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West High marks 60 years By Betty Bean Frank Jones was president of West High School’s Class of 1952, and 60 years later, his recollections are still vivid. “At Knoxville High, we had been accustomed to winning everything. At West, we lost everything, where football was concerned,” he said, “Our best game was a 0-0 tie. Other games were zero for us, 35, 37, 40-something for the other side. David Bowman offered $100 to the first kid who crossed the goal line. We finally scored in about the seventh game.” Jones and about 15 of his classmates were guests of honor at the school’s 60th anniversary celebration and dedication of the new lobby display last Friday. The class vice president, Phil Farrow, was quick to remind the crowd that the school’s first basketball team was

New ‘battle’ for Korean War veteran See Lorraine’s story on page A-6

Class of 2012 vice president Alex Frye and president Brenna Finn (at To page A-3 left) present a certificate of appreciation to Class of 1952 president

and vice president Frank Jones and Phil Farrow at the 60th anniversary celebration. The new lobby display is in the background.

‘Pippin’ utilizes young cast By Wendy Smith It will be a challenge for the Bearden High School drama department to put on a musical to rival last year’s “Hairspray,” which is the only production in the program’s history to have a sell-out show. But this fall’s production of “Pippin” will also break ground because it is the first repeat performance in Leann Dickson’s 15-year tenure at the school. The play features music and lyrics written by Stephen Schwartz, who also composed music for “Wicked” and “Godspell.” The plot is loosely based on the historical figure Pepin, the son of Charlemagne. While she likes the production and has performed in it professionally, Dickson doesn’t choose projects based on taste. She chooses based

How a tragedy became a blessing See Jake Mabe’s story on page A-3

ONLINE Zachary Hall, a 4th grader at A.L. Lotts Elementary, plays alongside Bearden High School senior Spencer Streno, who stars in the school’s production of “Pippin.” Photo by Wendy Smith

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During war time, battleweary soldiers are sometimes given the opportunity to “stand down,” or withdraw from combat and refresh themselves with warm food and camaraderie, and receive care for their wounds. The term “stand down” now refers to communitybased intervention programs that serve homeless veterans, many of whom are continuing to fight for survival. The Knox Area Veterans Stand Down was held last week at the Park West Church of God, and 200 veterans preregistered to participate. The all-day event provided three meals, clothing and haircuts for vets, as well as

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on the strengths of her current students. This year, she has a handful of experienced thespians and several new students. The large chorus in “Pippin” will give the newbies an opportunity to get their feet wet. “It’s a good show for a building year,” she says. While the cast may be inexperienced, it is hard-working. Even the older students have commented on the selfdiscipline of the younger set. “These young kids – we are so amazed at them.” “Pippin” is the story of a young man in search of fulfillment through sex and politics, and there are dark moments. It’s a story that makes you think, says Dickson, which sets it apart from most musicals. She describes the music in the show as “very cool,” with a 1970s sound.

medical, dental and eye care, including free glasses made on-site. Robert Willis, who served in Germany during the 1970s, was grateful to be able to receive so many services in one day. He was especially thankful for his new glasses, which he says will come in handy at night. He has recently moved into an apartment, but he spent 10 years on the street before finally getting his own place. “If feels good just to have a key. I don’t have any furniture, but I have a key,” he said with a smile. Willis has received help from Clyde Vincent of Volunteers of America, one of several organizations that offered services at the event. Vincent is a program manager for the

Volunteer Judy Moore cleans Robert Willis’ new glasses at the Knox Area Veterans Stand Down, held at the Park West Church of God last week. The event provided free medical, dental and legal care to veterans, many of whom are homeless. Photo by Wendy Smith Knoxville Homeless Veterans Reintegration Project, which helps vets break down barriers to employment. One of those barriers can be unpaid fines, so the Knox County Public Defender’s Office and representatives from Legal Aid were on hand to help veterans clean up minor

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The script had to be toned down for the high school production, and she appreciates that Schwartz allows changes to the play as long as they don’t alter the meaning of the scene. The composer even answers questions online. The show couldn’t go on without the students and parents who have created sets and costumes. Dickson is constantly surprised by the number of parents who are willing to sacrifice a Saturday to help with a production. “They will show up and get their hands dirty,” she says. Show times for “Pippin” are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov. 12; and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13. Tickets, which are $10 for adults and $8 for students, can be purchased at the door.

(RAM) and the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) recruited the doctors who volunteered their time for the event. Recruitment was a little tough, says RAM Foundation Volunteer Coordinator Laura Kirschenmann, because the Stand Down was on a Thursday, when most doctors are working. But a core group of medical providers and volunteers can always be found to staff RAM clinics. The group has provided staff and equipment for 27 clinics this year, she said, but serving veterans is a special opportunity. While many of them receive medical care through the VA, they don’t always get dental and eye care, which is expensive. “These people served us. Hopefully, we’re giving them something they can’t get anywhere else,” she said. “We’re having a good time. These are good people.”

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Russian docs visit Knox Fifteen medical professionals from Kirov, Russia, were in Knoxville last week as part of an Open World delegation. Open World brings young professionals from the former Soviet Union to the U.S. to build relationships and showcase our values and political system.

Wendy Smith The Friendship Force of Knoxville hosted the group. They visited local medical facilities, like UT Hospital and Cherokee Health Systems, as well as important cultural sites, such as Calhoun’s and Neyland Stadium. I had the opportunity to ask Dr. Dmitry Kurdyumov, the head of the Kirov region’s health care department, to compare the U.S. health care system with Russia’s. The obvious beneďŹ t of their system is that it’s free. But the quality of our care is better, and competition between hospitals, as well as insurance companies, forces them to work harder, he said. He thinks America’s expensive health care may encourage us to have healthier habits. But we may not be ahead for long. A healthy lifestyle is currently in fashion for young Russians, said facilitator Sofya Titova.

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The Knoxville Garden Club held their annual open meeting last week, and the guest speaker was Kathleen Gagan, owner of Peony’s Envy. Be careful not to say that too fast. “Not everyone thinks it’s cute,â€? admits Gagan. While people may disagree over the name of her business, there’s no doubt that peonies are magical, if somewhat high maintenance. Gagan runs a bare root mail order company, and her New Jersey estate also doubles as a display garden, so she knows everything there is to know about the pretty peony. There are three groups of peonies – herbaceous, tree and intersectional. The owers that fall down in the rain are herbaceous. The hardwood shrubs that yield owers the size of dinner plates are tree peonies. Intersectional varieties have characteristics of both. Peonies come in a rainbow of shades, and there are several speciďŹ c ower forms. Each peony group comes in a variety of heights, shapes and ower position, so it’s important to know what you have before you plant it, Gagan said. “You have to get them from someone who knows what they’re selling you.â€? For a wealth of

Solving problems through dialogue

The Knoxville Turkish Cultural Center hosted its fourth annual Dialogue Dinner last week, and this year’s theme was “One Billion Hungry in the World: What is your role?â€? Tennessee Tech Engineering Professor Ismail Fidan welcomed guests and pointed out that when the 7 billionth person on the planet was born in recent days, that baby had a 1 in 7 chance of growing up hungry. Elaine Streno, executive director of Second Harvest Food Bank, said drug addiction is fueling the epidemic of childhood hunger in East Tennessee, since grandparents on ďŹ xed incomes are often raising children. On a positive note, the 18county area served by Second Harvest ranks third in the nation for the number of children enrolled in the BackPack program, which ďŹ lls the backpacks of hungry kids each Friday so they can have food over the weekend. That wouldn’t be possible without community involvement, she said. Each table spent time discussing the problem of hunger and how it might be addressed. State Rep. Harry Brooks shared photos from his recent trip to Turkey with six other legislators and three spouses. He was impressed by the country’s hospitality. “We were treated like something real special, and we were just American folks.â€? â–

U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee Bill Killian presents Elaine Streno of Second Harvest Food Bank with a plaque after her keynote address at the fourth annual Dialogue Dinner. The event was hosted by the Knoxville Turkish Community Center, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Attorney Rob Frost, left, was master of ceremonies. Photos by Wendy Smith part of its 25th anniversary. The foundation has awarded one $2,500 grant to one organization in each of the 25 counties it serves. The grant will be used to continue the ďŹ ne work of the ETCDC, which provides professional design and landscape planning to nonproďŹ ts throughout the region. Recent projects include the design of a new visitor’s center in Cocke County, a site plan for Camp Montvale in Maryville and the creation of a historic cemetery district in the West View community. Congratulations to the Pavel Zykov of Kirov, Russia, entertains his Open World delegaETCDC, and happy birthday tion and members of the Friendship Force of Knoxville, who to East Tennessee Foundahosted the group last week. tion, which has made communities stronger and lives better for 25 years.

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How Inky Johnson’s tragedy became his blessing By Jake Mabe After the injury that changed his life forever, Inky Johnson could have slammed the door on the rest of the world and few people would’ve blamed him. He’d worked hard to get a Division I football scholarship to UT, practicing late by the glow of the headlights of his mother’s car and getting up at 6:30 a.m. Saturdays to go running with his father. After getting to UT as a firstgeneration college student, he’d defied the odds to become a starter. His goal, his lifelong dream, was to get to the NFL, mostly to give his family a better life. All of it came crashing down in seconds, during a play with two minutes left in the Sept. 9, 2006, game against Air Force. Inky went to make a tackle, the kind he’d made hundreds of times before, and fell limp to the ground. He was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery. Doctors didn’t know whether he’d make it. Nerve damage meant he’d

Former UT football coach Phil Fulmer spoke at the banquet and heaped high praise on his former player Inky Johnson.

Former UT football player Inquoris “Inky” Johnson shakes hands and chats with folks following his keynote speech at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Team FCA fundraising banquet held last week at the Knoxville Marriott. Johnson suffered a nerve injury during the 2006 Air Force game that forced him to quit playing football.

