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VOL. 6 NO. 22 NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ
May 28, 2012
History uncovered at West View cemeteries By Wendy Smith
Signs go up for city bike route Signs are up for the city’s first bike route. It runs 11 miles from Cedar Bluff to downtown and back, partly on greenways and partly on roads, though it largely avoids major highways. There are 95 signs on the route.
‘Night Train’ to West High School Daedra Charles-Furlow, one of the most storied players in UT basketball history, will be coming to West High School as girls’ basketball coach. Called “Night Train” as a player, Charles played center for coach Pat Summitt from 1988-91. She was the first player from the SEC to win the Wade Trophy, the highest honor in college women’s basketball. She has worked as an assistant coach at UT and at Auburn. She and husband Anthony Furlow have a son, Anthonee, 12.
Summer fun with a message With the close of school, Vacation Bible School is around the corner for area youngsters. We’ve got information about this year’s offerings.
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Ellen Adcock lived in the West View neighborhood for more than a decade before she saw a funeral at Crestview Cemetery on Keith Avenue. The weeds were taller than the grandchildren of the deceased, she says. “I didn’t even know it was a cemetery.” She became interested in the property, which was across the street from an intended park. She learned that the cemetery was licensed by the state of Tennessee as a perpetual care cemetery, but the business that had committed to caring for it had failed. The state agreed to relinquish control of Crestview to Adcock if she’d oversee its cleanup. She agreed. It was a huge task, but the state Board of Probation and Parole (BOPP) heard about her cause and offered to help. “If we had not had them, I don’t know what we would’ve done,” she says. Crestview Cemetery has been maintained by the West View Community Action Group (WVCAG) and the BOPP for 18 years now. But solving one problem led to another. Criminal activity that once took place at Crestview had been pushed into two nearby cemeteries, Longview and Southern Chain. Both are African-American cemeteries that date back to the early 1900s, says Adcock, and no one claims responsibility for either. Again, help materialized. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office and Knoxville Police Department beefed up patrols, and the BOPP agreed to maintain all three cemeteries. The Knoxville Department of Public Service assisted with brush removal, and members of the nearby West View Wesleyan Church pitched in. Bob Schulz, superintendent at the nearby New Gray Cemetery, provided valuable information about the restoration of graves. Neighbors researched cemetery inhabitants. Eventually, it became clear that the cemeteries, once considered a liability, were actually an asset to the
Ellen Adcock, Mary Newell and Susan Hardin, members of the West View Community Action Group, enjoy the view from Longview Cemetery. The group spent years maintaining and researching Crestview Cemetery on Keith Avenue before taking on the restoration of Longview and Southern Chain cemeteries just a few blocks away. They are working with the East Tennessee Design Center to create the West View Cemetery District. Photo by Wendy Smith neighborhood. Last year, the WVCAG began working with the East Tennessee Community Design Center to design a greenway that would connect the cemeteries with West View Park. Third District City Council representative Brenda Palmer secured a grant to fund the design. When design center staff created a map of the area, they realized three more historic cemeteries were within walking distance. The Henry Lonas Cemetery, named for a Revolutionary War soldier and local landowner, the New Jewish Cemetery, which contains the grave of a Civil War soldier, and the Middlebrook Cemetery, used by early
white settlers, are also in the West View area. Together, the cemeteries are a treasure trove of history. Landscape architect Sara Hedstrom Pinnell is working with the design center to create a plan to connect, and clearly define, the cemeteries. The West View Cemetery District will be open sometime this fall, says Adcock. “We look at this now as a real resource, and jewel, to West View. We feel like this is a gift we can give back to the city.” The restoration of the cemeteries is also a gift to the families who have loved ones buried there. Adcock recently passed Crestview and
saw a young man planting flowers at a grave. When she spoke to him, he said it was the grave of his brother, who died nine years ago. He plants flowers each year before bringing his mother to visit on his brother’s birthday. It’s hard work, and she’d like to find a larger organization to take over the project, but she notices that more people bring elderly relatives to visit Longview and Southern Chain now that they are accessible. They leave flowers and toys on the graves. It sometimes brings the prisoners who work there to tears, she says. “That’s what keeps us going.”
‘History You Can Touch’ By Sandra Clark
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Knox County Schools, the Junior League of Knoxville and Knox Heritage have partnered to develop curricula for grades 5, 8 and 11 to highlight local history and heritage. Three years in the making, the lesson plans were unveiled last week at the L&N STEM Academy. The plans are a Knoxville-focused resource for social studies teachers and are part of Knox Heritage’s “History You Can Touch” program. The five lesson plans about historic preservation correspond to the existing social studies curriculum for each grade. The objective is to give history a “familiar face” by showing how the preservation of Knoxville area historic buildings and important places enriches the understanding of the community and provides a sense Knox Heritage is working with Knox County Schools to develop lesson plans that reflect the community’s heritage. of place for its citizens. At the unveiling last week at the L&N STEM Academy are Knox Heritage Executive Director Kim Trent; Millicent “History You Can Touch” fea- Smith, KCS director of professional development and social studies supervisor; Junior League of Knoxville Executive tures these topics: Knoxville Director Tracy Marrow; and Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre. Photo submitted Leaders, The Civil War, Industrialism, The New Deal and Country Point presentation, a lesson plan resource guide. These units will be well as on the Knox Heritage webMusic in Knoxville. with discussion questions and en- available to all Knox County teach- site for private school and homeEach unit contains a Power- richment projects, and a teacher ers on the systemwide intranet, as schooled students.
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Sabrina DeVault shows off Grumpy the screech owl. Photo by A. Hart
Grumpy is a hit There were two special guests at West Knox Rotary’s recent meeting.
Anne Hart
One of them, who is appropriately named Grumpy, stayed closed up in a box for most of the meeting, while the other, whose name is Sabrina DeVault, talked about Grumpy and his neighbors and his current home place. Toward the end of the meeting, DeVault, who is in charge of community outreach at Ijams Nature Center, carefully freed Grumpy, a small screech owl, from his temporary prison and introduced him to the Rotarians. The owl was safely leashed and obligingly perched himself atop DeVault’s gloved hand. DeVault said Grumpy was taken to Ijams after one of his wings was injured when he was hit by a car. He has been a resident there ever since. He’s called Grumpy because he really is.
DeVault told the group that among the many programs at Ijams “is something for everyone from age 2 on up.” The center is located in South Knoxville at 2915 Island Home Ave., just 3 miles from downtown Knoxville. Since 1910, the original 20 acres has grown to 275 acres. The original parcel was the home of H.P. and Alice Ijams and their family. H.P. Ijams was a bird watcher or a “birder,” and DeVault said that in his time, the early part of this century, “the only way to study birds was to shoot them, and then they were preserved in arsenic.” Alice Ijams was a wellknown gardener, and the center recently completed work on a replica of her greenhouse. The center is a protected wildlife habitat and natural area, and includes 10 miles of trails, rock formations, ponds, lakes and overlooks. It also boasts five miles of mountain bike trails, and visitors can rent bikes at the center on Friday through Sunday. Ijams is a member- and visitor-supported nonprofit organization.
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.
Members of the Interact Club at Episcopal School of Knoxville are: (front) Tyler Feddersen, Fisher Morton, Fifi Mahfouz, Claire LaBine, Briston Maroney, Lauren Weller, Sarah Macri, Rhetta Botts, Sarah Bazzoon, Amelia Adkins; (back) Sarah Feddersen, Elliot Granju, Hannah Wright, Ian Greeley, Michaela Allen, John Petersen, Sydney Hager, Asad Jooma, Lauren Hager, Zach Taylor, Eva James and Chadwick Feddersen. Photo submitted
Simply world class ESK Interact Club wins Rotary International award By Anne Hart One after the other, a succession of young voices reads an endearing story of children helping other children. At the same time, the camera films students from kindergarten through 5th grade as they use brightly colored pencils and crayons to illustrate the story. The end result is an international sensation – a video produced by 8th grade student members of the Interact Club at the Episcopal School of Knoxville (ESK), which recently took first place in a worldwide contest sponsored by Rotary International. The three-minute video records the steps taken in the production of a book about children working together to help Rotary in its nearly completed years-long project to completely eradicate polio. Sales of the book the
students produced with the guidance of ESK Dean of Students Laurie Coburn and teacher Susan Lancaster have already raised enough money to inoculate more than 400 children in underdeveloped countries against polio. But that’s not all. Another ESK Interact Club project, “Purple Pinky Week,” raised a total of $1,700 in 60-cent donations for Rotary’s Polio Plus campaign. Coburn says the students named the project because of the fact that in many countries children dip a finger in purple dye to indicate they have had the polio inoculations. In those countries, it takes six shots to fully inoculate a child. Because the shots cost 60 cents each, the ESK students asked for donations in that amount. Each donor got his or her name on a purple heart. Coburn says the hearts – more than 3,000 of them – were stuck on windows at the school. “It was an incredible sight.” The book is available on-
line at http://lulu.com, listed under children’s books and the title “Change for Change.” The video can be seen on YouTube and is titled “Change4Change.” The Interact Club at ESK is the result of a new avenue of service Rotary International added in 2010 and titled “New Generations,” with the goal of engaging young people in Rotary’s motto: “Service Above Self.” West Knox Rotary tapped member Gary Johnson to head youth initiatives, one of which is the ESK Interact group, sponsored by West Knox Rotary. Interact is a service club available to young people 12-18. Interact has four goals: develop leadership skills and promote personal integrity; demonstrate helpfulness and respect for others; understand the value of individual responsibility and hard work; advance international understanding and good will. The club’s board worked with ESK Headmaster Jay Secor and Coburn just last fall to get the first club es-
■ Fulton High School Alumni Association will host the fourth annual Wall of Fame banquet and induction ceremony Saturday, June 2, at Rothchild Catering and Banquet Hall on Kingston Pike. Meet-and-greet starts at 4 p.m.; banquet begins at 6:30. An open house will be held at Fulton High from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, June 3. Cost is $50 for the banquet and $5 for the open house.
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tablished with 8th graders at the school, and Johnson says the club “has achieved amazing results.” Coburn says only five students attended the initial meeting before school actually started, “but when school started, we began talking it up and the kids got enthusiastic about it.” Eventually there were two dozen members. “It has been a life-changing experience for all of us,” Coburn says. “I don’t think any student or staff member or those in the community knew that polio still existed and that it is truly possible to get rid of it. And if our students really wanted to help, we wanted to help them do that. Our goal was to start them young and to keep them focused on others.” And next up? Coburn says the 7th grade class – soon to be 8th graders – has already elected Interact Club officers for next year. Keep watching for great things from the next group of youngsters who will put into practice Rotary’s “Service Above Self” motto.
■ West Knox Lions Club meets 7 p.m. each first and third Monday at Shoney’s on Lovell Road. ■ West Knoxville Kiwanis Club meets 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Shoney’s on Walker Springs Road.
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REUNIONS ■ Central High School Class of 1962 will hold its 50-year reunion July 6-7. Info: Bob Davis, 689-4302, or Diane Turner Sebby, 521-6652. ■ Central High School Class of 1967 will hold its 45th reunion Friday through Sunday, July 22-24. Info: Idonna Tillery Bryson, 688-5816, or Ann Paylor Williams, 687-7759.
