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The day the King came to town Forty years ago, on April 8, 1972, a king named Elvis Presley came to Stokely Athletic Center as the headliner for that year’s Dogwood Arts Festival. Dave Macon, who was the treasurer for the Festival that year, said organizers wanted ’72 to be a big year for the still-new event. Who bigger, then, than The King of Rock and Roll?

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‘Trae Golden to the foul line’ A longtime fan who follows Tennessee basketball from afar was trying to guess how many times he heard Bob Kesling say “Trae Golden to the foul line.”

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Big wins in the Big Apple They performed onstage in New York City and walked away with a pile of hardware. Two choirs from West Valley Middle School competed at the Heritage Music Festival March 15-18. The girls choir, conducted by Cody Boling, received a Gold rating, and the mixed choir, conducted by Seth Maples, received a Festival of Gold rating, which earned them the opportunity to return for a performance at Carnegie Hall. The mixed choir also placed first among competing middle schools.

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New blooms on the boulevard By Wendy Smith They may not look like much when compared to their mature neighbors, but the 357 new trees on Cherokee Boulevard will ultimately make the popular recreation area cooler, healthier and even more beautiful. “In 10 years, when the canopy trees get some size on them, they’ll really change the boulevard,” says Tom Callcott. He and his wife, Ann, serve as tree chairs on the Kingston Pike Sequoyah Hills Association (KPSHA). Seven trees planted in March were the culmination of a landscaping project that began in 2009. The project received grants from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDOA) as well as funds from the city, the Sequoyah Hills Preservation Society and a private foundation, but most of the money came from individual donors. More than $62,000 of the $146,350 total cost was raised through a neighborhood campaign. Trees have always been an important part of Sequoyah Hills. For several years, the Callcotts have overseen the association’s memorial tree program, which provided 10 to 20 new trees each year. They got nervous, Tom says, because there was no particular plan for the new additions. So they applied for a grant from TDOA’s urban forestry division to help pay for a master landscaping plan. TDOA matched funds from KPSHA, and Michael Versen and Associates was hired to create an inventory of existing trees and a plan for new trees, as well as removal of damaged and misplaced trees. There were many things to consider during the design stage. Versen recommended that similar trees be grouped together for

Tom Callcott, Nancy Bills and Sandy Gillespie of the Kingston Pike Sequoyah Hills Association show off some the 357 trees that have been planted since the group used funds from several sources to implement a long-term landscaping plan. Photo by Wendy Smith

maximum impact and chosen to provide color and interest during each season. TDOA provided an additional grant for new trees, but the money could only be used for canopy trees. Some homeowners didn’t want large trees that might block their view of the water, says KPSHA fundraising chair Nancy Bills. Utility lines in the median posed another challenge. Maintenance was also a consideration. Versen’s plan called for 75 shrub beds, but the number was reduced to 16 for easier upkeep. Funding the project was the biggest challenge of all. Bills and Sallie Namey solicited funds in 2010 and 2011 with a “red letter” campaign. A letter asking for a

household contribution of at least $20 was tied to each mailbox in the Sequoyah Hills neighborhood. The envelopes were red, Bills says, so they wouldn’t get lost. The city of Knoxville provided $13,750 from annual tree funds for the project, as well as $4,000 from the parks and recreation department for more trees and stone benches. Director of Public Service David Brace says the project is a great example of what can happen if a neighborhood group is proactive with planning for a public space. “It was educational for us,” he says. “The project helped me see what it looks like to be more strategic.” The things he’s learned about planning will help with future median projects on Island

Home and Emoriland boulevards. The city mulches and mows along the 2.5-mile boulevard and will water the young trees, which will require watering bags for the first two years. Pedestrian use of Cherokee Boulevard has increased significantly in the past 10 years, says Sandy Gillespie, past president of KPSHA. The new trees will make outdoor recreation in the area more enjoyable for residents and visitors alike. “In a subdivision like this, people expect nice, big trees. Since it was developed in the ’20s and ’30s, we’ve been losing trees from age and disease,” says Bills. “The new trees will provide cooler air and make the environment better.”

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Chick-fil-A intends to proceed with installation of a 50-foot pole sign at its new Bearden location April 9 in spite of opposition by 2nd District City Council member Duane Grieve and members of the community. Grieve has asked neighborhood groups to make their opposition to the sign known by emailing Gerta Thomason, who works in Chick-fil-A’s development office: getra.thomason@ chick-fil-a.com/. “Tall pole signs for businesses, in areas where the norm is shorter, more compact signs, send this message: we are not concerned about a community’s aesthetic, nor that we may be creating an eyesore and unnecessary visual blight,” he says. The sign has been ap-

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Margot Kline, president of the Council of West Knox County Homeowners, created this digital depiction of the sign that is scheduled to be installed April 9 at the new Bearden Chick-fil-A. Sherrill Hill lowered their sign to 35 feet. In November, City Council approved on first reading an amendment to the sign code that would change the height limit for signs from 50 feet to 25 feet. A task force is currently examining the entire sign code and plans to make recommendations to businesses within six months, says Grieve. Eddie Holliday is the operator of the new Chick-

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height be reconsidered. Thomason responded in an email on Wednesday: “Chick-fil-A is careful to always follow the laws and codes in the communities and municipalities where we do business, which we have done here, and because in this case this sign has already been fabricated and is to be installed next week – we will be proceeding with installing the current sign that has been fully approved by the city.” Thomason did not return a phone call from the Shopper-News before publication deadline. Joyce Feld, president of Scenic Knoxville and a Sequoyah Hills resident, thinks the tall sign is unnecessary, since it will be far above eye level. The sign is particularly frustrating given that the Bearden area has worked so hard to beautify itself, she says. “It’s not in keeping with the neighborhood, and it’s not in line with its goals. It just shows disrespect to the community if that’s not what the community wants.”

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Bermuda grass has virtues? Who knew? Last week’s meeting of West Knox Rotary had me pondering just how many bushels of Bermuda grass I have yanked out of flower beds over the years, how much time I have spent trying to completely eliminate it from the Wehrmaker yard, and how much money I have invested in “miracle” products guaranteed to kill it when it persistently popped up through cracks in sidewalks, patios and driveways year after year. Whew! Makes me tired just thinking about it. So George Wehrmaker’s talk to West Knox Rotary came as quite a shock to me and apparently to a lot of other listeners as well. After all, George is an expert in turf management, and he told us he actually likes Bermuda grass. His talk was even entitled “The Virtues of

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Bermuda Grass.” And here’s another surprise, courtesy of Wehrmaker: the field at Neyland Stadium is actually a hybrid Bermuda grass which is over seeded with rye in the fall. Who knew? Wehrmaker knows whereof he speaks about Bermuda grass and plenty of other things having to do with the landscape. He has a degree in agronomy and also studied landscape architecture. He has been in the business of taking care of residential and commercial properties for many years, and is the owner of “Bright Side,” a mowing and landscaping company which also builds outdoor rooms, patios and just about anything else you want to make your at Bearden Banquet Hall. Professor and author Thomas Flagel will discuss “Messengers of Death: How the Press Reported the Civil War.” Everyone is invited. Admission to the discussion is $5. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. for $15 ($17 nonmembers). RSVP by 11 a.m. Monday, April 9, by calling 671-9001.

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property more beautiful. He will install a new lawn for you, change or maintain what you have, and give you the prettiest lawn in the neighborhood. But back to that Bermuda grass. Wehrmaker says it is a perfect lawn grass for this part of the country. It does well in hot, dry weather and adverse soil conditions. It needs less water than other grasses, if damaged it will repair itself by fi lling in those areas, and it requires fewer chemicals, making it better for the environment, The negatives: it won’t grow in areas of deep shade, and it must be kept neatly trimmed because it does like to travel. Wehrmaker got a lot of questions from Rotarians after his presentation – and probably gained some new customers. After all, who wouldn’t want a lawn that looks like the football field at Neyland Stadium – minus the lines and numbers, of course! Street. A $2 donation will be requested at the door. Nationally recognized poets Linda Parsons Marion, Edward Francisco and Blas Falconer will share some of their work. Also coming up, Marilyn Kallet, creative writing program director for the University of Tennessee, will lead a poetry writing workshop 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 14, at Church of the Savior, 934 N. Weisgarber Road. Cost is $25 for KWG members, $30 nonmembers. Info: www.knoxvillewritersguild.org.

City plans new initiatives for neighborhoods teach how to start and operBy Anne Hart ate a successful and effective While the city of Knoxville resident-led community orhas announced several iniganization. tiatives for neighborhoods, Massey said the program David Massey, neighbor“will be aimed at everyone hoods coordinator, says the participating in a residentnew programs are still in the led neighborhood group – development stages but pronot just leaders – and will inceeding as anticipated. clude peer-to-peer training The major new program, that will enable neighboran October conference that hood activists to share their will bring together neighsuccess stories and learning borhood leaders, local govexperiences.” ernment officials and others In addition, the Office working toward improving of Neighborhoods will prothe health, safety and qualivide free copying services to ty of life in residential neighborhoods, will be a day-long David Massey relaxes at a re- neighborhood organizations event at a yet-to-be-deter- cent community meeting. for the newsletters and flyers Photo by S. Clark they distribute door-to-door mined location. or by mail within their de“We will be looking for people to help us with Also in the planning fined boundaries. Those interested in parthe conference planning,” stages is a series of workMassey said. “We should be shops and seminars entitled ticipating in these initiatives making an announcement in “Building Strong Neighbor- should contact Massey at a month or so.” hoods,” and designed to 215-3232.

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.

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■ West Knox Lions Club will have its awards night 7 p.m. Monday, April 2, at Bearden Banquet Hall. Tickets are $25. Info: Terry Horn, 661-1642.

The Foothills Craft Guild has accepted these new fine craft artisans: Sandra O’Rear (natural materials, pictured above), Becky Ramsey, John Fancher, Edie Greer and Esther Harmon in mixed media; Sandra McEntire in clay; Denae Oglesby and Brenda Richter in jewelry. Chartered in 1968, the Foothills Craft Guild is the oldest artisan’s guild in Tennessee and is dedicated to promoting and preserving the finest handmade crafts in the state. Info: www.foothillscraftguild.org/.

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Arlene Key, right, greets Janice Hodges, owner of Janice Ann’s Fashions at “Spring Forward with Style,� held last week at Cherokee Country Club. The event, which was a fundraiser for Ramsey House Plantation, featured vendors, a luncheon and a fashion show. Key, who will soon turn 90, lives in Maryville but is active in Knoxville. “I support everything in a big way,� she says. Caroline Wolfe, Patti Wolfe, Joan Collins, Judy McMillan and Anna Weatherstone show off Scala hats during “Hatitude� at Crescent Bend. The hats are sold at Keeneland and Churchill Downs, and the house museum will continue to sell them through Derby Day on May 5.

Springtime fun at historic homes I’ll admit that fall is a fun time around these parts, but in my humble opinion, nothing beats springtime in East Tennessee. The grass in my yard, which will never be a candidate for Yard of the Month, is so green it hurts my eyes. And my periwinkle threatens to not only take over the yard, but come right in the front door. One great way to take in nature’s extravagant bounty, as well as a slice of history, is to visit our local house museums. Crescent Bend House and Gardens, at 2728 Kingston Pike, is entering its busiest season, and I stopped by for “Hatitude� Day on March 24. A hat boutique offered an array of hats and fascinators, which are all the rage since Kate Middleton put one on her royal head.

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Hats will be a necessary accessory for Derby Day on Saturday, May 5. This annual fundraiser will feature a Kentucky Derby buffet of traditional fare like Burgoo and Derby pie as well as a hat contest, horseshoe pitching and even a horse show. Proceeds will go toward the maintenance of the house and gardens. But if you want to see the flowers in all their glory, visit Crescent Bend sooner. Communications Director Caroline Wolfe says the tulips are blooming two or three weeks

early, but some should still be around for Tuliptime at Crescent Bend. Events include high teas, riverboat luncheon cruises and Funny Bunny Day, which is 10 a.m. Saturday, April 7. More information is available at www. crescentbend.com, and reservations for all events can be made at 637-3163. A fundraiser for Ramsey House Plantation was held last week at Cherokee Country Club. Francis Alexander Ramsey built the home, located at 2614 Thorngrove Pike, in 1797. His was one of the first families to settle in the Knoxville area. “Spring Forward with Style� was the 11th annual fashion show to benefit the museum, and event chair Charlotte Brown says that women from across East Tennessee typically attend.

