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VOL. 6 NO. 45

Coffee break

When Cindy Britton’s second child started kindergarten, Cindy also returned to school, first as a volunteer, then as a PTA officer, and finally as president of the Knox County Council PTA. Now she works at the Teacher Supply Depot, where supplies worth an estimated $2.4 million have been donated to Knox County teachers. Learn what makes Cindy Britton tick.

November 5, 2012

‘Legally Blonde’

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All about Holly UT coach and Bearden High School hero Holly Warlick was honored last week at senior night. The school retired her jersey, No. 22, and a teammate, Joyce Burchett High, recalls their playing days when Warlick was named “Most Athletic” in the Class of 1976. (Her male counterpart was Bert Bertlkamp.) Warlick and High were among the last players in Tennessee high school girl’s basketball who played the old halfcourt, three-on-three game. Teams consisted of three guards who couldn’t shoot and three forwards who didn’t play defense. Nobody crossed the mid-court line.

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See Betty Bean’s story on page 9

NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ

Elementary school rezoning Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre will host a series of public meetings regarding the draft proposal for elementary school rezoning: ■ Tuesday, Nov. 13, 6-8 p.m., Cedar Bluff Elementary, 705 North Cedar Bluff Road ■ Thursday, Nov. 15, 6:30-8 p.m., Ball Camp Elementary, 9801 Middlebrook Pike ■ Monday, Nov. 26, 6-8 p.m., A.L. Lotts Elementary, 9320 Westland Drive ■ Thursday, Nov. 29, 6-8 p.m., Farragut Primary, 509 North Campbell Station Road

The meetings will allow feedback on McIntyre’s draft rezoning proposal necessitated by construction of the new school at Northshore Town Center. Rezoning will only affect elementary schools located within the southwest sector of Knox County.

Alex Koza, center, plays Elle Woods in the Bearden High School production of “Legally Blonde.” She is surrounded by her Delta Nu sorority sisters, played by Laura Seale, Danielle Turner, Alli Acuff, Taylor Kidd, Morgan Johnson, Shelby Sexton, Sam Arnold, Allison Balsley, and Marilyn Sease. Photo by Wendy Smith

By Wendy Smith While the laughs come easily in Bearden High School’s production of “Legally Blonde,” staging the show has been another matter, says theater teacher Leann Dickson. “Even though this is lighter subject matter, this is a tough production,” she says. “We won’t be sailing into opening night.” The play’s action takes place in 23 different locations, which makes for the most complex set ever undertaken by the Bearden drama department. While most musicals have a song or two during each scene, some numbers in “Legally Blonde” require three different sets, Dickson says. Bearden is the first

Alyse McCamish promotes the Bearden High School production of “Legally Blonde The Musical” at senior night. Photo by Justin Acuff

thought she might have to hire a trainer to work with dogs, but both are mildmannered and play their parts well, she says. The human stars of the show don’t plan to be upstaged. The role of Elle Woods is played by senior Alex Koza, and senior Caleb Leach plays

Emmett Forrest. Producing a play of this scale requires a monumental effort, but Dickson thrives on working with students. “This old dog has been teaching for 25 years, and the kids make it worth it to keep coaching, pushing and developing them.”

Culinary trainer Misty Millsap, Food City CEO Steve Smith and Bearden store manager Tim Draper show the new pizza and sushi items. “We did a total remodeling, and it turned out really well,” Smith said. “We added a lot of new amenities to the store, enlarged our produce department, added a lot of organic products and natural foods. “When folks come in they will see the same friendly faces, but they will find a lot more variety and selection of foods.” Photo by T. Edwards

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school in East Tennessee to stage “Legally Blonde,” which was originally a movie starring Reese Witherspoon. Dickson thinks the play is funnier than the movie, so the extra effort is worthwhile. It’s also a showcase for the theater department’s bumper crop of strong female singers. Several smaller roles allow the relatively young cast to gain valuable experience. The department

lost several seniors this year, and about half of the show’s cast of 38 is new to theater, she says. Twenty stage technicians are also critical to the production. Dickson partners with chorus teacher Mary Sexton to produce a musical each fall. Like last year’s “Hairspray,” “Legally Blonde” condemns stereotyping. But “Legally Blonde” sets itself apart from other musicals by addressing the misconception that a woman can’t be smart and beautiful. This will be the first time a Bearden production has featured four-legged actors. A Chihuahua plays Elle’s dog, Bruiser, and Bearden principal John Bartlett’s English bulldog portrays Rufus. Dickson originally

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old saying applies, “If all else fails, go ask grandma,” and I would love to do that today. I had the pleasure of knowing all my grandparents and most of my great-grandparents as a child.

Other than your parents, who has had the biggest influence on your life? My husband. He has supported me in every project I ever participated in without hesitation. He keeps me centered! He is very strong-willed and independent.

I still can’t quite get the hang of… Public speaking! It still makes me nervous.

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What is the best present you ever received in a box?

When Cindy Britton’s second child started kindergarten, it was natural for her to spend a few hours each week volunteering at the school. After some time, she enlisted as a PTA board member. From there, she joined the Knox County Council PTA Board of Managers, and eventually began to work with the Tennessee PTA. She served in leadership at the state level until 2004, when her fourth child was born. Through her work with the PTA, she realized she was helping all children, not just her own. She served on the board of the Knox County Schools PTA Clothing Center for 10 years. In 2000, she and other local PTA leaders got the idea for another partnership with Knox County Schools – the Teacher Supply Depot. The depot, which warehouses donated new and used school supplies that teachers can pick up four times each year, opened in 2001 at the former Oakwood School. It was relocated to the former Cedar Bluff Intermediate School building in 2010. Britton began as a volunteer at the depot, and was eventually hired part-time to organize the facility. Since it began, 9,000 teachers have received classroom materials worth an estimated $2.4 million. She’s been rewarded for her efforts with an extended family – the PTA family. “They’re my closest friends.”

I was presented a brooch at the end of my term as Knox County Council PTA president along with an arrangement of PTA mementos collected throughout my term and designed just for me.

What is the best advice your mother ever gave you? Don’t let anyone run over you or try to knock you down!

What is your social media of choice? I truly enjoy Facebook!

What is the worst job you have ever had? The Teacher Supply Depot is really my first “paying” job. I was very fortunate to be a stay-at-home/PTA mom.

What was your favorite Saturday morning cartoon? Looney Toons: Bugs Bunny, Foghorn Leghorn, Daffy Duck, Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner, etc.

What irritates you?

What is your favorite quote from TV or a movie?

People who can’t follow instructions!

There are several that come to mind: “Make my day!”, “Citizen’s arrest! Citizen’s arrest!”, “What’s you talking about?”

What are you guilty of?

I don’t really have one. Life has taught me to take one day at a time and be thankful.

What’s one place in Bearden/downtown that everyone should visit?

What is one word others often use to describe you?

I live on the far east end of Knox County so I don’t travel west of downtown very often (except to work at the Teacher Supply Depot). I have a somewhat secluded home on the Holston River and I enjoy the quiet life.

Organized. I pretty well know where things can be found.

Not taking some time for myself.

What is your favorite material possession?

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

My girls say it’s my phone.

What are you reading currently?

What is your greatest fear? Flying!

I’d learn to be more patient and tolerant.

“It’s Your World – Change It, A Girl Scout Brownie Guide.” I don’t find a lot of time for reading.

What is your passion?

If you could do one impulsive thing, what would it be? Run away to the beach all by myself for one week. – Wendy Smith

Looking back at my accomplishments over the last 20 years, I guess you would say “serving others.”

What was your most embarrassing moment? I really can’t remember one or have chosen to block them from memory.

With whom, living or dead, would you most like to have a long lunch?

What are the top three things on your bucket list?

All four of my grandparents who are now gone. The

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A lesson from the trail So much so that it only took an hour to pack my gear. If you’re headed to a shelter, all you really need is food, clothes and a sleeping bag. A tiny stove, water filter and fire-starter tablets were shared by the group. In exchange for a few creature comforts, we encountered nature in a new way. We saw mountains jutting out of low-lying clouds with their foliage warmed by the sun. The obscured moon was so radiant that we didn’t need flashlights. And, until the rain started, we had the opportunity to experience something you won’t find in any campground – complete silence. As I head into this holiday season, I’m going to remember the simple pleasures of warm food, good friends and a comfortable bed. All the other stuff just makes the pack heavy.

Each summer, we load up the minivan and head to Elkmont or Indian Boundary Campground to spend the weekend in the woods with friends. I pack marinated meats and side salads, and coolers filled with drinks. We take bikes, swimsuits and cornhole games. Our tent is comparable to the Holiday Inn after air mattresses are installed.

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Last weekend, I experienced a different kind of camping when I went backpacking on the AT (Appalachian Trail). Sure, it was just one night, and we had the luxury of staying in a shelter. But it was much simpler than car camping.

Fourth-grade teachers Rachel Sales, Allyson Mabry and Lorna Rosson perform to Katy Perry’s “Firework” at the Blue Grass Elementary School Fall Festival held at Hunter Valley Farm. In addition to dancing teachers, the evening featured games, inflatables, and live and silent auctions. Photos submitted Keely Mowris, Ann Eyssen and Avery Wyrick paint fall scenes at the Blue Grass Elementary School Fall Festival.

Study opportunity at Heska Amuna The community is invited to three study sessions this weekend at Heska Amuna Synagogue as part of its Scholar in Residence program. Janet Sternfeld Davis, coordinator of the Bet Midrash (study hall) at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles, will speak on “Learning to Love Learning.” She is a former

teacher of Heska Amuna Rabbi Alon Ferency. “Whether in a classroom or in a study hall, Janet never makes you feel foolish for a question, and is never too busy to help,” he says. The sessions are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 9, and at 12:30 and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10. Info: www.heskaamuna. org/scholar.html Janet Sternfeld Davis

BEARDEN NOTES ■ Downtown Speakers Club meets 11:45 a.m. every Monday at TVA West Towers, ninth floor, room 225. Currently accepting new members. Info: Jerry Adams, 202-0304. ■ UT Toastmasters Club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Knoxville Convention Center

on Henley Street in room 218. Currently accepting new members. Info: Sara Martin, 603-4756. ■ West Knox Lions Club meets 6:30 p.m. each first and third Monday at Sullivan’s in Franklin Square, 9648 Kingston Pike.

