Bearden Shopper-News 122414 by Shopper-News

VOL. 8 NO. 51 NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ

www.ShopperNewsNow.com |

December 24, 2014

www.facebook.com/ShopperNewsNow

Christmas collection reflects White House history By Wendy Smith

Christmas greetings! In this drawing by Carol Chilton of Greeneville, Bill and Wanda Williams say it best. “Straight from the heart.”

Lights fantastic at Chilhowee Park Tour Chilhowee Park by car after dark to see the citysponsored forest of lighted trees floating on the lake. The exhibit will continue to Jan. 1.

Festival of Lights Walk around Concord Park to see the Knox County Festival of Lights, running from 6-9 p.m. through Dec. 30. It’s sponsored by the county’s Parks and Recreation Department. Come for a Dam Road Ride Saturday, Dec. 27, at 9 a.m. as the Knoxville Bicycle Company sponsors the Saturday Dam Road Ride. Meet at 10657 Hardin Valley Road. Info: www. Legacyparks.org/.

IN THIS ISSUE Marvin West Money trumps tradition. How else can you explain changing the name of the historic Gator Bowl to TaxSlayer Bowl? The online tax prep people started paying the price in 2011. Naming rights were finalized this year.

➤

See story on page A-11

Wendy Smith Judging at Tour de Lights was a challenge. In the end, there were 1,023 riders, most of whom sported lights, tinsel or costumes. It was nothing short of magical to watch them depart for a tour of the Fourth & Gill neighborhood, even though my toes were numb.

➤

See story on page A-5

Betsy Pickle Christmas is a huge day for movies, and Shopper-News previews two of the best ones: “Into the Woods” and “The Imitation Game.”

➤

See previews on page A-10

10512 Lexington Dr., Ste. 500 37932 (865) 218-WEST (9378) NEWS news@ShopperNewsNow.com Sherri Gardner Howell Wendy Smith | Anne Hart ADVERTISING SALES ads@ShopperNewsNow.com Shannon Carey Jim Brannon | Tony Cranmore Patty Fecco | Wendy O’Dell

The last gift that Gordon Wells got from President John F. Kennedy and his wife, Jackie, was the Christmas print of the Green Room. It arrived a month after Kennedy was assassinated, and the printed inscription reads, “With our appreciation and best wishes for a happy Christmas, 1963.” Wells, father of downtown Knoxville resident Mary Wells Holbrook, was a White House police officer for 25 years. He served during the presidencies of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, Holbrook Dwight D. Eisenhower, Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. As a White House staff member, he received a gift from the First Family each Christmas. Holbrook keeps her collection of framed Christmas cards and

The Green Room print given to White House staff the year that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated Photos by Wendy Smith

To page A-3

City crews planting 600 trees across Knoxville It’ l ti d It’s ttree-planting season, and the city’s tree experts will be analyzing soil and growing conditions in choosing from 45 different species of trees for plantings in public places – in parks, along greenways and in rights-of-way – between now and March. Kasey Krouse, the city’s first urban forester, has selected sites where new trees will be placed. Together with the city’s arborist, Jeff McCarter, Krouse and his six employees will oversee the planting of more than 600 trees around town his season. Since his hiring in 2012, Krouse has ended the approach of planting primarily monoculture stands of trees. His goal is a diverse variety of trees. He considers the makeup of the soil as well as the environment in which the trees will be growing.

“Pl “P l tii tii trees t k iiff “Planting native works you’ve got the native soil. If you don’t have that, exotic trees like the zelkova and ginkgo are a better option because they will do well in poor soil,” Krouse said. Much of the land Krouse is planting trees on has been misused at some point over the past couple of centuries, leaving little if any virgin soil. “Planting these trees is rewarding work,” Krouse said. “It’s satisfying to know that, if we do our research correctly, our children and their children will be playing under these tree canopies many decades from now. “More immediately, neighborhood leaders and park users will notice the wider variety of tree foliage and fall colors, as well as the thickening numbers of trees on public properties in the city.”

A crew with AvaLawn Lawn and Landscaping plants a tree in Tyson Park.

