Betty Bean

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“The Tennessee Triangle,” 425 miles of highways connecting Knoxville, Nashville and Chattanooga. Kohl’s department stores plans to install charging stations at 33 of its stores in 11 states. Each will have one to four parking spaces reserved for electric vehicle drivers to charge at no cost while they shop. The EV Project is an initiative to increase the adoption of electric vehicles by creating a solid charging infrastructure across the United States. It is managed by ECOtality in San Francisco. Knoxville was chosen as one of 18 major cities and metropolitan areas to participate in the EV Project, which is funded through a $100 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.

The app shows Glenn Frazier up-to-the-minute information about his LEAF. He can even remotely direct the vehicle’s climate control to heat it up or cool it down before going outside.

YWCA Tribute to Women The YWCA will honor outstanding women in the community with its annual “YWCA Tribute to Women” event Thursday, Aug. 16. Nomination forms are available online at www.ywcaknox.com. They must be postmarked, emailed or hand delivered by 11 p.m. Monday, April 2. There will be 18 finalists, and six honorees for each category will be announced at the event. Honorees are selected by out-of-state judges who will be announced in the coming weeks. Info: Danielle Benson, 523-6126 or dbenson@ywcaknox.com.

Director sought for Foothills Community Players The members of Foothills Community Players are looking for a director for their upcoming fifth season. “A Few Good Men,” “Hay Fever,” “Picasso at the Lapine Agile” and “Fiddler on the Roof” will be performed. Anyone interested can apply in general or for a specific production. Deadline to apply is Friday, March 30. Info: email jc@foothillscommunityplayers.com.

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Mixing up the dough I know it must seem like my days are entirely devoted to bringing readers in-depth coverage of West Knoxville, but it’s just not true. In fact, I can only pursue professional endeavors during gaps between orthodontist appointments and road trips to the gymnastics barn. So it may be surprising to learn that I cram other demanding, and possibly unnecessary, commitments into my life. The most recent of these was an afterschool art class I taught at my daughter’s elementary school. Enrichment classes are offered twice a year, typically by the school’s teaching professionals, who, in spite of being with our kids all day long, are willing to hang around for an extra hour or two to teach classes like Kickin’ Kickball and BEADazzled. (They do this because we parents pay them to do so.) Every now and then, some of us non-teachingprofessionals decide to try our hand at controlling a mob of kids who have been made to sit still all day long. We are motivated by our love for children and the chance to earn gas money for spring break trips, possibly not in that order. My class was called Awesome Art, and for one hour each Thursday af-

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ternoon, I taught 16 kids how to do things like draw with glue and paint with potatoes. (The parents are thrilled that the children have learned new ways to play with their food.) After spending a few hours with a roomful of kids who were mostly not related to me, I have come to this conclusion: children are like adults in the same way that raw cookie dough is like freshly-baked cookies. They are different in appearance and texture, but the ingredients are the same. Here are some things I’ve noticed about kids that are funny, but not so different from their parents – or any other adult. 1. Kids love to hear themselves talk. I’ve taught kids from toddlers to teens, and the same thing happens every time. I’ll ask something like, “Name some different tools you can use to put paint on paper,� and I’ll get a response like: “One time, I was painting with a gerbil, and it got loose and ran into the shower with my mom, and she screamed so loud it set

off the fire alarm!� Know any adults like this? (Well, yes, but this is my job.) 2. Even if they seem like they’re listening, kids are really still thinking about snack. Here’s a universal truth. You can make eye contact with a child while giving a list of three simple commands, like: “When you are finished with your painting, take it out to the hall, clean your paint brush and come back to your seat.� Then, when they finish the painting three minutes later, that same child will look you straight in the eye and say, “What do I do now?� This also happens at my house when sports are on TV. 3. Kids might have their own ideas, but sometimes it’s just easier to draw peace signs. I was never sure who was the ringleader, but there was a group of girls who typically drew the same thing if I let them choose their own design. It was usually peace signs or smiley faces. Creativity can be stifled by the urge to conform, no matter how tall you are. I love kids. They’re raw and lumpy, but they’re remarkably fresh. And I appreciate teachers. Without them, most of us would still be half-baked.

Sue Hamilton, director of the UT Gardens and outgoing president of the Deane Hill Garden Club, shows off a tablescape created by club member Carolyn Mynatt. The tablescapes at last week’s meeting allowed members to demonstrate design skills that might be used in a flower show. Longtime members hope to interest newer members in flower shows. Young women aren’t as interested in gardening, says club member Gail Woods. “They mow, but they don’t garden.�

Ana Cessito of Mozambique performs with King’s Academy music teacher Julie Littleton during a retired missionaries meeting at Central Baptist Bearden Church. King’s Academy, located in Seymour, is a day school and a boarding school for students from all over the world. School president Walter Grubb spoke at the meeting. “There have been times in my 25 years when I couldn’t see us getting through the month. For some reason, God loves that school.� Photos by Wendy Smith

COMMUNITY CLUBS ■Knoxville Writers Group will meet 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, at Naples Italian Restaurant, 5500 Kingston Pike. Published author Grant E. Fetters will discuss “Struggles of Marketing the First Book.� All-inclusive lunch is $12. RSVP by Monday, March 26, by calling 983-3740.

Enterprise makes Lions donation West Knox Lions Club president Bobby Harrington, Enterprise Holdings Foundation regional vice president Tim Romero and golf chair Ed Snow acknowledge the gift of $1,000 from Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo Rent-A-Car to the club’s golf tourney fund. Enterprise has supported the program for 10 years. Proceeds are used primarily to support the Lion’s Kids Sight outreach program, where Lions volunteers take photo-like images of pre-school children’s eyes for screening by Vanderbilt Eye Care Center to detect potential eye problems. Photo submitted

Emerald O’ccasion Dinner supports Catholic Charities Catholic Charities of East Tennessee celebrated individual and corporate volunteers at the “Emerald O’ccasion� annual dinner March 8 at the Knoxville Convention Center. The dinner is the largest annual fundraiser for Catholic

Charities of East Tennessee’s 17 different service programs in 36 counties. “We couldn’t survive without the help and support of the community,� said Father Ragan Schriver, executive director. Whirlpool was the recipi-

ent of the inaugural Creating Hope Award for their service to Samaritan Place, a shelter for seniors, age 55 or older, that offers emergency shelter, transitional and long-term supportive housing and overnight and day-stay respite care.

■The West Knox Toastmaster Club meets 6:30 p.m. each Thursday at Middlebrook Pike UMC, 7324 Middlebrook Pike. Now accepting new members. Info: Ken Roberts, 680-3443. ■The Knoxville Civil War Roundtable will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, at Bearden Banquet Hall on Kingston Pike. Civil War author and historian Gregg Biggs will discuss “The Campaigns of Forts Donelson and Henry.� Everyone is invited. Admission is $5. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. for $17 per person. RSVP by 11 a.m. Monday, March 12, by calling 6719001.

Literacy workshop The East Tennessee Technology Access Center will present its fourth Makeand-Take literacy workshop 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at the King Family Library, 408 High St. in Sevierville, and 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 31, at ETTAC’s Knoxville office, 116 Childress St. Cost is $10 to cover supplies, and participants are asked to bring a flash drive to save their work. Five assistive technology products will be demonstrated which aid students with disabilities and help with their writing skills. Parents, educators and therapists are invited as well as students. Registration is required by Monday, March 26. Info: 219-0130 or www. discoveret.org/ettac. Mowing & Lawn Aeration Mulching & Flower Bed Installation Edging & Trimming Small Tree & Shrub Trimming Fertilizing, Weed Control & Seeding Raking & Blowing Seasonal Clean-Up Gutter & Roof Cleaning Pressure Washing Property Maintenance Commercial or Residential Licensed/Insured

‘Purses with Purpose’ The Women in Philanthropy Initiative “Purses with Purpose� benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley will host a celebration to honor the accomplishments of the female members of the iWork program 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, at G&G Interiors, 5508 Kingston Pike. Special guest speaker will be Dee Haslam. G&G Interiors will donate 20 percent of sales from the entire day to Purses with Purpose.

BEARDEN NOTES ■Downtown Speakers Club meets 11:45 a.m. every Monday at TVA West Towers, 9th floor, room 225. Currently accepting new members. Info: Jerry Adams, 202-0304. ■UT Toastmasters Club meets noon every Tuesday at the Knoxville Convention Center on Henley Street in room 218. Currently accepting new members. Info: Sara Martin, 603-4756. ■West Knox Lions Club meets 7 p.m. each first and third Monday at Shoney’s on Lovell Road. ■West Knoxville Kiwanis Club meets 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Shoney’s on Walker Springs Road.

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Cain delivers straw poll vote to Gingrich By Betty Bean

The Tennessee Conservative Union’s annual Reagan Day Dinner was the Herman Cain Show, and that was a good thing for Newt Gingrich and a bad thing for Mitt Romney. The ebullient Cain, who is campaigning for Gingrich, was a big hit with the conservative crowd and Gingrich was so delighted by the results of the straw poll that he bragged about it to George Stephanopoulos the next morning. Gingrich won with 37.96 percent of the vote. His nearest competitor, Rick Santorum, polled 33.8 percent; Ron Paul got 11.11 percent, edging out Romney, who had 10.65 percent, beating out 6.48 for Uncommitted. TCU chair Lloyd Daugherty didn’t have much sympathy for the putative GOP frontrunner, who had scant representation at the event. “The old Reagan coalition is not comfortable with Mitt Romney, and if he expects our vote in November, his camp should have been active in reaching out to us. Conservatives are tired of being taken for granted,” Daugherty said. Romney missed some good, old-fashioned Southern eats by snubbing the dinner – collard greens, grits, fried catfish, hominy, skillet-fried okra, mac and cheese, pulled pork, fried chicken and blackberry cobbler. Daugherty was well pleased that his “No grilled chicken, no margarine” instruction was followed to the letter. He also pronounced the program “A unique conservative event for 2012. There was no mention of homosexuality, nothing about birth control,” he said. Finally, Stacey Campfield, former statewide co-chair of the Gingrich campaign, got a lukewarm reception from all but his hardcore followers in his first public appearance since switching his allegiance to Santorum.

GOSSIP AND LIES ■ What did voters say last Tuesday? Joe Jarret – Credentials be damned, you ain’t from around here. Phil Ballard – Parkey Strader’s influence remains. Wife Glenda and daughter Paula were key to the Ballard campaign. Conley Underwood – Nice guys really do finish last. Karen Carson – Experience and organization triumph over politics at least once in each election. Indya Kincannon and Steve Sword – Running unopposed is always best. ■ Newt Gingrich’s brother was at the Tennessee Conservative Union dinner and confronted Stacey Campfield. “It was a very short conversation,” said one onlooker. ■ Lloyd Daugherty was honored for 30 years service as chair of the TCU, and the late Alice Algood was recognized as a TCU founder. ■ Herman Cain had everyone in the floor with the line: “You can’t cure stupid.” ■ Harry Brooks says Tennessee sales tax collections are continuing to show a positive growth for the 23rd consecutive month. Harry’s got two community meetings on Saturday, March 17: 10 a.m. at Corryton Community Center and 2 p.m. at Powell Branch Library. ■ The school board will start budget talks at a workshop today (March 12) at 5 p.m. in the Andrew Johnson Building boardroom. ■ Word on the street is that Knox County GOP chair Ray H. Jenkins may join the law director’s office and Daniel Sanders may be elevated to chief deputy. – S. Clark

Who: The St. Paul Bakers What: “Desserts to Go” Where: St. Paul United Methodist Church, 4014 Garden Drive. When: Noon to 3 p.m., Sunday, March 25. Why: to help a friend in need. Every good baker has a specialty, and the St. Paul Bakers, all members of the Joy Sunday School Class, are known throughout Fountain City for having a bunch of them. The goodies will be for sale Sunday, March 25 – “Desserts to Go” to help a friend in need. “Everybody has their specialty,” Janice Grant said. “Fudge pie, carrot cake, oatmeal cookies. Everybody’s going to bake up their specialty – things that will freeze well – so that people can get their desserts for Easter. The whole idea is to help a dear friend to us all,” said Grant.

