VOL. 9 NO. 42
BUZZ Fourth and Gill to host ARToberfest The Historic Fourth and Gill neighborhood invites the community to ARToberfest 2-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The celebration takes place on Morgan Street, between Gratz Street and Third Avenue near Central United Methodist Church. Designed to engage the whole family, the festivities include a showcase featuring over 50 art vendors, live music by the Knoxville Polka Kings, Misty Mountain String Band, and Uptown Stomp, artistry by the Cattywampus Puppet Council, a chalk walk, geocaching, and the Tennessee at Alabama game on the big screen. The standard fare is brats (meat and vegetarian), beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverage options. Tickets cost $10, and an advanced ticket purchase comes with one free beverage of choice; kids 12 years old and under are admitted free of charge. Tickets at artoberfestknox. com or Three Rivers Market, 1100 N. Central Street; Bliss, 24 Market Square; Bliss Home, 29 Market Square and 7240 Kingston Pike; or K Brew, 1328 N. Broadway, prior to the event.
Soup’s on again Got an idea for a creative project that will benefit the community? Need a little seed money? Knoxville SOUP is seeking proposals for a microgrant. The next Knoxville SOUP, presented by the South Knoxville Alliance, will open at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at Woodlawn Christian Church, 4339 Woodlawn Pike. For a $5 (or more) donation, attendees get a light meal and can listen to up to four brief proposals about projects that will make a difference in the community. Audience members vote to decide the best project, and the winner gets the take from the door. Artists are also being sought to perform or display their work during the SOUP. The four-question application is at KnoxvilleSOUP.org. Deadline is Oct. 29. – Betsy Pickle
It’s Alabama week Don’t choose Saturday as your wedding day. Try not die between now and then. The preacher might not be available. This is Alabama week.
➤
Read Marvin West on page A-4
10512 Lexington Dr., Ste. 500 37932 (865) 218-WEST (9378) NEWS news@ShopperNewsNow.com Sherri Gardner Howell Wendy Smith | Anne Hart ADVERTISING SALES ads@ShopperNewsNow.com Patty Fecco | Tony Cranmore Beverly Holland
www.ShopperNewsNow.com |
October 21, 2015
www.facebook.com/ShopperNewsNow
New iPads
provide access, real-world experience at BMS By Wendy Smith There are two noteworthy things about last week’s deployment of 1,200 iPad Air 2s at Bearden Middle School. One is that all students will be able to access the Internet at home through the devices. The other is that students played a significant role in preparing the iPads, and the school, for the new technology. Bearden Middle and Carter Middle School are two of 21 Digital Promise schools in the U.S. The objective of Digital Promise, an independent, bipartisan nonprofit, is to accelerate innovation in education through technology and research. The initiative was launched in 2011 through funds provided by the U.S. Department of Education, the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The biggest perk of being a Digital Promise school is that each
Robert Kurtz looks on as his daughter, Ella, a sixth-grader, receives an iPad. Bearden Middle School social studies teacher David McGinnis helped with device deployment. Photos by Wendy Smith
To page A-3
Tom Harrington gets national park award Tom Harrington of Fountain City is one of two volunteers honored for their work with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Park Superintendent Cassius Cash said the volunteer program “provides professional and vital information to our many visitors every day.” “Tom and Sterling (Fisher) are excellent examples of that incredible service. When you look at their service record it is clear to see why they were selected for these regional and national awards.” Harrington, who has served more than 20,000 hours in the Cades Cove area of the park, was given the Southeast Regional Enduring Service Award. Fisher, who has volunteered for more than 10 years throughout the park, was recognized with the Southeast Regional Youth Volunteer Award and the national George and Helen Hartzog Youth Volunteer Award. Harrington has been volunteering at the national park for more than 17 years. While working in
Tom Harrington (center) is congratulated following the announcement that he had received the Southeast Regional Enduring Service Award for his volunteer efforts in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Photo submitted the park three to five days a week, he provides informal roving interpretation and formal interpretive programs. He also provides off-site community-outreach programs and is a member of the
park’s “Adopt-a-Trail” program. He has educated and enlightened thousands of visitors through these programs about the park, providing further insight and appreciation and promoting stew-
ardship and passion for the Smokies, according to a press release. Fisher’s service to the national park began when he was just 6 years old, accumulating over 300 hours of service before he entered high school. When he enrolled as a freshman at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School in 2012, he noticed an absence of a connection between the school and nearby national park. Sterling started the first junior chapter of the Friends of the Smokies to provide an opportunity for students to support the national park through fundraising and volunteer service. Every year volunteers perform a variety of activities including assisting with cultural demonstrations and special events, carrying out litter patrols along trails and in campsites, serving as campground hosts, and helping fisheries biologists monitor trout populations. In 2014, 2,560 volunteers donated 150,679 hours of service to the national park. Info: nps.gov/ grsm/getinvolved/volunteer.htm
AT&T means business, wires Neyland By Sandra Clark What happens when 102,000-plus UT football fans tweet or IM or email their unique perspective on a scoring play or game-saving stop? Why it goes right through for AT&T customers thanks to the company’s recent enhancements to the Distributed Antenna System (DAS) at Neyland stadium. With approximately 194 antennas spread throughout the stadium, connectivity at Neyland is roughly equivalent in size to cover a city the size of Morristown, says Alan Hill, AT&T’s regional director for external affairs. He spoke last week to the Farragut Rotary.
“Smartphones are now an essentia l part of the ga me - day experience for fans,” said Hill, a UT alum. Alan Hill “ W e know that being able to send photos and texts and check scores from around the country is important to fans in the stands.” Engineers continue to tweak the system, which was installed this fall. A DAS is a network of several small antennas designed to enhance wireless service within an area or
building. DAS technology helps improve customers’ wireless service by shortening the distance a call or text must travel. Hill talked about AT&T’s work during the NCAA basketball playoffs. “You know how they bring in those raised floors? Well, we installed antennas under them when the Final Four was held in Dallas.” AT&T showcases technology as the named sponsor of the Dallas Cowboys’ stadium. Other facts Hill shared: ■ In 1952, AT&T had just 21 outdoor phones in Knoxville. ■ In 1954, special circuits were installed and
WATCH BATTERY COUPON W
5 Foster' s
$
used for to bring teletype feeds to the News Sentinel. ■ In 1962, the first UT game on TV was broadcast nationally. AT&T was involved, and the opponent was Alabama. ■ At one point nationally, about 450,000 customers per month were switching away from traditional land lines. ■ There has been a 100,000 percent increase in mobile data traffic in the last eight years on the AT&T mobile network. ■ AT&T will use $26 million in Connect America Funds per year over the next six years to supplement efforts to expand rural broadband in Ten-
nessee. ■ By 2020, AT&T’s vision is to lead in mobilizing the world using wearable technology, and by connecting homes, cars and cities. ■ Business opportunities are plentiful in this mobile world. “So, what did you learn?” asked Hill at the meeting’s end. Gulp! “Uh, you talked so fast it was hard to take notes, but I came away believing AT&T is dynamic – leading the technology curve. Buy stock!” I answered. Hill awed the folks at Farragut Rotary. He’s a great speaker for your civic group (Alan.L.Hill@att.com).
EARLY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Preserve those old reels, slides & vhs tapes today!
Includes battery tery & installation n
* *1.5v only (G Gasket not included)
Fine Jewelry
Expires 11/15/15 Must present coupon
7023 Kingston Pike
$10 OFF
Bring your VHS, slides, film and more into the digital age. Coupon must be presented at time order is dropped off. Discount will
EVERY $50 SPENT!
not be applied to previous orders or orders that are being processed.
SN100715 Expires 10/31/15
In the West Hills Center
584-3966
www.fostersjewelry.com
Audio & Video Conversion
686-5756
www.DigitizeItNow.com 12752 Kingston Pike, Ste 103, Knoxville (Renaissance Farragut Complex)
A-2 • OCTOBER 21, 2015 • BEARDEN Shopper news
A FIVE-STAR RATED FACILITY!
Thank you! for choosing
• West Hills Rehab encompasses 50 private well-appointed
suites with private baths, interactive nursing intercoms, 42-inch flat-screen TVs in each suite, WIFI and private telephones.
• Our residents have the choice to eat in their private rooms or in our renovated dining room.
• Our dining room is patterned after a modern café, with amazing
hand-painted artwork and floor-to-ceiling windows. Our restaurant style service caters to all dietary needs.
• West Hills Rehab specializes in Orthopedic, Cardiac and
Stroke Rehab. We also provide Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy.
• Our well-appointed gym has floor-to-ceiling windows that
overlook our beautiful courtyard.
• State-of-the-art equipment includes a Sci-Fit, Quadricisor, E-Stim, Ultrasound & Vital Stim.
• Our highly trained therapists design and implement a plan of care to enable each resident to achieve their maximum goals. Therapy is available 7 days a week.
• We have the only FDA-approved balance gaming system. This system,
VRP (Virtual Rehab Platform), uses motion capture technology, allowing residents to play interactive games displayed on a 55-inch flat-screen TV. VRP designs programs for each resident, leveraging the addictiveness of video games to help residents complete their exercise protocol in the most fun and simple way possible.
•
We have a specialized Neuro Gym, including a Quadriciser, specifically designed to treat stroke victims.
• Our Right Track System allows families and physicians to monitor residents’
goals and progress through email. Weekly updates are emailed detailing each goal and the residents’ individualized achievements.
•
Our Medical Director, Cynthia Pearman, works full time Monday-Friday at West Hills Health and Rehab. She is likely the only physician in any Skilled Rehab who attends initial Care Plans and is available for one-on-one interaction.
•
Dr. Hecht, a Board Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician, is on site two days per week. This added dimension enables us to provide the optimum personalized rehabilitation experience. Having a high level of physician oversight allows us to care for our residents in-house without unnecessary hospitalizations.
Private pay suites $275 room/board
6801 Middlebrook Pike | Knoxville, TN 37909
865-588-7661
BEARDEN Shopper news • OCTOBER 21, 2015 • A-3
community
It was an impromptu reunion at one of the Fashiondrama tables as former teachers and students shared hugs. Jenny Bushkell Bearden Middle School eighth-grader Spencer Foster investiand Michele Carringer surrounded their former Central High teacher Caroline Cowan. Megan Venable and her former Bearden gates a new iPad Air 2 with art teacher Mike Weininger. As a High teacher Doris Carter also were at the same table. “Doris was my drama teacher,” said Venable. “I haven’t seen her in years!” digital storyteller, Spencer will create short videos that docuPhotos by Sherri Gardner Howell ment how the school uses the new technology. BMS received the iPads after being chosen as a Digital Promise school.
Good things keep going at Fashiondrama
If it ain’t broke … For 62 years, the Knoxville Academy of Medicine Alliance has hosted a lunchtime gala that is worth a vacation day or schedule rearranging for more than 200 Knoxville men and women.
Sherri Gardner Howell
student takes home an iPad with a 5GB data package from Verizon. Knox County Schools Instructional Technology Director Theresa Nixon applied for the program after Digital Promise reached out. It addresses a problem that other Knox County one-to-one schools have – students who don’t have Internet access at home. Many sit outside schools on weekends to access the Internet, she says. “If you give access to them 24/7, it opens up the world for every kid.” Over 7,000 students are enrolled in Digital Promise schools, and 1,200 of them Shopping and browsing fun preceded the luncheon and show at Fashiondrama 2015. Enjoying are at Bearden Middle, the the afternoon are Jennifer Goswitz, Sondra Faris and Madison Bankston. largest school in the program. Sixteen BMS students were chosen to be on the “tech” team, and they’ve been preparing for the rollout for weeks. Now that the devices are in students’ hands, tech team members are available to help teachers incorporate the technology into their classrooms. They receive class credit for the job. Team member Carolyn Baylosis spent two and a half weeks setting up Apple IDs for students and didn’t mind spending two evenings at the school while students picked up their iPads. “They’re going to make learning more interesting and fun for students. I know I want to learn more with an iPad.” Another group of students has been enlisted to collect data through digital storytelling. The Digital
Fashiondrama 2015: Destination Fashion was no exception as KAMA put models on the runway and dreams of cool weather into the heads of their guests. The soldout ballroom and adjacent rooms at Cherokee Country Club were travel-ready as the theme played out in the decorations and clothes. Fashiondrama is a fundraiser for KAMA. Money raised goes to local healthcare initiatives, including nursing scholarships and health grants. Co-chairs for 2015 were Sheila Barnett and Tina Callicutt. KAMA president is Lorraine Johnson. Kathy Hall returned as fashion director, a position she has held for 17 years. Special guest models included Mona Nair of WBIR-TV and Ashley Davis Sandlin, Miss Alabama 2010. Fashions included men’s and women’s clothing, shoes and jewelry from Janice Ann’s Fashion (which recently opened a new shop in Bearden), Kimball’s Jewelers, M.S. McClellan, Sole in the City, elle Boutique and Est8te. Cabi Clothing showed off styles with live “mannequin” models before the runway show began. Keywords for fall fashions this year are rich reds, Miss Alabama 2010 Ashley Davis Sandlin fun fur, a touch of fluff, shows off the return of fringe in an outfit 1970s retro and sweater From M.S. McClellan from Janice Ann’s Fashions. dresses. The must-have piece for fall, says Hall, is the cape, and the embellishLunch, shopping and vis- the experience, but KAMA no other. After 62 years, ment of the season is fringe. iting with friends all add to puts on a fashion show like they know the formula!
VMC Dunkin’ Donuts RUN and EAT
5k
NOVEMBER 1 Hardin Valley Elementary RACE STARTS AT 2:00 pm Go to vmcinc.org or call 524-3926, Ext. 230 to find out more!
Abby Ham & Russell Biven, Honorary Chairs
New iPads
Volunteer Ministry Center
From page A-1 Promise package includes a dedicated computer, Final Cut Pro software and a Nikon 5500 camera to be used for creating videos that tell the story of how learning takes place at the school. Art teacher Mike Weininger traveled to Chicago this summer for digital storytelling training, and he, along with social studies teacher Craig Outland, will meet with students twice a week to help them create digital stories. Approximately 25 students will participate, and they can choose between preproduction, production and postproduction. Future digital storyteller Spencer Foster hopes to work in postproduction. He’s made short films on a tablet, but he’s never used an iPad, so he was excited to get his hands on the device last week. Weininger thinks that working with students to find stories, write scripts and produce films supports one of Bearden Middle’s objectives as it moves toward the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme – making connections between school and the real world. “It’s a perfect storm for education this year.” Digital Promise representative Christine Yarzabek was on hand for the deployment. She plans to make multiple visits to the school and will be in constant contact with Kayla Canario, the school’s technology, pedagogy and content knowledge coach.
Beautiful & Affordable Garden Designs Professional Installation Exciting Outdoor Lighting Bed Remodeling Topnotch Weeding, Pruning & Mulching
Jay Strozier • 865.680.2076 • www.dreamgardens.us
PRESENTS
A-4 • OCTOBER 21, 2015 • BEARDEN Shopper news
Alabama remains a big deal Don’t choose Saturday as your wedding day. Try not die between now and then. The preacher might not be available. This is Alabama week. This is another opportunity for Tennessee to discover who it is. The game obviously means more to us than them. The Crimson Tide leads the series by 14. Just guessing, but the Vols probably think they can again stun the world. Well, maybe. Just guessing that Lane Kiffin sees Tennessee weaknesses that will lead to sure touchdowns. We don’t know how it will turn out but we know how it has been. Nick Saban is 8-0 against Tennessee. His teams have won by a combined 28395. During this little streak, Alabama has more national titles than Tennessee has winning seasons.