Michael Smith of ORNL, Carol Landis of Ohio State University and David Battle answer questions following a Knoxville Science CafĂŠ discussion. The organization was created by Battle with assistance from Smith, and each event provides an opportunity for students, faculty and community members to hear a leading expert discuss a science topic in an informal setting. Last week’s meeting, held at the Nielsen Physics Building at UT, featured a discussion on global warming by Landis, Ohio State’s Byrd Polar Research Center Education Coordinator, and Research Scientist Lonnie Thompson, who appeared via Skype. Anderson says that climate scientists have reached a consensus on the existence of global warming. “That isn’t debatable anymore.â€? Info: www. knoxsciencecafe.org. Photos by Wendy Smith

Upcoming events at Ramsey House include a book launch of “Delia’s Place� by Tusculum College teacher Linn Stepp and “The Afternoon Hiker� by Stepp and her husband, James, on May 5. A living history and re-enactment weekend is May 11-13.

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A cause close to their hearts By Sara Barrett The Mountain Breeze Quartet has performed for a number of audiences – both by themselves and with the larger group Sweet Adelines’ Smoky Mountain Harmony – but the women feel their recent performances of “singing Valentines� stand out among the rest. They have donated their time and voices to raise money for the

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Women who served County Commissioner Amy Broyles (at right) passed a resolution honoring the 11 women who have served as commissioners for Knox County. “Not very many,” said Broyles. Pictured are former commissioners Diane Jordan, Sharon Cawood, Elaine Davis (and her daughter Ava), Michele Carringer and Broyles. Not pictured are former commissioners Mary Lou Horner, Bee DeSelm, Madeline Rogero, Victoria DeFreese, Pat Medley and Wanda Moody. Photo by S. Clark

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Healthcare exchange Legislators should get to work Todd Shelton and Rick Roach are volunteers with the Tennessee Healthcare Campaign, a non-partisan statewide consumer healthcare advocacy group that takes no government funds. Both Shelton and Roach, guest speakers at the March meeting of the 4th District Democrats on a day when the fate of the Affordable Healthcare Act was being debated before the U.S. Supreme Court, said they got involved because of family experiences. Shelton’s sister left her job as a respiratory therapist to return to Middle Tennessee and take care of their mother in her final illness. She lost her own health insurance in the process. After their mother died, the sister, who went back to work, found herself in need of two hip replacements, and despite getting help from her community, she is now $100,000 in debt for the surgeries. “It’s ridiculous that a country like our own isn’t flexible enough to take care of people when they need it,” Shelton said. Roach had a similar story – his mother died in 2004 after a long, problematic hospitalization. “Quality of care was an issue. There was waste of resources and lots of non-personal decisionmaking,” he said. Not long after his mother’s death, his 21-year-old niece was kicked off TennCare and died eight months later. “She had been turned into an ‘emergency room rabbit,’ because she was forced to resort to emergency room visits for basic medical care,” Roach said. “I am a single-payer proponent. Bottom line is people have access to healthcare.” If allowed to stand, the new law goes into effect in 2014, and regardless of what the high court does,

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Roach and Shelton urged the group to lobby their state legislators to get to work on setting up a state healthcare exchange as required by federal law. They were echoing what Gov. Bill Haslam said late last year when Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey said he wanted the General Assembly to wait until December 2012 to start the process, thereby missing the deadline for federal grants. Shelton likened the exchange to “an insurance mega-mall” and said that not moving forward on creating the exchange will deny Tennessee the opportunity to take advantage of $89 million in federal funding meant to build the exchange and provide incentives for physicians and other medical personnel to become involved in primary care. He said that the clock is ticking, but “there’s still money available right now.” Roach said that THC volunteers have been talking to legislators, with mixed results. “I have talked to Steve Hall and Stacey Campfield. They say, ‘We don’t really know that much about it…’ But they understand the time frames. The most important date is January 21, 2014. The second-most important date is October 2013. That’s the beginning of the enrollment period for the exchange.” Shelton and Roach said it is critical for citizens to speak out. “This message has to be delivered to the population. This is a huge job that there’s no funding for. This is a huge stimulus to everybody’s economy.”

Rogero gains cease fire in tree war Mayor Madeline Rogero has secured a stay of execution for the trees near Summit Medical just off Wellington Drive in Larry Silverstein West Hills. She acted decisively in calling TVA CEO Tom Kilgore to ask for delay. What is next? Will TVA come to its senses and halt this needless destruction of trees in its headquarters city? Will compromise be a word TVA embraces or rejects? KUB is kind and gentle in its tree cutting policies compared to TVA. KUB at least notifies you and talks with you and makes exceptions in some cases. On occasion, KUB even replaces trees with shorter ones. TVA’s current management sends third or fourth level people to meet with County Commission and city officials on this issue – people you have never heard of and will not see again. TVA’s contempt for private property rights defies explanation. Cynthia Moxley has been

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shrewd in her advice to KUB. Will Janet Brewer, the new $235,000 a year TVA communications chief, be equally shrewd? What is stunning and puts TVA’s claims to challenge is that tree cutting has never been an issue for TVA within Knoxville for 30 years. Now TVA tells us that these trees on Wellington Drive are an immediate threat and must be cut within days or the Valley might face power outages. TVA has no plan to meet with neighborhood people, no public outreach, no replacement trees and the top folks like Tom Kilgore are AWOL on this issue. In fact, TVA did not tell the city of its plans to cut trees. They learned of it through the yeoman efforts of longtime West Hills resident and attorney Larry Silverstein who has made preservation of trees a personal cause.

Of trees and things Let’s talk about the newspaper business. How to compete in a world where folks expect instant information for free? Someone smarter than I am will figure this out. Meanwhile, at ShopperNews we are cutting back editorial staff while competing for scoops with a daily paper, three TV stations, radio, websites, Twitter and blogs. And our papers are printed on Friday evening for Monday delivery. Last week Betty Bean wrote a hard-hitting story called “TVA wages war on trees.” On Sunday, a day before our papers hit the homes, the News Sentinel published a similar story with the same sources and even the same picture. By Monday, it seemed we had copied their story. Not so.

Sandra Clark This past week, Shannon Carey noticed a handmade sign at a shuttered head shop on Broadway. The shop, along with three others, had been closed following a raid by the Knoxville Police Department. The sign indicated the same owners would be back with a name change. Betty Bean jumped in, calling KPD, the attorney general’s office, the lawyer for the business and the lawyer for the landlord. She wrote a great story. But on Friday, the sign disappeared. And our story evaporated. Bean emailed: “All I could

Kensington subdivision is next, and it lies outside the city but in Knox County. Mayor Burchett can help here. Council member Finbarr Saunders is sponsoring a resolution similar to what County Commission adopted by a lopsided margin last week asking TVA to cease and desist. Commissioners were openly hostile to TVA representatives. TVA should delay the execution of the Wellington Drive trees pending consultation and review. That can only occur if Tom Kilgore and the TVA Board become more sensitive to local concerns. Valley relations have never been more strained with TVA than they are today. During this reprieve, local officials and residents need to contact Rep. Jimmy Duncan as well as Sens. Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker. TVA actually listens to federal lawmakers on occasion. It is a milestone that Kilgore honored Mayor Rogero’s request. Mayor Rogero earns our thanks for speaking up for trees and showing she means it when it comes to a green city. How far she will go in changing policy? TVA’s plans harm our city. Kilgore needs to sharply question his own staff. Rogero can be a key instrument of change here. ■ Randy Vineyard, former 17-year Knoxville finance director, is at work as

finance director for Blount County. He was confirmed by the Blount County Commission on March 22 and will report to Blount Mayor Ed Mitchell. His pay will be $82,798 which is considerably less than he made as city finance director when he worked for me. Vineyard has worked for the Knoxville Chamber the past eight years. Blount County is fortunate to have a person of his integrity, ability and dedication. He is a straight shooter and can walk them through difficult situations. ■ Politics can make strange alliances. Seems former mayoral candidate Mark Padgett, a committed Democrat, is arranging meetings in the Knoxville area for Weston Wamp, son of former Rep. Zach Wamp, who is opposing current Rep. Chuck Fleischmann in the August Republican primary. House Majority leader Eric Cantor will star at a fundraiser for Fleischmann later in April. ■ County Commission chair Mike Hammond is interested in becoming the next head of Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation without the excessive salary Gloria Ray received. If he gets the job will he continue on Commission or resign? If he resigns, who would Commission choose as its next chair?

think of when I got that call from (attorney Matthew) Grossman was ‘Damn. Lost a story.’ ... “Then it occurred to me that this is really a big win for the S-N and for Shannon, particularly. They were going to open right back up and we ran them out of there by putting pressure on the landlord. “I read what Chip Counts said to Grossman yesterday afternoon, and it caused him to call his client and read them the riot act. “Otherwise, that store would be right back in business, just like they bragged to Sandra that they would.” The store in question is within blocks of Central High School and less than a mile away from Halls High. It may pop up like a dandelion in another part of town, but this community newspaper helped run it off of Broadway. It’s what we do. And Bean made two new friends. She added: “Eric ‘Chip’ Counts is a very im-

pressive young prosecutor. Smart and straight shooting, has a sense of humor and returns his phone calls. Grossman’s not bad, either – he’s in Arthur Seymour’s firm and is easy to get hold of. Both are attractive guys. Chip is African-American. Matt has gorgeous hair. Turns out he and Counts went to law school together. “Nice to see some bright new faces in Knoxville’s legal community.” So there’s a peek behind the scenes at Shopper-News. By the way, Victor Ashe wrote last week that Lori Goerlich was in line to become Knoxville’s parks and greenways coordinator. On Friday, Mayor Madeline Rogero made it official. That’s a small scoop, but it counts. And on Thursday, Rogero announced that the trees we all wrote about a weekend ago will be replaced. Victor says plenty about those trees and TVA in general in this week’s paper. Enjoy the read.

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It’s time for leadership on schools funding By Sandra Clark The auditorium at Fulton High School got quiet when Knox County Commission chair Mike Hammond rose to speak. “I’m a bottom line kind of guy and here’s how it is,� he said. Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre had made his case for a $35 million boost to the KCS budget, over the usual cost-ofliving increase. He cited needs for instructional technology such as iPads and facility improvements, along with support for performance-based compensation. McIntyre wants fullday kindergarten (now classes dismiss at 1 p.m.

while regular elementary school lets out at 2:45 p.m.) and to lengthen the school year by “at least five days� with a balanced calendar at Austin-East and Fulton. The new funding also would go toward intervention for kids falling behind and enrichment for those pulling ahead. He wants professional development funds for teachers and “consistently excellent magnet programs.� You may agree or disagree with McIntyre’s proposals, but you cannot say he’s not been totally clear about how he would spend the extra money. Details are on the KCS website at knoxschools.org/.

Does the community have the will to fund the $35 million? The wherewithal is there. Property taxes have not been raised since the mid-1990s, and Jim McIntyre has not received more than a continuation budget since he’s been here. The full $35 million increase would equal a 35cent property tax hike, or $131.25 per year on a $150,000 home. So let’s talk politics. County Mayor Tim Burchett has said he won’t recommend a property tax increase. Commissioner Amy Broyles, at last week’s meeting, said beware the red herrings used by those

‘Trae Golden to the foul line’ Now that Bruce Pearl has expressed appreciation for the job Cuonzo Martin did and the worst cuts have scabbed over, may I have a couple of minutes for positives? Jeronne Maymon is a gladiator. Jarnell Stokes has awesome potential. Trae Golden can shoot free throws. A longtime fan who follows Tennessee basketball from afar was trying to guess how many times he heard Bob Kesling say “Trae Golden to the foul line.� Trae attempted 157 free throws this season. The fan smiled when he recalled Bert Bertelkamp

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often adding “Money,� his colorful code word for count it, clutch points vital to the cause. The sophomore guard hit 130. The old fan said Golden’s marksmanship, near 83 percent, was almost enough to dust off memories of Jimmy England,

Bill Justus, Danny Schultz, Michael Brooks, even Carl Widseth. He remembers that they could hit free throws. So could Allan Houston and Chris Lofton and Tony White and Ernie Grunfeld. It seems to me that Trae approaches the foul line without fear of failure. His confidence comes from roots. He learned to shoot in the driveway with his father as tutor and motivator. “All you have to do is make 10 in a row, Trae, and we can go to dinner.� Robert Golden, school principal, natural leader, spent several years in

who won’t support more taxes. Knox County legislators alone cannot fix the BEP funding formula, and the ½ cent sales tax option would require cooperation by the city of Knoxville and the town of Farragut. “Either objection keeps politicians from having to take a stand,â€? Broyles said. “It will take six commissioners to fund this,â€? Hammond added. The school board will vote on McIntyre’s budget this week. It’s expected to pass, but its viability will be seen in whether it passes unanimously or wobbles through on a 6-3 or even 5-4 vote. Burchett will recommend something, a story for another day. But then, as Hammond said, “Once the mayor presents his budget it becomes our budget.â€? County Commission has the final say.