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never play football again. And, yet, Inky said at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes TeamFCA fundraising banquet last week at the Knoxville Marriott, it’s all been a blessing, all part of what he sees as God’s plan for his life. “Every day I get up, open my eyes and take a breath, I thank God.” Inquoris “Inky” Johnson grew up in a two-bedroom house he shared with 13 family members near Atlanta, Ga. His high school, Alonzo A. Crim, was nicknamed “Crime High.” The dropout rate was higher than the graduation rate. And, yet, Inky had a loving family. And he had a dream to one day play in the National Football League. He parents transferred

him to Tucker High School to give him a better shot at making a Division I football program. Inky said no. He parents transferred him anyway. First football game at Tucker, he finds himself at the bottom of a pile, his ankle twisted by an opponent, ligaments torn, out for the season. So he asked to be transferred back to Crim. His junior year, first quarter of the first game, he broke his clavicle, out for the season again. His senior year, he decided to give up football and play hoops. His coach said no. “How many 5-10 point

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able to redeem a measure of respectability by having a “fair” season – beating state-ranked arch rival East High School by a one-point margin – twice. “The first game went to two overtimes and a sudden-death,” Farrow said. “A little guard named Albert King took a long set shot that hit the back of the rim, bounced up in the air and went in.” Other Class of ’52 members present were David Brichetto, Janet Long Testerman Crossley, Nancy Crossley Dean, Bobby Hutchins, Peggy Maples Irwin, Harvey Lieberman, Barbara Adkisson McCoin, Sandra Davis McIlwane, Marilyn Meyer Johnson, Ann McMurray Simpson, Gordon Smith, Emily Teaster Tinsley, Judy Overholt Wheeler and Genevieve Mack Wynegar. Other guests of honor included Steve and Jill Ridenour and son Tanner, a 2010 West High School graduate. Steve Ridenour’s JS Ridenour Construction Company did the new display

County Mayor Tim Burchett with his 4th grade teacher, Class of ‘52 honoree Judy Overholt Wheeler. Photos by Betty Bean

center and lobby remodel, donating more than half of the construction costs in honor of Tanner Ridenour and the late Will Ridenour (West High School Class of 2005). Jones – who went on to study medicine at the University of Tennessee and Mayo Clinic as well as taking specialty training in California, practiced medicine in Nashville until his retirement 12 years ago when he returned to school

guards do you see in the NBA?” Inky played football his senior year. UT’s head football coach at the time, Phillip Fulmer, came recruiting. While everybody else told Inky they liked his promise but weren’t sure if he’d make the grades, Fulmer told Inky he believed in him, that he knew he’d qualify and he’d see him in the summer. “That influence on me as a young man was priceless. I made it, all because that man took a chance on me.” During Media Day his freshman year, Inky says some reporter shoved a mic in his face and jokingly asked

whether he thought he’d see any playing time. Inky told him he’d become a starter, and he did. All the hard work, everything, seemed to be paying off by Inky’s junior year. Then came the Air Force game, the tackle, the injury, the nerve damage. He credits FCA’s UT campus director, James Mitchell, for his discipleship, for sharing the Word with Inky and his teammates. “Football is just a game. There’s a lot of life to be lived after football. I could see how God navigated the whole situation.” He’s lived with constant

Medicine collection is Saturday

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The city of Knoxville will join with Knox County and several surrounding counties to sponsor an East Tennessee Medications Collection event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. The event is sponsored by the East Tennessee Regional Medication Collection Coalition and offers residents in Knox, Class of ‘52 Senior Superla- Roane, Blount, Anderson tives Gordon Smith and Janet and Scott counties an Long Testerman Crossley got opportunity to turn in the “Best Personality” award unwanted and outdated that year. prescriptions and overthe-counter medicines for proper disposal. and got a master’s in EngIn Knoxville and Knox lish as a Second Language County the event will be and has been teaching ever held at the West Town Mall since – declared himself parking lot on the Morrell mightily impressed with his Road, or east, side of the alma mater. mall. “From a very inauspiDetailed information cious beginning, West High about the location of collecSchool has made fantastic tion events in other counprogress,” he said. “You’ve ties is available at www. medicationcollection.org. come a long way, baby!”

■ The Knox County Public Library and UT’s College of Health, Education and Human Services are offering “Navigating Loss: Helping your child through grief or change” 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at the Bearden Branch Library. Info: 974-3845. Registration: www. knoxlib.org/griefworkshop. ■ Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra Association members will present its first performance of the season at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at the Tennessee Theatre. This free concert, sponsored by UT Battelle, will feature performances from all five of the orchestras in the Association. Info: 291-3310. ■ The Knoxville Writers’ Group will meet 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Naples Italian Restaurant, 5500 Kingston Pike. Tamara Baxter, author of award-winning stories of Appalachia, “Rock Big and Sing Loud,” will speak. All-inclusive lunch is $12. R.S.V.P by Monday, Nov. 14, at 983-3740. ■ Bonny Kate Chapter, DAR will meet at noon Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Second United Methodist Church, 1524 Western

pain for five years. He’s never played another second of football and never will. But now, he shares his story by speaking to young people. He’s written a book. He’s worked as the sports and health coordinator for JustLead, a program of the Emerald Youth Foundation, a local nonprofit inner-city ministry. And he still smiles and says God is good. “I consider the situation a blessing. It’s made me a better man, a better father, a better husband, a better friend, a better son.” His four young cousins, all inspired by Inky’s journey and Fulmer’s belief in him, went to college. “There are not enough adjectives in my vocabulary to describe this young man,” Fulmer said at the banquet. “He has the heart of a warrior.” ‘I don’t think about myself all the time anymore, I think about what I can do for somebody else,” Inky says. “Now you’re living.”

Ave. The program, “Beginning Spinning and Fiber Arts,” presented by Doris Campbell. ■ Swafford Financial, 251. N. Peters Road in the Summit Title Building, will sponsor “Savvy Social Security Planning: What Baby Boomers Need to Know to Maximize Retirement Income,” 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 10. R.S.V.P: 690-0049. ■ Samuel Frazier Chapter, DAR, will meet 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Chop House, 9700 Kingston Pike in Franklin Square. Brenda Mayo, nurse with Ben Atchley Veterans Facility, will speak. Info: 675-6420. ■ The fifth annual Statesview Area Christmas Gift Open House will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at 9412 States View Drive, featuring one-of-akind gifts for Christmas; Fiber artist LeAnn Stewart’s mixed media accessories and whimsical art; unique handcrafted jewelry from FashionArt; and more. Refreshments will be served.

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New life for an old school By Wendy Smith

Commission considers buttoning up County Commission is considering a pushbutton voting system. Instead of answering “yea” or “nay” as the clerk calls the roll, commissioners will press a button to record their votes. Among other advantages, the system should reduce the incidence of checking the direction of the wind by commissioners who don’t want to end up on the losing end of a vote. Over the years some commissioners (the departed Greg “Lumpy” Lambert immediately comes to mind) have completed more “passes” than Peyton Manning. We applaud commission for tiptoeing into the 21st century, but the system under consideration doesn’t quite go far enough. These additions to the bland yes or no choices surely will please commissioners as well as political junkies who watch or attend commission meetings. The Lifeline Button: We admit to shamelessly ripping off this idea from “Who Wants to be a Millionaire.” A commissioner torn by uncertainty pushes the lifeline button which connects to an advisor who counsels him on the correct vote. The advisor could be an attorney, a developer, a campaign manager, a polling service or – in rare instances – an ordinary resident of the commissioner’s district. A primitive form of the lifeline was utilized by several commissioners on Black Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007. Cell phones and hallway briefings became de facto lifeline buttons. The Audience Participation Button: As if more evidence were needed, I offer as proof that I need to get a life my familiarity with “America’s Funniest Videos.” Mimicking the television show’s method for selecting the week’s winner, the hesitant commissioner would ask the audience its preference and would be bound by the result. (Note: A minimum of three audience members must be present. Members of the press are eligible to vote on calls for the question and motions to adjourn.) The “P” Button: No, this does not stand for “pass.” Commissioners, especially males, whose youth is in the rearview mirror will readily appreciate the utility of the “P” button. (Thanks to Commissioner Mike Brown for this suggestion.) The Stealth Button: This refinement may be very useful when a commissioner is voting contrary to his constituents’ wishes and busloads of those constituents have jammed the auditorium. The stealth button allows the commissioner to record a yes or no vote but does not reveal it on the screen visible to audience members until after the other votes are in. The stealth button should reduce or at least delay catcalls and derogatory comments aimed at commissioners who think they know what’s best no matter what their foolish constituents think. The King-Seymour Button: This button calls attorneys John King and Arthur Seymour Jr. to the podium before a commissioner votes. It should only be pressed after using the “P” button. In keeping with the spirit of these suggestions we’ve included a wireless device in this week’s edition of the Shopper-News that will enable readers to vote yes or no on each proposed refinement. Contact me if you need help, but keep the “P” button handy while waiting for a response. Contact Larry Van Guilder at lvgknox@mindspring.com.

It’s hard to imagine that the beautifully-renovated former school in South Knoxville has been the center of so much heated debate. The conversion of Flenniken Elementary School to a 48-unit permanent supportive housing development, called Flenniken Landing, almost didn’t happen. “Flenniken Landing: A Story of Hope and Redemption,” written by Chris Martin, executive director of Knoxville Leadership Foundation (KLF), describes how many times the project was nearly derailed. The school, built in stages beginning in 1919, closed for good in 1994. Knoxville native and developer David Arning considered putting condos in the space, but determined that property values in the neighborhood wouldn’t support renovation costs. In 2008, Arning joined Southeastern Housing Foundation, a subsidiary of KLF, and the idea of turning the building into permanent supportive housing was born. It was a longshot from the very beginning. To get off the ground, the project needed several sources of funding, including a grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank, and affordable housing tax credits from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA). In fall of 2009, the project came before the City Council for a use on review hearing.

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Carolyn Buzzeo and Margarita Taylor put finishing touches on a bathroom at Flenniken Landing. Their Sunday School class at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church is furnishing an apartment. Photos by Wendy Smith

Members of KLF knew they didn’t have the support of the majority, but after an impassioned plea by the Rev. Ragan Schriver, the council voted 5-4 in favor of the proposal. In the summer of 2010, the major investor in the project withdrew, and the THDA gave KLF 30 days to find a replacement. Miraculously, they did it. But that investor backed out 30 days before the project was to close. In a desperate attempt to save the project, Arning suggested a call to the first investor. Within four hours, a new deal, with the original investor, had been reached. “You can’t say God didn’t have a big hand in this,” says Dan Myers of KLF as he sits in the former school auditorium, now a sun-drenched hall

with removable chairs and a large media screen. This is where he hopes church groups will host events, like dinners, movie nights and worship services, for the residents, who will begin moving in by mid-November. “Now we have to do what we said we were going to do,” says Myers, as he watches volunteers furnish the apartments. “The community has to see us succeed.” The community is definitely watching. Throughout the life of the city of Knoxville and Knox County’s Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness, which evolved into Compassion Knoxville last spring, there has been much discussion about whether or not permanent supportive housing belongs in neigh-

Campaign nears finish line Supporters gathering with Mark Padgett at a fundraiser last week at The Orangery are Jim LaPinska, Greg D’Amico, Padgett, Brett Malone and Chris Lambert. The race for Knoxville mayor between Padgett and Madeline Rogero will be decided tomorrow (Nov. 8) with polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Photo by Theresa Edwards

Christian Academy of Knoxville seniors Jeff Braswell and Chris Harpending (far right) join Mary Kerr, coordinator of school coupon books, as Ridgedale School students Jhamis Rice (facing the camera), Noah Carr (foreground) and Riley Rule thank them for their work. Jeff and Chris sold 119 coupon books to benefit Ridgedale, generating $1,055.10 for the school. Photo by S. Clark

borhoods. Flenniken’s new residents will be formerly chronically homeless, meaning that they have either been continuously homeless for a year or had four episodes of homelessness in three years. But all residents will have a verifiable source of income, and all will pay rent. An onsite apartment manager will collect rent and see that the property is maintained. Residents will work closely with a case manager who will assist them with life skills and help them work toward self-sufficiency. Minvilla Manor, which has been open for a year, has served as a model for the new facility. “We’ve had the luxury of seeing what works and what doesn’t work,” says Myers. Security measures, like one supervised point of entry and numerous video cameras, are reassuring to neighbors, who may worry that residents are dangerous. But most measures are actually in place for residents who are vulnerable to outside influences, he says. The one-bedroom and efficiency apartments at Flenniken Landing are surprisingly stylish. Johnson and Galyon was contractor on the project, and the completed apartments are comparable to downtown lofts, with high ceilings and open floor plans. Church groups and other organizations are supplying furnishings for each unit. To those who still have concerns about the facility, Myers offers this invitation: come take a look. Flenniken Landing will be dedicated Saturday, Nov. 12, and the building will be open to the public from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

To donate While there is no debt on the Flenniken Landing building, Knoxville Leadership Foundation continues to raise funds to support the facility’s case managers. Those who donate $50 will receive a copy of KLF Executive Director Chris Martin’s book, “Flenniken Landing: A Story of Hope and Redemption,” and permanent plaques will identify individuals or groups that donate $1,000 to sponsor an apartment. For information: www. klf.org.

