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BUZZ C.B. Atkin’s place in local history Realtor Jennifer Montgomery loves history, and is especially passionate about the topic of notable Knoxvillian C.B. Atkin. He was, among other things, a developer, and he built the Oakwood neighborhood, where her grandfather grew up. Montgomery spoke last week at Knox Heritage’s Lost & Found luncheon. The Atkin family is meaningful to the preservation nonprofit because of its relationship with the Lutz family, the original inhabitants of their headquarters − Historic Westwood at 3425 Kingston Pike.

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Shouse to speak Trustee Ed Shouse will speak about the Knox County tax freeze and tax relief for property owners from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, at the multi-purpose Room A of the L.T. Ross Building, 2247 Western Avenue.

LMU launches new medical program Every century or so somebody has such a remarkably good idea that the rest of us just smack our head and say, “Duh!� That’s what Pete DeBusk and the folks from Lincoln Memorial University announced last week. It’s a new doctoral program that bridges the gap between physician and physician assistant (PA).

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Rick Barnes is philosophy prof What we are watching is Rick Barnes teaching philosophy 101. Tennessee basketball looks about like the preseason forecast from media experts, 12th among 14 teams in the Southeastern Conference. Anything significantly better will be a small feather in Barnes’ cap. No way to be much worse. Right now, fans are still giving the coach the benefit of most doubts. Me too. His team is undersized. He has no threat in the post, offensively or defensively. We’ll find out later about recruiting.

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West Knox jeweler ‌

doesn’t follow the crowd

By Wendy Smith

Every piece of jewelry that Jyl Walker creates is unique, and she won’t replicate something she’s done before, so don’t ask. Her conviction was supported when she watched another artist replace jewelry purchased at a show with identical pieces. Walker didn’t like the idea of multiple people wearing the same thing. “It’s important for people to have something no one else has.� Her father was a fine jeweler for 40 years, but she didn’t start tinkering with beads until 20 years ago. Once she got started, she was eager to learn new techniques and try things fine jewelers never would. “I’ve always been a rebel,� she laughs. Before she began making jewelry, she didn’t know she had creative talent. Up to that time, she had served in the Marine Corps and held office jobs. She credits her first husband’s mother, a florist, for cultivating her artistic eye. She explored making her own jewelry because she wasn’t happy with what she found in stores. After a visit to Beads and Feathers in the former Candy Factory, she was hooked. Her work has evolved since then. She moved from stringing beads on wires to hand-tying beads on silk before she began working with metals. Her current passion is pendants, and she loves the patterns, depth and color created by the juxtaposition of different metals. Many jewelry artists who work with metal aim for an industrial look, but Walker prefers a lighter touch. “I hate to follow the crowd. I do everything in my power to not do what someone else is doing.� She began applying patterns to sheets of metal with hammers and stamps, but it was time-consuming, so she bought a rolling mill that uses patterned brass plates to imprint other metals. She cuts, shapes, files and polishes each piece by hand before An example of Walker’s work Photos using a cold connecting techsubmitted nique, rather than soldering, to put multiple layers together. At the Foothills Craft Guild Annual same technique. Show in November, she observed She started with copper and that no one else was using the sterling silver, but found that they

Jewelry artist Jyl Walker at last year’s Artsclamation art show.

muddied each other during the cleaning process. She now uses bronze and sterling. The bronze patinas beautifully and pairs well with the silver, she says. Her acceptance into the Foothills Craft Guild last year means she’s finally a fine artist and crafter. Being juried by peers makes it especially meaningful, she says, and she plans to apply to the Southern Highlands Craft Guild this year. Walker takes a break from

creating jewelry each winter when she spends a month in Florida with her mother. She wants to have a longing to do it when she returns to her West Knoxville home. The passion always comes back. She kept it in for so long that it’s still coming out, she says. Check out her work at Webb School of Knoxville’s ArtXtravaganza on March 4, 5 and 6 at 9800 Webb School Lane.

Winners, losers in school rezoning By Sandra Clark Last week, in response to the NAACP’s complaint to the Office of Civil Rights about racial resegregation following construction of two middle schools on the periphery of Knox County, a man who should know better asked, “What are they mad about?� The late Diane Jablonski quotes Sir Edmund Burke: “If you forget history, you are doomed to repeat it.� Last April the former school board member sent me her recollections of the school rezoning in 1991. Let’s review: Jablonski Knoxville voters dissolved the city school sys-

tem in 1987. The suddenly combined city and county systems faced a racial segregation problem, housing patterns here resembling those in communities like Nashville where federal courts had ordered cross-town busing. A countywide task force was formed to evaluate schools, plan for closures and make recommendations to achieve a greater racial balance. Jablonski served on that task force. Many communities were affected; compromises were made. Then-superintendent Earl Hoffmeister wanted to close AustinEast and Fulton high schools and build a true magnet high school downtown, perhaps at World’s Fair Park. Political noise boomed. Knox County Commission thwarted the

school board’s plan (surprised?). Jablonski says South Knox was most affected by rezoning and was the area with the most promised broken. School closings put enrollment pressure on Mooreland Heights and New Hopewell. Both were promised renovations and additions. Mooreland Heights got its addition in 2015. New Hopewell is still waiting. Jablonski calls the consolidation of former foes – South High Rockets, Young High Yellow Jackets and Doyle High Pioneers – “a painful marriage of the Hatfields and McCoys,� but said the community decided to make it work and “they came out stronger and more unified in the end.� One can only speculate on the Farragut resident’s conclusion and wonder if current turmoil

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at South-Doyle Middle School can be laid on the doorstep of these forced consolidations. Some think Gibbs was the only community impacted by the 1991 plan. Not true. Elementary schools: 8 closed Three in North Knox: Brownlow, Lincoln Park and Oakwood, with a new Christenberry built to replace them. Three in South Knox: Flenniken, Anderson and Giffin, with Dogwood built to replace them. Two in East Knox: Eastport and Fairgarden, which became a preschool. Three others: Sarah Moore Greene, Green Elementary and Beaumont were enlarged and esTo page A-3

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Kennel Club donates animals to ETCH During the last few months of 2015, members of the Tennessee Valley Kennel Club collected over 100 stuffed animals for delivery to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital right before the Christmas holiday. Tamara Adkisson with volunteer services explained that children receive a great deal of comfort from a stuffed animal and often a child who received a gift as a patient will return with a new stuffed animal for another child in need. A list of guidelines and suggested gift items can be found at etch.com Info: 541-¬8136

‘WYSIWYG’ is her favorite word West Valley Middle School seventh grader Rhea Charles won this year’s spelling bee, and she says she had fun doing it. “I’ve always enjoyed learning new Charles words and their meanings,” says Rhea. She won the bee previously when she was in fourth grade. To study, Rhea says she’ll hop onto Scripps’ national spelling bee website and log in to The Word Club. The page gives a word verbally with its definition and prompts participants to spell the word by typing it on their keyboard. For anyone hesitating to try the bee, Rhea says you should just do it. “It’s a re-

Sara Barrett ally good opportunity to learn new words, and it is fun,” she says. A knack for spelling runs in the Charles family. Rhea’s older sister, Cathy, won the spelling bee in the eighth grade. She is now a junior at Webb School of Knoxville. Rhea doesn’t remember the word she spelled to win this year’s competition, but her favorite word is WYSIWYG, which is actually a word in the spelling bee study guide. It is an acronym for “what you see is what you get.” Rhea will compete in the regional bee March 12.

Tamara Adkisson with East Tennessee Children’s Hospital accepts a large donation of new stuffed animals from Madeline Lonas on behalf of the Tennessee Valley Kennel Club. Photo submitted

Science fair, grades 3-5

CALL FOR ARTISTS ■ Arts in the Airport: juried exhibition allows regional artists to compete and display work at McGhee Tyson Airport secured area behind the security gate checkpoint from March 17-Oct. 12. Theme: “Smoky Mountain Air Show.” Entries deadline: midnight Sunday, Feb. 7. Info/application: knoxalliance.com; Suzanne Cada, 523-7543 or sc@knoxalliance.com.

■ “Past and Future Conditions” exhibit: art exploring the concept of “truth” and “knowledge” and how they are affected by conditions that change over time, to be held 6-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, A1 Lab Arts, 23 Emory Place. Submit entries to: a1artsubmission@gmail.com. Entry deadline: Sunday, Jan 17. Art drop off: Sunday, Jan. 31. Info: a1labarts.org.

Tate’s Regional Science $20. The fair and award Fair is accepting entries ceremony will be held Sunfrom students in grades day through Tuesday, April 3-5. All public, private and 10-12, at the Knoxville home-schooled students Christian Center on Ceare encouraged to submit a dar Bluff Road. This year’s project. prizes include iPads minNow in its 16th year, the is, EZ Rollers and Kindle fair is hosted in partner- Fires. ■ Dogwood Arts Festival: ■ Scruff y City Art Contest: a To request entry forms ship with TN Bank. Judges juried artists are selected to juried art exhibit competiinclude professionals in sci- or to sign your school up to exhibit and sell their original tion celebrating Knoxville’s ence, technology and engi- participate, call 690-4255, work in mixed media, clay, blend of southern history and neering fields. email jocelyn-taylor@tatedrawing/pastels, glass, jewmodern development on the Club of Farragut, the event Submissions will be ac- school.com or visit tatesselry, leather, metal, painting, banks of the Tennessee River. will include music, danc- cepted through Friday, chool.com. Sponsorships photography, sculpture, and Free and open to all artists. ing, light refreshments and March 25. Registration is are available. wood in April. Info/applicaSubmissions deadline: Feb. tion: dogwoodarts.com. 15. Info: liz-beth.com/contest. a craft project. Photos will be taken by event staff and can be purchased online afterward. Proceeds from the Shamrock Ball will benefit the cross country program. Online registra■ West Hills Elementary participates in Dr. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased Kiwanis Fresh Air Camp tion is available at runsignup.com. Info: the following programs to help raise from any tennis player or coach. which provides disadvanbeardenbulldogrun.com money for the school: General Mills ■ West High School’s 10th annual winter taged youth with an over“BoxTops for Education,” Campbell’s formal will be held 8-11 p.m. Saturday, ■ Webb School of Knoxville will host night camping experience, “Labels for Education,” and linking Jan. 30, at the Square Room on Market the following admissions open houses Food City ValuCards, Kroger Plus Cards and the Kiwanis InternaSquare. Tickets are on sale in room 203. in the Lower School library: pre-K for and Target Red Cards to the school for tional Eliminate Project, 4- and 5-year-olds, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, ■ The first Run with the Bearden Bull points. Info: 539-7850. whose purpose is to elimiJan. 26 at 9:30 a.m.; Fifth Grade AcadDawgs 5k run/walk and Lil Pup Fun Run nate maternal and neonatal ■ The Bearden High School tennis team emy, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27. Info/ will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, March 6, on will host its annual pancake breakfast funRSVP: Deborah Welsch, 291-3864 or tetanus. Info: townoffarthe grounds of Bearden High School. draiser 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at webbschool.org/openhouses. ragut.org/shamrockball or All proceeds will help the BHS track and Pero’s on the Hill, 7706 South Northshore 966-7057

Shamrock Ball By Sara Barrett Tickets are available for Farragut’s annual “Shamrock Ball: A Father-Daughter Dance” that will be held 7-9 p.m. Saturday, March 5, in the Farragut High School Commons. Advanced tickets are $20 per couple, $30 per family. Tickets at the door are $25 per couple and $35 per family. Individuals can purchase tickets for $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets are available online at townoffarragut.org/register or at the Farragut Town Hall. Presented by the town of Farragut and Kiwanis

SCHOOL NOTES

THANK YOU! Emerald Charter Schools is grateful for the tremendous community support shown during this inaugural school year of Emerald Academy. We also celebrate the renovation of the historic Moses School Building, which was honored with a Fantastic Fifteen Award by Knox Heritage for excellence in preservation rehabilitation. Thanks to much hard work by the following companies and their employees, Emerald Academy scholars are enjoying an exceptional learning environment:

Allen H. Edmondson Electrical Budget Blinds of Knoxville Central Technologies Century Fire Protection Clearview Glass Company Consolidated Electronic Systems Construction Services Contract Furniture Alliance Cooper Drywall & Paint Del-Air Mechanical Contractors Dixie Roofing

Duracap Asphalt Paving Company Dyon Construction Company E. Luke Green Company East Tennessee Fence Company Erection Specialists Falin Enterprises Holm Construction JDC Masonry Johnson Controls Kone Master Clean

Emerald Academy is now enrolling K, 1st, 2nd, and 6th grade scholars for the 2016-2017 academic year. Learn more at www.emeraldacademy.org or call 865.249.7223.

