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Wilson Fine Gardens opens Greg Wilson has just opened an addition to his landscaping business: Wilson Fine Gardens. The retail space in Bearden opened in March with lots of plants, unique planters and gardening supplies.

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A dark side to Knoxville biking As a community, we spend a lot of time talking about the benefits of bicycling. It’s good for the environment. It’s good for our bodies. It’s pure joy for those of us who love cycling. But there’s a dark side to bicycling in Knoxville.

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Someone’s right, someone’s wrong Texas paid $1.75 million to get rid of basketball coach Rick Barnes. Tennessee snapped him up before the ink on the check was dry. We’ll find out later to what degree Barnes is re-energized. That will eventually determine which athletic director was correct ... Steve Patterson or Dave Hart.

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The isolation of Alzheimer’s When entertainer Phil Campbell’s mom, Mary, widow of comedian Archie Campbell, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease over 10 years ago, Campbell had no misgivings about the role he should play. It was a new challenge, but he felt qualified – at the time. Phil opens up to reporter Cindy Taylor about the isolation he felt. Story on page A-3 in Powell edition.

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Commissioners seek solution to dangerous crosswalk

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There’s no doubt that Bearden Middle School students need help crossing four-lane Middlebrook Pike. The question is whether they would be best served by a bridge or a HAWK. Knox County Commissioner Jeff Ownby is in favor of the HAWK (High-intensity Activated crossWalK). A HAWK is a standalone system that stops traffic when activated by a pedestrian. Red and yellow lights, attached to a mast arm over the road, are dark until triggered by a push button. The button prompts a flashing yellow light, followed by a solid yellow, followed by a solid red, during which pedestrians cross. After an interval, the red light begins to flash, and drivers can proceed with caution. Knox County commissioners Jeff Ownby and Randy The majority of Bearden MidSmith study maps created by Knoxville Regional TPO dle School students who cursenior planner Ellen Zavisca, center. Photo by Wendy Smith rently cross Middlebrook come from the east side of West Hills, so they use a crosswalk at MiddleOwnby was alerted to the un- tion. A child was almost hit by a brook and West Hills Road, rather said last week at a public meeting than Middlebrook and Vanosdale to discuss the problem. Commis- safe crossing by members of the car at the crosswalk earlier this Road, which has a signal, Ownby sioner Randy Smith also attended. West Hills Community AssociaTo page A-3

Bike summit puts safety in spotlight By Betsy Pickle Outdoor KnoxFest is drawing a crowd before it even starts. The fest takes place FridaySunday, April 24-26. But don’t be surprised if you see groups of bicyclists gathering in downtown Knoxville as early as Wednesday, April 22. That’s when the Tennessee Bike Summit, hosted by Bike Walk Knoxville, begins. “We picked the dates of the summit so that we could carry over to the festival,” says Caroline Cooley, president of Bike Walk Knoxville. The summit gets rolling with a 5:30-7 p.m. ride around Knoxville, starting at the Sunsphere and sponsored by Smoky Mountain Wheelmen. A welcome party follows at Scruffy City Hall. The business end starts at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, April 23, at the Knoxville Convention Center, with sessions on infrastructure and

policy, advocacy and education, and recreation and development. Local, national and international panelists will lead the sessions. The summit is geared toward “cycling and sustainabletransportation advocates, traffic engineers, planners, public health officials, landscape architects, researchers, cycling retailers and elected officials,” according to www.tnbikesummit.org. Cooley is happy to have the heavy hitters, but she says the summit will benefit anyone who feels a passion for making streets safer for bicyclists and pedestrians. “Advocates are just ordinary people,” she says. “We’re all volunteers. We’re all just interested citizens. The summit would be an excellent place to start for someone who’s interested in how to get involved.” Cooley is a lifelong cyclist and an advocate since 2001, when

she helped form the Bicycle Advisory Committee, which advises the Transportation Planning Organization. Bike Walk Knoxville was created in 2012 as the local chapter of Bike Walk Tennessee, which started in 2009. Previous summits have been held in Chattanooga, Memphis and Nashville. Also a member of the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club, Cooley says mountain bikers want “good mountain bike trails, but we also want good on-the-road facilities as well as greenways.” Knoxville is gaining a reputation as a bicycle-friendly town, especially since City Council passed a Complete Streets ordinance last October. The summit will offer examples of what other cities are doing as well as new designs in bicycle facilities. “Surveys and various studies have shown that there are a lot of people who would like to bike

more, but they’re concerned about their safety,” says Cooley. “We won’t get bicycling more mainstream if we don’t improve the actual infrastructure that makes it safe for people to bike.” The summit’s keynote speakers are Gil Penalosa, founder of 8-80 Cities and an international consultant on creating vibrant and healthy communities for all; and Martha Roskowski, director of the Green Lane Project and vice president of local innovation at PeopleForBikes. The summit will end Friday afternoon in time for attendees to join the AMBC-organized, opento-the-public Bike Scavenger Hunt Ride and Social, 5:30-9 p.m., starting and ending at the Public House, 212 W. Magnolia Ave. Registration is still open at www.tnbikesummit.org. Cost is $85 for both days of sessions and $45 for one day.

Cumberland Avenue Project worries property owners By Betty Bean Mayor Madeline Rogero is moving forward with a plan to drastically alter Cumberland Avenue, even as the project doubled in price and property owners raised objections. With a compliant City Council, Rogero flipped $10 million from a project to widen a portion of Washington Pike to the Cumberland Avenue project after nobody bid initially and the second bid came in at $25 million. The idea is to make “The Strip” more bike and pedestrian friendly by restricting curb cuts and cutting traffic from four lanes to two with a grassy median. How do the folks who earn a living on The Strip feel about this? Joe Burger and his family moved to Knoxville after he bought five McDonald’s restaurants from the Litton Cochran family in 2007, the same year that

lion tearing down and replacing the old McDonald’s at 1720 Cumberland Ave. after consulting with city officials. He was told that Cumberland would end up with three lanes – one eastbound, one westbound plus a turn lane. He figured he could survive. But after he reopened in October 2011, he learned that the project’s design had changed yet again. The turn lane would be a median, allowing left turns only at selected intersections. Project manager Anne Wallace said the first plan called for no curb McDonald’s owner Joe Burger and Cumberland Avenue Project man- cuts at all. “This was not well received and ager Anne Wallace at a meeting of was very expensive, since we’d be the Cumberland Avenue Merchants literally buying businesses, so we Association Photo by Betty Bean stepped back and decided on a the Cumberland Avenue redevel- median rather than a center turn opment project hit the drawing lane.” If he’d known how the plan board. In 2011, Burger spent $1.5 mil- would end up, Burger said he

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Southern Market celebrates Spring Fling Spring has been longawaited by Knoxvillians who felt the winter was long and harsh this year.

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and FedEx Kinkos, agrees with Chase and Burger. All three are concerned that left-turning traffic will overwhelm the short turn lanes at the side streets and create bottlenecks. “The stack-up lanes accommodate three-five car lengths, but if you have a big beer truck making a delivery, it would block the lane until it moves. It will be a nightmare in terms of traffic,” Monday said Joe Kirk, owner of Starbucks, said the city’s plan will damage taxpaying businesses. “I think it’s a sham,” he said. “Whoever came up with the idea doesn’t have any common sense and has never been in business. It’s the busiest street in Knoxville, so we’re going to reduce the traffic? It’s an insult to our intelligence.” City Council member Nick Pavlis, who represents the Cumberland Avenue Strip, said he understands the property owners’ concerns but says they should have spoken out earlier and louder. He said the aim of the plan is to make Cumberland Avenue “an extension of downtown. People will be coming there for a purpose, and at the end of the day, it will improve their business model, not be a burden.”

Commissioners year, he was told. Neighbors are concerned that crossing Middebrook will be even more difficult after a new Tennova hospital is built just west of the school. Increased traffic from a new manufacturing facility, Hicks Plastics, which will be located east of the school on Midpark Road, is also a concern. “Middebrook was just two lanes when the school was built,” Ownby said. “The crosswalk was just added a year and a half ago.” A security officer assists students as they cross the road for 20 minutes each

From page A-1 morning and afternoon. But that doesn’t help kids who stay late for school activities, he pointed out. Ellen Zavisca, senior transportation planner with the Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization (TPO), joined Ownby and commissioner Randy Smith as they discussed possible solutions. The average daily traffic count for Middlebrook Pike is approximately 21,000 vehicles, she said. Funding for an improved crosswalk could come from the federal Transportation Alternatives Program,

which provides grants for pedestrian and bicycle projects. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Multimodal Access Grant, a new state-funded program that supports projects that help transit users, pedestrians and bicyclists along state routes, is another possibility, she said. Additional funds could come from both the county and the city, since the school, which belongs to the county, is within city limits. A pedestrian bridge has been discussed, but it would be a costly solution. The Alcoa Greenway Pedestrian Bridge over Alcoa Highway cost $1.5 million when it

was completed in 2010. For the cost of a pedestrian bridge, 10 HAWK systems could be purchased, Ownby said. South-Doyle High, Cedar Bluff Elementary and Middle and Fulton High top the list of other schools that need safer crosswalks, he said. Ownby’s next step is to consult with TDOT on making a change, since Middlebrook is a state road. He emphasized that his work is citizendriven. It’s important for residents to bring problems to the attention of county commissioners, he said. “Our job is to listen and find solutions.”

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Somebody is right, somebody is wrong By now, you’ve heard it all – great record, class act, good recruiter, better person, home-run hire! Texas paid $1.75 million to get rid of basketball coach Rick Barnes. Tennessee snapped him up before the ink on the check was dry. We’ll find out later to what degree Barnes is reenergized. That will eventually determine which athletic director was correct, crusty and disgruntled Steve Patterson or alert, determined and sometimes crusty Dave Hart. Patterson, second year in his job, reviewed the past seven seasons and decided Barnes, age 60, had declined and no longer met Texas’ needs. Players were better than results. The team received NCAA tournament bids but didn’t stay

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long enough. The Longhorns were hurt by hype, ranked higher in November than March. Barnes finished in the AP top 25 once in those seven years. His Big 12 record in the other six seasons was 53-51. What happened in Austin was a classic case of what have you done for us lately. Best times were way back then. Now was perceived as stale. The fan base was taking a nap, but some cowboy conducted a poll. Many participants, still yawning, said ho-hum, nothing will ever

happen, but 75 percent did agree that Texas needed a new coach. The old one was not properly inspiring big donors to donate. Heaven help us, he may even have lost touch with some high school coaches. A mean-spirited insider leaked to the media a hypocritical ultimatum from Patterson: Dump assistants, make changes, maybe you could survive. Big news! All assistants offered to resign. Barnes said no thanks. Patterson said see ya later. Texas thus dismissed an honorable man believed to have faded. Does this sound football familiar? You may know that UT is planning a new arena and supposedly needs bubbling enthusiasm to raise $450 million.

Hart, a tanned 66 or 67 without one gray hair, understands 60. He is not spooked. Older coaches seldom dash out front with new ideas or make as many all-night recruiting trips, but with strategic help, they can become secondary CEOs and famous fronts for their sport, wear nice suits, speak crisply in TV commentary and shoot straight to the Hall of Fame. Hart responded immediately to the first hint of availability, as if Barnes were a gift directly from God. Here was a big-time winning coach with a clean reputation who would surely cover and maybe erase Dave’s most recent problems, the unfortunate selection and dismissal of Donnie Tyndall. Based on his own experience, Hart thinks Barnes

will be rejuvenated. Being wanted is inspirational. Six-year contract guarantees continuity. This is it for Rick, last stop. Hart believes he can do better than he has been doing. Paying Barnes $2.25 million plus incentives is OK. Spending $51,000 from Tennessee’s depleted treasury for the search group didn’t do much. Out-and-in timing was so snug, some believe Rick was hired before he was fired. Here are tidbits to help you decide what the Volunteers purchased: Barnes received the John R. Wooden “Legends of Coaching” honor in 2009. The award recognizes lifetime achievement by those who exemplify Wooden standards. Barnes received the U.S. Basketball Writers’ Good Guy Award in 2011. Defense has been Barnes’ coaching priority. Rebounding is usually strong.