Last Tuesday’s Tennessee presidential primary results showed that big name endorsements do not always work. Santorum and Gingrich combined for more than 60 percent of the total GOP vote despite the Republican financial establishment and many public figures openly backing Romney. Santorum barely campaigned in Tennessee and yet he captured the largest number of votes. Had Romney spent more time in the state, it is possible he could have increased his margin. I doubt if a year ago many Tennessee Republicans had even heard of Rick Santorum, let alone decided to vote for him. But he won and that keeps him in the contest for a while longer. Gov. Bill Haslam’s Knoxville visit for Romney certainly changed some votes here as Santorum led substantially in early voting but the actual election day voting became almost a tossup between Santorum and Romney.

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Shirley Underwood (also known as Aunt Shirley) is at heart a teacher. So after her nephew Conley lost a close election to Mike McMillan last Tuesday, Aunt Shirley sent a memo to his supporters asking what each had learned. I’ve not seen the results, but the question got me to thinking. Pat Summitt often says her teams learn more from losing than from winning. That’s certainly true with campaigns. Here are Clark’s rules: ■ It is not negative campaigning to compare your positions with your opponent’s. Unless you lie. ■ Politics is a blood sport. Those who don’t like blood should just teach political science. ■ Don’t burn bridges. Today’s foes may be tomorrow’s allies. ■ Hire Phyllis Severance. She’s managed campaigns for candidates outstanding and less so but she finds a way to win.

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steroids, which keep me from having to have constant transfusions.” The demands of trying to treat an illness that cannot be diagnosed has forced the formerly two-income family to get by on one salary while the bills pile up. Linda Martin has gotten three medical opinions – one from a local oncologist, one from Vanderbilt and most recently one from Mayo Cinic. “All of them feel that this is some sort of precancerous blood condition, but the prognosis is good in

Paul last week will still vote for Romney over Obama in November and Tennessee will be a strong state for Romney. ■ In mid-February, the under-reported city pension task force chaired by Bob Cross reported its findings to the mayor and City Council. If Mayor Rogero and Council wanted a road map to pension reform, the task force did not provide it. They made no serious recommendations. They did say the current system is not sustainable. They ducked and could not agree on proposals. Too bad. ■ Now Rogero must work on her own to make serious recommendations to council for them to approve or disapprove as recommendations to the voters in the November general election. She has picked deputy mayors Bill Lyons and Eddie Mannis to lead the effort. The people who will be directly impacted will be persons not yet hired as city employees. Current em-

this way – they think this will definitely develop into something like myeloma, and that is quite treatable. So my latest visit to Mayo was good news for me after 13 months of not knowing whether there will be a diagnosis or a cure. I consider what’s happened over the past year to be a tremendous blessing. It’s changed the way I look at life, changed my priorities and my relationship with Jesus. “What I’ve learned is, you’re never, ever alone, and I treasure the prayers of every person who’s prayed for me.” The St. Paul Bakers will have a complete list of the desserts they plan to make and the prices within the next week. Meanwhile, anyone who wants to make a donation can send a check to: St. Paul United Methodist Church, 4014 Garden Drive, Knoxville TN 37918.

ployees might be impacted on the level of their contribution. Retired employees appear to be protected from any changes which would diminish their benefits. ■ There are several options Rogero can consider. She must have a decision to City Council by mid-June which coincides with council’s vote on her budget. This will be a test of her leadership to solve an inherited problem. I predict she will rise to the occasion. However, the easy part may be getting City Council to approve it to go to the voters. The hard part will be getting voters to vote for reform in the November general election. ■ The retirement of Speaker Jimmy Naifeh is not a surprise given redistricting and the passage of time, but it marks the end of another era in Tennessee politics. Naifeh’s legislative pension, based on 38 years service, will be $36,000 a year ($3,000 a month) which is more than a current legislator makes in actual salary. Time moves on.

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■ If you’ve got some Sandra lead time, change your last Clark name to four or five characters beginning with A, B or C. Is it coincidence that the top vote getters in each race were first on the ballot? Ballard over Whitehead; Armstrong over Jarret; Harris over Oster; Carson over Davis and McMillan over Underwood. That’s 100 percent. In school board District 3, Gina Oster and Doug Harris will return for an August runoff. Thanks to candidate Bobby Edington, no one got 50 percent plus 1. In unofficial results, Harris fell 22 votes shy of the magic number. The re-election of Karen Carson is good news for Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre. There is opposition to him on the board, but the mutters will be muted until somebody counts to five. Carson’s win messes with that math.

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Cuonzo Martin can coach I am from the group that thought the end of Bruce Pearl was the end of Tennessee basketball as we had come to know and love it. We were right. What we now have is very different. There is less carnival atmosphere and more emphasis on basics, far more emphasis on defense and tou g h ne s s , hysical Marvin pand mental. West There are not many quips. There is more discipline. Cuonzo Martin has captured my undivided attention. The man can coach. It took awhile but the team accepted his principles and became more like him. There were no cartwheels and fewer disco strobes but you could see and feel the fierce desire to win. My first inclination is to say Cameron Tatum led the remarkable transition. But so did Jeronne Maymon. And Trea Golden. And Skylar McBee. And Jordan McRae. Jarnell Stokes was the prize apple that dropped from a tree and filled the basket. The convergence of strange circumstances, high school ineligibility, an available scholarship and an obvious opportunity, changed several lives. I’m not sure Tennessee basketball has been previously blessed with such a miracle. Stokes brought a lot, grew a lot, did a lot and helped others do what they did. There are so many pleasant memories. There was the Yemi outburst, an unforgettable evening by Swiperboy, Josh Richardson’s improvement and surges of energy and rebounds by Dwight Miller. McBee could always shoot but effort made him into a very good defender. McRae discovered there are two ends to the floor. Golden eventually realized his performances had the power to determine outcomes. Maymon was a powerful force, day after day after day, the MVV. Ironic that he achieved excellence doing exactly what Marquette wanted him to do before he transferred. Kenny Hall’s fall from grace was three ways hurtful – team, self and those who care. The Tatum story is about coaching

genius. Despite offensive inconsistencies, Martin kept the fifth-year senior in the starting lineup because he played “the right way.� Cameron worked on defense, hit the boards, generally protected the ball and looked in earnest for the open man. Ta t u m Cuonzo Martin signs autounderstood. graphs at Sequoyah Elemen“Hav ing tary School. File photo by S. Clark Coach Martin stand by me like he did, to keep having confidence that I could help this team, that was huge for me.� Golden’s inconsistency required far more instruction but Martin never gave up on the sophomore guard. The coach was rewarded with great effort and clutch points. These Volunteers exceeded expectations because expectations were erroneously hammered down. The Vols were never 11th in SEC talent but they certainly weren’t second, even after Stokes arrived. What they were was uncertain. New coach, new system, new culture, new approach – change forced a learning period. It was tedious. The team was very good in Hawaii and awful at other times. Think Athens and the AP evening. The Vols must have been very confusing for opponents. Sometimes they had more turnovers than goals. They were sometimes surprisingly effective. That they developed individually and collectively is coaching. The will to compete, the desire to win, was thrilling. The dramatic transformation was historic, maybe the best I have seen. Cuonzo Martin came with a plan. He says it worked sooner than expected. He can coach. We’ll check him later as a recruiter.

Eagles honored The Boy Scouts’ Eagle program was honored on its 100th anniversary by Knox County Commission last week. Pictured are Law Director Joe Jarret (left) and Halls resident Ted Hatfield (right) receiving the certificate from resolution sponsor R. Larry Smith. “Scouting is strong in East Tennessee,� said Smith, who praised Hatfield for having, “not one, not two, not three, but five sons who are Eagle Scouts.� Photo by S. Clark

Graybeal works to preserve history The Metropolitan Planning Commission’s new historic preservation officer Kaye Graybeal told the Council of West Knox County Homeowners that she is aware of complaints that her office doesn’t pay enough attention to Knox County outside the city limits.

“The National Register includes not just buildings, but sites, too. Has the property made significant contributions to broad patterns of history? Is it associated with a significant person? Does it have distinctive architecture? Is it significant under archaeology? If nothing else, the piece of land that’s still public – the road, the ferry landing – are significant to (the history of) transportation. What does it tell us about the way transportation was conducted in that era? “I think there is a good case there.� Graybeal said she is aware of the property at 9320 Kingston Pike, where a mid-19th century federal style house known as the Kennedy/Wa lker/Ba ker/ Sherrill has been allowed to deteriorate. The house is inside the city and is under an H1 (historic) overlay, which means that whatever zoning is in place stays in place with the requirement of a design review. The city’s

Betty Bean She’s only been on the job since Jan. 2, but she says she’s working to change that perception and will be looking to assist projects like preserving the Lowe’s Ferry birthplace of David Glasgow Farragut, the first admiral of the United States Navy. She has also visited Historic Concord Village, the only West Knox County district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. She believes that a case can be made for adding the Farragut birthplace to the list, as well.

Kaye Graybeal Photo by Betty Bean Demolition by Neglect ordinance might also come into play, she said. “We hate to see that resource decline any further,� she said. “It’s a red flag on a zoning map and they are obligated to maintain it. Since this has been brought to my attention, I can’t just ignore it. We’ll see if that is a tool we need to use or if the owner has plans to stabilize it.�

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Spring and the signs NATURE NOTES | Dr. Bob Collier Springtime just has a special feeling to it. The feeling came to me recently, as I stood and admired my first jonquil, a neat double blossom whose ancestors graced my grandmother’s yard well more than 75 years ago. The last of February had a lot of March days: sun, clouds, gusty winds and showers. And now the buds are coming out on the elms, the maples and the willows. And, the cardinals, tufted titmice, field sparrows and Carolina wrens are singing every morning. I suppose through the years the single event that always said it was spring was when we started planting the garden, a magical day when the ground was just right to work, and the sun was shining, and in went the onion sets and the spinach and lettuce seeds. What a great feeling. Folks around here know gardening. Our forebears had done it since before they left their old countries and came over the mountains. And it wasn’t done just for a cheery outdoor experience; there were many hungry mouths to feed, and besides, nobody had eaten anything that was fresh-grown since the last greens of fall. Our local gardening traditions go back a long way. Take seed companies and their catalogs, for example. Think how scanning those pages and pages of showy, weedless flowerbeds and luscious, ripe, always bugfree vegetables get the old juices flowing during those last dreary days of winter. Apparently, the Landreth Seed House in Philadelphia,

started up in 1798, is the oldest seed company in the country and is the fifth oldest corporation in North America. They introduced the zinnia in 1789 and the tomato in 1820. Can you imagine a garden without a bunch of both? The Park Seed Company was started up in 1868 by an enterprising 15-year-old, and eight years later, Burpee Seeds was started, by an also-enterprising 18-year-old. Earlier, the Shakers put out a catalog of garden seeds in 1831. The Shakers had a lot to do with how we do seeds today. Their official name was The United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Coming. They lived in various places in the United States, from Maine to Kentucky, in communal settlements of strictly celibate men and women (no offspring). They kept going by taking in an occasional new member and by adopting orphans, but have finally all but died out. They left behind many amazing accomplishments, including their tradition of simplicity in their lives and their beautiful furniture. But they also in 1916 invented the concept of packaging garden seeds for sale in small paper envelopes, the way we see them in the store today. (Although they’re getting so expensive, it wouldn’t surprise me if they didn’t start selling them by the seed. But oops, that sounds like something my grandmother probably said 60 years ago.) The enterprising Shakers also made small wooden boxes to pack and distribute the seed packets in, to the country stores, where the customers would just

pick their selections out of the boxes. Decorated with pictures of flowers and vegetables, the boxes are big-ticket collectors’ items today; even modern facsimiles are expensive. Well, after you have gleaned your ideas from the seed catalogs and gone down to the store for your packets of seeds, there’s still the preparation and planting. Just go out there and whomp them into the ground? Certainly not, if you believe in planting by the signs! My main planting by the signs person was the late Earl Conner of the large Powell Conner clan. A master farmer and gardener, Earl used to plow our garden every spring. Without telling you when, beforehand, and without any thought of our paying him for the work. Earl was a believer and practitioner of planting by the signs. For you city folk who might not be familiar with the practice, it involves timing all your farming activities – removing brush, digging post holes, plowing and planting – according to the signs of the Zodiac. Foolishness, you say? Not if you had seen Earl Conner’s garden! It always looked like a page from one of those seed catalogs. They lived next door to the Colliers, and you could see his garden from mine. Well, no contest. Earl’s corn would be 8 feet tall while mine was just peeking out and trying to decide whether to go on and grow. Other than years of experience like Earl’s, how does one come to know about all this Zodiac stuff? Why, from the Old Farmer’s Almanac, of course. The Old Farmer’s Almanac was first published in 1792 and is the oldest continuously-published periodical in North America. It contains weather forecasts, tide tables, planting charts and all the Zodiac-related times to do all those chores or to not do them. For example, if you dig post holes when the signs are wrong, your fence posts are going to loosen up; if the signs are right, the posts will just tighten up in their

holes “like they growed there.” And, you don’t just throw all your seeds in the ground under the same sign. Some are right for the above-ground crops, and some for the root crops. Plant your taters when the signs are in the feet and they’ll all have little toes growing on them. The Almanac is famous for its weather predictions, although its accuracy varies a lot according to whom you ask. At any rate, it is a legendary part of life in rural America.