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government A fence for KPD? A resolution to construct a $290,000 chain-link fence around a portion of Knoxville’s Safety Building (home of the Police Department) was deferred on motion of council member and former mayor Daniel Brown on Oct. 16. Brown received numerous calls from leaders of the African American community such as the Rev. Harold Middlebrook, civic leader Margaret Gaiter and others. Brown and council member Duane Grieve feel that a chain-link fence presents a bad image on the major gateway to East Knoxville. It is also a questionable expenditure of $290,000 when the citywide tree planting budget is less than $100,000 for the same calendar year. An initial reading of the resolution on the council agenda was not clear as to where the fence would be or if there was more than one phase to it. Brown hopes the 4-week deferral leads to its demise. More and brighter lighting around the parking area might solve the vandalism problem to the degree there is one. Chain-link fences by defi nition are an eyesore to any community. The mayor would be smart to let the idea disappear. KPD Chief Dave Rausch is an able and effective leader appointed by former Mayor Brown. ■ Sen. Lamar Alexander is quietly but methodically putting together his 2014 re-election campaign by hosting luncheons around the state for past supporters as a thank you for help. This will be Alexander’s third Senate term. His political career began as a campaign aide to Howard Baker in his 1966 U.S. Senate campaign and as legislative aide to Sen. Baker in 1967-68. He hosted a Knoxville luncheon at Ruth’s Chris Steak House on Oct. 23 where longtime supporters like John King, Susan Richardson Williams and Bill Sansom attended. All served in his cabinet when he was governor. Younger persons attending included state Rep. Ryan Haynes and law student Alexander Waters who were not yet born when Alexander was first elected governor in 1978. ■ Dawn Coppock wants to be the next federal judge to replace Thomas Phillips who retires next summer, 2013. Her nomination would depend on President Obama’s re-election. She is in solo practice and is an activist in fighting ridge top mountain removals for coal. She is

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also a recognized expert on adoption law. Nasvhille Rep. Jim Cooper is the senior Tennessee Democrat in Congress and will make recommendations to President Obama. If Mitt Romney is the next president, then Sens. Alexander and Corker will make the recommendation and it probably would not be Coppock. ■ Hallsdale Powell Utility District stunned County Mayor Tim Burchett when they sent him a list of three nominees for the open seat on the board. The names were listed in order of their preference. Topping the list was recently defeated GOP legislative and county mayoral candidate, former sheriff Tim Hutchison. Burchett defeated Hutchison with 80 percent of the vote in 2010. Roger Kane handily defeated Hutchison this August for state representative in District 89. Why would a utility district recommend such a politically controversial name as Hutchison for a nonpolitical position? It is hard to understand or explain in a rational way. Public relations-wise this was a foolish decision. It is almost as if HPUD is tonedeaf. Surely there are other qualified persons in the utility district. State law should be changed to conform the selection process with the current city charter provision which impacts KUB. It requires that KUB submit five or more names annually to the mayor for appointment to the KUB board. This year KUB sent the mayor six names. Burchett should be commended for trying to break up the good ol’ boy network at HPUD.

Alves promoted Dr. Elizabeth Alves has been appointed by Superintendent Dr. Jim McInt y re to assistant superintendent for curriculum and instrucAlves t i o n /c h i e f academic officer. She has been serving in this position in an acting capacity for several months since the resignation of Dr. Donna Wright.

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Just one more day … maybe By tomorrow night, if all goes smoothly, former Knox County GOP chair Ray Hal Jenkins and U. S. Rep. John J. “Jimmy” Duncan – along with all the rest of us – will know if their predictions in the presidential race were right or wrong.

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“I’ve been saying for two months that I think Romney will win with 300 electoral votes,” Jenkins said, “and I think I might have been a bit low.” Duncan, speaking to the Concord Farragut Republican Club last Thursday, wasn’t as specific about the numbers, but said he, too, believes Romney will win, adding (to laughter from his audience), “and I just can’t wait to see Chris Matthews (liberal MSNBC commentator) have to announce it.” Duncan excoriated “limousine liberals” for their claims that Republicans don’t care about the middle class. “Over the years I have spoken in about 100 congressional districts all across this country, and I can tell you that most of the people I met at those events

At last week’s meeting of the Concord Farragut Republican Club are former Knox County GOP chair Ray Hal Jenkins, U. S. Rep. John J. “Jimmy” Duncan, Knox County Assistant District Attorney Charme Knight and club president Wayne Sellars. Photo by A. Hart are middle-class, and those that have money worked for it.” Duncan talked about his grandparents, who lived in Scott County. “They were poor. They had 10 children and an outhouse, and my grandfather used to say that people could make it to heaven if they weren’t Presbyterian or Republican, but if they were, it would sure give them a leg up.” Duncan said he could “sum up the Republican philosophy in one word: freedom. Republicans believe in free enterprise, private property rights and religious freedom. We know the best way to grow the economy is to leave money in the

private sector where it can grow. The least economical way to grow the economy is to turn our money over to the Feds.” He cited a study “that shows it costs $229,000 per person for the government to create a job and $50,000 for the private sector to do it.” In answer to a question about the recent attack on the U. S. embassy in Benghazi, Libya, that left the U. S. ambassador and three other Americans dead, Duncan said that during his time in Washington, Congress has consistently given large increases in funding for security for our embassies around the world.

“We have thrown money into embassy security. What I can’t understand is why we aren’t spending more of that money in countries where there is a greater threat than in others. I think we should have pulled security out of places like Canada and Bermuda where there is little or no threat, and put it where it is needed.” Duncan predicted a close look at what happened in Benghazi in the months ahead. “We would be hearing a whole lot more about this if Congress were in session.” ■ Republicans will gather downtown at the Crowne Plaza Tuesday night, starting at about 7:30 p.m.

Teachers break it down at Farragut Teacher Talk No one was angry at the Farragut Middle/Farragut Intermediate schools Teacher Talk with Dr. Jim McIntyre, superintendent of Knox County Schools, on Thursday. No one was really happy either. And no one was in a hurry to leave. McIntyre had a special guest drop in for the first part of Teacher Talk, which are teacher meetings the superintendent does periodically at individual schools. Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman came by to give a few opening remarks, then take questions from the approximately 30 teachers and administrators gathered in the Farragut Middle School gym. The meeting was scheduled for 4 to 5 p.m., and wrapped up a little after 6 p.m., an hour after the commissioner left. The teachers pulled few punches, and neither McIntyre nor Huffman dodged any. It was clear what is keeping teachers up at night: Teacher evaluations, the ongoing shifts in how children are to be taught, seemingly endless student testing, the lack of even adequate technology in West Knoxville schools and time to do all that is now expect-

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ed of classroom teachers. Huffman wanted to talk about the State Report Card that was released on Nov. 1. He praised the improvements and the teachers’ roles in moving the state forward but reminded everyone of how far there is to go. “If you look at data from past years, we are getting a little better, but other states are getting better faster. That is why we see rankings like 46th in math even though we are improving. And the numbers are true no matter how you slice the data. We have to ground ourselves in the reality that this is where we are starting.” None of the teachers questioned that reality, even in what one teacher pointed out are “the highest performing schools in the district.” The questions and heartburns come in the processes being implemented to correct the problems. In the two hours, there were approximately a dozen

questions asked. A consolidated look at some of the questions from the teachers include: ■ At FMS, where 8th grade math scores were among the highest in the state, those same students were not able to solve a handful of mathematical problem when denied their calculators. Are we really teaching children critical thinking? ■ In moving to Common Core standards and assessments and teaching critical thinking, there are more writing exercises and openended questions in the tests. As good as that is, where do teachers find the time to grade these types of tests when a middle school teacher has 150 students? ■ Are we testing kids to death? “I am giving up 11 to 13 teachable days just to do assessment tests,” said one teacher. ■ Whatever the “rules” are, the evaluation process is still open to subjective assessments. There is a need for consistency in Lead Teachers, who should be high quality and highlyrespected. ■ At Farragut Middle School, access to technology is a critical problem. The school uses every bit of extra money to improve

technology, but it isn’t even coming close. In order to do a recent trial test that teachers wanted the students to take on iPads, teachers and administrators had to borrow iPads from the students and their own family members to get enough to do one class. After the comment on technology, school board member Pam Trainor, who represents District 9 and was in the audience, had one of the best comments of the evening, which, unfortunately came as no surprise to the West Knoxville teachers and administrators: “I just have to tell you that there is no way I could sell that story as truth in South Knoxville,” Trainor said. “No one would believe that there is a lack of technology in a Farragut school. This is a story that needs to be told.”