Assistants have been highly regarded recruiters. There are 10 times more prized prospects in Texas than Tennessee. Texas once reached No. 1, with a 17-0 record in the middle of 2009-10. The season crumbled. Longhorns went 7-10 in the second half. Barnes’ only losing record, 16-18 in 2012-13, was punctuated by the post-season loss of five players with remaining eligibility. A year later, Rick was Big 12 coach of the year. Everybody who scored in 2013-14 returned for this season, and a five-star seven-footer was added. Hope went high. The Longhorns shot poorly. They were 169th in NCAA field-goal accuracy. Their record was 20-14. The conference record was 8-10. Rick Barnes couldn’t explain it. No need to now. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.

The things you can control Derrick Furlow wore No. 6 when he played football at UT. He played safety because “on defense you can hit people.” The Atlanta native was planning to attend the University of Georgia and had not thought about UT, but circumstances changed and he actually walked on at UT, asking for a chance to prove himself. “When I didn’t feel like it, I worked harder,” he told the newspaper club at Sarah Moore Greene. “When practice was over, I did extra.” In his sophomore year, Furlow got his scholarship. Furlow captivated the kids because he spoke from

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the heart. He’s a guy who didn’t like tests, who didn’t really like school. So he told his adviser to design a plan to get him out quickly. He didn’t take a single course that was not targeted to his graduation. Furlow graduated in three years with two years of football eligibility remaining. So he went for a

The Sarah Moore Greene newspaper club heard an inspirational talk by former UT football player Derrick Furlow. Pictured are Destiny Woods, Mirna Cardenas, Safari Bahati, Malaya Thomas, Furlow, Madison Thomas, Jada Byas, Stanley Greene, Eddys Garcia-Arias and Shantasha Glenn. Photo by Ruth White

master’s degree. He got it in two years, majoring in sport psychology. “You guys are here for a purpose,” he said. “You can always control your attitude; you can control your actions; you can control your approach to situations.

… You never know who’s watching.” His mom always said, “Birds of a feather flock together,” and “I never knew what that meant,” he said. Then at UT his coach told him, “Starters hang out with starters.” “That sounded a lot like what my mom had said,”

Furlow said. Now in business, he said you can predict a person’s income by averaging the income of his five best friends. Stanley Greene asked why he chose safety over running back (which he played in high school). Defensive players have more control, Furlow said. They

are the hunters, not the hunted. Safari Bahati asked what he does now. Furlow said he talks for a living and in his spare time he reads, watches sports and travels. “Do you get paid for that?” asked Safari. “Yes, I do. Never say talk is cheap,” quipped Furlow.

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Cyclists deserve same rights as drivers As a community, we spend a lot of time talking about the benefits of bicycling. It’s good for the environment. It’s good for our bodies. It’s pure joy for those of us who love cycling.

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But there’s a dark side to bicycling in Knoxville. Cyclists on the road are constantly threatened by distracted or resentful drivers, and they can’t always count on law enforcement to protect their rights. If you doubt it, ask Tim Rogers. He’s one of four owners of Cedar Bluff Cycles. During a group ride last week, a driver turned left in front of him into her Everett Road driveway. He was traveling over 30 miles per hour when he hit her hood, broke her windshield and landed in the grass on the opposite side of the car. Tim is lucky. He was wearing a helmet. He didn’t hit a nearby telephone pole. But he went home from the emergency room with a fractured vertebra, major contusions and glass cuts. Even though the accident happened in clear weather on a straight, flat stretch of road, the driver wasn’t cited by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Cedar Bluff Cycles co-

owner Gerry Harms took Tim home from the hospital. He was glad Tim didn’t re-injure a hip he fractured during another bike wreck eight weeks ago. “He had nine lives, but he has one less now,” Gerry says. Another co-owner, Bill Turner, came upon the accident seconds after it happened. Bill had been dropped by the group, and Tim left the other riders to wait for his friend at the top of a hill. Bill told Tim to return to the group, and he was making his way back when the accident happened. Bill estimates the visibility at the bottom of the hill was half a mile. The driver said she saw the group but didn’t see Tim. After check-

ing on Tim, Bill asked the officer if the driver had been cited, and he said no. When Bill asked why, the officer said it was at his discretion, and he thought it was an honest mistake. According to Tennessee Code Title 55, a bicycle is defined as a vehicle, and bicyclists are subject to the same rights and responsibilities as other drivers. Legally, this accident should have been handled as if one car pulled out in front of another. Two members of my family made “honest mistakes” while driving last year. One rear-ended another vehicle, and one turned left in front of another vehicle. Neither accident resulted in injury, and both of my family members were cited – as they

should’ve been. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office shared the accident report but wouldn’t allow an interview with the officer who wrote it. Bill says he is “totally baffled” that the driver wasn’t cited. “This has torn me up,” he says. “We have rights just as automobiles do.” Progressive cities welcome – and protect – those who use bicycles for transportation and recreation. Officers who don’t give cyclists the same rights as motorists reinforce the backwoods notion that bicycles belong only on greenways. We’re making strides in creating a better infrastructure for bicycles in East Tennessee. Changing minds may be a bigger challenge.

What about the teachers? It’s budget time again, and it’s been three years since James McIntyre introduced his bold plan to improve Knox County Schools, which he proposed to finance with 35 million new dollars that would require a 35-cent property tax increase. His announcement was accompanied by considerable fanfare and happy talk from the usual sources (the Chamber of Commerce, numerous progressive-minded community leaders, most media outlets), which was amplified by a bunch of TV commercials in heavy rotation. It all came to naught when a groundswell of protests from constituents opposing the tax increase drove county commissioners in the other direction. In the end, the commission coughed up an additional $7 million for the schools, which would have been considered generous in another year but seemed quite anemic in comparison to the

Betty Bean original request. One set of voices was curiously silent on the tax increase, which gave commissioners additional cover for voting against it. Where, they asked, were the teachers? McIntyre took teacher support for granted since there was money in it for them, too. This was a serious miscalculation, and one he has reprised every budget cycle since. When she was elected president of the Knox County Education Association, Sherry Morgan expected to be treated as every other KCEA president had been for the previous 28 years, i.e., be given unpaid leave by Knox County Schools so she could work full-time for the teachers association, which would pay her salary.

McIntyre refused to do that, and for months, Morgan continued teaching fulltime while fulfilling her duties as KCEA president. She was working 60-plus hours a week. She was so tired that she was falling asleep driving home, and her husband started driving her. McIntyre refused to meet with her. Morgan finally got her leave time approved after the Legislature mandated collaborative conferencing in 2011 and the teachers voted to be represented by KCEA. The following year, the Legislature wrote mandatory leave time for education association presidents into something that was dubbed “Sherry’s Law.” McIntyre’s big budget request came the following budget cycle. KCEA officers were summoned to his office about two hours before he presented his proposal at the State of the Schools address but had no input into the process – KCEA subsequently voted to remain

neutral, and few teachers were among the yellowshirted supporters who turned out to public meetings during the big push for the McIntyre plan. Last week at the April school board meeting, KCEA president-elect Lauren Hopson provided a déjà vu moment when she criticized McIntyre’s handling of this year’s budget problems – particularly the notion that there’s not enough money to pay teachers the promised APEX bonuses while making good on the long-stated goal of giving across-the-board raises. “We were in this position last year and it was the hope that rather than cutting anything already in place, teachers would demand money from county commission,” Hopson said. “That didn’t happen – maybe because I’m not the only teacher who resents being used as a pawn between the school board and county commission.”

Lance Campbell, who has been the city’s real estate manager for less than two years, is leaving the city within the week. Not clear why he is leaving so soon. But it is clear he has been in business with Doug Gordon, who is the city’s delinquent tax attorney in the city law department and is responsible for identifying tax-delinquent properties. Gordon and Campbell are the two members of Box Turtle Properties, which is a corporation formed Sept. 11, 2014. This corporation apparently buys and sells properties including one off Hiawassee Avenue sold on Jan. 6, 2015, to former state Sen. Stacey Campfield. It was valued at $100 but sold at $17,500. If they got $17,500 in the sale, the declared value of $100 seems in error or simply false. Perhaps it is missing two zeroes. Campbell will soon be free to devote full time to this corporation while Gordon must continue to juggle his city duties with his private interest. While the information being used is public record and available to all, it does raise eyebrows that people who work on these issues for the city are at the same time running a private operation to do similar work. The deeds were recorded during normal business hours with the Register of Deeds. The good news here is that Judy Walton, former state transportation right-of-way acquisition manager, now works for the city and is well qualified to replace Campbell. City Hall has been mum on the replacement and also did not announce the resignation as of the writing of this column. Preservation: Over a decade ago, voters amended the city charter to require an annual report on the status of historic preservation. The actual work on this is done by Kaye Graybeal of MPC. She followed Ann Bennett, who had worked on historic preservation zoning issues for years prior to her retirement. Graybeal is an able, knowledgeable staffer on MPC. She will present the 2014 report to MPC on

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April 16, and in turn it will go to City Council in one of the May meetings. Recent mayors have failed to take advantage of this requirement to highlight historic preservation. In fact, Mayor Rogero, while creating a fund for historic preservation projects, for which her administration can determine the winners, cut funding for Knox Heritage in last year’s city budget. While Becky Wade, who is a friend of preservation and able, heads the distribution of the $500,000 historic preservation fund, it is unclear how transparent the process of picking the winners will be. Rogero’s communications office failed to disclose as of this writing who by name serves on the evaluation committee with Wade to rank the applicants. It is not clear if the actual rankings will be disclosed. There should be full transparency here since public money is involved. MPC: Meanwhile, the search committee of six persons for the MPC director may have its final meeting this afternoon (behind closed doors) to make a recommendation to Mayors Burchett and Rogero. The two mayors must decide who it is and again it is unclear what happens if they cannot agree. It is down to three persons with two being University of Tennessee graduates. Lowe: Former Knox County trustee Mike Lowe reports this Saturday, April 11, to the county jail to serve his one-year sentence for stealing over $300,000 from county taxpayers. He will likely serve only seven months. Most observers expect him to become a trusty in a matter of weeks, if not days, which will give him special privileges. The county jail is operated by Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones and he determines what happens there. He has hired several political friends such as former county commissioners.

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Science Night at Rocky Hill Rocky Hill Elementary Students, parents and School was full of wonder faculty watched as Dr. Al during Science Night on Hazari, director of UnderMarch 27. graduate Laboratories at UT, conducted magical experiments. Folks from The Muse were also on hand to encourage creative scientific thinking, and parents were Sara Barrett invited to play side-by-side with their little scientists.

The Lenczynski family explores a zip line experiment during Science Night at Rocky Hill Elementary School. Pictured are triplets Megan, Abby and Will and (back) mom Laurie and dad Bill. Photos by N. Anderson

Will Siegling’s favorite activity of the night is hurling Legos into the air with a catapult he made himself from a spoon and a Popsicle stick.

Help Bearden High students by golfing If you enjoy golfing, or even if you just like to play miniature golf, this year’s Bearden Bulldog High School Foundation Golf Classic might be something to mark on your calendar. The spring tradition, now in its 13th year, helps fund scholarships and additional educational and enrichment opportunities for BHS students and staff. The tournament will be held Friday, April 24, at Willow Creek Golf Club. UT basketball coach Holly Warlick and UT basketball color analyst Bert Bertelkamp will host. To register, email your name, email address and contact number to carlagharris@aol.com or call Carla Harris at 300-4261.