Every garden is as different as its gardener. Scientific, or by the signs. Organic, or full of dust, spray and fertilizer. Weedfree, or laid-back. But they all have the common thread of that hard-to-describe feeling that every gardener shares in some way, when those little seeds come up, by golly, living and producing for yet another season. Almost makes you want to hum a little tune as you pull those weeds.

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‘A floating puzzle piece’ Holocaust survivor looks back By Sandra Clark

Clara Van Thyn was 20 months old when her Jewish parents boarded a train in Holland and left without her in 1942. Sonja DuBois She did not realize the magnitude of their sacrifice until many years later when she had a grandchild. Sonja DuBois related her story last week at the XYZ Club of Powell United Methodist Church. “My memories are still coming together,” she said. “I am a floating puzzle piece. By the time I started asking questions, there was no one to answer them.” Young Clara’s family left her with a friend, a musician, when they were relocated by the Nazis. Her

mother and father were murdered at Auschwitz that same year. They were just 29. “I used to say I lost my family,” said DuBois. “Then I realized, you lose your car keys. My family was murdered – my mother, my father, my grandparents, my aunts, my uncles, my three little boy cousins.” A million and a half children were murdered in the Holocaust, and 6 million total people died. “It was anyone who didn’t fit in – Jewish people, gypsies, homosexuals, Seventh Day Adventists.” DuBois lifted a print of Neyland Stadium. “You all know this. It holds a few more than 100,000 people. You would have to fill and empty it 60 times to reach 6 million.” DuBois’ look back took her to Rotterdam, The Netherlands, in May 1940 when she was born. A couple of years earlier a cousin had said Holland did not look safe for Jews. He got on one of the last ships leaving. The United States

was closed to immigrants, and the only places to go were Cuba or Australia. Her cousin went to Australia and was safe, but he was lost to his family. After the German invasion of Holland, things changed quickly for everyone, but especially for the Jews. “They were made to wear the Star of David, which they had to pay for. Later they could not go to the theatre or the beach. By 1941, the Jews lost their jobs. The exception was Jewish physicians who could only treat their own people, who had no money to pay for treatment. The country was filled with survivors, and some were Nazi collaborators. Hitler’s goal was to make Europe “clean of Jews,” said DuBois. Her parents gave her up and she was taken in by foster parents whom she calls “mom and pop.” Since they didn’t have children of their own, I was their one and only, she said. She was raised as a Christian and today

and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Sur v ivors include his wife, J e a n n e Dod son Ferrill. James Leslie Ferrill Edward “Jim” Hitchcock, 74, a Baptist, was an electrical engineer who held several patents. He retired from Phillips Electronics and is survived by his wife of 44 years, Betty B. Hitchcock. Dr. Igor Vojtech Nabelek, 87, taught in the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology at UT and was of the Catholic faith. A native of CzechosloIgor Nabelek vakia, he and his wife Anna, a professional colleague, became U.S. citizens. Frances Elizabeth Pickell, 84, of Farragut, was a member of Farragut Christian Church. She

and husband, Jack, owned and operated Frances Fabrics in Far rag ut for several years and Frances Pickell she worked in sales at other stores. She finally retired at age 80. She is survived by her children and their families. Gladys Roberts, 89, was a member of Church Street UMC and played piano and organ. She worked professionally until 2009 with time at TVA, Arning Insurance, Tennessee River and Tributaries Association and Talbots Inc. William Freel “Bill” Searle III, 76, was a prominent Knoxville attorney for more than 50 years, known for his work in real estate law. He was the longest serving board member of Children’s Hospital and a member of First Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Roach Searle, and son, David. Joy Clement Wetherholt, 81, was a registered

attends Erin Presbyterian Church in Knoxville. DuBois drew a laugh when she showed her second grade class of 20 blond or red-haired children and one skinny, dark-haired girl, “hidden in plain sight.” She acknowledged the help of the village – the teachers who didn’t ask questions, the pediatrician who helped fabricate a new birthday and name change, and the farmer who provided a glass of milk each day from a contraband cow kept hidden in the woods. In 1945, Holland was liberated. First came Canadian troops, then American soldiers throwing packs of Lucky Strikes and Hershey bars. Mom, Pop and Sonja immigrated to the United States when she was 12, settling in New Jersey. She couldn’t speak English yet, but she was safe. She could smile. “I say thank you every day for life,” she said. DuBois is eager to share her story and PowerPoint presentation with people, especially adolescents. She can be reached at ronson@ knowlogy.net/.

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Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face; Here would I touch and handle things unseen. ... (“Here O My Lord, I See Thee,” Horatius Bonar, 1857)

I love old things: things that have a story behind them, things worn smooth by the touch of many hands, or by the repeated touch of one particular pair of hands. For example, I have the rolling pin that my grandfather made for my grandmother. It is about 14 inches long, about 2 inches thick, made from poplar wood, which I have no doubt he took from a tree on the farm. It doesn’t have handles, just slightly rounded ends, so the cook rolls it across the pastry with the palm of her hands. Even though that rolling pin is not perfectly smooth, it pleases me no end to think of Papa cutting and shaping and sanding it for his wife. She was 12 years his junior, and he adored her, referring to her as “the prettiest girl ever to come out of Union County,” a beauty who was well and truly named – Belle. Belle may have been a beauty, but she was also a farm wife, who worked hard. She washed and ironed and cooked and milked cows and often helped in the fields, too. She cooked a farm hands’ dinner at noon (it wasn’t lunch if you had worked hard all morning!), then washed the dishes while Papa took a short nap, and went back to the fields in the afternoon. My Jordan now has the dough board that Belle used to make bread. It is a large, elongated wooden bowl that an older cousin and I cleaned up years ago, treating the wood with oil until it gleamed softly. Touching its silky smoothness links me with a woman I never knew: Belle died when my mother was just 18. I am pleased that Jordan treasures it.

Lynn Hutton CROSS CURRENTS I also have a pair of crystal chalices that my grandparents gave to their church for use in serving the sacrament of Holy Communion. When the church became more modern and did away with the common cup, the pastor gave the chalices back to the family. I understand that even the chalices are just things, and that the legacies of faith and love and strength of character that our ancestors pass down to us are far more crucial. The connectedness I feel with my grandparents when I hold things their hands touched pales in comparison to the wonder of the sacraments themselves. No matter how one understands the bread and the wine to be the body and the blood of Christ, there is power and healing and sustenance in those simple elements. As the bread is placed in my hand, it is both real and mystical, ancient and new, sustenance and promise. As the chalice is offered, it is blessing and sacrifice, celebration and mortality, joy and sorrow. I am grateful for the real, ordinary, simple elements which the Lord imbued with such meaning. I am grateful that I may “touch and handle things unseen”: Jesus’ body and blood, and his love for us offered in the humble, everyday gifts of field and vineyard.

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nurse who belonged to West End Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Bob Wetherholt. Paule Benhaioun Wilson, 89, was a retired professor of French at UT and a founder of the Women’s Studies Program. She is survived by three daughters and their families. Carole B. Yount, 77, of Farragut, was a member of Farragut Presbyterian Church. She retired as an administrative assistant at ORNL. Sur v ivors Carole Yount include her husband, Leon Yount.

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Best wishes to the families of these community contributors who passed away recently: Alma Jeanette Vandergriff Cobble, 82, is survived by her husband of 62 years, LeRoy Cobble, and a large family. Donnie “ S k ip” Alma Cobble Dishner Sr., 69, is survived by his wife of 42 years, Martha Sue Edmonds-Dishner, and extended family. Richard A. Etherson, 80, was a veteran of the travel business, most rec e n t l y helping found Travel Agents Giveback to the Caribbean. He is Etherson survived by his wife, Linda. Leslie Carl Ferrill, 84, was a member of West Hills Presbyterian Church

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News from Coachman Clothiers

Men’s styles on the runway Coachman Clothiers hosted the Men’s Runway 2 Show of Knoxville Fashion Week. The show, held March 1, at Latitude 35 on Market Square, featured the latest in high-quality, fashion forward men’s clothing. Models from Knoxville’s Gage Model and Talent sported a wide array of the latest designer lines, from hip Absolute Rebellion shirts to the nautical look of St. Croix. Female models wore oversized men’s shirts to showcase neckties. Also modeled was Royal Highnies 400-count pima cotton loungewear for men and women. Door prizes included a Hart Schaffner Marx suit, Alberto Premium Denim jeans and Haupt sportshirts. Coachman Clothiers own-

Shawn Brown, Kirill Loyacano, Anthony McCool, Dean E. Carroll, Jerome Brown and Zach Archer are ready for the fashion show.

er Dean E. Carroll said he was pleased to take part in the first Knoxville Fashion Week as the event’s exclusive men’s sponsor. “It truly means that New York fashion is coming to Knoxville,” he said. “I believe in this event. I like what they are doing. It brings attention to style for men and women.” Carroll said the quality of Knoxville talent showcased, both on the runway and behind the scenes, was amazing. “There is a rich fashion community thriving in Knoxville,” he said. According to Carroll, Knoxville Fall Fashion Weekend is scheduled for August, and he plans to take part in that event as well. Info: www.coachmanclothiers.com

Zach Archer and Jeffrey Openshaw go over the line up for the Coachman Clothiers Men’s Runway 2 Show.

Iganacio Lopez-Moralos sports a preppy look.

A hairdresser puts the final touches on Anthony McCool’s “do” before he hits the runway.

Modeling neckties are Brooke Pickel, Rachel Dykes, Brie’Anna Shepard, Amber Nichol Borzothra, Ashley Gunnarson and Heather McFarlin.

Julian Wall (left) gets a final make-up check before taking the runway. Photos by M.E. Cannon Photography

Knoxville Fashion Week founder Jamie Hatcher Helmsley, Dean E. Carroll of Coachman Clothiers and Brent Helmsley gather before the opening of the Men’s Runway 2 Show.

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Bearden wins state science bowl

SCHOOL NOTES Rocky Hill Elementary A student art show will be held at DaVinci’s Pizzeria, 3337 Sutherland Ave., until Friday, April 13. In celebration of Youth Art Month, one piece of artwork from each classroom will be on display.

West Hills Elementary Box Tops for Education from General Mills’ products and Labels for Education from Campbell’s products are being collected to purchase supplies for the school. Labels can be dropped off in the silver collection box at the front of the school or can be mailed to: West Hills Elementary School, 409 Vanosdale Drive, Knoxville, TN 37909. For more information, email Jill Schmudde at jschmudde@gmail.com. Bearden High School won the 2012 Tennessee Science Bowl, which was held March 3 at the Blount County Campus of Pellissippi State Community College. Team members are: Andrew Stripling, Hayes Griffin, Dalton Chaffee, Cole Graham and Tor Vorhees. Bearden chemistry teacher Julie Smalling is the coach. Photo by Wendy Smith

By Wendy Smith The five young men on the Bearden High School science bowl team beat out 46 other teams from across the state, and their coach, chemistry teacher Julie Smalling, says they accomplished the feat without much help from her. “They read everything I told them to.� Reading textbooks was one way the team studied for the 2012 Tennessee Science Bowl, says captain Hayes Griffin. They also took practice tests to prepare for questions that cov-

ered physics, math, biology, chemistry, earth science, astronomy and energy. But some correct answers came from the random knowledge of each team member. Cole Graham, for example, just happened to know the definition of the cosmological principle – the idea that the Earth doesn’t hold a special place in the universe. Each member has his own area of expertise, which will come in handy when the team participates in the National Science Bowl in Washington, D.C., at the end of April. The

team won the all-expensespaid trip, plus $1,000, for its accomplishment. The boys will miss Bearden’s prom, which is the weekend of the national competition, but they have the satisfaction of beating some local rivals. Farragut High School placed second in the state competition, and Maryville High School placed third. All five say they plan to study a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline when they attend college.