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C.B. Atkin left his mark throughout Knoxville

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By Wendy Smith Realtor Jennifer Montgomery loves history, and is especially passionate about the topic of notable Knoxvillian C.B. Atkin. He was, among other things, a developer, and he built the Oakwood neighborhood, where her grandfather grew up. Montgomery spoke last week at Knox Heritage’s Lost & Found luncheon. The Atkin family is meaningful to the preservation nonprofit because of its relationship with the Lutz family, the original inhabitants of their headquarters − Historic Westwood at 3425 Kingston Pike. Ned Lutz, son of John and Adelia Lutz, and Edith May Atkin, daughter of C. B. and Mary Atkin, married and built a home next door to the Lutzes. The fireplace mantels, along with some furniture at Westwood, were built by C.B. Atkin’s companies. C.B. Atkin, born in 1864, grew up in a home on Gay Street where the Andrew Johnson Building now

Winners, losers tablished as magnet schools – the elementary base of the desegregation agreement. Middle schools: 6 closed South and Doyle were consolidated into SouthDoyle Middle School, located at the old South-Young High School. Christenberry and Spring Hill were closed as middle schools and the students were disbursed to the newly formed Holston Middle and to Whittle Springs. Beardsley Middle was closed. At Gibbs, the middle school was a program within the existing Gibbs High School, administered by a high school assistant principal. Those students were sent to the new Holston Middle School. High school students from Holston were zoned to Gibbs High. Vine was designated as the middle school magnet and expanded. High schools: 3 closed Rule High was closed with its students zoned to West, Fulton and Central. The campus stands empty 20 years later. South-Young High closed and reopened as SouthDoyle Middle. Doyle High

Bill Larson, Jan Larson, Angelyn Campbell and Marla Peterson enjoy lunch before learning about C.B Atkin at Historic Westwood. Photos by Wendy Smith stands. His father’s business interests included providing iron to the Confederacy and building coffins during the Civil War and building furniture. His sons purchased his businesses, and C.B. Atkin took over the furniture operation. Around the turn of the century, Atkin purchased 131 acres between Central Avenue and Broadway from the Churchwell family. He developed homes on the

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expanded into the former Doyle Middle School, a building across the street, in order to accommodate the students from SouthYoung. Holston closed as a high school and reopened as a middle school. Most of its high school population went to Gibbs with some going to Carter or Austin-East. A-E was renovated as the high school magnet. Jablonski’s memo relates some consequences of the 1991 rezoning: ■When Rule High was closed, the Golden Bears and all their memorabilia went into storage. The majority of the Rule kids were reassigned to West High and although renovations and additions were done there, nothing was done initially to welcome or accommodate the kids from Rule. West remained the Rebels and the Rule kids just had to adjust. ■The Gibbs community never embraced Holston as part of its school community, even though 80 percent of the Holston Middle School kids go to Gibbs High School. ■Gibbs is not the only community without a

property to suit skilled labor who were employed at nearby factories. He named the neighborhood Oakwood, marketed as “the magic suburb� because of modern amenities like gas lines, paved roads and electricity. The magic had limits. The neighborhood didn’t have a sewer system until it was installed by the city in the 1920s. The original floorplans for the homes didn’t

have bathrooms, Montgomery said. Atkin built his own factory adjacent to the neighborhood, and by 1917, 77 percent of heads of household in Oakwood were skilled workers. He went on to purchase the Knoxville and Fountain City Land Company with a partner and built the Colonial Hotel on South Gay Street and the Atkin Hotel on North Gay Street. He

middle school. There is no middle school in District 4. West High takes kids from Bearden and Northwest ■College of Architecture and Design lecture series, 5:30 middle schools. Hardin Valp.m. Monday, Jan. 25, McCarty ley Academy takes students Auditorium of the Art and Archifrom Cedar Bluff, Farragut tecture Building, 1715 Volunteer and Karns middle schools. Blvd. Speaker: Deborah SchneiNorthwest Middle School derman, professor of interior sends its students in five design at Pratt Institute. Topic: different directions for high “The Prefabricated Interior.� school. Free and open to the public. ■Some South-Doyle kids ■College of Engineering is travel as far as the Gibbs developing a graduate-level students. That’s the result of automotive engineering conliving in a rural area. centration that will begin in ■Finally, wrote Jablonsthe fall. Classes will be housed ki, the magnet program was in several departments, including: departments of initiated at considerable Mechanical, Aerospace and cost to fulfill the compliance Biomedical Engineering; Maagreement. Only after the terials Science and Engineermagnets were upgraded and ing; Electrical Engineering expanded did the school and Computer Science. board start replacing portable classrooms to relieve overcrowding. Hardin Valley, Northshore, Amherst, Cedar Bluff and Carter elementary schools have been built since the rezoning. A recent study indicated no need for new middle schools, yet we’re about to build two – in Gibbs and Hardin Valley – at a cost of $70 million. Was Gibbs hurt by rezoning? Absolutely. Was Gibbs the only community affected? No way. Ponder a final quote from Edmund Burke: “Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all.�

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Jennifer Montgomery shows a picture of her grandfather, Carroll Hassell, in the Oakwood neighborhood during a talk about prominent Knoxville entrepreneur C.B. Atkin. was also involved with the development of the Bijou and Tennessee Theatres. He purchased a 10-story building on Gay Street and renamed it for his wife, Mary Burwell Atkin. Montgomery showed a picture of Atkin’s summer home on Topside Road named “Edelmar� after his three daughters − Edith, Eleanor and Marian. The

home is still standing, and has previously been on Knox Heritage’s Fragile 15 list. In 1908, Atkin was thought to be the largest hardwood manufacturer in the world, she said. He died in 1931 at the age of 67. Lost & Found luncheons are held on third Fridays every other month. Info: knoxheritage.org

each second Monday, Lyons View Community Center, 114 Sprankle Ave. Info: Mary Brewster, 454-2390.

COMMUNITY NOTES â– Council of West Knox County Homeowners meets 7:15 p.m. each first Tuesday, Peace Lutheran Church, 621 N. Cedar Bluff Road. Info: cwkch.com. â– Fourth District Democrats meet 6 p.m. each fourth Tuesday, Bearden Library, 100 Golfclub Road. Info: Chris Foell, 691-8933 or foellmc@ aol.com; Rosina Guerra, rosinag@earthlink.net or 588-5250. â– Historic Sutherland Heights Neighborhood Association. Info: Marlene Taylor, 951-3773, taylor8246@bellsouth.net. â– Lyons View Community Club meets 6 p.m.

â– Third District Democrats meet 6 p.m. each third Thursday, Cedar Bluff Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: Liz Key, 201-5310 or lizkey1@gmail. com; Isaac Johnson, 310-7745 or ijohnso2@gmail.com. â– Toastmasters Club 802 meets 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday, Central Baptist Annex, 6310 Deane Hill Drive. Info: 802. toastmastersclubs.org. â– West Knox Lions Club meets 7 p.m. each first and third Monday, 8529 Kingston Pike. Info: knoxvillewestknoxlionsclub.org. â– West Hills Community Association. Info: Ashley Williams, 313-0282.

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Rick Barnes: Philosophy 101 What we are watching is Rick Barnes teaching philosophy 101. Tennessee basketball looks about like the preseason forecast from media experts, 12th among 14 teams in the Southeastern Conference. Anything significantly better will be a small feather in Barnes’ cap. No way to be much worse. Right now, fans are still giving the coach the benefit of most doubts. Me too. His team is undersized. He has no threat in the post, offensively or defensively. We’ll find out later about recruiting. But, the teacher can teach. Individual improvement shows in several players.

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It appears Barnes is explaining, time after time, what it takes to succeed as underdogs, fighting with a short stick under trying circumstances. The Vols can win if they play complete games on defense, with all their heart and a little extra effort – and execute an occasional play and hit a decent percentage from outside. I looked back at my notes from the time Dave Hart scooped Barnes up from

the Texas trauma. He was to be an instant fi x, a scrub job for the athletic director’s previous error. Rick has a reputation for honesty, good enough to redirect NCAA cross-checkers elsewhere. Barnes said he was not burned out, that at 60 he wanted to continue coaching, that Tennessee was a fine landing place. The coach had been getting the Longhorns to the tournament, 16 times in 17 years. Maybe, sometime, he can beat the odds and do it with another orange (and gray) team. It is easy to like Rick Barnes. He speaks plain English. His candor is refreshing. I chuckled when he said his team was “hor-

rible� at the beginning of the Te n n e s s e e State game. It was, but coaches don’t talk like that. Someone Rick Barnes might say it is his job to have the Vols at least half-ready when the ball goes up. When Barnes was trending downhill at Texas, critics complained that he was a chronic underachiever, simply not as good as his record indicated. I’ll argue that. When you have been doing it as long as Rick has, you are what your numbers say you are – one of 13 active coaches with more than

600 victories. Those same Texans who wanted change said Barnes was old-fashioned, out of step with the times, too tough on his players. He pushed some really hard, even forced one or two to change their game. Guilty and unrepentant. At a recent press conference, in front of Robert Hubbs III and everybody listening, Barnes said Hubbs needs to play harder so the Vols can win more games. The truth sometimes hurts. Hubbs took it like a man. Months ago, Barnes was dissatisfied with Kevin Punter’s shooting motion. It started behind his head. It needed to start in front. Punter said ouch. That shot had been good enough to get him 10.3 points per game last season. Donnie

Tyndall never said anything about changing it. The adjustment took a while. “It was frustrating,� said Punter. “I kind of wanted to quit. But I just kept trying because I don’t really quit. I don’t quit anything. Now, it’s really a part of me.� Detrick Mostella had a head-on with the tough-love coach. Barnes said Detrick was at a crossroads, change or watch. At issue was defense. Mostella hadn’t previously bothered with it. Now we know no one plays without at least trying to defend. Freshman improvement? Some recruited by the previous administration don’t look too bad. They are beginning to get it. Give them a mid-term C+ in philosophy 101. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

Development doesn’t have to be a dirty word As Knoxville-Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) Executive Director Gerald Green has met with residents and business owners, he’s confronted a mix of attitudes, from oblivious to disgruntled. R e s i are Gerald Green dents disgruntled by development when they don’t understand the process and don’t get engaged, he says. “One of the goals I identified soon after starting with MPC was increasing the public’s awareness of what we do and how they can be involved.� One of the best ways to become educated about the development process is to attend MPC meetings at

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1:30 p.m. on second Thursdays. But those who can’t make it downtown can watch video archives online. A link at the bottom of the MPC home page − www. knoxmpc.org − provides access to new archives that allow users to view separate agenda items. Green also plans to post the preliminary agenda earlier − four weeks before each meeting rather than two. At the same time, he recognizes that citizens won’t want to be involved if their opinions don’t matter. Too often, steps haven’t been taken to implement ideas

incorporated into city and county sector plans and community plans, like the Bearden Village Opportunities Plan. If plans are realistic, MPC should draft ordinance and policy changes to back them up, he says. If such ordinances had been in place in 2001, when the Bearden plan was created, the area might look different now. The plan calls for wide sidewalks and mixed-use buildings that are close to the street with parking behind them. Implementing such ideas into areas with existing structures is a challenge, but you have to start somewhere, Green says. He’d like the opportunity to meet with builders and developers. A development community that’s “comfortable with the way things have been for 30 years� makes change even more challenging. But mixed-

use, multi-story development benefits everybody − property owners, local government and consumers − because it puts more on a smaller space. It’s smarter than using an acre to build a 12,000-square foot fast food restaurant with 33,000 square feet of parking. It also fights urban sprawl. “We can’t keep spreading out if we want to preserve our agricultural lands. We have to increase density,� he says. But he understands why change is slow. “Change is scary − for everyone. If we’ve been doing something for a long time, and it works okay, there’s not much motivation to do it another way.� He’d like to offer incentives, like faster time frames or reductions in fees, to motivate developers to try new things, like mixed-use projects.