Hammond is key to whether six votes can be mustered. With his strong leadership, it is possible. Hammond, along with Sam McKenzie and Amy Broyles, need only three more votes for a majority. If you assume no help from Commissioners Brad Anders, Tony Norman and Jeff Ownby, that leaves five votes from which to draw three: Ed Shouse, Richard Briggs, R. Larry Smith, Mike Brown and Dave Wright. Board member Indya Kincannon said, “Mike Hammond is a leader for

schools who has taken time to visit schools. The single biggest factor when we say ‘taxes,’ is trust.� She urged principals and teachers to talk with individual commissioners about their needs. Hammond predicted a May vote by Commission, following budget hearings. That vote is a referendum on Jim McIntyre’s performance, and it’s hard to see how he stays here if his ideas are rejected. So it’s time to pick a side. It’s time for leaders to lead and chickens to hide.

that Powder Springs, Ga., driveway. The son developed the touch, the skill, the artistry. Tennessee is the beneficiary. He was so steady, he made news when he missed, as in three of five against UConn. Teammates just shook their heads. “When Trae Golden is missing free throws, it’s just that kind of day,� said Maymon. Most everybody was speechless when he missed four of 10 in the not-sogrand finale against Middle Tennessee State. In the thriller against Vanderbilt, Trae was eight for eight, f lawless in the closing seconds when the deal was sealed. He was nine for nine in the overtime win at LSU. He hit six

in the closing 20 seconds. We know free throws are often critical but simple stats can be misleading. There is no reference in the record book to degree of difficulty – conditions, score, level of competition, home or away, pressure, exhaustion, pain, final seconds with the game on the line. Clutch is the key word and that is what we remember about Jimmy England. In his three-year Volunteer career, 196871, he hit 88.1 percent, a school record, with the weight of the basketball world on his shoulders. Justus could do it when it mattered and he converted 84.9 percent for his three seasons. Brooks had the identical percentage. He could have gone

to dinner at the Golden house. He once made 39 free throws in a row. Thirty-nine straight? Schultz did it. He led the SEC in 1964 with 89.4 percent. Lofton and Houston had streaks of 38. I remember Lofton marching to the foul line, six seconds to go, and putting in a pair to polish off second-ranked Florida. That was expected. Not so likely were the four in a row by JP Prince to upset Kentucky or the six straight by Wayne Chism for an overtime victory over Ole Miss. As we said earlier, all free throws are not equal – but most of Golden’s are good.

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The day the King came to Knoxville My all-time favorite story from Elvis’s first appearance in Knoxville is about a man who couldn’t keep his seat. Driving his wife, mother-inlaw and sister-in-law to Stokely Athletic Center to see the show, he kept saying, “Now, we can go over here and have a good time, but I want you girls not to get too carried away.” And the minute the band and orchestra went into the opening strains of “Also Sprach Zarathustra,” also used as the bombastic theme to the movie “2001: A Space Odyssey,” the man was standing up in his chair, waving his hands and screaming like a little girl. Forty years ago, on April 8, 1972, the King came to Knoxville. Elvis was the headliner of that year’s Dogwood Arts Festival. Dave Macon, who was the treasurer for the Festival that year, said organizers wanted ’72 to be a big year for the still-new event. Who bigger, then, than The King of Rock and Roll? Macon says somebody on the board knew Elvis’s agent. The King would come for $50,000. “It sold out so quickly we decided to see if he’d do a matinee for us.” The King would, for another $50,000. “When he got here, I had a check for him for $100,000.” (Adjusted for inflation, that would be more than $500,000 in 2010 dollars. Not bad for two hours’ work.) Macon showed up at the Sheraton Campus Inn to give Elvis

his check. He says it was heavily guarded (security was said to be tighter than when Richard Nixon had attended the Billy Graham Crusade at Neyland Stadium two years before) and he was told he couldn’t go back to see EP. “I said, ‘If I don’t go in, he doesn’t get his money. It’s as simple as that.’ ” Macon showed security the check. He got to see Elvis. “I went in and we shook hands. He was extremely nice. There wasn’t any ‘I’m better than you’ or any of that.” Macon said the Dogwood Arts Festival also brought Arnold Palmer to town to play a round of golf. Arnie got $10,000. A bootleg audience recording of Elvis’s 2:30 p.m. matinee show at Stokely has finally surfaced. It made its broadcast debut on WDVX’s “The Vinyl Frontier” last August. And I’ll be honest: When I heard the opening strains of “2001” and the screams of the crowd, the hair stood up on the back of my neck. No wonder that guy couldn’t keep his seat. The excitement was palpable. While singing the Three Dog Night hit “Never Been to Spain,” Elvis changed the lyrics at one point to say, “So I headed for Las Vegas, but only made it out to Knoxville.” The roar was louder than the one “Rocky Top” usually gets at a UT game. There were a few flubs. At one point, somebody in the orchestra started playing an out-ofplace solo during “You Gave Me a Mountain.” And, during much

Elvis Presley arrives at McGheeTyson Airport for his April 8, 1972, appearance at Stokely Athletic Center. Behind him is his father, Vernon Presley.

of the show, the feedback was atrocious. Former News Sentinel writer Lois Thomas, in her amusing review of the concert, said Elvis wasn’t too fond of the feedback. “The matinee performance was delayed for about 30 minutes because of the continuing difficulties experienced with the sound system at Stokely. “Those attending the matinee probably missed the full impact of the show because of the sound problems. The difficulty with the sound caused a large portion of the performance to appear sloppy because Elvis, his singers and the band members missed or couldn’t hear cues. “Elvis apologized for the sound problems several times. He opened the show by quipping, ‘Sorry I’m late, but I was building a sound system.’ ” But 1972 was Presley in his prime. Despite the sloppy sound, you can still hear the power of that voice as he belts out the ballads and rocks through the oldies. Merrill Ammons attended Elvis’s evening performance. (A recording is rumored to exist, but I’ve yet to find it.) Remembers Merrill: “On that evening, my friend Pat Egerton and I drove my parents to Stokely for the concert (they had parked a car for after the concert). Well, of course we decided to try to see Elvis. So we parked near the back door where the King would arrive. “M.L. (Davis, who worked at Cherokee Country Club for decades) was the driver that night

(he always drove celebrities in the ’70s). He got us right beside the car to see Elvis and then got us in the concert. It was an amazing evening!” Attendance for both shows was 24,288, the most of any of Elvis’s concerts on that spring tour. A couple of moments made it into the 1972 MGM documentary “Elvis on Tour,” which was being filmed that spring. The filmmakers shot Elvis arriving at Stokely (a girl takes a Polaroid photo and screams when she sees the shot) and one brief scene from inside (of the audience clapping for comedian Jackie Kahane) made it into the final film. Also, the scenes of Elvis’s band arriving at the airport were shot at McGhee-Tyson.

Who can explain Elvis Presley? Who can explain why the man in the audience that night, concerned about how the women were going to act, stood up on his seat at Stokely and started screaming? Who can explain why a guy born just after Elvis’ death can hear the King’s recorded voice 40 years later and get goose pimples? Dave Macon has the answer. “In my opinion, Elvis Presley probably had the best singing voice of any male I’ve ever heard.” Long live The King. If you have any photos, memories or recordings of any of Elvis’s three appearances in Knoxville to share, call Jake Mabe at 922-4136 or email JakeMabe1@ aol.com. Thankyaverymuch.

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A forgetful God ‌this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, “Know the Lord,â€? for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the Lord; for I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more. (Jeremiah 31: 33-34 NRSV) The older I get, the more my forgetfulness worries me. I tell myself that it is because I am too busy, torn in too many directions, too many things on my mind. My guess is that some of you can identify with the situation. Comedian Bill Cosby (who is somewhat older than I am) used to say that he was convinced that human memory circuits were located in one’s sitting apparatus. He would get up from his chair to get something, forget what he was after, and only when he sat down again could he remember. He deduced the obvious: one’s memory is in the

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member their sin no more.� I first learned that snippet of scripture where I learned so much of my theology: in the hymnal. It was the third verse of Fanny Crosby’s old hymn “Though Your Sins Be as Scarlet�: “He’ll forgive your transgressions/and remember them no more.� But it was Scott Peck (Christian psychiatrist and author of “The Road Less Traveled� and “People of the Lie�) who explained it best with this story: A young girl in the Philippines claimed to have visions of Jesus. She told her mother that Jesus came to her at night and talked to her. The girl’s mother was concerned and confused, so she took the girl to the village priest. He talked to the daughter, trying to get to the bottom of this mystery: was the girl experiencing dreams, nightmares, a vivid imagination or was she an outright liar? The girl was steadfast: Jesus talked to her. The priest took the girl to the bishop, and she told him the same story. The bishop interviewed her then spoke

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Puppets from Kids On the Block performed for 2nd graders last week at A.L. Lotts Elementary School. The troop started in 1977 as a way of helping kids cope and understand facts and feelings through humor and friendship.

A.L. Lotts Elementary School 2nd graders Cole Addis, Mia Carter, Riley Spining and Brandon Lighter listen to puppets from Kids On the Block. Photo by S. Barrett

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West Valley Middle School choral director Seth Maples, Alex Tester, Allie Barnes, Anna Smith, Tylor Sherrod and choral director Cody Boling show off the awards won by two West Valley choirs at the Heritage Music Festival in New York City. Curtis Kosier, in front, holds the Spirit of New York award that students won for good conduct. Photo by Wendy Smith

Big wins in the Big Apple By Wendy Smith They performed onstage in New York City and walked away with a pile of hardware. And they aren’t even old enough to drive. Two choirs from West Valley Middle School competed at the Heritage Music Festival held March 15-18 in New York City. The girls choir, conducted by Cody Boling, received a Gold rating, and the mixed choir, conducted by Seth Maples, received a Festival of Gold rating, which earned them the opportunity to return for a performance at Carnegie Hall. The mixed choir also placed first among competing middle schools. Six Maestro Awards were presented for solos among the 30 high schools and middle schools that performed, and West Valley students Allie Barnes and Anna Smith were both winners. The group as a whole won the Spirit of New York Award for exemplary conduct on and off the stage. “That says a lot about our kids,� says Maples. “It’s our favorite award of everything.� The students in both choirs were selected by audition to participate in the choral department’s ensem-

ble. Choir members are also required to attend practice an hour before school starts on alternating weekdays. It takes that much practice to perfect pieces like those they performed in New York. The girls performed “Hotaru Koi,� a Japanese children’s song; “Lux Aeterna,� a Latin composition; and “A New Psalm,� performed in Hebrew. The mixed choir performed Latin composition “Agnus Dei,� which was accompanied on piano by 8th grader Sydney Gabrielson; “Nelly Bly,� a Tennessee folk song; and “Jai Ho!,� an Indian song performed in Hindi. The biggest challenge for both choirs was learning pronunciations, says Maples. Diction classes he took as an undergraduate at UT helped. Maples, a Knoxville native, has only been on the job for a year and a half, and this is his first teaching gig. He never imagined himself working with middle school students. “Two years ago, I would’ve never imagined this. I didn’t have a good middle school experience. It’s definitely been an eye-opener.� He brought a love for mu-

sical theater to West Valley, and the chorus department’s performance of “Annie� last spring was wildly popular. Students are currently practicing for “The Wizard of Oz,� which will be performed in May. The New York trip was another new experience for Maples. “I was so nervous, but everything went off without a hitch. They are good ensembles, but this was their bestever performance. I couldn’t be happier with them.� The competition took place at the Riverside Church, which is one of the largest cathedrals in New York City, Maples says. “The ceiling was like a mile above your head. The students enjoyed it because it sounded so good inside the church. They could hear themselves really well.� The magic of the moment wasn’t lost on the students. In spite of having a solo, Barnes says she wasn’t really nervous during the competition because she was so excited. Smith agrees. “Once you step on the stage, everything just goes away and you’re in that world – the singing world.�

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West High DECA rules By Betty Bean West High School DECA always makes a strong showing in district and state competition, and 2012 has been no exception. Twenty-one West High DECA members attended this year. “These students went to district competition in February, and placed or won for our district so that they could advance on to state competition,” said DECA sponsor Christy Seals, who teaches marketing. “They competed against students from the whole state of Tennessee, and those students who have won will now advance to the International Career Conference in Salt Lake City, where, at the end of April, they will be competing against other countries – Germany, Guam, Puerto Rico and Canada.” West High School DECA, one of the International Association of Marketing Students’ most active chapters, has 96 members. This year, West’s DECA chapter was one of three chapters statewide to win the organization’s Summit Level Award. Meanwhile, it came time last week to distribute the funds that marketing students had raised this year for healthcare and breast cancer awareness. Recipients of the hardearned money were Dr. Tom Keun Kim’s Free Medical Clinic of America and the Interfaith Health Clinic, both of which provide medical services to the poor and uninsured. The students baked and sold cookies and designed and marketed hot pink Tshirts to make money for the cause. They presented $1,000 checks to Dr. Kim and to Ally Ketron of Interfaith. The students dedicated these gifts in memory of Lisa Fielden Buntin, the late sister of assistant principal Donna Fielden.