Bearden High School a cappella group Off the Chain includes Sydney Weisberg, Morgan Brown, Alyse McCamish; (middle) Anne McCall, Brianne Drake, Brady Moldrup, Molly Yerger, Anna Smith, Sophie Alley, Teddy Peabody; (back) Curtis Kosier, Hancen Sale, Ethan Partelow, Christian Deel, Laura Seale, Tyler Sherrod, Allison Balsley and Dalton Kizer. Photo submitted

director Mary Sexton said the transition to contemporary a cappella is a very difficult adjustment for students at first, because it is a completely new style of singing. “But the students of High School A Cappella contemporary a cappella, i n s t r u m e n t a t i o n . love it and the musical Groups near Dayton, Ohio, a style of vocals-only Choreography also adds challenge it presents,” making it to the semi-finals. music without any flavor to the performance. she said. Each member Off the Chain performs other accompanying BHS teacher and choral auditions for a spot.

Bearden High’s Off the Chain Bearden High School’s a cappella group Off the Chain competed at the International Competition

This is the sixth year BHS has featured a mixed a cappella group, and Sexton said it has “totally rejuvenated teaching music.” The popularity of the group also inspired an allfemale a cappella group that Sexton started two years ago.

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COPE offers insight into poverty By Wendy Smith

Family No. 20, like any family living in poverty, faces enormous challenges every day. Marcus has a job but doesn’t have a high school diploma, and he is secretly illiterate. His wife, Margo, also has a minimumwage job but only works 30 hours per week. The couple have an 8-year-old daughter who is doing well in school in spite of the fact that she’s partially blind. This is the profile of a real family, and three local women had the opportunity to wrestle with their problems at the Cost of Poverty Experience (COPE), presented by Restoration House and Compassion Coalition. The quarterly event gives those who have never struggled with poverty the chance to walk in the shoes of those who do. Almost 50 participated in last week’s COPE, held at Fellowship Church. Most were affiliated with social service organizations or churches. One in six Knox County residents lives in poverty, said Jessica Bocangel of Compassion Coalition, and she asked participants to suspend their own reality while imagining themselves as one of those. Each attendee was assigned to a family, and each family profile contained a set of challenges. Some were illegal aliens, single parents or seniors. Most had difficulties like addictions, medical problems or criminal backgrounds. Each family was given the assignment of living through four weeks, each week being represented by 15 minutes. The goal was for each family to be safe, and in a better financial position, at the end of the month. On the surface, the assignment seemed complicated, but doable. Each family had access to 16 resources, like a minimumwage employer, a school, a “megamart” and a health clinic. But once the whistle sounded the beginning of the week, participants had to hustle to get children to school or day care before lining up to apply for a job or social services.

Easter isn’t over

That same hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven and their companions gathered together. They were saying, “The Lord has risen indeed, and he has appeared to Simon!” Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he had been known to them in the breaking of the bread. (Luke 24:33-35 NRSV)

Cynthia Russell of Knox Area Rescue Ministries, pretending to be an unemployed college student, bargains with Compassion Coalition executive director Grant Standefer, who played the role of a pawn-shop owner during the Cost of Poverty Experience.

Transportation proved to be a major obstacle, which reflects a reality for those in poverty. Carolyn Hanson of Compassion Coalition played the role of the hardnosed employer, and each employee had to show proof of car ownership, a bus pass or a “walking” pass – earned by waiting until a timer ran out – in order to clock in. Those with no transportation had their pay docked or were fired. Distracted by the task of getting to work, or the doctor, some participants forgot to buy food or pay rent. One forgot a baby at the daycare center. One week, families had to contend with the real-life challenge of children home for spring break. Ben Johnson, a Compassion Coalition board member, landed in mock jail when a stolen car stereo was found at his apartment. The event gave him a taste of the routine of those who are struggling financially, he said. “It’s a feeling of helplessness, of trying to put your best foot forward and sliding in the mud.” Nancy Keeton was assigned the role of the child in family No. 20. She is training to volunteer as an ally at Restoration House, and she thinks the event will help her understand the

Ben Johnson watches a timer that represents the time it would take to walk to work during the Cost of Poverty Experience. Central Baptist Church of Bearden minister of missions and pastoral care Mark Moreland looks on. Photos by Wendy Smith difficulties faced by single mothers. “It will help to be able to think like they do, to realize how hard it is to survive.” The next COPE is scheduled for July 30. The event can also be conducted for individual churches, nonprofits and other organizations. Info: therestorationhouse. net or 200-5406.

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learned that there is such a thing as Ordinary Time. So I began to pay attention to those post-Easter appearances of Jesus. They must have been startling, to say the least, if not downright disconcerting. Peter was not having any of it. He didn’t believe the women (who would believe a woman ‘s story in those days, anyway?), and so he had to go to the tomb to see for himself! What he discovered there was a rolled-away stone and an empty tomb, where the grave clothes were folded neatly (Mary did a fine job raising that boy Jesus!), and there was no sign of a dead body. Jesus was alive!

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Tour a wonderland of stained glass at Fountain City studios By Anne Hart As fantastical as it may sound, if Alice fell down the rabbit hole in North Knoxville, she likely wouldn’t be surprised if she found herself at Fountain City Stained Glass when she landed. For there, much to her delight, she would discover a delightful rabbit warren of sorts, nestled at the bottom of a huge three-story building, and filled with a wonderland of glass of every imaginable shape, size, color and pattern, much of it defying description but all of it filled with light and enchantment sufficient to fire the imagination of Lewis Carroll’s fictional traveler. There’s probably even material for Alice’s magical looking glass gently tucked away somewhere in a cubby hole at the shop. The place is a virtual and literal laboratory, glass museum and design studio where partners Gracie Jones and Katie Jones practice their art and teach it to others in a series of classes. The two learned how to create stained glass and mosaic art from the late Vicki Jarmon, who opened the business more than 10 years ago. Jarmon made the gorgeous Tiffanystyle lamp proudly displayed on a high shelf at the shop, safely out of the reach of any boisterous children who might pass through when guided tours of the Fountain City Stained Glass studios are offered to the public as part of Dogwood Arts DeTour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Friday and Saturday. Right now, Gracie and Katie – who say they aren’t related (Jones is the married name of each) but laughingly finish each other’s sentences – are hard at work on a series of large leaded glass windows that will grace the new Kappa Delta Sorority chapter house at the University of Tennessee. Nearing completion, the windows are laid out on large tables in the studio’s

workroom, each piece of etched glass numbered and carefully positioned in its own spot on a paper pattern before being soldered permanently in place. The custom windows are just one of a number of projects underway at the studio. An impressive piece just finished is a large, colorful stained glass rendering of a drawing of a guitar whimsically decorated with hearts and other images, the work of a very creative third-grader whose parents decided to memorialize their talented child’s artwork for posterity. Fountain City Stained Glass also has mosaic art and has on display an assortment of colorful vases made of tiny pieces of colorful glass in varying patterns. In one room, broken stained glass lamp shades and other stained glass items in various stages of repair or restoration are Gracie Jones with some of the art that hangs in the front window of Fountain City Stained Glass being readied for clients. Photo by Anne Hart In another is a retail area where the hobbyist or serious artist will find everything they need to create stained glass or mosaic art. Equipment, tools and countless types of glass are available. Those items are always in high demand as a result of the classes in stained glass and mosaics that are taught from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and in North Carolina. One John, nephew of Anjelica By Betsy Pickle 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m. on Eastwood. Huston. is in the present and has and Danny; and Oona Saturdays. Britt Robertson as a young Chaplin, granddaughter of Chaplin. The retail aspect of Fountain City Glass Three of the four young woman about to leave col- Charlie, daughter of Geralis always especially busy around holidays actors starring in Friday’s lege and go to New York to dine) and their struggles. as shoppers drop in to buy the ever-popuTying them together only wide release come work in an art gallery when lar sun catchers and brightly colored winwith decades of film histo- she meets a handsome bull is Alan Alda, who plays dow panels. ry on their shoulders. The rider (Scott Eastwood, son the 91-year-old version Fountain City Stained Glass is at 1328 fourth, Robertson – well, of Clint) who’s trying to of Huston’s character. He Buchanan Ave., just off Broadway a couple she was great as Angie in make a comeback after a gives the modern-day of blocks toward downtown from I-640. couple insight into what it the first season of CBS’s life-threatening injury. Go there prepared to stay a while. The other takes place means to be in a relation“Under the Dome.” There’s a lot to see and learn. And of “The Longest Ride,” during the World War II ship. course, there are always those classes to George Tillman Jr. based on a novel by Nicho- era and features a young further tempt you. las Sparks, shifts between Jewish couple (Jack Hus- (“Soul Food”) directed. Info: 688-3333. two love stories, both set ton, grandson of director

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BEARDEN Shopper news • APRIL 8, 2015 • A-9 Popular local roots musician Sarah Pirkle can’t wait for the Rhythm N’ Blooms Festival.

The best fest yet

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The Rhythm N’ Blooms Music Festival, slated for this weekend in downtown Knoxville, grows more auspicious every year. Coming as it does on the heels of the Big Ears Festival – a nationally recognized event – Rhythm N’ Blooms seems like a warmer, fuzzier, down-home counterpart to the gathering of the big guns. But this year’s festival is more varied and prestigious than you might expect. Now in its fifth year, the Rhythm N’ Blooms Festival boasts an eclectic lineup. There’s everything from “high-energy gypsy punk grass” (Strung Like a Horse) to The Appalachian Hippie Poet (“his words are born from mountain, bottle and heart”) to one of Esquire magazine’s 2014 “15 Bands to Watch,” Daniel Ellsworth & the Great Lakes. Popular Knoxville mainstays Drive-By Truckers and the Dirty Guv’nahs will appear, along with many, many other unique and worthy acts. Sarah Pirkle and Jeff Barbra have been involved with Rhythm N’ Blooms for several years and fondly remember its early days. “I’m really looking forward to playing a set with the Naughty Knots at Boyd’s Jig & Reel on Friday night,” says local singer/songwriter/fiddler and radio host Pirkle. She and husband

■ “The Magic Flute” presented by the UT Opera Theatre at the Bijou Theatre. Performances: 8 p.m. Friday; 2:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com, www. knoxbijou.com. ■ Vintage Baseball at Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Celebration of Vintage Baseball reception, 7-9 p.m. Friday. Doubleheader begins noon Saturday. No charge for the games; hotdogs, popcorn, beverages and more available for purchase.

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Knoxville favorites Jeff Barbra and Sarah Pirkle will be heading up the Rhythm N’ Blooms Festival’s Gospel Hour on Sunday, April 12. Photos submitted

Barbra will be hosting the festival’s Gospel Hour on Sunday, which she says will be “a treat for me. Then I’m hanging out the rest of the day enjoying the music. I’m really stoked to see JD McPherson!” Now let’s talk about the headliners. The Decemberists’ first album, “Castaways and Cutouts,” was released in 2002. In the realm of indie folk rock, these guys stood alone right out of the gate. For one thing, they’re absolutely incredible musicians, every last one of them, but that virtuosity is used in service of the whole. The Decemberists’ musical

visions are large and sweeping, but there’s not a grandstander among them. Singer-songwriter Colin Meloy’s distinctive, reson a n t voice lends itself perfectly to his melodies. Like James Mercer of the Shins, Meloy has a huge talent for songwriting, and one can’t imagine anyone else singing his compositions. He’s backed by acoustic instruments such as bass viol, guitar and violin, but extra special to the mix is Jenny Conlee, whose understated skill on the organ, piano and accordion adds much to the carefully considered musical arrangements.

They played to a packed Tennessee Theatre in April 2007, and now they’re back in Knoxville, appearing on Sunday, April 12, as part of a national tour promoting their new album, “What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World.” Everything about the Decemberists, from their songwriting and performing down to their album art and accompanying merchandise, seems beautifully handmade. Don’t miss them. So if you’re in the mood to mingle with a lot of happy music lovers, check out the website at rhythmnbloomsfest.com where you’ll find a full lineup and other details. You can even earn free tickets and other rewards. See you there! Send story suggestions to news@shoppernewsnow.com.

