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Oh, baloney! Jim Golden sports a Cas shirt with a Padgett badge as Howard Phillips throws one of his famous lunches for mayoral candidate Mark Padgett. Families gather on the grounds at Sequoyah Elementary School to hear from UT coaches and former athletes. Photos by S. Clark

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By Sandra Clark Sequoyah Elementary School has 456 great students in grades K-5 including a few whose parents coach at the University of Tennessee. Principal Martha Hill said head coach parents include Derek Dooley, Cuonzo Martin and women’s swim coach Matt Kredich. Sequoyah also has children of two assistant baseball coaches, a strength coach and tennis coach Woodruff. “They are all great role Sequoyah models for our school,” School said Hill. principal Last week, parents Martha Hill and teachers joined four UT representatives for Orange & White Night with a picnic supper, ice cream, popcorn and autographs. School counselor Reagan Womack moderated the event. Speakers Cuonzo Martin, Inky Johnson, Andre Lott and Matt Kredich along with school counselor Reagan Womack at Andre Lott, former football player the Orange & White Night. Photos by S. Clark and current coordinator of Volunteer for Life, told the group to be mindful of “the mommy board.” Before you do something, think about, “What will my momma say?” Inky Johnson said there are times when he doesn’t feel like smiling. “Every day is not cotton candy, being in a UT men’s brace and rehabbing for five years. But I basketball grew up (in a family) with 14 people and coach Cuonzo one bathroom.” The former Volunteer Martin signs was injured while playing football. He autographs has written a book, “Inky: An Amazing for students Story of Faith and Perseverance.” and fans at Coach Cuonzo Martin said he grew Sequoyah up in a rough neighborhood in East Elementary St. Louis. He was always tall and was School. “pushed by the street guys” to succeed. He advised parents to “let kids be what they are and what they want to be as long as they are doing the right things.”

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First reading to approve a redistricting plan (or plans) is scheduled By Larry Van Guilder for commission’s regular monthly So far, the redistricting neces- meeting on Oct. 24. Commission sitated by the 2010 U.S. census has has the final say on the plans, and drawn little attention from the pub- could recommend separate plans lic. That could change today at the for the school board and legislative conclusion of County Commission’s districts. work session when a public hearing All the plans considered by the on the plans is scheduled to begin in redistricting committee, composed the Main Assembly room of the City of commissioners and school board County Building. members, had to meet basic criteria:

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Zoo volunteers work hard for the title Those of us “of a certain age” remember back in the early ’70’s when the 50-acre site known as the Knoxville Zoo housed nothing but some cows and a few monkeys. There was talk of just shutting the operation down completely and selling off the land. Along came a brash young mayor named Kyle Testerman who decided he didn’t want to do that. Instead, he enlisted the aid of his friend Guy L. Smith III, an animal lover, who, in 1971, purchased a young lion cub he named Joshua. That lion cub marked the beginning of a real zoo, and Smith spent the next 17 years laying the groundwork for the world class operation that now attracts about half a million visitors a year. The transformation has been nothing short of amazing, thanks to the work of a whole lot of capable staff and eager volunteers over the years. To the average person who hasn’t tried it, becoming a volunteer at the Knoxville Zoo might seem easy. In reality, it’s anything but that, and for good reason. Those brave souls willing to do all that’s necessary to qualify as full-fledged volunteers are working around some mighty precious items – like little children, the public at large and the critters housed at our city’s excellent zoological park. The folks at the zoo want to make certain their vol-

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unteers know what they’re talking about when they interact with the public and how to behave when they work with zoo inhabitants. As a result, volunteers must go through a minimum of 100 hours of training. Two of those volunteers are Linda and Larry Blair, residents of Seven Oaks, who were on hand at Franklin Square’s recent Pink Saturday event as part of the zoo’s exhibit there. There was another zoo volunteer showing off a snake, a gecko and a hedgehog, but the Blairs were relegated to handling animal skeletons and pelts, elephant tusks, rhino horns and sea turtle shells. They haven’t quite completed their 100 hours yet. The Blairs began training as zoo volunteers in March of this year and started actual volunteer work the next month. They are both retired – John from Oak Ridge Associated Universities and Linda from teaching at Pellissippi State. John says the volunteer job at the zoo “sounded like fun and something that would be worthwhile

doing. We especially enjoy interacting with the kids. It’s been just a whole lot of fun.” For more information about how to volunteer at the zoo, call 637-5331, ext. 374, or email jwhaley@ knoxville-zoo.org. ■

■ The Captain W.Y.C. Hannum Chapter #1881, United Daughters of the Confederacy will meet at the Green Meadow Country Club at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Brunch will be served, and Ruth Henderson McQueen will discuss “Civil War Foods.” Everyone is invited. RSVP at 980-6346 or 856-9300.

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Ann Bennett retired just a few weeks ago after many years as a senior planner at MPC. She was long known as that organization’s “goto” person for information about historic buildings, and that interest hasn’t waned a bit in her retirement. Bennett says she’s “busier than ever” now, doing things like discussing historic buildings before such groups as the Community Forum at their monthly meeting last Wednesday at the Bee DeSelm West Knoxville Branch Library. Since the group was meeting in West Knoxville, Ann brought their attention to two historic structures located west that are “of concern.” One is the Walker Baker Sherrill House that sits on the Sherrill Hills property and is being developed by Oliver Smith III on the south side of Kingston Pike, west of Cedar Bluff Road. The house has a historic overlay from the city, but that means only that the historic zoning commission will review any-

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■ Knoxville Writer’s Guild will present the playwright workshop “Writing Your Dream Play” by award-winning playwright Lisa Soland from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Redeemer Church of Knoxville. Admission is $40 ($35 members). Snacks will be provided. Info: www. knoxvillewritersguild. org.

thing that is done to it. The house has sat vacant for many decades and has looked more and more forlorn over time. There’s good news from Smith about it though. Over the next few weeks the exterior of the house and the half acre or so around it are going to be cleaned up, and negotiations are underway with a group of potential buyers. Smith explains that with such an important historic building, “You don’t want to do a half-way job on renovation, and you want to be certain that anything you do is what a potential client is going to want. Renovating that building will be a labor of love, and when it’s finished it will be a show piece.”

The second structure Bennett mentioned to the Forum members is the historic Martin Russell house at the northwest corner of Kingston Pike and Campbell Station Road in Farragut. The property is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is now on the market for sale and seems a natural for some sort of official town of Farragut use. Next up for historic preservationists: the annual meeting of Knox Heritage, Nov. 17 at the Bijou Theatre. The annual “Fantastic 15” will be announced, and the guest speaker will be Stephanie Meeks, executive director of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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program which will allow consumers to drop off their computers and computer equipment at any Goodwill Industries-Knoxville retail location or attended donation center for recycling. Even though Goodwill will not be reselling computers in its stores, it is important to remember that it is each individual’s responsibility to delete all private and personal information

Why pay to recycle when you can do it for free? Residents throughout Goodwill Industries-Knoxville Inc.’s 15-county service delivery area are now able to recycle their computers and computer equipment free of charge. Goodwill Industries and Dell have teamed-up to offer the Reconnect

Dolynn Loy worked hard to lose weight, but got stuck at about 215 pounds in 2007. She joined FSHFC to get back on track and look how far she’s come! The variety of exercise options, outstanding personalized service, and support of other members helped her meet and surpass her weight loss goal. She’s still going strong.

■ Swap 2 Save Coupon Club meets the first Thursday of the month 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. Coupons for everything from baby items to groceries, restaurants to retail shops are exchanged. Wallace Memorial is located at 701 Merchant Drive. Info: Email Lisa at taylor7123@ bellsouth.net.

Knoxville Zoo volunteers Larry and Linda Blair “on duty” with shells, pelts and tusks at the recent Pink Saturday events at Franklin Square. Photo by S. Clark

■ The Poetry Quintessence Society meets 6:30 p.m. the last Monday of each month at Café 4’s library, third floor. Everyone 16 and older is invited. Info: Tonya, 357-6134. ■ Anyone interested in attending a rehearsal or learning about free vocal instruction with Smoky Mountain Harmony Show Chorus, a member of Sweet Adelines International, should contact Nancy at 521-6975. Rehearsals are held 6:45 p.m. each Monday at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 6900 Nubbin Ridge Rd. Info: www. smokymtnharmony.org.