The redevelopment of areas like the Magnolia corridor will take more than involvement. It will require buy-in from citizens, business owners, developers and investors, he says. The city will present plans for streetscape improvements

to a six-block section of Magnolia Avenue at a public meeting from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, at the John T. O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona Street. “There’s a lot of opportunity here,� Green says of Knoxville and Knox County.

GOSSIP AND LIES ■State Rep. Eddie Smith made a big deal of Mayor Madeline Rogero’s proposed closed meeting with legislators, then he presided over a – guess what – closed meeting of 8 of 10 legislators who asked for an investigation of UT. ■State Rep. Bill Dunn’s legislative questionnaire says: Studies show that students in prekindergarten lose their gains by third grade. Should we use that pre-K money for something else, like teachers salaries? ■Even if Dunn’s studies are valid, the takeaway should

be a look at K-2, not slashing pre-K. ■But Dunn’s logic is flawed. This example shows why: Studies show that people who eat broccoli will ultimately die. So should we just eat chocolate cake instead? ■Don’t let anyone kid you. It is not necessary to pay Jim McIntyre over a quarter million dollars to retire. Let him cash out his sick days and move on. ■Any school board member who voted for this buyout deserves the political fallout that will follow. – S. Clark

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LMU to train a new kind of doctor Every century or so somebody has such a remarkably good idea that the rest of us just smack our head and say, “Duh!” That’s what Pete DeBusk and the folks from Lincoln Memorial University announced last week. It’s a new doctoral program that bridges the gap between physician and physician assistant (PA). The degree is doctor of medical science (DMS), and LMU’s will be the first such program in the country. This one’s got legs, folks. Pete wants 100-200 students this fall, when the program launches. The teaching is online. Students don’t have to travel to Harrogate. Each PA already has a supervising physician – that’s a requirement to practice. Each supervising physician has a medical degree and the requisite internship and residency.

Letting in the sunshine

Sandra Clark

If LMU simply makes that supervising physician an adjunct professor in charge of oversight, then it seems the sky’s the limit on graduating the new docs. Physician assistants already hold a master’s LMU board chair Pete Debusk announces a new degree: doctor degree. They would be re- of medical science. Photo by S. Clark quired to have at least three years of clinical experience could add up to 32 million Some may choose a cato enroll in LMU’s program. new patients to the health reer in medical education DeBusk says the need is care system,” he said. rather than clinical work. great. The demand for physi- The program will be accred“The greatest users of cians is greater than the ited by Southern Associahealth care resources, in- supply and the gap is widen- tion of Colleges and Schools. cluding the elderly and ing, he said. Find a need and fill it – chronically ill, are expected The new DMS program that’s Pete DeBusk’s credo. to increase by 46 percent will offer three tracks: pri- And now LMU’s board chair over the next 10 years, and mary care, hospital care has outdone himself. Altothe Affordable Care Act and emergency medicine. gether now, Smack. “Duh!”

Magnolia gem may shine again Anyone who has walked or driven Magnolia Avenue can appreciate its generous design, with sidewalks and a center turn lane.

Nick Della Volpe

When you look at its older buildings, some now empty or underutilized, you can imagine a busier time, before I-40 opened and shanghaied much of the through traffic. The old center-lane commuter trolley is gone. But Magnolia is still home to KAT, the Caswell ballfields, Community TV, several banks and fast-food restaurants, Chilhowee Park and the Knoxville Zoo, to name just a few of its amenities. It borders Victorian homes being restored in

Park Ridge and Park City and the Botanical Garden. Now it may be time to resurrect another gem, Swan’s Bread bakery. Knoxville’s Magnolia Corridor renewal plan is slated to move forward from the drafting table to construction. Refreshed streetscape plantings, sidewalk, road and bicycle lane improvements and better lighting will begin along a “model block” – actually four blocks –extending eastward from Hall of Fame Drive to Bertrand Avenue. With $500,000 in the current budget, these city enhancements will proceed from the downtown core eastward in phases, under a plan promoted by Mayor Madeline Rogero. Future work will move toward Cherry Street and later Chilhowee Park, just as it has along the south waterfront, Cumberland and downtown north.

Public meeting Thursday on Magnolia Avenue upgrades City officials and consultants with Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon will present the design details for Magnolia Avenue streetscape improvements at a public meeting 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, at the John T. O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. The meeting will review final designs for streetscape improvements to a six-block section of Magnolia Avenue between Jessamine Street and North Bertrand Street. Proposed improvements include raised medians to replace the center left-turn lane; bike lanes; improved sidewalks; bus pull-offs; and streetscape amenities that include street lighting, benches and bike racks. Traffic signals will be upgraded, and pedestrian signals and crosswalks will be improved. Left-turn lanes will be provided at major intersections. Can’t attend? There will be a two-week public comment period following the Jan. 21 meeting. Email your ideas or comments to dmfoster@knoxvilletn.gov

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Swan’s Bread bakery, 1934, in a photo by Thompson Brothers. Used with permission of C.M. McClung Historical Collection, Knox County Public Library

Center city renewal is radiating outward. The goal of such public infrastructure improvements is to foster private development and growth. The downtown restoration efforts teach us that private dollars sometimes need the visible encouragement, provided by the city’s investment, in order to progress. Developers prefer successful renewal behind them as they inch forward. No sudden leap into the unknown. Otherwise, venture capital remains risk adverse. Included in the model Magnolia block is Pellissippi State Community College, a two-year degree institution which prepares young men and women with skills to enter the workforce. The Magnolia campus, which currently serves some 700800 students, hopes to expand its footprint. Unfortunately, it is physically hemmed-in by other business property. Landlocked. Fortunately, the Swan building sits just across Magnolia, waiting. This vintage 3-story red brick, 12,000 square foot

building, is of solid masonry construction. When its original bread-baking mission ended sometime in the ’90s, the building was shuttered. It’s currently serving as an overflow warehouse for an electrical supply company. Its close proximity to Pellissippi’s Magnolia campus argues for it to be put back to work. Imagine if it were converted into a cooking school or other classrooms for the campus. What a great anchor for the Magnolia corridor restoration – an attractive building creating valuable job skills for inner city youth. A spark plug igniting wholesome growth. The building’s solid, concrete-floor construction and open floor plan present an excellent opportunity to repurpose it as an integral part of the Magnolia campus. As state economic development commissioner Randy Boyd recently observed: downtown could use a culinary school. This location is close enough to fill that role. Let the Swan unfurl its wings.

The Jan. 6 meeting Mayor Rogero had with Knox lawmakers in her office over breakfast was finally opened to the public after Rogero’s spokesperson, Jesse Mayshark, said the day before the meeting that it was closed. The decision to open was made literally the day before the meeting. His comments triggered unrest among the Knox lawmakers who had not asked for a closed meeting and advised Rogero that they preferred the meeting be open. The reasons given by Mayshark for closing the meeting seemed strange as relating “to this bill, that bill.” In fact, Mayshark, when he worked for the now closed Metropulse, was a strong advocate for open meetings. He has abandoned his consistent backing of open meetings. This meeting’s notice was omitted from the mayor’s public schedule and was only brought to public attention by this column. The reality is that Rogero benefited from having an open meeting due to the generally favorable press it achieved. Rogero will start out having public meetings in the future when she meets with the entire delegation so she does not have to reverse course at the last minute. ■ Renee Hoyos was re-appointed to the KAT Board by Rogero and confirmed by city council. She previously chaired the board which works on public transportation. She is the CEO of Tennessee Clean Water Network. This is excellent appointment by the mayor. Rogero herself once served on the KAT Board, appointed by this writer. ■ Zane Duncan, son of Lynn and Rep. Jimmy Duncan, has been appointed to the Board of Parole by Gov. Bill Haslam. He follows in his mother’s footsteps as she served on the same board when Gov. Sundquist appointed her. Duncan is one of the youngest if not the youngest person to serve on this Board. ■ Jimmy Duncan is seeking another term in Congress this November. If re-elected, in 2018, he will have served 30 years and two months in Congress (having been first elected in 1988). Only five other Tennesseans in history have ever served 30 or more years in the Congress (House and/or Senate combined). They include Carroll

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Reece, Jimmy Quillen, Joe Evins and Albert Gore Sr. Duncan does not appear to have a serious opponent. ■ Bruce Anderson was appointed by Mayor Rogero to the board of the Knoxville Community Development Corporation. Anderson works for Children’s Hospital as general counsel. He replaces David Hutchins, an architect and former chair, who was the senior member on KCDC having served 14 years (originally appointed by this writer). Hutchins’ term actually expired last April but he continued for another eight months due to Rogero failing to make an appointment. Anderson previously served two terms on KUB. ■ Dan Murphy, former Knox County school board chair, now chairs KCDC. Lisa Wagoner resigned Jan. 1 which creates another vacancy. The most senior member is the resident member, Phyllis Patrick, who completes two terms in July 2016. ■ MPC has three holdover city appointees – vice chair Bart Carey, former vice mayor Jack Sharp and Michael Kane, whose terms expired last June. Kane and Sharp both live in Fountain City. Rogero has not replaced any of these three but will at some point as all have served two terms on MPC. Rogero has imposed a two-term limit on appointees. Some feel Rogero delayed the appointments until the city elections were held. However, Rogero has been consistently tardy in making mayoral appointments after their terms have expired. ■ Sen. Frank Niceley is expected to introduce legislation to allow the county mayor to name two members to the KUB Board of Commissioners on the grounds KUB serves areas outside the city. KUB will strongly oppose this legislation. Niceley represented parts of Knox County in the House a few years ago. ■ Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, located next to Long’s Drug Store, is closing this month after 40 years of being in business in Knoxville.

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A-6 • JANUARY 20, 2016 • BEARDEN Shopper news

SENIOR NOTES ■Cumberland Estates Recreation Center 4529 Silver Hill Drive 588-3442 Offerings include: Senior Walkers, 10:30 a.m., Monday-Friday. ■Frank R. Strang Senior Center: 109 Lovell Heights Road 670-6693 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Offerings include: card games; exercise programs; dance classes; watercolor classes; blood pressure checks; computer classes. Register for: Homewatch Caregivers presents “Winter Safety & Terracotta Snowman,� 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22. “What are Your 5 Last Wishes?� presentation by Chaplain Rebecca from Smoky Mountain Hospice, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26. Covenant Health Wellness Lunch & Learn: “Osteoporosis,� noon Wednesday, Jan. 27; RSVP to 541-4500. AAA Safe Driver Course, 11 a.m.3 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Jan. 28-29; $10. ■John T. O’Connor Senior Center 611 Winona St. 523-1135 knoxseniors.org/oconnor. html Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Offerings include: Card games, billiards, senior fitness, computer classes, bingo, blood pressure checks 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Register for: Lunch and Learn: “Health Benefits of Acupuncture,� noon Monday, Jan. 25; RSVP by Thursday, Jan. 21, for lunch. ■Larry Cox Senior Center 3109 Ocoee Trail 546-1700 Monday-Friday Hours vary

Heiskell seniors are excited to hear the announcement by Janice White (standing, far right) that the seniors will hold their February meeting at their new facility. The group is moving to the former Wheeler Karate building at 1708 W. Emory Road. Photo by R. White

Heiskell seniors to open new center By Sandra Clark Seniors in Powell and Heiskell (the northwesterly suburb of Powell) got tired of watching Knox County build senior centers on either side of them, at Halls and then at Karns. So they raffled quilts and played bingo and sold cakes. Suddenly, they had amassed enough money to buy a building which will become the Powell-Heiskell Community Center. At least it was enough to leverage a loan. “We’ve wanted our own place,� said Janice White, the project’s driver. “Powell and Heiskell deserve this.� She thanked the volunteers who have donated time and supplies to get the center established. It will be a place for adults of all ages to gather, socialize, play games and visit with friends. Beginning in March, the center will be open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays.