Marvin West
Here’s the real rub: Tennessee still measures itself against Alabama. Robert Neyland started that yardstick stuff, saying he could never tell about a young Volunteer until he had played against Alabama. With just a little help from Butch Jones and the orange, white and gray, this could again be an interesting rivalry. There are priceless landmarks, generations of respect, victory cigars, table dances and the infamous Memphis market which led to a federal conviction and bitter Alabama probation.
pentine 56-yard touchdown that remains one of the best ever on Shields-Watkins Field. Battered but unbowed: Alabama allAmerican Harry Gilmer took a terrible beating from Tennessee tackle Dick Huffman in 1946. Gilmer finally limped off the field – to a standing ovation from UT fans. Tipoff: Alabama scouts ■ Tidbits to claimed 1956 guard Bill remember Johnson tipped off TennesKicking contest, 1932: see plays. Tide defense was On a very wet Saturday, Be- told to watch foot alignment attie Feathers averaged 48 for clues. Alas and alas, yards on 21 punts. Johnny Johnson suffered a sprained Cain averaged 48.1 on 19 ankle in practice and did not – using the same soaked, play. Tennessee won, 14-0. slippery football. EventuClock stopper: Kenny ally Cain misfired. Feathers Stabler’s 1965 famous spike scored. Tennessee won, 7-3. saved just enough time for Famous ’39 run: John- Alabama to have won with ny Butler twice reversed his a field goal. There was a field and unraveled a ser- catch. Snake’s spike was Heroes of what used to be the Third Saturday of October: Gene McEver, George Cafego, Snake Stabler, Albert Dorsey, Steve Kiner, Johnnie Jones, Dale Jones, Peyton Manning, Peerless Price, Jay Graham, Casey Clausen and Phillip Fulmer (11-5 record). Not so good: Gary Wright, Condredge Holloway.
fourth down. Unusual punishment: Gary Wright, Tennessee kicker from Heflin, Ala., missed a short field goal, leaving the Tide to celebrate an 11-10 win in Knoxville. The cruel and heartless remember Gary as “Wide Wright.” Big beginning: Alabama grad Bill Battle, Tennessee coach at 29, led a romp over the Tide and legendary Paul Bryant in 1970. Vols picked off eight passes. That never happened again. Fumble: Tennessee dominated 58 minutes in 1972 but Alabama struck for two late touchdowns. Big play was a Holloway fumble. “Fumbling against Alabama was the worst of bad times,” said Peanut. “I remember Coach Battle telling me a man wasn’t really a man until he had made a fool of himself in front of 70,000 or so. I suppose that was the day I became a man.” Bad block: In 1990,
Tennessee’s late field-goal try was blocked. The ball rolled so far in the wrong direction, Alabama gained position for a winning field goal. Foul play: David Palmer scored a two-point conversion with 21 seconds left to give the Tide a dramatic 1717 tie. Alabama subsequently forfeited the game for using an ineligible player. Shockers: Manning and Kent once combined for an 80-yard touchdown on the opening play. Vol tailbacks Johnnie Jones and Jay Graham had very long TD runs. Peerless Price returned a kickoff 100 yards and changed the tense 1998 game into a rout. Miracle: It was fourth and 19 in the 2003 second overtime when Clausen connected with CJ Fayton and allowed the Vols to fight on. They won in five overtimes. No miracles lately. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com
Road costs soar while revenue stalls If legislative Democrats suggested raising taxes, every Republican would jump up to vote no. But since the GOP now controls every branch of state government, the responsibility to run the state falls on them. And their inexperience shows. There’s a crisis that’s getting worse fast in the state’s method of funding roads. Led by state Sen. Jim Tracy, legislators met in Knoxville last week to review concerns with local officials and the public. Tennessee is a pay-asyou-go state for road construction – one of just five states with no road debt. That’s great. But the TDOT budget is fueled by a 21.4-cent-per-gallon
proved 250 projects statewide, estimated to cost $6 billion. Of these, 80 percent of the design work and Sandra right-of-way acquisition is Clark completed. All that’s left to fund is construction, about 75 percent of the cost of each project. tax on gasoline (18.4-centsExamples include three per-gallon on diesel fuel). Knox County projects: The 21.4 cents yields $657.8 South: An estimated million per year. $271 million to improve Cities and counties share Alcoa Highway, a heav7.9 cents. “This is how ily traveled and treachercounties are funding their ous road. “That project roads,” said Bill Moore, a (12.5 miles from Cherokee former chief engineer for Trail at the University of TDOT. Tennessee Medical Center “Ten years ago it cost to the Knoxville airport in about $35,000 per mile to Blount County) has been direpave a county road; now vided into seven parts to acit costs $100,000 per mile.” commodate funding,” said Do the math. Moore. Alcoa Highway carMoore said TDOT has ap- ries 57,000 vehicles per day.
North: A fairly simple project to widen Highway 33 from Halls to the Knox/ Union county line, now under construction, is costing $30 million. The project’s next phase (Knox/Union county line to just south of Maynardville) will cost another $32.5 million. The highway serves 13,000 vehicles per day. West: Western Avenue (SR 62) has a widening project now underway. The next phase is reconstruction of a .08-mile section in downtown Knoxville at an estimated cost of $19.2 million. The road carries about 19,000 vehicles per day. A motorist driving 15,000 miles per year will pay about $160 in gasoline tax. As cars become more
Knox County Commissioner Brad Anders talks with state Sens. Jim Tracy (left), Randy McNally (right) and Susie Alcorn, executive director of Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance. Photo by S. Clark
fuel efficient and electric/ hybrid vehicles become more popular, a funding mechanism based on gallons of gasoline purchased
will stall or decrease. And these road projects will be pushed further into the future. Do the math.
1912 Pinnacle Pointe Way || Knoxville, TN 37922
Call (865) 297-4205
Up to 75 month months ths on 2016 to 2010 models
COME VISIT US AT OUR
NEW OFFICE! Or move your auto loan from another lender and get up to
NEW PATIENT OFFERS
FREE WHITENING with Enrichment’s Buy Back Program**
When you come in for a Cleaning, X-rays & Exam*
50
$
OR
EXAM, X-RAY & CLEANING*
www.DrBradWhite.com *APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Current rates quoted in effect as of 10/01/2015 and based on Enrichment’s Performance Based Pricing best rate. Additional rates and terms available. **New money only. Buy Back cash amount determined by loan amount. Some restrictions apply.
*Limit one offer per patient. New patients only. Restrictions may apply.
BEARDEN Shopper news • OCTOBER 21, 2015 • A-5
Democrats choose sides, but seem ready to unite The dance floor was jampacked with Democrats at Carleo’s the night of the first presidential debate, and nobody was dancing. Bernie Sanders ruled the night, or maybe it just seemed that way because his supporters were louder than Hillary Clinton’s crowd. Mostly younger, too.
Betty Bean Anthony Perry and Kyle Bobisch sneered in the general direction of Republican frontrunner Donald Trump, pointing out that he’s never been elected to anything, while their man Sanders is the longest-serving congressional independent in U.S. history and was returned to office with 70 percent of the vote last election. Are they worried about polls suggesting that it’ll be tough to sell a self-described socialist in a general election? “He polls great with me,”
Bobisch said. A couple of tables away Cheri Siler declared herself undecided. She said the debate might influence her vote. (Contacted afterward, she said she thought Clinton “won” the debate, but she was still undecided and wants more specifics from both frontrunners. She’s waiting to hear from Vice President Joe Biden, too.) Former state legislators Bill Owen and Bob Booker are bullish for Hillary. Owen said he was the first committed Clinton super delegate in 2008 and didn’t change his vote until he got a call from Hillary on the convention floor asking him to vote for frontrunner Obama. He said he once again considers himself Hillary’s first committed super delegate (assuming that the state executive committee, of which he is no longer a member, will allow him to keep his seat on the Democratic National Committee). Neither Owen nor Booker seemed worried about the prospect of Biden jumping into the race. Owen said
Longtime party activist Sylvia Woods is again supporting Clinton but said she’s delighted to see so many young people getting involved, no matter whom they support. Longtime social-justice activists Fran Ansley and Jim Sessions said they are keeping their options open, but Ansley was carrying a petition to get Sanders on the ballot for the Tennessee primary. Amanda Kruel, one of Sanders’ highest-profile local supporters, appeared to be having more fun than anybody at the debate. She predicted that Democrats Amanda Kruel is all in for will come together once the Sanders. nomination battle ends. “Both sides are excepBiden should stay on as vice tionally enthusiastic about president in the next Clin- our respective candidates, ton administration. Booker but more than anything I said the movement to draft think we all want what’s Biden reminds him of Fred best for our country, and at Thompson’s abortive presi- this point the fact is we all dential run. see any Democrat as better “It’s the same kind of than any Republican. Maystuff the Republicans did be I prefer chocolate cake, when they decided to go dig but if I can’t have it, I’ll gladup old gray Fred Thompson, ly have apple pie – especialwho really had no desire to ly if the only alternative is a run for president.” swift kick in the pants.”
BZA to Magpies: No butter and eggs for you! By Betty Bean Magpies Bakery owner Peg Hambright showed up at the October Board of Zoning Appeals with more than 50 supporters and an argument against the city’s ruling that the dancing egg and a stick of butter she wants to put on her roof are advertising, not art. Rooftop advertising is banned under the new sign ordinance, but Hambright’s position is that Ms. Egg and Mr. Butter are covered by a clause exempting art from the prohibition. She was dead in the water before she opened her mouth. BZA member Charlie Van Beke delivered the preemptive coup de grace with an announcement that public discussion of the issue has been based on media error: “It doesn’t matter what’s been in the newspapers. The question is, is it advertising? It doesn’t matter if it’s art.” Van Beke’s pronouncement contradicted the explanation provided this summer by Plans Review and Inspections Director Peter Ahrens when he denied the Magpies application. “It came down to whether the sign was art or just advertising. As we looked
Magpies owner Peg Hambright, left, speaks to supporters before last week’s Knoxville BZA meeting. Photo by Betty Bean
at their website, it almost seemed that the egg and the butter became a logo, almost like a Nike ‘swoosh.’ Where you see the butter and egg dancing, you think of Magpies, and that’s how they are trying to brand their business. That would be considered advertising,” Ahrens said. Hambright said she sup-
ported the new sign ordinance and believed the exemption for works of art would allow the figures she designed to mount on the 13-foot-tall metal scaffolding that was on the roof when she bought the building seven years ago. She said she contacted all her neighbors – several of whom came to the BZA meeting to support her – and made the rounds of nearby neighborhood and business associations to explain her plan. “It was so heartening to see so many people from my community in their red T-shirts come in the middle of a Thursday afternoon and pay to park downtown.” Her proposal drew opposition from former City Council member Carlene Malone, representing Fountain City Town Hall and Community Forum, and from Joyce Feld, a board member of Scenic Knoxville
and a member of the taskforce that crafted the sign ordinance. Both Malone and Feld said it was tough to oppose a request from a respected business owner who is considered an asset to the community, but both were adamant that the sign ordinance should not be interpreted to accommodate Hambright’s request. “Knoxville cannot be governed by winks and nods,” Malone said. “What’s next, dancing forks and knives? Dancing bottles? “The definition of advertising is not new … What is new is the recent prohibition against roof signs.” Feld said the task force was unanimous about prohibiting rooftop signs. Hambright said she and her husband, Scott Carpenter, are deciding whether to appeal the BZA decision to City Council.
GOSSIP AND LIES
■ That acceptance of diversity is a shrewd diss of extremists who are willing to shutter government if they don’t get their way.
■ U.S. Rep. Jimmy Duncan held his own with the WBIRTV pundits who tried to pin the ills of the national Republican Party onto his shoulders. ■ Duncan opined that “not all Republicans can be as conservative as I am.”
Pansy Fest October 24 Welcome to our Growing Fields! Pick from thousands of pansies in your favorite varieties & colors on Saturdays in October!
s Pl•uBulbs
• Trees & shrubs for Fall Planting
• Refreshments • Consultations with Experts •Tours of the Davenport Farm & Cemetery
Stanley’s Greenhouse Family-Owned Since 1919
STANLEY’S SECRET GARDEshNore 305 S. North -5 Tues-Sat, 10 558-5751
Come see us, you won’t be disappointed! M-F 8-5 • Sat 9-5 Open Sun 1-5 now through December
www.StanleysGreenhouses.com
573-9591
3029 Davenport Road • 5 minutes from downtown
NO SALES TAX ON PLANTS!
DIRECTIONS: Take I-40 James White Parkway exit. Right on Sevier Ave at end of bridge. 1 mile left on Davenport, 1 mile Stanley’s on right.
■ Doug Harris, school board chair, says a return to six class periods each day for high schools can be phased in so no teachers are laid off. ■ Jim McIntyre, superintendent, says the change could save
government Kincannon won’t seek school board seat ■ Indya Kincannon, former chair of the Knox County school board who now works for Mayor Rogero, is back in Knoxville after she and her family lived for a year in Ljubljana, Kincannon Slovenia. Her husband, Ben Barton, a University of Tennessee law professor for 14 years, was on a Fulbright Scholarship at the University of Ljubljana teaching comparative law. Over coffee at Old City Java we discussed her exciting year in Slovenia, formerly a part of Yugoslavia. She taught Spanish, writing and history at the international school there. Their two daughters, Dahlia, 14, and Georgia, 12, were with them. The family visited 14 countries while in Europe, including Poland, Italy, Croatia, Austria and Hungary. They had visits from 17 Knoxvillians over the year there. The children attended a K-12 school with just 110 students. Kincannon said she would not run for the school board and feels that Tracie Sanger is doing a good job and is “an independent voice.” She said it is too soon to decide whether to seek another office, but she likes public service, which she is doing by working at the City County Building for $60,000 a year. ■ Forbes is out with the 400 richest Americans, and the list includes several Tennesseans. Heading the list at No. 54 is Nashville’s Thomas Frist at $8.7 billion; next is Martha Ingram at $4.3 billion; then Fred Smith at $3.5 billion; Knoxville’s Jimmy Haslam at $2.8 billion; Brad Kelley of Franklin at $2.2 billion; Jeffrey Lorberbaim of Chattanooga at $2.2 billion; Forest Preston of Cleveland at $2.1 billion; and Gov. Bill Haslam at $2.1 billion, which is No. 327 on the list of 400. the system $6 million a year. ■ As Sam Anderson always said, with 85 percent of the KCS budget going to personnel, significant cuts will hit personnel. ■ Attrition used to mean a teacher retiring after 30 years; in today’s environment attrition can mean showing up at a school board meeting in a red T-shirt.
Victor Ashe
■ Susan Shieh, owner of Shay Properties, died May 10, but at her request there was no mention in the local media. In addition to being fluent in Mandarin and English, she was fluent in Japanese. She championed Knoxville’s sister-city program, especially with Muroran in Japan, which she visited. The Shiehs made a major capital gift for the 30-foot Pagoda at Tiger Forest. It will be a dramatic focal point for visitors at the Knoxville Zoo. ■ Derrick Schofield probably has a limited future as corrections commissioner in the Haslam cabinet. With all the management issues arising around our prisons and legislative inquiries growing, the buck stops with him or the governor. Since he works for the governor, he is likely to go first. Issues with the Corrections Department seem only to worsen. How much water can this ship take on before the governor decides to throw the captain (Schofield) overboard? He has become an issue as much as other issues facing the Corrections Department, which are very serious. Former wardens and guards have boldly stated he told them to change their stories when talking to the media. If true, this is grounds for dismissal. ■ Early voting for the Nov. 3 city elections continues to be low. If one wants to avoid this in the future then moving the date of the elections is the only viable option to increase voter participation. ■ Tennessee Clean Water Network, led by Renee Hoyos, has a new website that is much improved at tcwn.org. Check it out. This writer serves on the TCWN board. ■ “The question is, is it advertising? It doesn’t matter if it’s art,” said a BZA member of Peg Hambright’s dancing eggs and butter. ■ If the city didn’t mean to exempt art from the sign ordinance, then why is the exemption there? And who decides what is art? ■ Bureaucrats are better at reading rules than seeing art.
A-6 • OCTOBER 21, 2015 • BEARDEN Shopper news
SENIOR NOTES ■ Cumberland Estates Recreation Center 4529 Silver Hill Drive 588-3442 Offerings include: Senior Walkers, 10:30 a.m., Monday-Friday. ■ Frank R. Strang Senior Center 109 Lovell Heights Road 670-6693 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Offerings include: card games; exercise programs; dance classes; watercolor classes; Tai Chi; mahjong; senior-friendly computer classes. The center’s lounge/resource area contains a lending library, puzzle table, Green Mountain Coffee, television, and a “Senior Services” resource wall.