Midlife-crisis comedy with a twist records, and generally seem spontaneous in every way. By Betsy Pickle You’ve seen “the grass is always greener …” movies, but Josh falls hard for them, especially with Jamie constantly seeking his advice and help. Cornelia is a bit more skeptiyou’ve never seen one like “While We’re Young.” A comedy with a kitchen sink that includes a couple’s cal, but she gets pulled into the energy of the couple as well. Jamie’s charisma is undeniable, but there’s something midlife crisis, shades of “Single White Female” and “Six off about it. Josh, who has embraced Jamie’s free Degrees of Separation” – and the buzzword of the spirit, begins to suspect that he’s made a misdecade, “connectivity” – “While We’re Young” take in his new friend. beats any semblance of preciousness out of The midlife crisis depicted in “While writer-director Noah Baumbach’s insideWe’re Young” captures a slice of reality New York mannerisms. in a way few films have done before. It’s Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts play funny, yet introspective and sympaJosh and Cornelia, a Manhattan couple thetic. It reveals the amazing concept living in a Grand Canyon of a rut. Josh that there is middle ground between is a documentary filmmaker who has feeling dead inside and trying to bebeen working on his “latest” film for come someone you’re not. eight years; he also lectures about docAs for the more external, structured umentary filmmaking in an extendedplot – it’s a comedic quicksand that feels learning program. Cornelia works as a like Hitchcock Light. Stiller is perfect as producer for her father, Leslie Breitbart things go south in a major way, and (Charles Grodin), a highly esteemed Driver is astonishing as his Phillip documentarian. Vandamm (think “North by NorthJosh keeps looking for “the truth” Josh (Ben Stiller) and Cornelia west”). in his ever-lengthening film, which is (Naomi Watts) review some of their Baumbach’s hilarious observations about war, er, poverty, er, America. life choices in “While We’re Young.” give more screen time to the male Cornelia feels guilty about living in leads, but Watts and Seyfried balance her father’s shadow. They both wonder them with honest performances that have a real weight. if they should have tried harder to have a child. Their stale, tech-device-dominated lives are disrupted Grodin is a delight, playing off his crotchety persona with when they meet Jamie (Adam Driver) and Darby (Amanda an extra serving of likability. The cast includes two legendary music figures in unexSeyfried), a young couple whose existence is everything pected roles. Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary fame plays Josh and Cornelia’s is not. Jamie, an aspiring documentarian himself, goes gaga the expert in Josh’s film, and Adam Horovitz of the Beastie over Josh, spreading lavish praise on his acclaimed first Boys plays Josh’s erstwhile best friend, a new father. “While We’re Young” shows Baumbach (“The Squid and documentary, which was barely seen. Darby makes artisan the Whale”) at his sharpest. It’s a message film that hides ice cream in unusual flavors. Jamie and Darby roller-blade through the streets, es- behind a nearly solid wall of comedy. Rated R for language. chew modern technology in favor of VHS tapes and vinyl

■ Rhythm N’ Blooms music festival, on stages set exclusively along downtown Knoxville’s historic Jackson Avenue. Features first-timers, chart-climbers and highly lauded acts from varied musical backgrounds. Tickets available now. Info/ tickets: www.rhythmnbloomsfest.com. ■ Spring Home Design and Remodeling Show, Knoxville Convention Center, 701 Henley St. ■ “SHREK: The Musical, Jr,” Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Performances: 7 p.m. Friday; 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Info/tickets: knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com; 208-3677.

FRIDAY ■ Alive After Five concert: The Streamliners Swing Orchestra, 6-8:30 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Tickets: $15; $10 for members/students. Info: 934-2039. ■ Exmag and M!NT will perform, 9 p.m., The Concourse, 940 Blackstock Ave. Presented by Midnight Voyage Productions and WUTK 90.3 The Rock. Tickets: $10 advance; $15 day of show. Info: internationalknox.com. ■ Haywood County Ramblers concert, Holly’s Corner, 842 N. Central St. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $10. Info/tickets: m.bpt.me/event/1409964. ■ Hot Club of San Francisco: Cinema Vivant, 8 p.m., Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. Info/tickets: www. knoxvilletickets.com, www.claytonartscenter.com, 981-8591. ■ Kukuly and the Gypsy Fuegos perform, Fountain City Casual Pint, 4842 Harvest Mill Way. Swing jazz trio. ■ Stars on Stage Dinner Concert fundraising event, 8 p.m., Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Tickets: $400. Info/tickets: Tennessee Theatre box office: 684-1200.

SATURDAY ■ Bracket Challenge and Hip-Hop for Hunger 2015, 7:30 p.m., The Concourse, 940 Blackstock Ave. Featuring Plunderphonics, Good Guy Collective, The Exception, The Young Gunz and Bobby Fuego. Tickets: $5 requested donation at the door. ■ Cashore Marionettes, Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall, Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. “Simple Gifts,” 2 p.m.; “Life in Motion,” 8 p.m. Info/ tickets: www.knoxvilletickets.com, www.claytonartscenter. com, 981-8591. ■ Color Me Rad 5K, 9 a.m., Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum. Participants of all ages are welcome to run or walk. A portion of the proceeds will benefit East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Info/to register: colormerad.com. ■ Esau’s Vendor Market, Jacob Building, Chilhowee Park, 3301 E. Magnolia Ave. Local antiques/crafts show. ■ Jazzspirations LIVE: Knoxville’s Smooth Jazz Concert Series, 7-9 p.m., Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park, 525 Henley St. Info/ tickets: jazzspirationslive.com. ■ Magical Make Believe, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Knoxville Zoo, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive. Centered on popular storybook characters Peter Cottontail and Clifford. Storytime, a bubble artist, magician and make-believe games. Children 12 and younger who come dressed as their favorite make-believe or storybook character will receive free admission. Info: knoxville-zoo.org. ■ Marble Springs Storytelling, 2-4 p.m., Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 W. Gov. John Sevier Highway. Fundraiser for Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association. Bring chairs. Under the pavilion. Info: 573-5508; marblesprings@gmail. com; www.marblesprings.net. ■ “Music of Queen” performed by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra featuring guest conductor Brent Havens and vocalist Brody Dolyniuk, 8 p.m., Civic Auditorium, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave. Info/tickets: Box Office, 215-8999; KnoxvilleTickets.com, 656-4444, 877-995-9961. ■ Valor Fights 22 Pro/Am MMA, 6 p.m., The International, 940 Blackstock Ave. Tickets: $35 general admission. Info: internationalknox.com.

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business Rotary gifts books to Beaumont By Bonny C. Millard A recent grant award by the Rotary Club of Knoxville will help Beaumont Magnet Academy purchase almost 700 new books, school librarian Molly Moore said. Moore, who’s been at the school for about three years, recently spoke to the club and said this gift will help update the school’s library. In addition to this, Beaumont is already this year’s weekly recipient of a donated book signed by meeting speakers. “This is going to get kids excited about reading,” Moore said of the addition of new books. Currently, many of the school library’s books are out-of-date, particularly in areas such as scientific information. “Our library books are old,” she said. “Their average shelf age is 20 years. There are lots of books that are older than me on my shelves. I try to pull them as I find them.” Moore said she has an annual budget of $3,200 to purchase new books. The Rotary grant includes $5,000 from the local club and $5,000 in district matching funds. Beaumont is a unique school in that it offers fine arts and honors programs and is a museum school as well, she said. The school is a Title 1 school, with 75 percent of its students eco-

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nomically disadvantaged. Even though it offers specialized programming, the school is in a literacy crisis with many of the students below reading level. Moore said 85 percent of fifth-graders are below proficiency levels. “We know we’re in a crisis at Beaumont,” she said. “We’re doing everything that we can. Our administrators this year have totally changed everything around. Every teacher in the building has a small reading group … . We’re doing radical things at Beaumont to try to get our kids up to level.”

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Bubba makes ‘scallywag’ business By Betty Bean Most of Bubba’s Barrels’ customers are out of state, or international, even. But the destination of the shiny steel barrel sitting in Bubba’s front parking lot last Tuesday was Crafty Bastard Brewery, opening this spring three miles south of Bubba’s in Emory Place. The transaction is an example of the community that Carl Clements wanted to join when he settled on Knoxville as his adopted hometown six years ago. “We’ve gotten an amazing amount of support from local business owners,” said Clements, a burly, bearded, overall-wearing guy whose business has gone from zero to more than $1 million in annual revenue in four years. (We’ll resist the urge to say he’s “barrel-chested” because it’s too easy.) The 46-year-old Texan traveled the world after graduating from Texas A&M: two years in Africa with the Peace Corps, most of another year traveling around the continent, multiple road trips across the U.S. and considerable business traveling on his previous job selling durable medical equipment. “I made the good money, had the good life – selling the parts that make cell phones work. I still do that so I won’t have to draw a salary out of this business,” he said. So how did he decide on Knoxville? “I went to North Carolina a lot and had a good Peace Corps friend in Knoxville. One day I looked at my phone and saw more 865

numbers than anywhere else. Knoxville’s a good place to live, a scallywag town. Most of the people who lived here sided with the North in the Civil War. “I don’t want to live in Dallas-Fort Worth, but I love living in the South without having to live in Birmingham to do it. “We’re geographically in the South, and it’s a middleclass town with lots more amenities than we deserve for our size. I really like Knoxville, except for historic districts that think we need to be wealthy to live in them.” So he found a house in North Hills and made quick connections in the music scene. Two years later, he started the barrel business in his basement. “I bought some used barrels. Then I bought three more. Then I bought 40 more,” he said. “Then somebody calls and asks, ‘Can you put a drain in that?’ “‘Sure,’ I say. But I had no idea …” He remembers sitting on his back porch drinking beer with his friend Dan Lipe, who subsequently designed the Bubba’s Barrels website. “I told him if I could sell $40,000 a year, gross, that’d be great. That would mean I’d make about $10,000. We’ve doubled in size every year since then. Last year, we did $1 million. This year, I expect to do $1.4 million. When I became a viable business, I started paying him. That’s how it works.” After a while, he rented a space on Pembroke in the shadow of Sharp’s Ridge.

Carl Clements Photo by Ruth White

When business picked up, he built an outbuilding in the backyard. Grinding barrels is a noisy undertaking, and it’s good to be in an out-of-the-way spot that’s conveniently close to Broadway. In a few weeks, he and his four full-time employees, plus his feisty Jack Russell terrier Brandy, will move a couple of blocks north to a 13,000-square-foot warehouse on Buchanan Street (compared to 3,000 square

feet of covered space in their present location), where they will stock an inventory of accessory parts and turn out even more stainlesssteel drums, barrels, brew kettles, smokers, boilers and conical fermenters. Clements, who says he’s known as “an employer of wayward musicians around town,” is flexible about employees’ schedules. “As an employer, I’ve really tried to make this a place that doesn’t suck.”

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I recently toured the main facility for Knoxville’s FISH Hospitality Pantries. I caught up with Jeff G e n c a y while he and other volunteers were getKathy Cannon busy ting ready for a distribution day. The entire place was a beehive of activity, and I was immediately impressed with the camaraderie among folks there. FISH originally started as a food delivery system, with families in need calling a hotline. In 1986, when there were not enough volunteers to answer the phone, Jim Wright decided to invite those who had transportation or lived within walking distance to pick up their food at an East Knoxville church basement. Wright’s goal to have pantries located closer to neighborhoods where many low-income families lived soon became a reality. Wright opened additional neighborhood pantries on Western Avenue and in South Knoxville. In 2007, a main distribution center was established at 122 W. Scott Ave. just off of North Central. The large warehouse with its huge walk-in cooler and freezer stand as testament to Wright’s vision. Within three months after opening and with a lot of help from donors, FISH was able to completely pay off the new building. There are currently four distribution locations. Many Knoxville families would go hungry if it weren’t for FISH. In 2007,

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FISH distributed food worth $410,000. Last year, $2.9 million of free food was distributed. Donations come from various food distributors and churches, but Wright credits the more than 300 volunteers with the pantry’s success. Over 100 of these volunteers first came to FISH because they were in need of food at one time. “FISH is all about showing respect. Our goal is for no one in Knoxville to go hungry,” says Wright. Wright worked diligently to make sure FISH volunteers understood the importance of treating everyone equally. People are not asked questions about income and spending habits. Everyone is treated with dignity. Kathy Cannon has been a volunteer for seven years. In 2008, when she lost her job, Cannon soon found herself with no income. When she arrived at FISH, she needed food. Cannon was grateful to be treated with dignity and respect. “This place has changed my life. ‘Love thy neighbor as thyself’ truly came alive for me,” says Cannon. “I just knew it was a place God wanted me to be. I love this place.” Cannon is now in a leadership program with a group giving women a voice in the community. Info: fishpantry.org or 523-7900.