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‘Big’ media miss week’s best forum By Betty Bean Last Tuesday was a double-decker forum day for Madeline Rogero and Mark Padgett. They started at a morning meeting of the Knoxville Inner City Ministerial Alliance (KICMA) and ended at an evening forum sponsored by the South Knox Neighborhood and Business Coalition (SKNBC). The South Knoxville meeting got media coverage, but KICMA was more fun. At first the candidates sounded like Democrats who agree about core issues like Voter ID, the new state law requiring voters to produce a photo ID at the polls. Voter ID was very much on the mind of the Rev. Charles Lomax, who mentioned the 96-year-old Chattanooga woman who was recently denied a voter ID because the name on her birth certificate didn’t match her married name. “Within the AfricanAmerican community, especially the older population, that kind of thing is going to be an issue,” he said. Rogero said she opposes Voter ID. Padgett, who runs a government software company, agreed and said

it’s hard enough to persuade people to vote when the unemployment rate is at 10 percent, bringing the topic back to his key talking point – job creation. Sparks flew when he said Knoxville can’t afford to do “a U-turn” after having a good run during businessminded Bill Haslam’s seven-year administration. He pointed to other successful “business” mayors – Corker and Kinsey of Chattanooga and Bredesen of Nashville. “If you’ve never created a job, you don’t know what it takes, and you’ll end up doing things that hurt small business,” he said. “He’s saying nobody in this room is qualified to be mayor unless they’ve started a small government contracting business,” Rogero shot back. “You have created jobs right here in your churches. You know about real estate, transportation and finances. What makes you not qualified to be mayor? Is he the only one who understands about creating jobs?” She said that Chattanooga’s renaissance began under the guidance of Gene Roberts, mayor from 19831997. Roberts was a jour-

nalist, a government public information officer and an FBI agent prior to running for office. He presided over the beginning of waterfront development and pushed for the 1995 purchase of the Volunteer Army Ammunition Plant that is now the site of the much-prized Volkswagen manufacturing plant. “He understood Chattanooga and organized Chattanooga Venture,” Rogero said. “He had the Lyndhurst Foundation, business people and church people involved in a series of meetings where they envisioned what Chattanooga could be.” “Madeline’s really good at twisting my words,” Padgett responded. “My point is that business experience is valuable experience to have. Moving Knoxville forward is not as simple as saying ‘I’m for education.’ I’m for a strong economy.” Padgett pushed his “Padgett Plan.” Rogero pushed her experience in city and county government. Neither gave a millimeter. This one may (or may not) be close, but it’s going to go the length of the bar and into the street.

The Arts and Culture Alliance will accept entries for its National Juried Exhibition through Saturday, Oct. 29. The exhibit will be shown at the Emporium Center downtown from Dec. 12 through Jan. 27. A submission fee of $40 is required for up to three works. Applications can be found online at www. knoxalliance.com, or send a S.A.S.E. to Suzanne Cada, Arts and Culture Alliance, P.O. Box 2506, Knoxville, TN 37901. Cash prizes will be awarded. Info: 5237543.

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■ A pancake breakfast to benefit Outward Bound for Veterans will be held 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Echo Ridge retirement community, 8458 Gleason Dr. Everyone is invited. Admission is $5. Info: 769-0111 or visit www.holidaytouch.com/outwardbound. ■ West Knox Lions Club meets 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month at Shoney’s on Lovell Road. ■ West Knoxville Kiwanis Club meets 5:30 every Tuesday at Shoney’s on Walker Springs Road.

Daffodil sale this weekend Knoxville Green is holding a daffodil sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at Windsor Square Shopping Center, Kingston Pike at North Seven Oaks Drive, Suite 190, in the upper right corner, near Bailey’s Sports Grille. All daffodils will be sold for 50 cents each, in bags of 10, 20, 50 and 100.

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Local legendary fiddlers Clyde Daveport and Charlie McCarroll will perform 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at the Laurel Theater. Tickets are $12. Info: 523-7521.

Proceeds will be used to plant additional daffodils this year along Pellissippi Parkway. More than 1.7 million daffodils have already been planted along Pellissippi Parkway by Knoxville Green, which was founded by Maria Compere.

Knoxville square dance The Jubilee Community Arts will present traditional Appalachian dance with Allison Williams at 7:30 p.m. each second Thursday at the Laurel Theater. Tickets are $7 ($5 for students and JCA members). Info: 5237521.

‘Arts in the Airport’ The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (McGhee Tyson Airport) and the Arts and Culture Alliance will present “Arts in the Airport” through Thursday, Oct. 20, in the secured area behind McGhee Tyson Airport’s security gate checkpoint. The exhibition will feature selected artwork from more than 40 artists in East Tennessee. A gallery of images from the exhibit is available at www.knoxalliance.com/album/airport_spring11.html.

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Picnic in the park “Where else would you rather be on a gorgeous weekend?” Gov. Bill Haslam asked attendees of the Legacy Parks Foundation luncheon in South Knoxville on Friday.

Madison Williams Gov. Bill Haslam

Hope for the term limited Last week, while in the process of putting together a story on the redistricting plans, I chanced upon vital information that until now had somehow eluded me (and a lot of others, as you’ll see). This is how it happened. I’m using pseudonyms to protect the guilty. Commissioner X: That plan moves Commissioner Y out of his district, but that means he’ll get to serve (if elected) two additional terms. Me: Uh, right. I’ll admit I was skeptical. Could such transparent if unintended chicanery be the answer to skirting those hated term limits? I consulted the Charter and could not find evidence to refute Commissioner X’s bold stratagem. Perhaps we were on to something that even former Mayor Mike Ragsdale’s wily staff had overlooked. So, I tried (OK, not very hard) to solicit the opinion of the county’s former CEO. If Commissioner X was right, it might not be too late for Ragsdale to move to Blount County (clearly out of his “district”), hire a good attorney to plead his case and demand a special election in a bid for a third term as Knox County Mayor. Mind you, I was not motivated by any ill feelings toward the current mayor. Mine was the same curiosity that inspired scientists to ask why the blowfish blows and the glowworm glows. I saw this as a grand experiment in political science. Sadly, I was unable to track down our former mayor, who may or may not be in Kosovo cutting trade deals for electrical supplies. Still, the possibilities opened up by Commissioner X’s insight were dazzling. Just by moving in some cases a few blocks down the road, former commissioners who thought their day in the sun had ended could have hung on indefinitely. Would this have violated the spirit of the law if not the intent? Let’s be honest – most wouldn’t be bothered. With the notable exception of Madeline Rogero, Bee DeSelm and yes, Ragsdale a few years back who term limited themselves off County Commission when not required to do so, politicians who wouldn’t slip through a loophole to stay in office are unknown in these parts. There’s no need to restrict innovative thinking to County Commission seats. Besides commissioners and the county mayor, from time to time we elect a trustee, a county clerk, a property assessor, a register of deeds, a sheriff, a circuit court clerk, a criminal court clerk, a law director, an attorney general, assorted judges and a partridge in a pear tree, the last only in odd-numbered years. These folks don’t represent “districts,” but – stay with me – what if they banded together and decided that term limits need not be a problem. What if they formed an organization so strong that it was a near certainty one of their numbers would always hold office in Knox County? This group could seize and hold on to power year after year, constantly reinforcing itself by limiting access to elected office to one of their own. Brilliant! What? They’re already here? And they’re called what? Oh, yeah. Republicans.

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Haslam, a longtime “supporter, advocate and friend” of Legacy Parks, delivered the keynote speech after Carol Evans, the Foundation’s executive director, spoke about the group’s current initiatives, which include creating Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness – a system of parks, trails, greenways and forests in South Knoxville. In fact, after an uphill bus ride we gathered in the woods near the blue KUB water tower for lunch prepared by Gourmet’s Market. The site, overlooking the Tennessee River, is part of that urban wilderness. The event attracted a who’s who of Knoxville’s business and government leadership. We spotted Phillip Fulmer, Victor Ashe, Cynthia Moxley and Mark Padgett. We sat at the table with Madeline Rogero and

Jim Haslam pulls his wife, Natalie, close for congratulations following the surprise announcement of Natalie’s Garden in her honor in the land preserved by Legacy Parks Foundation along the South Knox Waterfront. Photos by S. Clark Tommy Schumpert. This was an exciting experience for a Shopper intern. Almost overwhelming. Call it whelming. Haslam recalled “new governor’s school” where he met some 30 colleagues. Every one had run and been elected as a “jobs governor.” Haslam realized each was competing to recruit the same businesses to his or her state. “It’s really a competitive field. … You have to make sure that you have infra-

structure and educational opportunities, a skilled workforce … and everything you need to attract jobs,” Haslam said. “But what (decision makers) really want is a place where they can live and build their business. “We’re about creating places where people want to live, and efforts like this (the Legacy Parks Foundation) are critical to achieving what we want to do,” he said. Legacy Parks promotes a healthy lifestyle and it helps

the economy by promoting tourism, Haslam said. He brought along Susan Whitaker, the state’s tourism commissioner. “Legacy Parks Foundation is doing great work,” Haslam continued, “… what they do is pretty unique … it’s a treasure.” Legacy Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization that works to assure that Knoxville and Knox County have great recreational opportunities and that local natural beauty and open spaces are preserved. The annual $100 per plate fundraiser is its major source of income. “Legacy Parks is helping Knoxville be the type of place where people choose to live, work and raise a family,” said Haslam. “Somewhere along the way, people figured out that this is a great place to live.”