Football at Morning Pointe Morning Pointe of Lenoir City residents hosted an energetic pep rally at the assisted-living community before a recent University of Tennessee game. Eight residents were cheerleaders who led the entire community in Vol cheers and “Rocky Top.” Pictured are: (back) Rose Inman, Joan Hardwick, Nelle Nappier, Willie Fair, Betty Brown, Vera Mosey; (front) June Terrell, UT intern Harper Bruens, Evelyn Deason and life enrichment director Lori Zepeda.
Fall activities abound
Register for: AAA’s Roadwise: “Safe Driving for Mature Operators,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m. ThursdayFriday, Oct. 29-30; Covenant Health Lunch and Learn: “Best Foot Forward: Understanding Foot Pain,” noon Wednesday, Oct. 28 (RSVP: 541-4500). ■ John T. O’Connor Senior Center 611 Winona St. 523-1135 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
■
Lavonda Cantrell of Beverly Park Place, bingo guy Wayne Sutphin and Samantha Beals prepare to start a bingo game at Elmcroft of Halls.
Offerings include: Card games, billiards, senior fitness, book club, blood pressure checks, bingo, Friday night dances. ■ Larry Cox Senior Center 3109 Ocoee Trail 546-1700 Monday-Friday Hours vary Offerings include: exercise programs; bingo; arts and crafts classes. Register for: Fall Covered Dish “M” Bingo, noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22; surprise trip, Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Music at Morning Pointe Jazz musician Kelle Jolly, shown here with her niece, Maggie Johnson, and entertaining for residents of The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Powell, arranged a donation of two iPods and two sets of headphones from the Ukulele Club of Knoxville so residents can experience iPod Music Therapy. Millie Odle invited Jolly to entertain residents, and she promised to return.
Open House at Elmcroft of Halls
Staff and residents of Elmcroft Assisted Living of Halls will host an open house 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, to introduce the new administrator, Chris Tharp, and medical director, Dr. Jeff Summers. Several health-care and other senior-focused providers will set up information booths to introduce their services. Samantha Beals said 10 professionals or companies are confirmed including three home health-care providers, a sitter service, two hospice providers and attorney Monica Franklin, who will discuss veterans’ benefits and setting up a power of attorney. “It’s open to the community to gather information about senior care,” said Beals. Refreshments will be served.
■
Sale at Summit
Amazing jewelry, paintings, pottery, singing, dancing, food and fun is promised for the community room at Summit Towers 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Start your holiday shopping early. Summit Towers is at 201 Locust St. downtown, just a couple of blocks from Market Square. Items will include cross-stitch, paintings, original jewelry, baked goods, original pottery, stuffed dolls and crochet. ■
Neurobics
Exercise your brain 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Morning Pointe of Lenoir City. Neurobics is the use of multisensory stimulation to keep your brain active, allowing a person to grow more brain mass. RSVP to Jenna Massa at 865-988-7373.
MEDICARE IS COMPLICATED!
LET US MAKE
IT EASY! FREE EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS WITH SENIOR FINANCIAL GROUP Are you turning 65 soon and confused about your Medicare options? Senior Financial Group and Summit Medical Group can help you understand your Medicare options.
CALL: (865) 777-0153 Call to reserve your spot today: 11304 Station West Dr. Knoxville, 37934 www.sfgmedicare.com
faith
BEARDEN Shopper news • OCTOBER 21, 2015 • A-7
A little child People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. (Mark 10: 13-14 NRV)
Westminster Presbyterian Church recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special service and luncheon on the grounds. Photo by Debbie Bendy
By Carol Shane There was music in the air and convivial fellowship and food as Westminster Presbyterian Church celebrated its 50th anniversary. The church has long fostered a lively arts community within its membership. Included in the celebration were the Westminster Strings and Westminster Choristers as well as the boys’, girls’, chancel, alumni, hand-bell and brass choirs. Established in 1965, the congregation first worshipped at Rocky Hill Elementary School until Christmas Eve 1966, when the initial phase of the building was dedicated at the church’s present Northshore Drive location. Kitchen and classroom space, a larger sanctuary and a connector/art gallery space
were added later. The partially wooded grounds also feature a prayer path and labyrinth for quiet reflection and meditation. The Oct. 4 event, led by WPC’s senior minister the Reverend Dr. Buran Phillips, was the culmination of a year of celebrations in which missions, education, worship, music and arts, and fellowship activities all remembered Westminster’s past. “It is exciting to see the Lord’s work in people of all ages, whether you are 2 or 92,” says church office manager Renee Wiesenhuegel. “We all took part in the celebration.” Of special note during the service was the offertory
anthem, “Dona Nobis Pacem,” composed by one of the church’s own, Edward Rader. It’s the final movement of his larger work, “Mass for World Peace.” Rader was for many years a leading tenor in WPC’s chancel choir and an enthusiastic advocate for the church’s music program. Organist Eileen Rudd and WPC’s choirmaster/ organist Peter van Eenam played the magnificent Richards, Fowkes and Co.’s Opus 7 organ. A special banner designed and made by church members graced the wall in the chancel. The service was followed by luncheon on the lawn under sunny skies.
As they move on into the Christmas season, church members are cognizant of their history and their blessings. “We’re all connected here,” says Wiesenhuegel, who has been a church member since 1998. “It’s an awesome place.” Send story suggestions to news@shopper newsnow.com.
FAITH NOTES Special services ■ Westside Unitarian Universalist Church, 616 Fretz Road, holds meditation services 6:30 p.m. each second and fourth Wednesday. Includes quiet reflection, simple music and readings. Info: westsideuuc.org.
Vendors needed ■ Ball Camp Baptist Church, 2412 Ball Camp Byington
There are parts of the Church who maintain that Jesus was an only child; that Mary remained a virgin her entire life. However, it is possible to read the Christmas story as proof that Jesus was not an only child, because he is clearly identified as Mary’s “firstborn,” not simply her “son,” which implies that there were subsequent births. Jesus refers to his “brothers,” (Matthew 13:55). The same passage refers to “all his sisters.” So, Jesus had siblings, and as the eldest, I am sure he did his share of child care. He knew how to hold a child on his lap. The story of Jesus blessing the children made me begin to wonder. And imagine. I wouldn’t be surprised if, during the Sermon on the Mount, a baby got restless, hungry or tired. Did Jesus take him onto
Road, is seeking vendors for its “Holiday Bazaar” to be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Booths are $30 and $50. Application deadline: Oct. 31. Info/application: Amanda, Awright5237@gmail.com. ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7754 Oak Ridge Highway, is seeking vendors for the annual Craft Fair to be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 in the family life center. Spaces: $40. Bring
Cross Currents
Lynn Pitts
his lap, rock him, soothe him, let him drift off to sleep, then hand him back to his mama? Did that start a line of children coming to be cuddled? What a lovely thought! Earlier in Mark’s Gospel, Jesus provided food for one crowd. Why not child care? Imagine Jesus bouncing a toddler on his knee while he taught the people “many things” (Mark 6:34)! I hope, with all my heart, that some of those children remembered that day as long as they lived, and that some of them grew up to be preachers, teachers, and apostles!
your own table or rent one for $10. Info/reservations: 690-1060.
Youth programs ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, hosts Morning Breakfast and Afternoon Hang Out for youth each Tuesday. Breakfast and Bible study, 7:20 a.m.; Hang Out Time, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Info: 6901060 or beaverridgeumc.org.
Enjoy the Perfect Steak Tonight.
R O C K Y
H I L L
7545 Northshore Drive Knoxville, TN 37919 865.694.9696 Hours: Mon - Thurs: 11am - 10:00pm Fri - Sat: 11am - 10:30pm Sun: 11am - 9pm
www.SullivansFineFood.com www.facebook.com/ SullivansFineFoodatRockyHill COME BREAK BREAD WITH US!
5
$
R O C K Y
Off
with purchase of your next meal
H I L L
Offer valid at Sullivan’s Rocky Hill store only. Not valid with other offers. Expires / /15
@home audio-video Aubrey’s Bennett Galleries Bistro by the Tracks Blackhorse Pub and Brewery Dead End BBQ drink Est8te G&G Interiors Gourmet’s Market Kimball’s Jewelers Knoxville Montessori School Haun | Laing Keller Williams Realty M.S. McClellan Naples Italian Restaurant Persian Galleries Pink Pomegranate Home Sole in the City Southern Market The District Gallery & Framery Westwood Antique & Design Market Shopper News
kids
A-8 • OCTOBER 21, 2015 • BEARDEN Shopper news
Family movie night at West Hills Skylar Baxter and Malaysia Thomas get cozy on a blanket waiting for the movie to start during West Hills Elementary School’s family movie night fundraiser. A comic strip contest was held prior to show time, and refreshments were served throughout the evening.
Even as adults, siblings Todd Kelly Jr. and Clarke Kelly still use their family’s mantra “Kellys are not quitters.” Photos submitted
Kelly discusses ‘thorns and roses’ West Valley Middle School PTA’s Five Cups of Coffee series continued last week with a familiar face as guest speaker. School principal Renee Kelly Kelly switched hats for a bit and discussed the balance of academics and athletics from a parent’s point of view. A mom of two, Kelly shared parenting lessons she and her husband, Todd Kelly Sr., learned while raising their son and daughter. She was a teacher at the time, and her spouse was the coach of their son’s football team. “We are imperfect parents raising imperfect kids in a very challenging time,” she said as she gave a top 10 list of parenting tips learned firsthand. The top five include setting realistic goals and establishing clear expectations for performance at home, in the classroom and on the field. Regardless of performance, though, Kelly said to always love unconditionally. “Sometimes my kids didn’t need me to say a lot. Sometimes it was enough for me to say, ‘I love you and I believe in you unconditionally.’ ” The Kellys also devel-
Masks of a character from “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” were available for silly photos. Pictured in disguise are Ani, Kaya, Erin and Jeff Larsen. Photos by J. Acuff
Sara Barrett oped a mantra, “Kellys are not quitters,” but they discuss together the difference between “quitting” and “letting go.” Give yourself and others permission to make a mistake. “Not only do I say this to my kids, there are times when they say it to me,” she said. A tip she borrowed from Michelle Obama is to always find the rose among the thorns. “Always ask, ‘What beautiful thing happened from the bad thing?’ ” When her daughter raised an “F” grade to a “C,” they celebrated the “C.” “Looking back, picking them up, dusting them off and putting them back down is probably where they had their greatest success,” she said. Kelly’s son, Todd Kelly Jr., is now 20 and playing defensive back for the University of Tennessee and her daughter, Clarke Kelly, is 22 with a B.A. in telecommunications and film from the University of Alabama. WVMS PTA’s Five Cups continues Oct. 22 with a coffee social at 8 a.m. followed by a speaker who has not yet been announced. Info: http://westvalleyptsa. org/.
Preparing for a great skate Micah Foster, Ariah Lanum, Bonnie Dudley, Camron Nipper, Amy Wagner, Alia Smith, Morgan Newman and Chloe Wagner will represent Knoxville Figure Skating Club in a regional competition in Fort Wayne, Ind. Also competing but not pictured are Jenna Schoonheim and Eunyoung Hong. Photo submitted
KIDS NOTES ■ The Episcopal School of Knoxville will host an admissions open house 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. Info: Alice Harris, 218-4494, or esknoxville.org. ■ West Hills Elementary participates in the following programs to help raise money for the school: General Mills “BoxTops for Education,” Campbell’s “Labels for Education,” and linking Food City ValuCards, Kroger Plus Cards and Target Red Cards to the school for points. Info: 539-7850.
Every Day We’re Shuckin’ Em All-Day Daily Specials! FRESH OYSTER MONDAY
$2 Blue Point & $1 Chesapeake Oysters $5 Martinis • $1.99 Domestic Drafts
TACO TUESDAY Two Shuck Tacos $5.99 (Choice of Fish or Shrimp) • $1.99 Domestic Drafts
PO BOY/CHEESEBURGER WEDNESDAY Choice of Fish, Shrimp or Oyster Po Boy or Cheeseburger including Fries $5.99
SUNDAY
Happy Hour All Day SUNDAY BRUNCH 11AM – 3PM
$3
BLOODY MARYS & MIMOSAS
NEW EXPANDED HAPPY HOUR Mon–Fri. 11AM–6PM All Day Sunday
5200 Kingston Pike • 219-5714 (next to Nama Sushi Bar) A NAMA AFFILIATED CONCEPT
shuckrawbar.com
Popcorn with the mayor Cub Scout pack 39 was selling popcorn for the Great Smoky Mountain Council of the Boy Scouts of America’s annual fundraiser when Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero stopped by their stand outside of Kroger in Bearden. Pack 39 uses proceeds from popcorn sales to cover yearly supplies including patches the Scouts earn and camping supplies. Pictured with Mayor Rogero are Cub Scouts Zoller and Rex Mayshark. To purchase popcorn, contact Cubmaster Anthony Crist, 323-6590 or email p39cubmaster@gmail. com. Photo submitted
weekender
BEARDEN Shopper news • OCTOBER 21, 2015 • A-9
Horror Fest’s back
but not totally black
By Betsy Pickle
Knoxville Horror Film Fest 7 will have plenty of screams, but it will also show films that are “lighthearted” and “fun.” That’s the word from festival director William Mahaffey and fest producer Nick Huinker. “A lot of people aren’t into horror films,” says Mahaffey. “A lot of the films we’re showing are more lighthearted or comedy. We try to balance it out.” The festival opens at 6:30 p.m. Friday and continues at noon Saturday at Downtown West. At 6 p.m. Sunday, it moves to Scruffy City Hall for screenings of vintage horror films “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and “Death Spa.” The event wraps up with an after-fest party complete with an ’80s horror costume contest, a scream queen contest and the awards ceremony. Several filmmakers will attend and do questionand-answer sessions. One of the fest’s most
popular attractions is the Grindhouse Grind-out, a timed filmmaking competition in which teams create grindhouse-style trailers in an assigned genre. Twelve teams, including one from Murfreesboro, turned in films. “One of the reasons we started the Grindhouse Grind-out is that we never
Prize-winning play at UT A UT graduate student will play all 35 roles in a Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play at the Clarence Brown Theatre’s Carousel Theatre. Brian Gligor will present “I Am My Own Wife” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23 and 24, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Carousel. “I Am My Own Wife,” by Doug Wright, tells the true story of Charlotte Von Mahlsdorf, an East Ber-
lin antiques collector and transgender person who endured both the Nazi and Communist regimes. Shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Wright began a series of interviews with Von Mahlsdorf and found himself quickly entranced by her fascinating and controversial story. Gligor received a $10,000 grant from the College of Arts and Sciences for the project, which is his master’s thesis.
‘Nevermore’ By Carol Shane Halloween approaches, and costume parties are in the planning. But the main event of the night is always trick-or-treating, and the main participants are the kids. It’s only fitting, then, that the Knoxville Children’s Theatre will present “Quoth the Raven: the Tales of Edgar Allan Poe,” a story drawn from the stories and poems of the original king
of horror, beginning this Friday. KCT artistic director Dennis Perkins wrote the script for the production, which is “a story loosely drawn from Poe’s life that incorporates three of his stories – ‘Hop-Frog,’ ‘The Tell-Tale Heart’ and ‘The Cask of Amontillado’ – and five poems – ‘The Raven,’ ‘Annabel Lee,’ ‘The Conqueror Worm,’ ‘The Bells’ and ‘Song.’
‘Post-Electric’ play “Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play,” will be performed in the Clarence Brown Theatre’s Lab Theatre Oct. 28 to Nov. 15. Because the Lab Theatre seats only 125, patrons should purchase tickets quickly as performances do sell out. In “Mr. Burns,” strangers bond by recreating an episode of “The Simpsons” in a contemporary America without power, and memories of Marge and Homer become the basis for shaping a new society as the play travels decades into the future. Two previews for “Mr. Burns” are Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 28-29, followed by opening night Friday, Oct. 30. Info: 865-974-5161 or clarencebrowntheatre.com.