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Wilson Fine Gardens puts down roots in Bearden By Sara Barrett

Andy McCall, Haynes Smith, Fran Smith, Kay Watson Helton, James Sutton and Larry Sheumaker proudly show the purple ribbons they tied around their fingers as reminders of the Knoxville WALK for Alzheimer’s coming up on April 18. Photo by Charles Garvey

Purple ribbons a reminder of By Anne Hart Kay Watson Helton, director of development for Alzheimer’s Tennessee, says there’s a good reason we have all heard the old saw that tying a string around our finger will keep us from forgetting something important. It’s no old wives’ tale. It’s actually based in scientific fact. Helton told members of the Rotary Club of Bearden that a nerve in the index finger “aggravates the hippocampus, the part of the brain linked to memory.” That string, or ribbon, around the finger actually works. The purple ribbons they tie around their fingers and the color purple itself are particularly significant to supporters of Alzheimer’s Tennessee. In fact, the color purple has become so iconic to the organization that even its headquarters building on Kingston Pike across from Buddy’s Bearden Banquet Hall is purple. The ribbons are worn as

reminders of the Alzheimer’s 25th annual WALK to raise awareness of the disease. That event will be Saturday, April 18, and will involve literally thousands of walkers and volunteers who have been working on this year’s project since last year’s ended. The event will be at UT Gardens starting with registration at 9 a.m. There will be music, games, food and entertainment for children and their pets. Opening ceremonies will be at 10 a.m. and will feature door prizes, races and contests. The ribbon cutting for the WALK will be at 11 a.m. In the event of rain, “party and pets will move indoors.” Helton said that when her organization was formed in 1983, “not many people knew about Alzheimer’s, but they do now.” An estimated 120,000 Tennesseans are afflicted with the disease. Each individual is attended to by about four people who are also deeply affected by the disease. The local office

receives about 300 calls a day from those seeking help for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Helton said that of the many programs and wide range of support offered by her organization, among the most critical is educating law enforcement and first responders about the disease so that they are aware a person who appears drunk, drugged or disoriented may actually be suffering from dementia. Info: 544-6288 or alzTennessee.org.

Greg Wilson has just opened a new addition to his landscaping business: Wilson Fine Gardens LLC. Earning customers in the Knoxville area since 2004, Wilson opened a new retail space last month with lots of plants, unique planters and gardening supplies. The store, complete with an outdoor space with a wide selection of trees and shrubs, is located at 5805 Walden Drive just off Northshore in Bearden. “I’m not trying to landscape every yard in Knoxville, because I want each one to be special,” said Wilson. He operates his retail space with the same approach. Unique handmade terracotta pottery by Campo De Fiori is available, covered in dormant moss that becomes active once it is watered. Also on hand is a selection of Dewit gardening tools from Holland. Made with ash wood handles and high-quality Boron steel, they would make great gifts for friends – or a treat for yourself. Wilson said he loves being outside, but the retail space will allow his clients to shop inside, protected from the summer heat. Store hours are 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday. Info: wilsonfinegar- Wilson Fine Gardens owner Greg Wilson in his new redens.com or 603-4002. tail space in Bearden Photo by S. Barrett

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Knoxville firefighter finds fix to extinguish knee issues Ever since middle school, Shawn Langley wanted to be a firefighter. At 46, he has battled blazes with various units, including the City of Knoxville Fire Department, for a total of 23 years. “It’s just helping people,” Langley said. “You never want somebody’s house to be on fire, but if it is, I want to be the first one there to help them.” These days, however, it’s other Knoxville firefighters who are helping Langley. He had his right knee replaced at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center on Feb. 3, and Langley’s coworkers have been there to help. “They’ve been there with my family through this,” Langley said. “Somebody takes me to physical therapy or meets me there. Firefighters have a special bond that people just don’t realize. The brotherhood is unbelievable; it’s a second family.” Langley’s right knee was injured 10 years ago in an apartment house fire off Lonas Road. “I had a three-story brick wall collapse on me. I don’t remember a whole lot of it,” he said. “I have been battling this (knee injury) since then. I’ve had five other knee surgeries, just trying to prolong the replacement.” Langley said he might have had the replacement surgery earlier, except that his wife, Lisa Ann, developed breast cancer in 2010. She died in 2011. “That played a lot into it,” he said. “I had planned on doing it before she got sick. But God had a different plan and direction for us.” Dr. Michael T. Casey, orthopedic surgeon at Fort Sanders Regional, has been Langley’s physician for several years and cleaned out the torn cartilage several times with arthroscopic procedures. Last fall, Langley decided to undergo a complete knee replacement. “It was just time,” said Langley. “With everything that has happened with my wife, I just realized you have to live for today. Dr.

A firefighter for 23 years, Shawn Langley came to Fort Sanders Regional to have knee replacement surgery in hopes of returning to the job he loves.

Knee doesn’t have to be a pain An estimated 10.4 million Americans visited their doctors because of common knee injuries in 2010, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. As the population of the United States gets older and increasingly is overweight, reports of knee pain are on the rise as well. But there’s a difference between normal knees, achy from overuse, and an injury to the knee that needs to be treated by a specialist. “Normal knee pain Michael Casey, MD occurs if you’ve been cleaning out the garage or working in the yard after you haven’t done anything for months,” said Dr. Michael T. Casey, an orthopedic surgeon with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. “If there’s a little achy soreness in the front part of the knee, that’s generally

OK,” he said. For an achy knee, Casey said the first step is to ice the joint and take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug like naproxen or ibuprofen. “Rest is good, but not too much of it,” he said. “A little bit of rest is one thing, but some activity is better. I’d rather people be moving, get the knee moving, doing some walking, ride a stationary bicycle, do some stretching. Moving the knee is better than doing nothing with it. “With ice, anti-inflammatories, and rest and gentle exercise, the pain will typically settle down on its own in a few days,” Casey said. Sometimes, knee damage will not get better on its own. “If there’s a specific event to the knee, such as you fell and twisted it, or hit it, that can be more serious,” said Casey. “Or if knee pain lingers on for several days to a week, and there’s swelling, or if there are mechanical symptoms like catching, grabbing or locking, and the knee just doesn’t feel right, those are important indicators that you need to see a

specialist,” said Casey. Even so, most knee pain is treated first without surgery. “Always try the conservative approach before the surgeries. Medicine and physical therapy is very important. We do all of that before we even get MRI scans,” said Casey. Knee surgeries include arthroscopic procedures to repair or remove damaged cartilage, or complete knee replacement procedures. “We’re doing knee replacements in patients much younger than we used to because outcomes are so good,” said Casey. “In years past, we would never do a knee replacement before age 65. But today it’s not uncommon for people in their early 50s to have them. We’re seeing much better outcomes with people being able to return to active lifestyles.”

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Casey and I had been prolonging it, and we had a long talk, and it was just time. “He said I’m the one to make the decision. He told me all the pros and cons. Dr. Casey is tremendous. There’s not a better doctor than him. I did a lot of praying, and a lot of things just fell into place, and I realized it was just time. “Before I changed my mind, he fit me in,” Langley said with a laugh. He stayed at Fort Sanders for three days after his surgery. “My care at Fort Sanders was extraordinary. It was just as good as gold! I was never uncomfortable. Everybody was well trained and it wasn’t hard at all. They had me up within 15 to 20 minutes of being in the room. “I had two physical therapists who were phenomenal. All the nurses and therapists were all just extraordinary. “And Dr. Casey was phenomenal. He laid everything out how it was going to go. He’s got the best bedside manner of any doctor around. He doesn’t sugar coat it. He tells you upfront, this is how it’s going to be. He’s just very honest (and) open in explaining everything.” Today, Langley is still attending physical therapy at Fort Sanders three times each week, gaining strength and flexibility. “It’s just going to take me a little time because there’s muscles I’ve not used for 10 years. I have walked with a limp all this time, but I’m not limping anymore. They say I’m above where I’m supposed to be,” he said. His goal is to get back to work. “If I don’t get back on the fire truck, it won’t be because I don’t do my part. I’ve got the best job in the world. I’ve always known that and never veered from it. I’ve never done anything else,” said Langley. “I just thank Fort Sanders. I am very, very appreciative. I was very nervous going in to this, but they made it very easy.”

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THROUGH MAY 20 Applications accepted for the Great Smoky Mountains Trout Adventure Camp for middle school girls and boys, sponsored by the Tennessee Council of Trout Unlimited to be held June 15-20 at Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont (GSMIT) in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Info/ applications: www.tntroutadventure. org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 Dressing Downton: Changing Fashion for Changing Times, a Brown Bag Lecture by Laura Cope Overbey, Curator of Collections at Biltmore Estates, noon, East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Info: 215-8824 or www.EastTNHistory.org. Easy Breathing with the Alexander Technique, 2-4 p.m., 313 N. Forest Park Blvd. Preregistration required. Info/to register: Lilly Sutton, 387-7600 or www.AlexanderTechniqueKnoxville.com.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, APRIL 8-9 AAA Safe Driving for Mature Operators, 5-9 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Cost: $10. 8-hour course approved by the state of Tennessee for insurance premium discounts for eligible drivers over age 55. Info/to register: 862-9250 or 862-9252.

THURSDAY, APRIL 9 Auditions for the upcoming production of “Love, Loss and What I Wore,” 2-4 p.m., Tellico Community Playhouse, 304 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon. The cast is composed of five women of various ages. Info: Don Morton, dmorton3@charter.net. Instrumental concert, 7 p.m., Pellissippi State Community College Clayton Performing Arts Center, Hardin Valley Campus, 10915 Hardin Valley Road. The event is free and the community is invited. Info: 694-6400 or www.pstcc.edu/arts. Navigating Your Joy in Life luncheon, 10:45 a.m., Buddy’s Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Hosted by Knoxville Christian Women’s Connection. Cost: $12 inclusive. Complimentary child care is by reservation only. Info/reservations: 315-8182 or knoxvillechristianwomen@gmail.com. The Grace Notes Flute Choir in concert, 7 p.m., Blount County Library, 508 N Cusick St., Maryville. Open to the public. Info: 982-0981 or www.blountlibrary.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 10 Cinema Vivant, an evening of vintage silent films accompanied by live gypsy swing music, 8 p.m., Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. Tickets: $19 to $36. Info/tickets: 9818590; www.claytonartscenter.com; knoxvilletickets.com. Festival of Cultures, 4-8:30 p.m. Pellissippi State Community College Hardin Valley Campus, 10915 Hardin Valley Road. Free to attend; the community is invited. Cultural booths and exhibits, music, food, children’s activities. Info: www.pstcc.edu/arts or 694-6400. Jubilee! A tribute to Guy and Candie Carawan, 5:30 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Admission is free. Info: Bradley Reeves or Eric Dawson, 215-8856.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11 AARP Driver Safety class, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Oak Ridge Senior Center, 728 Emory Road, Oak Ridge. Info/ to register: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822. Auditions for the upcoming production of “Love, Loss and What I Wore,” 2-4 p.m., Tellico Community Playhouse, 304 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon. The cast is composed of five women of various ages. Info: Don Morton, dmorton3@charter.net. Composting class, 2 p.m., community garden of Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike. Instructor: Bob Grimac. Class is free and no registration required. To reserve a wire compost bin for $7.50: bobgrimac@gmail.com or 546-5643. Farragut Book Fest for Children, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Founders Park at Campbell Station. Free and open to the public. Activities include storytelling, book signings, music, art activities, face painting, cookie decorating and the Ruff Reading Program. Free hot dogs, popcorn and lemonade available beginning at 11 a.m. while supplies last. Info: Lauren Cox, lauren.cox@townoffarragut.org or 966-7057. Farragut Family Fun Day, 9 a.m.noon, Farragut High Football complex. Hosted by Farragut Youth Cheer and Farragut Youth Football. Features: an inflatable, popcorn, snow cones and cotton candy. Plant sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., UT Gardens, located UT agriculture campus on Neyland Drive. All proceeds will benefit the UT Gardens. Info: utgardens.tennessee.edu. RB Morris with Greg Horne & Daniel Kimbro will perform, 8 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Tickets: $12, some discounts available. Info/tickets: www.jubileearts.org. Tea & Treasures 2nd Saturday Marketplace, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 4104 W Martin Mill Pike. Vendor booths include arts & crafts, antiques, plants, books, food and music. The 51st annual Talahi Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Lakeshore Park, 6410 S. Northshore Drive. All proceeds benefit the Knoxville Community. Admission and parking: free. “To Prune or Not to Prune … That is the Question!” program by Knox County Master Gardeners, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golf Club Road. Free and open to the public. Info: 588-8813.