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Custodians won’t be outsourced In a vote Wednesday that found usual foes on the same side and surprised everyone in the room, the school board voted 5-4 to kill a contract to outsource 350 custodians to a private contractor. The plan was proposed by Superintendent

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(Yes): “This vote doesn’t mean we don’t care, it means things change. … When we started (talking about outsourcing) I said ‘no way,’ but we are in the business of educating our kids and we must run this business as efficiently as possible.” McIntyre estimated an $11 million savings over five years, while the vendor guaranteed each custodian a job with at least the same pay rate for five years. The sticking point was health insurance, with premiums and/or deductibles expected to increase under the private vendor. Three “no” votes didn’t

speak at Wednesday’s meeting, making the outcome uncertain: Mike McMillan, Pam Trainor and Kim Sepesi. Lynn Fugate (Yes): “The thing that has troubled me most is how many speakers have vilified business. It is not a crime to own a business and to make a profit.” Thomas Deakins (Yes): “We have a budget gap and must put everything on the table (for discussion). … We already outsource. We outsource our transportation (to bus contractors). … The administration and vendor have worked hard to get the best plan we can.”

I will never join in the bow tie boy theme that seems to be going on with some candidates.” John Stancil, candidate His last sentence apparfor City Council Seat A, has ently refers to his opponent, seldom worn a tie to any Victor George Wallace, who has campaign appearance. This Ashe worn bow ties from time to occurred most recently at time as does Finbarr SaunWBIR’s taping of council ders, who is running for candidates. Every other Seat C. male council candidate wears a tie at most public working citizen of Knoxville Marshall Stair and Bill appearances. and that, in part, led to my Owen, who are seeking Seat So I asked him what decision to not wear ties. B, are not known to wear gives? Would he wear a tie “I do wear ties to mark bow ties. Election is tomorto his swearing in, if elected, and show respect for special row, Tuesday, Nov. 8. and to council meetings? occasions and swearing in Wallace and Saunders This was his response: would be one of those. In the both topped 50 percent “I have only worn a tie matter of regularly sched- of the popular vote in the once in a public appearance uled Council meetings, I September primary which during campaign: the initial would consider agenda and leads to the question of why forum at Expo Center. It has what the heart of the meet- a candidate who won a clear been my intent to identify ing would entail. majority of the vote in the and support the every day “There is one certainty. primary has to run again

six weeks later when the city judge and mayoral candidates do not run a second time if they win 50 percent plus one in the primary. The city charter ought to be changed to eliminate the extra set of elections when the voters have clearly spoken. Additionally, it reduces the amount of fundraising needed. The four new members of the Knoxville City Council can meet privately until Dec. 17 when they take office without violating the sunshine law, as the law only applies to those persons actually holding office. All four new members can meet with each other and up to one member of the current council for the next

Let’s continue to advocate.” Karen Carson (Yes): Sandra “In every budget year we Clark have asked in many different ways for more money for education. It is not fair or appropriate (for commisDr. Jim McIntyre and its sioners) to say, ‘You have failure represents his big- never even asked us.’ We gest setback during his ten- have asked.” ure here. Cindy Buttry (No): If you are a custodian or “This vote is gut-wrenching love one, you were at the and I assure you my colmeeting. If you were not, leagues have studied and here are the money quotes: prayed about this. … My Indya Kincannon concern is making sure the (Voted No): “We don’t need custodians are not without to make pre-emptive (bud- pay (during the transition).” get) cuts. We can rally to- Buttry expected the proposgether for the resources we al to pass. need to educate our kids. Gloria Deathridge

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Retired Knoxville business owner and former City Council member Rex L. Davis, who has long been active in Rogero the local Republican Party, announced that he and a group of military veterans who live in the city of Knoxville have formed “Veterans for Madeline” in support of Madeline Rogero’s candidacy for mayor. “Madeline is a proven and successful leader who understands the business and economic needs of our community,” Davis said. “With her election, there will be no need for a transition period in city government. She has been there and understands how city government works. Our group feels

six weeks to discuss whom to choose for vice mayor or Beer Board chair without violating the open meetings law. Once they take office, two or more council members cannot meet legally to discuss public business. New council members will become eligible for a city pension, parking in the City County Building, an annual salary of $19,000, city health insurance and countless invitations to luncheons, receptions, breakfast and dinners not to mention trips out of the city to the National League

very strongly that she is the best person for the job. We are proud to add our endorsement to those of so many others.” Davis is an Army veteran of the Korean War. Other Army veterans in the group are former City Council member Conner A. Burnett, John Ramsey, Wade Adams, John Freel, Hollis Petty, Jim Fox, Wylie Lynch, Robert Jones, Silas Gibbs, Lloyd Krahler, James Dial, Jake Huffaker, Clovis Taylor, Dave Qualls, Billy G. Fox, William F. Sharp, Kermit Campbell, Glen Coleman, Bill Prince, Jim Murray, L. G. Justus, Richard Parker, Jack McWilliams, Charlie Henry, Ronnie Pyatt, Gene Kerr, Kenny Scarbough, Ed House, Earl Humphries and Mike Crawford. Also signing on with the group are Navy veteran Dana Allen and Marine Corps veterans Max Roark and former City Mayor Randy Tyree.

of Cities annual meetings or the Tennessee Municipal League. The five current council members who represent council districts will start planning for their 2013 reelection campaigns as all are expected to seek a second and final term on City Council. A new vice mayor will be chosen Dec. 17 as Vice Mayor Joe Bailey leaves council that day. Also leaving will be interim council member Charles Thomas, Chris Woodhull and Marilyn Roddy.

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ince birth, Korean War veteran Al Anthony Fiori is accustomed to “first ever� experiences, so is it surprising for him to still be in that situation at age 82? For the first time in his life, Fiori is battling unemployment and possibly discrimination. “I’ve never retired. I’m still looking for a job,� said Fiori. Fiori is physically fit (he just singlehandedly installed a new roof over his carport) and mentally sharp, with an impressive resume boasting nearly 60 years in broadcasting and advertising. But he says no one’s responded to the 50 applications he’s placed. Fiori’s theory is potential employers determine age based on graduation dates and automatically decline him. He cannot prove the discrimination, so rather than give up Fiori took advantage of the 60/65 Disabled provision at Pellissippi State Community College (PSCC) where Tennessee residents over the age of 60 can audit classes free of charge (plus application/individual class fees). Those over age 65 can take classes for course credit for $70. PSCC director of marketing Julia Wood said 92 students currently receive the senior citizen discount. Going to college in his 80s is one area in which Fiori is not “first.� He is the sixth oldest student at Pellissippi this semester. Fiori attends the Introduction to Screenwriting class taught by professor Edward Francisco. Franciso said, “When it comes to writing, our nontraditional students are often among the best. Our purpose is to help (students) become professional writers.� A writing career is Fiori’s next

goal. He’s working on a book about how rock and roll music changed the world, several articles and two movies. His life reads like a screenplay. Fiori is first generation American, born Almondo Antonio Vincenzo Fiori to Italian immigrants Biaggio and Fannie Fiori in 1929. Living as such in the U.S. during World War II, Fiori remembers their family being subjected to FBI searches. “We weren’t allowed to own weapons, short-wave radios or even a camera.� The searches didn’t dampen Fiori’s patriotism and he gladly served when drafted into the military, even though he’s “vehemently opposed to war unless directly attacked.� As a technical sergeant in the U.S. Air Force from 1948-52, Firoi served with the USAF inaugural air refueling squadron, the 43rd Squadron, known as “first global refuellers.� Fiori participated in refueling of the first nonstop around the world flight: Boeing B-50A Lucky Lady II, Feb. 26 to March 2, 1949, taking 94 hours and 1 minute. After his tour of duty, Fiori followed his dream “to work in the movies.� He became the first person in his family’s history to graduate college with a bachelor’s degree in broadcasting from Los Angeles State College in 1956. Fiori immediately began working in radio and film, where he adopted the personality name of Al Anthony. Fiori worked as an uncredited paid extra on 12 films, including “The Blackboard Jungle,� a cuttingedge movie for its time about juvenile delinquency which starred Glenn Ford and Sidney Poitier. While a disc jockey, Fiori helped

Korean War veteran Al Anthony Fiori poses before class at Pellissippi State Community College. Photo by L. Furtner

set up the first radio station between San Diego and Los Angeles: KSLR in Oceanside, Calif. He became well known while serving as executive vice president for KFXM Tiger radio, in San Bernadino, Calif., working for Tullis and Hearne Broadcasting Company. Firoi laughed recalling a time when no one would play the Beach Boys and he could easily get them to play gigs for his radio station. “I put those guys on the map,� said Fiori. From 1962 to 1963 Fiori also produced and hosted the syndicated television show “Al Anthony Dance Party.� He continued in broadcasting until 1991, then utilized his knowledge and creativity to open the Double A advertising agency. In 1999 Fiori and wife Mari moved to Tennessee to be near their first grandchild because Mari was diagnosed with scleroderma, a severe auto-immune disease, and given two to seven years’ life expectancy. Eleven years and five more grandchildren after her diagnosis, Mari is still fighting and the couple

Al Anthony Fiori stands with Frank Sinatra at a party thrown by Dean Martin for Nancy Sinatra at Martoni’s, in Hollywood, Calif., in 1963. Photo submitted

lives in Knoxville. Fiori worked at Jewelry Television from 1998 until a large layoff in 2008. He then worked as the electronics department manager for Walmart until 2010. Out of work since that time, Fiori finds his new joblessness uncomfortable. “I keep thinking I’m too old for anything, even though I finished roofing my house myself,� said Fiori. “In the end, though, you have to think about who you are and what you have done.� Of course he is proud of his time in the Air Force and to have been involved in some historical moments. In October, Fiori flew on an HonorAir flight to Washington, D.C. Fiori is most gratified with all the people he has met, his accomplishments in broadcasting and being a pioneer in the rock ’n’ roll industry. “I’d like to think that somehow I’ve touched every single person on the planet through music and my contributions to the music industry,� said Fiori.