R
“Deathgasm” will screen at the opening night of Knoxville Horror Film Fest 7.
get a lot of local films, and we wanted to generate that more,” says Mahaffey. “And people really like to do the contests here … It’s become one of our most popular things.” Including the Sunday lineup, seven features will be screened. Friday night will include “Tales of Halloween,” an
Gligor met people who knew Von Mahlsdorf and was able to visit the country home that she renovated into a museum, which acts as the setting for the play. Tickets are free to the public but should be reserved in advance. Reservations can be made by emailing IWifeKnoxville@ gmail.com. After they are distributed to patrons with reservations, tickets will be He used part of the money available on a first-come, to travel to Berlin to conduct first-served basis. research on Von Mahlsdorf. Info: iwifeknoxville.com
heartfelt film and you bond with the characters watching it. But it’s insanely gory, like a Troma film.” M o r e than 150 short films were submitted for the festival, Huinker and the organizers say it was tough to pare them down. Some will show before features and the grind-out; others will be screened in blocks. Huinker and Mahaffey both worked at Downtown West years ago, and they’re happy to be able to present shorts there, especially since most people only get to view them online. “It’s great to sit there with an audience and watch them,” says Huinker. Day and weekend passes are available at knoxvillehorrorfest.com and via a link from the fest’s Facebook page. Tickets for individual screenings will be available at the theater.
‘Steve Jobs’ Michael Fassbender plays the late CEO of Apple in “Steve Jobs,” a biopic that goes behind the scenes to reveal the trials and triumphs of the tech genius. Danny Boyle directed the film, which also stars Kate Winslet and Seth Rogen. “Steve Jobs” opens Friday in local theaters.
“We weave all the works into the story as a part of the action, and most of the poems work that way, too.” The story is told through a series of memories, flashbacks, dreams and nightmares as well as events in the play’s present time, roughly 1840. “The plot, if you can call it that, moves back and forth through time, in and out of Edgar’s memories to create an understanding – fictional, of course – of what gave Poe his macabre bent. “Was he vengeful, warped by emotion or drink or was he just mad? That’s what the play explores. It’s a theatrical piece that’s often a little creepy and has a few good scares for Halloween.” An education-based nonprofit, The Knoxville Children’s Theatre produces professional plays for children, by children. The organization is committed to providing opportunities for children to acquire and hone skills that enhance creative thinking, public speaking, The Knoxville Children’s Theatre gets creepy with their producproject management, per- tion of “Quoth the Raven: the Tales of Edgar Allan Poe,” which sonal responsibility, leader- runs through Nov. 8. Photo submitted
e t a t o
865
anthology film, and “Deathgasm,” a horror film from New Zealand. “It’s like a splatter comedy, like early Peter Jackson or Sam Raimi films,” says Mahaffey. “It’s about a black metal band that conjures a demon accidentally.” Saturday’s films include “Sun Choke,” starring ’80s scream queen Barbara
Crampton. Mahaffey describes it as “kind of a psycholog ic a l horror film.” Mahaffey and Huinker are both excited about showing “ I nt e r i o r,” the debut feature from Mahaffey director Zachary Beckler of Orlando. They’ve shown two of his shorts at previous festivals. “All of his films tie in together,” says Mahaffey. “They’re all in the same universe and involve the same haunting at this house, but they’re three different perspectives to it. “It’s really good. It’s very low budget, but it’s really scary. It’s one of the scarier horror films I’ve seen recently.” Saturday will also bring “Turbo Kid,” “which is kind of like ‘Mad Max.’ It’s set in a post-apocalyptic future. It’s more lighthearted. It manages to balance tones really well because it’s a really
ship and team work. KCT fosters a creative atmosphere where imagination thrives, self-esteem develops, and students learn the many life lessons that creative dramatics can teach. “We’re currently in rehearsal to try and send a shiver up your spine!” says the organization’s Facebook page and indeed, what better time of year is there for such an ambition? “Quoth the Raven: the Tales of Edgar Allan Poe” will be performed at 7 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 23, at 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. Subsequent performances will follow this format: Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 1 and 5 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m., with the last performance on Sunday, Nov. 8. All performances take place at the Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 East Churchwell Avenue in Knoxville. Info: 865-208-3677 or knoxvillechildrenstheatre. com. Send story suggestions to news@shopper newsnow.com.
FALL RIVER CRUISES Enjoy all the fall beauty that Knoxville has to offer!
designer consignment parlor
Upscale Consignment Event! Now through October 31 Several never-before-worn pieces from: Marc by Marc Jacobs, Gucci, Trina Turk, Salvatore Ferragamo, D&G, to name a few. 5119 Kingston Pike, 2nd floor • 11am - 6pm daily email rotate865@gmail.com for more information
• Deluxe Dinner Cruise: featuring our famous Prime Rib (Friday & Saturday) • Murder Mystery Cruise: where someone has met an untimely death and we need your help to solve the mystery (Thursday) • Game Day Cruises: GO VOLS! • Private Party Cruises: for weddings, reunions and more
Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Cruise, too! Accepting reservations now.
Please call for reservations (865)525-7827 Ask about our guarantee window seats
www.tnriverboat.com
A-10 • OCTOBER 21, 2015 • BEARDEN Shopper news
Still on the firing line By Ronnie Mincey I’ve heard him preach on The Prodigal Son many times, and it is my favorite sermon of his. Each time he preaches it I wait eagerly for my favorite verse, Luke 15:17 KJV: “. . . How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hungry [sic]!” When Pastor Oliver Wolfenbarger agreed to officiate our wedding, I told him I thought it proper as I had known him most of my life and he had married or buried most of my father’s “side of the house.” He replied that he had known me my entire life and was at the hospital when I was born. And he has continued to be there – when I was seven and visited with family in
Knoxville and first heard him preach at Hoitt Avenue Baptist; when he conducted prayer meeting at our house to minister to my father; on “The Way of Life” broadcast many Saturday afternoons from 1 until 1:30 on WKXV radio, AM 900; and on my at least annual visits to Loveland Baptist to get my “dose of Wolfenbarger.” For close to six decades this Man of God has dedicated his life to the Gospel. Dynamic though he is, his method is not to drag or scare “sheep into the fold.” I view him as a “cheerleader for Jesus,” never judgmental, always an encourager in how good the Christian way of life really is. I have heard Billy Graham called “The Presidents’
Pastor,” as he has conferred personally to so many throughout his ministry. Oliver Wolfenbarger has without doubt been the “Mincey Family Pastor,” even to those who were not actually his church members. A lot of my family attended Hoitt Avenue when Preacher Wolfenbarger pastored there, and it was a blow to us all when he was called to Morristown. How thrilled we were when he was called back to Knoxville to pastor Loveland. Yesterday was his 86th birthday, and he is in his 35th year as pastor of Loveland.Additionally, his radio broadcast is still on the air, same day, time and station. The Preacher says that some occasionally ask him
when he plans to retire. He says he doesn’t have plans to retire, he’s making plans to refire!” One of the things that has undoubtedly sustained the Pastor over the years is his sense of humor, a most endearing trait. We “get tickled” at him frequently. He said a lady once told him not to be hurt when we laugh, but that if he could see himself the way we do he would understand. He said he thought, “If you could see yourselves the way I do, you’d understand why I act this way!” Bad as I sometimes am, I hate to think where I’d be without his guidance. His teaching has always comforted, especially when I felt my own lacking. Next I return to the classroom to remember one instrumental in teaching me composition.
News from the Rotary Guy
End Polio Now By Tom King World
Rotary & Polio Day in K nox v i l le , in the United States and around the world is Saturday, Oct. 24. T h e seven RoTom King tary clubs in Knoxville will celebrate Purple Pinky Day this week. This is a major part of Rotary’s “End Polio Now” campaign. In India when a child receives the polio vaccine, his or her pinky finger gets a purple stain to show that they’ve been vaccinated. Knoxville Rotarians will have a polio information booth on Market Square on Saturday, Oct. 24, and for a $5 donation people can get their pinky fingers colored purple to support this effort. The money raised will help fight polio. On Friday, Oct. 23, past District Gov. Jack Bailey of Oak Ridge and District 6780 Gov. Beth Stubbs of Knoxville will be on the Hallerin Hilton Hill radio show (which airs 5:30-10 a.m. on NewsTalk 98.7), to discuss Rotary’s fight against polio and to promote the Purple Pinky Day booth in Market Square. ■
Rick Barnes to speak on Oct. 27
UT’s new head basketball coach, Rick Barnes, will speak at the Oct. 27 meeting of the Rotary Club of Knoxville at noon at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Parking is free. Lunch is $11, payable in cash or check at the door. You must RSVP by emailing the club’s office at kxrotary@bellsouth.net by noon Friday, Oct. 23.
■
Smoak wants to watch Smoak
David Smoak, Farragut town administrator and a member of Farragut Rotary, is dialed into the Major League Baseball playoffs. His younger brother, Justin, is a first baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays, who are playing the Kansas City Royals for the American League title. David wanted to know why he could not watch the games at his office on cable channel FS1. “I asked Allison Myers (the town’s budget officer) why I couldn’t watch it on cable, and she said, ‘Well, because you cut cable TV out of the budget.’ ” ■
Newsy notes
North Knoxville Rotary will not meet at Litton’s for lunch on Thursday, Oct. 22. Instead, the club will have a cookout after work (same day) at the home of Chris and Robin Rohwer in Halls. … David Dooley just wrapped up another successful golf tourney for North Knox Rotary, raising some $15,000 for the club’s signature project, the Cerebral Palsy group home in Fountain City. Tom King is a retired Scripps Howard newspaper editor who worked at the News Sentinel from 1974 to 1987 and was the editor of newspapers in El Paso, Texas, and Redding, Calif. He is a 25-year Rotarian and past president of the Rotary Club of Farragut.
BIZ NOTES ■ Rick Pope has joined Joseph Construction as a project manager. With nearly 20 years of sales and operations experience, Pope most recently was the building services manager at Ruby Tuesday Pope Inc. He holds a bachelor’s degree from UT and has worked at Lowe’s and The Home Depot. ■ Nate Naugle, director of Cole Neuroscience Center at UT Medical Center, has received the American College of Healthcare Executives Early Career Healthcare Executive Regent’s Naugle Award during the ACHE Awards Breakfast at the Tennessee Hospital Association’s annual meeting in Nashville. He holds an MBA from UT.
■ The son of missionary parents, Naugle spent most of his childhood in England and South Africa. He is an active member of the Temple Baptist Church in Powell where he and his family are involved in various ministry activities. ■ He and his wife, Mary Elizabeth, have been married for 16 years and reside in Powell with their five sons, Ethan, Ben, Noah, Simon and Luke. ■ R. Brent Harbin, D.P.M., podiatrist, has joined the medical staff of Tennova, based at Turkey Creek Medical Center. Dr. Harbin has been in private practice in Maryville since 2004. He provides Harbin comprehensive surgical and non-surgical care for a wide variety of foot and ankle problems. He specializes in the treatment of sports-related injuries, deformity correction and diabetic foot care, with an emphasis on amputation prevention.
Tiger-Rock offers free events Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of West Knoxville will be hosting several free events Saturday, Oct. 24, designed for children, women and families of all ages. The facility is at 9111B Executive Park Drive. All are invited. ■ Women’s Self-Defense and Empowerment Seminar: This program starts at 9:30 a.m., lasts for 60 minutes and will be taught by Kaitie Kurdizel, Tiger-Rock world Taekwondo champion, and Josh Hazelip, criminologist and senior 4th Degree Black Belt. The program is designed to teach basic self-defense as well as different empowerment strategies exclusively for females ages 13 and
older. ■ Breaking Boards for Breast Cancer: This seminar will start at 11 a.m. and last for approximately 60 minutes. Kids and adults of all ages can break a “pink” board for breast cancer. Instructors will teach students how to break boards safely. This is a free seminar, but boards cost $2.50 (or five for $10) with all proceeds going to a local charity that supports Breast Cancer Awareness. ■ Halloween Party: The annual party is 6-9 p.m. with prizes for best costume, best creative Halloweenthemed food dishes, and dance-off contest. Info or to register: WestKnox TigerRock@gmail.com
business
BEARDEN Shopper news • OCTOBER 21, 2015 • A-11
Jay Nations and Jack Stiles, co-owners of Raven Records & Magpies Bakery owner Peggy Hambright is looking forward to Rarities, hope Open Streets Knoxville will benefit businesses as Ron Justus, at left, with the award presented by Rotary Club well as bicyclists. the fun of Open Streets. Photos by Betsy Pickle of Bearden President Tom Daughtrey, right, in appreciation for his participation in the club’s vocational month series. Photo by
Businesses open to concept of Open Streets Coulter & Justus in Leonard Knight
By Betsy Pickle
The difference between open and closed seems, well, open and shut. But even though Open Streets Knoxville this Sunday will close down – to motorized vehicles – a mile of Central Street, businesses along the corridor are looking forward to the expected influx of cyclists and pedestrians. “I’m very excited about it,” says Peggy Hambright, owner of Magpies Bakery, 846 N. Central St. “I think it’s going to be great for this corridor. “It’s a great way to get people down here to see all the new stuff that’s been popping up in the last year or two.” Jay Nations, co-owner of Raven Records & Rarities, 1200 N. Central St., says that having the street filled with pedestrians means his store has a good chance to make an impression. “People tend to poke their head in a shop if they’re walking by more than if they’re in a car,” says Nations, tongue only halfway in cheek. Open Streets, which
takes place 1-4 p.m. Sunday, was organized by Bike Walk Knoxville and inspired by similar cyclist/pedestrian events that have taken root in cities across the United States and throughout Europe. More than a street festival, it aims to encourage physical activity and consideration of alternative transportation, share safety tips and promote local businesses. Many businesses will have special activities in addition to their regular goods and services. There will be plenty of room to move, along with guidance in doing so, with everything from a bike rodeo and bocce ball to Tai Chi demos and yoga classes. Several vendors will have bikes for rent. Most activities will be family friendly, and nearly everything but food is free. “We’re going to set up a tent and have some games,” says Hambright. She’s thought of “a cupcake walk where you have to hold it in a spoon or an old-fashioned cakewalk and give away some stuff.”
For those who want calories to burn off, restaurants from the Old City to Happy Holler – even ones usually closed on Sundays – will be open, and a number of food trucks will set up along the route. Not surprisingly, Matthew Kellogg, president of the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club, which meets monthly at Central Flats & Taps, says the AMBC is fired up about Open Streets. “We are going to basically do a big arts and crafts project,” he says of their “Urban Forest” site, near the railroad tracks in the Old City. “We’re going to bring some of the forest to the streets and encourage people to stop with us for a little bit on their journey up and down Central Street.” Kellogg hopes this isn’t a one-time event. “We’d love to see it happen more often,” he says. “We think it’s good for folks, and we think it’s good for business. “We’re really, really proud of Bike Walk Knoxville for all that they’ve done in the past year, pulling the
(Tennessee) Bike Summit together and also getting this on the schedule and making it happen. It’s huge. It’s great.” It’s also just one step in Knoxville’s quest to become a bike-friendly city. “I think it’ll take a while to change the minds of all the people who aren’t used to driving around bicycles,” says Hambright. “And it scares me, the sort of aggression of some vehicle operators against bikers, like they don’t have a right to be on the road.” Jack Stiles, Raven’s other co-owner, says he’s looking forward to Open Streets and is in favor of promoting cycling. “If I lived in a city that was gridded out and it was comfortable to ride a bike back and forth, I’d do it in a heartbeat,” he says. He definitely sees the need for alternative transportation and “public transportation that makes sense.” “We’re going to have to get away from fossil fuels eventually,” he says. Info: openstreetsknox ville.com
Rotary spotlight By Anne Hart Who knew an accounting and financial services firm could be so interesting? Only Ron Justus, with his great presentation skills and wry sense of humor could deliver those goods, and deliver he did at last week’s second installment in the Rotary Club of Bearden’s annual vocational month series. Justus brought to life the 80-year history of his firm, Coulter & Justus P.C., which started in Knoxville in the 1930s, and from the 1950s until 1993 was the local office of the large international accounting firm, Ernst & Young, which later became Ernst & Ernst. In 1993, Justus and his partner, Sam Coulter, who had been the local operating partners of Ernst & Young and then Ernst & Ernst bought out the Knoxville operation of the larger firm and changed the name to Coulter & Justus. Since then, Justus said, “We have grown organically
and also bought a couple of smaller firms.” Today, Coulter & Justus, which was previously located in downtown Knoxville, operates out of its own three-story office building on Cogdill Road fronting Pellissippi Parkway. While the firm’s staff has expanded exponentially over the years, so has the range of services the company offers. Coulter & Justus performs audits and taxes, handles mergers and acquisitions and provides litigation services for both large and small clients and businesses, among other financial services. Justus said he plans to retire at the end of this year, adding with a laugh, “I definitely plan to be away at tax time.” A longtime Rotarian, he told his audience he learned many years ago that Rotary “is not a place to come to solicit business, but a place to come to meet other business people and to do good in the community.”