■ Karns High School Class of 1952 will hold its 60th reunion Saturday, June 2, at Karns’ old library, 7708 Oak Ridge Highway. Fellowship starts at 4 p.m. with supper at 6.
■ Powell High School Class of 1967 will hold its 45th class reunion Friday and Saturday, June 8-9. Info: Brenda Owens, 573-4395 or phs67class@ comcast.net; or Lynn or Wayne Tarver, 938-5248 or lynnwayne2@frontiernet.net. ■ Nominations for Central High School’s wall of fame for 2012 should be emailed to rlsmith@yahoo.com or faxed to 922-4467. The deadline is June 30. Any questions, contact CHS Foundation president R. Larry Smith at 922-5433.
COMMUNITY CLUBS ■ The Knoxville Writers Guild will meet 7 p.m. Thursday, June 7, at Laurel Theater on the corner of Laurel Avenue and 16th Street. Novelist Bryan Charles will discuss his life experiences – including his experience during the fall of the World Trade Center – and how they affect his creativity. Everyone is invited. A $2 donation will be requested at the door. Info: www.knoxville writersguild.org.
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BEARDEN SHOPPER-NEWS • MAY 28, 2012 • A-3
A smarter way to celebrate graduation While memories of my teen years are slowly fading away, I still remember Oak Ridge High School’s 1984 commencement exercises with clarity.
Wendy Smith
That was back in the days when weather was more predictable, apparently, because graduation was held at the school’s football stadium, Blankenship Field. I had on a new silk dress, and I marveled at how spiffy we all looked in our red caps and gowns. I was sitting next to a boy I didn’t know well named Billy Young, and he told me I had nice legs. I remember wondering if I would ever see him again. I didn’t. After graduation, I went to a big party at the home of a friend’s father. There were hundreds of teenagers there, and I don’t recall being chaperoned in any way. Some of us crashed on the living room floor after the party, but the majority of the party-goers drove themselves home. Miraculously, they all made it. Bearden High School’s 2012 commencement exercises seemed more upscale than mine perhaps because they were held at Thompson-Boling Arena. But the ceremony itself was much
ETTAC to host free expo The East Tennessee Technology Access Center, 116 Childress St., will host a free demonstration of more than a dozen products and services for the deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind 1-7 p.m. Thursday, June 14. Assistive technology vendors will demonstrate a phone relay service, enlarged print and Braille devices, a laptop system to communicate with people who do not know sign language, emergency devices and more. Service providers and people affected by hearing loss are encouraged to attend. Register by calling 219-0130. Info: www. discoveret.org/ettac.
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Roberta Pedigo, Faye Julian, Jo Webb and Lexa Hooten attended GWFC Ossoli Circle’s recent Fete Day and officer installation. Hooten was named Ossoli’s 117th president, succeeding Julian. Highlights of the meeting included the presentation of a memory box to Julian and the dedication of the 2012-2013 yearbook to Webb. Photo submitted
Isaac Olander, Kayla Roberts and Adriana Silvestri listen as Elin Johnson reads during Books and Blooms at the UT Gardens. The program, held in the gazebo in the Beall Family Rose Garden, features stories, songs and crafts each Thursday at 10:30 a.m. through the end of October. Photo by Wendy Smith
the same, except for the stuffed bear that rappelled from the rafters wearing a backpack full of marbles. The kids looked spiffy in their maroon caps and gowns, and as they milled around afterward, I’m sure they wondered if they would ever see each other again. Thankfully, their postgraduation party was different from mine. Like several other local high schools, Bearden hosts an all-night party immediately after commencement. It is aptly named Project Graduation, because it is the culmination of hundreds of parent-volunteer hours. It was time well-spent. This was the ultimate
party for teens. For starters, there was a continuous buffet that changed but never ran out. It takes a lot of pizza, soda and brownies to stay up all night. There were games like dodgeball, sumo wrestling and bingo. There was ice skating. There was the insanely popular Octoball, a crazy, sweaty game played inside an octagonal fence. There was an inflatable obstacle course and slide, and a casino that included blackjack, craps, roulette and Texas Hold ’em. (I spent the evening teaching kids how to play Texas Hold ’em. I hope they’ll forgive me for my limited gambling experience.) While watching my son
compete in the waterless synchronized swimming competition was laughout-loud funny, nothing warmed my heart more than knowing that these kids were safe. They will soon move from their cozy bedrooms to the real world, but it was nice for them to have one last party under the watchful eye of responsible adults. None of them seemed to resent it. I was tickled when Bearden principal John Bartlett wandered into the casino to recover from a demanding game of dodgeball. I learned later that my son had been part of the game, and I asked him if students lined up to take
Bearden High School graduate Conner McCarty is congratulated by 2011 grads Meg Yoakley and Taylor Stair following Bearden’s 2012 commencement at Thompson Boling Arena. McCarty is a captain of the Bearden boys’ soccer team, which competed in the state semifinals last week. He was awarded the Andrew Hinkle Scholarship from the Bearden High School Foundation, and will play soccer for Maryville College in the fall.
shots at their principal. It seems that principals, He said no, that Barlett as well as graduation parreceived no special treat- ties, have improved since ment – except respect for 1984. his strong throwing arm.
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Youth athletics to offer track/field program Beginning Tuesday, May 29, and running through Saturday, June 23, Knoxville Youth Athletics will host a program that exposes kids to the fundamentals of track and field. The program is open to all girls and boys between the ages of 5 and 18. Practices will be held 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at more than 23 schools in Knox and surrounding counties. The program will also offer four consecutive Saturday track meets, held June 4, 11, 18 and 25 at UT’s Tom Black Track. During the meet, youth from all locations will
compete in events such as the 50-meter dash, discus throw, relays and high jump. “Our goal for the program is to teach the basic skills most prevalent in the sport of track and field: running, jumping and throwing,” said KYA director Marty Sonnenfeldt. Participants can register online, or onsite at any practice location. Registration is $40 per participant (maximum $95 per family) and includes a T-shirt. Info: 385-6237 or http:// w w w.k tc yout h at h le t ic s. or g /pr og r a m s/su m mer developmental-track-andfield.
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A-4 • MAY 28, 2012 • BEARDEN SHOPPER-NEWS
Looking ahead to mayor’s race of ‘19 Both deputy mayors of Knoxville, Eddie Mannis and Bill Lyons, are about to live in downtown Knoxville just a few blocks apart. Lyons and his wife, Gay, have lived for several years on Union Avenue near Chesapeake’s while Mannis
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has recently purchased a place on State Street across from First Presbyterian Church. He plans to sell his Kingston Pike showcase home with outstanding gardens which was the site of a large, successful Rogero fundraiser in October 2011. Mannis at one time considered running for mayor but then backed Rogero instead. He is still considered a possible candidate in 2019 when Rogero is term limited and unable to seek a third term. If you are wondering who possible 2019 mayoral candidates might be, then here is the first early list of possibles. I have excluded persons who in 2019 will be over 72. The list does not reflect my personal preferences but those who could be credible in my view if they choose to run. Some of these individuals may not be thinking about it and will be surprised to see their name on the list. However, they are credible if they decide to seek the job. Much can happen in seven years to remove some of these names while new names will crop up which are not being thought about at present. Those possible candidates might then include Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis, Council members Marshall Stair and George Wallace, Police Chief David Rausch, County Commissioner Sam McKenzie, city Service Director David Brace, attorney Wayne Ritchie and business owner Randy Boyd if he moves into the city. Undoubtedly, there are others whom I have omitted and anyone should feel free to email me names at vhashe@aol.com. ■ Federal District Judge Thomas Phillips will retire in June 2013 regardless of whether Obama or Romney wins the presidential election. The President will nominate
Helping Scenic Knoxville Alex and Mary Belle Harkness visit with Joan Ashe and former Knoxville Mayor and Ambassador to Poland Victor Ashe at a fundraising event for Scenic Knoxville hosted by the Ashes at their home on Kingston Pike. Photo by
the new federal judge after June 2013, but Tennessee’s two Republican senators will have a major voice in recommending a name to a President Romney. The senior Democrat who would make recommendations to President Obama would be Nashville’s U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper. However, the potential nominee must also be acceptable to Tennessee’s two Senators to secure Senate confirmation. The 6th federal Judicial Circuit annual conference for 2013 has been canceled due to federal budget constraints. It was scheduled for Nashville. This conference is normally held annually and 2013 will be skipped. A recent conference planned in the 9th federal circuit (west coast) scheduled for Hawaii had triggered active congressional criticism. ■ Watch out for the proposed 35 cent county property tax increase for schools being increased to 45 or 50 cents if it passes to accommodate county employee pay raises (especially in the Sheriff’s Office) plus pension issues. There is talk now about adding on if the 35 cents looks likely to get the needed 7 votes out of 11 to pass. Voters should watch their wallets. This add-on could occur with little public discussion if it goes unreported. ■ Former Fire Chief Gene Hamlin is recovering well from a stroke he suffered May 15 at his home in Andersonville and is back home after a week at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. ■ Lydia Pulsipher, honorary consul general for Slovenia (formerly part of Yugoslavia), held a wine tasting party on May 20 at her Holston Hills home which was attended by two former mayors, Kyle Testerman and his wife, Gloria, and your writer of this column. Testerman now divides his time between his Sequoyah Hills home and North Carolina (near Asheville).
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Knox County Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones tries on a chef’s hat offered by Food City Chef Jimmie “J.J.” Jones. “Wow. This looks French,” said Sheriff Jones. “This picture will be popping up in odd places, especially near election time.” “The secret to good burgers,” said Chef Jones, “is not to pound them. Just flip them once and let them cook.”
By Sandra Clark It was too cool to pass up. Learning that the high sheriff has the same name and same nickname as the training chef at Food City was a story made in heaven. Especially for summer when things are slow. (Well, things were not totally slow last week but this is a tastier story.) Take a look at Ruth White’s photo at left. These little burgers are now called JJ Sliders in honor of our cooking adventure to Food City in Bearden. Chef Jones said the meat is 80/20 chuck and the bread is a regular Food City dinner roll (“We make them every day.”)
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The slice of cheese looks like pepperjack (we forgot to ask) and the special ingredients are the crunchy peppers. “It smells like the Fair,” said Sheriff Jones. And then, not to insult anyone at the Fair, he added: “I go twice every year. One day to eat and one day to ride.” Chef Jones gave Ruth the recipe which she promised to try out on her family. “Halve the jalapenos and scrape out the seeds (wear gloves to avoid burns). Cut peppers and onions into strips and soak them for 10 minutes in buttermilk and then bread them in flour seasoned with pepper, garlic and some other stuff.” The JJ Slider is good stuff!
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BEARDEN SHOPPER-NEWS • MAY 28, 2012 • A-5 PULL UP A CHAIR … | Jake Mabe
Kickin’ back in the cabin on the hill NORRIS LAKE, May 19 – Here in the little cabin on the hill, my wonderful Walden, I see singing skies and dancing waters, or so the song says. It is one of those spring Saturdays you never want to slip away. Ah, but then there is the sunset. Endings, here at least, arrive with enchantment. This place was built by my late great-uncle, Fountain City guy Ted Mabe. He and his wife, Ethel, had the cabin constructed during the Eisenhower era. His good-luck horseshoe still hangs over the door. Ethel’s Hotpoint stove still heats. I’m sipping a glass-bottled Coke on the screenedin back deck, watching the waves on the water, resting, rejuvenating.