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Visitor from the night NATURE NOTES | Dr. Bob Collier

hings that go bump in the night! There are really a lot of things going on out there in the dark. And they are often scary, because they are so unknown. Hordes of critters come out after dark, and hunt, catch, and eat things that are out there trying to hunt, catch and eat a bunch of other things. Most of us donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize how much activity bursts forth when the sun goes down. Think about moths, for example. There are way more night-f lying moths than there are day-f lying butterf lies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; about 11,000 species of moths in North America to about 600 species of butterf lies. And most of us donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize that more than a few of the more spectacular ones are out there. Then there are the frogs, toads, salamanders and snakes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one reason why all those camping tents have f loors sewn in them. Many of our mammals do their best work at night, such as the everpopular duo of skunks and possums, plus raccoons, coyotes and foxes. And you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe how many little rodents such as rats, mice and shrews are out there scurrying around every night, until you walk out on a morning with fresh snowfall and see all those hundreds of tiny footprints going

in every direction in field and woods. All these creatures have learned to cope with the dark and use it to their advantage, both for cover for their hunting activities, and for their protection from whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hunting for them. But the group of critters that, to me, seem to have mastered the dark and made it theirs, are the owls. The owls f ly completely silently, yet have a voice that can carry for miles. They are seldom seen, but when they are, they have a unique and intense appearance. Owls have been objects of superstition and awe down through the ages, and they are considered omens of good or bad fortune and symbols of wisdom by all sorts of people. Here in the environs of the Beaver Creek watershed, we have four species of owls, out of the 12 species that occur in the eastern parts of North America. Our largest is the fearsome Great Horned Owl, powerful enough to subdue a skunk or a rabbit. The smallest is the little Screech Owl, very difficult to see, with its feathers a perfect tree-bark pattern of camouf lage. The

least common is the pale, ghostly Barn Owl, who in spite of its habit of nesting in old barns, seems the least comfortable around humans. And that leaves my favorite, the big, round, f luffy Barred Owl. It is the one by far the most likely to be seen during daylight hours. Instead of the fierce intense gaze of the big yellow eyes of the other three, the dark brown eyes of the Barred Owl seem to look at you with a gentle and benign curiosity. We used to have a Barred Owl that came and sat on a branch over the driveway and stared at the cat, and the cat would sit and stare back at the owl, but we hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen one here in years. I had been hearing an occasional â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who cooks for you? Who cooks for youallâ&#x20AC;? hoot-owl call from the creek bottom this summer and fall, but two weeks ago I got a rare treat. The current creek-bottom Resident Owl paid a daytime visit to my yard! About 5 p.m. one clear afternoon I had just put up the mower and was enjoying the quiet, when I heard a peculiar bird-type noise that I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t famil-

iar with. I thought it might be a blue jay; they are good imitators and seem to enjoy making off-thewall noises. As I closed in on the area of the noise, a big stocky silent bird f lew right in front of me and glided smoothly up into a cedar tree. It perched, looked up, looked down, and then, satisfied that everything else was OK, settled down to stare at me. After enjoying the great look at the seldom-seen bird, I eased into the house and got Grandma and the camera. The owl perched patiently, and stared at us both with those big, dark eyes. It let me photograph

it (from a respectable distance) and even shut its eyes for a mini-nap as we stood there and discussed what a cool bird it was. Owls have a special feather design that enables them to fly in total silence. Their big eyes are designed to gather lots more information in dim light than human eyeballs, greatly improving their night vision. But unbelievably sharp hearing is really their thing. They can accurately pinpoint the sound of a mouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s footfalls in total darkness at a distance of 25 yards! Goodbye, mouse. It turns out that the primary staple of the Barred

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A-6 • NOVEMBER 5, 2012 • BEARDEN SHOPPER-NEWS Alas and alas, that was then. Big Orange football is not what it used to be. We no longer hear of opponents reluctant to get off the bus. Rivals hit the ground ready to rumble. They certainly do not quake in fear. Noise is not deafening. Here and there are empty seats. | Marvin West Smokey has been trained not to bite. Music critics say There is no reason to pre- course photographs are the band, supposedly the Pride of the Southland, is tend. Neyland Stadium is no permitted. The green grass has barely keeping pace. There longer terribly intimidating. We’ve heard about you, been the scene of many is no one in charge of feroctoo, that you consider this great battles, going back ity, no linebacker named something like an educa- several decades, even be- Steve Kiner or Al Wilson. Yes, Tennessee has contional adventure, a field trip. fore the invention of checksiderable talent but no allEast Tennessee is a erboard end zones. Several hundred bold Americans and not much beautiful part of the world. The big ballpark remains a men have earned ovations sense of defensive direction. No doubt you Tigers landmark, a magnificent and respect there. Some already discovbuilding of historical sig- have achieved fame that led have nificance. It is properly to fortune. Recommended ered the SEC to be a bit named with the bronze reading? Legends of the more than anticipated. statue for emphasis. Of Tennessee Volunteers. Increased earnings will

heal most of the hurt. Going new places and bumping into strange things is called on-the-job training. The Volunteers may or may not add bruises. It won’t be easy-does-it. Both teams probably had this game penciled in as a victory. It appears Tennessee won’t have a great home advantage. In numbers, yes, but not necessarily in will-to-win. Both sides have only been talking about bowl eligibility. I suppose you realize you guys have been a disappointment, much like Tennessee. I hear the Tigers have not matched up well at the line of scrimmage and that is where a lot of things happen in the SEC. So, offense was projected as a strength but quarterback James Franklin

and too many linemen have been injured. Even Vanderbilt took advantage. Injuries? Yes, we can relate. Offensive coordinator David Yost sent word that his group has been plagued by unforced errors. He calls them self-stops. He says you have made opposing defenses look much better than they are. Tennessee can only hope it happens again. The Vols, too, have endured self-inflicted pain. Fortunately, each Saturday is a new opportunity to get things right. This might be a chance to slip up on somebody. Maybe Missouri, winner over Kentucky, but still very new, has not yet grasped the significance of an SEC victory.

As so much of our country lies devastated by the perfect storm – a combination hurricane and blizzard – and stands at the crossroads called an election, there are many of us feeling the clinching of a fist right in the center of the chest. Elections are always moments of high emotion: excitement, anticipation, joy, elation. There are also moments of other emotions: anxiety, disappointment, dread, fear. A die will be cast, and a decision will be made. The course will be set, at least for four years. Now, added to all those emotions are the shock and devastation of Mother Nature. Beaches eroded,

houses struck by lightning, homes f looded, cities shut down, neighbors drowned, October snow measured in feet. There are also the personal tsunamis, the misspoken – or misunderstood – word that can change a relationship for years, or forever. The unspoken word that could heal a hurt, but goes left unsaid, causing the hurt to deepen, darken, petrify. Is there a passage through all of these? There has to be, lest we just sit down in utter defeat and give up, opting to spend the rest of our lives wandering in the wilderness. And what does such passage require of us? Faith that there is

meaning in the journey. Trust that there is a mighty hand that leads. Determination that we will get through. Hope that we will grow and mature along the path. A dream that at the end of the road, there will be blessing. Perhaps most of all, the passage requires that we make the journey with others, that we have companions along the way, that we are aware of the love that surrounds us, that we share that love with all of God’s children, and that we help those who stumble. If we are faithful in those steps of the journey, we will find the passage through.

Missouri may not be too frightened TALES OF TENNESSEE Behold, a stranger knocks at the door. Well, well, so you are Missouri, a newcomer to the big, bad Southeastern Conference. Come in, come in, have a sip of orange Gatorade, make yourself at home. Why, yes, we do wear shoes. Don’t worry about manners or politeness. Go ahead, be yourself, excited, optimistic, borderline bubbling over with enthusiasm.

A passage through CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton Terror and dread fell upon them; by the might of your arm, they became still as a stone until your people, O Lord, passed by, until the people whom you acquired passed by. (Exodus 15: 16 NRSV) There is a feeling like the clinching of a fist, There is a hunger in the center of the chest, There is a passage through the darkness and the mist, And though the body sleeps the heart will never rest. (“Shed a Little Light,” James Taylor)

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HEALTH NOTES ■ The Caregiver Support Group Meeting, affiliated with the Alzheimer’s Tennessee Inc., will meet 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, at Concord United Methodist Church room 293 (new location). Anyone in the community who gives care to an elderly individual is welcome. Refreshments are provided. Info: 675-2835.

■ Guiltless holiday foods cooking class, presented by the Healthy Living Kitchen team at The University of Tennessee Medical Center, will be noon Tuesday, Nov. 13, in Suite E-170 of the Medical Center’s Heart Lung Vascular Institute building. Cost: $20. Advance registration is required. To register: 3056877 or www.utmedicalcenter.org/healthylivingkitchen.

■ Ethics workshop, sponsored by Peninsula, a division of Parkwest Medical Center, will be 1-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at Rothchild Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike. Guest speaker: Dorothy Gage, Alcohol and Drug Counselor at Vanderbilt Psychological and Counseling Center. Cost is $40 per person for NASW members and $60 for nonmembers. Register by Nov. 5: 877-810-8103 or visit www.naswtn.com.

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Abby, Jeff, Ethan and Amy Spradlin just returned from a family camping trip, so Amy thought it would be fun to create a haunted campsite for Grace Lutheran Church’s Trunk or Treat event.

Jonathon Wooden looks on as Aiden Proaps and Chaz Carroll collect candy from Cydne Albers’ car. Photos by Wendy Smith

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Grace Lutheran Church, at 9076 Middlebrook Pike, had its inaugural Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 31. It was a follow-up to the church’s fall festival, held three weeks earlier. “This is a safe place for kids to come,” said associate pastor Justin Bell. “It’s a chance for us to get people back on our campus, and let ■ 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, Papa John’s Pizza, 2901 Tazewell Pike, Bloodmobile.

them know they’re welcome.” In addition to lots of candy, church members provided dinner. Some reveled in the opportunity to exhibit their creativity. Cydne Albers turned her car into a giant fish with candy on its bright red tongue. She was glad for the chance to interact with children. “Kids hardly come to my house anymore.”

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Waters gets his wings ‘Scream for Sierra Leone’ Rocky Hill Elementary School 5th graders Ellie Milliken, Joy Brookshire, Spencer Foster and Alexa Vance prepare to scare at their handmade haunted house “Scream for Sierra Leone.” Teacher Jordan Haney’s entire class worked together to build the attraction, run it and take it down afterward. Money raised from admission will buy students at a school in Sierra Leone a new computer, video camera and school uniforms. Haney’s students hoped to raise $200 but instead raised $980. Photo submitted

First Lt. Spencer Waters of Knoxville recently completed his aviation training as a Marine Corps jet fighter pilot in Meridian, Miss. Waters is a 2005 graduate of The Webb School of Knoxville and a 2009 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. He has been selected to fly Harrier attack jets and will be stationed in Cherry Point, N.C. Spencer, center, was joined at his winging ceremony by father John, wife Nicole, mother Beth and brother Alexander. Photo submitted

Duncan for Congress Working on Issues that Matter to You A Personal Message from Congressman Duncan

Energy Production I support increased energy production of all types to help bring down gas prices and utility bills and keep the high cost of energy from driving up prices on all goods and services.