“The building will provide space for business meetings, senior citizen activities, parties, family reunions and celebrations at a reasonable rate to all members of the community,� said White. She’s already had a couple of calls about rentals. White chairs the board of the Heiskell Community Organization, which will own and operate the facility. The seniors previously met at Heiskell United Methodist Church. Knox County Commissioner Charles Busler said the county may eventually buy the building and land. He’s discussed the idea with Mayor Tim Burchett and county Finance Director Chris Caldwell. Michael Grider, speaking for Burchett, said it’s too early in the budget cycle to commit to the purchase, although the mayor supports the concept. “We’ve been

out (to Heiskell) several times. They’ve got a wonderful program.� Realtor Laura Bailey facilitated the deal as the listing agent for the Wheeler family. The property is the former Wheeler karate school. It contains seven acres, of which five are suitable for building. White said her prayers were answered. “When the door opens you’d better walk through it or it may not open again.� Showing her knack for fund-raising, White asked Powell Business and Professional Association members for donations to buy chairs and tables at $50 each. The center needs 100 chairs and 15 banquet tables. Also on her wish list: inside painting, bathroom upgrades, a new kitchen, plumbing and electrical work, flooring, a sound system and additional parking. “Because we are a 501(c)

(3), we depend on others to invest in our success,� she said. Donations can be mailed to the Heiskell Community Organization, P.O. Box 432, Heiskell TN 37754. Anyone who can help should contact White at 865-548-

0326 or jwhite1049@frontiernet.net Self-reliance is the watchword of the gritty folks from Heiskell. It’s amazing what they’ve accomplished with a vision and hard work. Just watch what happens next. Ruth White contributed to this report.

HEALTH NOTES â– Healthy Living Expo, 9 a.m.3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, Knoxville Convention Center, 701 Henley St. Seniors 55+ will receive free admission on Friday. Features: exhibits, cooking demos, speakers, entertainment and more. Info/schedule: TheHealthyLivingExpo.com.

â– The Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA will offer beginner classes 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays beginning Jan. 25, Deane Hill Recreation Center, 7400 Deane Hill Drive. Info on this and other Taoist Tai Chi classes: 482-7761, 546-9222 or taoist.org.

â– Peninsula Lighthouse Group of Families Anonymous meetings, 6:15-7:15 p.m. each Tuesday, 1451 Dowell Springs Blvd. Newcomers welcome; no dues/fees; no sign-up; first names only.

â– UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group meeting, 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info/reservation: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277.

Info: Barbara L., 696-6606 or PeninsulaFA2@aol.com.

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BEARDEN Shopper news • JANUARY 20, 2016 • A-7

New director, new plans at Jewish Alliance By Carol Shane The Knoxville Jewish Alliance’s newly-elected executive director Deborah Oleshansky never expected to end up where she is in her career. “I am,� she says, “sort of an accidental Jewish professional.� Originally from Boston, she started her career in Washington, D.C., in the field of criminal justice, with a concentration on child abuse and family violence. During the Reagan administration, she was assigned to the Presidential Task Force on Child Victimization. She moved to Knoxville over 20 years ago because of a business opportunity for her husband, David. Within weeks of arriving here, she was approached for help by Conrad Koller of the Knoxville Jewish Alliance. She became the coordinator for the organization’s Russian resettlement program, working with Russian Jews who had fled the Soviet Union, helping to find them homes, schools and employment. Following the birth of her second child, she served as interim preschool director for the Arnstein Jewish Community Center. Another child came along, completing the family, and Oleshansky became director of the University of Tennessee’s Hillel chapter, which fosters and supports campus Jewish life. She also served as the Southeast regional coordinator for “Partnership2gether,� which connects global Jewish communities directly with Israeli communities. On Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, she was named executive director of the KJA, though “we’re still working on a contract,� she says. With her career in criminal justice receding further into the distance, Oleshansky laughingly accepts the

fact that she has “definitely morphed� into her new profession serving the local Jewish community. “I hope to reinvigorate the Jewish community and the Arnstein Jewish Community Center (AJCC) so that we can offer programs for all ages,� she says, “not just to socialize, but to promote social advocacy and social justice.� She’s excited about working with Lisa Reyes Mason of the

UT College of Social Work on “Mitzvah Day,� a day of “good deeds for the community,� according to the KJA website. Also on her plate are “Learn a New Game Before the Big Game;� a pickleball event taking place on Super Bowl Sunday; plans for AJCC’s summer camp and swim team; and, on Jan. 31, the opening of the Schwarzbart Gallery, so-named in memory of Arnold Schwar-

Debbie Chesney holds her new daughter, Anne Le, for the first time in Vietnam in 1995. Photos submitted

Anne Le, center, with her parents Gary and Debbie Chesney

Homes of Love lifts children out of orphanages By Carolyn Evans A nonprofit business in Farragut is making a difference in children’s lives around the world. It started in 1972 when Debbie Smith, then a senior at Bearden High School, watched the nightly news as orphaned children were airlifted out of Vietnam to head to the United States. She soon learned that her Young Life leader was one of the adopting parents, and the child ended up in Knoxville. Debbie never forgot that. She married Gary Chesney, and they had five children, but the thought of adopting a child was always in

her heart, she says. As they began to explore that option, the Chesneys found the only country that would let a family with five children adopt was Vietnam. The Chesneys spent five weeks in 1995 near the orphanage that was home to 250 children in Vietnam and then headed home with their 8-month-old daughter. They named her Anne Le, after her aunts and grandfather. “Finally the wheels lifted up on the plane,� Debbie says, “and it was a huge relief. But as I looked out the window, I was really sad. My husband looked at me,

FAITH NOTES Classes/ workshops â– Cokesbury Church, 11345 Hardin Valley Road, will host Divorce Recovery workshop 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 25-April 25. Info/registration: Joy Gaertner, 246-0416 or jgaertner@cokesbury.tv. â– Cokesbury UMC, 9908 Kingston Pike, will host Weekend Bridges Out of Poverty In-Depth Training, 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, and 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23. Cost: $30 plus cost of the

616 Fretz Road, holds meditation services 6:30 p.m. each second and fourth Wednesday. Includes quiet reflection, simple music and readings. Info: westsideuuc. org.

book ($25). Includes dinner Friday and lunch Saturday. Info/registration: Jessica@ compassioncoalition.org or 251-1591, ext. 258.

Special services â– Middlebrook Pike UMC and Fountain City UMC choirs will perform an adult choir concert 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at Fountain City UMC, 212 Hotel Road. Proceeds to benefit scholarship funds supported by each church. â– Westside Unitarian Universalist Church,

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the truth is, money is simply a tool, and a tool can be wielded for good or evil, for healing or hurt, for building up or tearing down. It depends on the person (or persons, or companies or institutions) doing the wielding. So, in all the lottery todo, just remember where your true treasure is: count your blessings, and remember the old song: Folks with plenty of plenty They got a lock on the door Afraid somebody’s gonna rob them while they’re out a-makin’ more. What for? – I Got Plenty of Nothin’, Hayward and Gershwin So, just count your blessings, friends.

find the parents, make sure the children really do have critical needs and really do need a family.� The Homes of Love program makes sure the children have access to education, health care and a loving family environment. The families receive a stipend to help with expenses from Homes of Love, which is funded through donations and partnerships with several area churches. Homes of Love now has 25 children who have grown up in the program and are in vocational training or college. Info: homesoflove.org

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â– Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, hosts Morning Breakfast and Afternoon Hang Out for youth each Tuesday. Breakfast and Bible study, 7:20 a.m.; Hang Out Time, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Info: 6901060 or beaverridgeumc.org.

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and I had tears streaming down my face because I realized we’d left so many children behind who would have to grow up in an orphanage, who didn’t have a family.� The Chesneys returned to Vietnam twice on mission trips in the years that followed. Through those trips, the Knoxville dentist and his wife met pastors and formed connections with Christians in the country. At a dinner with a Vietnamese pastor visiting in Knoxville in 2000, Debbie had a conversation and a moment of inspiration. “We told him our hearts were really heavy for the children of Vietnam,� Debbie says, “but we didn’t know what to do.� The pastor suggested that they help place those children in families in their own countries, giving them

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Transformations Massage declares 2016 ‘The Year of Self-Care’ It’s time to turn over a new leaf for 2016, but not a self-punishing New Year’s resolution to drop 30 pounds or run a marathon. Instead, make 2016 the year you really commit to self-care with Transformations Massage and Wellness Center. Lisa Birnesser, licensed massage therapist and life management coach, says New Year’s resolutions aren’t the way to go for lasting lifestyle change. “Statistics show that only 64 percent of people who make a Lisa Birnesser New Year’s resolution stick with it longer than the first month,” she said. “And in six months, only 46 percent are continuing.” Instead, a commitment to selfcare can head off health problems like stress and back pain before they start. So, the staff at Transformations has introduced the 2016 Year of SelfCare package, 12 months of monthly class sessions with 4-6 women in each class. There will be group discussion about physical, emotional and spiritual selfcare, along with one-on-one lifestyle planning sessions with Birnesser, and one session per month of massage or body work that applies to that month’s topic. Birnesser said she was inspired to

Transformations Massage and Wellness Center offers Senior Massage Mondays, with 30 minutes of geriatric massage therapy for $28. Info: www. TransformationsMassage.com or 865-337-5583.

create the program “by the number of folks that are coming to see me with acute pain or problems that interfere with their daily tasks.” Many of these people are so invested in caring for others that they have forgotten to care for themselves. “What if people could head that off in advance? Often, people are giving so much of themselves that they are not filling their cups back up,” Birnesser said. “What can you do to invest in yourself so that you can have a more fulfilling life?” To kick off the Year of Self-Care, and in honor of Valentine’s Day, February’s sessions will focus on relationships, particularly one’s relationship with one’s self, Birnesser said. “People are worth it,” she said. “Ignoring their own self needs is going to prevent them from being successful making changes in their lives.” The program is open to all ages. If there is interest, Birnesser will open the program to men as well. Other opportunities at Tr a n s f o r m a t i o n s include classes on self-massage techniques, stretching, massage your mate classes, and information on essential oils and their uses. A Detox Your Home class will be held in March, in which people will learn to make their own natural cleaning products. Those interested in any Transformations Massage and Wellness Center programs may call the center at 865-337-5583 for more information, or go online to transformationsmassage.com and book a complimentary consultation with Birnesser. TRANSFORMATIONS MASSAGE & WELLNESS CENTER 342 Ebenezer Road • Knoxville 865-337-5583

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Law Dean Gary Wade speaks By Tom King The Rotary Club of Knoxville last week heard from retired state Supreme Court justice and the new dean of the Duncan School of Tom King Law at Lincoln Memorial University – the Hon. Gary R. Wade. Wade received his under- Judge Gary Wade and Sandy Martin, president of the Rotary graduate degree and law de- Club of Knoxville. gree from the University of Tennessee and was mayor Court, the LMU Law School, Administration; a lecturer of Sevierville from 1977-87. and the Great Smoky Moun- in advanced data analytics; He was chief justice of the tains National Park. and as a senior economist at Tennessee Supreme Court the National Defense Busifrom 2012 to 2014. ■ Farragut honors ness Institute. Among his many civic acBruce Williamson tivities, he is the co-founder ■ Volunteer Ministry Dr. Bruce Williamson, and chair emeritus of the needs books Friends of the Great Smoky past president of the Rotary Club of Farragut, was The Rotary Club of Mountains National Park. During his presentation recently made an honor- Knoxville’s Literacy Comhe expressed his admiration ary member of the club. mittee is asking for help for the vision and mission of Williamson left Knoxville to restock the Volunteer Rotary. Wade addressed the last summer to become a Ministry Center’s librarclub on three qualities of commissioner on the state ies. The Volunteer Ministry civic virtue (1) Generosity, of Maine’s Public Utilities Center is in need of new/ (2) “Knowing your commu- Commission in Augusta. used books again – hard nity,” and (3) “Living up to Prior to accepting this six- or paperback books except the individual that you want year gubernatorial appoint- Readers Digest Condensed. to be.” He spoke to these ment in Maine, Bruce was a The club is placing a box virtues, with an illustrative senior economist at the Uni- at the welcome table at its versity of Tennessee’s How- weekly meetings for memstory for each. Following his remarks, ard Baker Center for Public bers to place books in. he answered several ques- Policy and served as a re- Tom King is a retired newspaper editor, a Rotarian for 28 years and past president tions about the current state search professor at the Uni- of the Rotary Club of Farragut. He can be of the Tennessee Supreme versity’s College of Business reached at tking535@gmail.com

FARRAGUT CHAMBER EVENTS ■ Thursday, Jan. 21, 8-9:30 a.m., networking: ITT Technical Institute, 9123 Executive Park Drive. ■ Thursday, Jan. 28, 5-6:30 p.m., networking: Anytime Fitness-Farragut, 12556 Kingston Pike.