A black crow trounces. The moment is fleeting; the bird takes flight. A few minutes ago, a crimson cardinal skipped from tree to tree. Playing in the background is a Rodney Crowell recording by way of the Knoxville Grass. (Remember them?) “Song for the Life.” Simple. Sweet. Oh, by the way, Jerry Douglas is playing dobro. (Yes, that Jerry Douglas.) The record was recorded live at Buddy’s Bar-B-Q, back in the day. The song is perfectly poignant for this magic moment. Somehow I learned how to listen, for a sound like the sun going down; the magic that morning is bringing; there’s a song for the life I have found; it keeps my feet on the ground.
Fishermen float by in a bass boat. I can’t quite catch their chatter. Lord only knows about their luck. Are the fish feisty? It matters not. Not to me. Not here. Not now. Green hues glitter as I gaze toward the azure atmosphere. Methinks I will sit a spell. Nowhere to go; no place to be. Deadlines and commitments are a county away. Jenn spotted a yard sale several streets over from this spot. She is shopping. Fine by me. Our dog, Ellie Mae, is keeping me company. I do not want to move, but move we must. In a day or two, Jenn and I will jaunt to nearby Norris, and, perhaps, to the dam. Haven’t been there in 20-some years. Is the pool still there? See
He who coaches Tennessee … Athletic director Dave Hart is on the case. He understands that Tennessee football funds the whole show and that it must be repaired. Soon. He who coaches Tennessee football needs all the help he can get. There are plenty of problems to solve. Some are predictable. Some will be exciting surprises. If we so choose, we who pose as fans can help instead of hurt. We can donate and purchase and applaud. We can boost instead of criticize. We can believe instead of doubt. No undermining. No lists of likely replacements.
and more energy. We have turned the proverbial corner. Go Vols! He who coaches the Big Marvin Orange needs King Solomon West wisdom to sort out and manage diverse personalities. Some require tender, loving care. Others respond best to If you want to do some- swift kicks to the posterior. thing extra, tell your neigh- Some seek a father figure. bors. Tennessee will probably Others are looking for big lead the world in passing. Of brother or a pal. Some can course there will be a run- grasp historical lessons. Othning attack. Kicking will be ers are still wondering about much improved. The repro- the orange pants. grammed defense will work Toughness? Required! wonders. Staff flaws have Sufficient academic success been corrected. New assis- and eligibility are also necestants bring better technique sary. Failure is not permitted.
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The view of Norris Lake from a little cabin on a hill. Photos by Jake Mabe Jenn’s photos on the Shopper-News Facebook page. When I get around to it, I’ll read last Sunday’s New York Times, Robert A. Caro’s latest thousand-pound tome on LBJ, Crowell’s memoir, and John Grisham’s “Calico Joe.” No rush. I am on “vay-cay,” as they say. My hope is you, too, have your Walden, be it the water, the ocean waves, the backyard, or the wistful “wish you were here” spot that rests in the recesses of your
mind. Go there however you can, by phone, photo, Internet or interstate. Paul Brewster and the boys are still cuttin’ bluegrass in the background. And, oh my, here comes the Jake drinks his glass-bottled tune that never fails to take Coke. me here, whether I am in Halls, Houston or a hotel in Nothing but peace, Hawaii. Feel free at all times. I’d try to forget all my A place I could use, regrets, A place I could lose And keep just the good The Tennessee blues. times. Visit Jake Mabe online at jakemabe. blogspot.com. Work and I’d sleep
Not incidentally, someone must crack the case of clubhouse thefts. Lost iPhones disrupt harmony. He who coaches Tennessee football must walk a tightrope over a deep ravine. At all caravan stops and occasional interviews, he is expected to project optimism to help fill vacant seats but he better balance his message to avoid excessive expectations. Failing to measure up can be fatal after back-to-back losing seasons. You are right, actions speak louder than words. The new sheriff is looking. He who coaches the Vols can never dare be satisfied. He can have the finest facilities, revised to his specs,
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was never used. Byrne remained calm the entire time and seemed to have a calming effect on the people we encountered. “I’m not from Tennessee, but I can relate to people through my life experiences,� said Byrne. She grew up in rural Texas and Ohio and worked in public relations in New York after college. She eventually worked at the Oakland zoo where she realized her heart belonged in animal-related work. Byrne started with Knox County Animal Control in 2007 and has seen the operations change dramatically since the agency was merged with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in 2010. “We have a lot more access to information and educational resources now,� she said. Animal control is becoming a force to be reckoned with on both a county and state level. “We can write our own search warrants at this point,� she said. During our rounds, we visited the residence of a breeder who had been cited previously because of her animals’ poor living conditions. No one was home at the time of our visit, but Byrne was still able to do some investigative work. The structure the animals were housed in had a pretty strong odor of urine around the door and windows. A crack in a wooden fence allowed her to see a couple of days’ worth of feces on the concrete, which led her to believe the animals may not be checked on as often as needed. Byrne would call the breeder later that day to discuss the situation and state necessary changes to prevent another citation. The last call of the day was to the home of a man currently on proba-
Byrne provided this photo from a closed case in which a box of puppies was thrown over the fence into a cow pasture and abandoned. Photo submitted the two indoor animals, although a dog and a cat were taken into custody from around the property because of their living conAlso from a closed case, this picture shows the only ditions. available water this dog was given to drink. Photo submitted Animal control officers speak tion for animal neglect. His plea for those who can’t ask for help deal included not keeping animals themselves. Byrne applies gentle in the house due to unlivable condi- pressure when needed, but she tions (odor of ammonia from ani- doesn’t come across as overbearing or condescending. She is a mal urine on the floor, etc.). Upon our arrival, two pit bulls cross between a horse whisperer could be seen jumping at the win- and Erin Brockovich – she knows dow inside the home. This was an the names of the animals and automatic violation. The man wasn’t people in the cases she follows and home but his wife invited Byrne in doesn’t just see them as another to inspect and showed her consider- file folder. Byrne was recently promoted able improvements had been made to the home since her husband was to corporal because of her dedication to the animals and people she charged. In an instance like this, Byrne helps. There are 10 officers currently has to decide what’s best for the working for animal control. Byanimal. The pit bulls appeared to rne says there is good camaraderie be healthy, and the woman was cooperating. Improvements had been between them and the deputies of made, so Byrne decided to leave the Sheriff’s Office; a great deal of information is shared between the
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The One who holds us … Whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. (Matthew 6: 6 NRSV) To pray is to laugh, whistle, dance on happy feet, sing, shout, and jump higher than ever before. But it is also to whisper, wonder, stumble in dark places, cry, scream or just hold a tired head in tired hands and wait. Prayer is our tired reaching out to the One who holds us closer and loves us more than we would dare imagine. – Greta Schrumm If I am honest, my favorite prayer in the world is from the movie “The Sound of Music,” when Maria first arrives at the gate of the von Trapp estate, stops dead in amazement and trepidation, and breathes, “Oh, help.” I love it for its simplicity and for its honesty. I love that it does not bother with flowery words or empty phrases. It gets right to the point, as if Maria were speaking to a dear friend who understood the need and how to supply it (which, of course, she was). I have whispered those very words – “Oh, help” – on more than one occasion. I also remember to murmur “Thank you,” when even the smallest prayer is answered. I was talking today to a
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“When you open a business, you’re doing this,” he says. Then, he rolls the dice. O’Hern is a Southern California native whose wife hails from Charleston, Tenn. He called the decision to move to Knoxville in 1985 “pretty much a nobrainer.” He studied engineering at UT, then went into research at ORNL. He even participated in a startup business in Oak Ridge. Then, he heard about the Los Angeles-based Mathnasium franchise, offering math tutoring and individual math instruction for kids. “I thought, it’s math and it’s kids, two things that are great for me,” he said. When Mathnasium opened in West Knoxville in 2008, it grew twice as fast as the previous Math-
nasium location. O’Hern and his team kept afloat through the height of the recession, and now he has another location in Chattanooga. He also operates a Mathnasium call center. O’Hern loves getting to know the students and parents who come to Mathnasium, and he loves making math understandable and fun. “The idea is that we want kids to understand math, not just memorize math facts,” he said. “My biggest thing here is to help kids with their selfconfidence. They can do it. They just need to hear it in their language.” Mathnasium uses games and fun materials to get the message across. O’Hern says 10 minutes spent playing a game with a student helps him get twice as much out of the next 50 minutes than he would devoting the whole hour to instruction. “There is a method here,” he said. “What kids think of as math is really arithmetic. Math is the study of patterns and recognizing patterns to be able to predict. The arithmetic scares them, but we sneak it in. If it’s relevant to them, it’s not scary.” For those getting started in business, O’Hern said to
Bower, 567-7615 or email denabower@comcast.net. ■ Concord UMC, 11020 Roane Drive, has started Young Adult Professionals for anyone age 22-35 who wants to network with other young business professionals in the West Knoxville area. Seasoned professionals will discuss their experiences and how to live out your faith while growing into your profession. Info: email Glenna Manning, gmanning@concordumc.com, or Kelsey Feldman, kelsing01@ comcast.net.
Youth ■ Farragut Presbyterian Church Mother’s Day Out program and preschool registration is open for the 2012-2013 school year. Info: Beth Hallman, 671-4616 or bhallman@tds.net. ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway (at the Karns Red Light) still has spaces available in the Parents Day Out and the T-N-T program for this summer, which begins June 5. Summer PDO is loads of fun for children age 1 and walking through age 5. T-N-T is for elementary school aged children and is a mixture of adventure, crafts and outings to fun places. Info: Lori or Lisa, 531-2052, or the Church office, 690-1060.
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make sure you’re following your passion. “It had better be a passion, because the hours that you spend are not going to be like a job.” Also, he advised people to “figure out realistically how long it’s going to be before you’re making any money and be prepared to live without money for that long.” O’Hern and his team always strive to keep the students engaged and the parents pleased with their results. Mathnasium can work with school-age students of any skill level. “We see some really astonishing results,” said O’Hern. “I can just guarantee that if somebody’s gone through our level eight, they’re going to rock in algebra.” Info: www.mathnasium. com or 769-6944. Shannon Carey is the Shopper-News general manager. Contact Shannon at shannon@shoppernewsnow.com.
PELLISSIPPI NOTES ■ Orientation sessions for new students, the first of which is June 8, will be offered at different times and dates at each of the college’s five campuses: Blount County, Division Street, Hardin Valley, Magnolia Avenue and Strawberry Plains. Special sessions are scheduled for tnAchieves students (first-generation college-goers participating in the tnAchieves program), for nontraditional students (25 years and older), and for parents and family members of students. Attendance is required of all first-time degree-seeking freshmen, and it is recommended for transfer students and those who have been out of school for a while. For reservation: www.pstcc.edu/admissions/ orientation or call 694-6400.