Job Creation I want to eliminate government over-regulation so more businesses can open and expand, creating better jobs for Americans.

Balanced Budget I don’t believe in spending money we don’t have. With one of the most fiscally conservative voting records in Congress, I consistently vote to reduce government spending in order to protect your Social Security and other pensions.

Rocky Hill Elementary School kindergartners dress as their future selves and parade down the school hallways for everyone to see. Megan Johnson posed as a dance teacher, Carson McVeigh kept things under control as a police officer and Sam Rabenold helped build excitement as a construction worker. Kindergartner Harper Robinson displays a very professional appearance as a doctor.

Career day at Rocky Hill Elementary

America First I oppose spending billions of dollars on people in foreign countries who hate us. Our federal dollars are better spent taking care of our own people.

A VOICE YOU CAN TRUST IN CONGRESS “Congressman Duncan earns our ‘Hero’ rating for his consistent work to eliminate government waste, fraud and abuse.” Council for Citizens Against Government Waste

“Congressman Duncan has the probusiness focus we need to help grow the economy, create jobs and get our country back on track.” Thomas J. Donohue, President and CEO, Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America

“We represent more than 4,000 fire fighters and EMS workers across the state, and we endorse Congressman Duncan in his bid for re-election.” James E. Mitchell, President, Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association

“A true ‘Friend of Farm Bureau,’ Congressman Duncan’s voting record shows he is a passionate supporter of the people and he is committed to legislation critical to keeping our country strong.” Mark Maslyn, Executive Director of Public Policy, American Farm Bureau Federation

Kindergartner Laila Moore wants to be a hair stylist. “She even asked her teacher (Barbara Sanders) if she could Kindergartner Blake Wilson style her hair this morning,” dresses as a UT football coach, even carrying a clipboard. said her mom.

“Congressman Duncan’s re-election is critical not only to small business in East Tennessee but to protecting our freeenterprise system across America.” Lisa Goeas, Vice President, National Federation of Independent Businesses

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So how does a brand-new head basketball coach who has yet to log a win of her own snag the most coveted recruit in the country? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doubtless the question plaguing Holly Warlickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competition this week. Why, they must wonder, did Mercedes Russell decide to come all the way across the country to play college basketball under an untested coach? Is it the force of Warlickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personality? Is it the highpowered coaching staff Warlick has assembled? Is it because sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pat Summittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand-picked successor? Or does Russell just like creamsicle orange? One of Warlickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bearden High School teammates says nobody should be surprised. â&#x20AC;Ś

Holly Warlickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s UT team surrounds her, all wearing Bearden 22 shirts: Bashaara Graves, Meighan Simmons, Nia Moore, Isabella Harrison, Jasmine Jones, Jasmine Phillips, Kamiko Williams, Ariel Massengale, Warlick, Cierra Burdick, Taber Spani and Andraya Carter.

Warlick jersey retirement stirs memories for 2 years at Carson-Newman before By Betty Bean finishing up at UT. Like many Tennessee fans, Joyce Warlick accepted a track scholarship Burchett High was sweating it out for at UT, where brand-new head coach Holly Warlick last Tuesday. Pat Head offered her the chance to join Mercedes Russell, an agile, 6-5 centhe womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball team as a walkter from Oregon and the No. 1 high on, whereupon she became Tennesschool womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball prospect in seeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first standout point guard, setting the country, had narrowed her college school assist records, choices to Louisville and winning games and layTennessee, and was set ing the foundation for a to announce her decidynasty. sion at a 5:30 press conHigh wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t surference. This was head prised. coach Holly Warlickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Holly was just that first recruiting class at gifted â&#x20AC;&#x201C; tenacious and UT since taking over for gifted and quick. She had Pat Head Summitt, and the talent and the leadershe needed to make a ship. She was the point statement. guard in high school, By the end of the day, even when it was just the Russell was Tennesseethree of us. She could see bound, and High wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the big picture.â&#x20AC;? surprised. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s known The Bulldogs were since high school that her old teammate, Holly, Joyce Burchett High reflects on good in those days, her Bearden High teammate High says, but not is a winner. quite as good as the Actually, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s known Holly Warlick. Photo by Betty Bean legendary Blount it a lot longer than that. County powerhouses Porter and Walâ&#x20AC;&#x153;She was always a gifted athlete, land who kept knocking them out of even in rec league. She stood out from the tournament. Warlick and High the time we were kids. I never wanted were among the last players in Tento play her â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I always wanted to be on nessee high school girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball her team. She just wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like the rest of us,â&#x20AC;? said High, who graduated in 1977, who played the old half-court, threea year behind Warlick. She went on to on-three game. play for a year at Cleveland State, then Teams consisted of three guards who

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couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t shoot and three forwards who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play defense. Nobody crossed the mid-court line. This system limited post-high school playing opportunities for girls and made recruiting harder for Coach Head, who would soon become the star witness in a civil rights lawsuit that forced the state to allow girls to play full court ball. Highâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, the late Charlie Burchett, a dean of student conduct at UT, supported Head in advocating the change. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pat didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to recruit from this area because we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play full court, so we were at a disadvantage coming out of high school,â&#x20AC;? High said. If she had it to do over, she says sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d probably have joined Warlick at UT. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d walk on and be that 15th player, but honestly, I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have that kind of talent.â&#x20AC;? High has a lot of demands on her time: her two younger sons, Charlie, 18; and David, 13, are on the basketball team at Christian Academy of Knoxville. Charlie, her middle son (named, of course, for his grandfather) is finishing up his senior season as quarterback on the football team, where he is considered one of the top prospects in the state. Son Billy, 23, is working on a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in math and doing an internship at Central High School. Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett is her brother. High says Warlick is very deserving of having had her Bearden High School jersey retired, and that she would have carved the time out of her schedule to attend the ceremony if sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d known it was going to happen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we run into each other at Longâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, we take up our last conversation exactly where we left off,â&#x20AC;? High said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I think of her, I remember that dry wit. Holly could be hilarious, but when it came down to competition, she was all business. Other times, she was a lot of fun. I was always saying â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Did you really say that?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

Holly Warlick in 1976 wears No. 22 for Bearden High School. She was voted most athletic girl by her classmates while leading both the track and basketball teams to district and state wins. Picture from Bearden High School Echo

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A-10 • NOVEMBER 5, 2012 • BEARDEN SHOPPER-NEWS A.L. Lotts Elementary School 3rd graders Marlee Biggs, Taylor Burgess, Austin Sanford and Abigail Chung squish together with teacher Tryna Stegner to demonstrate how molecules of matter group together inside a pumpkin. The activity was part of “sink or float,” one of several classes the students participated in during Pumpkin Day. Students tested theories of whether or not a pumpkin could float in water. Photos by S. Barrett

Pumpkin day at A.L. Lotts West Valley Middle School student council members Elizabeth Price (7th grade), Jessica Cline (7th grade), Amanda Oliver (6th grade), Mackenzie Fletcher (6th grade) and Emma Mink (7th grade) help at the TAMS conference.

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Third graders Christian Graves and Carol Marie Martin brainstorm ideas for “pumpkin art.” Other activites included pumpkin snacks and pumpkin writing. Third graders Reese Hudson and Jamie Hash compare sketches of what their pumpkins may look like as jack-o’-lanterns. Third graders Skylar Gleason and Dustin Hilbelink raise their hands to answer a cooking question during “pumpkin snacks.”

Becky Clark (center) gets help deciding which workshop to attend from WVMS 8th grade math teachers Sherry Storms and Angel Kelly. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

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Fire house at Sequoyah Elementary By Sara Barrett The Knoxville Fire Department brought its fire house to Sequoyah Elementary School last week to teach fire safety. “For every 50 kids we see, one of them will be apprehensive about going down the ladder,” said Captain Paul Trumpore Sr., who is also a chaplain. For him, that’s one too many. Students are brought in the two-story structure on the first level where they climb steps to the “bedroom” and crawl out a window and down a ladder at the back of the house. Trumpore fears if a child won’t go down the escape ladder when it’s not an emergency, he may become helpless during a real fire. Each student was asked to create an emergency plan with her family. Initial plans should also come with a backup plan. Info: www.cityofknoxville.org.

Collecting donations at BMS Bearden Middle School students collected clothing for the Knox County PTA clothing fundraiser. Pictured loading some of the donations into a truck are 7th grade student council representatives Taylor Underwood, Maya Searle, Lilia Meheula, Isabel Mezzacappa and Charlee Joyce. Photo submitted

City of Knoxville Fire Department Master Fire Fighter Tiffany Eisenhower helps guide Sequoyah Elementary School 1st grader Charlie Burke down the ladder of a “fire house.” American Red Cross volunteer Bonnie Adams stands at the foot of the ladder to help each student to safety. Photos by S. Barrett

First grader Jocelin Hunter listens on the stairs as KFD Captain Jaquetta Brooks discusses fire hazards in the kitchen. First graders Caroline Smith and Quinn Hobbs listen against the wall.

Meetings on rezoning Knox County Schools superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre will host a series of follow-up public meetings regarding the draft proposal for elementary school rezoning.

Shakespeare at Greenway The student body of Greenway School recently staged William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” set in the 1950s. Pictured are Rachel Anderson as Puck, narrator Madeline Carter and Meghan Carter as Hermia. Photo submitted

Follow-up meetings will include: ■ 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, Cedar Bluff Elementary School ■ 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, Ball Camp Elementary School ■ 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, A.L.

Lotts Elementary School ■ 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, Farragut Primary School.

Rezoning will only affect elementary schools located within the southwest sector of Knox County.