News from Office of Register of Deeds
By Sherry Witt Summer may have ended on Sept. 23, but local property sales and mortgage lending maintained a sizzling pace right through Witt the end of the month. The 30-day period ending on Sept. 30 produced 1,063 land transfers in Knox County. That topped the August output by 37 sales and easily bested last September’s total of 844 transfers. It was a busy month for both commercial and residential activity. The total value of land sold during September was $262.4 million, far surpassing August’s aggregate of $198 million and making September the second-largest month of the summer. By comparison, about $223 million worth of real estate was transferred in Knox County during September 2014. On the lending side,
there were five mortgage loans of more than $15 million recorded in September – easily the most of any month so far in 2015. The total amount borrowed against real estate in Knox County for the month was a robust $415.6 million – over $90 million more than the amount loaned last September. The largest property sale recorded during the month involved a commercial development located near the intersection of Kingston Pike and Concord Road, and better known as Farragut Pointe. The property sold for $11,875,000. The largest lending transaction was a loan to Woodstream Corporation against commercial property at 5360 National Drive and secured by a Deed of Trust in the amount of $27.68 million. The first three quarters of 2015 have produced data that show clear, positive signs for real estate sales and mortgage lending. Last month was the largest September for both local markets since 2007.
UT NOTES ■ Associate Professor Bing Qi and Assistant Professor Raphael Pooser, both UT-Oak Ridge National Laboratory joint faculty, and Professor George Siopsis and their team have won a three-year, $1.1 million award from the Office of Naval Research to solve the problem of keeping digital information safe at sea. ■ Iron Dog 5k race, hosted by the College of Veterinary Medicine, will be held 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Cost: $25. Race day registration and packet pick-up is 7-8:30 a.m.
Proceeds go to help care for critically ill cats, dogs and exotic animals treated at the UT Veterinary Medical Center. Info/registration: vetmed. tennessee.edu/IronDog. ■ The School of Music is hosting its first contemporary music festival Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 22-24. The festival will include workshops, lectures, master classes and performances by featured guest artists. All events all free and open to the public. Info/ schedule: www.music.utk. edu/events/october.html.
An Elite Team of Physicians United for Better Health
Our Physicians (L-R): Douglas Marlow, MD; J. Stephen Alley, MD; Sunil John, MD; Michael Bernard, MD; Robert Thompson II, MD; Saeed Etezadi, MD; Jeffrey Swilley, MD
Committed to excellence - every patient, every time. Serving the Knoxville area for more than 20 years. And connected with one of the nation’s highest performing health networks, Covenant Health. Now accepting new patients. Call for your appointment today.
(865) 632-5885 6600 Nightingale Lane • Knoxville, TN 37909 www.smgcare.com CLAIBORNE MEDICAL CENTER | CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER | FORT LOUDOUN MEDICAL CENTER FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | LECONTE MEDICAL CENTER | METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER MORRISTOWN-HAMBLEN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | PARKWEST MEDICAL CENTER PENINSULA, A DIVISION OF PARKWEST MEDICAL CENTER | ROANE MEDICAL CENTER
8 8800 -0674
Strong end to summer for real estate market
A-12 • OCTOBER 21, 2015 • BEARDEN Shopper news
1
Holly Farms
Boneless Chicken Breast Family Pack, Per Lb.
99
Sweet & Crunchy
Honeycrisp or Gala Apples 3 Lb. Bag
With Card
Hot House Grown
Vine Tomatoes
2
99
1
99
With Card
Per Lb.
1
29
With Card
BUY FIVE, SAVE MORE! Selected Varieties
Pepsi Products 6 Pk., 1/2 Liter Btls.
10
5/$
FINAL PRICE...
With Card
Food City Fresh
Assorted Pork Chops Per Lb.
When you buy 5 in a single transaction using your ValuCard. Lesser quantities are 3.49 each. Customer pays sales tax.
With Card
Italian or American
Frozen, Selected Varieties, Thin Crust or
Fresh!
Fresh Express Salad Mix
Food Club Self-Rising Crust Pizza
Nature’s Own Honey Wheat Bread
9-11 Oz.
28.2-32.7 Oz.
20 Oz.
SAVE AT LEAST 3.49 ON TWO
With Card
SAVE AT LEAST 6.99 ON TWO
With Card
SAVE AT LEAST 3.19 ON TWO
With Card
Apple Cider or
Selected Varieties, Family Size
Frozen, Selected Varieties
Food Club Apple Juice
Lay’s Potato Chips
Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables
64 Oz.
9.5-10 Oz.
10-10.8 Oz.
SAVE AT LEAST 2.79 ON TWO
• Items and Prices are specifically intended to apply locally where issue originates. No sales to dealers or competitors. Quantity rights reserved. 2015 K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. Food City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
With Card
With Card SAVE AT LEAST 4.29 ON TWO
SAVE AT LEAST 1.99 ON TWO
• KNOXVILLE, TN - N. BROADWAY, MAYNARDVILLE HWY., HARDIN VALLEY RD., KINGSTON PIKE, MIDDLEBROOK PIKE, MORRELL RD. • POWELL, TN - 3501 EMORY RD.
With Card
SALE DATES Wed., Oct. 21, Tues., Oct. 27, 2015
B
October 21, 2015
HEALTH & LIFESTYLES
N EWS FROM PARKWEST, WEST KNOXVILLE ’ S H EALTHCARE LEADER • T REATED WELL .COM • 374-PARK
While you were out …
Anesthesia team watched every heartbeat, every breath They’re the doctors you never met, the nurses you didn’t see. They’re the ones who lulled you to sleep without ever singing a lullaby, the ones who enabled you to gently awaken right on time. They are Parkwest Medical Center’s anesthesia team, an elite group of 10 anesthesiologists and 45 anesthetists who, like an army of guardian angels, watch over you as you sleep peacefully through anything from an appendectomy to neurosurgery. You may think you’ve never met them. More likely, however, the anesthesia just wiped them from your memory. “We say that it’s a good thing if your patient doesn’t remember you, because that means everything went well,” says Dr. Jeff Fuqua, an affable Tennessee native who chairs the hospital’s anesthesiology department. Not so in labor and delivery, however. There, Fuqua says, the mothers are more concerned about the epidural than childbirth. But when they discover the IV was the most painful part of it, they are quick to recall the kind doctor or nurse who eased their labor pain. “Now, those women,” he says with a laugh, “are grateful!” Last year, Parkwest anesthesiologists and anesthetists worked 14,200 cases, including about 500 heart surgeries and countless general; orthopedic; neuro; and ear, nose and throat surgeries. When it’s time for your colonoscopy, they’re there. When you need a breathing tube, they’re there. When you’re unconscious and lying on the operating table, they’re seated inches away behind the drape above your head as they keep close watch over your heart rate, breathing, blood pressure and other critical functions. “The whole time they (patients) are asleep we are monitoring, monitoring,” says Dr. Mitch Dickson, who has also served as Parkwest’s chief of staff and is a member of Covenant Health’s Board of Directors. “Monitoring their oxygen level, their EKG, their blood pressure, the gasses they are breathing in and out. We measure brain waves to determine the depth of anesthe-
Parkwest’s anesthesia dream team, Dr. Mitch Dickson and Dr. Jeff Fuqua. sia. We’re doing all those things while the surgeon is working. “Keep in mind, too, that the surgeon has more patients waiting,” Dickson adds. “So we need to do an anesthetic in a way that will wake patients up in a timely fashion. Obviously, if it takes three hours for them to wake up, the surgeon is not going to do another case in that operating room.” It’s a challenging task that requires much training and skill. Even so, it is one of those medical procedures often taken for granted. “It’s fun to watch surgery, but if you came back and watched me do anesthesia, you would be bored stiff,” says Fuqua. “Watching anesthesia is just boring! But when you are the one who’s got to get that tube in, the one who’s got to keep that patient alive but still and unconscious, it’s a totally different thing.” Yet, the critical role anesthesia professionals play in healthcare is seldom seen or understood by the patients they serve.
“Every patient thoroughly researches the surgeon when they need surgery, but no one looks into who is sedating them,” said Rick Lassiter, Parkwest’s chief administrative of cer. “These are very skilled but often overlooked medical professionals who deserve recognition for the complex work they do.” It is the anesthesiologist who “holds the trump card” before surgery begins. Having formulated an anesthesia plan in advance of the surgery based on height, weight, age and a host of other factors, the anesthesiologist is well-versed in the patient’s medical history although he or she may have never met the patient. “We are the patient’s last medical clearance before proceeding with surgery,” says Dickson. “If we see any concern about their medical history – or if they’re having chest pain the surgeon didn’t know about – we’re the ones who would prevent them from going ahead with the surgery.”
From ‘takeoff to landing,’ anesthesia gets you there safely Dr. Jeff Fuqua says the work of the anesthesiologist is much like that of a pilot for an airline. “If you think about it, there are a lot of similarities between anesthesia and airline ying,” says Fuqua, an anesthesiologist at Parkwest Medical Center. “You get on a plane and give control to that pilot, trusting that he’s going to take that plane up safely and get you to where you are going. We’re kind of the same way – we have the takeoff, we have the landing. You are putting your life in my hands and I take that seriously. That’s important to you, your kids, your family. Every patient is a person with loved ones who want to see them come back safely.” Yet, just as there are passengers with a fear of ying, there are also patients with a fear of anesthesia. “Most people don’t realize how safe anesthesia is now. Years ago, the American Society of Anesthesiologists launched some safety initiatives that have really helped, and our safety data have been tremendous over the years,” says Dr. Mitch Dickson, Parkwest anesthesiologist. “Now, anesthesia is one of the safer medical procedures you can have.” Fuqua concurs that the ASA’s initiatives have “taken safety to a whole new level.” Furthermore, he says, technological inno-
vations in monitoring equipment such as the capnograph which measures the CO2 a patient exhales, the pulse oximeter which measures oxygen levels and pulse, and the introduction of the sleep drug propofol have “revolutionized” anesthesia safety. “When I was in residency in the early 1990s, the chance of a major catastrophic event was 1 in 10,000. Those are pretty good numbers,” Fuqua says. “Recent numbers say it’s 1 in 250,000. That’s how much safer it’s gotten in 20-25 years. When I think about people in the 1970s doing anesthesia without having those monitors I have now, it scares me to death. Of course at that time, you didn’t have them and you did the best you could do with what you had.”
Patients are encouraged to talk with the anesthesiologist or anesthetist about any concerns. “Tell them if you’ve had any problems with nausea or vomiting in the past, tell them if you have had any complications with your previous anesthetic history or if any member of your family has had any signi cant problem with anesthesia,” advises Dickson. “Everybody has different anesthetic tolerances – some have lower tolerances and some have higher tolerances. All those things are important to know.” “I think it’s good to know who is providing your care,” adds Fuqua. “Is this person a physician or a CRNA? It’s good to know what kind of relationship is there. But mostly, a person should talk about any concerns they have. “What I think patients really need to know is: What’s going to be done to me? Are you doing regional anesthesia or general? Then, is there anything you are particularly worried about? For instance, if I’m a smoker and have COPD, I’m going to be worried about that as an anesthesiologist. So it’s good to know what your concerns are going in. You want to know the type of anesthesia and then have trust that they are going to do ne.”
The “art and science” of anesthesia, as Fuqua calls it, is more than “putting a person to sleep.” “We’re responsible for taking care of patients in the recovery room; we do epidurals for labor and delivery. Any time there is a dif cult intubation or a procedure where somebody needs an airway on the oor – typically in the intensive care unit – we’re called,” says Dickson. “We’re called for sedation in the GI Lab. We do sedation in the emergency room. We have different roles all over the hospital.” “Anywhere that needs deep sedation or general anesthesia, we’re involved,” Fuqua says. With more than 14,000 cases a year, it isn’t surprising that a culture of teamwork has prevailed between anesthesiologists and anesthetists at Parkwest. “They’re critical. They allow us to cover all the surgeries here that need to be done. They’re our ‘extenders,’ ” says Fuqua, noting that the anesthetists, who are advanced practice nurses most often referred to as CRNAs (Certi ed Registered Nurse Anesthetist), actually handle “98 to 99 percent” of the cases while working under the supervision of the anesthesiologists (or MDAs – Medical Doctor-Anesthesia). “We work together,” says Dickson. “We function as a team, and they enable us to do our job better and more ef ciently because of their expertise.” Fuqua said he feels “fortunate” to have such a competent group of anesthetists. “I know I can trust them on a routine case,” he says. “I know they’ll be diligent about it, and that they’ll call me if they need to. In anesthesia, that is a key.” It’s the kind of con dence that helps everyone sleep well. “In anesthesia, you don’t get a pat on the back every day from your patients saying, ‘you did a great job,’ ” says Fuqua. “They are asleep so they don’t know. So when you leave at the end of the day, you have to know you did a good job. You know if you’ve done well. That’s your grati cation.”
Parkwest earns top marks from the following esteemed hospital review organizations ✓
Healthgrades 2014 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, for providing outstanding performance in the delivery of positive experiences for patients during their hospital stay, according to Healthgrades, a national online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals.
✓
“A” grade in patient safety from the Leapfrog Group, whose annual survey is the most robust national measure set comparing hospital safety, quality and efficiency in the clinical areas consumers and healthcare purchasers value.
✓
“National Excellence in Healthcare” awards from Professional Research Consultants Inc. (PRC). Parkwest’s Outpatient Surgery Services, Outpatient Services and Childbirth Center received the 5-Star Award for Overall Quality of Care, meaning these units scored in the top 10 percent of the PRC database. Our Emergency Services Department earned the 4-Star Award for Overall Quality of Care, scoring in the top 25 percent of the PRC database.
Excellent Medicine 0813-1516
ANOTHER REASON PEOPLE PREFER PARKWEST
B-2 • OCTOBER 21, 2015 • Shopper news
Lamps/Light Services
Transportation
Recreation
Automobiles for Sale
Boats/Motors/Marine
DODGE CALIBER 2007. 4 dr. liftback, 20” tires & rims, 5 sp, AC, FM stereo CD, xra clean, $3975. (865)382-0365.
2005 14’ Lowe alum boat, 15 HP elec. start Johnson 4-stroke, trolling mtr, depth finder, live well. $3,000. (865) 279-1533.
Pont. SLE 1999, loaded incl sunroof, exc cond in & out, new tires, $2995. (865) 397-7918.
Sports and Imports AUDI S5 2010. V6 conv. Charcoal gray, blk top, leather, navigation, backup camera, 84k mi. Exc. cond. $27,000/b.o. (865)207-2966. HONDA ACCORD SE 2006, 4 dr, AT, 6 disk player, exc cond, $7500. (865)661-9663. Jaguar XJ 2001, British green, good cond. (865) 247-5762.
2014 TRITON X17 aluminum bass boat with Mercury 75 HP four stoke with 19 hours. (865)466-2374. SKEETER 2010 ZX190, YM 150, VMax 2 Strk, 2 FF, GPS, 80# trlmtr, trlr brks, gar. kept, $ 20,250 or trade for 2006 or older Jeep. (865) 363-6394
Campers & RV’s 1992 Foretravel, 40’, diesel, 145K mi, great shape, new tires. Asking $27,500. Text (865)223-2298.
Jaguar XJ8L 2005, sea frost green, 114K mi, exc cond, V8, loaded, sunrf, sweet ride, $8500. (865)389-4713.