West High senior basketball players Antoine Williams, Carson Brooks, Calvin Walker, Osmond Robinson and Jayjuan Mitchell. Photo by Betty Bean

Marketing students Calvin Walker and Jane Granju present Dr. Tom Keun Kim (center) of the Free Medical Clinic of America with a $1,000 check. Photo submitted

Movin’ on West seniors put tournament loss in rearview mirror By Betty Bean

Calvin Walker hit the shot that tied the game at 51-all with nine seconds left to play. But they turned out to be the longest nine seconds in the history of West High School, at least to Calvin. “Nine seconds felt like DECA students Ariana Abbatemarco, Brittany Biorck, Cody 25 seconds,” he said. “We just lost,” Carson Carmichael, Jane Granju and Will Matthews excelled in state competition. Marketing teacher/DECA sponsor Christy Seals is Brooks said. “We didn’t defend that guard well” at right. Photo by Betty Bean “I felt like I should have fouled him,” said Jayjuan Mitchell. “It was a hard fought game on both sides. Nobody was ever up more than 4 or 6 points. That guard was real shifty.” “He gets a couple of dribbles in and he just tossed it up there,” Calvin said. And it went in, giving the Cherokee Chiefs from Rogersville a 53-51 sub-state win over the home standing West High Rebels and a tickAlly Ketron of the Interfaith Health Clinic (center) accepts a et to the state tournament. check from marketing students Deanna Cummings (left) and Brooke Monroe. Photo submitted

And so it is that Carson, Calvin, Jayjuan and the rest of the team’s seniors are trying to put the disappointment behind them, but it’s a work in progress. “We had to play the other team and the refs,” said Jayjuan. “We had to fight everybody. Carson fouled out. Antoine (Williams) fouled out. “I wasn’t even touching them and they were calling fouls on me,” Antoine said. “But we’ve gotta put that behind us. You gotta put it away.” Point guard Osmond Robinson agreed. “We had a great year. We just didn’t come up to expectations. We made the state (tournament) last year and were supposed to go farther than that this year. And that’s the last time in high school we’re going to play,” Osmond said. “The last time we’ll be

together,” Jayjuan said. Calvin doesn’t think any of them will be able to turn loose of the memory. “We’ll get old and still be talking about this.” Jayjuan agreed. “Our last chance to have the opportunity to go to state and try to win. And now it just ended.” Osmond, Jay, Calvin and Carson have been playing ball together since they were in the 5th grade. Antoine joined them as a sophomore when he moved to Knoxville from New Orleans. He went back for a while, but returned fi nish high school at West. His nickname is N.O., for his home city. They all say they’ve been proud to play for West, and proud to be the first class to play four years for coach Chris Kesler. They are all on track to graduate. Carson, whose parents are David and Wawana Walker, hasn’t made his college choice yet. Antoine thinks he’ll walk on at Tennessee State. His mom is Lolita Williams. Osmond, whose parents are Jackie and Osmond Robinson Sr., is undecided about next year. Carson, who was cheered on by his mother, Leslie Thompson, and his brother Stephen Thompson, has signed with Carson-Newman. Also undecided is Jayjuan, whose parents are Clarence Mitchell and Seleslie Good. It’s been hard to adjust going straight home after school and not practicing – so they’re thinking about playing together one more time this year – in the student/faculty game. The teachers better start practicing.

‘Fight Hunger’ at Webb

DECA members Colton Thomas, Courtney Kelley, Stuart Hall, Jacquelyn Smith and Beckham Kilburn display the awards they won in state competition. Photo by Betty Bean

During “Fight Hunger” week at Webb School of Knoxville, juniors Rachel Sapp and Mary Carole Overholt play the online fundraiser “Free Rice” at one of the iPad stations set up outside Webb’s cafeteria. Photo submitted

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■ The ninth annual Fighting Irish Spring Classic will be begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at Smokies Park. All proceeds benefit the adoption and pregnancy services of Catholic Charities of East Tennessee. There will be a home run hitting contest, guest speaker Michael Rivera and games between Grace Christian Academy and Jefferson County High School and Knoxville Catholic High School and Webb School of Knoxville. Hosted by the Bearden Council for the Knights of Columbus. For more information, call Skip Williams at 335-8740. ■ 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

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■ A student art show will be held for Rocky Hill Elementary School 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. ■ Box Tops for Education from General Mills’ products and Labels for Education from Campbell’s products are being collected to purchase supplies for West Hills Elementary 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.

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Sequoyah Elementary School students John Cupp, Taylor Huff, Margi Troxler, Sam Brott and Lucy Marrett take the lead on the school’s trail during a run with the Sequoyah Running Club. Parent volunteers ensure the kids’ safety at various points on the trail. Photo submitted

Sequoyah Running Club By Sara Barrett

Crazy hair wreaks havoc at West Hills West Hills Elementary School 4th grader Anna Barnes compares her crazy hair to that of her mom, preschool assistant teacher Susan Barnes, during “Crazy Hair Day”.

The Sequoyah Running Club parent volunteer and guest speaker Emily Huff speaks to the students about competing in a Half Ironman. Photo by S. Barrett man (70.3 miles with swimming, biking and running). The kids listened as closely as if they were watching a good movie. Russell plans to continue

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When Sequoyah Elementary School gym teacher Rebecca Russell started the Sequoyah Running Club with a handful of parent volunteers, she hoped for a good response, but what she got was so impressive she had to close enrollment. “We had to cut it off at 116,” said Russell, referring to the number of students who had joined. The club meets right after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays for three laps around the school’s scenic trail at the back of the property. Three laps is equivalent to 1 mile. Students from all grade levels can participate. Russell gives small tokens to the students for good sportsmanship or good form while stretching. Donated items are given away during a short meeting before the group run. The week I visited, a fitness bag and water bottle were given to two lucky participants. Guest speakers are frequent. Emily Huff talked recently about her experience of competing in a Half Iron-

West Hills Elementary School 3rd graders enjoyed showing off their silly hairstyles (and faces) recently during “Crazy Hair Day.” Pictured are: (front) Callie Golden, Ella Baker, Abby McGill, Abby Counts; (second row) Kaylie Emitt, Brynlee Johnson, Carolyn Baylosis, Ava Davis, Drew Sliwinski; (back) Ian Marshall, Tommy Dillow, Jack Lathrop and Skyler Francis. Photos by S. Barrett

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Schmoozapalooza By Theresa Edwards The Knoxville Chamber’s annual Schmoozapalooza at Turkey Creek Public Market made a splash with its beach bash network party. Businesses made networking fun with their tropical booth displays, games, giveaways and drawings. Attendees were given a

passport to be checked off as they visited sponsor booths. Completed passports were registered in a drawing for one lucky contestant to win a ticket with Frontier Airlines. Wheel of Fortune is coming to the Public Market soon. Its website posts auditions are at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 14-15.

The Smokies baseball mascot came to party at the Schmoozapalooza.

Mae Mosley of Markets Demand More registers for the Frontier Airlines drawing at the McGhee Tyson Airport Knoxville booth with Suzanna McCloskey.

Miguel Pettus, Janice Graves, Kim Taylor and Angie Beavers of Corporate Quarters are dressed tropical for the beach bash.

Victoria Morris of Send Out Cards talks with Mitch McCambell of Buddy’s Custom Catering.

Professional timbersport athlete Andrew Mattison and Abbey Harris present the Lumberjack Feud dinner and show located in Pigeon Forge. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

News from First Tennessee

Dogwood Arts Festival Student Art Show The best blooming art show in East Tennessee draws young artists By Pam Fansler With basketball season behind us and football season still months away, Knoxville is displaying its other favorite colors: pink, white Fansler and green. The Dogwood Arts Festival is in full bloom throughout the month of April. The festival kicks off with Dogwood

After Dark, the successful arts-themed fundraiser, now in its fourth year. After that come the opening of the trails and art in public places, bus tours, the Market Square Art Fair, Rhythm and Blooms, the Dogwood Parade, the Dogwood Diva Luncheon and much more, including the Dogwood Arts Festival Student Art Show. The First Tennessee Foundation is a proud sponsor of the Student Art Show, which showcases the area’s best from students enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade. Jim Dodson, chair for the event and an art teacher at Jefferson Middle School in Oak Ridge for 25 years, touts the age range as

one of the unique aspects of the show. “Most exhibitions are for grades 6-12. We are one of the few that allows K-12. It’s a good opportunity for the elementary school art teachers.” Local art teachers, each allowed to submit two works of art, submitted 98 entries this year. From these, the jurors have selected 77. Two stone carvers are the show’s judges: Lisa Wolff and Kathy Slocum, who is a former Dogwood Arts Festival board member. Because every work entered is framed by Fast Frame – another touch that makes this show unique – every student takes home a framed piece of art. Prizes, made possible through First Tennessee’s sponsorship, are awarded to the winners. The “Best of Show” is awarded $250 with that student’s teacher being awarded $100. The winner in each grade claims a $50 prize. There are also scholarship opportuni-

ties for 11-12th graders. The students’ works will be on exhibit from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 6-27 with no admission charge in the Denso Gallery at Clayton Center for the Arts in Maryville. According to Dodson, “the exhibit has been housed in different venues – all in Knoxville – over the years. The festival would like to make this more of a regional event.” The exhibit will open and the winners will be announced at a reception in the Denso Gallery 5-9 p.m. Friday, April 6. Kathy Hart Reilly’s group Hart Strings will perform as Dodson combines the visual arts and the performing arts. For a real treat, make time to visit the gallery and support these talented students. If you’ve not seen the show before, you will be amazed at the quality of the pieces. It never ceases to inspire me.

Senior Directories at Food City Food City Deane Hill store manager Pamela Moore and publisher/editor Heather Haley pass out “We Back Pat” Alzheimer’s Walk information and the new East Tennessee Senior Directories available at Food City pharmacies. The inaugural edition release party will be 3:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Photo by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

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NEWS FROM GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF KNOXVILLE

Living history at Grace By Shannon Morris

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nown as the bloodiest conflict in American history, the Civil War took the lives of nearly 700,000 soldiers, a staggering number of lives lost for the tumultuous fiveyear war. Conflict between the northern and southern states over slavery could not be resolved peacefully. The issue of taxation of cotton exports was also a matter of contention. Although President Abraham Lincoln tried to end the disagreement between the states, both sides rejected the peace treaty. Division had already taken place, and neither side was backing down. It was at this time that the South became known as the Confederacy and the North was known as the Union. Although many have read and studied this timeline of events in history class, few get the opportunity to go back in time to witness what life was like for a soldier in the Civil War right on their own school campus. It is hard to believe that young boys were leaving the comforts of home to fight in the war in the 1860’s. Two hundred thousand soldiers were no older than 16, and 300 of them were

13 years or younger. One would think the life of a 13-year-old should consist of reading, writing and arithmetic and the possibility of some chores around the house. Those teenagers who chose the life of a young soldier, however, would experience long days of marching in rough conditions, sleep deprivation and exhaustion from carrying heavy artillery and supplies. It was on an unusually warm winter day the last week of February, that 12and 13-year-old students from Grace Christian Academy were able to see what life as a soldier might have looked like during the Civil War. Civil War demonstrations were set up on the practice field beside the school, letting the 6th and 8th grade classes experience the living conditions, artillery and artifacts from the Civil War in a close and personal way. Demonstrations were conducted by members of the 29th Tennessee Infantry, CSA; McClung’s Battery with Confederate Mountain Rifle; and L ongstreet-Zollicof fer Camp #87 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. In small groups, the students moved from station to station learning

Civil War re-enactors fire a cannon during a demonstration at Grace Christian Academy.

Students Diego Carrasco, Charleston Dockery and Noah Smith stand with a Civil War re-enactor. Photos by Gina Prieto

about life as a soldier. At one station, they discovered the soldiers’ living conditions. They saw what supplies a soldier would have had with him on the

battlefield and back at base camp. The students moved to another station where a flag display was set up showing the loyalty of each state. Students

also heard an audio presentation of “The Rebel Yell Lives.” Moving on to the next station, the students were in for a special treat as Bob Enik of the 29th Tennessee Infantry explained the different items in the relic display, referencing the importance of each item. Despite all of the fascinating new discoveries, however, the students were most enthralled with the demonstration of artillery. The first surprise came from the small Woodruff cannon that was used in battle. Every student jumped when Enik fired the Woodruff cannon. The students were also amazed at the infantry presentation with a firing demonstration of the 58-caliber Enfield rifled musket by John Holland and Jim Price. However, the last station was an impressive demonstration that be-

came a quick favorite among the students, as a large cannon called the Confederate Mountain Rifle was shot. The re-enactors worked together to demonstrate the impressive power of this Civil War cannon. Obviously, it would be impossible today to enjoy a first-hand experience such as a Civil War battlefield or soldier’s living quarters. However, the students got as close as one possibly can to seeing exactly what life would have been like for their counterparts during the Civil War. Not only did they gain a new appreciation for history, but they saw the reality of life on the front lines in a real and personal way. Many lessons can be learned from one of America’s darkest periods, and these students had an unforgettable classroom this day.