Blasius is new director of design center By Wendy Smith Wayne Blasius, who began his new job as executive director of the East Tennessee Community Design Center this week, remembers having coffee with Annette Anderson back in 1977. Anderson was executive director of the design cenWayne Blasius ter from 1973 to 1995. She was one of the first people Blasius met when he arrived in Knoxville to begin graduate work in urban planning. They talked about the importance of getting involved in the community, and the conversation stoked his enthusiasm for civic engagement. In the years since, Blasius has volunteered for the design center,

Knox Heritage, Leadership Knoxville, the Central Business Improvement District and the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, along with other organizations. “I strongly believe in giving back, that our community is only as good as the work its citizens are willing to put into it.” He grew up in the Chicago area and didn’t intend to stay in Knoxville. But the South grew on him − especially the warm winters. After Blasius finished his degree, he was hired as a planner for the Metropolitan Planning Commission. He worked on the downtown master plan that ultimately led to that area’s renaissance. His firm, InSite Development, also contributed to downtown’s revitalization with the redevelopment of the Phoenix and the Mast General Store/Gallery Lofts.

RING SIZING S

Knoxville has an incredible historic building stock, he says. “If you look down Gay Street, there are not many missing teeth.” The area has remained intact because businesses had little economic incentive to be there during the 1960s and 1970s, he says. If downtown had been booming, some of the buildings would have been torn down and replaced with modern equivalents. When it comes to good design, there’s always room for improvement, and he hopes the design center will continue to be a player in that. Blasius took the reins from interim executive director Mary Linda Schwarzbart, whom he commends for her leadership. He also praises the design center’s staff and volunteer board. He thinks his ability to envision a new future for downtown’s

CELEBRATE SHOP FARRAGUT!

20% OFF

and other jewelry repairs.

Foster' s Fine Jewelry

7023 Kingston Pike

Expires 1/15/15 Must present coupon

big, empty buildings will help him lead the design center, though its scope goes far beyond the city center. Knoxville and its outlying communities depend on each other, and good design is beneficial to everybody, he says. The ETCDC, which serves a 16-county region, provides professional design and planning services to communities and nonprofit organizations that would not otherwise be able to afford such services. Conceptual designs for projects, which are chosen based on service to the public, help organizations focus their vision and seek funding. The design center was founded in 1969 by renowned Knoxville architect Bruce McCarty. Staff is composed of three full-time and two part-time employees. Funding for the nonprofit comes from grants and donations.

In the West Hills Center

www.fostersjewelry.com | 584-3966

Preserve those old reels, slides & vhs tapes today!

$25 Off Bring your VHS, slides, $125 Purchase! ﬁlm and more into Cannot be combined with any other discounts or offers. the digital age. Coupon must be presented at time order is dropped off. Discount will not be applied to previous orders or orders that are being processed.

Audio & Video Conversion

SN122414 SN 122414 Expires 12/30/14

686-5756

www.DigitizeItNow.com 12752 Kingston Pike, Renaissance Farragut, Ste 103, Bldg E

A-2 • DECEMBER 24, 2014 • BEARDEN Shopper news

Great

18+ locations.

80 years. Over 140,000 members and growing.

One goal: Help Members Grow Financially. We are small enough to know you and large enough to serve you. Thank you for trusting us to care for all your ﬁnancial needs.

Thank you for a great 2014 as we look forward to growing with you in the years to come.

TVACREDITUNION.COM • (865) 544-5400

community

BEARDEN Shopper news • DECEMBER 24, 2014 • A-3

Holiday cheer at Liz-Beth Liz-Beth & Co. celebrated its new location (7240 Kingston Pike in The Gallery Shopping Center) with a Candlelight Sale and Party. Guests were treated to cocktails and gourmet dessert treats. The store specializes in one-of-a-kind art including pottery, glass and jewelry.

White house

From page A-1

Elaine Fronczek, Dan Duncan and Stan Fronczek celebrate the season with the Dogwood Arts team at Liz-Beth & Co. Mary Holbrook’s collection of White House Christmas gifts was inherited from her father, Gordon Wells, who served as a White House police officer for 25 years.