2004 Holiday Rambler 37’, 25K+ mi, full body paint, 3 slides, good tires, stored indoors, $52K nego. Cell 304444-9803 or 304-444-7761
KIA SOUL 2011. white, AT, power, alloys, Bluetooth, 45k mi, cruise, spoiler, $9500. (865)660-9191.
VIKNG 2014, pop up camper, incl. air, cube satelite dish, never used. (865)210-6652.
MAZDA MX-5 MIATA - 2000. 5-speed manual. Very low miles, excellent condition. Leather, cruise, Bose sound. 51,000 mi., $6,500. (865)6904130. Mercedes Benz 2002 Conv. 430CLK, 107K mi, always garaged & serviced. Beautiful car! Needs nothing. $9300. (865)577-7837.
Motorcycles/Mopeds HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage Softtail Classic 2009 9800 mi., new tires, lots of extras, new cond. $10,500. (865)933-3951; 865-387-5989
Sport Utility Vehicles
HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KING- 2008, black, 20k mi, above exc. cond. Loaded w/extras + LEDs. $12,900. (865)719-8329.
GMC ENVOY SLE XL, 2003 4 wheel drive, 3rd row seats, 88k mi. $6950. (865)740-1735.
HARLEY ROAD KING CLASSIC - 2008, orig. owner, too many extras to list. 3000 act. mi. Owner had stroke, $13,000/b.o. (865)599-1477.
Trucks CHEV. SILVERADO 1500 - 2003. 6 cyl, 73k act. mi, 1 ownr, gar. kept, AT, AC, radio, long bed, $9,000. 865-3339392/ 865-690-6836. CHEVROLET SILVERADO - 1995. 2WD Ext Cab, 454 eng., $1500 obo. Call after 3pm (865)203-5661. Chevy S-10 1997 LS, 4.3 AT, AC, 121K mi, all orig., extremely nice, $4650 Firm. 865-643-7103 DODGE DAKOTA 1988, 52K act mi, 1 owner, mint cond., AT, LB, 3.9L, $3400. (865) 288-3555 FORD F350 1997. Flat bed, 5 sp., 351 eng., ladder rack, new tires. Exc. cond. $5500. (865)660-4016.
HONDA GOLDWING 2005 30th Anniv. Edition. Nova Blue w/matching Bushtec trailer. Matching helmets w/intercoms, many extras, $14,500. (865)933-4444. Honda Valkyrie 2001, like new, 1 owner, gar. kept, 9300 mi, 1500cc motor, $6500. 865-607-6666
Off Road Vehicles 2006 POLARIS 800 - 4WD, wench, gun rack, under 400 miles. Call (865)210-6652. WANTED GOLF / UTILITY CART - Gas preferred. Must be running. In good shape. 865-805-4138
DREAM LIGHTING
We light up your night! Custom 12v outdoor landscape lighting, design and installation. Call (865)680-2076
Landscaping/Lawn Service
DREAM GARDENS
Beautiful & affordable garden designs! Professional installation, exciting outdoor lighting, bed remodeling, topnotch weeding, pruning & mulching. Call (865)680-2076
Farmer’s Mkt/ Trading Post Farm Buildings
BARNS - SHEDS GARAGES - CARPORTS PATIO COVERS BUILT ON YOUR PROPERTY FREE ESTIMATES!
Millen Garage Builders 865-679-5330 Farm Equipment FILSON CORRAL heavy duty, 18’ tub, 24’ chute, palp door, squeeze chute & head gates, Loudon County, $4,750. Call (865)588-6250. NEW IDEA 3618 Manure Spreader, good cond. 2 beaters, SN251148, $5900. (865)588-6250.
Farm Products
FANNON FENCING We build all types of Farm Fencing and Pole Barn. *WOOD & VINYL PLANK *BARBED WIRE *HI-TENSILE ELECTRIC *WOVEN WIRE, *PRIVACY FENCING, ETC.
(423)200-6600 Wanted to Buy WANT TO BUY standing hardwood or pine in Blount & surrounding counties. By acre. Min. 5. (865) 206-7889 WANT TO BUY STANDING TIMBER, Hardwood & Pine & Land Clearing. 865-982-2606 & 865-382-7529.
Ford Ranger 1993, 5 spd, replaced motor & battery, good tires, $2600. (865)690-2086.
Trucks
Wanted to Rent/Lease
HORSE TRAILER - 2004 Bison Alumasport 3H w/10’ LQ. Very clean. Call for more details! $20,000 (865)599-4898
PASTURE Wanted, 25-200 acres, within 25 miles of W. Knoxville. (865)216-3555
UTILITY TRAILERS All Sizes Available 865-986-5626 smokeymountaintrailers.com
Save some of your hard-earned money without sacrificing speed or quality.
GOAD MOTORSPORTS
CFMOTO
Vans
FORD Econoline E150, 2013 great cond., 30K mi, White, $19,000. (865)617-6478.
JAGUAR E-TYPE - 1961-1975. I would like to buy a 1970 or 1971 Mercedes 280SL, or a 1961 - 1975 Jaguar XKE, or a Porsche 911, 912 or a 1970s or 1980’s Ferrari. I am willing to buy running or not running. Any Condition. I’m a local guy living in Grainger county. If you have one or know of one please call Call (865)621-4012. TOYOTA CELICA Sun Chaser 1980. Very rare car. Garage kept. $4500. (865)659-7422.
Trailers 5X8 TRAILER with wood rails. $450. Credit cards accepted. (865)2584511
865-216-5052 865-856-8106
Business Opportunities Convenience Store for LEASE, no inventory to buy, located in Knoxville, Call 865-560-9989
YALE FORKLIFT newmatic, 5000 lb lift capacity, L.P., new motor & more. $8900. (865)216-5387.
Household Goods HOUSEFUL POTTERY BARN FURNITURE - Like new, all Pottery Barn, used by owner only in vacation home. King size bed, mattress, box springs, end tables, double dresser. Living room sofa, end tables, TV console, chairs, lamps. Dining room table, chairs, buffet, mirror. Rugs, accessories, bronze finish curtain rods, grommet top drapes 50x96. Bamboo blinds with blackout liners. One day only! Thursday, October 8, 8-5. 206 Chota Landing View off Sequoyah Road, Tellico Village. (843)379-5765
Consolidation Loans
FIRST SUN FINANCE
We make loans up to $1000. We do credit starter & rebuilder loans. Call today, 30 minute approvals. See manager for details. 865-687-3228
JOHN DEERE GX 335 - 291 hours, 54” deck, like new. $4895 obo (865)5990516
FARRAGUT OFF PARKSIDE DR. 2 BR, 1 BA, 1100 SF, secure, priv., move in ready, $99,900. (865) 368-2375
Duplex/Multiplex-Unfurn
Merchandise - Misc.
SEYMOUR ON PRIV. FARM
BUYING COMIC BOOKS small or large collections. Phone 865-368-7499
2 BR, mtn view, water/yd maint. furn. Great for elderly & others. Nice & quiet. Carport. F&B decks. W&D. Dr. Berry (865)256-6111
Metal Buildings METAL BUILDING SHED - 20’x40’ Long, complete with beams, perlins, siding, roofing and all self tapping screws, front hgt. 15’4”, back hgt. 11’4”. (865)803-3633.
Tickets/Events
Manufactured Homes I BUY OLDER MOBILE HOMES. 1990 up, any size OK. 865-384-5643
BUY/SELL SEASON TICKETS PARKING PASSES ALL GAMES Cash Paid
(865)687-1718
For Sale By Owner HOME IN KINGSTON on 11+ acres, unrestricted Subd., 3BR, 2BA, city water, shown by appt. only, (865)376-7681; 865-617-1272.
Dogs
138 Sky View Drive, Helenwood, TN Full Maintenance, Parts & Repairs.
POODLE PUPPIES - TOY All Females. $650. (917) 204-8795
Call 423-663-8500 Ck. us out online at www.goadmotorsports.com or visit our 9,000 sq. ft. facility.
Merchandise
Recreational Storage RESERVED Indoor/Outdoor RV, Camper, Boat, Bus Parking VOLUNTEER STORAGE @HARDIN VALLEY (865) 281-5487
BUYING TICKETS Parking Passes All Single Games
Real Estate Rentals Apartments - Unfurn.
CASH PAID
1,2,3 BR $355 - $460/mo.
(865)384-6867
GREAT VALUE RIVERSIDE MANOR ALCOA HWY 970-2267
Jobs
Appliances
GOOD AS NEW APPLIANCES 90 Day Warranty
865-851-9053
Driver/Transport DRIVERS: CDL-A - Guaranteed home time. Excellent pay package! Monthly bonus program. 100% no-touch. BCBS/dental/vision. Plenty of miles. 877-704-3773
LOVING, MARRIED COUPLE wishing to adopt a baby. Will give your child a loving, safe, and happy home. Call toll free 800-939-6271
BEST DEAL OUT WEST! 1BR from $375. 2BR $550-$695. No pets. Parking @ front door. (865)470-8686
Public Notices
Public Notices
FARRAGUT VISUAL RESOURCES REVIEW BOARD Farragut Town Hall Tuesday, October 27, 2015 • 7:00 pm 1. Approval of Minutes for the September 22, 2015 meeting. 2. Presentation by University of Tennessee urban forestry students enrolled in the Inventory and Assessment of Urban Lands (FOR430) course related to tree inventories at Founders Park at Campbell Station and McFee Park. 3. Review a request for directional signage for Concord United Methodist Church at 11020 Roane Drive. 4. Review a request for a ground mounted sign for National Rx at 11134 Kingston Pike.
Landscaping/Lawn Service
5. Review a request for a ground mounted sign for DaVita Dialysis at 111 S. Campbell Station Road. 6. Review a request for a landscape plan for Bank of America at 10735 Kingston Pike. 7. Review a request for a landscape plan for Chili’s Restaurant at 11454 Parkside Drive.
HAROLD’S GUTTER SERVICE Will clean front & back, $20 & up. Quality work, guaranteed. (865)288-0556
Leaf removal, gutter cleaning, landscape installation, outdoor lighting & more!
865-356-9276
www.meesetotallawncare.com
NORTH - 4 BR, 2 1/2 BA, Incl all s/s appls, shows like model. In subd. w/ lrg comm. pool & amenities. $1395. Call Lydia 865-804-6012
Condos Unfurnished CONDO - WEST. Colonies. 2 BR, 1.5 BA, frpl, pool, tennis cts. View of Smoky Mtns. $795/mo + dep. No pets. Avail 10/24. (865) 216-8053
Acreage/Land Rent 70 acre riverview pasture, lrg barn water & elec., 4 BR updated MH, Close to I-40 exit in Kingston, TN. Lease $1995 mo+dep. (865)376-1030
Real Estate Commercial Commercial RE Lease LOCATED 1 BLOCK OFF SUTHERLAND AVE. 970 SF Office Bldg. Cent. gas heat, 3 lg. offices, reception area, break area & lg. storage room. $850 mo. Lease, Lg. fenced outside storage avail. $250/mo. 865-765-1123 or (865)539-1145.
online every Wednesday. Public Notices
AGENDA THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN AGENDA October 22, 2015 BMA MEETING 7:00 PM
AGENDA
8. Review a request for a landscape plan for Dr. Hughes Property at 11553 Kingston Pike.
Home Maint./Repair
Homes Unfurnished FARRAGUT CROSSING 4BR, 2 1/2 BA, 3000 SF, 2 car gar., subd. has salt water pool, Avail. Dec. 1st, $1900/ mo. + dep. (865)622-7777.
www.riversidemanorapts.com
2001 E. Magnolia Ave.
Services Offered
WESTVIEW TOWER APARTMENTS 7823 Gleason Drive, 1 BR apts for rent. Must be 62 & older or disabled. Income restrictions apply. Vouchers accepted. (865)691-8551.
*Pools, Laundries, Appl. *5 min. to UT & airport
Antiques WANTED Military antiques and collectibles 865-368-0682
Accepting Applications 1, 2, & 3 BR. On busline Equal Housing Opportunity 865-689-2312
selectticketservice.com All Events - Buy - Sell
Adoptions
DEALER
MORNINGSIDE GARDENS 1 BR Apt Now Available ELDERLY OR DISABLED PROPERTY COMPLEX A/C, Heat, Water & Electric Incl, OnSite Laundry, Computer Center & Resident Services Great location! On the Bus Line! Close to Shopping! Rent Based on Income, Some Restrictions Apply Call 865-523-4133. TODAY for more information
NORWOOD MANOR APTS.
Condos-Unfurn Lawn & Garden
BROADWAY TOWERS 62 AND OLDER Or Physically Mobility Impaired 1 & 2 BR, util. incl. Laundry on site. Immediate housing if qualified. Section 8-202. 865-524-4092 for appt. TDD 1-800-927-9275
Real Estate Sales
Pets
Vehicles Wanted
FAST $$ CASH $$ 4 JUNK AUTOS
Financial
Announcements
Classic Cars CHEV EL CAMINO 1976 $14,500. Professional black w/tan int., new 350 crate eng., tires & many parts to numerous to list. It is Beautiful! (865)388-4161.
Heavy Equipment
Apartments - Unfurn.
WORK HARD, PLAY HARDER!
East Tennessee’s largest DODGE CARAVAN SPORT 2001. 1 owner, new transm. 140k mi. $2990. All records avail. (865)463-8376.
Cemetery Lots 2 LOTS - Highland Memorial, value $2500 each. Sell $1300 each. 865414-4615
9. Review a request for a landscape plan for the new telecommunications tower located off of Concord Road adjoining Clarity Pointe and First Utility District, being a portion of Parcel 37.03, Tax Map 153. 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.
I. II. III. IV. V.
Silent Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call Approval of Agenda Mayor’s Report Citizens Forum Approval of Minutes A.October 8, 2015 VI. Business Items A. Approval of the Hot to Trot 5K/10K and Fun Run B. Approval of the Race 13.1 Half-Marathon, 10K and 5K C. Approval of Professional Service Agreement for Engineering Services for Mayor Bob Leonard Park Field #1 D. Approval of Lease Agreement with Knox County Clerk VII. Ordinances A.First Reading 1. Ordinance 15-17, an Ordinance to Amend the text of the Farragut Municipal Code, pursuant to authority granted by Section 13-4-310, Tennessee Code Annotated by adding Title 14, Chapter 7., Farragut Vested Property Rights Ordinance 2. Ordinance 15-18, an Ordinance to Amend the text of the Farragut Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance 86-16, as amended, pursuant to authority granted by section 13-4-201, Tennessee Code Annotated, by amending Chapter 4., Section XXIII., Site Plan Regulations, Subsection B., Validity, to clarify the procedure for approval of plans as it relates to the Vested Property Rights Ordinance. VIII. Town Administrator’s Report IX. 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.
Pick up your copy every Wednesday. 922-4136 or 218-WEST(9378)
Shopper news • OCTOBER 21, 2015 • B-3
Shopper Ve n t s enews
Send items to news@ShopperNewsNow.com
CALL FOR VENDORS Christ UMC is seeking vendors for its fall arts and crafts festival, to be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Info/application: bsstair@comcast.net or Sherry, 776-1100. Vendors needed for Powell Lions Club/Halls Lions Club’s Fall Gift and Craft Fair, to be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, Powell Auto Auction, 6729 Pleasant Ridge Road. Info/registration form: E-clubhouse.org/sites/powelltn.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS The Knoxville Challenger, set for Nov. 8-15 at the UT Goodfriend Indoor Tennis Center, is calling for volunteers to help with the region’s largest professional tennis event. Must be 15 or older; hours are flexible. Event benefits Helen Ross McNabb. Info/registration: knoxchallenger.com.
CALL TO ARTISTS The Knoxville Watercolor Society is currently accepting membership applications for artists who work in watercolor and other water mediums. Applications for jurying process are due Oct. 27. Info/applications for jurying process: knxvillewatercolorsociety.com.
THROUGH SATURDAY, OCT. 24 Tickets on sale for the Hoot ’N Holler Autumn Express train excursions. Schedule: 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 24 and 31; 1 and 4 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 25 and Nov. 1. Info/tickets: threeriversrambler. com.