Celtics win JV high school division The Celtics won the JV high school division of the Tinseltown Sports Fall League Tournament defeating Impact Oranges 57-41. Pictured are (front) William Snyder, Jake Elkins, Austin Duncan; (back) coach Bill Snyder, Bryson Cowden, Charlie Richards, Conley Hamilton, Chris Zion, Matthew Eggert, Coach Brett Zion and Coach Marc Elkins. Photo submitted

Student art exhibition Submissions are being accepted for the 7th annual East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition. Students in grades 6-12 attending public, private or home schools are eligible to participate. Best of Show will receive a purchase award of $500, and the winning artwork will become a permanent part of the collection of James Dodson, on loan to the Knoxville Museum of Art’s education collection. An awards ceremony will be held 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at the Knoxville Museum of Art. To receive an information packet, call KMA at 523-6349 or email rmartin@ knoxart.org.

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By Theresa Edwards Beginning Spanish classes have begun 2 p.m. Mondays at the Strang Senior Center and it’s not too late to join. It is taught by Silvio Robledo, who was born in Columbia. “I promised them that they will be speaking Columbian Spanish within six months if they do what they are asked to do,” Robledo said. There are many good reasons to learn Spanish, and some participants shared their interest in the language: “I’m taking Spanish because All Saints Catholic Church has an outreach into the Hispanic community and I want to be able to communicate with the moms and their children,” Julianne White said. “I volunteer at Children’s Hospital and am taking Spanish to be able to communicate with parents to re-

Silvio Robledo teaches Spanish at Strang. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

assure them, give directions and be able to talk with the children,” Eileen Wilson said. “I wanted a refresher course in Spanish,” Judy Reding said. “You know how Spanish is used all over the U.S., so I wanted to be able to not only understand but also converse. It’s been since the 1960s when I last took Spanish,” Connie Miller said.

Veterans reception Nov. 7 The Strang Senior Center will have a veterans reception 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, including a light lunch. Jo Ludwig will be singing and it is sponsored by East Tennessee Personal Care Service and Manorhouse. Call 670-6693 to reserve space. The center will be closed Monday, Nov. 12, in honor of Veteran’s Day.

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News from First Tennessee

Artsclamation! funds vital services By Pam Fansler

First Tennessee was proud to be the major sponsor of Artsclamation!, the annual fine art sale benefiting the behavioral health services of Peninsula held at Sacred Heart Cathedral School. Approximately 30 artists, including painters, photographers, jewelers, Fansler fiber artists and sculptors participated with a percentage of each sale donated to Peninsula. Featured Artist Jonathan Howe’s painting “Goldenrods,” an oil painting with a custom frame handcrafted by the artist, was auctioned at the preview party Friday night with all proceeds benefiting the behavioral health programs and services of Peninsula. Peninsula, a division of Parkwest Medical Center, sets the standard for effective, innovative, and caring mental health services in East Tennessee, helping thousands of people recover from their disorders and dependencies to lead healthy, positive and productive lives. Peninsula Hospital is a 155-bed facility providing inpatient mental health and alcohol/drug crisis stabilization services for adults, adolescents and children. Peninsula Outpatient Centers, located in several East Tennessee counties, offer a number of mental health and alcohol/drug programs.

Dollars generated through Artsclamation! will allow Peninsula to continue to increase awareness of mental health issues and promote accessibility in our community by funding early identification programs and enhancing mental health resources available through the behavioral health services of Peninsula. Earlier this year the state of Tennessee announced the closing of Lakeshore Mental Health Institute as Tennessee moves toward more community-based mental health services. Covenant Health CEO Tony Spezia said Peninsula would do everything it could to help the vulnerable population Lakeshore served. Peninsula pledged to take as many Lakeshore patients as it feasibly could, adding staff (including some former Lakeshore employees) and expanding facilities to handle the expected influx. “Our mission states that Covenant Health is dedicated to improving quality of life through better health,” said Spezia. “That includes meeting the needs of people who struggle with mental health issues. Behavioral health services are expensive to provide and woefully underfunded by government medical programs. As local programs have closed or decreased services, Peninsula and Covenant Health remain committed to providing behavioral health care that is critical to the health of our communities.”

Hemp Monkeys opens in Bearden Hemp Monkeys is Bearden’s newest business, opened by Amanda Keller and Amber Kerin. The shop offers a great selection of handcrafted jewelry, soy candles, Misty Mountain Soap and Lotion products, T-shirts, Himalayan salt lamps and great hemp fiber and oil products. Hemp Monkeys is located at 4928 Homberg Drive, suite A1-2. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Info: 803-2053. Photo by Ruth White

Pam Fansler is president of First Tennessee Bank’s East Tennessee region.

Burro Flojo opens BGT Recruiting opens Matt Bell, Christine Bell (co-owner), Jill Green (co-owner), Teresa Lucke and George Lucke are among the crowd celebrating the grand opening of BGT Recruiting and Consulting, Inc., at 141 N. Martinwood Road, Suite 102. Photo by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

Chris Hernandez, Juan Jose Vargas, Leopoldo Oytega and Roberto Vargas celebrate the grand opening of La Casa Del Burro Flojo Mexican Restaurant at 8079 Kingston Pike in the Olde Kingston Towne Center. The new restaurant makes two for the owners. The first restaurant is on Western Avenue. Photo by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

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MONDAY-SATURDAY, NOV. 5-10 Abloom Florist open house will feature a drawing for secret Santa discounts of 15 to 40 percent. Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday. Abloom is located at 5201 Kingston Pike in Village Square Center. Info: 588-7384 or www.abloomflorist.net.

MONDAY-FRIDAY, NOV. 5-16 KARM (Knox Area Rescue Ministries), 418 N. Broadway, is collecting Coats for the Cold at any KARM Thrift Store or Prestige Cleaners location. Coats will be distributed 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 1, at the KARM Thrift Store, 733 Hall of Fame Drive. Volunteers and donations needed. Info: www.karm.org.

MONDAY-SATURDAY, NOV. 5-DEC. 1 The Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St., presents two new exhibitions of recent paintings: “Collection/ Re-Collection” by Marcia Goldenstein and “Place” by Jean Hess. Info: www.marciagoldenstein.com and www.jeanhess.com. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays; closed Nov. 22-23.

MONDAY, NOV. 5 GFWC Ossoli Circle will meet at the Ossoli Clubhouse, 2511 Kingston Pike. Schedule: 9:45 a.m. coffee; 10:30 a.m. “STEM Academy” program by Becky Ashe, STEM Academy principal; 11:30 a.m. business meeting. Tennessee Shines will feature Dave Eggar & Amber Rubarth, Ronny Elliott and poet Susan Underwood of Tennessee Joltwagon at 7 p.m. at the WDVX studio at the Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 S. Gay St.; broadcast on WDVX-FM, 89.9 Clinton, 102.9 Knoxville. Tickets are $10 and are available at WDVX and www.BrownPaperTickets.com. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door, while supplies last. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Children 14 and under accompanied by a parent are admitted free. Info: www. daveeggarmusic.com and www.ronnyelliott.com. A reading of “8,” a play about California’s battle for same-sex marriage, will be performed at 7 p.m. at UT’s Carousel Theatre. Written by Dustin Lance Black, Academy Award-winning screenwriter of “Milk,” the play details the aftermath of Proposition 8, the state of California’s constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. Dimi Venkov, a senior in theatre, is directing the play, whose cast will include actors and non-actors. After the performance, there will be a panel discussion on same-sex marriage.

TUESDAY, NOV. 6 The Knoxville Nativity Pageant is looking for male and female singers for its 150-voice choir. The choir will hold rehearsals Nov. 6, 13 and 27 at Central Baptist Church of Bearden, 6300 Deane Hill Drive. Registration begins at 6 p.m. and rehearsals at 7 p.m. No audition required. Dress rehearsal will be at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, with shows at 3 p.m. Dec. 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 3-4 at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. Info: www. knoxvillenativity.com or the pageant’s Facebook page. The Archaeological Institute of America, East Tennessee Society, will present a 7:30 p.m. lecture by Theodora Kopestonsky of UT Classics at the Frank H. McClung Museum, 1327 Circle Park Drive. The free lecture is titled “Sensing the Sacred: Ritual and Experience in the Classical Greek Sanctuary.”

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 7 “Christmas at the White House,” a lecture by Jennifer Pickens based on her holiday top-seller of

the same title, will be presented at 10 a.m. at the Bijou Theater, 803 S. Gay St. The Knoxville Garden Club and the Blount Mansion Association are sponsoring the free lecture. Info: 414-2890. The East Tennessee Association for Female Executives will meet at 11:30 a.m. at The Orangery, 1145 Kingston Pike. Lisa Hall, CEO and owner of Tight Ship, will speak on “Systems To Help You Avoid Procrastination.” Cost: $25 visitors. Reservations: www.etafe. org.

WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 7-11 “Will Power!,” a performance of Shakespeare’s “greatest hits” as adapted by University of Tennessee associate professor Kate Buckley, will be performed by students from the UT Theatre Department at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7-9 and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the UT Lab Theatre.

Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. The first part of the concert will feature music of the Civil War era by the Choral Society, the Chamber Chorale and the Carson-Newman A Cappella Choir. The second half is the 40-minute “Chronicles” with full orchestra and 200-voice choir. Tickets: $20 at www.tennesseetheatre.com.

SUNDAY, NOV. 11 KARM (Knox Area Rescue Ministries), 418 N. Broadway, will hold a special Veterans Day Dinner 4:305:45 p.m. in the KARM Dining Hall with a Veterans Day worship service and awards ceremony at 6 p.m. in the KARM Chapel. There will be awards for all veterans and a color guard presentation. Volunteer info: www.karm. org. Epworth Monthly Singing will be at 6:30 p.m. at Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Info: www.oldharp.org.

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THURSDAY, NOV. 8 55 Alive at noon at First Lutheran Church, 1207 N. Broadway, will feature as guest speaker former U.S. State Department Foreign Service Officer Dan Jordan, who served at the U.S. Embassy at Bucharest, Romania. Meal: $6.50. Reservations: 524-0366 before noon weekdays. Knoxville Square Dance will feature traditional Southern squares, circles, waltzes and two-steps, with lessons for beginners at 7:30 p.m. and the dance program beginning at 8 at the Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. The Hellgrammites will provide live old-time music, and all dances will be taught and called. Admission is $7. Follow Knoxville Square Dance on Facebook.