Where are the issues? The runoff campaign for mayor is half over which is good news because the discussion to date has been anything but enlightening. Numerous charges and counter charges have emerged. Both Padgett and Rogero are better than their public statements. Padgett has set the agenda so far, although Rogero will likely prevail on Nov. 8. It all started when Padgett won the support of the other mayoral candidates. It is a free country and they have a right to back him or Rogero or stay out of it. Rogero then called the Padgett endorsements a “stunt.” Exercising one’s First Amendment rights is not a stunt. Furthermore, Rogero sought the same endorsements and had she won them, she would have praised each as “able, credible leaders of our community whose support humbles and honors me.” Rogero got bad advice in making this an issue. Her counter news conference gave the endorsements much more circulation and allowed a second news release from Ivan Harmon demanding

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an apology. However, there are issues Rogero could raise about Padgett which are fair and unanswered. These include why more than half of his campaign donations come from outside Knoxville? Why do people in other states want him to be mayor? Why will he not come clean on the details of his business which he cites as a reason to elect him? Where does he stand on tax increases? When he says there is waste in city government, what does he mean? Where is the waste? It may be there, but he should tell us what he means. The media have given Padgett a pass on what really constitutes his company eGovernment Solutions. Only Metro Pulse columnist Joe Sullivan has raised questions about Padgett’s business and Rogero has not picked up on it.

Rogero has not yet put meat on the bones of her campaign proposals. She is for a green city but has not offered proposals on replacing the trees destroyed this spring by storms on city property and medians. She has not told us what she thinks about making the city pension plan financially sounder. She has not told us if city street paving should be increased. Neither has Padgett. Padgett has failed to outline policy positions where he might challenge Rogero. Do they differ on future tax hikes? Do they differ on red light cameras? Do they differ on the Ten Year Homeless Plan? Besides age, gender and background where do they differ on actual policy? Do they differ on homeless housing adjacent to Flenniken School in South Knoxville? It is not negative to raise issues which allow the voters more information on who their next mayor really is. The same goes for council candidates who are often ignored. Notes: Monday, Oct. 3, was the 220th birthday

of the city of Knoxville. Unfortunately, this day passed unnoticed and not observed at the city. The 200th birthday of Knoxville was celebrated the entire year of 1991 led by Sue Clancy and Roseanne Wolf. Of course the 225th birthday arrives in 2016 which is two mayoral terms from now. However, the next mayor should/could name a task force to determine the best way to observe that milestone which he/ she can preside over should he/she win a second term. Marilyn Roddy had to be disappointed in her weak showing in her home precinct of Sequoyah Hills where she got only 51 percent of the vote for state Senator and tied Becky Massey on election day 219 to 219. But she can be pleased with running well in Fountain City where she tied Massey at Gresham School (169 to 169) and lost Shannondale School by only four votes. Overall, Massey was a substantial winner and is the favorite in the Nov. 8 general election against Gloria Johnson who has not lived in the district.

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Baloney man The best part of the Mark eline Rogero is elected), go Padgett rally at Powell Auc- find a hollow. There won’t tion was the introduction. be any city on a hill.” Mark Padgett smiled amiably. About 100 folks rallied for Padgett at the Phillips auction arena. Former foes Ivan Sandra Harmon, Joe Hultquist and Clark Bo Bennett were on hand, as were Mark’s dad, Mike, and his wife and baby son. Howard Phillips said Republicans included forPadgett is “running against mer County Commissioner the most liberal woman in Michele Carringer and forAmerica,” and Republicans mer county GOP chair Brian should rally around him. Hornback. “I’m a Republican and I’ve “Knoxville is at a crosshad differences with the roads. We’ve come a long Padgett family in the past,” way, but not so far that the said Phillips. “But Mark is next mayor doesn’t matter,” the closest thing to a Repub- said Padgett. “I’m the only lican left in this race, and fiscal conservative remainI’m for Mark.” ing in this race.” If that’s not a verbatim And then Padgett warmed quote, it’s close. It’s hard to up the heavily Republican write as fast as an auctioneer crowd. “If you’ve never cretalks while holding a baloney ated a job, how do you create sandwich in one hand. an environment to create Phillips, a retired grocer jobs?” He said Rogero cites and frequent host of balo- her experience as a plus, but ney cuttings for candidates, he sees it as a negative. “We went on. “If you want to don’t need more plans or build something (if Mad- more planners.

William Pierce Padgett, born Oct. 7, was at a political rally six days later with his mom, Katie. Bud Armstrong, a former county commissioner now running for law director. ■ Becky Duncan Massey, GOP nominee Howard Phillips of Powell Auction and Realty introduces Mark for state Senator, will hold a fundraiser from 5:30 to Padgett, candidate for Knoxville mayor. Photos by S. Clark 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at “We’re not known as a Upcoming The Foundry. Suggested dobusiness-friendly city. I nation $25. Info: 441-5228 ■ Halls Republican know business and that’s the or becky.massey@comcast. Club will meet 7 p.m. Mon- net/. right kind of experience.” In response to questions, day, Oct. 17, at QQ Pizza with ■ Knox County Padgett said he would seek speakers Joe Jarret and Bud school board will meet businesses to “anchor down Armstrong, candidates for 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at those areas” on the outskirts county law director. the boardroom of Andrew ■ Powell Republican Johnson Building, 912 Gay of downtown. “Government is not the answer, it’s Club will meet 7 p.m. Thurs- St. Topics include prelimithe problem,” he said. “Let’s day, Oct. 20, at Shoney’s on nary budget discussions not take the gains of the last Emory Road with speaker and legislative agenda. eight years and make a Uturn.”

■ Not all Republicans are for Padgett. At least two former county chairs attended a Rogero fundraiser at Eddie Mannis’ house and another said last week that Padgett is immature. Howard Phillips disagrees. It’s Rogero who’s calling Mark a child and talking about diapers, he said. ■ Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey, in Fountain City last week to endorse Becky Massey, said he’s served in both the minority and the majority, “and I can tell you it’s a lot more fun to be in the majority.” ■ Are those guys politicians? asked a fellow walking in Fountain City Park. He referred to the lineup of white guys in suits who stood with Ron Ramsey to endorse Massey. “Well, yes, except Ron Ramsey could be mistaken for a Baptist preacher,” we answered. Turns out the walker was a preacher. ■ Mark Padgett says his son “has the hands and feet of a basketball player.”

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onolulu, Hawaii â&#x20AC;&#x201C; What to say about a perfect trip to paradise? Amazing. Awesome. Incredible. Bluest water youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever seen. Stunning rainbows. Scrumptious food. And none of that does Hawaii justice. Put it on your bucket list. If you can, go. If you can, go tomorrow. And go to Maui. Oh, yeah, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to see Honolulu, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get to that in a minute. But, spend some time on Maui. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ever so much the laid-back, tropical paradise you picture in your mind the minute somebody says â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hawaii.â&#x20AC;? We stayed just northwest of Lahaina on the western shore. And, if you look around a bit, or go off-season, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to break the bank to do it. Our condominium resort sported an oceanfront view, sea turtles swimming in the surf and the best sunsets youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ever see, all for about $135 a night. Heck, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve paid more than that in Milwaukee. And if you go, you have to eat at Mamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fish House in Paia. Two words: Mai Tai. Be prepared to take out a second mortgage on your home when you get the check. But, the view alone is worth it. And the fish is out

of this world. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so fresh they even put the names of the guys who caught them right on the menu. Oh, I almost forgot to tell you: After lunch at Mamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, we window shopped in Paia. In a little antique shop, I found (of all things) a knife for sale from the 1982 Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fair. Ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t kiddinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Do the helicopter tour if you must (we did; it was great), but definitely take a boat ride. And take one through Safari Boat Excursions and spend a few hours with Crazy Dave. Crazy Dave earned his nickname. He was fired from virtually every other outfit in Lahaina for taking visitors places he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t supposed to go. He finally said to heck with it and bought his own boat. We went on an eight-hour excursion around Lanai. We saw jumping dolphins, snorkeled with exotic fish, watched Dave ease his boat into a cave, and even spotted Molokaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leper colony and the Ritz-Carlton villa where Bill and Melinda Gates were wed. We had partnered up with Jen and Deb, two Australian natives who were staying at our condo resort, and had lots of laughs. Find out more at http:// www.safariboatexcursions. com/. After six nights in paradise, we reluctantly left Eden for Honolulu. The package Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d negotiated on Priceline.com included an island hop in a Light Cessna. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been tipped