THROUGH SATURDAY, OCT. 31 Costume shop inventory reduction sale, 2-7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 2-5 p.m. Saturdays, Oak Ridge Playhouse, 227 Broadway, Oak Ridge. Full costumes, partial costumes, vintage, formal, bridal, holiday and many one-of-a-kind items available. Nothing over $15. Info: 482-9999 or orplayhouse.com.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21 Healthy U: Women’s Health, 2 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Free and open to the public. Info/RSVP: 329-8892.
THURSDAY, OCT. 22 AAA Driver Improvement Course, 5:30-9:30 p.m., AAA Maryville office, 715 W. Lamar Alexander Parkway. Four-hour course helps reduce points for traffic offenders and teaches how to reduce risk while driving. Cost: $30 members/$35 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/registration: Kate, 862-9254, or Stephanie, 862-9252. “Social Media for Artists and Creatives” seminar, noon-1 p.m., Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Instructor: Lisa Gifford Mueller. Primarily covers Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest, and will also discuss YouTube, LinkedIn, blogging and some newer platforms. Cost: $5 members/$8 nonmembers. Info/ registration: knoxalliance.com/development.html; 523-7543; sc@knoxalliance.com. “Stories from the Appalachian Trail,” 6:30 p.m., Farragut Branch Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. Speakers: Barbara Allen and Cindy Spangler from the Smoky Mountain Hiking Club.
THURSDAY-SATURDAY, OCT. 22-24 East Tennessee Preservation Conference, East Tennessee History Center and Historic Westwood. Info: knoxheritage.com/etpa or 685-5958.
1 and 5 p.m. Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays; 1 p.m. show only on Halloween. Info/tickets: 208-3677; knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com.
SATURDAY, OCT. 24 AAA Driver Improvement Course, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., AAA Maryville office, 715 W. Lamar Alexander Parkway. Eight-hour course helps reduce points for traffic offenders and teaches how to reduce risk while driving. Cost: $40 members/$50 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/registration: Kate, 862-9254, or Stephanie, 862-9252. ARToberfest, 2-9 p.m., Historic Fourth and Gill neighborhood, Morgan Street, between Gratz Street and Third Avenue near Central UMC. Tickets: $10; kids 12 and under are free. Info/tickets: artoberfestknox.com. Churchwide yard sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Middlebrook Pike UMC, 7234 Middlebrook Pike. Craft sale/fall fest/trunk or treat, Trinity UMC, 5613 Western Ave. Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. features bake sale, homemade vegetable beef soup to go,hot tamales and chili, home canned items, holiday crafts and decorations; fall fest, 4-7 p.m. featuring games, hamburgers and hot dogs, music; trunk or treat, 7 p.m. “Don’t Treat Your Soil Like Dirt: Prep Now for Your Spring Planting,” 10:30 a.m.-noon, Demonstration Garden at All Saints Catholic Church, 620 N. Cedar Bluff Road. Speakers: Master Gardener Barbara O’Neil. Free and open to the public. Info: 215-2340. Free day of cartoons, costumes and tours, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Children 12 and under are invited to come dressed in familyfriendly Halloween costumes. Info: tennesseetheatre. com. Harvest festival, 5-7 p.m., Emerald Avenue UMC, 1620 N. Central Ave. (Oakwood Community). Turkey Dinner, baked goods, used book sale. Info: 523-7150.
SUNDAY, OCT. 25
Owl Prowl, 7 p.m., Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave. Fee: $5 for Ijams members, $8 for nonmembers. Info/registration: 577-4717, ext. 110.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 23-25 2015 Knoxville Horror Film Fest. Friday and Saturday, Regal Downtown West; Sunday, Market Square’s Scruffy City Hall. Weekend passes: $60. Info: knoxvillehorrorfest.com.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 23-NOV. 8 “Quoth The Raven: Tales Of Poe,” Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Performances: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays;
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 31-NOV. 1 World Dance Weekend with Stefan and Bethan Freedman, Knoxville Square Dance Center, 828 Tulip Ave. Cost: $75 Saturday only; $125 both days. Info: InTheDance.com.
TUESDAY, NOV. 3 “The Caribbean Tinge with Pianist Elio Villafranca,” 8 p.m., Square Room, 4 Market Square. Tickets: $32.50 adult, $15 student. Info/tickets: knoxjazz.org or Café 4.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4 Jazz lunch featuring “Spirko and Boyd Play the Music of the Adderley Brothers,” noon-1 p.m., Square Room, 4 Market Square. Cost: $15; includes lunch buffet. Info/tickets: knoxjazz.org or Café 4 prior to show.
THURSDAY, NOV. 5 Knoxville Writers’ Guild meeting, 7 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Guest Speaker: Tawnysha Greene, author of “A House Made of Stars.” Open to the public. A $2 donation is requested at the door. Info: KnoxvilleWritersGuild.org.
SATURDAY, NOV. 7
Arts & crafts fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Middlebrook Pike UMC, 7234 Middlebrook Pike. Featuring: breakfast and Historic Parkridge Home Tour, 1-6 p.m., Historic lunch, baked goods, pottery, jewelry, Christmas items, Parkridge Neighborhood. Tickets: $10 advance, $12 day scarfs and more. of the event, children under 12 free. Parking: Ashley Holiday Market and Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Nicole Park, 620 Winona St. Tickets: K-Brew, Saw Works Messiah Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 6900 Brewery, Three Rivers Market, parkridgecommunity. Kingston Pike. Featuring: guest artisans, local crafters, wordpress.com. Info: historicparkridge@gmail.com or baked goods, a silent auction and Fair Trade items. Info: 951-6614. 300-7490. Open Hearth Cooking workshop, 10 a.m., Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 W. Governor John Sevier Highway. Reservation deadline: Tuesday, Nov 3. Fee: $20; Governor John Sevier Memorial Computer Workshop: Word 2007 II, 2 p.m., East Association members; $10. Info/registration: info@ Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Requires marblesprings.net or 573-5508. “Word 2007 Basics” or equivalent skills. Info/ registration: 215-8700.
MONDAY, OCT. 26
TUESDAY, OCT. 27 “Grieving: Hurting, Helping & Healing,” 11 a.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28 Books Sandwiched In: Mark Stephens to discuss “Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption,” noon, East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Info: 2158801. Knoxville Writers’ Group meeting, 11 .m.-1 p.m., Naples Italian Restaurant, 5500 Kingston Pike. Speaker: Newberry Award winner author Vince Vawter will discuss his book “Paperboy.” Lunch: $12. Reservations by Oct. 26: Mary McKinnon, 983-3740.
THURSDAY, OCT. 29 “Ghoul at the School” free trick-or-treat event, 5-7 p.m., Karns High School, 2710 Byington Solway Road. Community members are encouraged to bring their children to trick or treat in a safe environment. Marble City Opera presents “Ghosts of Crosstown” by librettist Jerre Dye, 7:30 p.m., Scruffy City Hall, 32 Market Square. Tickets: $20, students $10; available at the door. Mindfulness and the Alexander Technique, 6-9:15 p.m., 313 N. Forest Park Blvd. Cost: $55. Preregistration with confirmation required. Info/registration: Lilly Sutton, 387-7600 or AlexanderTechniqueKnoxville.com. “Winter is Coming ... what’s a gardener to do?,” 315-415 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Speakers: Extension Master Gardeners Don Cathey and Brian Townsend. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892.
THURSDAY-FRIDAY, OCT. 29-30
FRIDAY, OCT. 23
Community Farm, 1741 Reynolds St. Free food, children’s activities, live music, garden classes and tours of the farm and Habitat Urban Garden nurseries. Halloween costumes welcome. Info: beardsleyfarm.org; 546-8446; beardsleyfarm@gmail.com.
AAA’s Roadwise: Safe Driving for Mature Operators, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Strang Senior Center, 109 Lovell Heights Road. Eight-hour course approved by the state of Tennessee for insurance premium discounts for eligible drivers; created specifically for drivers 55 and older. Must preregister. Info/registration: 670-6693.
FRIDAY, OCT. 30 Men’s Health group: “How To Get the Most Out of Doctor Visits,” 12:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892.
SATURDAY, OCT. 31 Harvest festival, 1-5 p.m., CAC Beardsley
SUNDAY, NOV. 8
Free drop-in art activities for families, 1-4 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Docent Tours in English, 2 p.m., and in Spanish, 3 p.m. Info: knoxart.org. Knoxville Choral Society and orchestra fall concert: “In Praise of Heroes,” 6:30 p.m., Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Pre-concert talk at 5:45 p.m. Tickets: adults $20, students $10; available at ticketmaster.com or the Tennessee Theatre box office. Info: knoxvillechoralsociety.org. Step Out: Walk To Stop Diabetes, 1-4 p.m., UT Gardens. One-day fundraising walk benefiting the American Diabetes Association.
THURSDAY, NOV. 12 Fall Crush, 6-9 p.m., The Stables at Hunter Valley Farm, 9111 Hunter Valley Lane. Features: wines, food, silent auction. Tickets: $75. Proceed Benefit the National MS Society, Mid-South Chapter. Info/tickets: 470-9933. Knoxville Square Dance, 8 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Live old-time music by the Hellgrammites; calling by Stan Sharp, Ruth Simmons and Leo Collins. Admission: $7, $5 for students and JCA members. Info: on Facebook.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 13-15 The Scruffy City Comedy Festival. All venues within walking distance of Market Square. Nearly three dozen featured comedians performing with headliners: Ben Kronberg, Jackie Kashian, Mia Jackson and Shane Mauss. Info/tickets: scruffycitycomedy.com.
SATURDAY, NOV. 14 Tour of the Gray Fossil Site, 8:30 a.m. departure from Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center, Townsend or 9:15 a.m. departure from Blount County Public library, Maryville. Cost: $85, includes lunch with special presentation by Dr. Blaine Schubert, Paleontologist and Museum Director. Info/reservations: 448-8838.
THURSDAY, DEC. 10 Knoxville Square Dance, 8 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Live old-time music by the Hellgrammites; calling by Stan Sharp, Ruth Simmons and Leo Collins. Admission: $7, $5 for students and JCA members. Info: on Facebook.
SUNDAY, DEC. 13 Free drop-in art activities for families, 1-4 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Docent Tours in English, 2 p.m., and in Spanish, 3 p.m. Info: knoxart.org.
Join the conversation at www. ShopperNewsNow.com
B-4 • OCTOBER 21, 2015 • BEARDEN Shopper news
health & lifestyles
Yes, you really do need a mammogram October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the color pink is everywhere as a symbol of the importance of ghting the most common kind of cancer in America. Yet with all the efforts to raise awareness about breast cancer, and the importance of getting a yearly mammogram starting at age 40, many women still won’t. Gayle Roulier, MD, a fellowship-trained mammographer, thinks the main reason women still resist getting those mammograms is because of plain and simple fear. “It’s unfortunate that many women do not come for annual screening mammograms because they’re afraid,” says Roulier. “Some people are afraid of the results, some people are afraid it’s going to be a painful process,” Roulier explains. “It can be uncomfortable for some women, especially if they originally have tender breasts; maybe they have cyclic tenderness, but it’s a very important thing to do, annually.” Roulier practices at Thompson Comprehensive Breast Center, a department of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She emphasizes that the earlier breast cancer is diagnosed, the more successful treatment will be. Mammography can detect cancer before it’s clinically evident – before a patient can feel it. “That’s a huge advantage because if you can’t feel it, you won’t
higher risk of breast cancer, and it is used in addition to mammography for a closer look. Ultrasound traditionally has been more of a problem-solving tool. When something out of the ordinary shows up on a mammogram, there’s no way to tell if it’s uid or solid. Fluid masses in the breast are called “cysts,” and cysts are not cancer. “So when we see something on the mammogram, and we don’t know if it’s uid or solid, ultimately ultrasound helps us solve that problem, because an ultrasound can help us distinguish a uid mass Gayle Roulier, MD from a solid mass.” Roulier says more women are know it’s there,” Roulier says. beginning to use ultrasound as “Mammography allows us to di- a screening tool, especially with agnose breast cancer at an earlier the legislation that’s been passed stage, and treatment can be more in Tennessee and other states successful because of that.” requiring mammographers to Roulier admits there is some make women with dense breasts discomfort involved in a mam- aware of their options. “Basicalmogram, but it only lasts for a few ly, the law says that if a woman seconds. Those few seconds of dis- has dense breast tissue, we are, comfort can make a big difference by law, obligated to inform her in the course of a woman’s life. that her tissue is dense, and that “It’s over pretty quick, and most cancer may be harder to detect,” women don’t have a problem with Roulier says, so some women opt it at all,” Roulier says. for getting both a mammogram The three screening methods and ultrasound upfront. most commonly used are mamOne thing Roulier wants evmography, ultrasound, and MRI. ery woman to know is that she Roulier says mammography is still and the other fellowship-trained the best method of screening for mammographers with Covenant most women. An MRI may be rec- Health are committed to screenommended for a woman who has a ing processes that are in the best
interest of each individual woman. “There is no normal mammogram. There is no normal breast,” Roulier says. “Every woman is built differently, and each woman has a unique pattern.” Thompson Comprehensive Breast Center provides complete breast health services, including breast health education, screening, diagnostics and treatment planning. The breast center is certi ed by the American College of Radiology as a Breast Center of Excellence. These services are only available in certi ed facilities that have received FDA approval to offer them. For more information, or to schedule a mammogram, call Thompson Cancer
What do I say? Appropriate responses to cancer
rorsonpopp SUNDAY seitinut NOVEMBER 8, 2015
WORLD’S FAIR PARK | KNOXVILLE, TN 2:15 p.m. — Tribute to Cancer Survivors 3 p.m. — Race Start
0410-0252
www.raceagainstcancer.org
Can I Afford It? Another reason some women may hesitate about scheduling an annual screening mammogram may be a fear that it will be too expensive. But the cost of screening mammograms is covered by most insurance, without copayments or deductibles, and a doctor’s referral is not required. Talk to your insurance provider to con rm cost and coverage. If you are a woman age 40 or older, Medicare will pay for annual screening mammograms. It pays for one baseline mammogram for female bene ciaries between the ages of 35 and 39, with no deductible.
Early detection is the key
Finding breast cancer early is important for successful treatment. The American Cancer Society has several recommendations for early breast cancer detection: ■ Breast self-exam (BSE): Most health care providers recommend women start doing this monthly in their 20s, although it’s important to realize many women nd lumps accidentally as well. Look for lumps, bumps, skin irritation or dimpling, nipple pain or retraction, redness or scaling of the nipple, or discharge. Tell your health care provider about any changes, but remember, most breast changes do not mean cancer. ■ Clinical breast exam: Have this done once a year by a trained clinician. ■ Mammogram: Most doctors still recommend an annual mammogram after the age of 40, although some recent recommendations say it may be safe to wait longer. Mammograms can detect cancerous lumps too small to feel. Talk to your doctor about the bene ts and limitations of mammograms.
sponsor opportunities
You care, but you’re not sure how to show it. That’s how most people feel when they learn that someone they know has cancer. You don’t have to be eloquent, and it’s not your job to make everything better. Just offer encouragement, speak from the heart, and express your concern. Here are some examples of appropriate things to say: ■ I’m so sorry you’re going through this. ■ I’m here for you. ■ How are you? ■ How can I help? ■ If you ever want to talk, I’m here. ■ You are in my thoughts and prayers. ■ I’m not sure what to say, but I want you to know that I care. Avoid ippant remarks that may come across as dismissing the seriousness of the disease, and instead of initiating humor, take your cues from her. Only share the news of her diagnosis with others if you have her permission. Respect that it’s her story to tell.
Survival Center at (865) 5411450, or log on to thompsoncancer.com/breastcenter.
Risks for breast cancer: According to the American Cancer Society, some women have a higher risk of developing breast cancer. These include women who have the following: ■ A close relative (mother, sister) who had the disease. ■ The BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation, or have a close relative who has the gene. ■ Radiation therapy to the chest between the ages of 10 and 30. ■ Certain rare medical disorders. ■ A personal history of breast cancer. ■ Extremely dense breasts or unevenly dense breasts when viewed by mammograms.
©2015 Doctor’s Associates Inc. SUBWAY® is a registered trademark of Doctor’s Associates Inc.