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times when I want to grab the Community http://kicko.org from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 9. Almighty by the lapels and Services Admission is $10. RSVP by demand to know, “Are you ■ Concord United Methodist emailing event@kicko.org or paying attention? Why don’t Church’s Caregiver Supcall 523-4956. you do something about this?” port Group, affiliated with (I trust that God understands Alzheimer’s Tennessee Inc., Music services meets 10 to 11:30 a.m. each my frustration and can hanfirst Tuesday in Room 226 dle my impertinence.) ■ First Christian Church on at the church, 11020 Roane And that is usually when I Gay Street will host the JeriDrive. Susie Stiles Wilson, licho Brass Band from Chatremember what one of my facensed clinical social worker tanooga at 3 p.m. Saturday, vorite preachers said from the and elder care coordinator June 9. Free admission. The pulpit one Sunday morning with the Monica Franklin band will also play during the years ago. It made me squirm Elder Law Practice will be 10 a.m. worship service Sunat that moment, and it makes the guest speaker June 5. day, June 10. Everyone is inme squirm every time I think Anyone in the community vited to both performances. about it. He said, “Whenever who gives care to an elderly Info: jerichobrassband.org. individual is invited. Refreshwe ask God why God isn’t do■ Second Baptist Church, ments will be served. Info: ing something about a bad 777 Public Safety Drive in 675-2835. situation, just remember that Clinton, will welcome the God asks us the same quesMcKameys for the annual Fundraisers tion: ‘Why aren’t you?’ ” “Hometown Singing” Friday In my work, we see a and sales and Saturday, June 8-9. Special guests The Inspirations steady stream of need – ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 will perform 7:30 p.m. Friday folks who need help, enOak Ridge Highway, will and the Primitive Quartet couragement, advice, a host a benefit concert to will perform 6 p.m. Saturday. listening ear, a referral, a help a church family in need Reserved seating is $15 and “You can do this,” or a “Go, of a specially equipped vegeneral admission is $13. get ’em, Tiger!” If ever folks hicle to accommodate their Tickets or info: 800-254-3047 young son who requires a needed to hear that there is or 457-3678. feeding tube, oxygen equip“One who holds us closer ment and a full-time nurse. and loves us more than we Choir director Jean Osborne Rec programs would dare imagine,” it is and vocalist Jo Ludwig will ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 the folks I see in my office. perform a full-length proOak Ridge Highway, holds So I keep a candle burngram 4 p.m. Sunday, June a beginner yoga class Moning in my office every day. 3. Everyone is invited and days from 6-7 p.m. upstairs I get accused – facetiously, donations will be accepted. in the family life center. I think – of being a fireInfo: 690-1060. Cost is $10 per class or $40 bug. But the truth is, that ■ Park West Church, 7635 for five classes. Bring a mat, candle is one of the ways Middlebrook Pike, will host towel and water. Info: Dena I pray. Its aroma and its smoke reach heavenward, and every time I think about it, see it or smell it, I whisper Maria’s prayer. ■ UT is partnering with the senior supply chain execu“Oh, help.”
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Emanuel to play for Hendrix Webb School of Knoxville senior Mary Julia Emanuel has committed to play field hockey at Hendrix College. Webb head field hockey coach Allison Hodges said, “We are so proud of our first collegelevel player. Mary Julia’s a ferocious player and a force to be reckoned with.” She continued to say, “Her never-give-up attitude got us through many tough games.” Photo submitted
Coleman Akin, Jimmy Weir and Nick Sisco perform with Bearden High School teacher Barry Faust as the Harpdogs for the WDVX Blue Plate Special. Faust, a gym teacher and track coach, is retiring this year. Photo by Wendy Smith
BHS track coach and blues man retires By Wendy Smith Barry Faust has taught Bearden High School students how to run and jump for more than a decade. But now the gym teacher and track coach will put away his whistle and focus on blowing his harp. After coaching at the 2012 TSSAA State Track Meet and performing at two venues with the Bearden harmonica club, the Harpdogs, he will retire. The kids he’s taught in class, on the field and in after-school jam sessions, have been the highlight of his A.L. Lotts Elementary School 5th grader Hailee Phifer brings career, he says. They’ve been back memories of “Little House on the Prairie” while feed- his best friends since he came ing horse “Rambo” during Laura Ingalls Wilder Day. All 4th to Bearden. graders celebrated the author with costumes, a play, horse “They’re not supposed to and buggy rides around the parking lot and a sack lunch on be your friends, but somethe school grounds with parents and teachers. The annual times people don’t want to festivities have been produced for several years under the guidance of 4th grade teacher Kathy Alexander. Hailee is a member of the 5th grade student leadership team and was helping out for the day. Photo by S. Barrett
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learn from a teacher. But if I’m their friend, they can learn from me.” Faust grew up in the Philadelphia area. He taught himself to play the harmonica while in high school and learned more from his students when he became a teacher there. It was the city, he says, so his students knew a thing or two about the blues. When he moved to East Tennessee, he was a volunteer track coach at Sevier County and Seymour high schools before landing a teaching job at Central High School. He taught at Central for a year before moving to Bearden. He taught wellness and weight training, and coached
hurdlers, sprinters and jumpers on the track team. The photos of six state champions that hang outside his former office door are part of the legacy he will leave behind. The other part is the music that several students have used as a springboard to join bands. Music is a universal language that allows you to speak to anyone, Faust says. He’s been teaching that language, on both the harmonica and guitar, most of his life. He plans to continue teaching from his South Knoxville home. Working with the Harpdogs was fun, he says, because the kids wanted to be there. “I liked to see them grow musically and play music to-
gether. I liked watching them have fun.” A small but committed group of students will play with him on the WDVX Blue Plate Special at noon Friday, June 1, at the Knoxville Visitors Center. They will also perform at “Blues in the Vineyard,” which begins at noon Saturday, June 2, at Nolichucky Vineyard in Russellville, Tenn. He knows he’ll miss the students as he steps down from teaching, but he’s confident that he’s made a difference. While there’s an increasing emphasis on testing in education, he says, he focused on teaching life skills. “I teach the same things as mom and dad. But they believed me.”
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Proud to be an American Webb School of Knoxville senior Dylan Rasnick has committed to swim at American University. He has competed for the Spartan swimming and diving team throughout his high school career. Webb’s head swim coach Lizzie Fleming said Dylan has been one of the most versatile male athletes they’ve ever had on the squad. Fleming added that Dylan’s enthusiasm and spirit toward the sport “will be greatly missed next year.” Photo submitted
SPORTS NOTES ■ Chota Canoe and Kayak School will be held Friday through Sunday, June 15-17, and will include whitewater, touring or canoe tripping. Cost is $115 and includes weekend instruction, two nights camping and more. Info: 288-3249 or www. discoveret.org/chota/canoe_school_main.htm. ■ Roane State annual Boys Basketball Camp for boys
age 8-14 will be held Monday through Friday, June 18-22. It will be taught by Raiders coach Randy Nesbit. The cost is $115. Info: 8824583. ■ A golf tournament will be hosted by Sons of the American Legion at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 16, at Three Ridges Golf Course, 6101 Wise Springs Road. All proceeds will help several youth organizations in East Tennessee. Advance registration is preferred. Info: Josh Plane,
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■ Baseball tournaments will be Friday through Sunday, June 1-3, and Friday through Sunday, June 8-10, at Halls Community Park. Open to all, Tee ball to 14U. Info: 9925504 or email hcpsports@ msn.com. ■ Camp 76 Youth Football Camp will be held 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 16, at the Johnny Long Training Academy, 2598 Willow Point Way. All boys ages 6-18 are invited and will be divided into age groups. Cost is $50. Proceeds benefit The Harry Galbreath Foundation in memory of the former Vol. Sack lunches will be provided. Info: www.camp76. com. ■ City People Downtown DASH one mile run will be held 7 p.m. Friday, June 1, beginning on Union Avenue. Info: www.citypeople.org.
Goddard to dance at University of Memphis Bearden High School senior and dance team captain Katie Goddard signs a letter of intent to dance at the University of Memphis. She is joined by Memphis representative Wes Gentry; (back) her mother Mindy Landry; teacher sponsors Tammy McKibben, Christi Lechner and Angie Ford; and coach Hannah Keathley. Goddard received academic and dance scholarships. Photo submitted
■ The 10th annual KARM Dragon Boat Festival will be held 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at The Cove at Concord Park. Deadline to register is Monday, June 11. Info: 742-4306 or www.knoxville.racedragonboats.com. ■ Knoxville Youth Athletics
will host its annual summer track and field program for local youth ages 5-18 Tuesday, May 29, through Saturday, June 23. Practices are held 6:30 to 8 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday. Registration is $40 (maximum $95 per family). Info: www.
ktcyouthathletics.org or call 385-6237. ■ Larry Simcox-Diamond Baseball summer camps will be held 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Wednesday, June 11-13, for ages 6-11 and 1-4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, June 11-12, for middle school
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KIDS NOTES ■ Story Time with Miss Helen, 11 a.m. Thursday, May 31, at Smart Toys and Books, 9700 Kingston Pike in Franklin Square. ■ Ijams Story Time: “The Hungry Thing” by Jan Slepian and Ann Seidler, 1 p.m. Thursday, May 31. A fun craft is included. Free, but a donation appreciated. To register: 577-4717, ext. 110.
A.L. Lotts Elementary School 1st graders Jaclyn Smith and Ashlyn McElhaney get rowdy during a game of “Splash Bombs” where they take turns tossing a wet ball back and forth while a song plays. When the song stops, the goal is to not be the person holding the ball.
■ “Mommy and Me” art classes at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon Friday, June 1, at Smart Toys and Books. $5 materials fee; reservations required in advance. Ages 2 and up. ■ Game/craft demo, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at Smart Toys and Books. Handson trials with and demonstrations of newly arriving games. ■ Thomas Play Day, 10-11 a.m. Monday, June 4, at Smart Toys and Books. Play with trains, hear a story and enjoy a snack, Ages 2 and up. Reservations required in advance. No charge.
A.L. Lotts Elementary School 1st grader Roberto Polar shows his disappointment as the marble he grabbed with his toes falls back into a kiddie pool full of water. Students enjoyed a day of wacky games such as “Pickin’ Up Marbles” during the school’s Fun Day. Other activities included rubber ducky and sailboat races and an obstacle course. Photos by S. Barrett
Vacation Bible School - 2012 Black Oak Heights Baptist Church, 405 Black Oak Drive, will have Rockstars of the Bible 6-9 p.m. June 3-8, for ages 3 through 5th grade, with crafts, games, music, worship, snacks and “living” Bible stories. Friday night will be Family Night. Info: 689-5397 or www.bohbc.org.
Farragut Presbyterian Church will have Adventures on Promise Island 9 a.m. to noon June 4-8, for ages 3 years through 5th grade. $10 covers supplies, snacks and T-shirts. Info or to register: 966-9547 or www.vacationbibleschool.com/FarragutPresbyterian.
Black Oak Ridge Baptist Church, 6404 Old Maynardville Pike, will have Amazing Wonders Aviation 6:30 to 9 p.m. June 11-15, for ages 4 and up. Nursery will be provided. There will be games, crafts, gifts on family night, complete meals each night and more. The church will pick you up if you schedule ahead of time. Info: 219-8589.
Fellowship Christian Church, 746 Tazewell Pike, will have Amazing Wonders Aviation VBS 7-9 p.m. June 4-8, with classes for all ages, including adults. All are welcome.
Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, 9132 Kingston Pike, will have Sky VBS 8:45 a.m. to noon, June 4-7, for ages 4 through rising 6th graders. Pre-register by May 30 or walk-up register June 4. Info or to register: www.cspc.net/vbs or 291-5206. Central Baptist Church of Fountain City, 5364 North Broadway, will have Amazing Wonders Aviation 9 a.m. to noon, June 4-8. Pre-register online at www.cbcfc.org. Info: 688-2421. Christ United Methodist Church, June 18-22 from 6:30pm-8:45pm. Operation Overboard (Cokesbury Church has graphic on their website) Register your child online at www.christumcknox.com. Info: 922-1412, ask for Heather. Church Street United Methodist Church, 900 Henley Street, will have Bible Olympics: Champions of God’s Word, 9:30 a.m. to noon, June 18-21, for ages 3 years to 5th grade. There will be Bible study, stories, crafts, games and snacks. Info or to register: www.churchstreetumc.org or 521-0282. Farragut Church of Christ, 136 Smith Road, will have Bean Acres VBS 8:30 a.m. to noon, June 18-22, for ages 3 years to 5th grade. Info or to register: www. farragutchurch.org or 966-5025.
First Baptist Concord, 11704 Kingston Pike, will have The Genesis File June 10-17. Info or to register: 966-9791 or www. fbconcord.org/kids. Grace Baptist Church, 7171 Oak Ridge Highway, will have a Summer Spectacular 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 20-22, for ages 2 through 5th grade. The Adventure Squad will return for another action-packed adventure with music, drama, nightly giveaways and fun. Info or to register: www.gracebc.org. Graveston Baptist Church, 8319 Clapps Chapel Road, will have Amazing Wonders Aviation VBS 6-8 p.m. June 3-8, with dinner served each night. June 8 will be VBS Blow-Out with barbecue, bounce houses, music, giveaways including Dollywood tickets, bikes, an iPod Shuffle and more. Info: 686-0186 or www.graveston.org. Greenway Baptist Church, 2809 Addison Dr., will have Amazing Wonders Aviation 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 11-15. Karns Church of Christ, 6612 Beaver Ridge Road, will have Christian Academy, Training Superheroes for God, starting at 6:30 p.m. June 24-27, with classes for all ages. Info: 691-7411 or www. karnscoc.org. Milan Baptist Church, 1101 Maynardville Highway, will have Amazing Wonders Aviation VBS 6:45 to 9 p.m. Sunday-Fri-
BIBLE OLYMPICS: Champions of God’s Word June 18-21 9:30am - Noon Ages 3 years to 5th grade To register your child, go to www.churchstreetumc.org. Select Contact Us from the drop-down menu and choose VBS registration.
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day, June 3-8, with classes for nurseryaged children through adults. Info: 992-8128 or www.milanbc.org. Nave Hill Baptist Church, will host VBS 7-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 4-8. Everyone is invited. New Beverly Baptist Church, 3320 New Beverly Church Road, will have Sky VBS 6:15 to 9 p.m. June 11-15, with themed days, music, food, crafts, games and inflatables. Info: www.newbeverly.org or 546-0001. Powell Church, 323 W. Emory Road, will have Adventures on Promise Island 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 11-15, for ages 4 through 5th grade, with Family Night on June 15. Info or to register: 9382711 or www.powellchurch.com. Salem Baptist Church will have Amazing Wonders Aviation 9 a.m. to noon, June 11-15, for ages 4 years to 5th grade. Info or to register, 922-3490. Sharon Baptist Church, 7916 Pedigo Road, will have Amazing Wonders Aviation 6:15 to 9 p.m. June 10-15, for ages 3 years to 8th grade, with adult classes
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6:40 to 7:40 p.m. Info or the register: 938-7075 or www.sharonbconline.com. Smithwood Baptist Church, 4914 Jacksboro Pike, will have Sky VBS 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 18-22, for ages 3 through completed 5th grade. Info or to register: 689-5448 or www.smithwood.org. Son Light Baptist Church off Rifle Range Road will have Adventures on Promise Island 6:45 to 9 p.m. June 18-22, with classes for all ages and dinner provided. Commencement will be held at 6 p.m. June 24. Info: 922-5501. Union Baptist Church of Halls, 8244 Old Maynardville Highway, will have Amazing Wonders Aviation 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. June 10-15, with a kick-off and registration at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 6. Info: 922-7714 or www.unionbaptisthalls.org. Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Merchant Drive, will have Amazing Wonders Aviation 9 a.m. to noon, June 4-8, for ages 4 years through 6th grade. There will be crafts, snacks, music and inflatables. Info: www.wmbc.net or 688-4343.
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Children may pre-register through May 30 by going to www.cspc.net/vbs or call the VBS HOTLINE: 291-5206 Walk-up registration available June 4
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The real signs of drowning By Rob Webb What does Hollywood teach us a b o u t d row n i ng? On the silver screen, drowning victims yell for help and wave f ra nt ic a l ly Webb to those on shore alerting lifeguards to their plight. This dramatized version of a dangerous situation gives people
an unrealistic view of what drowning really looks like. In a real drowning situation, a victim can slip quickly and quietly under the water before anyone recognizes the danger. Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death in children 15 and under. According to the Centers for Disease Control, an estimated 750 children will drown next year, and about 375 of them will drown within 25 yards of a parent or adult. In 10 percent of those
drownings, the adult will notice them, but not realize the serious warning signs until it is too late. Drowning victims often cannot get their mouths above the water long enough to inhale to call for help. Their limbs will be busy under the surface pushing down on the water, trying to bring their mouths above the surface to breathe. Their bodies will be upright with no evidence of a kick or struggle. These are signs of something called Instinctive Drowning Response. Once this critical point is reached, a rescuer may have as little as 20 to 60 seconds to save a child before he or she slips beneath the surface. If someone is waving and calling for help, the
situation is still grave. This is a sign of aquatic distress, which can quickly escalate to Instinctive Drowning Response. Watch for these warning signs of Instinctive Drowning Response: ■ Mouth submerged or head tilted back with mouth open ■ Eyes closed or glassy, unable to focus ■ Hair over forehead or eyes ■ Vertical position in water ■ Hyperventilating or gasping ■ Appear to be climbing an invisible ladder. When supervising a child in the water, remove all distractions, stay alert and know basic CPR. Don’t let Hollywood fool you.
Linnie Sexton supervises her daughter, Riley, while enjoying a day at the lake. May is National Water Safety month, and Rural/ Metro urges parents to supervise their children while enjoying water activities. Photo submitted Know the real signs of drowning, and swimming can be a safe and fun ac-
tivity for your family this summer. Rob Webb is East Tennessee Division General Manager for Rural/Metro.
BEARDEN SHOPPER-NEWS • MAY 28, 2012 • A-11
NEWS FROM WEBB SCHOOL OF KNOXVILLE
Congratulations to Webb School’s Class of 2012… National Merit Scholarship Program Recognition
Advanced Placement Scholarship * From the classes of 2012 & 2011
■ 1 Webb student earned a National AP Scholar Award ■ 10 members of the Class of 2012 were named National Merit Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program competition. National AP Scholar Awards are granted to students who receive Of the more than 1.5 million students in some 22,000 high schools, nationwide, who entered the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2010 PSAT/NMSQT as juniors, fewer than one percent of the nation’s high school seniors were designated National Merit Semifinalists, and even fewer were named Finalists.
an average score of at least 4 on a 5-point scale on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams.
■ 31 Webb students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award The AP Scholar with Distinction Award is granted to students who earn an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
■ 9 members of the Class of 2012 were named National Merit Commended Scholars in the National Merit Scholarship Program. ■ 21 Webb students earned an AP Scholar with Honor Award Commended Scholars placed among the top five percent of the more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program competition.
Sixteen percent of Webb’s senior class earned National Merit Program recognition.
The AP Scholar with Honor Award is given to students who achieve an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
■ 24 Webb students earned an AP Scholar Award The AP Scholar Award is granted to students who received scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
■ All 118 graduates were extended 440 offers of admission to 154 different colleges and universities, including: ■ Elon University ■ Emory University ■ Case Western Reserve University ■ Rice University ■ Cornell University ■ Georgetown University ■ Grinnell College ■ Duke University ■ University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill ■ Georgia Tech ■ Carnegie Mellon University ■ Harvard University ■ Connecticut College ■ Middlebury College ■ Johns Hopkins University ■ Parsons The New School for Design ■ Syracuse University ■ Oberlin College ■ Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ■ University of Michigan ■ University of Georgia ■ University of Pennsylvania ■ Tufts University ■ College of William and Mary ■ University of Tennessee ■ University of Texas, Austin ■ Vanderbilt University ■ Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology ■ University of Virginia ■ Wake Forest University ■ Sarah Lawrence College ■ Washington University, and another 120-plus fine schools.
■ Received more than $5.8 million in scholarship offers
Webb School of Knoxville… outstanding academic preparation to succeed in an increasingly competitive world and a graduating class worthy of great praise. WEBB SCHOOL OF KNOXVILLE • 9800 WEBB SCHOOL DRIVE • WEBBSCHOOL.ORG
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Think first and avoid summer injuries Every year nearly 600,000 children are treated in emergency rooms for traumatic injuries. Twenty percent of these injuries are permanently disabling. Head and spinal cord injuries happen quickly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a fun dive can lead to a lifetime of paralysis and rehabilitation. Fortunately, many of these devastating injuries are preventable. Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center and the national â&#x20AC;&#x153;ThinkFirstâ&#x20AC;? program hope to lower the number of summer injuries by teaching parents and children how to play safely in the water and on the playground and to avoid dangerous collisions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We see the devastating injuries that can happen when kids dive into shallow water or donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wear a helmet when biking, boarding or riding an ATV,â&#x20AC;? says Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center nurse and Knoxville Area â&#x20AC;&#x153;ThinkFirstâ&#x20AC;? Director Karen HodgsonHolland.
You know that too much sun is bad and can lead to a variety of skin problems â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even skin cancer. But no matter how careful you try to be, there may be occasions when your unexpected reward for a great day at the beach is a blistering sunburn. So how do you treat a mild sunburn? Sunburned skin turns red and feels warm when countless tiny blood vessels under the skin expand to rush more blood to the sun-damaged area to aid healing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anything cool that stays on the skin can help,â&#x20AC;? says Dr. James Kirksey of the Fort Sanders Regional Emergency Department. A summer sunburn tip: Keep a bottle of moisturizing lotion in Dr. Kirksey the refrigerator during the summer months. If you suffer sunburn, rub the cooling lotion on your skin. Repeat as often as needed. Clean, moist towels used as cool compresses also will make burns feel better. Soaking in a cool bath can help as well. Topical creams containing cortisone may soothe your hot skin. Anti-inďŹ&#x201A;ammatory drugs like aspirin and ibuprofen offer some relief from pain and inďŹ&#x201A;ammation. Check with your doctor to ďŹ nd out which of these remedies are right for you.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope to increase awareness and prevention by teaching kids to use the feet ďŹ rst/ think ďŹ rst guidelines. If you think before doing, you can eliminate traumatic injuries.â&#x20AC;? Patricia Neal Rehabilitation and â&#x20AC;&#x153;ThinkFirstâ&#x20AC;? present free educational safety programs to school and community groups throughout the year. For more information about Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center or the â&#x20AC;&#x153;ThinkFirstâ&#x20AC;? program, call (865) 541-1208.