the grave marker of one of my heroes, legendary ScrippsSunsets on Maui are one of Howard war correspondent Hawaiiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most beautiful sights. Ernie Pyle, at the Punchbowl. Inside the visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s center was a framed photograph of Ellison Onizuka, the Hawaiian-born astronaut who was killed in the 1986 Challenger space shuttle disaster. Every American should see the Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor at least once, â&#x20AC;&#x153;just to remember,â&#x20AC;? as my friend Roy Arthur says. Yes, that oil is still bubbling to the surface, 70 years later. Yes, I got chills. It irked me that so many tourists of all nationalities treated Pearl Harbor as if it were just another tourist stop. Most everyone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to think it was the majority â&#x20AC;&#x201C; was silent or reverent or respectful. But others paused for photos with wide grins on their faces. For goodness sakes, this is a burial ground! We ended the sightseeing by stopping at the Iolani Palace, the only royal estate on American soil. The self-guided audio tour Jake swims out to the tidal pool rock (used for observing sea turis pretty cool. It tells tles) on the beach behind the Eve Anderson estate, which was you this place had used as the fictional Robinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest estate on TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Magnum, p.i.â&#x20AC;? electricity and telephones installed before the White House. Well, sort of. We also found about the turbulence, but it It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell you that proved to be the smoothest Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bust outside Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at this was also the locaOil still bubbles up to the waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surflight of the trip and a perfect the Kahala Mall. I put a lei tion of the fictional way to see the islands. I got around its neck and gave a face from the sunken USS Arizona at â&#x20AC;&#x153;Five-Oâ&#x20AC;? headquara view of the Diamondhead salute and mahalo to the man Pearl Harbor. Photos by Jennifer Mabe ters in the TV show. who brought Steve McGarrett Crater Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never forget. (Hawaii doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have On Waikiki we stayed at to life. Several of the locals â&#x20AC;&#x153;Magnum, p.i.â&#x20AC;? Sad to say, the an actual state police force.) the Ilikai Hotel. The name told us that Lord and his wife, house now looks like a word By the time you read this, may not ring a bell, but if Marie, are revered in Hawaii I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t print, but the beaches Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be back to reality, typing are public and still beautiful. youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever watched an epi- for being regular folks who away, doing what I love and I put on my red â&#x20AC;&#x153;Magnumâ&#x20AC;? shopped at the local supersode of the original â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hawaii loving what I do. Five-Oâ&#x20AC;? youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen it. Jack market, and gave back much aloha shirt and Detroit Tigers Forgive me, though, if you cap, waded out to the tidal Lord is standing on its pent- of their fortune for philanhappen to spot me singing a pool and pretended that Higthropic purposes and to help house deck during the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous opening montage. launch Hawaiiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s film industry. gins was going to run out and song from the islands. Nothing would be fin-a, Talk about a first class joint. We ran into a high school yell at me for forgetting to than to be back in Lahaina â&#x20AC;Ś I wanted to run down to the buddy in Kailua (Halls Has have the Ferrari serviced. Yes, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve watched too much To chat about Hawaii, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Five-O,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Magnum, basement parking lot and re- It! even in Hawaii) and spent p.i.â&#x20AC;? or to get any tips on what to do or enact a shootout scene while an afternoon at the Eve An- TV. where to stay on your Maui vacation, Somber stops were made call Jake Mabe at 922-4136 or email uttering â&#x20AC;&#x153;Book â&#x20AC;&#x2122;em, Danno!â&#x20AC;? derson estate, better known Visit him online at but my wife reeled me back as Robinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest on the pop- at the Punchbowl cemetery JakeMabe1@aol.com. jakemabe.blogspot.com and see more into reality. ular 1980s CBS-TV series and at Pearl Harbor. I found photos on Shopper-News Facebook page.

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God, the bowerbird There is one glory of the sun. ... (1 Corinthians 15: 41 NRSV) Is it not by his high superfluousness we know Our God? For to be equal a need Is natural, animal, mineral: but to fling Rainbows over the rain And beauty above the moon, and secret rainbows On the domes of deep sea-shells. ... (“The Excesses of God,” Robinson Jeffers) Someday I am going to wreck my car, and it will be all God’s fault! The Creator keeps flinging “rainbows over the rain,” and setting the heavens afire with glorious sunsets, and lighting the night skies with diamonds beyond counting. And I can’t seem to stop looking at them. I was driving west on I-40 the other afternoon. It was the second trip west I had made after work, and I was feeling a little put-upon that anyone (especially me!) should have to face rush hour traffic twice on the same day. I had worked all day at my full-time job, driven west to run an errand for my part-time job, had to go back east for a meeting that was semirelated to both jobs and west again for a rehearsal. I came around a curve and up a hill. And there was, quite simply, the most amazing sunset I have ever seen. It is surprising I did not have – or cause – an accident. Times like that, I realize how much I enjoy writing. I immediately started thinking about how I could describe what I was seeing. The sun itself was disappearing below the horizon. Above the sun, radiating out in a wedge of pink-gold luminescence was a glow that would make painter Albert Bierstadt envious. There were discernible clouds around it, framing it, but at the center was this glow

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that was like a cloud of fire. I tried to imagine what meteorological phenomenon was causing the light and color, both of which seemed both solid and ethereal. I glanced at it again and again, even while forcing myself to pay attention to the road. Then I noticed that the very air around me was the color of honey, softly reflecting the golden light that covered the world. I could barely breathe. Such things make me understand God as a God who loves the world and woos it unto Himself. Or God as a bowerbird who decorates his nest with bright, shiny objects to impress his love. Or God as a kindergartner who paints a picture for her mother and hopes it will be posted on the fridge. Those are flights of fancy, I know. In my more serious moments, I know in my heart that God creates beauty for the sheer joy of it, because God is God, and because God is good, and because God loves to show us the wonders of this glorious, astounding, glowing, golden universe. Thanks be to God!

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of Tennessee. Tickets are $75 ($35 for children under 13). All proceeds benefit the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home. Info: 247-0314 or visit www. knoxvilleevents.org.

Fall festivals ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, will have pumpkins of all sizes for sale through Oct. 30. The Pumpkin Patch will be open each day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Info: www.beaverridgeumc.com or 690-1060. ■ Concord UMC, 11020 Roane Drive, will be hosting its annual Trunk-or-Treat from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30. The event is free. New this year is a chili cookoff benefitting Camp Wesley Woods in Walland.

Fundraisers and sales

■ Middlebrook Pike UMC, 7234 Middlebrook Pike, will host its sixth Habitat for Humanity fundraiser golf tournament Friday, Oct. 21, at Avalon Golf Course with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Four person scramble format, $100 entry fee includes greens fees, cart, breakfast, lunch and prizes. All proceeds will go toward Habitat for Humanity. Sponsorships are available for non-golfers. Info: Call 6908641 or John Voss, 384-3204.

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■ “Cherish the Child, Change the World” will take place 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at the Knoxville Convention Center. There will be celebrity appearances including Glenn Beck from Fox News and athletes from the University

■ Grace Covenant Baptist Church, 9956 Dutchtown Road, will host a four-week sermon and curriculum series led by Dr. Alan Smith from Oct. 23 to Nov. 13 during the morning worship services and Wednesday evenings called, “It’s a New

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■ Fellowship Church, 8000 Middlebrook Pike, will host DivorceCare Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Registration: Laura, 470-9800.

Youth ■ Central Baptist Church of Bearden will have signups for Upward Basketball through Monday, Oct. 24, for anyone in grades K-6. Cost is $68. Games run January through February. Info: Call 450-1000, ext. 142.

REUNIONS ■ Howard’s Quarter School (Red Hill School) of Claiborne County will hold its annual reunion 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at the fire department building. Lunch served at 1:30 p.m. Bring

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West High feeds hungry for Homecoming West High School sophomores Victoria Root and Brandon Kitts help sponsor Christy Seals pack up food collected during the homecoming food drive for FISH Hospitality Pantry. Photo

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Popcorn time! Local Scouts are selling popcorn at most West Knoxville grocery stores during October. This is the main fundraiser for the 92 West Knox troops. Pictured are Austin Sheets and Matthew Borden from Pack 346. Photo submitted

Violin concerto The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will perform the world premiere of Theodore Wiprudâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s violin concerto â&#x20AC;&#x153;Katrinaâ&#x20AC;? at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 20-21, at the Tennessee Theatre. Info: 291-3310.

They do homecoming a little differently at West High School. Students nominate the homecoming court, and for about two weeks before homecoming weekend the students pick their favorites and â&#x20AC;&#x153;voteâ&#x20AC;? by raising money and bringing in donations of food. Senior Gracie Wright was crowned homecoming queen Oct. 7, and the West High student body collected $$3,244 and more than 4,831 cans (and boxes and bags) of food. The homecoming haul has been divided between the FISH Hospitality Pantry and Love Kitchen. Members of the homecoming Court included seniors Kadiza Brown and Kaylah Whaley; Junior Princess Landon Holt, along with Kandace Parks and Calli Pinckney; Sophomore Princess Brianna Tate plus Natalie Porter and Zaria Walker; Freshman Princess Jessica Morgan, along with Reionna Hall and Anna Moon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The entire student body participates,â&#x20AC;? said Business and Marketing teacher

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set by her grandfather, Gregory Willis, who has taught her to serve her community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My family encourages me to do this, especially my grandfather, who tells me that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always good to help people out. He says youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll accomplish more in life that way.â&#x20AC;? Among the quantities of soup, vegetables and pasta, there were also numerous cans of dog and cat food for FISHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pantry For Feeding Pets (PFFP), which operates out of FISH Pantry on Scott Avenue and provides food for pets on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ted Hembree, director of FISH, started this program when he became upset by the number of people giving up their family members (pets) to shelters because they could not afford food. Gene Nye of FISH came by with a truck to pick up the food and thanked the kids for their help. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great that these kids are doing this for the community, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re donating part of it to FISH,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last month we gave out 11,000 food bags to hungry folks in Knoxville, so thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a definite need.â&#x20AC;?