Helping out, brick by brick By Sara Barrett It’s amazing how philanthropic a group of kindergarten students can be. Just ask the kids at Sequoyah Elementary School. As a way of learning to count by 10s, each of the students sold 100 small paper bricks for 10 cents each and donated all of the money to the Ronald McDonald House. “They raised $750.10, to be exact,� said Emily Monday, kindergarten teacher at Sequoyah. She also said most students went above and beyond, raising more than what they needed to get all of their bricks. The kindergarten classes at Sequoyah Elementary hold the fundraiser each year as their community project and as a way of learning numbers. Students are each

given a plain piece of paper in the shape of a house and are given the job of decorating it however they’d like, literally brick by brick. The houses are then displayed in the halls of the school for visitors and other students to see. The project was also tied in to the 100th day of school and incorporated into Valentine’s Day celebrations since the RMH is known as “the house that love built.� The kids eventually raised enough money for 150 families to stay at the Ronald McDonald House. RMH director Sue Beverly wrote a letter of thanks to the students and in it said, “Always remember that we are here to help each other, and no act of kindness is too small to make a big difference in someone’s life.�

Sequoyah Elementary School kindergarten student Gavin Williams displays the house he made of 100 bricks to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House. He also learned how to count by 10s in the process. Photo by S. Barrett

Ingenuity thrives at ESK Episcopal School of Knoxville 6th grader Jamie Hickling won the grand prize for his project “What’s Up?� at the Southern Appalachian Science and Engineering Fair at the University of Tennessee. Photo submitted

SPORTS NOTES ■Baseball tournament: Chris Newsom Preseason Classic, Monday, March 26 through Sunday, April 1, Halls Community Park. Rec teams only, Tee ball to 14U. For more information, call 992-5504 or email hcpsports@msn. com. ■Baseball tournament, Friday through Sunday, March 16-18, Halls Community Park. Tee ball to 14U. For more information, call 992-5504 or email hcpsports@msn.com. ■Coach Rusty Bradley’s quarterback and receiver clinic will be held 6 to 7:15 p.m. Monday, April 2, and Monday, April 16, for current 4th through 7th graders at CAK football field. Cost is $20 and includes both dates. Campers should bring running shoes and cleats. Preregister by calling Jeff Taylor at 765-2119. ■Knox Seniors Co-Ed Softball Season open registration will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, at Caswell Park. Noncompetitive league, new players are welcomed. There is a $10 fee for accident insurance (a city of Knoxville requirement). For more information, visit www.knoxseniorsoftball.com.

Elementary art show In celebration of Youth Art Month, the Knox County Elementary Art Show will be held through Friday, March 23, at The District Gallery, 5113 Kingston Pike. Schools participating include Adrian Burnett, A.L. Lotts, Amherst, Bonny Kate, Carter, Copper Ridge, Gap Creek, Gibbs, Karns, Lonsdale, Maynard, Powell, Ritta, Rocky Hill, Sarah Moore Green, Sequoyah and South Knox.

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Lecture tackles ‘science vs. religion’

A.L. Lotts Elementary School 5th grader Suraj Doshi’s winning poster included an “s” shaped road that led to “Safeland.” Photos by S. Barrett

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David Howell, a liberal arts professor at Pellissippi State, will address the incompatibility of science and religion at a lecture set for 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, in the Goins Building on the Hardin Valley campus. The community is invited to the free event. “Many people believe that you can be religious and scientific at the same time,” said Howell. “I believe the news is worse than that. Much as we’d like that to be the case, it’s not. You have to choose between science and religion. “The conflict between science and religion is real and cannot be made to go away. Religion says that the world is a creation of a loving God. Science says it’s obviously not the case.

People of good will want to say we can be religious and scientific and don’t have to give up one or the other. Unfortunately, they’re mistaken.” Howell will refer to the works of St. Thomas Aquinas, a philosopher and theologian; Sir Isaac Newton, a mathematician and scientist; and Stephen Gould, an evolutionary biologist and historian of science. The ongoing Faculty Lecture Series is meant to provoke thinking, discussion and debate. The March 28 lecture is sponsored by Gnosis, the college’s student servicelearning club. Info: Annie Gray at ajgray@pstcc.edu or Trent Eades at tweades@pstcc. edu/.

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A.L. Lotts Elementary School students Carleigh Lewis, Constance Paris, Marina Siegel, Suraj Doshi and Alivia Nytko were recognized recently for their Reflections and Safety poster contributions. Their winning submissions will also compete at the state level. The students were honored at the KCC Student Awards Banquet last Thursday.

A.L. Lotts kindergarten student Carleigh Lewis had the only winning poster in her grade.

In addition to her winning poster, A.L. Lotts Elementary School 5th grader Alivia Nytko has also been recognized for good citizenship. She recently raised money to give children in need their own backpacks to take to school, complete with the supplies for class.

Francescon is Eagle Scout Chess is the best A.L. Lotts Elementary School 1st graders and chess club members Zachary Mubarak and Alexander Eshleman display one of 5 trophies brought back from the Tennessee Chess Association’s region one tournament. See names of all of the club’s winners online at www.shoppernewsnow.com. Photo by S. Barrett

Eagle Scout David Francescon with Scoutmaster Bob Baugh. Francescon attained the highest rank in Boy Scouting at a ceremony Feb. 19 at St. John Neumann School. He is the son of Tom and Dawn Phillips Francescon and a member of Boy Scout Troop 125, chartered by Saint John Neumann Catholic Church. For his Eagle Scout service project, the Bearden High School senior designed and constructed a ramp for the Knoxville Chapter of the Salvation Army. This project will allow handicapped people to enter the building easier. The ramp was built onto the loading dock for easier access to the kitchen for meals and food distributions. Photo submitted

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tell you the same thing – it was a family. John R. was what Sara Baskin calls Papa Bear, our fearless Ava Barber leader, our daddy. We loved him. We still do. We always will. Members of the family got together at Steamboat Deli in Powell last Thursday. They meet for lunch every three months, a tradition started about a decade ago. “We couldn’t stand each other every month!” McCloud said. “Well, we put up with him every day for a lotta years,” Imogene Jenkins, who worked in the cafeteria, shot back. “But he was always a true friend,” she said. “He would always fight for you if you needed him.” “Where’s John R.?” former custodian Dorothy Irwin asked when she sat down. “I don’t hear him!” John R. says his buddies at Christ United Methodist Church were giving him a

hard time for being in the Shopper-News last week dancing at the school’s 50th anniversary. (It now also bears his name.) “They said, ‘Do a little shakin’!’ When I did my Tom Jones impression for the seniors, one of them said, ‘my god, McCloud, you move like you’re 50!’ ” He’ll be 84 next month and says life feels good. Laughter lifted everyone’s spirits. Behind the counter, I spotted owner and former “Lawrence Welk Show” star Ava Barber. “Ms. Barber, I’m one of your biggest fans,” I said. “I always loved you and Ralna English.” “Well, which one was your favorite?” she said. “Why, you of course.” Back with the Brickey Buddies, John R. tried to wiggle his way out of the photo. But then John R. came with one of his classics. “Those guys at church tell me I get in the paper or on TV all the time. I tell them, when you’ve got it, you’ve got it.” That’s him. Papa. Head of the family that will forever be the Brickey Bears.

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First through third place winners and honorable mentions of this year’s science fair include: (front) Zachary Morin, Max Rennich, Heather Morin, Leigha Gray; (second row) Bryce Kenny, Hannah Warrick, Caleb Norris, Seth Kenny, Jonathan Meystrik, Drew Clapp, Jennie Seaman; (back) Matthew Meynard, Graceanne Meystrik, Leah Seiple, Ella Morin, Caleb Bethel and Sarah Bethel. Photo submitted

Science in action By Melanie Unruh A baking soda volcano might be what most people think of when they hear the words “science fair,” but Paideia Academy’s 4th through 9th grade students presented a much broader range of experiments at this year’s science fair. Each student had chosen a project related to the area of science they were studying this school year. Fourth grade astronomy projects included the effects of gravity and erosion.

Fifth grade zoology students tested which dogs were easiest to train, how bacteria grow, what color of horses retain the most heat and more. Sixth graders studying general science presented projects ranging from petrifaction to using different counterweights on a catapult. Seventh grade physical science topics included pH levels of local waterways and which fabrics burn the quickest, while 9th grade students tested hydroponic solutions,

their results by writing papers and designing posters. Such a long-term project is daunting. So, why do a school science fair? When asked, stunervous system reaction times dents had some insights. and fractal designs. “Science fair helps me to Students were also required think on my own, instead of just to verbally explain and defend spitting out information,” said their projects before volunSydney Rennich. teer judges. For more than five Other students note the permonths, Paideia students had severance they learn. used the scientific method to “It teaches that experiments evaluate questions about the fail, and you just have to keep natural world by researching their topics, formulating trying. You learn from your hypotheses, identifying vari- mistakes in science fair,” said ables, designing experimental Sarah Seiple. Katrina Scott said, “Sciplans, documenting experimental results and evaluating ence fair teaches us to test our

knowledge, and not to simply accept claims.” Students recognize the value of learning outside of their text. “Science fair forces the student to stray away from the science book and venture out into more independent thinking by hypothesizing and experimenting,” Graceanne Meystrik writes. First and second place winners will be attending the Southern Appalachian Science and Engineering Fair at the end of March, where they will see the work of fellow East Tennessee students and meet with many professional scientists and science professors.

Latin is alive and well By Kent Capps Paideia students enjoy Latin instruction from grades 3 through 9, not for the purpose of notching their proverbial belts with knowledge of an ancient language, but in order to set their young minds on a trajectory toward clarity of thought, fluency with language, and depth and beauty of expression. The careful study of Latin stimulates these capacities even in the understanding and use of English. As noted by Thomas Arnold, a 19th century British educator and Oxford historian, “The study of language seems to me as if it was given for the very purpose of forming the human mind

in youth; and the Greek and Latin languages, in themselves so perfect, . . . seem the very instruments by which this is to be effected.” In the early stages, students give attention to Latin vocabulary and the basic inflections and grammatical features of the language, enabling them to begin piecing together the connections with English vocabulary and grammar. As students progress into higher grades, they deepen their understanding of Latin by parsing various parts of speech—discerning features such as the tense, voice, mood, person, number of verbs and participles as well as the case, number, and gender of nouns,

pronouns, adjectives and participles—and by diagramming sentences with complex syntactical structures. Along the way, students begin applying themselves to Latin literature from ancient times up through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. During the Medieval and Renaissance periods, Latin was employed not only by scholars, scientists and philosophers, but also in poetry, letters, satire and many other genres, producing a rich array of literature that is central to our own culture, language, and institutions. Our Latin students culminate their study by translating portions of writings from Latin liter-

Paideia Academy 9th graders Leah Seiple and Hannah Warrick diligently learn Latin. Photo submitted

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ruary is historically the slowest month of the year for real estate activity. Lending markets held their own as low interest rates continued to draw eligible homeowners into refinancing. February saw approximately $233 million loaned against property in Knox County, compared to about $241 million the previous month. The largest transfer of the month was for commercial property located at 4505 Clinton Highway. The sale between Cappo Properties LLC and Super Automotive LLC brought just under $5 million. The largest mortgage transaction was the loan financing the 4505 Clinton Highway property in the amount of $11.7 million. In second place was a loan made by Pinnacle National Bank to East Tennessee Healthcare Development LLC in the amount of $5.6 million, which involved several different properties.