Right on ‘track’ Grace athlete Michael Johnson goes over the top in the high jump.

Katie Borden runs a relay for Grace’s new track and field program. Photos by S. Johnson

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By Shannon Morris The warm temperatures this winter have proven to be quite a blessing for Grace Christian Academy’s new track and field team. Being able to condition and practice outside let the athletes prepare for a busy season. Grace’s administration is pleased to announce that Al Rodd will head up this new endeavor. Rodd holds a long list of accomplishments in coaching track and field, including starting a brand new program at Anderson County High School in 1992, and coaching numerous team and individual champions over the years. Even at this early stage in the program’s development, the track and field athletes

from Grace are succeeding. In the two meets before spring break, several athletes had impressive performances. At the Hardin Valley Academy meet, Jarrett Galloway won first place in shot put and second in discus, Michael Johnson came in third in the high jump and fifth in the 400, and D’Anna Johnson came in sixth in the 400. At the Gibbs High School meet, Jarrett Galloway came in third in discus, Michael Johnson came in second in the 400, D’Anna Johnson came in second in the high jump, and Tinsley Knight came in second in the 400. Grace faculty and staff congratulate Coach Rodd and all the track and field athletes.

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLES NEWS FROM FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Colon scope screening puts woman’s mind at ease Since her father is a colon cancer survivor, Susanne Hauk of Knoxville knew she should be screened for this difficult disease younger than 50, the standard age recommended for the test. “He had colon cancer about eight years ago and had to undergo chemotherapy and all that. So when I turned 45, it was recommended that I have a colonoscopy because of the family history,” explains Hauk. So by the time she turned 46 in 2007, Hauk went to Dr. Mark Jackson of Knoxville Gastrointestinal Specialists for a colonoscopy. She followed up with another test in December of 2011, when she was 51. Both tests were conducted at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. “Both times the results were perfectly normal, which was a tremendous relief,” says Hauk. A colonoscopy is the gold-standard test for detecting colorectal cancer. Performed under light anesthesia, it involves inserting a small thin tube containing a tiny camera through the anus, rectum and colon, to view the inside of the large intestine. Any abnormal growths can be removed or biopsied by the scope as well. “To me it was really not a big deal,” says Hauk. “Getting ready for it is harder than the test itself, and even that was not

Susanne Hauk (center), pictured with her husband Blake and her parents, Luise and Don Tweedy, underwent a colonoscopy at age 46 because colon cancer runs in her family. Her father (right) is a colon cancer survivor. as bad the second time around.” To get ready for the test, the colon must

What is a colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is a procedure used to see inside the colon and rectum, the two main parts of the large intestine. The test can not only detect inflamed tissue, ulcers and abnormal growths, it can also remove them and prevent cancer. A colonoscopy can also diagnose unexplained changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, bleeding from the anus or weight loss. During colonoscopy, patients lie on their left side on an examination table. Under anesthesia, the doctor inserts a flexible tube containing a light and camera into the anus the through the rectum and colon. Carbon dioxide is used to expand the colon for a better view. The camera transmits pictures of the inside of the colon to a video screen for the doctor to view. If there are any small growths in the colon, called polyps, the doctor can use the scope to remove them. Polyps are often harmless but they can also be precancerous. So in addition to detecting colorectal cancer, a colonoscopy can, in many cases, prevent the disease before it even begins. For more information about the Fort Sanders Gastrointestinal Laboratory, call 865-673-FORT (3678) or visit fsregional.com.

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be completely emptied. The patient drinks about a quart of diarrhea-inducing medi-

cine within 24 hours before the test. In the last few years, better fluids have been developed for this, although drinking it is still not a treat. “It’s not horrible, but it’s not great tasting,” admits Hauk. After the preparation, the test itself is simple, Hauk says. “You just go in that morning and they sedate you, and you have no clue what’s going on,” she adds. “I think I was out of the hospital within an hour and a half. You’re a little groggy but within a few hours you’re perfectly fine. I was only out of work one day.” Hauk says she would recommend Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center to anyone needing a colonoscopy. “It was great. The nursing staff was great, very sweet. Everybody was nice and on time. The procedure is not uncomfortable, and by the next day I would never have known I’d had it. It’s easy and great peace of mind.” Hauk says she will continue to get a colonoscopy every five years because of her family history. “Whenever I have a sensitive stomach, in the back of your mind you wonder if something’s going on,” she said. “But the fact that I’ve stayed on top of my colonoscopy, I know everything is normal. I don’t have to worry about it.”

Advances in colonoscopy screening Colorectal cancer will cause about 51,690 American deaths during 2012, making it the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. One in 20 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer; however, more and more are surviving because of early detection. There are more than 1 million survivors of colorectal cancer in the United States. “Most of us know someone who’s been touched by this disease,” says Dr. Mark Jackson, a gastroenterologist at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. “But it can be managed, treated and cured if found early.” The best tool for detecting colorectal cancer early is a test called a colonoscopy, a simple, inhospital test that allows a doctor to look inside a patient’s colon. The biggest hurdle of the test is getting ready for it – the colon must be completely cleared first. For about 24 hours before the test, the patient must drink clear liquids and a medicated fluid that causes diarrhea. “Well that’s the downside,” admits Dr. Jackson. “But there have been a lot of improvements in that area over the last decade. It used to be that folks would drink a gallon of fluid, but now it’s half that much. You drink two to three cups

at night, and two to three cups in the morning.” The procedure is very simple. While the patient is under anesthesia, a thin, flexible tube is inserted into the patient’s rectum and colon, to give the doctor a view inside. The procedure lasts only about 15 to 20 minutes, and afterward, people recover quickly after resting for a few minutes in the GI Lab. “Most people are pretty hungry and ready to go out for breakfast afterward,” says Dr. Jackson. Doctors recommend that most healthy people have their first colonoscopy at age 50 and every 10 years after that if the test is negative for polyps, which are small growths. These are often harmless, but sometimes they can be precancerous. The doctor will actually remove any polyps during the colonoscopy procedure. If a person has inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, breast cancer or a close family history of colon cancer, he or she would also need to have a colonoscopy at a younger age and more frequently, said Jackson. “That’s an important clue,” explains Dr. Jackson. “Sometimes if a family member in their 30s has colon cancer, we’ll screen the other family members when they’re 10 years younger.”

It’s recommend that most people have their first colonoscopy at age 50, and a follow up every 10 years.

Dr. Mark Jackson, Fort Sanders Gastroenterologist

The important thing is to get screened, Dr. Jackson adds. “The thing I’ve learned over the past 25 years is the importance of getting people past the fear and embarrassment of having to go through it,” says Dr. Jackson. “To the extent you get past that, it’s truly a great peace of mind. “Most patients who we’ve diagnosed with colon cancer have not had screening,” he says. “The more people we can get screened, the better it’s going to be. I hate when folks miss the opportunity to prevent this terrible disease.” For more information about the Fort Sanders Gastrointestinal Laboratory, call 865-673-FORT (3678).

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B-2 • APRIL 2, 2012 • SHOPPER-NEWS

Spring has sprung and pets are anxious to get outdoors. Remember when traveling with your furry friends to keep them well hydrated, and don’t leave them in the car alone for any length of time while running errands.

Sara Barrett English springer spaniels Milly and Tilly wait eagerly to greet the youngest members of their family last week at Sequoyah Elementary School. The dogs’ owners, John and Johnna Felton, have four children attending Sequoyah Elementary and said 5th graders Hannah and Kate, 2nd grader Sadie and kinThe temperature in an dergartener Jack would be very excited to see their furry family enclosed car – even with the members after school. Johnna said she had just picked up the window cracked – can rise dogs from the groomers and thought she would surprise both within minutes and cause of them and her kids by bringing them with her. Photo by S. Barrett your pet to overheat. Take a cue from Johnna Felton of West Knoxville, who stayed – they raised money ear- smoothies and yes, donuts. with her pets in a shaded lier this year for a homeless Admission is $15. Info: 637car with the windows rolled puppy in town that needed 5331, ext. 300 or visit www. down while waiting for the an expensive surgery. He’s knoxvillezoo.org. now happily living with his ■ Wolf Creek Weimakids after school. With that being said, forever family and has Gar- raner Rescue will host its here are some animal-relat- den Montessori to thank for annual fundraiser “Weim and Cheese” 5-9 p.m. Satured happenings you should it. ■ The Knoxville Zoo day, April 21, at St. George’s know about: ■ Garden Montessori will host the family-friendly Greek Orthodox Church on School held its fundraiser event “Zoo To Do” from 5 to Kingston Pike. Dinner and to help Young-Williams and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April drinks will be served, and had a huge turnout. They 14. This is similar to the there will be live music and raised $1,500 for animal zoo’s grown-up event “Feast an auction for folks to enjoy. transport to northern states with the Beasts,” only do- The group has been rescuwhere adoptable animals nuts will be served instead ing pups for 13 years and are in great demand. The of hors d’oeuvres. There is funded solely through funds will pay for three trips will be street performers, fundraising, donations and … that’s quite a few animals inflatables, jugglers, face adoption fees. Tickets and inthat will get a free ride. The painting, belly dancing and formation about auction doschool has a history of help- more. Kid-friendly food will nations are available online at ing the animal population include pizza, Italian ice, www.wcweimrescue.org.

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ETTAC to host travel workshop The East Tennessee Technology Access Center, 116 Childress St., will host an enrichment series workshop noon to 1 p.m. Friday, April 20, on traveling with disabilities. Joy Dixon, director of travel services for the East Tennessee Automobile Association of America, in collaboration with Tracey Farr, ETTAC development coordinator, will give tips on traveling for folks with disabilities. Admission is free but registration is required by Wednesday, April 18. Call 2190130. Drinks will be provided but brown bag lunches are welcomed. Info: www.discoveret.org/ettac.

Meet George The staff at Young-Williams would like you to meet twoyear old male New Zealand rabbit George. He would make a wonderful family pet. George is available for adoption at the main center at 3210 Division St. The "new" center at Young-Williams Animal Village is at 6400 Kingston Pike. Both facilities are open daily from noon to 6 p.m. If you don't have time to drop by, visit www.young-williams. org to see photos of all of the center's adoptables and call 215-6599 for more information. To learn more about rabbits as pets, visit www. rabbit.org or www.makeminechocolate.org.

NEWS FROM WEST HILLS HEALTH AND REHAB

A new name for a home-away-from-home By Anne Hart West Hills Health and Rehab, located at 6801 Middlebrook Pike in the heart of West Knoxville, has a brand new name and offers its residents a beautiful stateof-the-art facility, a “like-home” atmosphere and lots of activities. In addition, it’s the only facility of its kind in this area with an on-staff rehab physician, Dr. Jeffrey Hecht, who personally admits all patients to the 24-bed rehab unit and oversees their care. “We use a holistic approach,” Dr. Hecht says in describing the comprehensive treatment residents receive in the new rehab unit. The unit offers rehabilitation for those who have had joint replacement or have other disabling conditions. The unit also has its own concierge, available to run errands and provide other special

non-medical services to patients. West Hills Health and Rehab was formerly known as Hillcrest West. It is managed by Grace Healthcare and is a 194 bed facility with in-house hospice care, 25 private suites and 28 beds devoted to assisted living. Rooms are equipped with 42 inch Vizio TVs and private baths. Administrator Shelley Morgan says the facility offers skilled nursing care and short-term aggressive rehabilitation to its residents, and a whole lot more. “We understand that people give up a lot of their independence when they move here, so our goal is to minimize that loss in any way we can.” One example of the effort to provide a “homey” atmosphere, she says, are the two permanent feline residents and the occasional visits by dogs, including Mor-

HEALTH NOTES ■ Kid Support, a peer support group for kids ages 6-12 with loved ones living with cancer, will be held 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through May 15 at the Cancer Support Community, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6 p.m., and the program will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. There will be stories, art, games and more to help kids express their feelings and share experiences. Info and registration: Kathleen Williams or Debra Sullivan, 546-4661, or visit www. cancersupportet.org. ■ 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 www.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. Information: Call Trish or Amanda, 218-7081. ■ Stop Smoking: 1-800-784-8669 (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. Information: Rebecca Gill, 602-7807 or visit 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. Information: 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. For information or to reserve a spot, call Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277.

All about shoulders Half of the population over age 70 experience shoulder rotator cuff tears, which are also common for those aged 50-70. This was a popular topic, with 70 seniors attending the presentation by Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinic physician Dr. Rick E. Parsons at the Strang Senior Center.