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Bearden ROTC senior plans future By Natalie Lester

Tyler Bray uses the altitude tracker to find the height the rocket traveled while Daniel Clark uses a stopwatch to time the flight. Harmony Dewees waits to record the data.

Alec Hendricks chases down a rocket that has been launched.

West Valley students study rockets Seventh graders in Phillip Burnette’s Innovations and Inventions class at West Valley Middle School study rockets. At left, Burnette helps Buddy Swan launch a rocket. Photos by Justin Acuff

Despite the 6:50 a.m. drills and after school time commitments, Bearden High School senior and Navy Junior Reserve Officers in Training Corps commanding officer Terry Crowe knows the military life is where he belongs. “Initially, I joined ROTC because I wanted to get a taste of the military, but it really has built my character and confidence,” Crowe said. “It helped with my grades, too. The camaraderie and the range of subjects is different from any thing else. ” Crowe’s dedication and success have not gone unnoticed. Over the summer he attended four camps as a result of his involvement and leadership in ROTC. He participated in the American Legion Volunteer Boy’s State, a STEM camp at Purdue University, a high adventure camp that was like a “mini boot camp” and an ROTC leadership academy. Currently, Crowe is working on his applications to the naval and coast guard academies. He isn’t exactly sure what position he wants within the service, but he knows it will involve leadership. “I am set on the military, and I am interested in the intelligence or law enforcement

Terry Crowe specialties,” he said. “I feel like it is my calling to be in a leadership role. I think that will fit my character and it will also be more of a challenge.” Crowe’s experience as mayor of his city at Boy’s State helped develop his leadership skills the most. “It was such a good learning experience,” he said. “I learned how important good communication is and learned to take charge when my superior wasn’t there.” Crowe comes from a military family. Both of his parents attended the naval academy, and he believes this is one reason his passion is so strong. “I’ve just been around it my whole life, and I feel like it fits who I am,” he said. “I want to serve my country and the citizens in it.”

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eas of the United States. He received a Business and Economics degree from Furman University and a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Healthcare Administration from Tulane. He and his wife, Karen, a vice president at SunCrest Healthcare, a home health company, will relocate to the Knoxville area. Rounding out the senior leadership team for Tennova Healthcare are: Jeff Potter, senior vice president, strategy; Jerry Askew, senior vice president, government relations; Marty Margetts, senior vice president, human resources; Rebecca Dodson, vice president, mission; Bill Ziesmer, market CFO; Melanie Robinson, director, business development.

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Residences at Eastport opens By Alvin Nance You have to go back to the 1970s to find new construction for elderly residents in the Five Points community. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad to report that KCDC is doing its part to fill that need. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve nearly completed a $15 million renovation of the former Eastport Elementary School into The Residences at Eastport, an 85-unit home for lowincome adults age 62 and above. We expect residents to start moving in before Nance the end of the year. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve received a lot of positive feedback on the project, but I never expected the 200 people at a recent open house. They were eager to tour a furnished model unit and learn more about the project, which is just a first step in what we plan to be a major revitalization of the entire Five Points community. Those taking tours included potential residents and their family. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll gather at the Residences at Eastport for an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. Both mayors will be there. I hope you will be, too.

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Could you be a hoarder? If you have ever wondered if you or someone you know â&#x20AC;&#x201C; maybe even a family member â&#x20AC;&#x201C; could be classified as a hoarder, and perhaps more importantly, if you have wondered if there is help for this serious problem, the answer is just five days away.

Anne Hart

The UT Personal and Professional Development Program is offering a free class titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Understanding Hoardingâ&#x20AC;? from 9:30 a.m. to noon this coming Saturday. Call 974-0150 to register. The class is open to the public at no charge and will be led by two true professionals in the field, Mary Pankiewicz and Jerry Fried, who have conducted these classes before and are recognized experts.

Pankiewicz has amassed professional designations way too numerous to list here, but she is a Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization and is professionally trained to work with hoarders. Fried is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with hoarders and with obsessive compulsive disorder, the umbrella designation under which hoarding falls. Pankiewicz says the classes are usually about evenly divided between persons who know they are hoarders and need help and friends and/or family members seeking ways to help someone else. As a precaution, everyone who attends the class must sign a confidentiality statement to encourage open communication. Hoarding is a significant problem for the 2-to-5 percent of the population afflicted by it. At its worst, as in the hoarding of animals for instance, it can involve law enforcement, the health

Biggs is Covenant Health vice president Jeremy Biggs has joined Covenant Health as vice president, operations, effective Oct. 31. Most r e c e n t l y, he was president Jeremy Biggs at Mercy Medical Center North, where he oversaw a 108bed acute care hospital, an outpatient center, two medical office buildings,

and a health and fitness center. Under Biggsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; leadership the hospital grew business and improved net operating margin while improving quality measures, patient safety, and maintaining one of the highest patient satisfaction scores within Catholic Healthcare Partners. Prior to his tenure at Mercy, he served in positions of leadership at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health System and

Mary Pankiewicz department and other protective agencies, according to Fried. He says that in less severe cases, women tend to hoard clothing and men hoard tools and hardware, but anything and everything is subject to hoarding. In the most severe cases, individuals hoard everything and live in homes so crammed full of â&#x20AC;&#x153;stuffâ&#x20AC;? they are endangering their own lives through falls, respiratory and other health problems, and even fire. Pankiewicz says that her hoarding clients â&#x20AC;&#x153;are fragile

St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medical Center of Campbell County. Biggs is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, which presented him with an â&#x20AC;&#x153;Early Career Healthcare Executiveâ&#x20AC;? Regentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award. He is a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association and East Tennessee Healthcare Executives, serving as president of that organization in 2007. Biggs is a member of the Leadership Knoxville Class of 2010, was named to the Greater Knoxville Business Journalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;40 Under 40â&#x20AC;? leadership list in 2008 and was recognized in a Beckerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Review

and vulnerable. It is vital that those who will be working with them have the necessary training to encourage them through the often painful process of change.â&#x20AC;? The goal of the UT class is to help those attending understand the roots of hoarding and how to deal with them. Tips are given on how to best communicate with family members and others who are hoarders to help them help themselves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Success requires a collaborative effort and lots of compassion,â&#x20AC;? Pankiewicz says. Hoarding is defined in three ways: the acquisition of and failure to discard possessions that appear to be useless or of limited value, living spaces significantly cluttered so as to preclude activities for which these spaces were originally designed, and significant distress or impairment in functioning because of clutter. If any of that sounds familiar, you may want to call and register for Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class. Contact: annehartsn@aol.com.

article, â&#x20AC;&#x153;10 Hospital CEOs 40 and Younger.â&#x20AC;? He has served on several community boards, including the United Way of Greater Knoxville (20042010), and he co-chaired the 2011 American Heart Association Heart Walk. Originally from Oak Ridge, Biggs earned a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in health administration from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond and a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in business administration from the University of Tennessee. Biggs and his wife, Whitney, have two children, ages 10 and 7.

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NEWS FROM CLOSET SOLUTIONS

Pam Neuhart of Closet Solutions chooses cabinet pulls for a client.

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any Knox any K Knoxville noxvi vill ill llee homeowners homeow home owne ners rs are are familiar with Closet Solutions, located in the Shops at Franklin Square. They’re the folks who will help you design or redesign the storage space in your home, from closets to garages to attics, to make your space more efficient, more functional and more attractive. Pam Neuhart, who has owned and operated the shop since 1997, would like to remind everyone that, in addition to organizing your home spaces, Closet Solutions also has the most comprehensive selection of cabinet and drawer pulls and knobs in town. As you are preparing your home for holiday guests, add a bit of sparkle to your cabinets and drawers with new hardware. As Pam says, changing the hardware in a room is such an easy way to update, she wonders why it’s called “hard”-ware. Drop by Closet Solutions and spend some time browsing. You’ll have a great time exploring possibilities you’ve never thought about before. Have you ever seen mother-of-pearl drawer knobs? They have beautiful hand-blown glass door pulls, and cabinet accessories in every shape, size and color. Need real zebra hide pulls for your own “jungle room?” Closet Solutions can find those for you.