REGIONAL EXCELLENCE. Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a regional referral hospital where other facilities VHQG WKHLU PRVW GLI¿FXOW FDVHV
0094 009 94--007 94 077
ł ł ł ł
5RERWLFDOO\ DVVLVWHG VXUJHU\ &HUWL¿HG 6WURNH &HQWHU $ZDUG ZLQQLQJ +HDUW &DUH 1HXUR &HQWHU RI ([FHOOHQFH
Wellness A Shopper-News Special Section
Focused
October 21, 2015
Ownby’s fitne tness regimen puts a sparkle spar in her eye and helps help her in all areas of her life. Photo Bledso Photography by Bledsoe
on the race By Carol Shane
“I
will confess,” says runner Jennifer Ownby, “it started out about looks. I had some cellulite I wanted to get rid of.” Ownby, who is a legal assistant at Hodges, Doughty & Carson, PLLC, has been dedicated to a consistent fitness regimen since 2011. She’s exercised in fits and starts most of her life, but her family’s medical history, which includes cancer, heart issues and diabetes, concerns her. “I decided this latest fitness spurt was going to stick permanently, or I would probably have some health problems come up,” she says. Right now she’s training for a half marathon in early November. She runs five to six miles a day on a treadmill, then gets outside on the weekends for longer runs. She also includes basic strength training and yoga. “I structure whatever training I do around a goal race or two, and will change my training plan if I feel like it’s not producing results or if I feel an injury coming on. “I’m self-trained. Coaches and trainers are great, but totally out of my budget
f o r now, so I read a lot and follow a lot of resources on vari-ous social al media oututlets.” Along with regular exercise comes mes nutritional awareness. wareness. “I used ed to think ‘Yay, I’m a runner and d I can eat anything hi I want!’” she says. “Nope. When I was training for my first marathon, I ate my way out of a couple of dress sizes. I learned that I need to focus on nutrients.” She eats five to six small meals a day and includes protein at each one. “One thing that really helps is to take some
Runner Jennifer Ownby never imagined she’d achieve minor internet celebrity with one of the worst photos ever taken of her. Photo by Fit Image Photography time over t h e w weeken to end pre prepare f o o d s ahead of time, like hard-boiled an eggs and/or chicken breasts breast in the crockpot. No food iis ‘‘off-limits,’ ff li i ’ b but I generally stay away from fast foods and sweets. “I will have an occasional cupcake at the office – we have some great bakers – and sometimes after a particularly long workday, one only has the mental fortitude to eat Doritos straight out of the bag! I also have a gin & tonic just about every night.”
She says MyFitnessPal is a great tool for measuring caloric intake. Her FitBit Charge HR also helps. “After measuring & weighing food for a while, you get a feel for how much you need to eat and the tracking becomes unnecessary.” Ownby, who also plays oboe and English horn for the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, says a consistent fitness regimen helps in other – not just physical – aspects of her life. “I stopped getting nervous before orchestra performances,” she says. There was a particular solo in Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker,” for instance, that caused her considerable stress. “I would always freak out before [it.] Couldn’t play it, heart would race, hands would shake. “At the first rehearsal of 2011, after I’d been running for only two or three months, my heart rate did not budge, To page 2
NOW OPEN! ALCOA 258 Hamilton Crossing Drive in Hamilton Crossing (865) 983-9828
MY-2
• OCTOBER 21, 2015 • Shopper news
Home Care by Seniors for Seniors There’s a huge difference in the kind of home care you can receive from someone who really understands what your life is like as a senior. The concerns you have. The concerns you have. The need for independence. Someone who like you, has a little living under his or her belt. Our loving, caring, compassionate seniors are there to help. We offer all the services you need to stay in your own home, living independently. • Companion Care • Shopping • Housekeeping Services • Doctor Appointments • Meal preparation/cooking • Yard Work • Personal Care • Handyman Services • Overnight and 24-hour Care • andmore! • Transportation
Help Your Child Reach Their Full Potential This School Year One-On-One Tutoring In Your Home • All Subjects • Pre K - Adult • Reading • Writing • Math• Science • Writing Skills • ACT Prep • No Long Term Contracts • QualiďŹ ed Teachers • Affordable Rates
FIRST SESSION FREE!*
865-938-2022
Call us today. Like getting a little help from your friendsTM.
Lois Engel loisengel848@msn.com OfďŹ ce: 865-269-4483 Cell: 865-640-3661
www.clubztutoring.com
Š2009 Each ofďŹ ce is independently owned and operated. All trademarks are registered trademarks of Corporate Mutual Resources Incorporated.
From page 1 and for the first time in a good 20 years, I didn’t miss a note in that section.� In addition, the sense of accomplishment from her morning workouts helps her through her workday. “If I get to work and have 10 different things go wrong all at once, if I know that I’ve already run six miles and deadlifted my body weight a few times that morning, a malfunctioning copy machine is not that big a deal.� Ownby’s training has brought about one other unexpected result which could be considered a plus or a minus, depending on one’s point of view. Anyone who’s ever run a 5K knows that end-of-race photos can often be hideously hilarious. Sweat, exhaustion and desperation all show on the runner’s face. “I follow a blog called ‘RunHaven,’ and they put up a post with ugly race photos that others sent in,� Ownby says. “They said, ‘Send us yours and we might send you a T-shirt!’ I thought, ‘Oh, I have some that are way worse. I like free T-shirts. What the heck?’� She also sent in a regular photo in order to show that she doesn’t always look “like that.� Her pictures were published and she got her T-shirt. In fact, if you go to “runhaven.com� and search for “Hilariously Ugly Race Photos,� it’s Ownby’s photos that pop up on the thumbnail. And as such things go, the post occasionally enjoys a resurgence on social media. “So this is not dead yet,� says Ownby. “Darn it.� But her less-than-stellar Internet portrait doesn’t bother her for long. She’s always focused on the next race, and determined to keep up her healthy lifestyle. “Being out on a run for two or three hours or putting yourself through a hard workout,� she says, “makes other things easier to handle.�
Pink Tie Guys ville’s 311 Nathan Manning, manager of Brown Funeral Home in Newport Shannon Palmer, financial planner Rick Terry, jeweler David Treece, assistant director of schools for Morgan County Mike Williams, Union County mayor
One of the most touching moments of each year’s Race for the Cure is when the runners are welcomed at the finish line by the Pink Tie Guys. The Pink Tie Guy initiative was created to include men who have been affected by breast cancer. This year we included men from Knox and surrounding counties:
Community Grants
Andy Allen, Blount County commissioner Mike Coffey, owner of IT company in Knoxville Russ Jensen, director of Knox-
Komen Knoxville is the local source for funding breast cancer detection, support and educational awareness in 16 county service area, according to the Komen Knoxville website.
The Komen Knoxville Race for the Cure is Saturday, Oct. 24, at World’s Fair Park. Info: info@komenknoxville. org or 865-588-0902. Through its 2015-2016 community grants, Komen Knoxville is investing $380,689 in screening and patient assistance here in its community provided by nine local organizations that serve uninsured or underinsured residents in To page 3
Complete Indoor Comfort with
TION G A E R C RE ADIN E L R E CHE E LEAGU schedule Remember toaintenance your fall may! tod
8SZDUG %DVNHWEDOO /HDJXH We W e Offer: Offffer er:
Heating & Air Conditioning
• Complete inspections, maintenance & repairs for all air conditioning & heating equipment
LASTS AND LASTS AND LASTS.™
• Money-saving high-efďŹ ciency system upgrades! • FREE ESTIMATES on new equipment • FINANCING through E-Score Programs
• Maintenance plans available.
“Cantrell’s Caresâ€? SALES • SERVICE SERVIC CE • MAINTENANCE MAIINTE Over 20 years experience
5715 Old Tazewell Pike • 687-2520
&RVW S X Q J L %DVNHWEDOO 6 &KHHUOHDGLQJ &RVW WLRJGQD X\S %DVNHWEDOO ,QFOXGHV XQLIRUPV
8SZDUG %DVNHWEDOO /HDJXH 8SZDUG %DVNHWEDOO /HDJXH
6 XS &RVW &KHHUOHDGLQJ \ D Q ,QFOXGHV XQLIRUPV 6LJWRG %DVNHWEDOO 3UDFWLFHV EHJLQ 1RYHPEHU
WRGD\
&KHHUOHDGLQJ *DPHV EHJLQ -DQXDU\ 3UDFWLFHV EHJLQ 1RYHPEHU ,QFOXGHV XQLIRUPV *DPHV EHJLQ -DQXDU\ Sign Up & Pay Online 3UDFWLFHV EHJLQ 1RYHPEHU 8SZDUG %DVNHWEDOO /HDJXH *DPHV EHJLQ -DQXDU\ &RVW Q XS
6LJ WRGD\
%DVNHWEDOO &KHHUOHDGLQJ ,QFOXGHV XQLIRUPV
3UDFWLFHV EHJLQ 1RYHPEHU *DPHV EHJLQ -DQXDU\
%DVNHWEDOO ER\V JLUOV DJHV . WK JUDGH &KHHUOHDGLQJ JLUOV DJHV \UV WK JUDGH
%DVNHWEDOO ER\V JLUOV DJHV . WK JUDGH *DPHV DQG 3UDFWLFHV KHOG DW &KHHUOHDGLQJ JLUOV DJHV \UV WK JUDGH :DOODFH 0HPRULDO 6KDURQ %DSWLVW %DVNHWEDOO ER\V JLUOV DJHV . WK JUDGH &KHHUOHDGLQJ JLUOV DJHV \UV WK JUDGH
A+ RATING WITH
*DPHV DQG 3UDFWLFHV KHOG DW *DPHV DQG 3UDFWLFHV KHOG DW :DOODFH 0HPRULDO 6KDURQ %DSWLVW :DOODFH 0HPRULDO 6KDURQ %DSWLVW FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS
%DVNHWEDOO ER\V JLUOV DJHV . WK JUDGH &KHHUOHDGLQJ JLUOV DJHV \UV WK JUDGH
*DPHV DQG 3UDFWLFHV KHOG DW
Shopper news • OCTOBER 21, 2015 • MY-3
Proudly serving Knoxville & surrounding areas for over 30 years
1000 Off
$
GET A NEW AMANA Free E
Regular Price
on qualifying systems A-1 Finchum Heating & Cooling 865-947-4267 With this coupon. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Offer expires 11-10-15.
CALL ABOUT OUR FALL MAINTENANCE SPECIAL! A-1 Finchum Heating & Cooling 865-947-4267 With this coupon. Valid in Knox County only. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases.
INTO SAVINGS!
Call us for an inspection now! 24-Hr. Emergency Service 7 DAYS A WEEK!
nths 12 moe as PREMIUM WARRANTY* PROTECTION sam ! NO cashREST! * Complete warranty details available from your local dealer or at www.amana.com. INTE
A-1 Finchum Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Servicing All Brands • In Business 33 Years Licensed • Bonded • Insured • References Available
A+ RATING WITH
865-947-4267 www.A-1Finchum.com
From page 2 our service area. Since it was founded in 1997, Komen Knoxville has invested more than $6.6 million in local breast health agencies and organizations. The funds Komen Knoxville grants to community programs have made a positive difference in the lives of those living with this deadly disease. During the 2014-2015 grant cycle, Komen Knoxville funding provided: ■ 11,583 people with group breast health education ■ 804 people with 1 on 1 education breast health education ■ 113 people with Spanish interpretation ■ 3,593 mammograms were made possible ■ 510 clinical breast examinations ■ 296 patients provided navigational services ■ 116 people with breast cancer diagnostic services ■ 252 breast cancer patients with treatment assistance including transportation services to medical treatment, food, rent/mortgage, utilities, and other life necessities
■ 267 people at high risk for hereditary breast cancer with no resources to pay for genetic counseling ■ 14 people at high risk for hereditary breast cancer with no resources to pay for genetic screening – are now armed with the knowledge of their family risk and can take steps to manage their risk ■ 45 breast cancers were detected in people who otherwise may not have had access to this life-saving information who are now able to seek treatment The remaining 25 percent of net funds were invested in the Susan G. Komen Grants Program managed at the national level. In 2015-2016, Komen Knoxville was fortunate to be able to invest more than $148,756 solely toward research.
Holiday November 25 & December 9
Financing available, including TVA financing
9 Tips for Aging Well 1075407_796.07.14 A-1 Finchum 1.2.indd 1
A
lthough you can’t stop time, the right type and amount of physical activity can help stave off many age-related health problems. More than half (59 percent) of Americans expect to still be living at home independently at the age of 80, according to a recent survey by the American Physical Therapy Association. However, the same study showed that at least half of the same population recognizes they will see a decline in strength and flexibility as they age. Movement experts such as physical therapists can help aging individuals overcome pain, gain and maintain movement, and preserve independence – often helping to avoid the need for surgery or long-term use of prescription drugs. These nine tips, provided by the experts at the American Physical Therapy Association, are keys to helping you age well: Chronic pain doesn’t have to be the boss of you. Each year 116 million Americans experience chronic pain from
arthritis or other conditions. Proper exercise, mobility, and pain management techniques can ease pain, improving your overall quality of life. You can get better and stronger at any age. Research shows that an appropriate exercise program can improve your muscle strength and flexibility as you age. Progressive resistance training, where muscles are exercised against resistance that gets more difficult as strength improves, has been shown to help prevent frailty. You may not need surgery or drugs for your low back pain. Low back pain is often over-treated with surgery and drugs despite a wealth of scientific evidence demonstrating that physical therapy can be an effective alternative with less risk. You can lower your risk of diabetes with exercise. One in four Americans over the age of 60 has diabetes. Obesity and physical inactivity can To page 4
Preparing Scholars, Leaders and Saints since 1932!
OPEN HOUSE Sunday, November 1 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Join us to learn more about Knoxville Catholic High School’s commitment to educating the whole child ... in mind, body and spirit!
TOUR OUR CAMPUS REVIEW COURSE OFFERINGS MEET FACULTY & COACHES The KCHS Placement Test will be given Saturday, December 5 at 8:00 a.m.
Nichole Pfohl Dean of Admissions (865)560-0502 knoxvillecatholic.com
Featuring articles on gift giving, holiday décor and more! Reaching more than 104,000 homes Call 922-4136 (North office) or 218-WEST (West office) for advertising info
S
MY-4
• OCTOBER 21, 2015 • Shopper news
Do you have the heart of a caregiver? Do you want a job that is rewarding? Do you strive to be the best at what you do?
Now accepting new residents
Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service is looking for people like you!
We select only the best caregivers possible through recruitment, thorough screening, interviewing and paid training. If you want to represent a company that puts the best “Care” into Caregiving call:
865-523-2920 or go to schas.org to apply.
We provide loved ones with outstanding care and a warm, supportive, environment. Located in the historic Fourth and Gill neighborhood, Renaissance Terrace is the inviting and friendly community you have been looking for.
Call today: 865- 544-1710
more than 40 percent of people over the age of 85. You don’t have to live with bladder leakage. More than 13 million women and men in the United States have bladder leakage. A physical therapist can help you avoid spending years relying on pads or rushing to the bathroom. To learn more about the role of physical activity as you age, or to find a physical therapist near you, visit MoveForwardPT.com.
From page 3 put you at risk for this disease, but a regular, appropriate physical activity routine is one of the best ways to prevent and manage type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Exercise can help you avoid falls and keep your independence. More than half of adults over 65 report problems with movement, including walking 1/4 mile, stooping, and standing. Exercise can improve movement and balance and reduce your risk of falls. Your bones want you to exercise. Osteoporosis, or weak bones, affects more than half of Americans over the age of 54. Exercises that keep you on your feet, like walking, jogging or dancing, and exercises using resistance such as weight lifting, can improve bone strength or reduce bone loss. Your heart wants you to exercise. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. One of the top ways of preventing it and other cardiovascular diseases is exercise. Research shows that if you already have heart disease, appropri-
ate exercise can improve your health. Your brain wants you to exercise. People who are physically active,
even later in life, are less likely to develop memory problems or Alzheimer’s disease, a condition which affects
Treating
NARCOTIC ADDICTION with ®
SUBOXONE 865-882-9900 www.EHCMedical.com