FRIDAY, NOV. 9 The Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive, will open “Currents: Recent Art from East Tennessee and Beyond.” Works from the museum’s own collection by emerging and established artists will feature new creative territory and historical traditions. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission and parking are free. The Knoxville Watercolor Society will host an opening reception 6-7:30 p.m. for its all-media show on exhibit through Jan. 3, 2013, at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike. An artist talk will be at 6:30 p.m. Regular exhibit hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays beginning Nov. 5. Info: Kate McCullough, 281-2435, or www.Knxvillewatercolorsociety. com. Four Leaf Peat will perform traditional and innovative Irish music at 8 p.m. at the Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Tickets are $12 (discounted with advance purchase) at www.knoxtix.com, 523-7521 and at the door.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 9-11 The 2012 Christmas Fair featuring arts, crafts and live demonstrations, a gift show and visits with Santa will be at the Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Highway. Hours: 2-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Vendor info: 687-3976. Admission: $5; children under 12 free with parents.

FRIDAY-MONDAY, NOV. 9-12 The UT Opera Theatre will present “La Boheme” by Giacomo Puccini at 8 p.m. Friday, Sunday and Monday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Carousel Theatre, 1714 Andy Holt Ave. UT Opera Director James Marvel has set the familiar opera in a post-apocalyptic Paris. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 seniors (60-plus), $5 students. Clarence Brown Theatre box office: 974-5161.

SATURDAY, NOV. 10 Terra Madre, Women in Clay, will hold its third annual Holiday Show and Sale 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at The Pavilion at Hunter Valley Farm, 9133 Hunter Valley Lane. Handmade pottery and clay works by an eclectic group of about 30 female artists will be available. The Knoxville Choral Society will present the world premiere of local composer John Purifoy’s “Chronicles of Blue and Gray” at 7 p.m. at the Tennessee

The Frank H. McClung Museum, 1327 Circle Park Drive, will have a Stroller Tour at 9 a.m. focusing on Zen Art. Each month, a free stroller tour will be held to allow parents and caregivers to bring babies and toddlers to the museum without disrupting other guests. All tours will be led by museum educators. Future tours include Dec. 10 (ancient Egypt), with registration opening a month in advance. Info and registration: http:// mcclungmuseumstrollertour.eventbrite.com or Abby Naunheimer, 974-2144 or anaunhei@utk.edu. The Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra Association will perform at 7 p.m. at the Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. In addition to the Youth Orchestra, a full symphonic orchestra led by music director James Fellenbaum, all of the orchestras in the association – Preludium, Philharmonia, Sinfonia and Chamber – will perform. The program will include works by Smetana, Saint-Saens, Schubert and Rossini. Free. Info: 291-3310. Tennessee Shines will feature Jeff Barbra & Sarah Pirkle, Darrell Webb and poet Jane Sasser at 7 p.m. at the WDVX studio at the Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 S. Gay St.; broadcast on WDVX-FM, 89.9 Clinton, 102.9 Knoxville. Tickets are $10 and are available at WDVX and www.BrownPaperTickets.com. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door, while supplies last. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Children 14 and under accompanied by a parent are admitted free. Info: www.jeffandsarahonline. com and http://DarrellWebbBand.com. Miroslav Hristov, violin, and Chih Long Hu, piano, will perform at 8 p.m. in Performance Hall 32 in the UT Alumni Memorial Building. The program will include works by Veracini, Beethoven, Brahms and Wieniawski. Free.

TUESDAY, NOV. 13 KARM (Knox Area Rescue Ministries), 418 N. Broadway, will hold a KARM Encounter for prospective volunteers 5:45-7:15 p.m. Info: www.karm.org. The Knoxville Writers’ Guild will hold a cocktail party fundraiser with Body Farm founder Bill Bass as the featured guest and speaker, 6-8 p.m. at KWG board member Diane Montgomery’s home in West Knoxville. Space is limited. Tickets: $50 ($40 members). Send check to Knoxville Writers’ Guild, P.O. Box 10326, Knoxville, TN 37939 or www.knoxvillewritersguild.org. Eco Songs: Promoting Environmental Sustainability Through the Arts will be hosted by the Harvey Broome Group of the Sierra Club and the Environmental Committee of the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church at 7 p.m. at the church, 2931 Kingston Pike. Eight voice majors from the University of Tennessee will perform the 13 songs and narration of the piece, created by Clifton and Bettye Ware, a visiting lecturer and accompanist, respectively, at the UT School of Music. Eco Songs addresses environmental issues using humor, satire and parody. The UT Jazz Big Band Fall Concert will be at 8 p.m. in the James R. Cox Auditorium in the Alumni Memorial Building. Free. The Knoxville Civil War Roundtable will host nationally known historian Edwin C. Bearrs, chief historian emeritus of the National Park Service, at Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Bearrs’ topic will be “Fredericksburg: Burnside Meets Lee.” Dinner starts at 7 p.m. and the program at 8. Cost: dinner/program $17 ($15 members); program only $5. Dinner reservations: 671-9001 by 11 a.m. Nov. 12.

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NEWS FROM GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF KNOXVILLE

Telling tales Taking part in the Grace Christian Academy annual storytelling competition are: (front) Sharee Gilbert and Michelle Silva of WVLT, Autumn Hess, Bess Helt, Hannah Cobb, Hannah Johnson, Abigail Kelley, Kaitlyn Marshall, Michelle Lower, Bob Yarbrough of WVLT; (back) Dylan Davidson, Haleigh Fuller, Mackenzie Watson, Benjamin Francisco, Travis Tyimok and Alyssa Radford. Photo by Julie Bass

Annual storytelling competition at Grace By Shannon Morris On Oct. 26, Grace Christian Academy held its annual storytelling competition for 3rd through 5th grade students. Each competing student had to audition and be selected to participate in the ďŹ nal competition. Finalists performed for a panel of celebrity judges who declared a winner in each grade level. Our judges this year were WVLT news reporters and anchors Sharee Gilbert, Bob Yarbrough and Michelle Silva. Grace staff thanked the WVLT news team for giving of their time to serve as judges.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme was â&#x20AC;&#x153;storybook characters,â&#x20AC;? so for this event, all of the elementary school students were invited to wear costumes of a storybook character. A few favorite stories actually took on a different twist this year, as in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trust Me, Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beanstalk Stinks,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Honestly, Red Riding Hood was Rotten,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Believe Me, Goldilocks Rocks!â&#x20AC;? This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winners were: 5th grade, Haleigh Fuller; 4th grade, Abigail Kelley; 3rd grade, Alyssa Radford. The storytelling competition is an annual event that family, friends, and the entire elementary school look forward to. Congratulations to all of the students who participated, and to those who were selected by the judges as our winners. Each student did an amazing job!

Missions Month at Grace By Shannon Morris

November is a special time at Grace Christian Academy, in large part because of our annual missions emphasis month, a time for students and faculty to engage in various activities that assist others, all in an effort to demonstrate the love of Jesus. Two very special events that will be taking place are the annual Toy Drive and the high school Rice and Beans Days. In the eyes of most children, Christmas is a time of joy and presents. In fact, most adults can remember a time in their childhood when they anxiously awaited Christmas morning so they could open gifts, many of which contained wonderful toys with which they could play. While those are fond memories for many people, there are some children who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get to enjoy such simple pleasures as opening a present to ďŹ nd a shiny new toy. During the month of November, students from the entire school (K-12) will be bringing in toys, collecting them for distribution to an area school through Mission of Hope. In addition, toys will be distributed to other charities which will be chosen by the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Worship Arts team. On Nov. 8 and 9, the high school stu-

dents will participate in Rice and Beans Days, an event that will bring attention, and dollars, to hungry children in another part of the world. Students can pay their normal lunch fee and receive a dish of rice and beans for those two days, or they can opt to pay extra to add the rice and beans to their existing meals. The funds raised will be distributed to Respire Haiti, an orphanage founded and operated by 24-year-old Megan Boudreaux. You can check out www.respirehaiti.org for more information about Megan and the orphanage that our students will be supporting. Most of us donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really know what it means to go hungry, or to subsist on a meager diet of rice or beans, so these are important days for the Haitian children, and for our students. These important events will allow all of our GCA students to help ďŹ nancially and materially. The Mission Month activities will serve as important reminders that many people are not as blessed or fortunate as others. It often takes just a small amount to make a huge difference in the life of a hungry or impoverished child, and when we do those small things in Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; name, he will bless our efforts in a mighty way.