How fun fun would woul uld ld it be be to to have hav hav avee kitchen k tc ki tche tch hen hen How cabinet door pulls made in the shape of knives and forks? Make your laundry room more fun with cabinet knobs in the shape of T-shirts, skirts and other items of clothing. How about knobs in the shape of fish, seagulls and crabs for your beach or lake house? For the bar area in your home, there are even pulls made from wine corks and some made in the shapes of wine bottles and martini glasses. With all the beautiful, unusual and traditional hardware available at Closet Solutions, there truly is an affordable price range for everyone. Use your imagination and think of ways a “knob update” can be used to reflect the hobbies or personalities of your family members. Sometimes just adding one special cabinet pull can make a big difference. Many of the hardware accessories available at Closet Solutions are actually mini works of art and can be a true focal point for conversation. Closet Solutions also has door knockers and doorbell ringers, and they do window treatments as well. They are all about helping you better enjoy your home, whether it’s organizing your space or adding some very unique accessories that make your home reflect the personalities of those who live there.

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Ah yes, Alabama week, once the measuring stick for football men of Tennessee. Jimmy Hahn missed a block in the Tennessee-Alabama game 60 years ago. It made news. Robert R. Neyland reviewed the film and covered for his almost perfect head-hunter. “The linebacker was out of position and Hahn couldn’t find him.” Then as now, those with the ball dominated headlines. Long runs and touchdowns didn’t fool Neyland. He said one good blocker was worth three ball-carriers. He wrote a margin note in his coaching manual: “Credit blockers for big gains.” The national champion 1951 Volunteers rushed for 3,068 yards. It was a way of life back then. Indeed, tailbacks enjoyed precision interference. Hahn was the best blocker, best in the SEC. He won the Jacobs Trophy. The recent death of center Bob Davis dusted off memories of his long-ago roommate, an intriguing character, tough 186-pound blocking back, son of a preacher man. Hahn was pivotal in several shenanigans, including a massive panty raid. He found novel ways into and out of trouble. Some stories Bob told. Jimmy added some. He enjoyed college freedom. He developed a wild reputation for doing crazy things and had to do some more to live up to it. One was taking aim from his dorm window and shooting out a security light near the stadium. Broken glass showered down on a campus patrolman. Spectators, at other windows, cheered. Neyland got the news at breakfast. Did you do it?

Marvin West Yes sir. Why? Hahn came up with a good story. The light was disturbing his sleep, put up with it a long time, finally did something about it. The General warned about the dangers of firing a rifle. He went on to recollections of his military marksmanship and many other adventures at West Point. Hahn said it was fascinating. “After 45 minutes or an hour, he suggested I bring my .22 rifle to his office for safekeeping and take it home the next time I went that way.” Davis thought Hahn’s value to the Vols could have been a forgiveness factor for transgressions – like the Walgreens adventure. Hahn liked drug store ice cream. He plotted a night raid. All he had to do was become invisible as the manager took a last look around before turning out the lights. Hahn did it but before his first scoop, he hurried to check the exit. The back door had a push-bar but it was double locked. “I suddenly lost my appetite. I couldn’t find a way out. I finally called Mickey O’Brien (trainer). He called the police. The police called the store manager.” Hahn was ready with a creative explanation. He had been in a phone booth, talking to a girl, when the store went dark. He yelled and yelled. Walgreens’ manager was sorry for the inconvenience. Hahn found a magic way into the team dining area

after hours. He took a gallon of peaches, ate far too many and solicited help with leftovers. Peaches became his nickname. Another time, he raided the walk-in freezer. Jim Thompson, manager of the training table, returned unexpectedly, saw light under the door and thought he was being burglarized. He investigated with pistol in hand. “Mr. Jim, Mr. Jim,” exclaimed Hahn. “Don’t shoot me. I’m just having an ice cream.” Hahn didn’t sleep much that night. He knew Thompson would tell Neyland. He didn’t. Teammates liked latenight chili dogs with onions from Smoky Mountain Market. Hahn would walk the railroad bridge across the Tennessee River as a shortcut to pick up goodies. He was going south when he encountered a northbound train. “It was good that I didn’t have my hands full. I needed both to get under the track and hold on. It would have been bad if I had dropped the hot dogs.” Hahn got serious as an Army officer and retired as a colonel. He became a real estate broker. He owned a large farm in Virginia and a vacation home in Germany. He was chaplain for a retired military group. He sang in his church choir. “I came from a religious family. Two grandfathers, my father, my brother and a son were Lutheran ministers. It would not have been acceptable for me to turn out all bad.” Hahn yarns and 200 others are in Marvin West’s first book, “Tales of the Tennessee Vols.” It is available by mail from WESTCOM, P.O. Box 38, Maynardville, TN 37807. The cost is $20.

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Woman sheds more than 50 pounds in six months with medically supervised diet Harriet CofďŹ n of West Knoxville knew losing weight was going to be difďŹ cult. At 58, CofďŹ n found success, losing more than 50 pounds in six-months with the Covenant Weight Management Center (CWMC). She learned about its Medically Supervised Diet Plan while searching local weight loss programs online. Although she had lost weight before with Weight Watchers for her daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wedding, it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yield her long-term success. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I got to the point that I hated myself, and my son told me, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Well, do something about it.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; So, I knew he was right â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the ball was in my court if I truly wanted to lose weight,â&#x20AC;? said CofďŹ n. This time, CofďŹ n didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start out with expectations on her weight loss. She wanted to approach it as a life-change that would not only help her lose weight, but also keep it off. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People started noticing when I was down about 20 pounds,â&#x20AC;? remembers CofďŹ n. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I remember being so tickled when one of my coworkers said she could see that my face was changing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; she then quickly asked how much weight had I lost.â&#x20AC;? CofďŹ n said having people notice was a wonderful experience and that when her son complimented her saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud of you!â&#x20AC;? she knew that all her efforts were paying off. CofďŹ n says she had always been â&#x20AC;&#x153;a beanpoleâ&#x20AC;? until she reached her 40s. Weight gain

Harriet Coffin settled in, and further medical evaluation revealed that her thyroid had stopped working. She was placed on hormone replacement therapy, but that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help her lose the extra pounds that she had already gained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was all about the time my children were growing up and my daily routine was shifting,â&#x20AC;? said CofďŹ n. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I remember it being a real slump for me.â&#x20AC;?

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ercise physiologist who monitors weight loss progress through appointments and weekly classes. Support during weight loss is important. CofďŹ n credits the staff at the CWMC for her success because she could get all of her concerns answered and she learned tools that allowed her to not only make better choices, but understand why the choices would also provide her lifelong success. Important tips that helped her throughout her weight loss journey were: N Getting rid of all the junk food N Exclusively using whole wheat bread N Eating lots of fruits and vegetables N Learning how to read food labels because some ingredients, like sodium, wreak havoc on your body She has regained her energy and the freedom itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s given her to be able to keep up with her three granddaughters. The fears of gaining weight and having to take extra medicine to treat conditions caused by poor health are a thing of the past. People who havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen her in a long time do a double-take. CofďŹ n looks forward to reconnecting with others who havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen her in a long time. The Covenant Weight Management Center is located on the Fort Sanders West campus. If you are interested in learning more, call 865-531-5243 or visit www. CovenantWeightManagement. com.

Special corporate wellness opportunities Covenant Weight Management Center (CWMC) offers corporate wellness programs for local businesses to keep their employees healthy and reduce costs related to health coverage and absenteeism. Nearly two out of every three adults in the United States are overweight or obese. Research shows that health care and pharmacy costs are higher for employees with weight problems compared to those with normal body weights. Businesses have an opportunity to reduce their costs by offering a weight loss program in the work environment. CWMC helps employers provide to their staff a team of weight loss experts, including a nurse practitioner, exercise physiologist and registered dietitian, to develop a weight loss program speciďŹ c to the needs of their organization. Just as each individual has different needs, so do different individual companies. Experts with CWMC are able to work with your

business to design a plan that ranges from a very comprehensive weight loss program to supplemental classes for your current wellness initiatives. All of the centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corporate weight loss services are effective and can be adapted for the employeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; convenience. The program is affordable and the cost depends on the components of the program offered at the worksite to employees.