BIZ NOTES ■ Terry Holley is the new executive director of Horse Haven of Tennessee. Founder and former director Nina Margetson will return to working more closely with Terry Holley animals as the operations manager for Horse Haven. Holley most recently served as philanthropy consultant for Global Fund for Community Foundations. She also headed the Oak Ridge Rowing Association as executive director and served as senior vice president for programs and regional development at the East Tennessee Foundation. Info: 865-300-5825. ■ Tim Young, CEO of Summit Strategic Solutions, is leaving the organization to establish a business that will focus/capitalize on the shift to more consumeroriented care. Tim Young He will remain with Summit through June 30. Dr. Wesley Dean, who chairs Healthcaring Ventures, parent of Summit Strategic Solutions, said: “We appreciate Tim’s 21 years of service to Summit Medical Group and Summit Strategic Solutions and wish him well on his new endeavor. During his time at Summit, the organization has grown and achieved a number of milestones.” ■ Weigel’s has opened its 63rd convenience store at 2409 Charles G. Seivers Blvd. in Clinton. The store has 4-wide diesel fuel bays. President Ken McMullen said this is the first location to service trucking professionals with large, easy-to-access diesel lanes, SmartQ technology and DEF at the pump. A ribbon-cutting is planned for today (Jan. 20) with a grand opening celebration Jan. 25-31.

Networking at Jet’s Farragut West Knox Chamber held its weekly networking event at Jet’s Pizza, 11124 Kingston Pike, drawing more than 50 people to enjoy free pizza, beer and wine while getting to know their business neighbors. Pictured are Jet’s server Joe Moore, Chamber executive assistant Julie Blaylock, Patricia Cappiello of Sisters Home Concierge Services, and Jet’s server Victoria West. Photo by Nancy Anderson

News from Office of Register of Deeds

2015 ends with a bang By Sherry Witt It was a very good year. As the data from the final month of 2015 came in, it was clear that local real estate and mortgage lendSherry Witt ing markets had outperformed the previous year in virtually every statistical category, ending with an impressive run in December. For the month that ended on Thursday, Dec. 31, there were 1,036 property transfers recorded in Knox County, an increase of nearly 20 percent over December 2014, and a 33 percent jump from November’s total. The aggregate value of property sales was also robust as around $287 million worth of real estate changed hands. By comparison, November saw about $208 million in sales, and last December produced just over $200 million. The final month of 2015 brought the total value of property sold for the year to more than

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$2.7 billion. In 2014, just under $2.3 billion in real estate was transferred. Mortgage markets experienced an even greater surge as lending against real estate jumped from $292 million in November to nearly $433 million in December. In all, 2015 saw right at $4 billion in new mortgages and refinancing in Knox County, a 22 percent increase over 2014 levels. The largest property transfer recorded in December was the sale of a 46-acre tract in the Hardin Business Park off Hardin Valley Road, for a price of $23,850,000. On the lending side, there were two large mortgage loans of note. One for $32.2 million, affecting a residential development known as Metropolitan Apartments on Cedar Bluff Road, and the other by Greystone Pointe LLC for just over $31 million. I certainly hope that each of you had a blessed and joyous holiday season, and on behalf of all of us at the Register of Deeds office, I wish you a healthy and prosperous year in 2016.

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‘Anomalisa’ By Betsy Pickle

Screenwriter Charlie Kaufman loves getting inside his characters’ heads, and his fans enjoy taking that journey along with him. Whether the mind trip is literal (“Being John Malkovich�) or figurative (“Synecdoche, New York�), Kaufman’s quirky approach takes on mental landscapes unlike anything else seen in today’s movies. Even his most accessible creations – “Adaptation� and “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind� – use the mind as a playground. With “Anomalisa,� he has

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created perhaps the ultimate interior film. That may be why it is only the second feature film he has directed, and why he chose to portray the story in stop-motion animation, with stop-motion whiz Duke Johnson as his co-director. In live action, “Anomalisa� might have been too much of a downer – as it is, it’s hardly a picnic. But live action also couldn’t convey the kind of scenario Kaufman wants to create: a world of mundaneness and conformity so overwhelming that it could drive a person over the edge. Michael Stone breaks out of his funk when he meets Lisa and Emily.

Humans vs. aliens Cassie (Chloe Grace Moretz) has a hard time figuring out whom she can trust after aliens invade Earth and destroy most of its population in “The 5th Wave.� Her first priority is trying to keep her little brother safe. Based on the young-adult novel by Rick Yancey, “The 5th Wave� also stars Nick Robinson, Alex Roe, Zackary Arthur, Ron Livingston and Liev Schreiber. The action film is rated PG-13 for violence and destruction, some sci-fi thematic elements, language and brief teen partying.

David Thewlis gives voice to Michael Stone, a Britishborn Los Angeles resident who has achieved fame in the world of customer service with his best-selling guide on said subject. The irony of Michael’s achievement is made deliciously obvious from the get-go; he’s not a social person, and he has to force himself to interact with others as he flies to Cincinnati to speak at a conference. Part of Michael’s problem is that his world has become – or perhaps it always was – so bland that everyone sounds the same. (The film achieves this by having character actor Tom

Noonan voice all the other characters save one.) No one stands out; nothing has meaning. Michael tries to break out of the blanket of blandness by contacting a former girlfriend who lives in Cincinnati. Their meeting does nothing to free Michael of his chains, and it might make viewers feel that he deserves any misery he has created for himself. But then he hears a voice that breaks through the din. It belongs to Lisa (Jennifer Jason Leigh), a customerservice representative who has come to the conference with colleague Emily. Both women have read Michael’s

book (sort of) and are big fans, so when he takes an interest in them it makes their day and then some. On the sunniest level, “Anomalisa� could represent the difference one person can make in life, the power of a soul mate. But Kaufman isn’t a sunny guy, and he can’t just leave it at that. Even though the story is set in a time that predates the ubiquity of cellphones, it still exists in a time in which gadgets and technology have created distances between individuals. And it definitely takes place during the era of the cult of personality, which is as false a con-

struct as humans have ever created. The stop-motion animation is a perfect fit, even when it comes to a sex scene that could have been more than a little creepy. As wry humor melds with a fantasy of American business culture, “Anomalisa� lets the audience explore as deeply as it wants. Kaufman is a great believer in the examined life, though his point here may be that even he believes there can be such a thing as too much wallowing. Rated R for strong sexual content, graphic nudity and language. Scheduled to open Friday at Downtown West.

Welcome, number three! By Carol Shane This month, the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra welcomes the third of its conductor candidates. Aram Demirjian is currently associate conductor of the Kansas City Symphony, and an alumnus of the prestigious Aspen and Tanglewood Music Festivals. The KSO’s principal French hornist, Jeffery Whaley, has worked with him before. “I went to Pierre Monteux school for conductors with Aram,� Whaley says. “He’s a super nice guy, and a fantastic musician.� Demirjian’s program begins with John Adams’ minimalist 1995 composition “Lollapalooza,� consisting of a complex interlocking texture of repeated short rhythmic phrases. The KSO’s principal bassoonist, Aaron Apaza, says, “When everyone is in the pocket, it feels great, but there is always the danger of feeling like you’ve got one foot in the boat and one foot

on the dock if it’s not quite grooving.â€? Clearly, Demirjian has his work cut out for him. Also included are GyĂśrgy Ligeti’s 1951 “Romanian Concertoâ€? and Romantic composer Max Bruch’s popular first violin concerto, performed by guest artist Philippe Quint. Closing the program will be Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony. Although the fifth is the most famous to listeners, the seventh is arguably the favorite among those who actually play the music. “It’s by far my favorite Beethoven symphony!â€? says Whaley. “It’s so dancey, with catchy tunes and an unbeatable rhythmic drive. The horn parts are very exciting.â€? Apaza agrees. “The whole symphony is great, but it is really defined in my mind by the second movement.â€? He’s referring to one of the undisputed masterpieces of symphonic literature: a brooding minor theme that starts in the low strings and builds in layers of inter-

twining themes and intensity until the whole orchestra is thundering. “That movement really goes for all the money emotions,â€? says Apaza. Principal oboist Claire Chenette believes that the entire program “emphasizes the emotions that bind humanity together, and there’s no message I’d rather promote in this day and age!â€? The three musicians will be involved in an exciting venture later in the month. The KSO’s Q Series at the Square Room features the orchestra’s Principal Quartet – all string players – and the Woodwind Quintet. Although the French horn is technically a brass instrument, it is often combined with flute, clarinet, oboe and bassoon to create a group of five. The series consists of relaxed, intimate midday concerts for lunchtime listeners. A boxed lunch courtesy of CafĂŠ 4 is included in the ticket price. Chenette is especially

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLES NEWS FROM FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

If mama ain’t happy … As an OB/GYN with Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists and Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Brooke Foulk, MD, treats women who are in every stage of life, from the first pap smear, through childbearing years into menopause and geriatric care. “You can develop strong relationships with women and their families, and you are there for some of the most exciting, emotional and important times in their lives,” Foulk says. But among all her patients there is one very common denominator. Women have a habit of putting themselves last in line when it comes to health and wellness. “We are the only ones who will look out for our own health and wellbeing,” Foulk says. “Yet, as women, we tend to put everyone and everything above our own needs.” No matter what else a woman may be involved in, she is often a caregiver by default. “A lot of us take care of our husbands, our children or our aging parents,” Foulk says. “We work, we do the laundry, we cook, we clean and we get groceries.” Some women do all of that with little or no support. It’s no wonder most women don’t feel they have time to think about exercise, healthy eating habits, adequate sleep and mental well-being. The irony is that if a woman doesn’t take care of herself, she’s less likely to be able to adequately care for others. As the saying goes, “If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.” That could be expanded to say, “If mama ain’t healthy, ain’t nobody happy.” “By the time a lot of my patients get around to caring for themselves after their kids are grown and out of the house, it’s almost too late,” Foulk says. “A patient waits un-

Brooke Foulk, MD, moments after helping deliver Guillermo “Mo” Diaz-Ramos. Diaz-Ramos’ mother, Denisse, is one of Foulk’s many patients and a great family friend as well. “You can develop strong relationships with women and their families, and you are there for some of the most exciting, emotional and important times in their lives,” Foulk says.

til she finds a breast mass, which could’ve been picked up two years earlier on a mammogram; she waits until she has a heart attack instead of changing her diet and getting adequate exercise; she waits until she breaks her hip instead of screening her bone density and working to keep her bones healthy.” Yearly checkups are important because a woman’s medical problems can often be detected early and dealt with before they turn into more threatening issues. Most health insurance plans cover the cost of a “well-woman visit,” because it is a preventive service. A well-woman visit helps you get the preventive care you need, including screenings that can find diseases early, when they are easier to treat. By finding a condition

early in a screening, you may also and colorectal cancer screenings. be able to take action to lower your Women of every age should risk of life threatening events later, consider tests for sexually transsuch as strokes or heart attacks. mitted diseases.* The Centers for Disease Control reports incidences of syphilis among seniors are up by more than 50 percent, with chlamydia up more than 30 percent. Tests and screenings are often There is no age limit on STDs, and recommended based on a woman’s older women are not immune. age or stage in life. Blood pressure and cholesterol should be checked for women of every age, and every The Centers for Disease Control woman should be screened for cerrecommends several vaccinations vical cancer and diabetes. When a woman is in her 40s, for adults. Women should receive it’s time to talk to a doctor about a flu vaccine every year and a breast cancer screenings. Yearly booster shot for tetanus/dipthemammograms are recommended ria/pertussis every 10 years. At age starting at age 40. Women age 50 60, a vaccination against shingles and older are also encouraged to is recommended (even if you’ve alhave bone mineral density screen- ready had shingles). ings, to check for osteoporosis, Doctors also recommend pnue-

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mococcal and meningococcal vaccines for some patients. If you were born in 1957 or later and you haven’t had a shot for measles, mumps and rubella, that may be recommended, too. Vaccinations for chicken pox, hepatitis A and hepatitis B are also available. Gardasil is an immunization that has been shown to prevent cervical cancer in some women. This vaccination is recommended before a woman reaches the age of 30. If it sounds confusing and even overwhelming, it’s all the more reason to schedule an appointment with a doctor who can help you sort out what you need to be at your best. A yearly visit to the doctor’s office is also a good time to talk about personal issues that might be affecting your emotional health. A doctor’s office is a place where confidentiality is a priority. “Women trust OB/GYNs with the most personal information and interactions you can have with a doctor,” Foulk says. “I love getting to know women and families.” Foulk says women should make health and happiness a priority. “Stay up to date on health screenings, and focus on health and well-being,” she says. “Do what you love, and the others around you will be happier and healthier too.” For more information about the services offered by Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists, call 865-541-1122. * Screening guidelines recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), a commission of non-federal experts in prevention. USPSTF recommendations are evidencebased. This means that science supports USPSTF screening guidelines. The USPSTF is made up of primary care providers.