The Grace Christian Academy volleyball team recently qualified for the state tournament. They are: Belle Karel, Mariah Free, Brittany Lane, Shea Saunders, Sofi Grayson, Ashlyn Robbins, Morgan Crawley, Kennedy Wade, Tessa Irwin, Carolena Pridemore and Hayden Hopkins. Photo by Beth Fellhoelter

Setting school records By Shannon Morris The Grace Rams volleyball team has just completed its most successful season in school history. The Rams qualiďŹ ed for the state tournament in Murfreesboro to play the best teams from Tennessee. The squad lost a close battle in their opening match, which meant they had to advance through the loserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bracket of the tournament, which they did with tremendous poise and pride. They defeated a powerful Loretto team in the semi-ďŹ nals to force a rematch with Boyd

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Former gang member says natural high is better Leeds, Ala., is the hometown of at least two Eric Sewell serves his prize-winning “secret men who have overcome sauce” chicken wings, Polish sausages the odds. One is Basketball and more for lunch at his business, Easy Q Hall of Famer and Inside Barbecue, on weekends at the flea market the NBA analyst Charles located near Chilhowee Park in Knoxville. Barkley. The other is Eric Sewell, one of seven children born into poverty and raised on the grit got around,” he said. “My and determination of a hardworking single house stayed clean, I had mother. food that I would share. The family moved from Alabama to If someone needed a safe Knoxville when Sewell was about 6 years old. place to sleep, or a place “My mom worked in the cafeteria at to take a shower, they Tennessee School for the Deaf,” he explained. knew they could come to “She had a job and she always kept a clean my place.” house.” This caregiver role “We were low-income so we lived in project was surely learned areas where there was always violence, crimes from Sewell’s mother, and drug use. It was the way of life there,” he who taught him many said. “As a teenager, I got to noticing my friends cooking techniques. would disappear; some would go to jail, some “She’d pinch, but never would get killed. I had something inside me measure and she would telling me ‘you got to do better than this.’ ” hum while she cooked,” “I did plenty of things I ought not to have he said. “I spent a lot done, but I did my school work before I of time in the kitchen went out with friends, and I graduated from with her. She would tell Austin-East High School and then I got a me, ‘Boy, if you wasn’t job with the railroad as a track laborer,” he my son, I’d marry you explained. because you keep a clean Although it was the 1970s, Sewell said house, you work hard that he and other African-American workers and you know how to faced discrimination on the job. cook!’ ” “We got the hottest, hardest, dirtiest jobs,” Nonetheless, Sewell he recalled. “I was an athlete and I didn’t became part of a gang. let it get me down because I always had a He says he never set out drive inside me and I could do anything they to do it, but it “just sort asked.” of happened.” “I worked hard – I have never quit a job “In those days, we and I have never been fired from a job,” didn’t call it a gang, it was Sewell said. “I would dream about what I just ‘the organization.’ could accomplish, things like a house on the There was a large lake or a wife and kids.” organization of drug After the railroad job, Sewell worked runners from Florida construction jobs. that would come here to “I learned everything I could,” he said. sell their stuff. Sewell holds the dreadlocks that he keeps as a “I’m still really proud when I drive around I was employed reminder of his former lifestyle. It took at least 10 Knoxville and see all of the beautiful buildings as a watch man, years to grow the dreadlocks, and even longer to that I worked on like the Museum of Art, the which meant I kick addiction. Today, Sewell wears leather amuwater feature for the World’s Fair Park, and got paid to watch lets that signify the accomplishments he has the Church of the Latter-Day Saints,” he said. if any police made at Peninsula on his journey to recovery. “On every job, I found a place to write on were coming. a board in a hidden spot, “Eric Lynn Sewell, This was in the a black carpenter, helped build this,” he said. early 1980s and I worked an eight-hour shift, the basic needs of community.” His dreams of marriage and a house were sometimes making as much as $500 a day,” “We supported parents by paying light attained. All during this time, Sewell was Although he was on the ‘Florida Boys’ bills and rent. We bought food for them. And battling with intermittent drug use. Then his payroll for about five years, the vigil for we supported neighborhood children on all younger brother died and depression set in. law enforcement is where Sewell’s gang holidays by making sure they were taken care He moved to the projects once again where involvement ended. of,” he continued. the sound of gunfire was common, but he “I never would hurt anybody or steal During this time, Sewell’s wife gave birth anything, “ he said. “In fact, we watch men to twins. She died in 2001 from lupus which never fully adopted the lifestyle. “My apartment was kind of like a safe kind of viewed ourselves as the Robin Hoods tested Sewell’s emotional reserve. His beloved mother passed away in 2005, house for those within the projects, and word of our neighborhood. We put money back into

which sent Sewell spiraling into depression that, combined with addiction, eventually led him to Peninsula. “It’s never been easy,” he admits. However, there seem to be people put in Sewell’s path to encourage him when he needed it most, like the neighbor who gave him a beautiful red Bible that he cherishes. He also credits Sarah Moore Greene for giving him the first spot to cook. Greene, who died earlier this year, was known for her desegregation efforts of lunch counters, theaters and other public places in the Knoxville area. She was the first AfricanAmerican to serve on the Knoxville Board of Education and was the first AfricanAmerican to serve as a Tennessee delegate to the Republican National Convention. “She’s one of my heroes,” Sewell said. “I asked her if I could cook food on a lot that she owned on the corner of McCalla Avenue and Chestnut Street because it had a night light on it, and she said yes.” Another hand up was provided by Charles Holland, on whose property Sewell now operates a barbecue business. Sewell’s chicken wings recently garnered him a first-place prize of a 42” flat-screen television at a church cook-off. “It’s my dry-rub that tastes so good,” he said. “It took me seven years to perfect it, but I’m not going to say what all is in it. That’s my secret.” Sewell is willing to tell anyone who will listen what getting support at Peninsula has meant for him. He is a participant in the Recovery Education Center classes four days a week where he learns about things such as selfesteem and WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan.) He gets support for staying clean from addiction and also takes life skills classes including computer instruction in an environment of encouragement from staff and other students. On Thursday evening and all day Friday, Sewell marinades the chicken and prepares other foods for Easy Q Barbecue, which is open on Saturday. “I’m a whole new me because I have the tools I need to make my life better,” he said. “I thought I was just going to come to Peninsula for about 10 days, and now I don’t know when I’ll leave!” “I just want to say to anyone who may read this, no matter how long you have been addicted, you can change for the better,” he declared. “This year is one of the best years of my life so far,” Sewell declared, “I’ve been clean over a year and it seems like all my senses are heightened. I can see, smell and hear better – I notice life. It’s a natural high and it’s better.”

Symptoms of depression often different in men

Depression may go unrecogremembering, making decinized by the men who have it, sions their families and friends, and ■ Trouble sleeping, earlyeven their physicians. Some men morning awakening, or who suspect depression may be oversleeping unlikely to admit to its symptoms ■ Appetite and/ because they think it may make or weight them seem weak. Depressive illchanges nesses affect an estimated 6 mil■ Thoughts of lion U.S. men each year. The good death or suinews is that depression is one cide, or suiof the most treatable mental illcide attempts nesses. ■ Restlessness, Symptoms include: irritability ■ Persistent sad, anxious, or ■ Persistent “empty” mood physical ■ Feelings of hopelessness, symptoms, such as headpessimism aches, digestive disorders ■ Feelings of guilt, worthlessand chronic pain, which do ness, helplessness not respond to routine treatment. ■ Loss of interest in hobbies Men are more likely than womand activities that were once en to report alcohol and drug enjoyed, including sex ■ Decreased energy or fatigue abuse or dependence in their lifetime. Substance abuse can mask ■ Difﬁculty concentrating,

depression, making it harder to recognize depression as a separate illness that needs treatment Instead of acknowledging their feelings, asking for help or seek-

tempting to hide their depression from themselves, family and friends; other men may respond to depression by engaging in reckless behavior, taking risks and putting themselves in harm’s way. Four times as many men as women die by suicide in the United States. Because suicide is often associated with depression, the alarming suicide rate among men may reﬂect that men are less likely to seek treatment for depression. Many men with depression do not obtain adequate diagnosis and treatment—things which may be life-saving. Family members, friends and employee assistance professionals in the workplace also can play

Men may be more willing to report fatigue, irritability, loss of interest in work or hobbies and sleep disturbances rather than feelings of sadness, worthlessness and excessive guilt. ing appropriate treatment, men may turn to alcohol or street drugs when they are depressed, or become frustrated, discouraged, angry, irritable and, sometimes, violently abusive. Some men may deal with depression by throwing themselves compulsively into their work, at-

important roles in recognizing depressive symptoms in men and helping them get treatment. Help is available from family doctors, mental health specialists in mental health clinics or private clinics, and from other health professionals. A variety of treatments, including medications and short-term psychotherapies (i.e. “talking” therapies), have proven effective for depressive disorders: more than 80 percent of people with a depressive illness improve with appropriate treatment. Not only can treatment lessen the severity of depression, but it may also reduce the duration of the episode and may help prevent additional bouts of depression. Source: National Institutes of Health publication

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Miss Meowington

‘Don’t Drop the Ball’ reaches 111 The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley held its first “Don’t Drop the Ball” spay and neuter weekend recently with a goal to spay or neuter as many animals as possible. With help from other local clinics and shelters, 111 animals were spayed or neutered. As a result, an estimated 550 puppies and kittens will not be added to the animal population next year. This should be considered quite an accomplishment since, according to the Humane Society, 70 percent of shelter animals are euthanized because they can’t find permanent homes. In addition to helping control the animal population, the event also kept costs down for pet owners with low-cost services. Special discounts on heartworm tests and rabies vaccinations were also offered. The Humane Society plans to make the event bigger and better next year. Info: visit www. humanesocietytennessee. com.

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Young-Williams to close Nov. 7 Young-Williams Animal Center plans to close its adoption facilities on Division Street and Kingston Pike Wednesday, Nov. 7, for routine cleaning and building maintenance. The adoption centers will reopen Thursday, Nov. 8, with the special electionthemed adoption promotion “Elect to Adopt.” Anyone who brings in their “I voted” sticker from this year’s presidential election will receive $10 off any regular pet adoption fee. Info: 2156599 or visit www.youngwilliams.org. If you have a question or comment for Sara, email her at barretts@shoppernewsnow.com or call 218-9378.

SENIOR NOTES Auction to benefit HonorAir Elmcroft of Halls will hold a silent auction 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, to benefit HonorAir. Info: Melanie, 925-2668.

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■ 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 7-8, Second Presbyterian Church, 2829 Kingston Pike.

■ 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 8-9, Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Drive.