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A place for the Lord O Lord, remember in David’s favor all the hardships he endured; how he swore to the Lord and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob, “I will not enter my house or get into my bed; I will not give sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids, until I find a place for the Lord, a dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob. (Psalm 132: 3-5 NRSV)

The Bearden United Methodist Church Leisure Time Group honored its military veterans last Thursday. Veterans honored are: (front) Paul Sherbakoff; (middle row) Ken Pruitt, Haynes Smith, Roger Frey, Tommy Edwards; (back) Tom Stooksbury, Tom Arnhart and Jon Simons. Photos by Greg Householder

Bearden UMC honors veterans Special program highlights service By Greg Householder Their stories ranged from the deliberately low-key to the humble recitation of the heroic. But they were all stories of service. Last Thursday, the Leisure Time Group at Bearden United Methodist Church honored its veterans at a combination early Thanksgiving luncheon and veterans’ program. Prior to the luncheon, group organizer Wanda Moody had given the veterans a questionnaire to fill out and had organized their remarks into a booklet that outlined each one’s story. Take Paul Sherbakoff. He joined the Navy at age 18 and served for 18 months. One of his memorable occasions was when he was aboard the USS Estes and was able to photograph Chiang Kai-shek when the Chinese leader came aboard the ship. For Sherbakoff, his service allowed him to attend UT on the G.I. Bill and enabled him to buy his first home with a VA loan. And then there is Tommy Edwards. He entered the Army in 1968 at the age of 25 and served for 30 years achieving the rank of colo-

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nel. He was stationed overseas in Qui Nhon, South Vietnam and Wurzburg, Germany. His memorable occasion of serving was being on the receiving end of hostile fire. And there is Haynes Smith. In 1943, upon graduating from high school, he was drafted into the U.S. Army infantry. After training he was shipped to his unit, the 41st Infantry Division in Australia. His unit made five landings in New Guinea and two in Waukee. Smith developed a fungus and was sent back to the United States on a hospital ship. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge. Other veterans that were honored were Roger Frey, Bob Pletz (who was not present), Ken Pruitt, Jon Simons, Tom Stooksbury and Tom Arnhart. The guest speaker was Randy Baxter, who hosts a radio program, “Veteran Next Door,� on WJBE and WNOX on Saturdays and Sundays. He gave everyone in attendance a CD of one of his shows. None were the same and the members were encouraged to listen and then trade with another. Baxter related some of the stories he was told and advised the group of the Aid

and Attendance Benefit program for veterans and their spouses. The AAB program is a little known program that can help pay for inhome health care or living assistance. The Leisure Time Group meets at noon each first Thursday, usually at Bearden UMC, but sometimes takes field trips. On Nov. 17, the group will attend a performance of “Leaving Iowa� by the Word Players. On Dec. 17, the group will attend the Clayton Christmas Concert at the Civic Auditorium.

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I have a “mezuzah.� (Well, not literally, but it serves the same purpose as a mezuzah.) A mezuzah is a tiny parchment scroll inscribed with Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and 11: 13-21 and the name “Shaddai� (which is one of the names of God, meaning “one who nourishes and protects�). It is placed in a case which is attached to the front doorpost of a Jewish home. When I visited Israel, I encountered mezuzahs even on the doorposts of my hotel rooms, and it was there that I found my own – a metal and enamel Jerusalem cross – that now is attached to the wall beside my front door as a sign and reminder of my faith. Like our Jewish brethren, I touch it every time I enter my home through that door. In Psalm 132, David is making a promise to the Lord that he will build a sanctuary, a temple, for the Lord. The Jews had worshipped in the tabernacle (a tent) all through their sojourn in the wilderness. But even after they entered the Promised Land and were a settled people, the Lord did not have a dedicated house of worship. In the end, King David was not allowed to keep his promise. He had been a man

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Lynn Hutton of war, and ultimately, it was his son Solomon who would build the Temple for the worship of God. As I read the words of the psalm recently (once again, stumbling over something wonderful while looking for a totally different Scripture passage), I realized what an appropriate passage this is for a night-time prayer. Like the childhood prayer “Now I lay me down to sleep, ‌â€? this text can be a way to remember the Lord as we give ourselves over to the vulnerability of sleep: “I will not give sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids, until I find a place for the Lord.â€? I realize that I am taking David’s words out of context and giving them new meaning, but to give the Lord a place in our lying down to rest? What would that mean? What would it mean, as we turn to rest at night, to “find a place for the Lordâ€?? Would it mean that we take a moment to consider the ways

in which God has guided our steps, words and deeds during the day? Would it mean that we give thanks for the blessings of the day, and call them to mind again? Would it mean that we acknowledge our shortcomings, our failures, our sins? Would it move us closer to God, move us into the mighty presence of our Lord? Would it mean we would sleep more peacefully? Would it mean that we could give our worries, our fretfulness, the cares of the day into His keeping? Would finding “a place for the Lord� be a mezuzah at the doorway of the night? Would it be a reminder to whisper a prayer of thanksgiving, to acknowledge God’s presence with us as we sleep, to accept with joy the gifts of rest and peace? I have said before in this space that there are times when I lie down to sleep and imagine that I am crawling into the Father’s lap, to curl up like a child – secure, warm, protected, loved. I believe that I am not the only one who enjoys that feeling. I think the Father enjoys it as much as any parent who has the privilege of holding and comforting, of protecting and loving a child. Having enjoyed that sheltering love, I am better prepared the next morning, to go into the world to share it with others of God’s children, some of whom have had little enough love, and some who have no idea that God’s lap is available to them.

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Nathaniel Ellis plays ball toss as Stephanie Baer watches during the Fall Festival at West Hills Presbyterian Church. Photos by T. Edwards

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Claire Coker, seeing the future in a whole different way here, I work 40 hours, almost. I love it,” she said. Last year at this time, Claire figured she’d be headed off to Louisiana State University to study marketing, but the 2010 West High School graduate decided to defer college for a year when she was elected president of DECA International on May 1. It was a huge upset victory because her competitors were all state organization presidents and the front-runner was president of Virginia DECA, which guaranteed him plenty of built-in votes. “I came in as the underdog. I’m one of the only chapter presidents to

By Betty Bean Not that her customers at Tomato Head would ever know it, but the young woman who just brought them their Kepner Melt is kind of a Coker big deal. She’s Claire Coker, president of DECA International – an association of high school marketing students – and on her off days, she’s doing a lot of traveling. “I work there full time when I’m not traveling – kind of part time, but in a full-time way. When I’m

be elected to national office. ... They had cameras around following the leading candidates. My picture wasn’t taken until the end. … I was very excited to win. Kind of makes me feel a sense of pride, to know that it wasn’t just given to me. I had to work above and beyond expectations. “I still have to do that day by day because I’m proving that a chapter president can hold national office.” She says the job has already been a life-changing experience. There are days when she clocks out at Tomato Head, gets on a plane and flies out to meet with a high-powered CEO. “Whenever I travel I’m

completely independent. They make me travel completely alone. Sometimes there’s no one to meet me at the airport. In Vegas, I had to find a driver to take me to the hotel. … They wouldn’t want an officer to be elected and not be completely independent. They wouldn’t want a high school student to go around and be less professional than they’d expect,” Claire said. She’s an advocate for Career and Technical Education, and has talked with members of Congress about Perkins funding for CTE. “Around the country, (Perkins funding) has re-

ally been hacked away. We have to fight to keep money flowing. We’re gaining membership every year but we’re also losing money. We lost half the school DECA chapters around Memphis, and Tennessee DECA membership has decreased significantly. It’s sad that students don’t get the opportunity to be in a marketing classroom because it teaches you the basics of what it’s like to compete in a business world.” When she has a day off, she can sometimes be found teaching workshops for her West High marketing teacher Christy Seals, whom she credits for much of the early success she has found.

“Ms. Seals makes the classroom a fun environment. The first class I took, I really just wanted to sell the cookies, but she teaches you all the functions of marketing just by selling those cookies. … She instills work ethic while still knowing it can be fun,” she said. “I’ve done some icebreakers and taught how to ace interviews. I tell them what DECA is and really promote them getting involved. It’s changed my life, that’s for sure. “I don’t feel like the same person I was when I stepped out of senior year. I’m a whole new person. It’s made me mature and see my future in a different way.”

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In celebration of Mears years Return with me now to the colorful years of Ray Mears, 15 of ’em from the unlikely beginning in 1962 to the mimeographed announcement of the end in 1977. Ah yes, those were the days of Ernie and Bernie, Globetrotter warm-ups and a few Roger Peltz trips around the arena on a unicycle, all part of a delightful carnival atmosphere. Sprinkled as spice were dramatic Tennessee victories over Kentucky, the Ron Widby game at Mississippi State and the 11-6

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triumph over Temple. Of course we are talking basketball. The Owls were reluctant to shoot. Those teasers and tidbits will pale compared to the tall tales to be told next weekend when old Volunteers who played for Mears

gather for a rare reunion. They will have breakfast at Holiday Inn Downtown before the Vanderbilt football game. Most will join lettermen from all sports in the Lauricella Room at Neyland Stadium. Jerry Parker, Mears’ first captain and later an assistant coach, organized the basketball event. The crowd may hit a hundred. Dana Mears and Lynn Aberdeen are invited. They were the ultimate support behind the late coach and his exciting associate, the late Stu Aberdeen. The Mears years started in unlikely fashion. Football coach Bowden Wyatt, acting athletic director, was pushed to replace basketball coach Johnny Sines (4-19 in his final

campaign). Linebacker coach Jim McDonald got a tip from a friend in Ohio. The young guy at Wittenberg was available. He had just won the national small-college championship with a disciplined concept and remarkable offensive efficiency. McDonald came up with a copy of the Sports Illustrated story about Mears’ gimmicks, including the pre-game menu, green Jell-O and oatmeal cookies. Wittenberg’s colors are green and white. Mears switched to orange Jell-O at Tennessee. Insight: This remarkable man took the job without asking how much he would be paid. The Mears years featured Ernie Grunfeld

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SPORTS NOTES â– A golf fundraiser to Benefit Knoxville Free Food Market will be held 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at Beaver Brook Country Club. Cost is $25 for 18 holes and golf cart rental. A $10 donation from each admission goes to charity. Info: 689-4479. â– Baseball tryouts for Team Octane 10U spring 2012. Info: 9387662 or 815-245-6177. â– Baseball tryouts for The Heat 11 and 12U spring 2012, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, Halls Community Park. Info: 250-3983. â– Baseball tournament, Tee ball and 6U coach pitch and 8U-14U, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 12-13, Halls Community Park. Info: 992-5504 or email hcpsports@msn.com. â– Baseball tournament, Tee ball and 6U coach pitch and 8U-14U, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 19-20, Halls Community Park. Info: 992-5504 or email hcpsports@msn.com. â– Eagle Talon Wrestling Club, grades K-8. Informational meeting in November. Info: coach Bill Smith, 385-1840 or email wrcoach67@yahoo.com.

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(2,249 points) and Bernard King (1,962 points and 1,004 rebounds in three seasons). Not too far behind were A.W. Davis, Widby, Bill Justus, Jimmy England, Tom Boerwinkle, Mike Edwards, Mike Jackson, Austin “Red� Robbins, Len Kosmalski, Bobby Croft, Don Johnson, Larry Robinson, Danny Schultz, Howard Bayne, Lloyd Richardson, Rodney Woods – the list goes on and on. The Mears years included the necessary expansion of the Armory-Fieldhouse into the illustrious Stokely Center. Along with that improvement came a Southeastern Conference championship in 1967. My, my, the memories – a near-perfect perfor-

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Veterans Day program at Cedar Bluff Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre and other elected officials will participate at a Veterans Day program at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at McIntyre Cedar Bluff Middle School. The program will include the school’s band, chorus and orchestra performing a concert as a tribute to veterans.

Greenway sets Open House Greenway School invites interested families to tour the school and meet the faculty at an open house 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. Greenway is now enrolling grades 6 through 8 for fall 2012. Founded in 1998, Greenway is located at 544 Canton Hollow Road, one mile south of the Kingston Pike and Lovell Road intersection. Info: www. greenwayschool.edu/.