Posting perfection You see them every time you click on social media. Moms are online bragging about their children’s accomplishments, from first steps to potty training, to getting a driver’s license. Social media has become a very public bulletin board for pictures of newborns at the hospital, children on the first day of school, ballgames, recitals, prom night and graduation. Proud mothers have found a place to continually show evidence of perfect parenting skills. But what if your parenting skills aren’t so perfect? Brooke Foulk, MD, believes social media puts a lot of moms under a tremendous amount of unnecessary pressure. “When women judge and compare themselves to others, which is becoming even more prevalent with social media these days, we continually feel inadequate and imperfect,” Foulk says. Many articles and reports have

been written about protecting the privacy of our children online. There hasn’t been as much about protecting a mom’s sense of selfworth. “I see so many mothers who are worried about being perfect and doing everything right,” Foulk says. She tells them that there is no such thing as perfect parenting or one way of parenting that is always going to be right for every child. “If you love your kids and do your best, then that is what’s right for you and for them,” Foulk says. She tells her patients that “people don’t put pictures on Facebook when they’re having an awful day, when they’re struggling with temper tantrums, when their kids won’t eat healthy food, when they haven’t had time for a shower or when their house is a disaster.” It is often said that “perception is reality,” and if you perceive other parents are having both good days and bad days, it’s a re-

ality you can live with. The pictures and posts on social media often fuel a perception that most kids and their parents are perfect. Not only is that harder to live up to, it’s not reality. “Most parents only post happy times with smiling families in a perfectly clean house with a beautifully prepared, healthy meal,” Foulk says, “which makes mothers who are depressed, grieving or struggling feel even lower.” What’s a mom to do? Foulk likes to quote her 92-yearold grandmother who says, “Do your best. It’s all a mule can do!” Foulk says mothers should be proud of who they are and what they’re doing, even if it doesn’t always turn out perfectly. “You are right if you breastfeed or formula feed; if you work outside the home or are a stay-

Social media often times becomes a public display for perfection in parenting, but Brooke Foulk, MD, tells her patients to focus on what’s best for their families and not worry about what they are seeing on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

at-home mom; if your kids only eat organic or if you have to scramble for fast food because of limited time and funds; if you had a vaginal delivery or a Csection; if your kids go to public school, private school or they are home schooled; if they are gifted or struggle in school,” Foulk says. “You are doing what is right for you, and for your kids and family.” Social media won’t go away anytime soon, and it’s certainly natural to want to post what you’re proud of. But if you feel overwhelmed or even bullied by the virtual perception of perfection online, put away the tablet and the smart phone, close the laptop, and go enjoy some real quality time with your very real family.

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Auto Parts & Acc Transportation Automobiles for Sale BMW Z4 - 2003. 2.5i, 5 speed, convertible, cruise 108,000 mi., $6,100. (865)230-7154. CHRYSLER CIRRUS LXI - 1998. AT, 4 door, V6, leather seats, loaded. $2995. (865)308-2743. DODGE CALIBER 2007. 4 dr. liftback, 5 sp, 20” tires & rims, AC, FM stereo CD, xra clean, $3975. (865)382-0365. FORD FUSION - 2007. Gold, 4 cyl, AT, 91K mi, clean car fax, very nice, $4800. (865) 806-3648. FORD FUSION - 2012. Lots of extras. New tires. Great car! 68 mi., $12,500. (865)671-3487. HONDA ACCORD LX- 2004. Blue/Gray, 85184 mi, 2.4L, auto, $2500, text anytime, call after 6PM: (540) 602-4388. LINCOLN TOWN CAR - 2006. Exc. cond. 98k mi. Asking $7900 firm. Selling due to health. (865)525-5745.

Sports and Imports HONDA ACCORD - 1998. 184k miles, Michelin tires, $2700. (865)933-3175.; 388-5136 NISSAN SENTRA SR 2010. 68K mi, loaded, like new. new Yokohoma tires, recent svc. $9495/trade. 687-1234 SUBARU IMPREZA 2009. 2.5i Premium, AT, 4 dr hatchback, 1 owner, 46k mi, loaded, AWD. (865) 691-5807 TOYOTA AVALON XLS 2000, 1 owner exc. cond. garage kept, leather, sunroof, $3,000. (865)405-6899.

Sport Utility Vehicles Honda Pilot 2014, EXL, white, w/running boards, sunrf, leather, like new, 24K mi, clean $26,900. 423-295-5393

Trucks CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2006. Southern Comfort Conversion, exc. cond. 80,200 mi. (865)281-8009.

Dogs

FOUR 265/60/18 MICHELIN Latitude Tires mounted on 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 30k mi. Great cond. Whls & tires $650/negot. (865)985-0627.

Farmer’s Mkt/ Trading Post

JEEP WHEELS, 17” ALUM. - 5 on 5. Black, polished alum. $25 ea. 3885136 (865)933-3175.

Farm Products

Recreation

865-986-4264 Logs2Lumber.com

Boats/Motors/Marine SPORT FISHERMAN RANGER 230C, with twin Johnson 200 HP motors, will trade, $7,000 new alum trailer. $4,000 worth of deep sea fishing equip. Complete pkg $20,000. Call 865-333-0615

Campers & RV’s 28’ KEYSTONE PASSPORT TRAVEL TRAILER w/ 1 slideout Kitchen, 3 burner stove w/ oven, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, outside grillLiving room, flat screen TV, indoor outdoor stereo, pull out sofa, 2 swivel chairsDinette with bar with 2 stoolsFull bathroom with bathtub and shower, outside showerQueen-size bed, 2 closets, ample storageCoach has new tires and a new hot water heater. (865)206-2287. CAR TOW DOLLY - 2016, all cars/pu Swivels, tilts, never used, new ret. $2750. 1st $1050 cash. 864-275-6478

NEW & PRE-OWNED CLEARANCE SALE ALL 2015 MODELS MUST GO!!!! Check Us Out At Northgaterv.com or call 865-681-3030 ROCKWOOD ULTRA LIGHT - model M2702SS, 32’ 2011, 12’ slide, sugg. retail $18,500. Trade on car or truck, $14,000. (865)806-3648. TOW BARS - Roadmaster Falcon 5250 tow bar & Stowmaster tow bar. Call for details (865)688-8938.

TOYOTA TUNDRA - 2015. Lthr heat seats polarized tint wds flowmaster du exh chr tips cold air int 1,500 mi., $47,900. (865)360-1784.

Off Road Vehicles

I WOULD LIKE TO BUY a 1970 or 1971 Mercedes 280SL, or a 1961 - 1975 Jaguar XKE, or a Porsche 911, 912 or a 1970s or 1980’s Ferrari. I am willing to buy running or not running. Any Condition. I’m a local guy living in Grainger county. If you have one or know of one please call Call (865)621-4012.

Trailers BAXLEY ARTICULATED SINGLE MOTORCYCLE TRAILER. $1500 (865)637-8395

Vehicles Wanted

We build all types of Farm Fencing and Pole Barn. *WOOD & VINYL PLANK *BARBED WIRE *HI-TENSILE ELECTRIC *WOVEN WIRE, *PRIVACY FENCING, ETC.

(423)200-6600 HAY 4x4 rolls, mixed grass, Blaine area. $15. (865) 216-5387

Dogs

CHIHUAHUAS, 2 MALE CUTIES - CKC, cream, chocolate. Born 11/23. S & W, $325. 865-742-2670.

DOBERMAN PUPS, AKC, Sire XL natl & intl champ - 125 lbs, Dam Lrg Russian champ. - her sire was 2013 World Champ. 6 Red & 2 Black. $1200. Ready 2/7 in time for Valentines. 615-740-7909 ENGLISH MASTIFF puppies, 1 M, 3 F, ready to go home, AKC reg., vet ckd & vacs. $1,000. (978) 865-7676 ENGLISH RED TICK HOUND - puppies, 3 M, 1 F, 7 wks. old, wormed w/1st shot, UKC reg. $150. 865-603-1246.

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, 9 MO. World’s top pedigree (verifiable) M & F, valued at $10K, sacrifice price $1250 to good homes. Mates sold for $10,000. (865)607-4770

LOADED STARTING @ $9,999 WORK HARD, PLAY HARDER! Save some of your hard-earned money without sacrificing speed or quality.

GOAD MOTORSPORTS

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS, AKC, West German, 3 M, 2 F, vt ck’d. health guar. $700. Call 865-322-6251. GOLDEN RETRIEVER AKC Christmas pups. Ready for Valentines Day, “Puppy Open House” Sundays, 1-3pm. $580, taking deposits. (423)768-1818.

East Tennessee’s largest

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS - AKC, high quality from proven sire & dam. M & F, $400. 865-789-5648; 865-933-2032

DEALER

HAVENESE PUPS AKC, home raised, health guar. 262-993-0460. noahslittleark.com

CFMOTO

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Merchandise

Call 423-449-8433 www.goadmotorsports.com

865-216-5052 865-856-8106

90 Day Warranty

Announcements Adoptions ADOPTION: Adopting your newborn is a gift we’ll treasure. Secure endless love awaits your newborn. Maria & John 877-321-9494, Exp. pd.

865-851-9053

2001 E. Magnolia Ave. Financial Cemetery Lots 2 LOTS - Highland Memorial, value $2500 each. Sell $1300 each. 865414-4615 Woodhaven Memory Gardens, 4 lots together, Chapel Garden section. Make offer. Motivated. (865)922-7636

90% silver, halves, quarters & dimes, old silver dollars, proof sets, silver & gold eagles, krands & maple leafs, class rings, wedding bands, anything 10, 14, & 18k gold old currency before 1928 WEST SIDE COINS & COLLECTIBLES 7004 KINGSTON PK CALL 584-8070

Furniture

SHIH TZU puppies, AKC, beautiful colors, Females $600; Males $500. Taking deposits. 423-775-4016

*Pools, Laundries, Appl. *5 min. to UT & airport

We make loans up to $1000. We do credit starter & rebuilder loans. Call today, 30 minute approvals. See manager for details. 865-687-3228

Real Estate Sales

RATTAN/SUNROOM GROUP - 2 chairs, 2 end tbls, 1 coffee tbl, coordinating picture. $175 cash. (865)523-8457.

Household Goods

Manufactured Homes

Lawn & Garden JOHN DEERE X475 - 192 hrs, 48” deck, like new. $5795 obo. (865)599-0516

Merchandise - Misc. GENERATOR BIG 8500 watt, 2016, Honda elec. start. Batt. & whl kit incl. Never used. New retail $4995. Wholesale $3750. 1st $1850 cash, 864-275-6478. Leather Sewing Machines. Shoe shop type. long arm. Have 2. Singer elec. $350; Bantam manual hand crank $200. Before 7pm (865)368-9828

UTILITY TRAILERS ALL SIZES AVAILABLE 865-986-5626 scott@knoxtrailer.com

Musical

Sporting Goods ELECTRIC REBUMBANT BIKE - $350. Good condition. Like new. Manual incl. (865)675-0813

Wanted I BUY DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! - OneTouch, Freestyle Lite, AccuChek, and more! Must not be expired or opened. Call Daniel today for Local Pickup: (865)383-1020

BROADWAY TOWERS 62 AND OLDER Or Physically Mobility Impaired 1 & 2 BR, util. incl. Laundry on site. Immediate housing if qualified. Section 8-202. 865-524-4092 for appt. TDD 1-800-927-9275

1 BR Apt Now Available ELDERLY OR DISABLED COMPLEX A/C, Heat, Water & Electric Incl, OnSite Laundry, Computer Center & Resident Services Great location! On the Bus Line! Close to Shopping! Rent Based on Income, Some Restrictions Apply Call 865-523-4133. TODAY for more information

Homes For Sale LONSDALE, 2 BR, 2 BA, den, 2 car gar., lrg yard w/deck & stor. bldg, near school, updated kitchen, $75,000. 1514 Delaware Ave. (865) 368-3839

Condos-Furn

KEROSENE HEATER, - never used, also 5 gal. can Kerosene, $115. (423)502-3416

BEST DEAL OUT WEST! 1BR from $375. 2BR $550-$695. No pets. Parking @ front door. (865)470-8686

MORNINGSIDE GARDENS

FIRST SUN FINANCE

NORTH KNOX CONDO $69,900. 2 BR, 1.5 BA upstairs, pool, storage, furn. As is. 45+ comm. (843)683-8272

New music for flute. Fantasy for solo flute ($13). Haiku for voice & flute ($8). What Are Butterflies For? Flute & Harp ($10). joshuangle.llc, PO Box 11806, Knoxville, TN 37939

Beautiful Red Puppies. $400. 865-604-3674

GREAT VALUE

Consolidation Loans

ASHLEY IRON DINING SET - 4 cane back chairs, 45” glass top. $250. (865)690-0590

LABRADOR RETRIEVER PUPPIES AKC Reg., Great bloodlines. Black M & F, $550. 1st shots & wormed. Ready now! 423-465-0594

Many different breeds Maltese, Yorkies, Malti-Poos, Poodles, Yorki-Poos, Shih-Poos, Shih Tzu, $175/up. shots & wormed. We do layaways. Health guar. Go to Facebook, Judys Puppy Nursery Updates. 423-566-3647

FAST $$ CASH $$ 4 JUNK AUTOS

GOOD AS NEW APPLIANCES

HAMMOND Organ, model D, console, ser. # 8169, tone cabinet model QR40. Make offer. (865)201-8402

MALTI POOS

1,2,3 BR $355 - $460/mo.