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Toilet Tips for Updating Buying a toilet isn’t as much fun as buying sassy spring sandals but a necessity! There’s more to know about toilets than meets the ‌ well, you get it. Find the right flush for your bathroom with my toilet tips. A one piece toilet is sleeker, easier to clean and has fewer places for yuck to live. Two piece toilets are economical, easy to install and the bowl or tank can be replaced. Toilet height is measured from floor to rim. Standard is 14-inches; chair height is 16 to 17-inches and ADA compliant. There’s even a 10-inch model perfect for potty training. Round, compact elongated or elongated ‌ oh my! Small powder rooms may only have space for a round or compact model that extends about 27 ½-inches. Elongated are the most popular extending 29 ½-inches. The EPA WaterSense folks say older toilets use 3.5 to 7 gallons per flush (gpf). Geez! That’s a lot! The government says the max flush can’t be more than 1.6 gpf. A WaterSense labeled toilet uses 1.28 gpf and can save a family of four more than $90 a year on their water bill. There’s also a dual flusher with a partial and full flush that uses as little as 1.0 gpf. Other stuff that divas typically don’t care about ‌ The flush valve is inside the tank. A large opening allows the water to pass through faster for a quick flush. Valve sizes are 2-inch, 3-inch or the mack-daddy, 4-inch. Next, the toilet outlet is the gateway to the sewer and bigger is better. Sizes

include: 2-inch, 2 1/8-inch and 2 3/8-inch. If toilet trivia has your brain spinnin’, drop by and talk toilets with my plumbing peeps and ‌ Tell ’em Millie sent you! millie@modernsupplyco.com

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Have you ever stopped to think how much it costs you to leave the water running while you brush your teeth? It’s worth thinking about. An estimated eight gallons of water flows down the drain while you’re brushing. At 16 gallons a day, leaving that water running wastes 5,840 gallons of water a year. That’s a whole lot of both water and money down the drain. Armed with that information you might want to turn the water off next time you brush. But that’s not all. A leaky toilet wastes about 200 gallons of water a day or 73,000 gallons a year. A faucet that is dripping at the rate of five drips a minute wastes 263 gallons a year; at 50 drips a minute, it’s wasting 2,628 gallons a year. The dollars are starting to add up here, aren’t they? Even worse, you’re paying for something you aren’t even

using, since it’s just water down the drain and into the sewer. Conserving water reduces sewer bills, too! These figures are compiled by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of their program to educate the American public about the importance of preserving this vital natural resource and protecting our watersheds. The program is

Fix a Leak Week March 12-18 Every drop counts! Modern Supply & Hallsdale-Powell Utility are partnering to help you learn how make your home water efficient. See our display at Hallsdale-Powell’s main office at 3745 Cunningham Road from 8:00-5:00 Mon.-Fri. and: â– â– â– â– â–

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on-going, but the annual FixA-Leak Week is March 12-18 this year. The environmentally conscious folks at Modern Supply heartily endorse the program. They have partnered with the EPA on this project and offer a wide range of Water Sense labeled products to make your life easier and save both money and water. They point out that if one in every 10 American homes upgrades a full bathroom with WaterSense labeled fixtures, including toilet, faucet and showerhead, we could save about 74

billion gallons of water and about $1.6 billion on our utility bills nationwide per year. Think on these facts: the average bathroom makeover saves about 7,000 gallons of water a year. That’s enough to do six months’ worth of laundry. Visit the Modern Supply showroom just off Lovell Road. They’ll show you how to re-do your bathrooms and put money in your pocket. If you’d like to phone ahead for an appointment with a WaterSense specialist, call 966-4567.

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Fort Sanders hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps hard-to-heal wounds Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) treatments are an important therapy in diabetic wound care. “People are fascinated with these treatments,â€? says Dr. George Schuchmann, medical director of the Fort Sanders Wound Treatment Center. “But they’re not for everyone, and they’re not a panacea.â€? The Fort Sanders Wound Treatment Center has two hyperbaric oxygen chambers in its outpatient clinic that are used to treat certain deep tissue wounds that may not heal with conventional therapies alone. “The chamber delivers extra oxygen to the soft tissues, which helps bolster the immune system,â€? explains Dr. Schuchmann. Each treatment inside the oxygen chamber is called a “diveâ€? because of the increase in atmospheric pressure. The clear chambers are each 7 feet long, large enough to hold one person weighing up to 350 pounds. The patient slides in on a bed, and the chamber is sealed and ďŹ lled with 100 percent oxygen. Then, a technician slowly increases the atmospheric pressure inside the chamber to a pressure two to three times that of the outside atmosphere. As the patient breathes and lies in the chamber,

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy forces oxygen into the tissue, encouraging the promoting healing. the increased atmospheric pressure forces 10 to 15 times more oxygen into the patient’s blood stream and tissues than normal. At the Fort Sanders Wound Treatment Center the chambers are used for outpatient, long-

term care of wounds, bone infections called osteomylitis, wounds caused by cancer radiation treatments and for the healing of skin grafts. Most major insurance companies, including Medicare, cover

Oxygen therapy heals wound Foot ulcers are common among people who have diabetes. High blood sugar levels can damage blood vessels and nerves and create wounds. The wounds start out small, but because diabetics have reduced sensation in their feet, they may not realize they have a wound. An undetected wound can grow and take much longer to heal, often leading to infection. That’s why 64-year-old Beverly Petty of Loudon was worried three years ago when she developed a silver-dollar sized wound on the bottom of her left foot. Her podiatrist told her it was a dangerous condition called Charcot (pronounced sharko) Foot, which is when the bones in the foot become weak and start protruding through the bottom of the foot because of nerve damage from the diabetes. The wound didn’t heal in nearly three years. “The doctors told me I needed to have my foot taken off,� explains Petty. “I said, ‘No thank you!’ � On the advice of a friend, Petty called Dr. G. Douglas Schuchmann, a general surgeon and medical director of the Fort Sanders Regional Wound Treatment Center. Last summer Dr. Schuchmann performed a number of tests on her and decided the best treatment for her was using a bioengineered

Fort Sanders Regional ďŹ ve days each week, for about three months. “In no time at all the wound went from silver dollar size to the size of a dime,â€? she exclaims. “It’s completely healed now. My foot looks better now than it’s looked in a long, long time. â€? Petty says the oxygen treatments are painless. “Except for your ears popping, you reskin graft to cover the wound. ally don’t feel anything. It doesn’t After the skin graft, he prehurt.â€? scribed 60 sessions in the Wound Each of Petty’s treatments lastTreatment Center’s hyperbaric ed 90 minutes. “You watch TV or oxygen chamber to help her heal. The Center has two oxygen sleep while you’re in the chamber,â€? chambers. These large clear cylin- she explains. “It’s clear all the way drical tubes allow one patient at a around, so you can see out.â€? Petty says her wound treattime to lie inside them, breathing ment experience was very positive. 100 percent oxygen while under “I love Dr. Schuchmann and the increased atmospheric pressure. Wound Care Center is really great. A physician checks each patient I recommend it to anyone who’s before and after oxygen therapy got a wound that won’t heal.â€? treatment, especially for any strain Since her wound is healed, on the heart or ears. Petty is careful to prevent another The atmospheric pressure infection. “I check my foot with a forces oxygen into the body’s cells, mirror every morning and night, which helps saturate the red blood looking for cuts or cracks.â€? cells with oxygen to promote healing. This is helpful for diabetic and For more information about the radiation treatment patients. Fort Sanders Wound Treatment Friends and relatives drove Center, call 865-541-2784 or go to Petty from her home in Loudon to www.fsregional.com/woundcare.

use hyperbaric oxygen treatment along with traditional wound care signiďŹ cantly reduce their risk of amputations of the foot or leg from diabetic ulcers. The major drawback to hyperbaric oxygen treatment is that it requires between 20 and 30 treatments to be effective. “It’s not painful, but it is a large time commitment,â€? Dr. Schuchmann explains. “Most patients require two hours a day of treatments, ďŹ ve days a week, for about six weeks.â€? Plus, the treatment is not safe for everyone, he adds. Increased atmospheric pressure in the chamber can worsen certain medical conditions like pneumothorax (a collapsed lung), congestive heart failure, cataracts or seizure disorders. The oxygen chamber is also not suitable for pregnant women or those with other underlying respiratory problems. “But, hyperbaric oxygen theraformation of new blood vessels and py can be very beneďŹ cial for some people as an adjunct treatment,â€? summarizes Dr. Schuchmann. hyperbaric oxygen treatments for For more information about the treatment of serious diabetic wounds. hyperbaric oxygen therapy Quick wound healing is imat the Fort Sanders portant to prevent a serious lifeWound Treatment Center, threatening infection. Studies call 865-541-2784 or go to show that diabetic patients who www.fsregional.com/woundcare.

Time heals diabetic wounds slowly Non-healing wounds are particularly painful and dangerous for people living with diabetes. Foot ulcers are the most common, painful and debilitating side effect of the disease. “Diabetics have difďŹ culty ďŹ ghting off infections,â€? explains Nina Cash, a diabetes nurse educator at the Fort Sanders Diabetes Center. Cash says diabetes can make skin dry and irritated, and more easily damaged. If a skin break occurs, the bacteria on the surface of the skin thrive on the extra sugar in the blood, often leading to infection. And, because diabetes damages nerve function, patients may be less likely to feel a wound until it’s severe. That’s why Cash says the ďŹ rst line in skin defense is getting control of a person’s disease. At the Fort Sanders Diabetes Center, a team of dietitians, nurses and exercise physiologists create a management plan for each patient with Type 1, Type 2 or gestational diabetes. Patients receive group or oneon-one education sessions, and the Center encourages family members to also attend the sessions. Getting control of the diabetes not only prevents wounds, it can also head off other complica-

tions, including kidney, eye, heart and nerve damage. “When our dietitians see the patients, they calculate the person’s individualized needs, based on height, weight, age, activity level and eating habits. Most people don’t know how to control their

diabetes,� explains Fort Sanders Diabetes Nurse Educator Tamra King. King says diabetes can be tricky, but not impossible to manage. “We’ve had some great success stories when our patients learn they can control their disease by making healthy lifestyle choices. With education, they don’t feel helpless, they feel empowered.� For information about managing diabetes, contact the Fort Sanders Diabetes Center at 865-531-5580.

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Osteoarthritis ‘Bling Your Prom’ at Public Market

Arthritis affects 1 in 5 people in America, and osteoarthritis is the most common form, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Deborah Higgs of Clinch River Home Health is personally familiar with osteoarthritis – she was diagnosed with it at a young age of 21. “For me, it was hereditary. My mom had it. My aunts had it. I just had it at a younger age because I was ‘fluffy’ as a child, she said.” People of all ages can have arthritis. Higgs explained that common symptoms of arthritis include pain, aching, stiffness and swelling in or around the joints. The most common causes of osteoarthritis are aging joints, previous injuries and obesity. It is often called the “wear and tear” arthritis. Repetitive use of the joints over the years irritates and inflames the cartilage, causing joint pain and swelling. Treatment options range from daily medication to surgery. There are also some methods of decreasing the pain, including:

Deborah Higgs of Clinch River Home Health gives a presentation on osteoarthritis at the Strang Senior Center.

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■ Exercise and physical therapy will increase mobility and ease joint pain over time. ■ Diet helps to lose weight. Taking vitamins D, C and calcium is helpful. ■ A heating pad or cold pack can feel good on achy joints. ■ O ver-t he- counter pain relievers occasionally help. In some cases when surgery becomes necessary, those options include arthroscopy, joint fusion, or partial or full joint replacement. The goal of Clinch River Home Health is enabling people to become mobile and able to care for themselves. “We work ourselves out of a job,” Higgs said.

The “Bling Your Prom” fashion show will be at the food court of Turkey Creek Public Market at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 18. Dresses and accessories will be sold for $5 or less (limit one per customer) to those who may otherwise miss the prom due to costs. The collection drive is on now. The Public Market will be accepting donations of gently used prom dresses, shoes and accessories. Monetary contributions will also be accepted. Items can be dropped off near the front entrance at Booth B2 “Simple & Elegant Jewelry.” Turkey Creek Public Market is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Cindy Davis and Penny Rood look at Dr. Seuss books at TJ Books at Public Market. “I’ve always loved children’s books. I have four great-nieces,” Rood said. “My son is autistic, so I always read to him and it helped a lot in developing his vocabulary. He has always loved books.” Owner Joyce Jackson said, “We get a lot of teachers who buy Dr. Seuss books. We also get a lot of people shopping for gifts who buy the children’s books. I’m surprised at how many people buy quilting and other craft books.” TJ Books sells brand new overstock books at substantial discounts.

Senior Mini Expo is March 14 The Senior Mini Expo at the Strang Senior Center will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14. There will be vendors, door prizes, food, free information and giveways.

AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASSES For registration info about these and all other AARP driver safety classes, call Carolyn Rambo, 584-9964. ■ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, March 12-13, Grace Baptist Church, 7171 Oak Ridge Highway. ■ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, March 12-13, Chota Recreation Center, 145 Awohli Drive, Loudon. ■ 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, Dandridge Senior Center, 917 Elliott Ferry Road, Dandridge. ■ Noon to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, March 15-16, South Knoxville Center, 6728 Martel Lane. ■ Noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, March 21-22, O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. ■ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday and Friday, March 22-23, Mid-East Community Action Center, 1362 N. Gateway Ave., Rockwood. ■ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, March 26-27, Fort Sanders Senior Center, 1220 W. Main St., Sevierville. ■ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, March 28-29, Kingston Public Library, 1004 Bradford Way, Kingston. ■ Noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, and Friday, March 30, Morristown Service Center, 801 Lincoln Ave.

HEALTH NOTES ■ A demonstration of the Alexander Technique will be held at noon Tuesday, March 20, at Lawson McGhee Library. The technique shows how to move with more ease and better posture. Info: Lilly Sutton, 387-7600 or www. lillysutton.com. ■ Cancer survivor support groups, Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings and Tuesday evenings, at the Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee (formerly the Wellness Community), 2230 Sutherland Ave. Support groups for cancer caregivers, Monday evenings. Cancer family bereavement group, Thursday evenings. Info: 546-4661 or www. cancersupportet.org. ■ Covenant Health’s Bodyworks offers community exercise for all ages at $3 per class. Classes include Easy Cardio Max, Mind and Body, and Senior Cardio. Visit covenanthealth.com/ bodyworks or call 541-4500 to find a location near you. ■ Lung cancer support group meets 6 p.m. the third Monday of every month at Baptist West

Cancer Center, 10820 Parkside Drive. No charge, light refreshments served. Info: Trish or Amanda, 218-7081. ■ Stop Smoking: 1-800784-8669 (1-800-QUITNOW) is a program of the Knox County Health Department. The hotline is answered 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. ■ Support group meeting for family members or caregivers of an adult with a mental illness is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Cherokee Health Systems, 2018 Western Ave. Info: Rebecca Gill, 602-7807 or www. namiknox.org. ■ UT Hospice conducts ongoing orientation sessions for adults (18 and older) interested in becoming volunteers with its program. No medical experience is required. Training is provided. Info: Penny Sparks, 544-6279. ■ UT Hospice Adult Grief Support, for any adult who is suffering loss, meets 5 to 6:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month in the UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info or to reserve a spot: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277.

Above, Tina Maddalena shows a swimsuit she bought for her daughter at Goodwill at the Public Market. “I’m always getting things for my daughters. It’s just so fun to Smoky Mountain Birdhouses and More carries handmade banjos, artwork and birdhouses. It shop when you can get such good deals here,” she said. is owned by Regina Walker.

Sara Warren of Home Scents offers richly scented, slowburning, low-heat, all soy candles and melts. She also carries flameless warmers and fragrance oils. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

Cancer institute receives grant The Avon Breast Health Outreach Program has awarded a $65,000 one-year grant to the Breast Health Outreach Program (BHOP) at The University of Tennessee Medical Center Cancer Institute. This is the 10th year that the program has received funding from the Avon Foundation for Women to support its work and in recognition of the program’s excellence. BHOP will educate area women in 21 rural and remote counties in East Tennessee and refer them to low-cost or free mammograms and clinical breast exams in their own communities. The program will also provide free comprehensive education programs emphasizing the importance of the early detection of breast cancer.

Community Law School offers information By Ruth White If you have questions regarding the law, the Knoxville Bar Association’s Community Law School has the answers. For individuals seeking information on wills and estate planning, Tom Ramsey will provide information regarding planning for incapacity and death, which can happen to anyone of any age. During the seminar, individuals will learn about the documents everyone should have in place and what happens when documents are not present. Mark Brown will speak on consumer rights and responsibilities and help individuals protect themselves and their assets. Consumers should make sure they understand the conditions of loan con-

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tracts, debts associated with medical expenses and credit card agreements. The course will teach individuals how to protect themselves against identity theft and the steps to minimize the damages if you become a victim. Community Law School will be offered Saturday,

March 31 at Fellowship Church, 8000 Middlebrook Pike. The Wills & Estate Planning course will run from 9-11 a.m. and the Consumer Rights & Responsibilities course will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Register: 5226522 or online at www. knoxbar.org.

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Mardi Growl

Three rainbow dogs surround Adam Bengston. His wife, Lisa, said they were “brighter” earlier.

(where not only dogs dress funny) Below, Zen Little wears a chef’s hat that reads “Woofgang Pup.” Zen was a photographer magnet at Mardi Growl. His owner is Selina Gaia from West Knoxville.

Michael Wolf and Anna Draughon of West Hills with rescue dogs Lady Bug and Ferris. “They’ve waited all year for this chance to dress up,” said the man in the kilt.

Moto looks like a hot dog! Oh, wait. He’s just keeping warm, said owners Alex and Zach Hamlin. Photos by S. Clark

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WE BUY HOUSES, any reason, any condition. 865-548-8267 www.ttrei.com NEWPORT. 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 story, approx 2 yrs old with 1568 +/- SF. 361 Woodson Dr. Office Space - Rent 65 Asking $114,900 & owner will finance BEARDEN, Baum Dr. w/$5,750 dwn. Bill Office suite, 700 SF. 877-488-5060, ext 323 $695 per mo. + dmg. dep. 591-4115. REDUCED TO SALE $257,500! Or Rent, Tellico Village, 2700 Apts - Unfurnished 71 Manf’d Homes - Rent 86 SF, 4BR, 3 1/2BA w/ bonus, 2 car gar, 4 1/2% SOUTH, 2 BR, 1 BA, KARNS AREA assumable FHA loan. 1200SF, appls., priv. 3 Bedroom Homes in Call 865-388-5476. Volunteer Village. $675/mo+dep, no pets/ ***Web ID# 942590*** smoking. 865-577-6289 865-250-4205 for info. WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN OWN! Trucking Opportunities 106 Seller Financing -Apts - Furnished 72 $400 Down, $250 DRIVERS: $1000 monthly. 3728 Lilac Sign-On Bonus. Ave., Knoxville, TN. 3 WALBROOK STUDIOS Great Benefits & BR, 1 1/2 baths, only 25 1-3 60 7 Hometime + Bo$26,485. 888-605-7474. $140 weekly. Discount nuses. Experienced www.USHomeLLC.com avail. Util, TV, Ph, Flatbed drivers. Stv, Refrig, Basic Tarp Pay, Rider Cable. No Lse. Program 865-354West 40w 6122 x110, 111 BLUEGRASS AREA, Duplexes 73 DRIVERS: Getting 9813 Crested Butte Home is Easier. Ln., Brick front, Est. Chromed out trucks WEDGEWOOD HILLS 1900 SF, 3BR, 2.5BA, w/APU’s. Chromed AT CEDAR BLUFF fenced bkyrd. out pay package! w/covered deck, gran- 2BR Townhouse, 2BA, frplc, laundry 90% Drop & Hook. rm, new carpet, 1 yr lease, $730 mo, ite, hardwd., bonus. CDL-A, 6mos Exp. $205K. 865-742-3242. $250 dep. 865-216-5736 or 694-8414. (888) 247- 4037

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AUSTRALIAN Cattle Dog Blue Heeler puppies, AKC, $400. 865-986-9893 ***Web ID# 945797*** CAIRN Terrier *Toto* puppies, AKC, healthy, feisty & adorable, vet checked, shots, $350. 423-639-7741 ***Web ID# 948374*** CHIHUAHUA PUPS, CKC reg., shots & wormed, $200. Call 865-323-1433. Cockapoo Puppies, no shedding, 6 wks. old, Vet ck & wormed. $300. 423-312-1404 Knox. ***Web ID# 945688*** DACHSHUNDS, MIN. long hair, AKC reg, 7 wks, 1st shots, 2 F, $475. Knoxv 770-313-7821 ***Web ID# 946016*** English Bulldog puppies, champ bldlns, AKC unlimited reg. $1500. 865-250-6896

141 Farmer’s Market 150 Boats Motors

English Bulldogs, NKC reg, S&W, 7 wks old, Visa & M/C. $1300. 865-924-4430 Kingston ***Web ID# 946047*** GOLDEN Retriever Pups, AKC, champ. bldlns. Ready 3/14. $600 to $675. 865-250-1622. ***Web ID# 946983*** GOLDEN RETRIEVERS AKC, 4 boys, 6 weeks, 1st shots, $450. Call 931-738-9605 ***Web ID# 945670*** MALTI-TZU PUPPIES, born New Years Day, reg., 1st shots, dewormed, looking for a happy home. $400 Fem. 865-951-2702 ***Web ID# 948266*** MIN PINS, males, both blk & tans, AKC Reg. S & W, 7 wks. old. $400/b.o. 423-494-6763

PIT BULL PUPS ADBA Reg. $100 423-625-9192

PUPPY NURSERY

Many different breeds Maltese, Yorkies, Malti-Poos, Poodles, Yorki-Poos, Shih-Poos, Shih Tzu, $175/up. shots & wormed. We do layaways. Health guar. Div. of Animal Welfare State of TN Dept. of Health. Lic # COB0000000015. 423-566-0467 ROTTWEILER PUPS AKC, German ch. bldlines, S&W $450 sale/trade 423-663-7225 Welsh Terrier or Wire hair Terrier STUD NEEDED. 865-898-3024 YORKIE females, AKC, 10 wk, S&W, champ lines, beautiful great coats. $550. 865-441-6161 YORKIE PUPS, AKC, adorable, parents on premises $525. 423-586-5364 YORKIE PUPS Teacup, baby face. 6 wks., 4 Males. Call 423-784-3242. YORKIE TERRIER Pups, AKC, 7.5 wks, 2 girls $550, 1 boy, $450, 865-291-8428.

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ADOPT! Looking for a lost pet or a new one? Visit YoungWilliams Animal Center, the official shelter for the City of Knoxville & Knox County: 3201 Division St. Knoxville. knoxpets.org

The staff at Young-Williams would like you to meet 7-yearold super senior cat Dr. Seuss. His adoption fee has been reduced because he is a member of the Silver Whiskers club. Cat lovers know that a 7-year-old cat is just getting warmed up. Dr. Seuss is available for adoption at the main center at 3210 Division St. Hours at this location and at the “new” center at Young-Williams Animal Village, 6400 Kingston Pike are noon to 6 p.m. daily. Visit www.youngwilliams.org to see photos of all of the center’s adoptables and call 215-6599 for more information about each pet.