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Silent Game Night Katlynn Greene, Christiane Frith, Bianca Drew and Mat McGill show off their “popcorn hands” at Pellissippi State Community College’s American Sign Language “Silent Game Night.” Members of both the deaf and hearing communities came together for games, door prizes, refreshments and more. Photo by T. Edwards

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Santa is coming to Public Market The Turkey Creek Public Market will kick off the holiday season with the arrival of Santa Claus by horsedrawn carriage at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. Once inside, Santa will visit with all the children, and the first 100 will receive a free pair of “magic holiday glasses.” Photos and videos with

Santa will be taken each Friday, Saturday and Sunday though Dec. 24. Breakfast with Santa will run Nov. 12 to Dec. 24 as well. Santa will welcome kids at Savor Catering, Southernly Sweet and Puléo’s Grille. Activities will include face painting, ornament making, a magician, balloon twist-

ing, sing-along and cupcake decorating. Holiday Open House will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 as more than 400 merchants and food vendors offer an array of gifts, specials and tastings. Info or to schedule music at the market, contact Libby Fisher, 850-7415 or lfisher@5881000.com/.

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The 2011 Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Fair, sponsored by CAC Housing and Energy Services, recognized National Energy Awareness Month and featured vendors that included professional energy auditors, renewable energy and solar companies, and nonprofit organizations that support energy efficiency related initiatives. The event also included weatherization demonstrations and exhibited energy efficient products. This year, the fair focused on building energy efficiency awareness throughout the Knoxville community. The fair demonstrated ways to save money and to discover various renewable energy resources. Solar renewable energy companies, including Sustainable Future, Efficient Energy of Tennessee and FLS Energy, discussed the possibility of local solar power. KUB and TVA talked about the Green Power Switch and the Energy Right In-Home

A TVA representative with the Energy Right program speaks with an attendee at the conference. Photo by Madison Williams Evaluation programs. The fair was open to all Knoxville residents and businesses. Stacy Gloss from CAC Housing and Energy Services said, “The best part was having so many people in the room who are all interested in energy efficiency in Knoxville. “Many of the vendors and groups tabling at the event were interested in truly helping citizens to lessen their energy burden. Most people agree that you can’t live without electricity, but when it’s a choice between paying an energy bill, paying a doctor’s

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Read Window Products writes 30-year success story The proverbial “dark and stormy” night – complete with torrents of rain – didn’t do a thing to dampen the spirits of the large crowd gathered to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Knoxville’s own Read Window Products last week at the company’s attractive headquarters on Yellow Pine Road, just off Cogdill Road in West Knoxville.

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It wasn’t the event that had been planned, with outside pits for roasting marshmallows and big bouncy games for the kids, but cheerful employees directed traffic and held umbrellas as they escorted guests to the large tent set up on the company grounds. Buddy’s BBQ was there with a great meal, and the fantastic local rock band Second Opinion kept guests entertained. It was very much a family event, with little children jumping up from dinner to dance to the music. There were drawings for some nice door prizes, and chief operating officer Mike Long surprised company owner Dale Read with a proclamation from County Mayor Tim Burchett declaring the day “Dale S. Read and Read Window Products Day in Knox County.” That’s pretty impressive stuff when you think it all started with just one employee – Read – operating out of a small building on the property of his little country house out in Seymour. Today, Read Window Products has 28 employees and does business internationally. It’s a real success story. Entrepreneurs like Dale Read have built this country and their triumphs serve as an inspiration to others. Read was working for Kirsch, the huge company that makes drapery hardware, when he decided to start his own business. Kirsch agreed to make him a distributor of their

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products. At first he kept the inventory in that small building on his property. He sold to decorators and designers and over the years expanded to working directly with contractors and commercial designers and selling a lot more than just Kirsch products. Read says the 1982 World’s Fair gave him his big start. He had done some work with Marie Wilde, the interior designer who was the mother-inlaw of banker and fair organizer Jake Butcher. “It’s amazing when I look back on it now,” Read says. “The economy was in worse shape than it is now. The prime rate was 20 percent. But then the World’s Fair came to Knoxville. They put in all of those ticket booths at the site, but forgot about the sun. People were roasting in those booths, and I got a bunch of roller shades to keep them cool.” That led to work for the Australia Pavilion and others. In 1983, a huge break came with Fairfield Communities, which was based in Knoxville at that time. Read was hired to do Fairfield’s timeshare units across the country, which he still does. Later he added Wyndham properties to his client list. He has just finished one of the company’s largest projects ever, Wyndham’s Bonnet Creek development in Orlando, which consists of 300 condos on 19 floors and the new Bonnet Hotel, with 684 guest rooms on 14 floors located next to Disney World. He has also

done work for Disney, and has done resort projects in Aruba, St. Maarten and Bermuda. Local projects include the remodeling of the Holiday Inn downtown, South College in the old Goody’s Building and some work for UT. Over the years, the company has expanded far beyond drapery hardware. They now manufacture draperies for their corporate clients in a huge space at company headquarters. If you go for a visit, don’t expect to see workers bent over Singer sewing machines. Read is in the process of completely revamping the operation with the latest technology. Those draperies will almost be manufacturing themselves when he finishes. “We are making this major investment to increase production,” Read says. “In this time of others downsizing, we’re being more aggressive and we want greater efficiency. Because money is tight, companies that used to give us three to four months lead time now give us six to eight weeks. They can’t afford to wait until the last minute to OK a project.” Why has his company thrived? Read is quick with his answer: “It’s my employees. They have a great attitude. This is a family-oriented company. We believe in providing opportunities for our employees.” Like a great family-oriented 30th anniversary celebration. Contact: annehartsn@aol.com.

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or many people with hearing loss, getting to a hearing testing center can be difficult. For others, it’s simply impossible. That problem has been solved by the helpful folks at Smoky Mountain Hearing Specialists. They’ll come to you, wherever you are, and are equipped to do all of the necessary testing and fitting on site. According to Brett Parish, “This is a unique way we have found to serve our clients. We make it easy for them. They never have to leave their home to be tested and fitted with the appropriate hearing device. We do all the work where the client is most comfortable.” Parish says the Smoky Mountain Hearing Specialists staff work oneon-one with the client, whether in the home or in the company’s offices at 111 Center Park Drive, Suite 1200, just off Parkside Drive, adding, “We do a whole lot more than just the hearing test. Included in the assessment is an analysis of the client’s medical background to insure that wearing a hearing aid is the proper solution for a problem they’re having. There is much more involved than just what the client hears.” After completion of

The Goose goes pink Old City restaurant and English pub The Crown and Goose will turn pink for an elegant evening on behalf of the UT Medical Center Cancer Institute. Proceeds will benefit the medical center’s Breast Health Outreach Program, which provides breast cancer screenings, education and outreach for the 21-county East Tennessee region. The Goose Goes Pink will be held at The Crown and Goose from 5-9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. David and Dr. Tracey Dewhirst and Jeffrey and Pat Nash are co-chairing the event. In addition to the education and outreach programs, the BHOP team travels to medically underserved communities throughout the region and provides breast cancer

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all of the testing, “We review the options with the client. We look at different aspects of their life to determine what is best. For some people, it’s cosmetic appeal. We’ll address that and any other issues and find the perfect solution.” Parish point outs that it’s critical to start the testing process quickly once hearing loss is detected, as it does not improve over time. Waiting too long for an accurate diagnosis can compound the problem.

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Terra Madre sets annual holiday sale Terra Madre, a local group of women clay artists, will hold their annual Holiday Sale from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the offices of The Lewis Group Architects, 6512 Deane Hill Drive, in West Knoxville. The show and sale will feature the clay work of 23 members of the group. Handmade works of pottery and clay art which would be unique additions

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to the home and distinctive gifts for the season will be included. Terra Madre is an eclectic group of female clay artists with diverse approaches to clay. Functional, sculptural, traditional, contemporary and whimsical works of clay art will be available for purchase. Artists included in the Terra Madre Holiday Sale are Judy Brater, Karen Briggs, Pat Brown, Jane Cartwright, June Crowe, Susan Cwiek, Valerie Eiler, Candy Finley-Brooks, Janet Harper, Patricia Herzog, Liz Howell, Becky Ibrahim, Lisa Kurtz, Karyn Kyte, Janice Lewis, Patty Lewis, Wendie Love, Jackie Mirzadeh, Bett McLean, Marion Schauch, Linda Sullivan, Kathy Veverka and Belinda Woodiel-Brill.

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Clinic founder wins national award By Wendy Smith A national nonprofit has recognized what some folks around here already knew – that Gary Bickford’s new business, Healthy Life Clinic, is making a difference in the community. The clinic, which primarily serves patients on TennCare, Medicaid and Medicare, was awarded the Outstanding Small Business Launched by an Individual Aged 50-Plus award by the SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) Foundation. Bickford received the award at a ceremony held in Washington, D.C., this fall. Running the clinic is Bickford’s second career. He retired from DuPont Medical Diagnostic Division 10 years ago. He earned a doctorate in Health Systems while employed by DuPont, which gave him the confidence he needed to return to school at age 56. It took him five years to receive certification from UT to become a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. He also spent time in a variety of medical environments, like an

emergency room and a drugstore, to prepare for his new career. Bickford’s dream of running a clinic for underserved patients came true in 2009 when he opened his first Healthy Life location. Tennessee has a shortage of primary care doctors, he says, which makes it especially hard for those on TennCare, Medicare and Medicaid to find health care providers. Many doctors won’t take those patients because reimbursement for an office visit is so low. The shortage of doctors will only get worse now that the Obama administration has threatened to reduce Medicare payments to providers who don’t switch to paperless, or electronic, medical records. Some doctors will choose to retire early rather than deal with the cost and inconvenience of the transition, says Mark Toney, a manager with Healthy Life Clinic. The business model the clinic uses could be a solution to the doctor shortage. The clinic’s three offices, on Perimeter Park Road, Baxter Avenue and in Jame-

services than drugstore walk-in clinics, says Toney. Healthy Life offers well visits, management of chronic illness, and even minor suturing, and can direct patients to specialists if necessary. Many of Bickford’s patients travel to Knoxville from other counties because they can’t find anyone else who will treat them. He puts in long hours each day to try to meet each of their needs. Like most of the clinic’s employees, his faith compels him to do everything he can for his patients. There’s even a donation table, which the employees keep stocked with food and clothing for those who need it, at the Perimeter Road clinic. He’s even been known to help pay for Gary Bickford, who started Healthy Life Clinic dental care for patients. “He wears his Christianity on his sleeve,” as a second career, was recognized by the says Toney. SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) Foundation. Chuck Christianson, right, is BickThe downside to Bickford’s work ethic is ford’s SCORE counselor. Photo submitted that he has trouble finding mid-level health care providers who share it. He’s had to stown, employ mid-level medical providers close two clinics because of management – nurse practitioners, physician assistants problems. and licensed practical nurses – rather than Like any new entrepreneur, he’s learning doctors. But they provide a wider range of as he goes, even at age 66.

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The Knoxville Watercolor Society is having a fall showing of mixed media works by its members at Cherokee Mills, 2200 Sutherland Ave., through Nov. 29. Cherokee Mills is a campus style office complex with a large atrium where the KWS will exhibit its newest works. The building is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Info: Mary Ann Valvoda, 408-0737.