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Rick E. Parsons, M.D. Photo by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

Parsons described what the rotator cuff is, problematic symptoms, diagnostic tests, various levels of injury, nonsurgical treatments, newer laser surgery procedures, and recovery and rehabilitation. Although pain is a symptom of possible rotator cuff injury, pain can also be caused by tendonitis, bursitis or impingement. The treatment for these ailments is to decrease the pain and inflammation through ice/heat, massage, ultrasound and/or medications; restore range of motions; correct posture; and condition appropriate muscles through therapeutic exercises. Causes of rotator cuff tears include normal wear and tear due to aging, repetitive stress, calcium deposits, impingement, poor posture, falling, lifting or pulling. Treatment options vary depending on pre-injury

status (activity, general health), time from injury to treatment, functional requirements, level of discomfort/disability and patient’s expectations. Not all rotator cuff tears need surgery. Some can be treated with anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy or cortisone injections. If surgery is necessary, there are new techniques which have improved recovery, reduced risk of infection and decreased pain. Good to excellent results are experienced by 90 percent of patients. On Wednesday, April 4, at noon, the Covenant lecture series continues with Knoxville Police Department Deputy Chief Gary Price addressing crime in Knoxville and how to stay safe. On Thursday, April 5, at 10 a.m., Bob Coyne will present a caregivers seminar with resource information.

SENIOR NOTES 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. Wednesday and Thursday, April 4-5, Oak Ridge Senior Center, 728 Emory Valley Road, Oak Ridge. ■ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, Buckingham Clubhouse, 801 Vanosdale Road. ■ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, Harrogate Senior Center, 310 Londonderry Road, Harrogate. ■ Noon to 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, April 16-17, Loudon County Senior Center, 901 Main St., Loudon. ■ Noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, April 1819, Cheyenne Conference Room, 964 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge. ■ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, April 1819, Roane County United Way, 2735 Roane State Highway, Harriman. ■ 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 19, New Market Senior Center, 1611 Depot St., New Market. ■ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 20, West Park Baptist Church, 8833 Middlebrook Pike. ■ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, April 2324, Maryville First UMC, 804 Montvale Station Road, Maryville.

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Dr. Jeffrey Hecht, on-staff rehab physician at West Hills Health and Rehab, and Trish Jamerson, RN and rehab unit manager, work with patient Lillian Skrec, “who is one of this unit’s success stories,” Dr. Hecht says. Photo by A. Hart

gan’s own Great Dane. “The connection between our residents and these animals is amazing to watch. We do what it takes to make this place feel like home.” An aviary is under construction and will likely be home to goldfinches very soon. An Easter Egg hunt is planned, and grandchildren and children from nearby daycare and schools will be invited. The event will be held in the beautiful courtyard, which is filled with trees, benches and cozy places to gather or to just sit and enjoy nature. There is a dining room, specialized menus, a full-time dietitian, two beauty shops, movie matinees and lots of different kinds of entertainment. West Hills Health and Rehab is an impressive facility with dedicated staff. They’ll be glad to give you a tour if you call ahead to 693-1823.

West Hills Health and Rehab 693-1823

SHOPPER-NEWS • APRIL 2, 2012 • B-3 At left, members of the Young at HeArt class on hand to welcome guests to their art show include Randall Mayfield, left, and John Francis. Randall’s trees at upper right are done in watercolor. John’s sunset piece, “Going, Going, Gone,” is done in pastels on suede.

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Neon Quartet voices a win in Chattanooga

From page A-3 Above, Brenda Mills, left, is a proud teacher at a reception for the Young at HeART Senior Adult Art Class from Marietta Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Anne Davidson poses with her teacher by some of her art work. The work was on exhibit at Farragut Town Hall. Photos by Sherri Gardner Howell

Neon Quartet voices a win in Chattanooga The Sweet Adelines held a “Rising Star Quartet” contest in Chattanooga for women age 25 and under. Neon Quartet, all members of Sound Company Show Choir of Oak Ridge, won the contest. Smoky Mountain Harmony Show Chorus member Anna Miller coaches the group. Pictured are Sumner Byrne, Rachel Brown, Jenna Hulsey and Lindsey Chinn. Photo submitted

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Members of the Farragut Arts Council welcomed artists and guests at a reception for the art group called Young at HeArt. From left are Dr. Bill Nichols, Sandy Garber, Pam Ziegler and Mary Agnes Schaefer.

adds members Community Easter Festival is April 7 The West End Center Merchants Association will hold its first Community Easter Festival 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 7, in the West End Shopping Center in front of Farragut Intermediate and Middle schools. There will be numerous activities including face painting, a bounce house, egg hunts and visits with the Easter Bunny, live music, and more. Free food samples will also be given out from the center’s merchants. Everyone is invited. Free admission.

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TOWN OF FARRAGUT NOTICE OF 959040MASTER SPECIAL MEETING Ad Size 2 x 3 bw W Notice #1 Town Committees <ec>Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-44-103 (2012) Focus group session with Winston Associates, Inc. Town Hall Education Relations Committee Tues., April 3 • 4-5 pm Economic Development Committee Wed., April 4 • 8-9 pm The purpose of this special meeting is to discuss the comprehensive land use plan, its process, and future land use from the respective committees’ perspectives. No action will be taken or other business of the town discussed during this meeting. Point of contact: Gary Palmer, Assistant Town Manager gpalmer@townoffarragut.org

TOWN OF FARRAGUT NOTICE OF 959041MASTER SPECIAL MEETING Ad Size 2 x 3 bw W Farragut Notice Municipal #2 <ec>Planning Commission Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-44-103 (2012)

Focus group session with Winston Associates, Inc. Tuesday, April 3 • 6-7 pm Town Hall Board Room The purpose of this special meeting is to discuss the comprehensive land use plan, its process, and future land use from the FMPC’s perspective. No action will be taken or other business of the town discussed during this meeting. Point of contact: Gary Palmer, Assistant Town Manager gpalmer@townoffarragut.org

TOWN OF FARRAGUT NOTICE OF 959044MASTER Ad SPECIAL Size 2 MEETING x 3 bw W Notice #3 Board of Mayor & Aldermen <ec> Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-44-103 (2012)

Focus group session with Winston Associates, Inc. Tuesday, April 3, 2012 11 am - 12 Noon Town Hall Board Room The purpose of this special meeting is to discuss the comprehensive land use plan, its process, and future land use from the board’s perspective. No action will be taken or other business of the town discussed during this meeting. Point of contact: Gary Palmer, Assistant Town Manager gpalmer@townoffarragut.org

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For Sale By Owner 40a 126 Ivy Mill Court Asheville Hwy. Neal's Landing, 4 BR, 3 1/2 BA, 2670 sq. ft. Big 2 car gar. $184,900 as is. 865-973-5977 ***Web ID# 956057*** WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN OWN! Seller Financing -$400 Down, $250 monthly. 3728 Lilac Ave., Knoxville, TN. 3 BR, 1 1/2 baths, only $26,485. 888-605-7474. www.USHomeLLC.com

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FSBO. $129,900 2 yr old house & 44 acres located at 1245 Snake Hollow Road, Sneedville. House has 3 BR & 2 BA, total of 1,056 SF. Owner will finance with $7,000 down. Call Bill at 877-488-5060 ext 323.

Acreage- Tracts 46 GIBBS/CORRYTON 7.75 Acres, all cleared, partial fenced, conv. location to I-640. Asking $154,900. Call Doyle 254-9552 or Gary 548-1010

The Foothills Craft Guild has accepted these new fine craft artisans: Becky Ramsey, John Fancher, Edie Greer and Esther Harmon in mixed media; Sandra McEntire in clay; Denae Oglesby and Brenda Richter in jewelry; and Sandra O’Rear in natural materials. Pictured are natural materials by Sandra O’Rear. Chartered in 1968, the Foothills Craft Guild is the oldest artisan’s guild in Tennessee and is dedicated to promoting and preserving the finest handmade crafts in the state. Info: www.foothillscraftguild.org/. Photo submitted

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GREENWOOD, orig. Like New brick townhouse, CHIHUAHUA YORKIE PUPPIES, section. 4 plots (will 2 BR, 1 1/2 BA, Turkey M&F, reg., vet ckd, PUPPIES, males split), upright Creek area. No pets. UTD S&W, for more $150. 865-382-4199, markers allowed. Credit ck. $350 dep. $650 info. 423-539-4256 865-933-5894 Reg $2400/ea, sell- mo. 1 yr lease. 865-986-0905 ing at $1100/ea. Call ***Web ID# 955822*** CHIHUAHUA PUPS, 523-8223, lv msg. CKC, 2 litters, Pet Supplies 144A beautiful colors, Wanted To Rent 82 Call 865-986-5604 KENNEL LIQUIDAReal Estate Wanted 50 ***Web ID# 958987*** TION. Fencing & more. Daytime COCKER SPANIEL 865-933-5468, after Pups, home raised. 5:30pm, 865-621-1733 Pay Cash, Take over Ret. Private Detective Ready for Easter. Repairs & author needs 1-2BR 931-644-5333; 931-445-3939 payments. house on secluded, not a problem. Any ***Web ID# 957518*** private property with Free Pets 145 situation. 865-712-7045 rent reduced in exDEUTSCH Drahthaars change for security The ultimate versatile and/or light caretaker hunting companion. duties. 865-323-0937 Pointing, waterfowl ADOPT! & blood tracking. Looking for a lost Serious hunters only. WE BUY HOUSES, Proven parents pet or a new one? any reason, any conon premises. Visit Youngdition. 865-548-8267 Manf’d Homes - Sale 85 d octoredd iec@yahoo.com Williams Animal www.ttrei.com 423-791-0646 Center, the official 1996 CREIGHTON English Bulldog pupshelter for the City remodeled, Apts - Unfurnished 71 16x76, of Knoxville & Knox pies, champ bldlns, West Knox location. AKC unlimited reg. County: 3201 DiNeed to sell, $8500. $1500. 865-250-6896 1BR, 1BA NORTH vision St. Knoxville. 423-231-2023. All appls., exc. cond. knoxpets.org GERMAN SHEPHERD $450/mo. No pets. I BUY OLDER AKC. 4 F $650, 3 M 865-604-8726, 922-9658. MOBILE HOMES. $600, blk & tan & saFTN. CITY, clean 2 BR, 1990 up, any size OK. bles. 865-397-4105 865-384-5643 ***Web ID# 956113*** Building Materials 188 cent h/a, appls, DW, no pets, $460 mo. $300 German Shepherd pups, sec dep. 865-684-7720 CONCRETE 1M, 2 F, sables, General 109 AKC, ROOFING TILES Euro. bldln, parents ★★★★★★★ Over 20,000, Used, on ste $400. 865-426-2623 Terracotta. Good cond. BEAUTY CO. AVON ***Web ID# 957850*** SENIOR HIGH #1Reps $1.00 ea. Make this Needed! Only RISE FACILITY $10 to start! Call Marie GOLDEN Retriever the last time you change your roof! Call at 865-705-3949. Pups, AKC, champ. 1 BR APTS. bldlns, English cream. Al, 688-5657; 637-0827. Oak Ridge, TN NEED CAREGIVER 865-250-1622. for elderly woman ***Web ID# 956038*** FALTILLO unglazed 865-482-6098 terracotta tile, 23 in South Knoxville. boxes of 12x12x1/2, Transp, lt house230 Sq Ft. $325 obo. keeping, meals in Call 865-659-7412. exchange for room, board & some pay. Golden Retriever pups, METAL Call 922-7613 or 687AKC, OFA/champ BUILDINGS SALE 6304 for interview. lines, www.berachah Save THOUSANDS, farms.com Factory Direct, $450. 615-765-7976. Shipping 110 ***Web ID# 957480*** Discount ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Healthcare Canceled Order Golden Retriever Pups, Clearance Buildings. 24x20, 20x30, More! reg., shots/ wormed Apts - Furnished 72 $250. 865-382-4199, Limited Availability. Call Today, 877-280-7456 865-933-5894

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WEDGEWOOD HILLS AT CEDAR BLUFF 2BR Townhouse, 2BA, frplc, laundry rm, new carpet, 1 yr lease, $730 mo, $250 dep. 865-216-5736 or 865-694-8414.