SUNDAY, APRIL 12 Sing Out Knoxville, a folk singing circle open to everyone, will meet 7-9 p.m., Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike. Info: bobgrimac@gmail.com or 546-5643.

MONDAY, APRIL 13 Binding the Edge of the Quilt Class: 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Hobby Lobby, 6580 Clinton Highway. Cost: $24. Info: Monica Schmidt, 4063971, monicaschmidt.tn@gmail. com, myquiltplace.com/profile/ monicaschmidt. Staged Reading of “Tuesdays with Morrie” presented by the WordPlayers, 7:30 p.m., The Square Room, 4 Market Square. Admission is free, reservations not required. Info: 539-2490 or wordplayers.org.

MONDAY-TUESDAY, APRIL 13-14 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tellico Village Chota Recreation Center, 145 Awohili Drive, Loudon. Info/to register: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

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Automobiles for Sale BUICK ROADMASTER - 1994. Limited, red w/lthr. int. 89K mi., $3,900, Best Offer. (865)474-1548. CADILLAC CTS 2007. Loaded. Exc. cond. Garaged. 75k mi, silver. $11,900. (865)588-6860; 399-8792 CHEVROLET IMPALA - 2004. V6, AT, leather, new tires, 1 owner, smoker free, $6000. (865)523-8736. CHEVROLET IMPALA LT - 2012. 22 k, 1 owner, rear spoiler, dual clim. cont. dual air bag syst. Loaded. Orig. in/ out. $15,400/bo. (865)382-0365. FORD FUSION 2006. SEL, Sedan V6, fully loaded, runs perfectly. $4755. Call (865) 640-5404.

FORD RANGER 1999 6 cylinder, 3.0, +55K orig miles, 4 door, bed liner, great mechanical shape, stick shift, chrome wheels, CD player, Oak Ridge, one owner 55,820 mi., $4,500. (865)482-9766. Lincoln MKZ 2007, AWD, 119,560 miles, exc cond., Fully automatic, Silver, stereo/CD Memorized settings, 2 owners. $9,100. 865-386-8815 MAZDA TRUCK - 2005. Manual, 6 cyl, rwd, extended cab, split rear window, bed liner, CD player, well maintained - one owner 56,300 mi., $13,500. (865)414-1639.

Sports and Imports BMW 328I 2013. hard top convertible, loaded, auto, 10K mi., $31,500. 423-295-5393 HONDA PRELUDE 1988, 2 dr, 4 cyl AT, 180K miles, $1500. 865-936-6715 Mercedes Benz 560SL Conv. 1988, soft & hard tops. Blk/Blk. Garage kept. 107K mi. $10,950. (865)408-9936. MGB Roadster 1976 Red w/red/black int., restored eng. & int., new tires, wheels, radio, 4 spd. w/OD, $9,750. 423-923-0966, 423-345-3049. TOYOTA AVALON XLE 2014. V6, pearl white, w/tan/brwn/choc. inside, Bluetooth, heated seats, backup camera, FWD, 14K mi. $26,000 firm. (828) 835-3921; cell 828-557-4879. TOYOTA CAMRY - 2000. AT, loaded, exc. cond. in & out. $3395. Call 865397-7918 or 865-898-8825. VOLKSWAGEN GTI - 2013. Red w/blk int; Autobahn pkg - leath, sunrf, prem audio; blk whl; many VW acc. 14,000 mi., $24,900. (865)776-0146.

4 Wheel Drive CHEV. 1500 - 1992. 4 WD, ext. cab, 95.5k mi., beige w/shell, great truck, new tires. $5750/b.o. (208)569-4194. HONDA RIDGELINE RTL- 2011. 4WD Crew Cab w/Navi, grey/grey, low miles, warranty, clear title, $17,500 mi., $9700, dgsberry@gmail.com (877)443-4978.

Sport Utility Vehicles

2000 PACE ARROW VISION - 36’, 2 slides, twin air & heat, W&D, ref w/ ice maker, all opt. 23K mi, $35,000. (865)850-9613.

2 LOTS - Highland Memorial, value $2500 each. Sell $1600 each. 865414-4615

2005 Winnebago Sightseer 29R, V-10 Ford on a workhorse chassis & Allison trans., 2 new flat screen TVs & sound bar, 2 slides, dinette & sleeper sofa, queen bed in rear, sleeps 6, plenty of bsmt storage, awnings on all windows. Super nice. Mint cond. 42K mi. $43,900. 423-851-1152

2 SIDE BY SIDE Cemetary. lots in Greenwood Cemetery, $1500 ea. (865)588-6385

2008 Berkshire diesel pusher, 37’, 28K mi, 4 slides, $90,000. 865-776-1991 or 865-992-3547 2008 JAYCO Jay Flight 27RBS $12,500. Living room slide & full rear bathroom. Queen master bed, fold down couch & dinette. See online ad for more! EXCELLENT SHAPE. 865-755-4389 (865)755-4389. 2013 MONTANA HIGH Country 36’ 5th wheel, deeded resort lot, East of Gatlinburg. $73,000. 3 slide outs, smoke/ pet free, has not been towed. RV is in pristine condition, Lot has new asphalt parking and a new large concrete and flagstone patio. 865-964-8092.

2014 WHITE WATER RETRO 15’ trailer. Like new, heat & air, awning, 2-burner, frig w freezer, m-wave, sleep 3-4, toilet&shwr, 1800 lbs, see pics at riversidervs. net, model 150, pewter/red. (865)945-3862. CHATO SPORT BY THOR 2006 MH Class C 29R, low mi., many new updates, $29,000 obo. (865) 414-1490. DUTCHMAN TOY HAULER 2005, 32 ft. Good condition, lots of room. Call 865-776-1991; 865-992-3547.

NEW & PRE-OWNED SPRING CLEARANCE SALE Limited Time Only 2016’S ARRIVING DAILY Show Prices Extended Check Us Out At Northgaterv.com or call 865-681-3030 - Wildwood XL 20’ travel trailer. Awning, heat/air, anti-sway hitch, jacks, two propane bottles, full bath inc. tub/shower, kitchen, queen bed, rear dinette/dbl bed, TV w/ DVD player, lots of storage. Loaded w/extras. Immaculate. $10,500.00 931-456-6105 (931)456-6105.

HONDA CRV 2011 SE, 33k mi, tract. control, dual air bags. Loaded. New 75k tires, immac. in/out. $17,400/bo. (865)382-0365.

Trucks CHEVROLET 1500 PICKUP 2008. very clean, 6 1/2’ bed, very low miles, strong 6 motor, good pep, auto, air, cruise, am/fm/cd/sat/aux. $14,300. (865)985-8138. CHEVROLET S-10 - 2003. 92k mi, Vortex eng., AT, cold air, no dents, AM/ FM CD, $4250. (865)258-8931.

- 2010 Harley Davidson FLHXSE CVO. This Harley Davidson is a limited-production version of the popular Harley-Davidson hotbagger. Powered by the 110 cubic inch V-twin engine. Loaded with chrome and Spiced Rum paint with gold leafing. This bike has several added features, the Harley Davidson LED headlamp, Harley Davidson ipod interface with relocation kit, 7” speakers and amp. Road pegs, Kuryakyn Crusher exhaust pipes with Trident Tips, leather Mustang lid covers, V-stream windshield. Tires have 2000 miles on them, CVO brass key, Harley Davidson cover. Currently has 16,699 miles and is in excellent condition, 865-209-7636 serious inquiries only. HONDA SHADOW 750 2006 Garage kept, extras, sharp! $2950 865-237-5537. YAMAHA V-STAR 1300 - Exc. shape. Low mi. 2007. $5850. (616)260-6584.

Newly built Haul-Master heavy duty folding utility trailer, 4’x8’, 1195 lb cap., can be used for motorcycle. $400. 865-705-0505 UTILITY TRAILERS All Sizes Available 865-986-5626 smokeymountaintrailers.com

Vans CHEV. G20 CONV. VAN - 1988. new transm., new tires, runs exc., lots of extras. $2200/b.o. (865)408-9701.

Classic Cars

Driver/Transport DRIVERS - Company & Op’s: Increase Your Earning Power! Run Dedicated! Great Hometime and Beneﬁts YOU Deserve! Drive Newer Equipment! 855-971-8527 DRIVERS: CDL-A - 1 yr exp. Earn $1200+ per week. Guaranteed home time. Excellent beneﬁts & bonuses. $100% no-touch, 70% D&H. Call 855-842-8498.

Garage Sales

FORD HARD TOP 1956 VICTORIA. Compl. restoration. 300 mi. on rebuilt eng. $15,000. (865)333-0615. Mercedes Benz 560SL Conv. 1988, soft & hard tops. Blk/Blk. Garage kept. 107K mi. $10,950. (865)408-9936.

BIG GARAGE SALE - April 9, 10 & 11, 9 a.m. - ?. 7409 Blacks Ferry Rd off West Emory Rd.

Furniture DINING ROOM TABLE AND CHAIRS - Cherry Queen Anne table and 4 chairs. Table comes with 2 leafs that extend to seat 10 along with custom pads. $575, (865)657-9330

ATTN: VENDORS Rent your space for our annual Ed Spring Fling Rummage Sale May 2, 9am-Noon. $25 per space. Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters. Edfinancial Services @ Windsor Square 120 N. Seven Oaks Dr. 865-342-5128 for info or to rent a space.

For Sale By Owner CHARMING HOME PRICED TO SELL 1966 Clove, 3BR, Don’t miss this move-in ready ranch home with a desirable open floor plan. Located at the end of a private street, this home features a walk-in, tiled shower in the master bath, new energy-efficient windows and vinyl wood floors throughout the main living areas. Located 7 minutes from downtown and UT campus. Comes with: *Stainless kitchen appliances *Front load washer and dryer *Freshly painted walls *Maintenance-free vinyl siding *Large covered front porch and open back deck. (865)385-6837. HARDIN VALLEY HOUSE - 2233 Berrywood DR, 4BR, Hardin Valley 2233 Berrywood DRAll Brick - 3,350 SQ ft. 4BR/3.5BA3 Car Garage: Central VacNew Deck- New Carpet Finished basement with bath Hardin Valley Schools 1/2 mile from schools Sbryant25@aol.com 865-384-0959 Move in ready!

Lots/Acreage for Sale 5 1/2 ACRE LOT with lake view on Norris, in Sharps Chapel, Pinnacle Point. $25K. (601)297-8312.