Earn 7% real estate investment rental, 80% Loan to value $65,000. Call Michael (865)212-3259

www.riversidemanorapts.com

Appliances

LAB PUPS, CHOCOLATE - silver factored, AKC reg., shots, wormed, health guar. (931)823-3218.

PUPPY NURSERY

I BUY OLDER MOBILE HOMES. 1990 up, any size OK. 865-384-5643

For Sale By Owner BY OWNER Beautiful 4BR, 2 1/2BA on 1/2 acre fenced yard in Powell Subd. with pool, exc. schools, Brickey, Powell, Powell High, Open Sun. 1/17, 1-3pm, 1417 Wineberry Rd. Powell, $267,777. Call (954)547-2747.

Homes Furnished FARRAGUT - 3 BR, 1.5 BA, fenced yard, BA/ $895 + deposit. (865)9227581; (865)556-1609.

Homes Unfurnished 4 BR W/POOL - 9012 Coburn Dr. , Ofc., Dbl OV, REF. 2 1/2 BA, (New BA). LR, DR, DN/FP. Fncd yd. 2 car gar. Cr. ck. $1795/mo. $1000 Sec. Dep. Call (865)250-4959. RENTAL/SALE/OWNER FINANCE 4/3/2 1/2, Tellico Village, Panoramic Lake Vw. Clean! $305K, (774)487-4158. SOUTH - 3 BR, 2 BA, hdwd flrs, $800 mo + 1st & last & $800 DD. No pets. (865)740-6037

Condos Unfurnished AVAIL. IMMED. Emory Rd/Tazewell Pk., 3BR, 2BA, all brick condo, hrdwd & tile flrs.. $1000 mo. (865)599-8179

Lots/Acreage for Sale

Waterfront Rentals

5 to 45 acres rolling pasture off I-40, 15 min. west of Cedar Bluff. (865) 776-3817

WINDRIVER LOT 58 - 1120 Edgewater Way, 0BR, Waterfront Home for Rent in gated community 5 bed/5 bath $3,000/mth (423)745-0600 (423)745-0600

ATTN: BUILDERS. 2 lots in Shadowood Subd in Powell. $15,000 each. (865)938-6233 BEAUTIFUL WOODED LOTS 18 MIN. W OF KNOXVILLE. 3 to 50 acres. $6000 per acre and up. (408)829-7398

HARDIN VALLEY SMALL SUBDIVISION FOR SALE (38 LOTS) 454-3727

Real Estate Commercial Commercial Property /Sale 3.03 ACRES at Light #1 in PIgeon Forge on Sugar Hollow Rd, east side of Cracker Barrel. 865-604-4247

Real Estate Rentals

Offices/Warehouses/Rent

Apartments - Furnished

4000 SF Office/Warehouse with dock & drive in, prime location Middlebrook Pk. $3,000 mo. 2000 SF Office/Warehouse drive in bay, Papermill, $1,300 mo.

A CLEAN, QUIET 1 BR - Utilities, cable, Wi-Fi, smoke free, no pets, Ftn City, $550. (423)306-6518.

Apartments - Unfurn. 1 BR POWELL SPECIAL no cr. ck, no pet fee, water paid, All appls, $520/mo. Phone 865-9386424 or 865-384-1099.

865-544-1717; 865-740-0990 WAREHOUSE/OFFICE 1500SF & 3000 SF AVAIL. NOW. (Also 1500 SF Avail. May 1) Space with or without offices. Very low sq. ft. prices tax & insur. Prestigious loc. West (Near Middlebrook Inn) AVAIL. NOW. See Us First! 588-2272

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Coming January 27

My

PRIVATE MONEY NEEDED

BUYING OLD US COINS

BULL MASTIFF puppies, 6 wks, 3 M, 3 F, brindle & fawn, $500. (423) 424-8787

Apartments - Unfurn.

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Collectibles

Pets

GERMAN SHEPHERD female puppy, dark sable, born 10/25/15, top AKC pedigree, hips & health guar., $1,000. (865)361-1013

Classic Cars

FORD T-BIRD 1984. Exc. cond. AT, V6, lots of new parts, 3rd owner. 130k mi. $5500. (865)591-7800.

FANNON FENCING

CHOW PUPPIES - AKC, Will be ready 1/17/16, 4 boys available. Pam, (865)809-2650.

TRAILITE BY R-VISION - model 232RBS 2014, 26’, sugg. retail $19,500, hardly used, $13,000 trade on car or truck. (865)806-3648.

FORD MUSTANG - 1990. conv. $3500, also Mercury 1969 2 door hardtop, $4000. (423)519-4518.

Wanted

USING A WOOD MIZER PORTABLE SAW MILL

CHEVROLET Z71 1998. 4 wheel drive, 112k mi, extra cab, must see.$9500. (865)679-6558

Collection For Sale. Investment better than bank CD. 1949 Ford Conv., 1962 Cadillac model 62 Conv., 1967 GTO, 1977 Corvette, 1981 Corvette, 1994 GMC 1/2 ton Hot Rod Truck, Projects: 1950 Jeepster, Ford flathead, C4 auto., posi rear. 1974 VW Super Beetle. Buy One or All. (865)333-0615.

AT YOUR SITE LOGS TO LUMBER

SMALL BREED DOG GROOMING UNDER 50 LBS. Reasonable prices. Flexible times & dates. (865)377-4749

Life

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Shopper news • JANUARY 20, 2016 • B-3

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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20 Greensky Bluegrass in concert, 8 p.m., Bijou Theater, 803 S. Gay St. Info/tickets: knoxbijou.com.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20, 27 “Beautiful, Vibrant Alcohol Inks” class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Cost: KMA members $50/nonmembers $65. Info/registration: knoxart.org. “Mosaics Keepsake Box” class, 2-4 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Cost: KMA members $50/nonmembers $65. Info/registration: knoxart.org.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, JAN. 20-21 AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

THURSDAY, JAN. 21 Pinterest/Instagram/Twitter for Seniors, 1-3 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $30. Registration/payment deadline: Thursday, Jan. 21. Info/registration: 218-3375; townoffarragut.org/register; in person at Town Hall. Salvage jewelry making workshop, 6 p.m., Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave. For ages 8 and up. Instructor: Sarah Brobst. Cost: $20. Must preregister. Info/registration: 577-4717, ext. 110.

p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Free class; bring your own supplies. Registration deadline: Friday, Jan. 22. Info/registration: 218-3375; townoffarragut.org/register; in person at Town Hall.

TUESDAY, JAN. 26 “An Evening with Regina Carter” presented by the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra, 8 p.m., Square Room, 4 Market Square. Tickets: $32.50 adult, $15 student. Info/ tickets: knoxjazz.org. “Battling Dangerous Belly Fat,” 10 a.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Featuring: how to manage belly fat, a cooking demonstration and second lecture will follow. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711. Computer Workshops: Excel, 5:30 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Requires “Word Basics” or equivalent skills. Info/registration: 215- 8700. Robert Earl Keen in concert, 8 p.m., Bijou Theater, 803 S. Gay St. Info/tickets: knoxbijou.com. University Women’s Club “Meet and Greet” for women in the University community, 4:30-6 p.m., UT Visitor’s Center, Neyland Drive. Light refreshments served. RSVP by Wednesday, Jan. 20 to: Therese Leadbetter, 805-7165.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 27 Computer Workshops: Internet and Email Basics, 2 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills. Info/registration: 215-8700. Guster in concert, 8 p.m., Bijou Theater, 803 S. Gay St. Info/tickets: knoxbijou.com. “Is It Alzheimer’s?,” 1 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. learn about the early signs of Alzheimer’s. A lecture on “Managing Worries and Fears” will follow. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711. Knoxville Writers’ Group meeting, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Naples Italian Restaurant, 5500 Kingston Pike. Speaker: Dr. Lin Stepp, author of “The Smoky Mountain Books.” Luncheon: $12. RSVP by Monday, Jan. 25: Mary Mckinnon, 983-3740.

THURSDAY, JAN. 28

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, JAN. 21-22

KSO Very Young People’s Concerts: “Let’s tell a story!” 11 a.m., Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Info/ tickets: tennesseetheatre.com.

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven & Bruch, 7:30 p.m., Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Info/tickets: tennesseetheatre.com; knoxvilletickets.com; 656-4444.

FRIDAY, JAN. 29

FRIDAY, JAN. 22

Alive after Five: “Tribute to the R&B Classic Hits, Part 3” featuring Evelyn Jack & Donald Brown, 6-8:30 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Tickets: $15; $10 for members/students. Info: 934-2039.

Alive after Five: Tennessee Sheiks, 6-8:30 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Tickets: $10; $5 for members/students. Info: 934-2039. Black Jacket Symphony performs Journey’s “Escape,” 8 p.m., Bijou Theater, 803 S. Gay St. Info/ tickets: knoxbijou.com. Cafe Mortel, 2:30-4 p.m., Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golfclub Road. Info: 588-8813. The eighth annual Snow Day, a CAC Beardsley Community Farm Benefit, 7 p.m., Barley’s Taproom and Pizzeria, 200 E Jackson Ave. Featuring: live music, soup contest, silent auction and more. Preorder discount tickets: brownpapertickets.com/ event/2477917. Tickets available at the door. The Naughty Knots, 8 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Tickets: $12, some discounts available. Info/tickets: www.jubileearts.org.

SATURDAY, JAN. 23 “1 Year Down the Drain: Turkey Creek” stream cleanup, 10 a.m.-noon. Parking available at the Farragut Park & Ride lot, 11798 Campbell Lakes Drive. Volunteer signup: SignUpGenius (http://bit. ly/1O9ecPY) by Thursday, Jan. 21. Info: Joseph Konvicka, americorps@townoffarragut.org or 966-7057. AAA Driver Improvement Course, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., AAA Office, 715 W. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. Eight-hour course helps reduce points for traffic offenders and teaches how to reduce risk while driving. Cost: $40 members/$50 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/registration: Kate, 862-9254, or Stephanie, 862-9252. Brown Bag Lecture: “Caring for Your Paintings and Artifacts” by Andrew Hurst, noon, East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Lloyd Branson Painting Documentation, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-2 p.m. Free program. Info: EastTNHistory.org. The Freight Hoppers Old-Time String Band, 8 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Tickets: $14, some discounts available. Info/tickets: www.jubileearts.org. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org. Moon Taxi in concert, 8 p.m., Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Info/tickets: tennesseetheatre.com. Saturday Stories and Songs: Kindermusik, 11 a.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. For ages birth to 5. Info: 470-7033. Saturday Stories and Songs: Miss Lynn, 11 a.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750. West Knox Preschool and Activities Fair, 2-4 p.m., St. John Neumann Catholic School, 625 Saint John Court. Free event. Hosted by the Knoxville-Farragut MOMS Club. Info: facebook.com/ events/1612266402369709/.