232 Utility Trailers 255 Imports

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MINNKOTA 2006 NICEST Enclosed car SUBARU Forrester ABC LAWN & Maxxum Pro trollhauler trailer in the LL Bean 2006, 127K SEALCOATING good cond. $450. ing motor, 36 V, 101 area. New 2011. Spemi., nice! $11,900. Comm/Res. MowCall 865-992-2953 #, $425. 865-599-6905 cial ordered. 8.5x24' Call 865-719-0330. ing, mulch, hedgew/all upgrade opt. trimming, tree/ SEARAY 23' open bow, Red w/lots of chrome. stump removal, bimini top, FI Chev265 List over $9400. Sell Domestic Buildings for Sale 191 rolet gutters cleaned. V8, mercruiser $7650/bo. Must See 377-3819 OD, Hustler trailer This One! 865-679-2993 DODGE STEALTH STEEL BUILDINGS with new tires. ***Web ID# 947217*** 1991, 3.0 dual overSALE - Save $1000s, Exc. boat, $10,500. head cam, 24 valves factory direct, dis(Save Thousands) Paving 345 $3000. 423-327-3797 count shipping. Ask Call 865-567-6519. about clearance bldgs for early Cleaning 318 spring. 20x20, 20x30, Campers 235 more! 866-670-3936 Trucks 257 CLEANING NETWORK BIG COUNTRY 5th Wkly/ Bi-wkly/ Mo. 2011, mod. CHEVY 2500 HD 2006, Good refs! Free est. Household Furn. 204 wheel 4 WD, white, utility 3355RL, fully loaded, 258-9199 or 257-7435. new shed & porch. bed, 6L V8, towing LARGE DESIGNER pkg., 8' bed, ladder HOUSE CLEANING, On Cherokee Lake in cherry coffee table, rk, exc. running 1 beautiful Sailor's experienced, de$625 OBO (cost Haven. $49,900. 865owner $15,000 Paul pendable, refer$1,600). 865-384-5126. 865-405-5554 573-7216. ences. Call 456-5290. ***Web ID# 946492*** PIANO, UPRIGHT, Story & Clark, $450. CAMPERS WANTED 4 Wheel Drive 258 Flooring 330 3 pc. beige leather We buy travel trailers, Living Room suite, 5th Wheels, Motor JEEP Wrangler X 2006, CERAMIC TILE instal$1,000. 865-828-8492 homes & Pop-Up exc cond, 58K mi, lation. Floors/ walls/ or 865-621-3396 Campers. Will pay straight 6, 6 spd, repairs. 32 yrs exp, cash. 423-504-8036 $13,500. Owner 588-8493 exc work! John 9383328 FLEETWOOD Collectibles 213 Scorpion 2006 Comm Trucks Buses 259 Toy Hauler Camper, Leather bound books, frig., head, shower & Furniture Refinish. 331 Collector's Editions, heat. $9000. 423-253-4060 FORD 1999 E-250 CARGO DENNY'S FURNITURE gold edge pages, 4.2L V6, white, auto., Easton Press ClasREPAIR. Refinish, re- ^ metal shelvsics, mint, 15 for glue, etc. 45 yrs exp! Motor Homes 237 cage-HD ing w/bins, H&A, $325. 865-604-7237 922-6529 or 466-4221 AM/FM, no rust, well HOLIDAY RAMBLER maint., all papers. 131K DENNY'S FURNITURE mi. Work Ready. Car REPAIR. Refinish, reCoins 214 NEPTUNE, 2006, Fax clean. Closing 36 ft., D.P., all glue, etc. 45 yrs exp! options, 29K mi., no business. $3,400. 922-6529 or 466-4221 865-604-7237 omissions, $110,000 (retails $139,000). FORD F350 1995, 1 865-765-0700 Guttering 333 ton, 12' steel fact. Will Consider bed, new tires, Collectibles, Diamonds GUTTER good. HAROLD'S Motorcycles 238 looks/runs or Old Guns. SERVICE. Will clean $5000/b.o. 679-2993. Free Appraisals front & back $20 & up. ***Web ID# 947210*** 7600 Oak Ridge Hwy. HARLEY DAVIDSON Quality work, guaran865-599-4915 teed. Call 288-0556. NIGHT TRAIN 2003 20K mi., adult ridSport Utility 261 garage kept, Bicycles 218 den, Landscaping 338 $9500/bo 865-850-3421 FORD EXPEDITION 2001, Eddie Bauer, 4 Roofing / Siding 352 GIANT hybrid 6 speed VICTORY KING PIN WD, 105K mi., loaded, LANDSCAPING 2010, 1200 mi, immac. MGMT Design, inbicycle includes helmet Garaged. $11,500 $7,150/bo. 865-679-8437 stall, mulch, small & self supporting ***Web ID# 947126*** firm. 865-938-5864 or tree/shrub work, 2 unit storage stand. 865-936-2269 weeding, bed reStationary exer. bike, Ford Expedition 2009, newal, debri cleanlike new. NordicTrack white, 51K mi, like new, up. Free estimates, exerciser. Audi Quattro DVD, loaded, ATV’s 238a leather, 25 yrs exp! black fine leather $24,300. 865-777-4357 Mark Lusby 679-0800 brief case. 865-694-9081. ***Web ID# 947858*** POLARIS Sportsman FORD Explorer 2004 2006, 500 H.O. EF1 339 XLT, 4WD, AT, 88K Lawn Care X2, only 30 hrs., gaMedical Supplies 219 rage Mi, New Tires, Exc kept, exc. cond Cond. Priv. Owner. $5500. 865-659-0375 JAZZY X50, $6950 obo. 423-736-4919 ***Web ID# 948430*** large power chair, $350 obo. FORD Explorer XLT, Call 423-884-3456 1998, AT, 4 WD, V6. Autos Wanted 253 New tires, align, batt. $2,300. 865-992-5749 CASH for Junk Vehicles Sporting Goods 223 Call C.J. Recycling LANDROVER 1999 865-556-8956 or 363-0318 Discovery, 1 of a EZEE GO 2002, 36 Fast, free pickup. kind, loaded w/opts., Volt Elec. Golf Cart We Pay More like new, 83K mi, w/charger. Runs good. Than The Rest! $8,800. 865-604-7237 $1350 obo. 865-898-9766 Licensed + Insured. Nissan Pathfinder GOLF TAYLOR & I BUY junk cars. 2007, 80k mi, 1 Ownr, Ping Irons & woods. 865.456.5249 or Like New, white Ping G10 $200. 865.938.6915 w/tan int., new tires, Phone 865-670-3980. must sell, $13,500. 865-244-6438; 856-2520

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BRYANT 214 Cuddy, orange & white 2004, 6.2L eng., dual prop O/D, lots of extras. $25,500. 423-253-4060.

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262 A Must See. All purpose Imports tool box off 2009 Isuzu NPR for elec- MERCEDES S500 1999, trical, plumbing, ir- 126K mi., loaded, lthr. rigation, landscape, Super sharp & extra clean! $8500. 680-3668 ^ $5,500. 865-384-1131 ^

B-4 • MARCH 12, 2012 • SHOPPER-NEWS

Community Calendar Send items to shoppernewscalendar@gmail.com

Events must happen in West Knox or downtown and must be FUN.

THROUGH SATURDAY, MARCH 17

MONDAY, MARCH 12

Friends of Library Used Book Sale

Book club to discuss ‘Bloodroot’

The Friends of the Knox County Library is holding its annual Used Book Sale through Saturday, March 17, at the Knoxville Convention Center at the Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park. The Friends now offer drive-up curbside service; volunteers will help load purchases into buyers’ cars. The public is welcome to attend the sale 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, March 12-16, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 17. Monday is “buy five, get one (of the same price) free.” Tuesday is buy four, get one; Wednesday is buy three, get one; Thursday is buy two, get one; and Friday is buy one, get one. New this year is an Early Bird Bag Sale for teachers and librarians. From 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 16, those educators can purchase a shopping bag of books for only $5. The $5 per bag price will be extended to the general public on Saturday, March 17. Info: visit www.knoxfriends.org.

The All Over the Page Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 12, at Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. This month’s book is “Bloodroot,” the debut novel by Morristown author Amy Greene. Summar West, Maryville College English professor, will facilitate the discussion. Light refreshments will be served. Upcoming club meetings will spotlight: April 9 – “Tigana” by Guy Gavriel Kay; facilitated by Wendy Rogers, blogger and librarian at Knox County Public Library. May 14 – “The Alienist” by Caleb Carr; facilitated by WATE anchor Kristin Farley. June 11 – “The Tender Bar” by J.R. Moehringer; facilitated by Matt Shafer Powell, WUOT news director.

THROUGH MONDAY, MARCH 19

One performance remains in Webb School of Knoxville’s Upper School production of Henrik Ibsen plays. The Upper School’s drama students have spent a week performing “A Doll’s House” and “Hedda Gabler” in repertory. “Hedda Gabler” will be presented at 7 p.m. Monday, March 12, in the Bishop Center auditorium on the Webb School campus, 9800 Webb School Lane. The performance is free and open to the public.

Volleyball League team sign-ups Registration for the Spring 2012 Volleyball Leagues for the town of Farragut Parks and Leisure Services Department is under way. The deadline to sign up a team is 5 p.m. Monday, March 19; registration will close earlier if leagues are full. To register a team, contact Jay Smelser or Ashley Lanham at Parks and Leisure, 966-7057. The town also has a Volleyball Rubric to assist with finding the right league for each team. It can be accessed through www.townoffarragut.org or by calling Smelser for assistance.

THROUGH MONDAY, MARCH 19 Softball league open sign-ups The town of Farragut offers coed and men’s softball leagues each spring and fall. Sign-ups for the spring season, April through June, are under way. The leagues consist of recreational games and are considered “D” leagues. Play includes seven regularseason games and a tournament. All games are played at Mayor Bob Leonard Park, 301 Watt Road. Men’s League plays on Monday evenings; coed teams play on Thursdays. Deadline for signing up a team is Monday, March 19, or until leagues are full. To sign up, contact Jay Smelser or Ashley Lanham at Parks and Leisure, 966-7057.

MONDAY, MARCH 12 ‘Hedda Gabler’ on Webb stage

TUESDAY, MARCH 13 Residential Building Permit Seminar The town of Farragut Community Development Department will host a Residential Building Permit Informational Seminar at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, at the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. The seminar will be led by the Town’s codes officials – Steve Coker, John Householder and Elliott Sievers – and fire inspector Colin Cumesty. Any Farragut resident or homeowner interested in learning about permit requirements for home remodeling or improvements is welcome and encouraged to attend. Info: 966-7057.

TUESDAY, MARCH 13 Older Preschool Storytime at library Older Preschool Storytime for ages 4-6 will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, at the Farragut Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. Info: 777-1750.

THROUGH THURSDAY, MARCH 22

TUESDAY, MARCH 13

UT Student Art Competition

Sierra Club Harvey Broome Group

Untitled, 65, the 65th annual Student Art Competition, runs through Thursday, March 22, at the Ewing Gallery on the University of Tennessee campus. The annual student exhibition, created in 1947 by C. Kermit Ewing, founder of the UT School of Art, is one of the oldest competitions in the country. For more info, call the gallery at 974-3200 or visit www.ewing-gallery. utk.edu.

THROUGH FRIDAY, MARCH 23 Senior Adult Art Show at Town Hall A senior adult art show hosted by the Young at HeART art group from Marietta Cumberland Presbyterian Church will be on display Monday, March 12, through Friday, March 23, at Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. The display will be available during regular Town Hall hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. A public reception will be held from 2-3 p.m. Sunday, March 25.

The Harvey Broome Group of the Sierra Club will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church. Ron Shrieves, outings coordinator for the group, will provide a preview of the HBG’s outings program for 2012. There will be a slideshow from past outings. This year’s outings will include 11 backpack trips, 21 day hikes and three canoe/kayak day trips. Included will be the “Take-a-Hike” program, a series of day hikes that will increase the skills and confidence of first-time hikers while providing a guided tour of all the major ecosystems in the biologically diverse Great Smoky Mountains.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 Baby Bookworms at library Baby Bookworms for infants to age 2 will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, at the Farragut Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Info: 777-1750.

THROUGH MONDAY, APRIL 30

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14

Arts Council featured artist

Information expo at Strang

Farragut resident and Tennessee native Sandy Dean is the town of Farragut Arts Council featured artist for March and April. Her exhibit of watercolor art depicting wildflowers of the Smoky Mountains will be on display 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through April 30 at Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Drive Center.

THROUGH FRIDAY, MAY 18 World’s Fair exhibit at Folklife Museum The newly reopened Farragut Folklife Museum is remembering the 1982 World’s Fair with an exhibit that runs through Friday, May 18. The World’s Fair exhibit features an assortment of artifacts from the museum’s collection as well as items on loan from museum committee members. The display includes memorabilia from booths that represented various countries, a slideshow of the fair’s exhibitions, and T-shirts, mugs, commemorative beer and other souvenirs from the event, which was held in downtown Knoxville May 1 through Oct. 31, 1982. The museum, housed in Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive, is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Admission is free. For more info, contact museum coordinator Julia Jones, julia.jones@ townoffarragut.org or 966-7057.

The Frank R. Strang Senior Center will hold a free informational expo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, at the center, 109 Lovell Heights Road. The 29 exhibitors will display products and services of special interest to seniors. There will be a door prize at each table. The expo will include a light lunch. Giveaways will include a two-day pass to the Wilderness at the Smokies and tickets to the Titanic exhibit. Info: 670-6693.

THURSDAY, MARCH 15 Toddler Storytime at library Toddler Storytime for ages 2-3 will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 15, at the Farragut Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Info: 777-1750.

THURSDAY, MARCH 15 Strang book club looks at ‘Still Life’ Current members and newcomers are invited to attend book club at noon Thursday, March 15, at the Frank R. Strang Senior Center, 109 Lovell Heights Road. The March selection is “Still Life” by Louise Penny.

For the April 19 meeting, the book club has chosen “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand.