YWCA Knoxville will hold its annual Race against Racism starting at 1 p.m. Jan. 14 at the YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center, 124 S. Cruze St. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and an awards presentation will begin after the race at 1:45 p.m. Registration is $15 per person for a team of five or more, $12 per child under 15, or $20 per individual registered by Jan. 6. Every registration submitted after that date will be $25. Every participant will receive a long-sleeved T-shirt on the day of the race. This year there will be a new stroller walk and stroller run to encourage mothers and fathers of young children to participate. Info: Danielle Benson at 523-6126. Registration: www.ywcaknox.com/.

UT students to present operatic works UT Opera Theatre’s gifted graduate and undergraduate singers will present “The Medium” by Gian Carlo Menotti and “Suor Angelica” by Giacomo Puccini in fully-staged opera performances at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, and Saturday, Nov. 12, and at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Bijou Theatre, 803 South Gay St.

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Telling Tales

Competition brings out storytellers By Shannon Morris

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he Drama & Arts program at Grace Christian Academy elementary school kicked off a busy fall season with the annual Storytelling Competition on Oct. 28. The event was open to all students in grades 3-5 who were encouraged to audition. Five contestants from each grade level made it to the finals. Each student memorized a story which was chosen from three different categories. The 5th graders told missionary stories, while the 4th graders recited stories about famous Americans. The 3rd graders rounded out the competition with each reciting a different Bible story from memory, complete with costumes fitting for the roles. The students not only performed their stories in front of the entire elementary school and their parents, but they were evaluated by a panel of celebrity judges. This year, members from the WATE news team made up the panel. Ken Weathers, Kristin Farley, and Matt Hinkin scored

Michelle Lower tells her story.

Storytelling participants: (front) Jessica Dukes, Caitlyn Hodge, Meeya Lowry, Mackenzie Watson, Michelle Lower, Gentry McReynolds, Chloe Gibson; (middle) Matt Hinkin, Kristin Farley, Ken Weathers; (back) Nell Hooker, Kaitlyn Marsh, Cassie Kuerschen, Hannah Carroll, Haleigh Fuller, Abigail Reese and Hannah Cobb Photos by Randy Down each contestant for memorization and clarity, eye contact and gestures, and development of characters. The scores were tallied and the winners received trophies. The Storytelling Competition starts a full season of performances by the Arts Department. GCA’s kindergarten through second grade students will perform the Christmas musical “The Light before Christmas” and the 3rd through 5th grades will perform “The

Great Christmas Giveaway,” complete with music, drama, and spectacular costumes on Thursday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. A special performance will be held on Friday, Dec. 2, at 9 a.m. for the grandparents of these talented children. However, the excitement doesn’t stop there! Immediately after Christmas break the Arts Department will begin preparations for the biggest production of the year, the Spring Musical, “School House Rock Live” Jr., always a family and community favorite.

PinkTober Festival raises funds for cancer research By Shannon Morris Grace Christian Academy held its first annual cancer prevention fundraiser Oct. 21. The PinkTober Family Festival, held right before the Rams football team kicked off against Harriman, was an exciting evening filled with inflatables for children and teenagers, a live band, plenty of games, tables of delicious BBQ and chili, and a dunking booth (with “willing” faculty members taking part). Pa r t icipa nts even got to swing at a ‘cancer car’ with a sledge hammer! During the week leading up to the event, students at GCA purchased specially-designed shirts to wear at the football game, and the players and cheerleaders sported various forms of pink in their uniforms in a “pinkout,” all in an effort to promote awareness about cancer research. Proceeds went to a worthwhile organization called CureSearch for Children’s Cancer. This national nonprofit foundation exists to

fund and support children’s cancer research and to provide information and resources to all those afflicted by children’s cancer. Their income supports research in more than 180 hospitals around the country, including our own East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. CureSearch is a leader in increasing the overall survival rate for children; however, cancer is still the leading cause

of death in children, so CureSearch became a clear choice to GCA as the beneficiary of the funds that were raised. An awesome night!” said GCA Campus Pastor Matt Mercer, who organized the fundraiser and was instrumental in garnering a large number of GCA students and their families to participate. The event also allowed families that are new to GCA to mingle with current families,

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and to get a sense of the spirit of community outreach and love that GCA is known for. These newcomers felt firsthand not only an official welcome from the school, but the chance to be a part of something that will impact countless lives in Knoxville and around the country. Headmaster Don Criss led everyone in family prayer, focusing the hearts and minds of all who were present on the needs and the blessings of cancer patients and of our school. To round off the evening’s success, the Rams football team defeated Harriman 49-0, ending the district portion of their schedule undefeated and unscored upon. Overall, the Rams finished with a perfect 10-0 record, going 5-0 in their district where the team scored 225 points without allowing a single point for their opponents. The Rams have enjoyed their most successful season by far in school history. Who says real men don’t wear pink? Abbey Morris celebrates PinkTober.

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Covenant HomeCare helps man get back to ‘new 100%’ following joint replacement surgery at Parkwest Bill Twohig of Loudon was one of the first patients to experience the upgraded space at the Parkwest Joint Center – The Retreat in May 2011.

What is Covenant HomeCare? When you are discharged from the hospital, your doctor may recommend that you continue your recovery at home. Covenant HomeCare can help your transition from the hospital to home as easy as possible. Homecare and hospice services are provided based on orders received from the patient’s physician. Insurance pre-authorization is required. For more information, call 865-374-0690 or visit www. covenanthomecareandhospice.com.

“After the surgery, I was amazed! The shooting, gnawing, aggravating pain which I had lived with was instantly gone.� – Bill Twohig “They finished the renovations on a Sunday, as I understand,� Twohig said. “I was among the first to be treated there on Monday when I had my left hip replaced by Dr. Tom Koenig.� This was not Twohig’s first experience with orthopedic surgery. In 2002, he had his right hip replaced at Parkwest. His May 2011 surgery became necessary to relieve pain which was due, in part to degenerative disc disease and complicated by years of standing on concrete because of his occupation. “When I reached the point that epidurals were no longer effective, it was time to have surgery,� Twohig said. “After the surgery, I was amazed! The shooting, gnawing, aggravating pain which I had lived with was instantly gone.�

did physical therapy and then I went home.â€? By the time the Twohigs arrived home, there was a call on their answering machine from Covenant HomeCare to set up a therapy appointment at their house, Twohig’s wife, Kathy, recalled. “I began at-home therapy that same week, then three times a week, then two times a week. At the end of the third week, my therapist said ‘you’re ready,’â€? Twohig explained. “It was really helpful because Bill and Kathy Twohig moved from the Chicago area to East Tennessee in HomeCare staff showed me how 1999 following Bill’s early retirement from an oil refinery. The Twohigs live to help (Bill) do things like getin their dream home designed by Bill atop a scenic hill in Loudon with their ting into and out of a car,â€? Kathy constant companion, Cricket, (pictured) and a pet cat and bird. Twohig said. “HomeCare is a good partnership with the Joint ReplaceGoing from surgery to therapy walking. We began rehab right ment Center and home caregivers.â€? Twohig reected on his joint rewas a fast process. away,â€? he continued. “The sec“I had surgery in the after- ond day in therapy, I did stairs placement, saying that it was easinoon, and the following morn- and practiced techniques for get- er because he knew what to expect, ing, the staff had me up and ting into a car. The third day, I both from his previous surgery and

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from the classes and handbook at the Parkwest Joint Center. “I would advise anyone considering joint replacement that at first, there will be some discomfort when doing exercises, but it’s necessary to work those joints to make progress,� he said. “I would encourage them to keep doing the prescribed therapy and to wean off pain medicine as soon as possible,� he said. “I would also tell them that getting back to 100 percent is possible, but it may be a new 100 percent that is different from before.� “I’m really pleased with my results,� Twohig commented. “I get around well and I’m enjoying my ‘new 100 percent.’� Bill Twohig is going great. He continues his stretching and flexing exercises and is incorporating long walks and even golf into his routine. He also maintains a very large lawn.

Report shows Covenant HomeCare is leader in quality patient care The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) created a website called Home Health Compare. The website has information about the quality of care provided by Medicare-certiďŹ ed home health agencies throughout the nation. This information is available at www.medicare. gov/HomeHealthCompare/ search.aspx. The latest report published on the Home Health Compare Web site showed Covenant HomeCare had 17 out of 20 (85%) outcomes that were above other home care providers in this area. For 33 years, Covenant HomeCare has provided high quality home care services to help people maintain their independence in the comfort of home. As a member of Covenant Health, Covenant HomeCare is not-for-proďŹ t, community-owned and based in East Tennessee.

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Covenant HomeCare offers a complete range of services for transitional or continued care including: skilled nursing care, Certified Nursing Assistants, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, medical social services, behavioral health services and hospice care. In addition, Covenant HomeCare offers specialized programs for congestive heart failure, COPD, diabetes, infusion therapy, joint replacement, stroke rehabilitation, telemedicine and wound care.

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Heart disease prevention and intervention Understanding the heart is something that is helpful to individuals of any age, not only for prevention of coronary artery disease, but also for individuals who may have suffered from it and are going through treatment options. Amy Dell is a registered nurse who works with the cardiac rehabilitation program at Fort Sanders West. Individuals who have undergone medical procedures such as heart bypass, stent placement, angioplasty, valve surgery or at risk for heart disease work out at the facility under medical supervision. The program consists of 36 visits, which is approximately three months of supervised exercise while being connected to a heart monitor. Patients receive education pertaining to their medications, the benefits of exercise, proper diet, and to find out what happened to them and how to prevent it from happening again. At a “Lunch and Learn” at the Strang

Senior Center, Dell explained the various treatments and interventions for coronary artery disease in terms which were easy to understand. She brought many items to show everyone which are used in various treatments and interventions for coronary artery disease. She passed around the heart model, heart catheters, pacemaker, stent, balloon catheter, implantable reveal monitor and an automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator while she explained how each was used. The center will host a veterans reception at noon Wednesday, Nov. 9. A presentation by the Strang Chorus, “Awesome Autumn and Salute our Vets,” will follow at 1 p.m. Refreshments will be by East Tennessee Personal Care Service. For a full calendar of events, visit www. knoxcounty.org/seniors or call the Strang Senior Center at 670-6693. The center is located at 109 Lovell Heights Road off Kingston Pike.

‘Hey buddy!’ Classmates honor Matt Faris By Jake Mabe When

Matthew James “ M a t t ” Faris died at age 26 on April 5, his classmates wanted to do s ome t h i ng special. So, the Halls High Matt Faris School Class of 2004 collected donations with the intention of sending flowers to his funeral service. “We had some $500 extra,” says Sydney Flynn, a 2004 Halls High grad, “so we had a monument to Matt placed at the (school’s) main

entrance underneath the tree. “Matthew was so sweet and kind and he’d always come up to you and say, ‘Hey buddy!’ That’s why we had that put on the monument.” Flynn says the Class of ’04 is also donating $500 to the Special Olympics in Matt’s memory. Matt was also a longtime employee at Kroger. He was a member of St. Albert The Great Parish. Survivors include his parents, Michael and Mary Beth Faris, and brother, Michael Joseph Faris. Interment was at the Lynnhurst Cemetery.