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FARRAGUT/LENOIR CITY, 3BR, 2BA, full bsmnt/gar., appls., WD hookup, non smoking, $1100 + 1 mo. sec. + util. Bkgrnd. check. Call 865-680-0055. ***Web ID# 959031*** Hardin Valley. 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA, cul-de-sac, fncd bkyard, 2 car gar, $1700. 865-806-9282 ***Web ID# 956760***

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I’m the Big Sister! Sibling classes at Parkwest focus on the whole family “Draw a picture of your family,” instructed Terri Butcher Chapman, a registered nurse. That’s how the Sibling Class began. On that day, the participants happened to be six girls, ranging in age from 4 to 10 years, along with their parents. Little hands picked up markers and began intently making colorful swooshes on the paper provided at their seats. Meanwhile, Chapman aimed opening remarks at the adults about what the class would entail. Chapman is a Lactation Consultant/Perinatal Educator for the Childbirth Center at Parkwest Medical Center. She said the class would empower siblings to share in the excitement of a new baby coming into the family and could help curb jealousy by teaching the older sibling how to be a “big helper.” After a few minutes, Chapman asked the girls to share the pictures they had drawn, prompting them with questions such as “What is your new baby going to be – a boy or a girl?” Holding up a happy, stick-figure drawing, 4-year-old Alyssa Appleby shyly said, “A girl baby.” The Applebys from Heiskell are not new to Parkwest. Alyssa was delivered there in 2008. “I love this hospital,” said Brandy Appleby. “It takes about a half hour to get to Parkwest, but I was determined to come back.” A conductor with Norfolk Southern, James Appleby said he thought the Sibling Class was a great idea. Even though his job requires a lot of night shifts, he felt it was important to bring Alyssa to the class during a time when he would normally be sleeping. “We were a little nervous that Alyssa was going to be jealous, but she’s been seeing her baby cousin and is learning what to do so I think she’s going to be fine,” he said. Participants watched “Sibling Silly,” a video which, judged by the giggles, entertained the young students as they learned what to expect, and what to do and not do with an infant, such as never pick up an infant by yourself. Then it was time for hands-on demonstration. Each girl was given a life-like baby doll, gender-specific to their forthcoming sibling,

Flanked by her mom, Brandy, and her dad, James, Alyssa Appleby is proud that she has successfully mastered how to swaddle a baby in a blanket. Alyssa likes to color with crayons and do arts and crafts with her mom. She also is fond of her pet cats Lily and Daisy Mae.

Alyssa Appleby, 4, completed the Sibling Class at Parkwest Medical Center in February 2012. Terri Butcher Chapman, RN (with Alyssa) says this Teddy Bear University class is designed to include brothers and sisters in the excitement surrounding the birth of a new sibling and promote family bonding to help reduce jealous feelings. Chapman said the birth of a baby can make older children feel pushed aside. Remember that their space is being invaded and that it is important to not focus all of the attention on the new baby. Tell stories about the older child’s birth. Consider bringing a gift to the hospital for the older child when the baby is born. along with a diaper, clothing, a blanket and a bottle. Hands-on demonstrations began with hand sanitation and the proper way to safely hold a baby, and then moved on to diapering, dressing, feeding and knowing when to call an adult for assistance. Chapman discussed what kinds of needs crying can mean, the importance of reading to babies and developmental games such as patty-cake. “Let’s go see the room where Mom will stay when she comes to Parkwest,” Chapman suggested. The class concluded with a tour of the birthing suite and the waiting room and even a trip by the nourishment center where siblings were allowed to choose a Popsicle from the freezer.

During the walk-through, parents were reminded of the security measures at Parkwest. Alyssa Appleby’s father, James, quietly stated, “Yeah, security here is really good. When Alyssa was born and Brandy was being discharged, I carried Alyssa through a door before they removed her bracelet, which must have set off an alarm. Security was immediately on me, and I had to prove that I was her father.” Chuckles ensued among the group. Back in the classroom, participants were given “homework.” “Make a basket of everything Mom may need for a diaper change, and know where it is, in case she calls for you to help her,” Chapman instructed. “Also, take an empty

Breastfeeding 101

Breastfeeding Classes at Parkwest Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m. April 18 May 9 and 30 June 27 July 25 Aug. 8 and 29 Sept. 26 Oct. 24 Nov. 7 and 28 Dec. 5 Sundays, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. June 10 July 15 Sept. 9 Oct. 14 Take this class in your seventh or early eighth month. Learn breastfeeding basics such as how to get started, correct positioning and technique, tips for returning to work, and an overview of breast pumps. Fathers-to-be are encouraged to attend! Fee: $25 (Breastfeeding book included.)

“Teaching your child to ride a bike without training wheels requires patience and practice. Breastfeeding is the same,” said Parkwest lactation consultant Terri Butcher Chapman. “The first few weeks may be challenging because not all babies know how to ‘latch on.’ Many new mothers have never seen anyone breastfeed so it is important for new moms to learn breastfeeding techniques to help the baby learn and to get support.” “Every woman needs to be aware that breastfeeding has both short- and long-term health benefits for baby and for mom,” Chapman said. “The benefits are dose-dependent which means the longer one breastfeeds, the greater the health benefits.” “After receiving research-based education, a woman can then make an informed decision on how to feed her baby and not feel guilty,” she continued. “The Joint Commission and the Centers for Disease Control now push for exclusive breastfeeding because studies are showing that it decreases certain illnesses, decreases health care costs and it may also decrease one of our country’s major health problems – obesity.” “Exclusive breastfeeding is defined

Children in the Sibling Class learn what to expect and how they can help when their new brother or sister arrives. Dad looks on as Alyssa expertly fastens a diaper on her “baby.” She says her new sister, Brooklyn, is coming in April.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, then continuing to breastfeed with the introduction of solids until the baby is a year or older. The World Health Organization (WHO) also recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life and continuing breastfeeding with solid foods until the child is 2 years old.

as feeding a baby only breast milk, either at the breast or expressed breast milk. It also means baby receives no other liquids except vitamins, minerals or medicines,” Chapman explained. Human milk: ■ is specific for the growth and development of a newborn’s brain, body and intestinal tract. ■ contains more than 200 protective components which kill germs, trap harmful cells, slow the inflammatory process and protect the baby’s digestive system. ■ also contains growth hormones, immune factors, digestive enzymes, anti-inflammatory factors and living cells to fight infections. It encourages growth of good bacteria (bifidobacteria) and reduces disease-causing bacteria. ■ decreases the chances of several health conditions including asthma, allergies, ear infections, gastrointestinal infections, acute respiratory disease, some childhood cancers and diabetes. Breastfeeding is good for mom, too. If a woman breastfeeds for several months, her risks for breast, ovarian and endometrial cancers, osteoporosis, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and rheumatoid arthritis are all reduced.

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paper towel roll or a toilet paper roll and go on a scavenger hunt through your whole house. Pick up any objects that can fit through the hole and give them to your parents because they are small enough that your baby can choke on them.” “Your new baby will be here soon,” she reminded. “And you are an important part of helping your family be ready.” The next Sibling Classes at Parkwest will be held on the following Sundays 2:30 to 4 p.m.: June 3, Aug. 26, Oct. 7 and Dec. 2. Visit www.teddybearu.com for more information or call 374-PARK. Please note that classes may be full two months in advance, so reserve your class space by the fi fth or sixth month of pregnancy. The fee is $10 per child.

What you need to know

Thinking about having a baby? Check out the Health Information Library at www.TreatedWell. com and click on “Pregnancy and Newborns” under the Health Center menu to get answers to questions ranging from preconception g to parplanning enting. When you’re expecting, Parkwest’s Teddy Bear Universses cover sity classes nearly every aspect of pregnancy, nancy, labor, deliveryy and caring for yourr newborn. Classo es also include breathing techniques for labor, breastfeeding, and sibling and grandparent classes. For class schedules, call 865-374-PARK or click on the Teddy Bear University icon at www.TreatedWell.com.

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riminals are getting smarter every day, and homeowners need to be even smarter to protect our property. The latest innovation in the criminal world? They’re stalking Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites for information about who will be on vacation when, or even who is going to be away from the house for just an hour or two. After all, breaking and entering and stealing take only a few minutes. People who know you may enjoy hearing all about your trip, and so will criminals who have learned to troll those sites specifically for that kind of information. Modern technology is providing ever-increasing methods of communicating. It’s also turning into a roadmap to disaster for unsuspecting homeowners. And there are other new

tricks of the trade for home invaders. A favorite pastime is cruising through neighborhoods the night before garbage collection, on the lookout for those large boxes we typically set out next to our garbage cans. You know – the boxes that tell the world about our new big screen TV or fancy computer system or other pricey items that came packed in them. With almost three million burglaries in this country every year, and with more than 65 percent of those occurring at residences, it has become more important than ever to keep your home and property protected, especially while you’re out of town on vacation. Statistically, a large percentage of home burglaries occur during the peak vacation months of July and August, but realistically, they happen all year round, and often around holidays. Christmas is an obvious target time for thieves, with most houses filled with gifts, but Easter, Memorial Day weekend, Labor Day weekend and other times when homeowners frequently are away for a few days are also popular with

people who want what you have badly enough to steal it. We all know the obvious safety measures, like stopping delivery of mail and papers or asking a friend or neighbor to collect them for you daily, locking doors and windows, putting our lights on timers and setting the alarm system. Be sure to unplug your automatic garage door opener on your way out of town. Smart burglars know how to figure out the code and enter your home through the garage. Also, be sure to lock the door from your garage into your home. That’s another easy portal for thieves. It’s a good idea to turn the ringer on your home phone off or down very low when you are going to be out of town. A constantly ringing phone is a tip-off to a thief skulking outside your house that no one is at home to answer it. And never, ever, record your personal information on your answering machine’s outgoing message, as in: “I’ll be out of town until April 10,” etc. Make certain the key pad for your alarm system isn’t visible from a door or window. That makes it really convenient for a burglar peeking inside to see if

A watchful bunny keeps an eye on the Easter basket decorating the front door of a Knoxville home. These simple decorations can disguise the fact that the homeowners are away on spring holiday. Photo by A. Hart you armed the alarm. And never, ever, leave an extra key under your doormat, in a flower pot or above the door. Any one of those is the equivalent of hanging out a welcome

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hether your plans for your house involve putting it on the market for sale or living in it for many years to come, there is one expert whose advice is invaluable: a licensed, professional home inspector. If you’re getting your property ready to sell, the home inspector will take an unbiased, clinical look at your house and tell you what you need to do to get it ready for the market. After you have taken care of those items you will have a great sales tool, because the

Ken Ledford, owner of Inspector Cluseau’s Residential/Commercial Inspection Service, examines roof shingles for a homeowner. Photo by Dusty Jameson property can then be marketed as ‘inspection done; all repairs made.’ There are few buyers who want to take on major problems with a new house, and knowing a professional inspection has already been done can put you way ahead of the competition.

If you’re staying in the home, the advice of a knowledgeable home inspector can not only tell you what repairs and/or replacements should be made to keep your home in top-notch condition, but can anticipate problems that might arise in the future, thus saving you real money, as

little problems in a home can quickly become big ones. A good example: that gutter you have been watching drip, drip for years is likely running down into your foundation and will eventually produce structural problems. And if the water is running into your crawl space or basement, you may end up with mold issues. Best to take care of these sorts of problems while they are relatively inexpensive to fix. Ken Ledford, owner of Inspector Cluseau’s Residential/Commercial Inspection Service, Inc., is known as the “Dean” of inspectors in this area. He has been in business for 20 years – longer than any inspector in this area – is fully licensed and has done more than 20,000 residential and commercial inspections. Ledford says items typically inspected in a home are

the foundation and exterior of the home, the roof and attic, chimney and fireplace, appliances, plumbing (including toilets, sinks, showers, tubs), electrical (including testing all outlets), heating and cooling units, the interior of the home throughout, sprinkler systems, grounds, walkways and driveways. Ledford has several longtime clients who call him every year to inspect their property. “These are homeowners and commercial clients who want to get ahead of any problems that may have arisen since the last inspection,” Ledford says. “For very little money, we can save owners a small fortune by showing them how to be proactive.” Any way you look at it, if you want to keep the value in your property, a professional home inspection just may be your best bet.

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o one seems quite certain whether the slowdown in the economy finally generated a pent-up demand for some pizzazz on the part of shoppers or if designers and marketers are the ones who created that demand first by grabbing our attention. Either way, this season the word for everything for the home – from carpet and wall color to furniture and accessories to dishes and pots and pans to bathtubs and linens to collars and food bowls for the family dog – is color, and the more of it the better. And not just any old tried-and-true pale or pastel or neutral shades will do. The color has to pop. As in Wow! Think of the loudest colors in that box of Crayolas, add a few shades of bright dazzle to them, and then, for good measure, maybe toss in a touch of neon and you’re getting there. We’re talking electric colors. Colors that grab your attention. Colors you can’t miss even if you try. They’re everywhere. And not just around the house. They’re showing up in everything from clothing to fingernail polish to automobiles. Red isn’t just red this year. It’s brilliant red. Greens are luminescent. Think of spring grass with the sun shining on it. Orange is a wild tangerine color. Blue is

intense cobalt. Turquoise is so incandescent it will nearly blind you. Fuchsia is equaled only by the most colorful azalea you have ever seen. And sunny yellow seems to shine brighter than it ever has in the noonday sky. And all the rules about what goes with what are history. Designers have thrown all that “matchy, matchy� business out the door and brought in lots of refreshing new ideas. Nowadays, it seems just about every color is being used with every other color. Furniture showrooms feature bright orange sofas and chairs with fuchsia throw pillows. Yellow chairs are matched with blue pillows or green pillows or red pillows. Stripes and plaids and florals, all in the new brilliant hues, are thrown together – seemingly without a thought about what “goes with� what. But don’t be fooled for a minute. Those marketing folks know exactly what they’re doing. Their bright colors spell hope and optimism and lift the spirit and make us want more of all that’s new in the world of wonderful, colorful things for our homes. And after all, you don’t have to change every little thing in your house. Try a bit of vivid new color with the old and see if it doesn’t hurl you headlong into spring.