Play it safe this summer! Summer is the most common season for unintentional injuries. Not taking safety precautions while working or playing outdoors can often lead to an unexpected trip to the Emergency Room. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Starting around Memorial Day and throughout the summer weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see an increase in the number of sprains, broken bones, burns and heat-related illnesses,â&#x20AC;? says Dr. Elizabeth Hull, medical director of the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Emergency Department. â&#x20AC;&#x153;More people are outdoors and active in the warm months, and unfortunately, many overdo it and end up here.â&#x20AC;?
Heat safety When the mercury rises, so do incidents of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Dr. Hull says hot temperatures are especially dangerous for the very young and the very old. Dr. Hull â&#x20AC;&#x153;Elderly people
hidden objects beneath the surface. Alcoholic beverages and water sports are also a dangerous combination. Alcohol can impair your judgment while swimming or boating. Alcohol is a factor in more than half of all drowning deaths among young men.
Outdoor activities may take medications or have heart conditions that make it harder for their bodies to dissipate heat. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s smaller organ systems make them more prone to dehydration,â&#x20AC;? explains Dr. Hull. People of all ages should avoid strenuous activity outside during the hottest times of the day and drink plenty of ďŹ&#x201A;uids, wear light clothing and take frequent â&#x20AC;&#x153;cooling breaks.â&#x20AC;? Symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke can include weakness, dizziness, nausea and muscle cramps. If you suspect someone is suffering from the
extreme heat, move them to a cool area and encourage them to slowly sip water. Dr. Hull advises seeking medical attention if symptoms arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t subsiding and you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t resume your normal activities.
Water safety As hot temperatures and water-related activities increase, so do the number of accidents. People shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t swim or boat alone. Avoid a serious head or neck injury by not diving, but always going feet ďŹ rst into a stream or lake. Know the depth of the water and be mindful of
Head injuries and general contusions are also more prevalent during the summer months. Dr. Hull stresses the importance of wearing a helmet when participating in activities such as biking, rollerblading or skateboarding. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wearing head protection is one of the best ways to avoid a devastating brain injury,â&#x20AC;? says Dr. Hull. For a safe summer Dr. Hull says common sense and injury prevention can help keep you out of the Emergency Room. For more information about the Fort Sanders Regional Emergency Department, call (865) 673-FORT (3678) or go to www.fsregional.com.
What not to put on sunburn: â&#x2013; Butter or petroleum jelly. Greasy salves can hold heat in the wound and slow healing. â&#x2013; Abrasive soaps or hot water. Besides adding more heat to sunburn, hot water is more drying than cold water because it leaches out body oils, say the experts. â&#x2013; Ice. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use ice directly on a sunburn. The intense cold is a shock to the skin. Instead, try wrapping ice or frozen vegetables in a towel and placing the towel on your skin. â&#x2013; Perfumes or colognes. The chemicals in them can irritate skin that already is hurt.
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Ankle arthritis By Theresa Edwards Ankle arthritis can be a painful condition for many people, and Dr. Tracy Pesut of Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics presented Parkwest’s lunch and learn seminar at the Strang Senior Center explaining what it is, some nonsurgical options and surgery procedures. Unlike the hip and knee, ankle arthritis is less common. It usually occurs as a result of trauma caused by injuries or abnormal biomechanics caused by flat feet or high arches. Radiology will show arthritic changes in the ankle usually within two years of an injury if it is going to occur. Some natural methods of treatment which help in some cases include tart
cherry juice to ease the pain and swelling, cinnamon and glucosamine/ chondroitin supplements. Pain and anti-inflammatory medicines can help with comfort, but Pesut warned these can cause side effects. Corticosteroid (CS) injections are sometimes helpful. Some people experience positive results from hyaluronic acid, but it is not FDA approved for ankles. Another option Pesut discussed was bracing and shoewear modifications. The problem she pointed out with bracing is that it limits movement of the ankle which can cause stiffness, increasing the arthritic condition. Although nonsurgical
Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics presented a seminar on ankle arthritis at the Strang Senior Center. Shown are physician coordinator Amy Selby, Tracy A. Pesut, M.D., and clinic director Rhonda Byrd. Photo by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com
options are Pesut’s first recommendation, certain conditions warrant surgery. She explained the
HEALTH NOTES ■ A demonstration of the Alexander Technique, a practical method for learning to move with more ease, will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, at Lawson McGhee library, 500 W. Church Ave. Admission is free but preregistration is required. Info: Lilly Sutton, 3877600 or www.lillysutton.com.
Momma is a 3-year-old black domestic short hair who loves affection. She has an adoption fee of $75 and can be visited at Young-Williams Animal Village on Kingston Pike at Bearden Hill. Hours there and at the main center on Division Street are noon to 6 p.m. daily. Visit www. young-williams.org to see photos of all of the center’s adoptables and call 215-6599 for more information about each pet.
Count on us. 10512 Lexington Dr., Ste. 500 • 218-WEST
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■ 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. ■ The Healthy Living Kitchen Team at the University of Tennessee Medical Center has published a cookbook called “A Recipe for Life.” It is available for $35 at the gift shop or online at www.utmedicalcen-
a NuvaRING VAGINAL RING CONTRACEPTIVE between 2001 & the present & suffered a stroke or heart attack or developed blood clots, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles Johnson. 1-800-535-5727
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acres adjoining Catoosa Wildlife, in Island Ford Creek w/mtn. views. For more info. call 423215-2210 after 5pm
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1-2 PLOTS, Oak Ridge Memorial Park, Oak Ridge, sold out garden. $2300 ea. 865-660-6610. 2 CEM. plots, Highland West, $2500 both, Call 865-297-2535.
WE ARE LOOKING to expand our family through adoption. If 2 LOTS located at Sherwood Memorial you are pregnant and Gardens, $1500 ea. considering an adoption obo. 719-291-9246; plan, please contact 865-524-4575. us at 1-866-918-4482. We have a lot of love 4 CEMETERY LOTS, to give. Woodlawn Cemetery, www.lindaanddave.com Section B, $1100 each. Private owner 865-922-4028 For Sale By Owner 40a REDUCED TO SALE $253,500 "as is" and buyer pays all closing fees; Or Rent, $1300. Tellico Village, aprx. 2700 SF, 4BR, 3 1/2BA w/bonus, 2 car gar., 4 1/2% assumable FHA loan. 423-388-5168. ***Web ID# 983580***
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1 ACRE with 3 BR, 2 BA 1056 heated SF home, 9 yrs old, located at 9901 Dutchtown Rd. FSBO. Asking $109,900 & owner will finance with $5,000 down. Call Bill at 877-4885060 ext 323 495+ KNOX AREA FORECLOSURES $150-750K Call for a complete list! 865.291.0355 The Holli McCray Group at Keller Williams 865.694.5904 FOX DEN *Ow ner F in anc ing* Upper bracket corporate hom e. Cus tom built, 5400 Sq Ft. 4BR, 4.5BA on golf course. Contact Brackfield & Assoc. 691-8195
Condos- Townhouses 42 2 BR, 2 BA, 1 level, 1911 SF, sunrm, 2 c. gar., gated comm., $204,900. 865-806-8430
Farms & Land
■ Stop Smoking: 1-800-7848669 (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. each third Tuesday at Cherokee Health Systems, 2018 Western Ave. Info: Rebecca Gill, 602-7807 or www. namiknox.org.
‘Bark in the Park’ How many chances do you get to party with your best friend – you know, the real one, with four legs?
Sara Barrett
Critter Tales
The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley will host its 18th annual “Bark in the Park” from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, June 9, on Market Square. There will be games, vendors, food and a silent auction. This is truly something everyone ■ UT Hospice Adult Grief in the family can enjoy Support, for any adult who is (except maybe the cats). suffering loss, meets 5 to 6:30 After the event, people p.m. each first and third Tuesday can participate in the in the UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is “Light Up the Darkness served. Info or to reserve a spot: Memorial Walk” starting ■ UT Hospice conducts ongoing orientation sessions for adults (18 and older) interested in becoming volunteers with its program. No medical experience is required. Training is provided. Info: Penny Sparks, 544-6279.
at 9 p.m. Folks and their dogs will walk from Market Square to the State Street garage in memory of a lost pet or person. Registration for the walk is $20 ($25 day of) and includes a T-shirt, glow bracelet, a customizable racing bib for your dog and a membership to the humane society. With your membership, you will also receive 10 percent off all products and services at Adopt-a-Pet and Fix-aPet. While we’re on the subject of the Humane Society, it is currently in dire need of pet food to stock its “no questions asked” food pantry. Folks in the area can receive help from the pantry to feed their animals if a hardship arises such as job loss, a medical issue, etc. All donations can be dropped off at 6717 Kingston Pike.
All participants of the “Light Up the Darkness Memorial Walk” will receive a glow bracelet like this. Photo submitted
Also on the calendar for June 9 is a celebration of PetCo’s National Adoption Weekend. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Young-Williams Animal Center will have an off-site adoption event at the PetCo in Farragut on Brooklawn Street. This is a great opportunity to add to your family since the adoption fees will be discounted, and every adopted dog can go home with a large bag of food for 50 percent off. Info: http://www.petco. c o m /p e t c o _ P a g e _ P C _ petadoptionshome.aspx. To contact Sara, call her at 218-9378 or email her at barretts@shoppernewsnow.com.
Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277.
15 Acreage- Tracts 46 Apts - Furnished 72 General 109 Dogs 141 Building Materials 188 Boats Motors 232 Autos Wanted 253 Imports 262 Paving CATOOSA Property, WALBROOK STUDIOS HOUSECLEANING, CAVALIER / BIS- Ladders, Aluminum type SUNTRACKER We Are Paying Top Nissan Altima 2.5 SL, hunter's retreat, 6.4 F/T no nights or HONS, white & red, 1, 40 ft $375; 32 ft. PARTY BARGE, Dollar For Your Junk 2007, 1 owner, leather,
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■ Cancer survivor support groups, Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings and Tuesday evenings, at the Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Support groups for cancer caregivers, Monday evenings. Cancer family bereavement group, Thursday evenings. Info: 546-4661 or www.cancersupportet.org.
ter.org. Info: 305-6877. ■ Lung cancer support group meets 6 p.m. each third Monday at Baptist West Cancer Center, 10820 Parkside Drive. No charge, light refreshments served. Info: Trish or Amanda, 218-7081.
The Covenant lecture Strang Senior Center differences between various procedures, the heal- will be closed Monday, “Alzheimer’s care and ising process and possible May 28, for Memorial Day, sues” will be noon Wednesday, June 6, at Strang. and will reopen Tuesday. complications.
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Duplexes
weekends. 4-person team, West Knox location. Call The Maids at 670-0025.