Heavy Equipment

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8’wx9’hx40’ Store tools, equipment, feed, cars, etc. $1395-$1795. 966-9400 x 412

GROUND LEVEL CONTAINERS

8’wx9’hx40’ Store tools, equipment, feed, cars, etc. $1395-$1795. 966-9400 x 412

Household Goods 3 KNITTING MACHINES - Serger & Sewing Machines. Best offers. 865335-3465 (865)984-5411

Real Estate Rentals Apartments - Unfurn. $0 DEPOSIT!! - 2BR Garden Apts. w/all amenities include SALT Pool & W/D conn. Close to Ftn. City. Call Tayna, 865-688-7531. Professionally managed by Garland Management Co.

1,2,3 BR $345 - $450/mo. GREAT VALUE

3 PC. DIN. RM SUITE, CHERRY, - Pennsylvania House, solid wood 3 pc. bookcase, $300, depressed oak enter. ctr, $800. (865)882-7154 bef. 9pm

Lawn & Garden JOHN DEERE LT155 Riding Mower, scraper blade & bagger. 15 HP, Kawasaki eng., 38” cut. 850-8672 JOHN DEERE X475 - $6495 obo, 2005 model, 192 hours, 48” deck, like new condition. Call 865-599-0516.

Merchandise - Misc. BUYING COMIC BOOKS small or lg. collections. Phone 865-368-7499

Metal Buildings

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8’wx9’hx40’ Store tools, equip., feed, cars, etc. $1395-$1795 966-9400 x 412

GRETSCH COUNTRY GENTLEMAN Guitar, $3500. Grodin Freeway guitar $375; Fender 212R amp, $275. (865)806-1252

Announcements

Adoptions ADOPT: A loving couple longs to adopt your newborn into a home filled with unconditional love, warmth & security. Expenses paid. Kim & Werner @ 1-888-416-5056 ADOPTION: Loving couple promises your baby a secure home. Denise & Nick. 1-888-449-0803

RIVERSIDE MANOR ALCOA HWY 970-2267 *Pools, Laundries, Appl. *5 min. to UT & airport www.riversidemanorapts.com 2 BR POWELL - Special 1/2 Rent NOW. Water paid, all appls, no pet fee, $570 mo. 384-1099; 938-6424.

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Public Notices

AGENDA FARRAGUT MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION April 16, 2015 7:00 PM • Farragut Town Hall For questions please either e-mail Mark Shipley at mark.shipley@townoffarragut.org or Ashley Miller at ashley.miller@townoffarragut.org or call them at 865-966-7057. 1. Citizen Forum 2. Approval of agenda 3. Approval of minutes – March 19, 2015 4. Discussion and public hearing on a preliminary plat for Phase 2 of the Briarstone Subdivision (formerly the Villas at Anchor Park Subdivision property) located on the north side of Turkey Creek Road across from Anchor Park, a portion of Parcel 59, Tax Map 152, 19.37 Acres (Saddlebrook Properties, LLC, Applicant) 5. Discussion and public hearing on a ﬁnal plat for the Hanover Court Subdivision, located on Old Stage Road at the S. Watt Road intersection, Parcels 94.02 and 94.03, Tax Map 151, Zoned R-1 and R-4, 36 Lots, 9.87 Acres (Matthew Sturgill, LLC, Applicant) 6. Discussion and public hearing on a request to rezone Parcel 36, Tax Map 142, 12422 Union Road, 25.75 Acres, from R-2 to R-1/OSR (Homestead Land Holdings, LLC, Applicant) 7. Discussion and public hearing on a concept plan for Union Grove Subdivision, located on Union Road, Parcel 36, Tax Map 142, Zoned R-2, 50 Lots, 25.75 Acres (Homestead Land Holdings, LLC, Applicant) 8. Discussion and public hearing on a request to amend the 2012 Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the property located at 12639 Kingston Pike, 30.13 Acres, from Medium Density Residential and Low Density Residential to Commercial (Horne Real Estate, LLC, Applicant) 9. Discussion on a request to rezone Parcel 58, Tax Map 151, 12639 Kingston Pike, 30.13 Acres, from R-2 and Floodplain to C-1 and Floodplain (Horne Real Estate, LLC, Applicant) 10. Discussion on a request to rezone Parcels 54.01, 57, and a portion of 54, Tax Map 151, 12723, 12733 and 12743 Union Road, 111.5 Acres, from A to R-1/OSR (Development Ventures, G.P., Applicant) 11. Discussion on a request to amend the 2012 Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the property located to the west of Village Veterinary and to the east of the former Phillips 66 on Kingston Pike, 16.23 Acres, from Ofﬁce/Light Industrial to Mixed Use Town Center (Craig Allen, Applicant) 12. Discussion on a request to rezone Parcel 131, Tax Map 142, located to the west of Village Veterinary and to the east of the former Phillips 66 on Kingston Pike, 16.23 Acres, from O-1 to TCD (Craig Allen, Applicant) 13. Discussion and public hearing on the FY 2016-2020 Capital Investment Plan 14. Public hearing on proposed locations for new utilities It is the policy of the Town of Farragut not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Public Law 93-112 and 101-336 in its hiring, employment practices and programs. To request accommodations due to disabilities, please call 865-966-7057 in advance of the meeting.

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Accepting Applications 1, 2, & 3 BR. On busline Equal Housing Opportunity 865-689-2312

FARRAGUT BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN April 9, 2015 WORKSHOP 6:00 PM

SOUTH KNOX/UT/DOWNTOWN 2BR, 700 Sq. Ft. APT, Call about our $299 move in special! 865-573-1000. WEST - GREAT location & schools, 2 BR, 2 BA, W/D conn, $650/mo. $500 DD. No pets. More. 865-588-3433

Equipment Fund, CIP & State Street Aid & Discussion of Agreement with KUB for Gas Relocation on Everett Road

BMA MEETING, 7:00 PM

Homes Unfurnished COUNTRY SETTING - 10 min. from Halls, Hwy 33, 4BR, 3BA, FP, 2 car gar. on an acre lot. $1000 mo. + $1000 DD. 865-776-3621. No Pets KCDC APPROVED - Beautiful new 3 BR house, CHA, W/D, off Riverside, 37915 (865)219-8669 WEST - Fox Run Subd. Exec home 4 BR, 2.5 BA, lrg kit., fam rm, LR, DR, office, fncd level backyard. 865803-7978

Condos Unfurnished PLEASANT RIDGE 2 BR, 2 BA, $750 mo. 865-544-1717 or 865-740-0990

Duplx/Multplx UnFurn WEST - Newly rentivated, granite counter tops, spacious 2BR, 2BA, family room & fireplace, W/D Conn, $875 mo., 1 year lease, (865)216-5736

Townhouse/Villas Unfurn

Financial

FIRST SUN FINANCE 1ST LOAN FREE We make loans up to $1000. We do credit starter & rebuilder loans. Call today, 30 minute approvals. See manager for details. 865-687-3228

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MONDAY PLAZA - 1BR & STUDIOS AVAIL. ON THE STRIP. Starting at $395 mo. For more info (865)219-9000

KARNS AREA - 2BR, 2 1/2 BA, stove, refrig., DW, garbage disp., no pets. $800 mo. (865)691-8822.

Consolidation Loans

West

Real Estate Commercial

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Silent Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call Approval of Agenda Mayor’s Report Citizens Forum Approval of Minutes A. March 26, 2015 VI. Ordinances A. First Reading 1. Ordinance 15-04, Ordinance to rezone portions of Lot 3 of the Smith Property, portions of Parcels 59 and 59.07, Tax Map 152, located at 11739 Turkey Creek Road and portions of Parcel 15, Group B, Tax Map 153I, located at 735 Anchor Villas Lane, from R-1 to R-1/OSMR and R-1/OSMR to R-1 (Rackley Engineering, Applicant) VII. Town Administrator’s Report VIII. Town Attorney’s Report It is the policy of the Town of Farragut not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Public Law 93-112 and 101-336 in its hiring, employment practices and programs. To request accommodations due to disabilities, please call 865-966-7057 in advance of the meeting.

PUBLIC HEARING FARRAGUT BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN will hold a public hearing on April 23, 2015 • 7:00 PM Farragut Town Hall 11408 Municipal Center Dr to hear citizens’ comments on the following ordinance:

Commercial Property /Sale 701 NORTH CHERRY ST. 6,000 SF, $175,000. 865-544-1717; 865-740-0990

1. Ordinance 15-04, to rezone portions of Lot 3 of the Smith Property, portions of Parcels 59 and 59.07, Tax Map 152, located at 11739 Turkey Creek Road and portions of Parcel 15, Group B, Tax Map 153I, located at 735 Anchor Villas Lane, from R-1 to R-1/OSMR and R-1/ OSMR to R-1 (Rackley Engineering, Applicant)

Real Estate Sales Farmer’s Mkt/ Trading Post Farm Equipment MASSEY FERGUSON 175 TRACTOR Good cond. 28,070 hrs. Runs good. Needs brakes & clutch. $6000 cash. Bush Bull, 6’, $2000. (865)405-8316

Auto Parts & Acc Nitto M/T 35x12.50R20LT Trail Grappler, 800 mi, 4 @ $350 ea. 239-2005191

HIGHLAND - Highland Memorial, Gospels Sec. 2 lots side by side, $1200 each. 904-540-3836

North

1979 VW Super Beetle Conv., all orig., 1 owner, all books & records, 73K actual mi, yellow, tan int., $10,500 obo. 865-679-6836 CHEVY CORVETTE - 1992. Convertible, red w/white top, runs & looks great, 92K mi., $8,500. (865)235-5814.

ESTATE SALE - 2 mausaleum crypt spaces loc. at Highland Memorial Park Sutherland Ave. $5950 total. Owner deceased. Buried at alternate location. Contact Estate Executor at (865)405-8130

Musical

Jobs

Nissan Titan 2006, 5.6LE Crew Cab, 124K mi, leather int., cruise, AC, runs great, $8,750. 207-522-3627

Trailers

CEMETERY LOTS - 4 lots Lynnhurst Cemetery. Monument rights. $8,000, (865)922-5227

Motorcycles/Mopeds

FORD EXPEDITION XLT 2014 loaded, 8K miles $34,900. 423-295-5393 FORD EXPLORER - 1993. V6, AT, 4WD, every day driver, $2900. (865) 216-5387.

Cemetery Lots

Merchandise

Manufactured Homes 16X80 IN PARK, $11,700 or best cash offer & only $200 mo. park rent, in Dandridge, 865-386-7451.

Call today to place your ad in the

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

Mobile Homes/Lots

VOLUNTEER VILLAGE Recreation

Antiques

Boats/Motors/Marine

WANTED Military antiques and collectibles 865-368-0682

18’ BOW RIDER 8-pass., only 38 hrs, 215 HP, Challenger 180 SE, gorgeous, w/trailer. $12,750. 865-250-8079. BAY BOAT - Exc. cond. 23’ Ranger, 230C, twin 200 HP Johnsons, $15,000. New alum. trlr, $5000. (865)333-0615. Boat 2000 Four Winns 268 Vista, exc shape, radar arch, full canvas, low hrs, on lift, reg. gas, Tellico Village. $35,000. Alan, 423-371-9050.