HEALTH NOTES ■ Cancer survivor support groups, Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings and Tuesday evenings, at the Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee

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■ Longstreet-Zollicoffer Camp 87, Sons of Confederate Veterans, will have their monthly business meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Confederate Memorial Hall (Bleak House), 3148 Kingston Pike. Before the meeting, Gene Andrews will present a program on the Confederate States Marines. The presentation is free and open to the public.

Amy Dell, R.N., from Parkwest Medical Center, uses a heart model to discuss treatments and interventions for coronary artery disease during the “lunch and learn” at the Strang Senior ■ The Poetry Quintessence Center. Photo by Theresa Edwards

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.

Two-year-old butterscotch and white female lop Harriet is a patient girl who is currently up for adoption with the rest of Young-Williams’ other small mammals 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 YoungWilliams Animal Village, 6400 Kingston Pike, is open noon to 6 p.m. daily. Visit www.youngwilliams.org to see photos of all of the center’s adoptables and call 215-6599 for more information about each pet. Keep up with the center’s critters at www.facebook/ knoxpets.

sis Self-Help Night Group will meet 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, at Associated Therapeutics, 2704 Mineral Springs Ave. Dr. Randall Trudell, a neurologist at UT Cole Neuroscience Center and Knoxville Neurology Clinic, will speak on Rebiff and multiple sclerosis. Info: Judy Moyers, 922-2281. ■ Lung cancer support group meets 6 p.m. the third Monday of every month at Baptist West Cancer Center, 10820 Parkside Drive. No charge, light

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■ The Knoxville Civil War Roundtable will host Edwin C. Bearss at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, at the Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike, next to Buddy’s BBQ. Bearss will speak on the topic: “Abraham Lincoln Maneuvers his Generals-in-Chief.” The talk is open to the public at a charge of $5. A buffet dinner at 7 p.m. is $15 for members and $17 for nonmembers. To make dinner reservations, call 671-9001 by 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7.

Unitarian Church hosts art exhibit

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ 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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Call Bill at CNA's-$10 to $15 Labradoodles ***Web ID# 886459*** 2 ac. 1 mi from WartF1B, ***Web ID# 883598*** 877-488-5060 ext 323. plus shift diff/part burg. $189,900. or will 2nd gen., choc, born time and full time, sell bldg separate. 6/27, curly coats, Kodak 3 BR, 3 BA, 2 RN weekend Apts - Furnished 72 car gar., kit. appl, no and 423-346-5956 or $550. 864-787-1680 supervisor and 865-776-7339 pets, $950/mo. 786cook. Apply online ***Web ID# 887521*** ***Web ID# 886436*** WALBROOK STUDIOS 290-1285;865-201-9284 grace.vikus.net/app MALTI POO Pups, EOE DFWP various colors, Sale or Rent, Tellico 5 1-3 60 7 Lodge House $495/mo. 49 $1302weekly. health guar, $250/up Village, 2700 sf, 4 br, 3 Cemetery Lots Discount Cabin $395/mo. in 423-317-9051 1/2 ba w/bonus, 2 car avail. Util, TV, Ph, Green Cove Fish Dogs 141 ***Web Lynnhurst Cemetery. ID# 885352*** gar, $260K. 4 1/2% Stv, Refrig, Basic Camp. Tellico River, Phase 4 Mausoleum assumable FHA loan. Cable. No Lse. Cherokee National sec. Level A, Niche 865-388-5476 Forest. 912-247-8854 AMERICAN PIT Bull MASTIFF "English" 1. $2500. 865-579-9171 ***Web ID# 878362*** pups, 9 wks. old, PUPPIES, AKC reg., wormed, 1st shots, / lakefront 3 dual reg., 1st & 2nd Duplexes 73 LOUDON vet chkd, brindle & BR / 3 1/2 BA, SS kit., vaccines, parents $800. 423-912-1594 Condos- Townhouses 42 Real Estate Service 53 FARRAGUT NEAR TURKEY granite, hdwd, gar., on premises. $150- fawn dock, lease or lease $200 Call after 1pm, ***Web ID# 887876*** CREEK 3BR, 2BA, frplc, new purchase. $1300/mo. no text, 865-696-4238 Min. Pincschers CONDO FSBO - 2BR, Prevent Foreclosure 8 865-777-1255 carpet, laundry rm, family ***Web ID# 886867*** 2BA, $155,000. Info: Free Report / Free Help wks, reg., 1st shots, neighborhood, 1 yr lease, $775 mo. SOUTH KNOX, 3 BR, 865-365-8888 http://bigbrick.com9 dewormed. $200-$250 FRISE CKC, PreventForeclosureKnoxville.com 5680 or 308-9310. $250 dam. dep. 216-5736 cash. 865-573-6750 2 BA, all appls., BICHON 6 wks shots/wormed ***Web ID# 886864*** newly renovated. year's guar. 4 M, $850/mo. 865-850-4179 $400. 423-404-4189 Homes 40 Homes 40 Homes 40 OLD ENGLISH puppeeperson@yahoo.com BULLDOG PUPS WEST-CEDAR solid white, $800. TriBLUFF area, BOXER PUPPIES, ple reg. 423-463-1095 Wedgewood Hills AKC, 7 wks. old, 1st ***Web ID# 888345*** Sub. 4 BR, 2 1/2 shots & wormed, bath, 2 car garage, $350. 865-659-5291 PEKINGESE PUPPY fireplace, fenced in ***Web ID# 888912*** male, 7 mos old. private backyard. $750. 865-982-6507 or $1100/mo. plus $500 Boxer Puppies, AKC 865-274-2804 dep. Pets negotiaHANNAH’S GROVE CONDO. reg, S&W UTD, POP, ***Web ID# 887038*** ble. 599-8750 M&F, brindles, flashy 3820 HONEYTREE LANE. 3 black & blacks. Tak- Pomeranian Pups, $100 dep. for pick CKC, 1st S/W, vet yrs old, 2300 SF, 3BR/3BA, Condo Rentals 76 ing of litter. Ready on chkd, $100-$600. 42311/13. 865-577-7103 or 442-7275;423-836-7456 formal DR, lrg master, lrg kit FARRAGUT, Single 865-300-8487 lv msg ***Web ID# 886404*** level, 2 br, 2 ba, 2 ***Web ID# 886239*** w/island, cherry cabs, black POMERANIAN Pups, car gar, near Turappl, pantry, breakfast rm , cute & adorable, key Creek. $1000/mo CHIHUAHUA PUPS, 12 wks, vet chk'd, CKC, S&W, 1 Yr. +dep. 865-966-3778 bonus rm or 4th BR above guar. 1 F $400, 1 M dewormed, APR POWELL 2/3 BR, 2.5 reg, $150/ea, cash $375. 423-404-4189 2-car gar, hdwd & tile down, Ba, 1566 SF, CH&A, only. 865-247-4964 puppeeperson@yahoo.com deck, gar., ref/lse/dep. ***Web ID# 886884*** crpt in bonus, plantation wood SHIH TZU PUPPIES req. $825. 423-742-1292. AKC, vet checked, Dachshunds, Mini shutters, sec sys, sec storm drs, HVAC w/April Air Filter Sys, beautiful view 1st shots, wormed, $150. Full blooded, family raised & shots, 10 wks. Adults from rear windows and deck. $253,900. $220,000. 865-922-3943. spoiled. 865-207-2805 available. 865-556-1666 Selling due to husband’s illness. ***Web ID# 887753*** ***Web ID# 886312***

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■ 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 Road. Info: www.smokymtnharmony.org.

The Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike, is hosting an art exhibit through Jan. 6 featuring the work of Sally Ham Govan and Hannah Holder. There will be an opening reception from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, with artists’ talks at 7 p.m.

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: 523-7521.

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PUPPY NURSERY. GUN SALE, private Lincoln Navigator 1998 LANDSCAPING MGMT Many different breeds collection. Rifles & 4x4, dual capt chairs, Design, install, mulch, Maltese, Yorkies, shotguns. Call 865extra clean, 188k mi, small tree/shrub work, Malti-Poos, Yorki671-1553; 865-850-5220 $4950/obo. 865-385-4169 weeding, bed renewal, Poos, Shih-Poos, shots ***Web ID# 885504*** ***Web ID# 887181*** debri clean-up. Free & wormed. Health estimates, 25 yrs exp! guar. 423-566-0467 Mark Lusby 679-9848 SHIH TZU PUPS, raised with TLC. 3 males @ $200 each. 865-382-0825 ***Web ID# 885937***

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Paving 345 MASTERCRAFT 209 MERCEDES BENZ (2003) 570 hrs, factory 1997, S500, chamtower, X-Series feapagne, only 90k mi. tures, clean, great Exc. cond. Good svc record. $7000. 607-7387 SIBERIAN Husky AKC boat, MC trailer incl. ***Web ID# 888190*** Pups, champ lines, $26,500. 865-599-7515 shots, $300 to $500. PRIUS Pkg 865-995-1386 Campers 235 TOYOTA 6 2007, 33k mi, ***Web ID# 888234*** beige, warranty. WESTIES, AKC reg, CAMPERS WANTED $19k. 606-248-2551 M $400, F $450, We buy travel trailers, ***Web ID# 887973*** health warr., 8655th Wheels, Motor 426-8317; 963-1965 homes & Pop-Up ***Web ID# 886881*** Campers. Will pay Domestic 265 cash. 423-504-8036 CHRYSLER 300 2005 Coleman Utah pop-up Free Pets 145 touring limited V6, w/slide out, 2 king 80K mi., new brakes, beds, gar kept, loaded new tires, nav., sun$4200/obo. 423-623-7331 roof, MP3-6 disc ***Web ID# 887187*** premium Boston sound, silver, HYLINE 2010, 38 ft, 2 $9750/bo. 865-850-4614 pwr slides, W/D, ** ADOPT! * * cent. air, loaded, will del. Cell 210-445-2984 Looking for a lost pet or a new Contracting / Gen. 320 one? Visit Young-Williams ^ Animal Center, the official Motorcycles 238 BLDG REPAIR & Remodeling shelter for the City of 351 MAINT. Lic'd/ins'd, Knoxville & Knox County: Harley Night Train 2003, comm/res, metal 3201 Division St. Knoxville. 20k mi, adult ridden, roofs, concrete, STUCCO / STONE www.knoxpets.org gar. kept, extras. repairs, new const, bobcat, masonry, $10,000. 865-548-6296 fireplaces, water doors, stucco re* * * * * * * * damage, ret. walls, pair, ret. walls, etc. columns, gates. 20 30 yrs exp! 250-0496 Autos Wanted 253 yrs exp! 250-0496 Farmer’s Market 150 BLACK HEIFERS & BULLS Call 865-856-3947 FALL CUTTING GRASS HAY, sm square bales, avg 55 lbs. Starting $3/bale. 865-850-0130. Straw

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A BETTER CASH Elderly Care 324 Roofing / Siding 352 OFFER for junk cars, trucks, vans, running CAREGIVING: or not. 865-456-3500 REPAIRS, weekdays and/or ROOFING commercial/ residenweekends. Low Cash For Junk Repairable tial, shingles, flat, rates. Refs and 15 or Wrecked Cars, Trucks, metal, water damyrs exp. Call 208Vans or Forklifts. Fast aged, leaks, preven9032 Free Pickup. Will match tive maintenance, or beat competitors prices. & walls. 221330 floors 865-556-8956; 865-363-0318 Flooring 1362 or 368-8578.