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Tips for making spring cleaning easy for the entire family As the snow begins to melt and flowers finally start blooming, spring is in the air. After being cooped up in the house for those long winter months, most families are undoubtedly ready for it. So when it comes to spring cleaning, it’s understandable you and your family want to clear all of the past year’s clutter and mess, without taking too much time away from enjoying fun springtime activities. And thankfully it’s possible to maintain a deep spring cleaning without spending more than a day’s time, as long as you stay organized. “Cleaning smart is the key to making your spring cleanup quick and efficient, not long and painstaking,” says Jelmar President Alison Gutterman. “Every- plan and using the right tools will one wants to enjoy the outdoors help your cleanup get done fast this time of year, so getting the and your home will look great.” whole family involved, making a When your clan is able to carve

Spring cleaning tips: Delegate: The entire family contributes to the mess over the year, which means the entire family should also help clean it up. Don’t try to take on a deep spring cleaning alone, enlist the troops and assign age-appropriate chores to everyone. Make a list: Before everyone commits to several hours of spring cleaning, do a quick walk-through of the house and take notes on exactly what needs cleaning up or needs to be tossed out. This makes prioritizing work a bit easier, and you’re sure to get everything that needs to be cleaned done. Supply suitably: Everyone has their ever-growing stash of cleaners in a closet or under the out one day to hold your spring sink, but having a multitude of cleaning initiative be sure to go in products just drags out your prepared to ensure total partici- projects, not to mention creates more clutter. Try some efpation and maximize success.

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fective multi-purpose cleaners that can take care of a few different rooms and several tasks for easy and quick cleanup. Use CLR Bath & Kitchen Cleaner to tackle caked-on grime from ceramic tile, shower doors, toilet bowls, kitchen counter tops and more without any of the elbow grease. Keep your perspective: There’s nothing better than a freshly cleaned home but life is messy. Things are going to get dirty along the way, so while a good spring cleaning is definitely necessary each year, there are always going to be things to tidy up. Taking the steps to making your spring cleaning efforts as efficient and effective as possible is the best way to get your home looking its best, and your family back to enjoying their postwinter fun. – ARA

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Why do I need it? Leaves and bark mulch benefits run much deeper than beauty. ■ A mulch layer can moderate the soil temperature reducing the effects of extreme heat or cold. ■ Soil condition may be improved by the decomposing matter from mulch that provides plants with added nutrition. ■ Mulching a garden creates the ideal environment for earthworms and beneficial organisms. ■ If heavy rains or soil erosion is an issue, mulch can help reduce these effects. ■ Weeds will find it more difficult to grow in a mulched area, as the mulch helps to block weed growth and access to the sun.

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have had a chance to get established. Remove any existing weeds, and spread a two to three inch layer around landscaping plants, in the vegetable garden or along walkways. If recent rains have made the garden too muddy, mulch is also a great way to create a dry path through the muck and keep your feet from sliding around. A fresh mulch layer is extremely beneficial, and can make the garden and landscaping look awesome. The proper application of mulch demonstrates your expertise to your friends and neighbors, and helps create a naturally weedfree environment to maximize your garden’s growth.

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Using the 5 senses to discover signs of spring with children From the moment a groundhog looks for his shadow in February, until the new baby bunnies, chicks and birds appear, the arrival of spring is marked with celebrations and excitement across the country. Spring fever usually sets in well before the warmer temperatures and green grasses return, making this the perfect time to start looking for signs of the coming spring season with kids. These signs return every year, so teach children to experience Mother Nature using the five senses: touch, taste, sight, smell and sounds.

Touch For colder regions, winter must leave before spring can arrive. Melting snow is one of the very first signs warmer weather is around the corner. Rising temperatures is a big change everyone can feel. The earth slowly warms, bringing plants to life anew. For a “hands-on” experience, gather spring garden elements. Soil, water, seeds and light all work together to help plants grow - the basics of photosynthesis. Even if it is still too cold for an outdoor garden, get kids garden-

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ing indoors by planting a small tabletop garden. Miracle-Gro Kids has developed a series of small gardening kits for kids that make this process rewarding. Simply plant the garden, place it in a sunny area, water and watch for sprouts.

Taste Spring greens are some of the first tastes from the garden. Pot a “grown-up” table-top container garden or visit the first local farmers market selling home-grown ingredients for salads this spring. Maple syrup is another great taste of spring. The first maple tree sap flows right before the leaves appear, sometime between late February and early April. This is when maple sugar and maple syrup production is at its best. Celebrate by learning how to tap a tree or visit a sugar house. Kids will love seeing how much work goes into making the syrup they put on their pancakes, and might even get to sample maple candy or maple sugar for a delicious treat.

Sight In spring, flowers bloom, leaves bud, birds build nests and the backyard fills with life. One of the most obvious signs of spring’s arrival is the appearance of flowers. Even before the snow has melted, tiny crocuses can often be seen peeking out, making the statement that spring is, indeed, approaching. Make a scrapbook or photographic diary of which flowers are spotted first in your area. Flowers and blossoms are only part of the colorful sights. Many animals are returning from migration. Most people are not aware that earthworms migrate, so be on the lookout. Earthworms make one of the shortest annual migrations, coming above ground only when the earth begins

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to thaw and the soil is ready for new root growth. Their appearance above ground is a gardener’s reminder that the ground is almost warm enough for planting. Animals and birds will then return to gobble up these tasty morsels as quick forms of protein. To further explore the underground world of gardening, try the Miracle-Gro Kids Root Viewer to let kids experience what goes on underground in spring before plants appear above ground. Children can watch as seeds germinate and roots grow right before their eyes.

Smell Spring brings soothing scents like lilacs, apple blossoms, hyacinth and daffodils. Sweet aromas turn a stroll through the garden into a delicacy for the nose. The smell of fresh, cool air wafting into an open window or the scent of laundry that’s been hung out to dry in the sun are some of the greatest moments of spring. And, of course, the pleasant smell of freshly cut grass after that first mowing of the year is a reminder of all the summer fun just around the corner.

Sounds In the spring, birds returning from long migrations are busy building nests, looking for food and laying eggs. Their singing and twittering are a welcomed signal that spring has truly arrived. Set up a bird feeder in the backyard or patio and take turns documenting which feathered friends visit most frequently. In addition to the birds, frogs are also making their spring appearance in many parts of the country, filling the night air with song. Listen for their high-pitched calls in the evenings, especially around wet areas like lakes and ponds. The signs of spring are popping up all around. Using your five senses to discover them will lead to hours of fun for the whole family. With a little luck, it may actually help make the time go a little faster and spring come a little sooner. – ARA

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Time to grow for it: Homegrown on your own Who would have thought getting dirt under your fingernails would ever be considered one of the hottest trends going? According to Doug Jimerson, garden core director for Better Homes and Gardens, “growing your own fruits, veggies and herbs is something Americans are doing in record numbers this season.” “It’s cheaper to grow your own produce than buy it - one $3 tomato plant will yield pounds of produce all season long,” Jimerson says. “Plus, the produce you grow just tastes better than even your grocer’s best. And while it’s healthy to eat and grow your own, gardening is rapidly gaining popularity as a great way to get some exercise, relieve stress and spend healthful family bonding time.” Eating foods grown in your own backyard means you won’t be contributing to the carbon footprint left behind by the “food miles” it takes to bring imported produce to your local grocers - so you’re helping the environment, too. Growing vegetables is easier than you think. Plan it properly, and you can enjoy a healthy, homegrown harvest from the fruits of your labor - without having to spend hours tending it.

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Sunshine is sustenance - Vegetables need at least six hours of full sun per day. The easiest thing to do is to place your garden in full sunlight. Make sure it’s easily accessible for watering; if the garden is too far from your house it could get neglected. Check the last frost date in your region and wait until threat of frost has passed before you begin planting. No yard necessary - Gardening doesn’t require a lot of room - although if you have the space and time to go large, go for it! Many popular vegetables and herbs grow just fine in containers, making them a great option for those with limited space. For smaller yards, raised beds are an easy, low-maintenance option. If your garden is going right into the ground, just turn the earth with a shovel, toss out roots and rocks, mix in a soil amendment for healthy soil, and plant. Water relief - Water regularly, but avoid doing so during the heat of the day when evaporation will diminish the effec-

proved success. Fortunately, national purveyors like Bonnie Plants make it easy to find hardy, high-quality, regionally appropriate plants at your local garden retailers. Bonnie offers time-tested vegetable and herb favorites, as well as new varieties, in eco-friendly, biodegradable pots that not only reduce plastic waste in landfills, they reduce transplant shock. Simply tear off the bottom of the pot and set the whole thing - plant in pot - directly into the ground. Be sure to pay close attention to plant tags, they’re packed with facts and details to help you successfully grow your plants. Here are some favorites to consider for your garden: ■ Tomatoes - The most popular, mostgrown vegetable, tomatoes are always a best bet. Disease-resistant Bonnie Original is a hardy, flavorful addition to any backyard garden. For containers or small spots, try Sweet n’ Neat, a prolific plant that sets fruit in grape-like clusters. ■ Basil - The perfect complement to tomatoes, basil works well in gardens and containers. New Greek Columnar Basil is particularly bountiful, as it grows high, leafs out densely and rarely flowers. The flavor blends traditional basil with spicy overtones of cinnamon, allspice and cloves. ■ Bell peppers - Versatile, flavorful and nutritious, bell peppers are great raw snacks and make an awesome ingredient for a variety of cuisines. Harvest peppers when they’re green or red when the vitamin levels are higher. ■ Eggplant - Black Beauty is the quintessential eggplant with a deep purple, glossy skin and meaty texture, and thrives in hot weather. White-skinned varieties like Cloud Nine offer a sweeter, bitter-free flesh. ■ Mints - Easy-to-grow mints are available in traditional spearmint and peppermint and in more exotic flavors like Bonnie Plant’s new apple mint, orange mint and even chocolate mint, which has a flavor that tiveness of irrigation. Water to wet the soil echoes the classic Girl Scout cookie. about 8 inches deep, but don’t over-water. Hefty harvest - The general rule: Now that you’ve got an idea of the basics, Feed your food - All edible plants If it looks good enough to eat, it probably draw nutrients from the ground, and it’s time to pick your plants. is. With many vegetables, the more you Start with transplants - seedlings pick, the more the plant will produce. For can quickly exhaust the soil without the help of a fertilizer. Always follow label are way easier to get growing than seeds, more gardening tips, ideas and advice, visit directions. so you’ll save loads of time and enjoy im- www.bonnieplants.com.

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Small, quick repairs have a big impact on your home’s curb appeal - and value As the weather continues to warm, you might be thinking about some of the home improvement projects you put on the back burner during the winter. As you once again consult your to-do list, it’s the perfect time to think about a few small projects that can greatly enhance your home’s curb appeal. Where does a smart homeowner start? The answer: Begin with a few small projects that are guaranteed to greatly enhance your home’s curb appeal. Whether you’re preparing to sell your home, or are simply trying to protect your investment and make it easier on the eyes, there are a few common improvements that can give the exterior of your home a quick and easy facelift.

Start with the driveway Repaving or reconstructing your driveway entirely can be a time-consuming and expensive task, but for most homeowners, this can be avoided with some annual maintenance. If you

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“I use U.S. Cold Patch both on my driveway at home and out on the job,” says Chad Patrick, owner of Patrick Landscapes in Pennsylvania. “The ease of use, lack of foul odor, and non-gooey application make it the logical choice for all of our blacktop repair projects.” Using a product like U.S. Cold Patch is simple: You just sweep the area, pour in the patching mixture and roll over it with a car tire. However, it is important that you completely fill the affected area and tamp it well to prevent future damage during freezing and thawing. More information on repairing cracks and potholes can be found at www.uscoldpatch. com. In addition to maintaining your driveway, here are a few other projects that can greatly contribute to your home’s curb appeal: ■ Add some landscaping features along the edges of your driveway. This adds a point of distinction between the pavement

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