THURSDAY, MARCH 15 Façade Ordinance under study The town of Farragut Municipal Planning Commission will consider a new ordinance that would create minimum commercial and office-building façade requirements in a meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. The purpose of the ordinance would be to maintain tasteful commercial and office properties within the town of Farragut in order to maintain property values and business owners’ investments. The ordinance, which would apply only to new construction, will address architectural façades, specifically building materials used in new commercial construction.

FRIDAY, MARCH 16 Preschool Storytime at library Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at the Farragut Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Info: 777-1750.

FRIDAY, MARCH 16 Note-Torious singers sought Friday, March 16, is the deadline to apply for Note-Torious, a chorus sponsored by the Smokyland Sound Barbershop Chorus. Youthful male singers are encouraged to apply through their school music teacher or by calling Student Activity coordinator Ken Hansen, 470-8622. Note-Torious is scheduled to sing at this year’s Memorial Day celebration, the June 4 Mighty Musical Monday program at the Tennessee Theatre and the June 7 Tennessee Smokies baseball game. There is no fee for membership, but applicants must be able to sing well and memorize songs using printed music and part-predominate learning tracks. Five Saturday rehearsals will be held between March 24 and the June 4 performance. Applicants not directly recommended by a music teacher will be asked to attend an audition on or before Saturday, March 17. Info on the program is available at www.smokylandsound.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 16 Richard Marx with KSO Strings Music-chart veteran Richard Marx will perform with the Strings of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. Friday, March 16, at the Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. A three-time Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter, Marx has sold more than 30 million records on his own. He was the first solo artist to place his first seven singles in the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. His hits include “Don’t Mean Nothing,” “Hold on to the Nights” and “Right Here Waiting.” He has written, co-written and produced hits for such acts as NSYNC, Luther Vandross and the trio effort of Kenny Rogers, James Ingram and Kim Carnes. He also wrote Keith Urban’s 2011 hit “Long Hot Summer.” He has written or co-written 13 No. 1 songs, covering four different decades. Tickets are $28-$48. Visit www.knoxvillesymphony. com for more info.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, MARCH 16-17 Smoky Mountain Fiber Arts Festival The third annual Smoky Mountain Fiber Arts Festival will take place 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 16-17, in Townsend. The festival will be at the Townsend Visitors Center and the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center. The interactive arts event will include fiber animal exhibitions; a Marketplace of Vendors; classes; educational demonstrations of spinning, weaving, needlecrafts, dyeing and many other fiber processes; hands-on projects for children and adults; local artists’ work and fiber-craft supplies; and information about local fiber activities, groups, businesses and instructional resources. For more info, visit www.smokymountainsorg/ do/events_festivals/smoky_mountain_fiber_arts_ festival.aspx.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, MARCH 16-17 Tax assistance for elderly, low income On Fridays and Saturdays through April 14, lowerincome and senior taxpayers can receive help with their federal tax returns through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, sponsored by the town of Farragut and the Internal Revenue Service, at Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. At no charge, volunteers will complete and e-file tax returns for participants. Taxpayers should bring wage and earnings statements (Form W-2 from employers, Form 1099-MISC from clients); interest, dividend, capital gains, pension, IRA and Social Security statements; a list of items that might be considered for itemized deductions; support for other income and credits; and a copy of last year’s tax return. Taxpayers should also bring Social Security numbers and correct birth dates for all taxpayers and dependents to be listed on the return. VITA volunteers will be available beginning at 9 a.m. both Friday and Saturday. Participants are encouraged to be in line no later than 3 p.m. No appointment is necessary.

SHOPPER-NEWS • MARCH 12, 2012 • B-5

NEWS FROM PROVISION HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Physical therapy programs address health issues

By Aaron Killian Provision Physical Therapy, located within Provision Health and Wellness, encourages people to call and find out more about the many programs they offer to address various health issues: ■ The Neck and Back Pain progam focuses on individual, evidence-based, manual (hands-on) therapy directed at joint and soft tissue structures. This program incorporates Scientific Therapeutic Exercise Progressions (STEP) which target specific small muscles and allow for increased stability and tissue healing. ■ Provision’s Sports Injury Program focuses on joint and soft tissue pathology and the underlying biomechanical deficits that may be contributing to continued irritation. Provision therapists actively participate and compete in a multitude of sports, as this is one of their personal passions. ■ The Headache Program is directed at the underlying cause of the headaches due to tension, upper neck dysfunction, and postural problems. A comprehensive, evidence-based approach is taken, and multiple treatment modalities

are ultimately useful in alleviating symptoms. ■ Post-Operative Rehabilitation Programs are specific to the surgery and administered under the referring physician’s guidance. All are directed at restoring pain-free movement, function and optimized return to activity. Education on the specific surgery and anatomy is paramount, as is understanding healing guidelines for both the protective phase and the return to activity phase of rehabilitation. ■ General Conditioning Programs are directed at improving function after a medical event (surgery, cancer treatment, and specific disease related conditions). These programs focus on optimizing function through monitored exercise training. Cardiovascular function and patient mobility, for a required job or activity of daily living, are primary focus areas. Other programs are available to address arthritis, joint pain, postcancer treatment, and more. For additional information on these or other programs with Provision Physical Therapy, please call 865232-1415 or visit provisiontherapy. com.

at DOWELL SPRINGS

Partnership is major asset at Provision For those experiencing aches and pains, Provision Physical Therapy along with Provision Health and Wellness may have just the solution. As members of Provision Health Alliance, these two entities offer perDean Douglass sonalized treatment from beginning to end. Physical therapists Dean Douglass and Wes Franks examine the patient and develop a plan of care. They use a variety of treatment Wes Franks techniques that

reduce pain, restore movement and function, and help prevent disability or further injury. Douglass and Franks are certified Manual Therapists providing a specialized, hands-on form of practice that directly targets injured tissue and surrounding muscles and joints. They also provide advanced orthopaedic physical therapy. Provision Physical Therapy accepts most insurance plans and offers affordable self-pay rates. After completion of the therapy program, patients may continue to use the Health and Wellness facilities and participate in various classes for up to a month at no charge.

NUTRITION CLASSES: What is Really Making Us Fat? Sugar Addictions Hypothyroidism and Weight Management Diabetes Made Simple Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat? (book study) For information on these and other classes, please call (865) 232-1414.

1400 Dowell Springs Blvd., Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37909 (865) 232.1414 · livewellknoxville.com

B-6 • MARCH 12, 2012 • BEARDEN SHOPPER-NEWS

health & lifestyles NEWS FROM PARKWEST, WEST KNOXVILLE’S HEALTHCARE LEADER • TREATEDWELL.COM • 374-PARK

Local man manages ‘disease of kings’ Gout is on the rise in the U.S.

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A person who has a gout condition will usually experience piercing pain from thin, pointy crystals which look similar to the ice crystals pictured here. To confirm a diagnosis of gout, doctors typically test the fluid in the joint, called synovial fluid, by using a needle to draw a sample of fluid from a person’s inflamed joint. The doctor places some of the fluid on a slide and looks for monosodium urate crystals under a microscope. If the person has gout, the doctor will almost always see crystals. Their absence, however, does not completely rule out the diagnosis.

“It’s been two years since I’ve had a problem with gout,” Cansler said. Dr. Newman points out that people often use NSAIDS to treat gout. “These medications are very effective for (the pain), but people should be careful not to rely on NSAIDS if their gout is associated with kidney insufficiency, which their physician can identify,” Newman cautioned. If gout symptoms strike you, see your doctor to confirm a diagnosis. Treatment can bring foods (often some of his favor- relief within hours. Untreated, ites) will trigger a gout attack. a gout attack may last anywhere “Gravy and biscuits will do from three to 10 days. it every time,” Cansler said. “I Dr. G. Edward Newman is originally from have to watch my salt intake, the New Market, Tenn. He holds a bachelor’s amount of red meat I have and degree from the University of Tennesseelimit soft drinks or anything Knoxville. He is also a graduate of the Tulane University School of Medicine. Newelse that contains real sugar.” “Tony’s story is impressive be- man served a residency at the University of Texas Southwestern and a Fellowship at cause he has severe gouty sympthe University of Florida. Newman is Board toms when his gout is active, but Certified in Nephrology. He owns and operhis gout has been completely ates Knoxville Kidney Center, the 2011 recontrollable with medications, cipient of the Renal Physicians Association specifically Uloric,” Newman (RCA) Exemplary Practice Award. The office said. “His gout was likely worse was chosen from all nephrology offices in due to his kidney disease and the Unites States based on how they provide an exceptional standard of quality pamedications, but he should be tient care, utilize electronic medical records able to control it indefinitely and demonstrate leadership in the comwith diet and medications.” munity. Newman is Immediate Past Chief of Staff at Parkwest Medical Center. So far, so good.

“It’s incredible how excruThrough trial and error, ciating a gout attack can be,” Cansler has learned that certain Cansler said. “The pain is sharp, stabbing, burning … I can’t even stand a sheet to be on my skin.” “As an athlete, I’ve broken all kinds of bones, including both wrists at the same time during a football scrimmage. The pain doesn’t begin to compare to a gout attack,” Cansler said.

“It’s incredible how excruciating a gout attack can be. The pain is sharp, stabbing, burning.” - Tony Cansler

The big toe is most often the first site patients notice gout pain. In fact, the nickname for the condition “Disease of Kings” came from tales of royalty who, following a night of overindulgence, awoke with a painful toe. High uric acid levels can cause tiny, needle-like crystal formations that lodge in joints and tissues, causing inflammation and severe, sharp pain. While the big toe is the most common site for gout, the feet, ankles, knees, hands and wrists may also be affected.

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Got gout? Gout may affect anyone, but men are more often affected. Besides a diet high in purine, risk factors include: ■ Family history ■ Alcohol consumption ■ Age ■ Weight ■ Certain medications

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Tony Cansler, 40, owner of Lenoir Fitness Center, has managed gout for a decade with medications and a healthy lifestyle. Tony’s first gout site was atypical: he incorrectly thought he had injured an ankle and was then incorrectly diagnosed with an arch problem, but the pain drove him to keep looking for the right answer. Many of the lifestyle changes that improve gout – including maintaining a healthy weight, exercising, drinking alcohol only in moderation and eating a low-fat, low-salt diet – can keep your heart healthy, too.

1. Gout is a form of arthritis. 2. Gout occurs when excess uric acid crystals build up in the joint spaces, causing inflammation. 3. For many people, gout first appears in the thumb. 4. Although gout is quite painful, it usually causes no lasting damage. 5. An acute attack of gout usually occurs late in the day. 6. Drinking too much alcohol can cause a gout attack. 7. Women are more likely to develop gout than are men. 8. A painful joint that is swollen, red and warm is one symptom of gout. 9. Although you may not be sure you have gout, your doctor can easily diagnose the illness. 10. The most common treatments for an acute attack of gout are high doses of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and injections of corticosteroid drugs into the affected joint.

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Hearing the phrase “living like a king” conjures images of a luxurious lifestyle that affords every creature comfort and desired pleasure. However, the vision stops short of the health consequences such a lifestyle can bring, namely, gout. Gout sufferers experience hot, red and exquisitely tender joint inflammation. Gout is a condition marked by increased levels of uric acid in the blood, joints and tissue, usually in “cooler,” more distal joints, most often caused by elevated uric acid blood levels from overproduction or under-excretion of uric acid. Uric acid forms when your body breaks down purine, a substance common in foods like dried beans and peas, asparagus, salmon, organ meats and mushrooms. “These foods cause uric acid levels to increase,” explained Parkwest nephrologist G. Edward Newman, M.D. “Gout does seem more prevalent in Southern states because of diet, but also because people have the tendency to run a bit “dehydrated” in Southern climates, which decreases uric acid clearance,” Newman said. “High salt and meat diets in particular are associated with gout. The diagnosis of gout is becoming more prevalent in part due to the increasing incidence of kidney disease and diuretic use,” Newman continued. According to a recent study published in Arthritis and Rheumatism, the number of American adults with the painful joint disease gout has soared to 8.3 million over the past two decades. About 6 percent of men had gout, compared to 2 percent of women. While the modern American lifestyle may be fueling the resurgence of gout, some people with really healthy habits, like Lenoir City Fitness Center owner Tony Cansler, are susceptible to gout for other reasons. The way his body metabolizes food results in excessive uric acid in the blood. The uric acid can separate, forming the painful sodium urate crystals.

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