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CERAMIC TILE installation. Floors/ walls/repairs. 32 yrs QUEEN SIZE bed CHEVY Avalanche exp, exc work! with mattress, $500. Z66, 2002, 91K mi., John 9 3 8 -3 3 2 8 Also miscellaneous black w/black lthr. items. 865-657-3149 $11,500. 865-494-5194 333 SOFA, good cond, no FORD RANGER XLT Guttering tears or broken 1999, 5 spd, 4 cyl, springs, clean, $75 GUTTER loaded, 119K mi., HAROLD'S firm. Cash/carry. SERVICE. Will clean $4,900. 865-661-1846 865-671-0275 front & back $20 & up. Quality work, guaranComm Trucks Buses 259 teed. Call 288-0556.

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NEWS FROM THE WELLNESS CENTER AT DOWELL SPRINGS Programs & Offerings ■ Holiday Yoga is underway with a variety of classes for all levels and interests. Call 232-1414 for schedule. ■ Chair Yoga is at 10 a.m. Thursdays. For the “young at heart,” this gentle form of yoga is practiced sitting in a chair or using a chair for support. ■ Zumba has a new time. Join instructor Rae Ann Guinn for Zumba at 5:30 p.m. each Friday for a fun class. Zumba is also on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. ■ Functional Fitness is now held at 11 a.m. Monday through Thursday. Class involves a variety of exercises including cardiovascular, balance and strength. Appropriate for seniors or individuals who desire fitness gains with little impact on the joints. ■ Sweet Alterations for healthy holiday celebrations, a part of the Healthy Eating Series, is set for 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, with Registered Dietitian Andrea Wolfer.

Quick tips ■ Fitness: Games and sports are helpful at all ages. Author Dr. Stuart Brown noted that healthy competition in adults increase abilities of decision making and problem solving. It also makes us more productive and happier in everything we do! ■ Nutrition: Having high blood folate levels has been associated with a lower risk of colon cancer. Two great sources of folate are leafy greens and broccoli. ■ Stress Management: Did you know that Yoga can help reduce blood pressure, boost the immune system and bring peace of mind?

‘Great results’ from LiveWELL By Sandra Clark The initial sessions of LiveWELL have ended and the results are in. Exercise specialist Mike Wigger says 73 percent of participants (11 of 15) decreased their blood pressure and the others saw Wigger

their blood pressure remain at the recommended level. Resting heart rate decreased as well, showing increased heart health. Several participants reduced their triglycerides by more than 20, Wigger said. Everyone increased their upper/lower body strength as well as functional fitness, measured by how many times each person sit and stand per minute. “There was nothing earth-

“I have learned so much about nutrition. I always prided myself in ‘eating healthy’ only to find that I wasn’t balanced. It blew my mind! “I feel so much better about myself and I know it shows in my demeanor. My friends and family tell me how much more self-assured I am. I am happy with myself and that is something I haven’t felt in a very long time. I am so proud of myself!” – Jackie Theg

“My clothes fit better, I have more energy, I feel better and I am happier. I have so much more confidence in myself. I can get up and down off of the floor much easier now and I can walk the stairs at work and not be out of breath.” – Pam Pappas

“I thought I knew a lot about nutrition but this program gave me more knowledge and practical ways to apply what I learned. “Before this program I didn’t feel comfortable in a fitness center environment. It was overwhelming not knowing how to use the equipment – now I have the knowledge and skills needed to work out on my own. “The physical change is in the clothes but the biggest change is in the attitude. Working out is something I would have never chosen for an activity but now it is part of my life.” – Diane Worsham

shattering about what we did,” Mike said. “We just got people moving. “And the best part is the groups have remained together. Although there are not classes anymore, they have taken responsibility for their fitness. They come in at a set time and follow their own workout plan. Of course, we’re here if they have a question.” “We were floored by the re-

sults, including weight loss of 16, 15 and 11 pounds over a 12week period,” Mike said. “We knew (our program) would work if they believed in it. They had to want it for themselves, and they did. They’re in here at 6 a.m. or 5:30. They fill this place up. It’s awesome.” LiveWELL is starting new classes the week of Nov. 7. Class size can vary to as few as four. Info: 2321414.

LiveWELL program quotes from members: “I love the balance of cardio and strength training. It is so much more satisfying and I feel stronger; my balance is better, I am not tired and I have reduced my pants and shirt sizes. “I feel better about how I look which gives me more confidence. Even more than that, I am excited that I have been able to do so much and have enjoyed everyone in the class. – Denise Proffitt “I have finally learned how and when to eat. I feel confident when I walk into a gym to know what to do and how to do it. I am happier and feel better about myself and my looks.” – Chris Mackay “The best thing I have done in a long time is join The Wellness Center; I needed to do something special for myself. The members are all very nice people but the staff is even more wonderful. “Mike especially has been very patient and helpful and Kathleen has also helped on improvising with exercises I can do. Juli and Kathleen make fitness fun, not work. They are quite a team!” – LiveWELL Participant

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Transplant patient strengthens new lungs at Fort Sanders Pulmonary Rehab Center After years of feeling like she was smothering, 51-year-old Brenda Sparks of Knoxville is breathing a huge sigh of relief. Sparks is attending the Fort Sanders Pulmonary Rehab Outpatient Program during her recovery from an August lung transplant at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is working with the Center’s exercise physiologist and pulmonary therapist, learning to breathe deeply again using her diaphragm muscles. She’s strengthening her leg muscles and increasing her endurance as well using the Center’s exercise equipment. “Rehab is a physical plus. It’s strengthening muscles as well as improving your endurance. It makes you feel better,” says Sparks. “And you’re never alone at rehab, you have other people working out with you who are going through the same thing.” In December 1999, at the age of 38, Sparks was diagnosed with a genetic condition called Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency, a condition in which the body does not make enough of a protein that protects the lungs and liver from damage. The condition can lead to lung and liver disease, and it had claimed the life of her mother at the age of 44. Sparks had chronic shortness of breath and frequent bronchitis when she initially consulted pulmonologist Dr. Gregory P. LeMense at Fort Sanders Regional. He conducted a pulmonary function test and found she had only 17 percent of her expected lung capacity. “The doctor said, ‘I can’t even believe you walked into this of-

Lung transplant Brenda Sparks is strengthening her lung capacity through the Pulmonary Outpatient Rehabilitation Program at Fort Sanders. fice,’ ” Sparks remembers. “I was a very active person, even while I was sick. I wasn’t a couch potato.” Dr. LeMense delivered the grim diagnosis of genetic COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), in which the lungs deteriorate over time. Fewer than 100,000 Americans have it, and people with AAT deficiency can get COPD even if they have never smoked or had exposure to any harmful pollutants. “Dr. LeMense really encouraged my

family when we were all devastated with the diagnosis. I was 38 years old and had six children,” says Sparks. “He’s the most caring, compassionate doctor I’ve ever had in my life.” After diagnosis, Dr. LeMense sent Sparks to pulmonary rehab at Fort Sanders and prescribed weekly injections of the missing protein, eventually raising her lung function to about 37 percent. But as the disease progressed, Sparks grew weaker and her lung function dropped

back down to about 17 percent. In June 2006 she was placed on the lung transplant list. Because of her particular blood type and the antibodies it carried, Sparks knew receiving one would be a long shot. “I had a 1 in 300,000 chance in finding a lung,” she explains. “I went to rehab to keep myself strengthened and my lungs strengthened, so I would do well if I got a lung.” After much prayer and hopeful waiting, however, Sparks got the call she had waited for. Vanderbilt had a lung for her. Although it was a difficult surgery and recovery, Sparks has been home from Nashville since Oct. 7 and is getting stronger every day. She’s again a regular patient at the Fort Sanders Pulmonary Rehab Outpatient Program. “When I went into rehab after surgery, I couldn’t get out of a chair by myself,” she says. “Now I walk three miles a day, I ride a stationary bike and do 50-pound leg presses and 25-pound leg curls.” She hasn’t taken oxygen since August. “Today I feel good, great. I feel very blessed to be alive, to be here. God has been so good to me. I want to thank all the staff of the Pulmonary Rehab Center for their care and compassion and drive to push me through to carry on, and not give up,” says Sparks. “I thank them for their care and help.” For more information about the Fort Sanders Pulmonary Rehabilitation Outpatient Center, call 865541-1250.

Breathe easier with the Fort Sanders Pulmonary Rehab Center Managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is difficult, but lung patients can improve their well-being greatly with help from a special program at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Outpatient Program at Fort Sanders is a physician-supervised program for people who have COPD, a chronic disease in which lungs deteriorate over time. The program also benefits people with interstitial lung disease, asthma, lung cancer and other pulmonary conditions. With a staff that includes a registered nurse, respiratory therapist, exercise physiologist and a licensed counselor, the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Outpatient Program offers twice-weekly monitored exercise sessions and educational classes similar to those of the heart rehabilitation services at the hospital. But these services are specially geared for people with lung diseases. “Pulmonary patients move at a slower pace than

heart patients,” explains Angela Stephens, RN, case manager for the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center. “Most of them are de-conditioned, so our goal is to exercise and tone muscles so they can do their normal activities for the day.” Patients are monitored during exercise for blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen levels, and the staff uses those numbers to customize an exercise plan for each patient. Participants are asked to continue their exercises at home, in addition to attending the twice-weekly rehab sessions, so that they can get the greatest benefit.

“We help them reduce the worsening of their symptoms and allow them to be more productive in daily activity,” says Stephens. Center classes include information on how to avoid infections, how to maintain lung function and how to recognize the symptoms of other complications like congestive heart failure, a risk for many patients with COPD. Help to stop smoking is also offered if the patient is willing and needs those services. The center has treadmill, stationary bicycles and hand weights. Periodically the staff tests patients on how far they can walk in six minutes, to show their progression in the program. The program can slow the progression of lung disease and even reverse some of the symptoms. Stephens says it’s important for pulmonary patients to exercise every day. “Because of their lower oxygen levels, their muscles deteriorate faster. We try to tone muscles, because toned muscle work more efficiently.” The center also offers an intangible benefit to

patients. “We are also like a little social gathering,” says Stephens. “For a lot of pulmonary patients, to come here is their whole activity for the day. They look forward to coming in and seeing each other.” The center treats groups of eight patients at a time. Some are being monitored for the first time, while others have graduated to a maintenance program. While a doctor’s order is required to participate, most insurance plans will cover at least 36 sessions at the center, and there is financial help for those without insurance, Stephens says. Maintenance plans cost $25 per month for two visits each week. “COPD is a chronic disease, but we do hope to slow the progression and reduce their symptoms,” says Stephens. “Hopefully we can get our participants back into doing things they enjoy.” For more information about the Fort Sanders Pulmonary Rehabilitation Outpatient Center, call 865-541-1250.

Keep track with a Fort Sanders MED MINDER card The Fort Sanders “Med Minder” card helps you keep a list of your current medications, dosage and drug allergies in one convenient place. Having this information with you can help medical professionals provide the best treatment for you in the event of an emergency. Call 865-673-FORT (3678) for a free Fort Sanders Med Minder card today!

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