MONDAY, JAN. 25 Deco Mesh Wreath Making class, 6:30-7:30

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JAN. 29-30 WaveTransform Festival, Bijou Theater, 803 S. Gay St. Tickets: knoxbijou.com. Info/schedule: wavetransformfestival.com.

SATURDAY, JAN. 30 Auditions for the musical “Big River,” to be produced by The WordPlayers at the Bijou Theatre in July. Info/appointments: wordplayers.org/auditions or 5392490. Beginning Genealogy, 1-4 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Registration begins Jan. 19. Info/registration: 215-8809. Dale Ann Bradley in concert, 8 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Tickets: $14, some discounts available. Info/tickets: www.jubileearts.org. Deadline for early bird registration for Songwriter Opportunities at the fifth annual Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival, to be held Aug. 24-28. Info/ registration: smswf.com. The Del McCoury Band with Sierra Hull, part of WDVX’s World Class Bluegrass concert series, 7 p.m., Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. Info/tickets: 981-8590; ClaytonArtsCenter.com; Clayton Center box office. Financial Education Series: Debt Free, 1 p.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: 470-7033. Ijams Seed Swap, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave. Free event. Everyone welcome, with or without seeds. Info: 577-4717, ext. 110. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org. “Pruning 101: Rules and Tools,” 2:30-3:30 p.m., Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golfclub Road. Presented by Master Gardener Marsha Lehman. Free and open to the public. Info: 588-8813 or knoxlib.org. Saturday Stories and Songs: Faye Wooden, 11 a.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750. Saturday Stories and Songs: Sarah Rysewyk, 11 a.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: 470-7033. WDVX’s World Class Bluegrass concert series: featuring Del McCoury Band with Sierra Hull and special guest Emily Ann Roberts, 7 p.m., Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. Info/tickets: ClaytonArtsCenter.com; Clayton Center box office; 981-8590.

SATURDAYS, JAN. 30- FEB. 27 Sign ups for spring league baseball and softball for ages 4-14u, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Holston Ball Park, 5900 Asheville Highway. League fees: $60. Teams will play at several locations around Knoxville. Info: Julie Townsend, 659-6989; Randy Geames, 525-5275.

MONDAY-TUESDAY, FEB. 1-2 IPad/iPhone Basics for Seniors, 1-3 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $45. Registration/ payment deadline: Monday, Feb. 1. Info/registration: 218-3375; townoffarragut.org/register; in person at Town Hall.

MONDAYS, FEB. 1-15 “Mask Making and Face Jugs” (clay sculpture) class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Cost: KMA members $90/nonmembers $110. Info/registration: knoxart.org.

TUESDAY, FEB. 2 Reception to view exhibit and honor the artists from Concord Christian School, Farragut Primary School and St. John Neuman Catholic School, 4:30-6 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Exhibit on display Monday-Thursday, Jan. 25-Feb. 4 during regular Town Hall hours. Info: Lauren Cox, lcox@ townoffarragut.org or 966-7057.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, FEB. 3-4 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Oak Ridge Senior Center, 728 Emory Road, Oak Ridge. Info/ registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

FRIDAY, FEB. 5 Alive after Five: “Fat Friday Mardi Gras” with Roux Du Bayou, 6-8:30 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Tickets: $10; $5 for members/students. Info: 934-2039. Public reception for The Knoxville Photography Collective exhibit, 5-9 p.m., Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Exhibit on display Feb. 5-26. Info: 523-7543 or knoxalliance.com. Public reception for Arts & Culture Alliance’s National Juried Exhibition, 5-9 p.m., Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Includes a brief awards ceremony at 6. Exhibit on display Feb. 5-26. Info: 523-7543 or knoxalliance.com. RB Morris in concert, 8 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Tickets: $12, some discounts available. Info/ tickets: www.jubileearts.org.

SATURDAY, FEB. 6 Wallace Coleman in concert, 8 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Tickets: $12, some discounts available. Info/tickets: www.jubileearts.org.

MONDAY-TUESDAY, FEB. 8-9 Advanced iPad/iPhone for Seniors, 1-3 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $45. Registration/payment deadline: Monday, Feb. 8. Info/registration: 218-3375; townoffarragut.org/register; in person at Town Hall.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10 “Congestive Heart Failure,” 1 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Speaker: Dr. Glenn Meyers. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711. How to Use Facebook for Seniors, 1-3 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $30. Registration/payment deadline: Wednesday, Feb. 10. Info/ registration: 218-3375; townoffarragut.org/register; in person at Town Hall.

THURSDAY, FEB. 11 AARP Driver Safety class, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., East Tennessee Medical Group, 266 Joule St., Alcoa. Info/ registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

FRIDAY, FEB. 12 Alive after Five: The BlairXperience, 6-8:30 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Tickets: $10; $5 for members/students. Info: 9342039.

TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY, FEB. 16-17 Samsung Galaxy Phone/Tablet Basics for Seniors, 1-3 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $45. Registration/payment deadline: Tuesday, Feb. 16. Info/registration: 218-3375; townoffarragut.org/ register; in person at Town Hall.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17 “Financial Planning for Artists” professional development seminar, noon-1 p.m., the Emporium, 100 S. Gay St. Cost: free for members of Arts & Culture Alliance/$5 nonmembers. Info/registration: 523-7543; sc@ knoxalliance.com.

THURSDAY, FEB. 18 Pinterest/Instagram/Twitter for Seniors, 1-3 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $30. Registration/payment deadline: Thursday, Feb. 18. Info/ registration: 218-3375; townoffarragut.org/register; in person at Town Hall.

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

Stopping the spinning Patient suffering with vertigo is able to reclaim her life thanks to Parkwest Therapy Center During the last two years, Anita Rickard has spent a large amount of time spinning. Not in an exercise class or in a sewing sense, but literally spinning, all because of vertigo. The inner ear disorder that creates a feeling of unbalance sent Rickard’s entire life spinning out of her control. Richard’s vertigo symptoms began two years ago at work. She had to excuse herself from a meeting because of dizziness. She followed up with her primary care physician the next day, who diagnosed her with vertigo and referred her to a physical therapy center. After her initial therapy, she felt better but her dizziness quickly returned. “At this point, I just thought this was something I had to live with,” she stated. Throughout the course of the next few weeks, Rickard found herself suffering from a worse case of vertigo than before therapy. Living with this ailment was not an easy task as the condition stole her independence. Her problem was so severe that she could no longer drive, ride comfortably in a car, or walk without assistance. Rickard recalled, “I had to close my eyes when I was riding in a car or I would get terribly sick, and once we got out of the car, I would have to hold on to someone to steady myself.” Like many others, Rickard works in front of a computer screen all day. Crippling dizziness from looking at her computer made working an impossible task. Rickard continued to suffer through her sickness until one afternoon while she was shopping. “I was there with my husband, holding on to his arm for balance. I was searching for paper plates and told him that I was okay to be alone while he went to another aisle. After he left, I got so dizzy

Moskal recalls, “I taught Anita exercises and instructed her to do them three times a day while she was lying in bed. What is so amazing is that I saw her four times over a three week period and her symptoms were completely resolved.” This miraculous outcome is not uncommon at the Parkwest Therapy Center. On average, the center treats more than 30 patients per week for vertigo symptoms. They are equipped with three vestibular certified therapists who treat vertigo and after receiving treatment, 95 percent of patients are completely relieved and do not have to schedule return visits. “I really enjoy working with this patient population because we see progress so quickly. As a therapist, it is rewarding and exciting to see such a positive change in vertigo patients’ lives,” said Moskal. Even with therapy, Rickard had a small dizzy spell recently. Because of the knowledge she gained in therapy, she was able to prevent worsening of her condition by doing a few simple exercises. Rickard said, “I never want to

Anita Rickard is happy to be back at work after Vertigo robbed her of her abilities to complete almost all daily living tasks. that I could not tell the difference between paper plates and cups. I broke down in tears in the store, I knew I couldn’t live like that anymore.” She was referred to an ear, nose, and throat physician who scheduled her first visit at the Parkwest Therapy Center. There, she met physical therapist Suzanne Moskal. “When Anita first came to see me, she was totally dependent on others to get through the day. She had to walk into the therapy center on her husband’s arm. Her chronic condition was affecting all

activities of her daily living,” she stated. Moskal took a different approach than that used in Rickard’s previous therapy, and taught her vertigo habituation exercises which include specific, repetitive head and body movements. These exercises work to stimulate the vestibular nerve which contributes to dizziness. Rickard also learned eye exercises to strengthen the connection between her eye and inner ear, as well as balance deficits, which are exercises that prevent the risk of falls.

feel that way again, when I was at my worst, and because of what I have learned and experienced from therapy I am confident that I won’t. Suzanne let me know I could always call her if I needed anything but more importantly, she taught me exercises that left me well equipped to handle and prevent future episodes.” Rickard is still over-the-moon about her recovery. She is determined to share her journey with others, stating, “People need to know that they do not have to live in misery, they need to know why they are dizzy and what they can do to stop the dizziness. My life was taken away from me but I can’t explain how much better I feel.” When asked about her life change, Rickard stated, “Before, I would be in the bed all day, but now I have my life back. After this interview I am going to shop till I drop.” Those words had a much different meaning at the grocery store two months ago, but with the help of Parkwest Therapy Center Rickard stopped the spinning and reclaimed her life.

Parkwest Therapy Center welcomes vestibular therapy expert Whitney Sharp Whitney Sharp, a physical therapist with 29 years of experience, recently joined the Parkwest Therapy Center team. Sharp received her Vestibular Certification from the American Physical Therapy Association and Emory University in 2007 and has since then worked extensively in vestibular rehab therapies. Sharp also has expertise in neurologic rehabilitation, wound care, and amputee rehabilitation. To schedule an appointment with Whitney, or another vestibular certified therapist, contact the Parkwest Therapy Center Whitney Sharp at 865-531-5710.

What is vertigo? Vertigo is a type of dizziness that creates a sensation of rotation or movement of one’s self or surroundings. Vertigo is a common side effect of many vestibular disorders. The vestibular system as a whole controls parts of the brain and inner ear cavity, affecting eye movement and equilibrium. Symptoms of a vestibular, or inner ear disorder can include: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Vertigo Dizziness Spinning Wooziness Imbalance/Off-balance Tilting environment Nausea Falling Motion sickness Decreased ability to concentrate Fatigue

Common vestibular disorders include: Meniere’s Disease is a disorder of the inner ear causing vertigo, tinnitus, a feeling of pressure in the ear and fluctuating hearing loss. Vestibular rehabilitation is not an effective treatment for Meniere’s but it is treatable with medication, dietary regulation or surgery. Labrinthitis and Neoronitis are inflammations of the inner ear or the nerve that connects the inner ear to the brain. These inflammations are caused by a bacterial or viral infection. If the vestibular system is affected as a result of these inflammations, vertigo, as well as visual and balance problems can occur. Labrinthitis and Neoronitis can affect one, or both ears. It is important

to seek medical treatment for these conditions because their side effects can be treated and eliminated with vestibular therapy. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Nystagmus (BPPN) is often caused by head trauma or aging. BPPN occurs due to a shift or misplacement of calcium crystals that are housed in the inner ear. BPPN is treatable with vestibular therapy, which uses exercises to realign calcium crystals, correcting balance and dizziness issues. Vestibular rehabilitation at Parkwest Therapy Center uses an exercise-based approach aimed at eliminating or minimizing imbalance and dizziness associated with vestibular disorders that are treatable with therapy.

The therapeutic program may include: ■ Balance activities ■ Eye movement exercises ■ Habituation exercises for vertigo

The exercise program is individually designed for each patient, carried out by specially trained physical therapists and has a 95 percent success rate. The goal

No matter your diagnosis, Parkwest Therapy Center can create a plan just for you. • Aquatic Therapy • Neurological Rehab • Physical Therapy • Spinal Rehab • Vestibular Rehab

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• Hand Rehab • Occupational Therapy • Speech Therapy • Sports Medicine

of treatment is to eliminate the symptoms and/or help a person compensate for a loss or imbalance within the vestibular system. A doctor’s referral is necessary before treatment can be initiated. For more information, or to schedule an appointment call Parkwest Therapy Center at 865-531-5710.

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