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MOVE-IN READY 1 BR duplex close to UT, appls incl. + washer & dryer, $475/mo. 865-457-8362 or 865-936-2887
Soda Cooler & 2 door coolers, kitchen accessories for sale CALL 865-235-7622
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ADOPTION. Houses - Unfurnished 74 CATS & KITTENS Full vet. $65. 865-765-3400 CLAXTON-Powell, 3 BR www.happypawskitttenrescue.org 2 BA, spacious, convenient, 1st/L/DD HIMALAYAN Kittens, No pets. 865-748-3644 CFA, Seal Point & Torti, S&W, $350. Halls/Gibbs, 2 BR, 1 BA 865-548-9205 WD conn., no pets. $500 mo. & $500 sec. dep. 1 PERSIAN FLAT yr. lse req. 6512 Archer Face Kittens, diff. Rd. 865-388-2736 colors. Adorable. 423-627-4426.
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Dogs 141 HIGHLAND MEM. $2,100 ea; $7,800 for CONDO FOR RENT, North Knox, 2 BR, 2 AKITA PUPS, CKC, all 4. Mountain full BA, 1 car gar. 2 Fem., health warr., views. 865-386-1630 Near East Towne. S&W. $450 ea. 615-273HIGHLAND MEMORIAL $750/mo. No pets. 2778, 615-631-0346 WEST, Garden of 4 865-389-8244 gospels, 4 plots, $8000 AMERICAN BULLDOG Ftn City Area. Condo cash. 541-944-1316 pups, born 3/20/12. Lease to Purchase. NKC Reg. 1st shots. 2BR, 2.5BA. $800/mo. Asking $400. 865-414-9562 + $40/mo. HOA. Real Estate Wanted 50 ***Web ID# 986067*** Cal l 8 6 5 -6 7 9 -8 10 5 Border Collie puppies, ABCA reg, blk & Pay Cash, Take over Wanted To Rent 82 wht, $175 ea. 423payments. Repairs 240-8178; 423-365-6076 not a problem. Any BOSTON TERRIERS situation. 865-712-7045 AKC, M & F, Shots Ret. Private Detective WE BUY HOUSES & wormed. $400. Author needs 1-2BR Any Reason, Any Condition & house 865-925-1536 on secluded, 865-548-8267 ***Web ID# 985873*** private property with www.ttrei.com rent reduced in exCAVACHONS - Nonchange for security shedding, few if any light caretaker in the Knox area. Investment Prop-Sale 61 and/or duties. 865-323-0937 Almost 9 mos. old, spayed/neutered, INVESTMENT Oppty microchipped, 2 BR, full bsmt. brother & sister, w/exterior entrance, very playful & covered front porch lovable. $650 ea. the length of house, Trucking Opportunities 106 865-599-0398 needs some work. $44,900. 865-523-1198 DRIVERS CLASS-B ***Web ID# 986199*** CDL: Great Pay & Home-Time! NoForced Dispatch! New singles from Dublin terminal to General 109 surrounding states. 888-567-4861
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PARKVIEW INDEPENDENT FULL-TIME POSITION LIVING FOOD SERVICE, LAUNDRY 930752MASTER & GENERAL FLOATER Ad Size 2 x 2 for allwntd shifts. Apts - Unfurnished 71 bw NW help THE OLD CITY <ec> FOOD SERVERS, 4-8pm 1BR, 1BA, studio apt.
RETAIL SPACES for rent, (2) 32x40 avail. Hwy. 66, Sevierville high traffic 865-577-5028
in the Heart of the Old City. Hrdwd flrs, new carpet, new tile, DW, disposal, W/D conn.,
FAMILY FARM with small farmhouse, Must see to appreciate. 2 BR 1 BA stor. bldg, Sorry NO Pets. covered carport, on $525/mo. + $525 DD & 14 acres farm land, 1st mo. rent due at cleared pasture land time of signing lease. w/some wood land. A min. of 1 yr. lease 1 mi. from Wartburg req. For more info. city limits on Catoosa or to see, call Ghippi Rd., 3 mi. from Catoosa Wildlife area. Lee or Connie Taylor at (865) 524-4974, For more info. 423-215-2210 after 5pm Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:30pm.
All days available. Background & drug screen required.
Apply in Person, M-F 8am - 4pm
Parkview Senior Living 10914 Kingston Pike
1st shot, very dear. $400. 865-216-5770. ***Web ID# 987194***
Chihuahua Puppies 7 wks, shots/wormed 865-932-2333. ***Web ID# 986112***
$275; wooden step 300 lb., 16 ft. $165. 10 ft. $95. 898-5664
WEERES 2006 20' TERRA COTTA Roof Pontoon, w/50HP Tiles, 20,000 tiles ready for hauling. Johnson, incl. cvr. & trlr. $9500. 865-680-2656 $1 ea. Call Al at 6885657 or 637-0827.
Chihuahua small babies, appleheads, pretty Lawn-Garden Equip. 190 colors, S&W, Regis., $250 up. 865-387-2859 ***Web ID# 984222*** CRAFTSMAN 36" tow behind tiller, 8.75 HP, DACHSHUNDS MINI B & S eng., exc. cond. Mix, M & F, lots of $750. 423-346-9715 colors. 1st shot. $300$450. 865-216-5770 ***Web ID# 987196*** $200. 865-671-3894 or 865-604-0012 GOLDENDOODLE, Rare black male, 5 mos. old, $650. 865- Buildings for Sale 191 671-3894, 865-604-0012 SUMMER METAL Golden Retriever Pups, BUILDINGS reg., shots/ wormed $250. 865-382-4199, Pre-Summer Sale 865-933-5894 Thousands off with
LEAF SHREDDER
LAB PUPS AKC reg., black & yellow $250, chocolate $300. 423-636-1307 Scottish Terrier puppies, AKC, really cute, black & wheaton, M&F, vet ckd & ready, $300-$400. 865-441-6708 SIBERIAN Husky AKC Pups, champ lines, shots, $400-$500. 865-995-1386 ***Web ID# 984255*** STANDARD POODLES AKC, variety of colors. 10 wks. $450 865-221-4353. ***Web ID# 984398***
YORKIE TEACUP Male, 16 wks., reg., shots, $300. 850-2875
Free Pets
Clearance Pricing. Avail incl. 16x24, 24x25, 20x30 & more! 888-869-8506
Jewelry
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CUSTOM DESIGNED LADIES DINNER RING. 14 kt. YG. $1800 (appr. $2500). 865-776-1665
Household Furn. 204 Complete BR group by Basset with Serta king bedding, new cond. Cost over $6000. $1750/b.o. 865-384-3940 Moving Out of state, furniture, kit. items, misc. merch. Gettysvue area, 865-235-7622
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ADOPT! Looking for a lost pet or a new one? Visit YoungWilliams Animal Center, the official shelter for the City of Knoxville & Knox County: 3201 Division St. Knoxville. knoxpets.org
Farmer’s Market 150
16 CU. FT. upright freezer $150. Frost free refrig. with icemaker $250. 865-6713894 or 865-604-0012
Collectibles
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FIGURINES, Lladro, Andrea, Santini, & more. Big collection 865-382-4832
Boats Motors
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2003 Sea Fox, 20', CC, 115 Merc, w/trailer, exc cond, $9500. 865475-3842 lv msg
NEW HOLLAND H6830 Trail Disc Mower. DONZI 21 ft bow rider boat w/ trailer, Mowed 200 acres compl. renovated, since new. Exc. cond. $10,500. 865-806-3006 $12,500 865-659-0212 ***Web ID# 985778***
Building Materials 188
2005, 27-I/O Regency Ed w/trlr. $20,000. 865-201-0320
ODYSSEY LEXTRA PONTOON (NICE), 22'. Johnson 50HP, Hustler trlr., loaded with extras. $13,900. 423-562-5173 lv. msg.
SUMMER METAL BUILDINGS Pre-Summer Sale THOUSANDS off with Clearance Pricing SEA RAY 210 Bow Availability includes Rider 2001, 1 owner, 16x24, 24x25, 20x30, Mercruiser 5.0L, & More! While EFI (240 HP), Exc. Available - Call Today $ 18,900. 865-567-1668 (888) 873-1553. ***Web ID# 984220***
Campers
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Vehicles. Fast, Free Pickup. 865-556-8956
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sunroof, new tires, $13,000. 865-523-0285
Utility Trailers 255 Sports
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CORVETTE 1986 UTILITY TRAILERS, Pace Car conv. 48K all sizes available. mi., all orig., yellow 865-986-5626. w/blk top. Documents, smokeymountaintrailers.com $11,500 obo. 865-755-4729 ***Web ID# 985336***
28' ALL AUTOMATIC camper, automatic 4 Wheel Drive 258 extension room, screened in porch, FORD 1997 4x4 Diesel 350, white, long bed, $10,000. 865-286-9247 asking $10,000 OBO. PROWLER 5th Wheel Must see. 865-2271997, 30 ft, 14' superMAZDA RX-8 GT 6995, 865-384-1131 slide, queen bed, 2004, Lthr, Nav., all new tires, exc. cond. options. Exc. inside $7500. 865-680-6375 Antiques Classics 260 & out. 60k mi. $11,000. Call Mon-Fri. 9-5pm ^ 865-693-5995 CHEVY CORVETTE ***Web Motor Homes 237 1980, auto./350, ID# 985953*** 35K Pressure Washing mi. Ex. cond. Fleetwood Bounder $16,900. 865-585-5645 Domestic 265 2002. Ex cond, 31K mi., 32', always gar., MG MIDGET, 1976, 2 lg slides w/awning, 2 gold convertible, 2nd AC, backup camera, owner, original paLow miles airhorn, 5K Onan gen, pers, garage kept, $12,500. 865-805-9578 convection microgreat cond. $8,500 wave, Corian counter- (appraised $20,000 & FORD ASPIRE 1995, tops, shwr/tub, day- insured) 865-679-1340 5 spd, A/C, avg. 38light shades, non-smoke 40mpg, $1,650. 865$33,000. 865-376-5937 Plymouth Roadrunner 922-1861, 865-567-5404 1970, compl. disasHOLIDAY Rambler sem., all new parts, FORD FUSION SE 2006, 2008. Cummins diesel big block 4 sp. 9K mi, auto., cruise, pusher/Allison, 10+ $7000/b.o. 865-7716-CD, locally driven, mpg, always under 3545; 865-850-1174. $12,500. 865-474-1649 cover, loaded, 37K mi., $75,000. Crossville 931-459-2382 or Sport Utility 261 Cleaning 318 813-210-0500 TROPI-CAL 2006, 34' Honda Passport 1999, CLEANING NETWORK Wkly/ Bi-wkly/ Mo. 4x4, AT, V6, alloy whls, 2", diesel pusher, Good refs! Free est. CD, 149K mi, $4995 w/freight liner XC 258-9199 or 257-1672. obo. 423-744-7775 series chassis, air suspension, air ASCENDER brakes, gently used. ISUZU 2005, black, 4DR, 4 Fencing 327 ^ 11,567 mi. Gen. has WD, 102K mi., 215 hrs., Corian kit. $6,400. 865-435-9391 counter top, cherry finish cab., 2 slide CARDWELL outs. 2 tv's, DVD/VCR ISUZU AXIOM 2002, V6 AT, 145K mi, alloy FENCE CO. combo. $115,000 obo. wheels, $4995 obo. 865-584-4737. 25 yrs exp! 423-744-7775 ***Web ID# 985332***
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Motorcycles
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HARLEY DAVIDSON FXCW 2008 - Rocker, 2K in extras, 3100 mi. $14,500. 423-404-2862.