Discounted and tier pricing are available according to the number of employees enrolled in the program simultaneously. With the Medically Supervised Diet and Exercise Program, each employee is initially assessed by the nurse practitioner, exercise physiologist and registered dietitian. The assessments performed by each of the clinicians result in the development of an individu-

Why weight? Get results in six weeks You can customize the right six-week jumpstart for your weight loss with the Covenant Weight Management Center. The package includes 12 personal training sessions with Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center and six dietitian consultations. Participants can utilize the offer individually or as a group of up to three people who want to lose weight and get fit. Registered dietitians are the experts on food and nutrition and can help you assess your dietary habits and make adjustments. Exercise physiologists assess and prescribe exercise programs for overall good health and conditioning. In private or group settings, participants can review their nutritional or physical activity needs to create a personalized exercise plan. The sessions are to help individuals who need to lose weight as well as for individuals with healthy weights who want to optimize their exercise program or improve their diet. For additional information, contact the Covenant Weight Management Center at 865-531-5243 or www. covenantweightmanagement.com.

alized reduced calorie diet and activity plan. The plan addresses any special medical needs and personal preferences to create a personalized action plan. Individual follow-up sessions once a month include a visit with all three clinicians: nurse practitioner, exercise physiologist and registered dietitian. The progress made is reviewed with each employee and the plan is modiďŹ ed as needed during each visit. Weekly follow-up can be available by phone or email. For corporate educational training, 30-minute group sessions are offered to those who are enrolled. Topics can be customized to ďŹ t the needs of the group at a time that is most convenient to them. There is no better time than the present to target weight loss and healthy living to improve oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overall health. Call the Covenant Weight Management Center at 865-531- 5243 to explore the right corporate wellness plan for you.

Peninsula, a division of Parkwest Medical Center, will host its 11th annual ethics workshop from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike in Knoxville.

The topic is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ethical Boundaries in Therapeutic and Supervisory Relationships.â&#x20AC;? The interactive workshop is appropriate for case managers, therapists, social workers, nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, marriage and family therapists, and drug and alcohol counselors who work in a variety of settings. Depending upon the accreditation preference selected during reg-

istration, certiďŹ cates will be awarded for 3.0 Contact Hours, .3 CEs, and/or .3 CEUs. The intermediate level workshop will include the review of ethical decision making models, interactive video vignettes that feature common ethical dilemmas in clinical practice, and group discussion. The cost is $45 per person and includes a full buffet dinner. Participants may earn Contact Hours by attending. CEs have been applied for from the American Psychological Association and CEUs have been applied for from the U.T. College of Social Work. For more information, visit www.peninsulabehavioralhealth.org. Preregister by Nov. 1 by calling 865-541-4500. Participants with special needs should register by Oct. 24 to allow for provision of services.

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NEWS FROM THE WELLNESS CENTER AT DOWELL SPRINGS

Yoga within your reach Janel Harrell

By Sandra Clark

De-stress for the holidays While the holidays are among the most joyous times of year; they can also be the most stressful. Our normally fast paced lifestyle speeds up to practically breakneck pace when we add in the extra family obligations, shopping, and all of the additional work that piles up at the end of the year. We often find ourselves with barely the time to think, much less simply breathe. This year, instead of frantically racing from one thing to the next trying to get everything done, allow some time and space for yourself. Decompress, retreat and breathe for just a little while. Study after study has shown that taking time out of a hectic life can actually improve our ability to function in the chaotic world of the holiday season. Taking the time to center ourselves can help us all meet our obligations during this crazy time of year as well as helping us relax enough to enjoy ourselves. Starting Wednesday, Nov. 30, the Wellness Center at Dowell Springs will be offering a short series of yoga classes designed to help us all relax just a bit more this season. Using gentle yoga postures appropriate for even the most beginner student, breathing practices and some relaxing visualization techniques, this 3-week series of classes will help you take a moment to breathe and destress for your holidays. Call the Wellness Center today for more details and to sign up for this calming series of classes that can help you not only survive the holiday season but restore your enjoyment of this time of year as well.

Yoga is for everyone, says instructor Pam Milner, and with the great facilities at The Wellness Center at Dowell Springs, she expects to create “a yoga center within a wellness center.”

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BUSY CAREGIVERS can De-Stress for the Holidays with a 3-week program starting Nov. 30. Taught by Janel Harrell, the class emphasizes gentle yoga poses along with visualization and breathing techniques. CANCER PATIENTS and those coming off a hip or knee replacement gain strength from gentle, restorative yoga. ENDURANCE ATHLETES can gain flexibility and build a stronger core with a program called “Hot Yoga!” PEOPLE WITH WEIGHT OR MOBILITY ISSUES can take “Chair Yoga,” a class in which poses are taken while sitting in a chair or using the chair for support. INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE FIT and working toward becoming fitter will find yoga a calming change of pace.

Pam Milner laughs. She knows the advanced yoga classes are real workouts with real sweat and real results. “Everyone’s body is different,” she says, “but yoga helps us all by reducing blood pressure, boosting the immune system and bringing peace of mind. The trick is to get the classes designed for each population.”

Coming in December: Yoga for Endurance A 12-week workshop designed for runners, cyclists & triathletes Preparing for a marathon or looking to build endurance during the offseason of training? This is the workshop for you.

Instructor Pam Milner demonstrates a yoga pose

Why yoga and not just the typical stretching? The sequencing of poses utilizing breathe work allows the athlete to go deeper in the poses and begins to build endurance. Other beneﬁts are building a stronger core, opening hips, lengthening hamstrings, opening shoulders and creating space in the hip ﬂexors.

PROGRAMS AND OFFERINGS Chair Yoga – For everyone, but, especially “the young at heart.” It is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair or using a chair for support. LiveWell Lifestyle Change Program – This 12 week class meets 3 times/week for an hour and a half. It is a beginner friendly, unique, comprehensive program combining nutrition and fitness to influence positive and healthy lifestyle changes. Sit To Be Fit – 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. Forever Fit – A class for more active Seniors with an emphasis on cardiovascular exercise along with light

ROUTINE With the summer coming to an end and life getting back into the swing of things, a routine is just what you need to transform yourself. Explore The Wellness Center's LiveWell Lifestyle Change Program at the next informational meeting: Tuesday September 20th 10:00 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. Call 232-1414 to enroll today!

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Milner has practiced yoga for 14 years and taught it for five. She holds a 200-hour instructor’s certification. “Our instructors are highly qualified and experienced,” said marketing manager Juli Urevick. “Each has areas in which they are strong and different teaching styles.” Urevick is working with the center’s director, Lisa Wolf, to design the yoga classes. De-Stress for the Holidays starts in November, while Chair Yoga is coming in December. On the drawing board for 2012 are a beginner yoga series and “Hot Yoga,” which is essentially yoga in a heated room. “It makes those muscles limber!” said Milner. People will start training for the Knoxville Marathon in mid-November. The instructors have designed the upcoming Yoga for Endurance series with local runners and endurance athletes in mind. And participants aren’t required to join The Wellness Center, Wolf said. They can simply buy a “yoga pass” for classes. Info: 232-1410.

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hand weights or tubing. It is low impact and offers strength conditioning, help with range of motion, and relaxation. Zumba Gold – A Latin inspired dance and fitness class for active older adults. Zumba is a Latin-inspired, dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements. Beginners are welcome and no experience is necessary. Pilates – Improve your balance and core strength with our Pilates class. Yoga – Learn essential yoga basics and experience the wellness benefits of poses, bends and relaxation in our one-hour group sessions. Pump – Ideal for everyone from beginners to experienced exercisers, our Pump class targets every major muscle group. With minimal down

time between exercises, you’ll get the most out of using the body bar, dumbbells, BOSU, step bench and more. Spin – Ready to challenge yourself by starting your own spinning regimen? Spin is an entry-level spinning class lasting 45-60 minutes, perfect for beginners. Cycle In, Yoga Out – An ideal ﬁt for both beginners and veteran spinners, this is your chance to change up typical spin class routines by starting with 45 minutes on the bike and ending with 15 minutes of yoga. Power Hour – Push yourself in our one-hour Power Hour class with 30 minutes of hardcore cycling hills, sprints and races, immediately followed by 30 minutes of intense leg and ab work. Functional Fitness – Class involves a variety of exercise,

including but not limited to: cardiovascular, balance and strength. Appropriate for seniors or individuals who desire fitness gains with little impact on the joints. Xpress Fitness – Ideal for working individuals and travelers, our convenient morning Xpress class fits a total-body workout into only 45 minutes. Healthy Eating Series – It’s all about food! Classes are designed to provide you a hands-on, food-based learning experience to bring comfort to your kitchen. Each month will highlight a new topic to help YOU find success with nutrition. Cardio Fit – One-hour beginner-level class with cardiovascular focus. Class participants will be instructed and supervised in use of cardio equipment on the gym floor.