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Appliances

GOOD AS NEW APPLIANCES 90 Day Warranty

865-851-9053 2001 E. Magnolia Ave. Building Materials 1 new metal bldg. 120’ L x50’ W, complete, never erected. 9’ sidewalls to 14’ center walls. 865-803-3633 5 New Rolltop Metal Doors: (1) 16’x14’H, (2) 14’x8’H, (2) 14’x14”H. 865-458-5164

Pool, Club house. Lots -- $99/mo. (865)250-4205

Home Maint./Repair

CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION Floors, Walls & Repairs 33yrs. experience, excellent work

Call John: 938-3328 HAROLD’S GUTTER SERVICE

Will clean front & back, $20 & up. Quality work, guaranteed. (865)288-0556

Cleaning Services NEED HELP WITH CLEANING? Wkly or bi-wkly. 25 yrs. Exp. I can also organize any room! Call Margie at(865)387-1160

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B-4 • APRIL 8, 2015 • BEARDEN Shopper news

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

Joint concern Vonore man says shoulder replacement ‘like a miracle’ His mama tried telling him, but like many invincible teenagers, he didn’t listen. “I was going to play football in high school, and she said, ‘You know all that banging around, someday you’ll really be sorry you did that,’ ” Andrew Kasmer recalled. “That was her assessment. She was right – 100 percent right.” Now 75, Kasmer, a retired insurance broker, understands his mother’s concern as he feels the wrath of time and the toll that football, golf and a fencing business has taken on his body. He’s had about a dozen surgeries, including two knee replacements, a hip replacement and back surgery. Arthritis ensnares his body, and an inﬂammatory disorder called polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) taunts him with constant pain. But Andrew Kasmer is a happy man because his left shoulder feels great. That, he says, is because of the total shoulder replacement he received last September from orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Cunningham at Parkwest Medical Center. “The things they can do in medicine now … they are like little miracles,” said Kasmer as he sat in his Tellico Village home in Vonore. “That’s how this shoulder feels – like a miracle. I’ve got a lot of pain in my body, but in my shoulder, I have no pain. It’s really Andrew Kasmer can now enjoy his normal activisomething!” ties without pain, following his total shoulder reIt was a far different story beplacement at Parkwest Medical Center. fore the surgery, when Kasmer’s shoulder pain was constant. “It was like having a toothache,” he says. “I take pain medication for all the time, didn’t make any dif- that much more painful.” the PMR, but even with that, I ference what I was doing, it was The pain ﬁrst appeared more would still have the nagging pain still there. Any movement made it than a year ago when Kasmer, go-

ing through physical therapy following a previous surgery, threw a six-pound medicine ball. “I was really putting a lot of emphasis on throwing it down hard, having it bounce up, and I think that might have had something to do with it.” But then again, Kasmer says, it could’ve been any number of things that caused it. Not only did he play football in high school, he played middle linebacker and blocking fullback for a season in college. Later, his life was filled with golf – three and four times a week. “We’d even play with flashlights in the dark,” he says. But when Dr. Cunningham Xrayed Kasmer’s shoulder, his diagnosis was severe arthritis. “His was much more severe than most people who undergo a total shoulder replacement,” he said. “It’s possible that he could have had some post-traumatic arthritis – that could’ve been part of it,” said Dr. Cunningham. “I don’t think (throwing the medicine ball) was the whole reason for the arthritic changes. Certainly, injury can predispose you to arthritis down the road.” “All the cartilage was gone and there were big bone spurs in there,” said Kasmer, recalling the X-rays. “The right shoulder is in as bad shape as the left one, but it doesn’t bother me.” Despite the pain, Kasmer – already having had more than his share of surgeries – decided to postpone Cunningham’s recommendation for a total shoulder replacement. By last September, he’d had all he could take. “I just got to the point where I wanted to get something done with it, find out what I could do. He had the right answer for it.

That was for sure,” said Kasmer. In little more than an hour, Dr. Cunningham removed the ball part of Kasmer’s shoulder, replaced that with a new ball and stem and resurfaced his arm socket. “After the operation was over, I said, ‘Doctor, how was it in there?’ and he said, ‘It was a mess.’ That’s how he described it. Almost right after I had the surgery done, the pain started going away and before I knew it, my shoulder had full mobility and no pain when I moved it.” Likewise, his physical therapist was amazed by the difference. “He could hardly believe what he was seeing because I had such mobility right off the bat. I could reach, I could put my hands behind my back better, I was much more mobile. He was astounded at how well it came out. Of all the surgeries I have had, this was by far the most user-friendly one. It was just that good.” “He had a lot of issues, a lot of complications. So that was concerning to begin with,” said Dr. Cunningham. “It makes it even more remarkable to see how well he’s done. I really didn’t expect him to do as well as he’s done as quickly as he has considering all that he’s been through before. I tell patients to expect six months for a full recovery, but he’s well ahead of the curve.” Kasmer says he owes that to Dr. Cunningham and Parkwest Medical Center. “Dr. Cunningham is really attentive, calming and reassuring,” said Kasmer. “This was a major operation, but I came through it so well. … It’s almost like a miracle. I really like Parkwest.”

Preventing shoulder injuries

Shouldering the pain Shoulder problems come in several different forms, from dislocation and separation to fractures and arthritis. If you’ve injured your shoulder, the tried and true RICE method is usually the best ﬁrst course of action:

Rest – Resist using the shoulder for 48 hours. Ice – Apply an ice pack for 20 minutes every couple of hours. Compression – Put even pressure on the injured area using a bandage or wrap. Elevation – Keep the injured area above your heart and place a pillow under your shoulder when you lie down. If the pain persists or worsens, see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment. If you don’t have a family physician, call Parkwest at 865-374-PARK (7275) for help in ﬁnding one near you.

The shoulder has a wide range of motion, which has its benefits and drawbacks. While it’s the most flexible joint in the body, Dr. Richard Cunningham, board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Parkwest Medical Center, says that flexibility tends to make the shoulder unstable and easily hurt. Keeping your shoulders strong can reduce the risk of injury. Stay active and add exercises to your workout focusing on your shoulders, neck and back. Make sure you do an equal amount of pushing and pulling in weight training so the back of your shoulder gets the same mu s c le -bu i ld i ng action as the front. Stretching exercises, range of motion movements and good posture are other proactive ways to help

your shoulder resist injury. But there are also some things to avoid: ■ Don’t carry objects that are too heavy, and make sure you carry bags and backpacks correctly. ■ Try not to overuse your shoulders in a repetitive, stressful motion. For example, if you’re painting a ceiling and holding your arms over your head for an extended period of time, schedule frequent breaks to rest your shoulder and apply ice if you feel pain. ■ If you think your job may be causing injury to your shoulders, talk to your human resources department about ﬁnding alternatives to get the job done. Modiﬁcations to equipment might be an option. ■ Avoid overhead or outstretched activity with the shoulder. Keep objects you must lift close to your body.

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Finbarr Saunders has adopted the uniform of a navy blazer, khaki pants and bow tie for City Council meetings. Photo by Wendy Smith

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inbarr Saunders doesn’t consider id hi himself a fashion maven. But his trademark bow tie and straw fedora are as distinctive as his name, which is Irish. His grandfather was from Cork, he explains. Saunders, who lives in Bearden with his wife, Ellen Bebb, is a current City Council member and former Knox County commissioner. He grew up in Sequoyah Hills and was a member of the first Webb School class to attend from 7th to 12th grade. When he first enrolled, the school was housed at Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church. Students were required to wear a coat and tie to chapel each morning. After chapel, the coats came off, he says. Dressing well for class continued through his undergraduate years at Transylvania University in Lexington, Ky. While not required, students often wore ties to class. He thinks the practice of wearing a coat and tie in his early years impacted his current fashion choices. After college, Saunders attended Army Officer Candidate School. He served one year in New Orleans and one year in Vietnam. The experience required incredible discipline, and he wouldn’t trade it for the world, he says. He’d hoped to work for the railroad after his Army service, but instead, landed in the banking industry. In those days, bankers wore white shirts, straight ties and suits, and he typically bought three suits a year. He may have owned a bow tie or two, but

he mainly wore them with tuxedos, he says. He found his calling in community service during his banking career. He became an East Tennessee Children’s Hospital board member and got involved with the Arts Council, now the Arts & Culture Alliance. “I always felt like I got more than I gave,” he says. When Saunders left banking at the beginning of 1985 to manage an accounting firm, he didn’t own a pair of jeans. He adopted a new uniform for his new career: khaki pants, navy jacket, and Bass Weejun penny loafers. He decided that he liked bow ties, and eventually gave away all of his straight ties. Around the same time, he added another element to his personal style. For years, he grew a beard during an annual beach trip and shaved it off when he came home. In 1985, he kept the beard. He admits that it was a different color back then. He retired in 2008 to serve on County Commission. His recent community involvement includes the Knoxville Historic Zoning Commission, West Knoxville Sertoma Club, Bearden Council and Knox Heritage. While jeans have a place in his current wardrobe, he prefers that they have a crease. He generally sticks to the uniform of a navy jacket, bow-tie and khakis for City Council meetings or public events. The fedora hat, which his father also wore, is occasionally

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Moe the cat relaxes on a table in the Burns’ loft. The Smoky Mountains can be seen out the window. Photos by Cindy Taylor From page 2 “I have my grandparents’ dining table that they brought from Germany and pieces that are new, old and everything in between,” said Lorraine. “This place is very warm and homey and works for us. “We love living here. Until you have tried this lifestyle, you can’t appreciate the convenience of having so many amenities within walking distance. Two of my favorite things are the coffee shop downstairs and windows up here with amazing views.”

Residents say the convenience of downtown living far outweighs any inconveniences. With parking spaces included in most properties, the hassle of street parking isn’t an issue. Groceries can be delivered, and fresh produce is a short walk away. Workout facilities, restaurants, parks and shopping are close-by. To tour downtown lofts, join the 30th annual City People’s Downtown Home Tour May 1-2. Info: www. citypeoplehometour.org.

Art on display Rachael Bennett and her daughter, Brooke, and Geri Landry and her daughter, Kate, are happy to see the girls’ work on display. They were part of the art exhibit at Farragut Town Hall. At left, Luke Wedemeyer gets a brownie while his mother, Rhonda, pours some punch at the reception.

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Hats make her happy

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mong the many things Anne McKinney is known for, the most readily apparent is her stylish collection of hats. The popular estate lawyer, motivational speaker, song parodist and YouTube phenomenon – one of her videos has garnered over a million hits – is a big fan of headwear for all occasions. She’s always liked hats but says that years ago she would “buy them and they’d sit on the shelf.” However, in the early 90s, the tragic accidental death of a young client changed her perspective. “I cried for days,” she says. “I thought about how fleeting life is, about how our days are numbered. And I thought, ‘what

“My favorite hat,” says McKinney Photos by Emily Shane

can I do to remind myself that this, right now, is the most important moment?’ ” Out came the neglected hats. Putting one on, she says, made her feel “all nice and dressed up.” And her mood was lifted daily. “There’s a lot to be said for looking at things deliberately in a positive light,” she says, and she carries that message to all who come to hear her speak. As for the benefits of wearing hats: number one, she says, is that “I spend absolutely no time on my hair. “There are certain hats you can wear with your hair down,” she continues, but most of the time hers is tucked up under. “My hair has a mind of its own,” she admits. “Wonderful things happen when you

Anne McKinney in a “Carnaby Street” mood, complete with newsboy hat wear a hat,” she says. Once at a street fair, she was accosted by a man who’d clearly been imbibing more than lemonade. He peered at her face under the brim of a smart-looking hat. “I’ve got it!” he exclaimed. “Joan Collins!” And several doctors, including an ophthalmologist and a dermatologist, have verified hat-wearing pluses that McKinney had long suspected. “A brimmed hat keeps your face in the shade, so that your eyes are pro-

tected against cataracts and your skin is protected against wrinkles and sun damage.” But most benefits are esoteric. “Men, especially in the South, love to see a lady in a hat,” McKinney says with a twinkle in her eye. “This is my favorite hat,” she says, bringing out a sharp black fedora reminiscent of the one Judy Garland wore when she sang “Get Happy.” And her biggest splurge – a wide-brimmed black stunner – once created a special moment with her young son. She and the toddler were eating at a restaurant. Mom dropped something in her lap and when she bent over to retrieve it, the hat’s brim hid her face. Straightening back up, she noticed her son gazing at her in wonder, and laughing. She’d just begun a round of “peek-a-boo” without even realizing it. Mother and son, needless to say, spent the rest of lunch playing the game. “There’s absolutely nothing like a baby’s laughter,” she says. McKinney does admit to some hat-related drawbacks, like the time she discovered, going through airport security, that some hats contain metal. But on the whole she wouldn’t trade her toppers for anything. “I would like to ‘single-hattedly’ change the hat-wearing habits of the world!” she declares. “I have a closet full of wonderful memories.” You can visit Anne McKinney at http:// passitonwell.com.

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