JEEP Grand Cherokee Ltd 1994, 191k mi, white, brush guard, $3400. 865-599-5192
Roofing / Siding
Free est!
Gary Cardwell, Owner
250-9765
TOYOTA 4-RUNNER SR5, 2007, 2 WD, 24 mpg, 113K mi., 1 Flooring 330 owner, garage kept, HONDA DN-01 excell. maint., new CERAMIC TILE inCruiser 2009, 700CC, tires & alignment, stallation. Floors/ AT, exceptional low new brakes & spark walls/ repairs. 33 miles, dark candy red, plugs, never been yrs exp, exc work! warr., fuel inj. & more. wrecked, $15,000. John 9 3 8 -3 3 2 8 $8900. 865-607-6742. 865-567-0138 ***Web ID# 987001*** XC90 2007, KAWASAKI 550 LTD VOLVO 67K mi, loaded, leather, Furniture Refinish. 331 1983 model, runs 3rd row seat, private great, only 7700 mi. owner, $14,999. call DENNY'S FURNITURE $1250. 865-599-0583. REPAIR. Refinish, re865-591-6300. glue, etc. 45 yrs exp! ***Web ID# 986104*** 922-6529 or 466-4221
ATV’s 238a Imports Honda Foreman 2007
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500 ATV, 272 hrs. $4,200. 865-660-1386
HONDA CIVIC EX HAROLD'S GUTTER 2005, 65K mi., good SERVICE. Will clean cond. $6500. Call front & back $20 & up. 865-475-4350. Quality work, guaranAutos Wanted 253 teed. Call 288-0556. HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2009, 1 owner, 67k A BETTER CASH mi, exc. cond. OFFER for junk cars, Painting / Wallpaper 344 $10,500. 865-984-3324 trucks, vans, running or not. 865-456-3500 Mercedes Convertible FRESHCOAT PAINTI BUY junk cars and new soft top, $5000 ING Res/Comm'l, trucks. 865.456.5249 cash. 865-693-5055; Int/Ext. Free est. 455-5013 or 865.938.6915 865-978-6645 ^
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NEWS FROM PROVISION HEALTH & WELLNESS
Casey Peer
From the desk of Casey Peer, Chief Dietitian
Classes for seniors
Get moving, start improving Provision plans special day: May 30
Functional Fitness – 11 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. Low- or non-impact cardiovascular, balance and strength. Appropriate for seniors or individuals who desire fitness gains with little impact on the joints. Zumba Gold – 10 a.m., Tuesday. Latin inspired dance fitness class. Zumba Gold modifies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of an active older participant. Sit to be Fit – 11 a.m. Tuesday. Chair-based exercise program for those who have difficulty standing or balancing. Class will work on balance, strength and flexibility with participants sitting or standing with a chair close by. Chair Yoga – 10 a.m. Thursday. Seated yoga appropriate for individuals with joint issues, pregnant mothers, and more. Forever Fit – 11 a.m. Friday. Class for more active seniors with an emphasis on cardiovascular exercise along with light hand weights or tubing. It is low impact and offers strength conditioning, help with range of motion, and relaxation.
By Sandra Clark Hey, aging doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. It just means change. And to guide us on the path, the professionals at Provision have set aside a special day, Wednesday, May 30, to talk with seniors. Everyone is invited, but it helps them prepare if you call ahead at 232-1414. Here’s what to expect: Meet and Greet, 9 to 10 a.m. Nutrition Talk with Casey Peer, Registered Dietitian, 10 to 11 a.m. Get moving with a choice of classes suited to your fitness level, 11 a.m. until noon. “Bring questions,” said Casey. “Our nutrition needs change as we age. Finances change. Children leave home and families shrink. Muscle mass is different and the appetites decrease. Even tastes change. “Sometimes seniors decide to eat out rather than cook. Others might skip a meal for a bowl of cereal or soup.
“We will discuss how to prepare small meals on a budget that are balanced and healthy. To keep the body healthy, we must ensure that key nutrients are not omitted from the diet. “Hydration is important. Even if activity decreases, adequate water is important to manage blood pressure, for instance. If you’re working outside, hydration is even more crucial.” Casey Peer works with people of all ages. At Provision, she sometimes counsels people who are managing medical issues. “I want to clear up misconceptions – to cut through the confusing information you might see or hear in the media,” she said. “We hope all seniors (age 60 and older) will call us and stop by on Wednesday,” said Managing Director Lisa Wolf. “We are not your typical gym, and there is a place here for seniors.” Call 232-1414 to reserve a spot at the free celebration of National Senior Health & Fitness Day. Bring a friend. And if you’re not quite 60, well, come anyway. No one will “card” you.
NATIONAL SENIOR
HEALTH & FITNESS DAY Wednesday, May 30, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - Meet and Greet Enjoy coffee, hot tea, healthy snacks, and register for door prizes 10:00 a.m. - Nutrition for the Golden Years Presented by Casey Peer, Registered Dietitian 11:00 a.m. - Get Moving Choose between two different classes appropriate for Seniors: Functional Fitness or a class combination of Chair Yoga and Sit to Be Fit
(Please RSVP to Provision Health & Wellness by calling 232.1414)
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health & lifestyles NEWS FROM PARKWEST, WEST KNOXVILLE’S HEALTHCARE LEADER • TREATEDWELL.COM • 374-PARK
In memory of …
Service seeks to heal when medicine could not The names flooded the room, carried by a wave of memories and emotions. There was Rose, Ruby and Ruth. Joe, James and John. There were mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, wives and husbands, and other kinships and friendships. Names of loved ones whose last moments on Earth were in a room at Parkwest Medical Center. The hospital’s patient memorial services, held in honor of those who passed away during the previous quarter, aren’t widely known despite being held since the late 1990s. But for families and friends of those who lost loved ones, the services are an extension of the hospital’s Treated Well. Well Treated.® standard of care, helping heal when medicine could not. “It’s just an extension of caring – it’s part of what we do,” explains Parkwest Chaplain David Bluford, who conducts the Sunday afternoon services in the hospital’s education classrooms. The services are simple and informal, usually averaging about 40 guests who hear Bluford call out with “a sense of responsibility” the names of the departed. It’s a process that takes longer than one might expect, but also is strangely comforting. “When you listen to the number of people whose names are being read, you start to realize that you’re not in this alone,” said Jeff Herbold, one of about 70 people who attended the May 4 service. That was precisely Bluford’s point during his message on grief and healing and the inevitability of death. “It’s a journey that we all travel,” Bluford says. “And it’s a journey that we don’t make alone.” Still, more than anything, the services are a celebration of life. “Each of us carries a very real part of that person with us for we are the beneficiaries of that life, of that person who has touched us, who has meant so much to us,” Bluford tells the attendees. “Thus, that individual will always be special, will always be there and will always mean much to us.” A sense of that specialness was evident during a responsive reading in which guests were also asked to call out the names of their loved one. “In the rising of the sun and in its going down,” Bluford reads. “We will remember ___,” the attendees respond, filling in the blanks with the names of their loved one. “In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter,” Bluford continues. “We will remember ___,” they answer, again completing the thought with the names of the deceased. It’s a reading that reflects on beginnings and ends, and how each person plays a part in that. With it, comes a cacophony of sounds as one not only hears the names but also whispered terms of endearment like “Mammaw” and “Daddy” mingled amid soft sobs. For many of those attending the service, it is their first trip back to Parkwest since their loved one’s passing, a difficult step in itself. But for others, like John Couch of Rockwood and daughters Alisa Smith and Karen Martin, the service brought a measure of healing for the loss of his wife and their mother. John and Phyllis Couch would’ve marked their 58th anniversary Tuesday, May 29, but she passed away Feb. 4 of lung cancer – a condition that had gone undiagnosed until her arrival at Parkwest in late January.
Parkwest Chaplain David Bluford (second from left) talks with John Couch and his daughters Alisa Smith and Karen Martin following a recent patient memorial service. At left, the Herbold family mourns the loss of Arlene Herbold, shown here with her husband, George.
“When I received the letter (of invitation to the services), I knew right off the bat that I was going to get my family involved and that we needed to come, especially when they said they were going to read off the names,” said John Couch. “Even though we lost Mama, we were extremely proud of everything that Parkwest did. They showed us loving care and we appreciated that.” More often than not, the service also serves as a way for the family to reconnect with Parkwest staff – particularly those in Palliative Care – with whom many had grown close during their loved one’s last days. “Those people deserve to have all the hugs and pats on the back they can get,” said Alisa Smith. “It was good to reconnect with them.” Jeff Herbold’s father, George, echoed that sentiment, praising Parkwest’s Palliative Care for easing his wife Arlene’s suffering during her final days with cancer. “When we found out the end was close for my wife, Mary Sowell (director of Palliative Care) told us, ‘Why don’t you make her room like her bedroom?’ And we took her up on that. Brought a table lamp in, and pictures and different stuff and got a radio where she could hear her music.” “Everyone who came into the room com-
“It’s a journey that we all travel. And it’s a journey that we don’t make alone.” – David Bluford, Parkwest Chaplain mented on how peaceful the room became with that light on,” said Carol Herbold, Arlene’s daughter and a registered nurse at Parkwest. “It helped take away the ‘hospital feel’ to the room. We had other personal things in the room, but I don’t think any of them were as comforting as that lamp was to us.” After she passed away, the family left the lamp – which had been one of Arlene’s favorite gifts – behind with Sowell along with instructions to let others use it. The lamp is now known as “The Angel Lamp” and helps brighten the final days of others. Sowell says hers is the most difficult job she’s ever had “not because patients are going to die at some point, but because of the difficulty and reticence they and families experience in understanding and accepting end-of-life issues.”
“It is certainly human nature that we all want to live forever, but we do not,” said Sowell. “We are all dying at this very minute. So, for those nearing the end of their lives, how do we make it better? As one of my patients said, ‘It is not about the length of time I have left, but the quality of time.’ The relationships I develop with people like this humble me.” Still, when time runs out, those left behind must grapple with the pain of the loss. Time, it is said, heals all wounds. Bluford, however, begs to differ. “Grief is one of those things that, despite our societal way of looking at it, is not something that goes away over time,” Bluford explained after the service. “It changes in intensity and the emotional connection with it may change, but there is a part of you that always has that sense of loss, and that’s OK. That’s what we, hopefully, convey to folks.” David Lowe of Madisonville lost Barbara, his wife of 26 years, in March 2011. Soon after her passing, he attended Parkwest’s patient memorial service and found it so helpful to his own healing that he returned again this May. “When I received the letter about the service, I thought it was a very unique idea, a very good idea and I immediately planned on attending,” said Lowe. “It was a tribute to my wife. That’s the reason I came back a second time – as a tribute to my wife. I love her and I miss her.”
Parkwest Medical Center remains on the forefront of diagnosing and treating disease with the most advanced technology available…those who entrust their healthcare to us demand nothing less. But technology alone isn’t enough to bring healing and comfort to patients and families. True healthcare begins with something less expensive, non-invasive and pain free. It’s called listening.
At Parkwest…listening is state-of-the-art.
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