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Strang Senior Center Activities this week: ■ Monday, Oct. 17: 8:45 a.m., Advanced Cardio; 9:30 a.m., Watercolor; 10 a.m., Bridge; 10 a.m., Cardio; 12:30 p.m., Sit N Be Fit; 1 p.m., Long Term Care – Is it for You?; 1:30 p.m., Belly Dancing. ■ Tuesday, Oct. 18: 8:45 a.m., Tai Chi 1; 9:30 a.m., BB Bridge; 10 a.m., Oil painting; 10 a.m., Digital class; 11:15 a.m., Pilates; 12:30 p.m., Canasta/PIN; 12:30 p.m., Yoga; 2 p.m., Line dancing. ■ Wednesday, Oct. 19: 1 p.m., Halloween Fun – bingo and costume contest ■ Thursday, Oct. 20: 8:45 a.m., Tai Chi 1; 10 a.m., Tai Chi 2; 10 a.m., Paint group; 10 a.m. Advanced Windows; 10 a.m., Digital Ed Harper, senior services director of Blount Memorial Hospital, Karen Milligan with the Covenant Health fitness program takes class; 11:15 a.m., Cardio plays some toe-tapping songs for senior adults and encourag- individuals on an imaginary swim to demonstrate how exercis- M&B; noon, Book Club, es them to find balance in their lives for healthy living. ing can be simple and fun. Photos by Ruth White “When We Were Strangers” by Pamela Schoenewaldt; 12:30 p.m., Sit N Be Fit class; 1:45 p.m., Chorus. ■ Friday, Oct. 21: 8:45 a.m., Advanced Cardio; 9:30 a.m., Canasta Staying healthy and Individuals should per“It’s important to conClub; 10 a.m., Cardio; 10:30 working out after age 50 form a “body part check” to tinue to work muscles even a.m., Social Bridge; 11:15 doesn’t have to be strenufind a workout suitable for if you are injured,” she said. a.m., Pilates; 12:30 a.m., Ruth ous or unpleasant. Karen their abilities. Individuals “Simple exercises such as Yoga; 1 p.m., Rummikub; White Milligan is part of the Body who find high energy music squeezing thigh muscles or 2 p.m., Ballroom. Works classes through Covassociated with aerobics to buttock muscles and using Info or to register: 670enant Health and she teachbe hurtful to their ears might stretchy bands to work arm 6693. Complete calendar es senior adults to work out reconsider before taking muscles is better than no listings available at www. at a level that is safe and fun Type B personalities might that class. If someone suf- activity.” knoxcounty.org/seniors. for each individual. Her tips for finding the enjoy walking a treadmill fers from serious foot probThe first indicator for fun or riding a stationery bike lems, water exercise and low best exercise program in- Classes at the Art Center impact activities might help clude making it fit your fitness is recognizing indi- while reading a book. The Appalachian Arts likes, making it fit your vidual personality types. “Your workout should fit ease discomfort. Craft Center is located at Type A people are more like- your personality,” said MilMilligan demonstrated schedule, making it fit 2716 Andersonville Highly to enjoy continual move- ligan. “This way, a person is several exercises that indi- your budget and making it way 61 near Norris. Info: ment in workouts, changing more likely to stick with the viduals could do while seated fit your body. www.appalachianarts.net exercises continually, where workout longer.” at home or even in the car. “If it fits, it will be fun.” or 494-9854.

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AARP driver safety classes For registration info about these and all other AARP driver safety classes, call Barbara Manis, 922-5648. ■ 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, and Friday, Oct. 21, Morristown Senior Center, 841 Lincoln Ave., Morristown. ■ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 24-25, Chota Recreation Center, 145 Awohli Drive, Loudon. ■ Noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 26-27, Cheyenne Conference Room, 944 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge.

O’Connor center to host annual market The O’Connor Senior Center will host its annual holiday market 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2. The event will feature holiday items and gifts, plants, handmade crafts, candies, cookies and other goodies.

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog month, and YoungWilliams will be offering adoption specials each week. Pretty girl Butters, a 6-month-old spaniel mix, is excited about this month’s events. A good diet, regular coat brushing, monthly nail trims, and keeping her ears nice and clean are important to her care. Butters is available for adoption at the main center at 3210 Division St. Hours there are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday. The “new” center at Young-Williams Animal Village, 6400 Kingston Pike, is open daily from noon to 6 p.m. Visit www.young-williams.org to see photos of all of the center’s adoptables, or call 215-6599 for more information. Facebook: www.facebook.com/knoxpets.

■ Hand-Sewing Day with the Quilting Department, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. Bring your hand-sewing project or help out with the group quilting project with a group of ladies which meets each Wednesday to quilt. No need to call ahead; just bring your lunch. No cost. All levels. ■ Braided Rug Class with Dot Fraser 6-9 p.m. the second Monday of each month. Learn to make a beautiful, rug from scrap material. Ideas for a kitchen, bathroom or hallway. This class meets during regular “Ruggers” monthly sessions. $40 members, $50 nonmembers, no charge for repeating the class. Beginning.

HEALTH NOTES ■ Cancer survivor support groups, Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings and Tuesday evenings, at the Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee (formerly the Wellness Community), 2230 Sutherland Ave. Support groups for cancer caregivers, Monday evenings. Cancer family bereavement group, Thursday evenings. Info: 546-4661 or www.cancersupportet.org. ■ Lung cancer support group meets 6 p.m. the third Monday every month at Baptist West Cancer Center, 10820 Parkside Drive. No charge, light refreshments served. Info: Trish or Amanda, 2187081. ■ October screening mammogram specials will be held Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Tennova-North Knoxville Medical Center, 7551 Dannaher Dr. Chocolate-covered strawberries, massages, gifts and more. To schedule, call 545-7771. ■ Stop Smoking: 215-QUIT (7848) is a program of the Knox County Health Department. The hotline is answered 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. ■ Support group meeting for family members or caregivers of an adult with a mental illness is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Cherokee Health Systems, 2018 Western Avenue. Info: Rebecca Gill, 602-7807 or www.namiknox.org. ■ Swimming lessons for all ages will start Monday, Oct. 17, at the Downtown YWCA, 420 W. Clinch Ave. Preregistration is necessary. Info: 523-6126. ■ 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: 544-6279. ■ UT Hospice Adult Grief Support, for any adult who is suffering loss, meets 6 to 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month in the UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info or to reserve a spot: 544-6277.

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Kaye receives Everest award Congratulations to Al Kaye of the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center (PNRC) for receiving the 2011 Covenant Health Everest Award. He is one of only three Covenant Health employees to receive the annual honor. The winners were selected from eleven employees nominated from across the Covenant Health system. The Everest Award recognizes individual non-managerial employees who excel based on Covenant Health’s standards of performance. Al Kaye has been with the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center for 30 years. As a Brain Injury Program Coordinator and Clin-

ical Specialist, he works with brain-injured patients, and is the primary grant writer for PNRC. Kaye founded the Innovative Recreation Cooperative (IRC) in 1994. The IRC is a nationally recognized program which provides adaptive sports opportunities to physically disabled individuals. Kaye identiﬁes community resources to support the adaptive sports. The IRC program has enriched the lives of thousands of people with disabilities. Last year, with the help of 200 volunteers, Kaye organized 35 IRC sporting clinics that served more than 500 disabled Covenant Health Everest Award winner Al Kaye talks with Molly King during an Innovative Recindividuals. reation Cooperative sporting event.

Fort Sanders Regional employees honored for excellence

Representatives from Fort Sanders’ “Setting the Standard: Reducing Falls with Injury” Project.

Fort Sanders 3 West Nephrology Several Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center units recently earned recognition for excellent patient care and customer service at the 2011 Covenant Health Performance Excellence Awards. The annual celebration featured the presentation of the Covenant Health System’s Best Practice Awards and the Covenant Everest Award for individual peak performing employees. The event also recognized winners of the Professional Research Consultants (PRC) customer service awards. PRC is a national organization that measures patient satisfaction for health care facilities.

Outpatient Surgery Performance Excellence Awards are based on entries submitted by Covenant Health System afﬁliates and departments. An outside panel of judges scores each applicant on the basis of ﬁve categories: Project Selection, Improvement Process, Results, Innovation, and Sharing Your Knowledge. Projects having the greatest internal impact on Covenant’s core pillars were chosen. Fort Sanders Regional received a Covenant Performance Excellence award in the Quality and Finance category for the “Setting the Standard: Reducing Falls with Injury” project. The group’s awareness and educa-

Fort Sanders Outpatient Services Representatives

Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center Ortho/ Neuro Rehab tion efforts helped result in a 40% decrease in patients falls with injuries in 2010. Profession Research Consultants (PRC) recognized Fort Sanders Regional with 5-Star Achievement awards for the hospital’s 3 West Nephrology unit and Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center ‘s Ortho/Neuro rehabilitation unit. 5-Star Awards are given to facilities and units that score in the top ten percent of PRC’s national client data base for “excellent” Overall Quality of Care, based on patient rankings. Fort Sanders also received a 4-Star Award for its Outpatient and Outpatient Surgery Departments. A 4-Star ranking denotes a top 25 percent

ranking from patients for “excellent” Quality of Care. A Silver PRC Achievement Award was earned by Fort Sanders’ Outpatient & Outpatient Surgery Services. The celebration concluded with the presentation of the Everest Awards, which recognize individual peak performance of non-managerial Covenant Health employees who excel based on the company’s standards of performance. Al Kaye of the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center was chosen from eleven ﬁnalists, to win one of the top three honors for the Covenant Health system. Congratulations to all the Performance Excellence Award winners!

NURSING EXCELLENCE Fort Sanders Regional salutes the nearly 1,500 nursing professionals who provide excellent care for our patients around the clock, every day of the year. Thank you!

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