Sertoma Center job fair Sertoma Center will hold a job fair 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at two locations: 1400 E. 5th Ave. and 120 Debusk Lane in Farragut, off of Kingston Pike between Lovell Road and Pellissippi Parkway beside Commercial Bank. Director Becky Massey said, “We have several positions open for caregivers and need some LPNs as well.” Sertoma Center provides residential, recreational, vocational and medical services in home-like settings for people with disabilities. Jobs pay $8 to $9.25 per hour, depending on experience and shift. LPNs can earn $16 to $16.50 per hour. Benefits for full-time workers. Applicants should have a helping heart, good work history, strength to assist with bathing and toileting and transfers from wheelchairs, high school diploma or GED, valid Tennessee drivers license and good driving record, no misdeameanor convictions in past 10 years, no felony convictions, ability to pass drug test at any time, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

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■ 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov. 17, Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2717 Buffalo Trail, Morristown. ■ 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 14-15, Blount County Sheriff’s Office, 950 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. ■ 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, East Tennessee Medical Group, 266 Joule St., Alcoa. ■ 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 14-15, Mid East Community Action Agency, 1362 N. Gateway Drive, Rockwood. ■ 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, Fort Sanders Senior Center, 1220 W. Main Street, Sevierville. ■ 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, Poplar Creek Baptist Church, 490 Marlow Circle, Clinton. ■ 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 26-27, Chota Recreation Center in Tellico Village, 145 Awoli Drive, Loudon. ■ Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 27-28, Kingston Public Library, 1004 Bradford Way, Kingston. ■ Noon-4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 28-29, O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St.

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VII. Business Items A. Approval of Town of Farragut Personnel Policies & Procedures B. Approval of Contract 2013-11 for Parking Lot Lighting of Mayor Bob Leonard Park C. Approval of Resolution R-2012-12, Acceptance of Town of Farragut Street List D. Approval of Professional Services Agreement for Retail Marketing Services E. Approval of Agreement with Freeman Webb regarding the Farm at Willow Creek

■ 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 429 Sandy Springs Road, Maryville.

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VI. Ordinances A. Public Hearing and Second Reading 1. Ordinance12-17, Budget amendment ordinance to amend Ordinance 12-09, Fiscal Year 2013, General Fund, Capital Investment Program and Insurance Fund

■ 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, South Knoxville Senior Center, 6729 Martel Lane.

Gene North stands by the bedside of his wife, Sharon, after she ■ 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 6-7, Everett Senior received a free colonoscopy during the 4th annual Screening Center, 702 Burchfield Drive, Maryville. Colonoscopy Day. It is recommended that people have their ■ 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, Dandridge Senior Center, first colonoscopy at age 50; sooner if they have a higher risk 917 Elliott Ferry Road, Dandridge. of colorectal cancer. Info: www.gihealthcare.com. Photo submitted

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SHOPPER-NEWS • NOVEMBER 5, 2012 • B-3

NEWS FROM PROVISION PHYSICAL THERAPY

Provision adds new team member By Shana Raley-Lusk

Manual therapy is a key strategy of the Provision physical therapists.

Hands-on approach earns patient raves A recent patient survey showed enthusiastic support for the staff and program at Provision Physical Therapy. The Physical Therapists at Provision were amazed at the patient responses. “I know what physical therapy is now,” said one patient. Another said she was restored to a good quality of life “quickly and efficiently.” A sampling of eight former patients showed universal endorsement of the treatment program and facility, ranking Provision “very good” on categories of privacy, response to concerns, cleanliness of facility and likelihood of recommending Provision Physical Therapy to others. Dean Douglass believes the high rate of satisfaction is the result of Provision’s interest in education. “We don’t just treat, but we explain both the injury and the method of treatment,” he said. While the location is handy to all West Knox residents, Franks said the continuum of care at Provision is unique. With the Provision Health & Wellness Center located in the same building, patients can be transitioned to exercise therapy following completion of their physical therapy. The patients can continue to strengthen muscles under the direction of an exercise specialist next door. And Wes and Dean are literally just steps away if a patient has questions or concerns. “Patients don’t feel alone after their discharge,” said Franks.

Provision Physical Therapy at Dowell Springs is growing with new team members and programs. Provision is changing face of physical therapy in Knoxville, one patient at a time. Now in its second year, the Provision Physical Therapy team is recognized for its hands-on treatment, experienced staff and unique services. At Provision, the highly skilled and knowledgeable therapists make the difference. And now comes the announcement of a new physical therapist, joining Wes Franks and Dean Douglass. Provision Physical Therapy is proud to announce the latest addition to our physical therapy team, Adam Groves, DPT. Adam received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health

Adam Groves Sciences. There he developed sound, evidenced based approaches for treating musculoskeletal disorders with manual therapy techniques and specific therapeutic exercise programs.

Prior to completing his doctoral education, Adam received his Bachelors of Science in Education, with a major in Exercise Science from the University of Tennessee. Adam’s skills and positive energy, as well as his dedication to patient education and satisfaction, make him a perfect fit with the Provision Physical Therapy team. Adam specializes in treating back and neck pain/dysfunction, orthopedic sports injury and prevention, vestibular and balance therapy, as well as post-surgical rehabilitation. Like the rest of our team, Adam is passionate about continuing to sharpen his skills through continuing education, as well as staying current with research and the most cutting edge treatment approaches. Adam is soon to obtain a continuing education certification in manual therapy.

Provision Performance lab to open Knoxville’s endurance athletes will be excited to learn about Provision’s new performance lab, which will be opening later this year. The clinic is a project of Provision physical therapist Dean Douglass and Dr. Kevin Sprouse. The performance lab will feature a wide variety of services to fit the individual needs of any athlete, including:

General Endurance Running Specific: ■ Injury prevention and treatment ■ Gait Analysis (video 3D) ■ Consultations and endurance training ■ Gait Training Program ■ Nutritional testing and advice ■ Footwear Advice ■ Lab and radiographic advice ■ VO2 Max ■ Lactate Threshold

Cycling Specific:

Provision Physical Therapy Contact us today to find out more about our services Hours: M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., and by appointment Phone: 865.232.1415 E-mail: info@provisiontherapy. com

■ Nutritional Analysis ■ Bike Fit (video 3D) ■ Functional Movement Screens ■ Aerobar ﬁt ■ Body Composition (DEXA) ■ Pedal stroke/cleat analysis ■ Basal Metabolic Rate ■ VO2 Max ■ Spirometry ■ Lactate Thresho

Meet Dr. Sprouse: Dr. Kevin Sprouse graduated from Bearden High School. He attended Wake Forest University, majoring in Exercise Science. Following medical school at Virginia Tech / VCOM, he completed a residency at New York Methodist Hospital. Dr. Sprouse has varied and highly specialized experience and has done extensive research in the ﬁeld. He now works as an emergency physician in Knoxville and travels internationally as a team physician for Team Garmin-Sharp-Barracuda Professional Cycling Team. He is a regular contributor to Road magazine. At the Provision Performance Lab, he will make this superior level of training and treatment available to area athletes, helping them achieve their goals and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.

B-4 • NOVEMBER 5, 2012 • BEARDEN SHOPPER-NEWS

health & lifestyles

A Taste of Tuscany

Italian photos on exhibit at Fort Sanders Regional The hallways of the cardiology unit at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center now have an Italian flair. A 16-piece photography collection of Tuscan landscapes has been donated to the hospital and is on permanent display on the facility’s second floor. The “Amerigo America: Vespucci & the United States: A Collection of Tuscan Art” collection of photography was donated to the hospital in memory of longtime Knoxville resident Christine Thomas Jones and her daughter Nancy Jones Dennis. Christine was a cardiac patient at Fort Sanders Regional during the last part of her life. “We spent a lot of time here on the heart floor when Mother was sick,” explains Christine’s daughter, Cheryl Dickert of Atlanta. “She always received excellent care at Fort Sanders and we hope the staff and patients will be inspired by this beautiful artwork.” The collection is an extension of her love for the arts and her joy of painting oils and watercolor landscapes. “Christine Thomas Jones loved the arts and was an artist,” says Dickert. “We thought the photos were very appropriate.” Christine’s granddaughter and namesake, Christine Dick-

ert, lives in Florence, Italy, and works with The Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals, a nonprofit group that places artwork in hospitals. Three of the 16 Tuscan landscape photographs were created by Christine. She is also part of the “Young Anglo Women’s Network” organization that is dedicated to the advancement of women in the arts. “Florence, Italy, is so scenic that it’s all about capturing the sunshine and the sky,” says granddaughter Christine Dickert. “We are excited to share a little of that beauty with those here at Fort Sanders.” The same 16 Tuscany landscape photos that can be seen at Fort Sanders Regional in Knoxville are also on display at a hospital in Florence, Italy. “We truly appreciate this beautiful gift. Our staff and patients are already enjoying the artwork,” says Jennifer Debow, Fort Sanders Director of Cardiac Services. “It’s soothing and comforting for people to have something so nice to look at while they’re here.”

Hospital visitors Kris Sims (left) and Antonio Lacoucci admire three of the Tuscany landscape photos now exhibited at Fort Sanders Regional. Cheryl Dickert (left) and daughter Christine Dickert unveil one of the 16 Italian photos recently donated to Fort Sanders Regional’s cardiac floor.

Year end giving – There’s no better time!

The Fellowship Center, located on Laurel Avenue next to Fort Sanders Regional, is supported by donations and the generosity of guests and volunteers. The center offers free lodging to patients and family members who travel long distances to Knoxville for outpatient medical treatment. Eighteen fully-furnished apartments provide a home-like atmosphere. Gifts of money, supplies, time and talent make this caring service possible. For information about contributing your time or support to the Fellowship Center, call 865541-1725 or go to www.fellowshipcenterknox.org.

End-of-year charitable contributions can provide you with a tax break and give you the satisfaction of helping people. Many special programs and services of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, such as pastoral care, the Fellowship Center lodging facility and Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center’s Innovative Recreation Cooperative are funded by donations. Gifts can be made in honor of a favorite nurse, therapist, physician or other caregiver. Timing is the key. If you itemize and make a donation before Dec. 31, you can secure a deduction for this year’s taxes. Smart year-end giving

strategies include prepaying a pledge, donating appreciated securities, making honorarium gifts for friends and loved ones or investing in a life income plan. Your tax benefits depend on what you give and when you give. We can assist you and your financial advisors in making a charitable gift to support the nonprofit mission of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and its programs.

For more information, contact Jeff Elliott with the Fort Sanders Foundation at 865-531-5210 or Jelliott@covhlth.com.