Melynda Whetsel and Nancy Wolfe at the party

Jake Smith and Bethany Hankins entertain patrons at Liz-Beth & Co. Photos by Justin Acuff

prints displayed year-round. They are snapshots of presidential history as well as mementos of her father, who passed away in 1996. Wells was recruited from the Washington, D.C., police department to join the White House Police in 1943. During Roosevelt’s presidency, staff were given Christmas cards. The small, simple cards reflect the austerity of the war years. After World War II, Christmas gifts to staff reJustin Gee and Jill Von Hagel flected the tastes, and sometimes the talents, of each president. Truman gave useful items, like leather bookmarks and key holders. Both items were well-used by her parents, Holbrook says, and only the frayed bookmark survives. Truman also gave photos as gifts, including one of Blair House, where the First Family lived during a two-year renovation of the White House. He was living at Blair House during an assassination attempt in 1950 Gregg Phenicie, manager at that killed Wells’ colleague, Officer Leslie Coffelt. Liz-Beth & Co. Eisenhower painted a portrait of Abraham Lincoln that was reprinted for the staff in 1953. According to White House history, he worked on the painting while waiting for news of a Korean armistice. The portrait was so popular that he painted a portrait of George Washington for the 1954 staff gift. While painting a landscape in Colorado for the 1955 print, Eisenhower had a heart attack. He finished the painting while recovering in a Denver hospital. Holbrook chuckles over

the Eisenhower paintings. “They’re just funny. They’re not that good.” The Kennedys’ first gift to staff was a photo of Caroline’s ducks in the South Lawn fountain. By 1962, Jackie Kennedy had restored four rooms at the White House, and advertising illustrator Edward Lehman was hired to sketch the rooms for a newspaper story. She liked his work so much that she asked him to paint a watercolor of the Red Room for that year’s Christmas print. Lehman was invited back the following spring to paint the Green and Blue Rooms. In spite of the president’s assassination in November 1963, Jackie Kennedy distributed the Green Room prints that Christmas. While the Blue Room painting was completed, it was never reproduced. Johnson and his wife, Lady Bird, relied on American Greetings designer Robert Laessig to create dreamy White House scenes that were given to staff each Christmas from 1964 to 1967. Wells was a White House Police captain when he retired in 1968. White House Christmas festivities included an annual party for staff children, and Holbrook remembers standing in line to speak with Mamie Eisenhower when President Eisenhower made a surprise appearance. The only thing she remembers from the encounter is that he complimented her white fur muff. “I still have the muff,” she says.

COMMUNITY NOTES

A wonderland of lights awaits visitors to Concord Park, thanks to the efforts of the maintenance crew of Knox County Parks and ■ Council of West Knox County Homeowners meets 7:15 p.m. Recreation. Photos by S. Clark

Christmas comes to

each first Tuesday, Peace Lutheran Church, 621 N. Cedar Bluff Road. Info: www.cwkch.com/. ■ Historic Sutherland Heights Neighborhood Association. Info: Marlene Taylor, 951-3773, taylor8246@bellsouth.net.

Concord Park

Hot chocolate, hot cider and colorful lights drew hundreds to Concord Park last Friday as Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett and every kid in sight flipped the switch to launch the festivities.

Sherri Gardner Howell

Knox County Mayor Tim Bur“And what do you want for Christmas, young man?” Santa asks chett tours the lighted trail. His hat reads, “I believe.” San- Santa talks with Lucy and Sylvie Parks as mom Deena Parks Doug Bataille, senior director of Parks and Recreation for Knox County. ta? “Bigfoot,” says the mayor. (not pictured) leads them into Concord Park.

FARRAGUT FACES Knox County’s 16th annual Holiday Festival of Lights at The Cove at Concord Park will sparkle and entertain each night from 6 to 9 p.m. through Tuesday, Dec. 30, excluding Christmas Day. The Cove is at 11808 S. Northshore Drive. Hawg Dawg’s sponsored the refreshments on Friday and Saturday only. The festival has grown with illuminated displays and a series of lights coordinated to music. Visitors walk the three-quartermile greenway trail to view

the lights. Pets on leashes are welcome. Tommy Conway makes sure Santa greets all who attend. The park staff at The Cove does all the decorating, which includes placing displays, adding several thousand lights to trees and building bonfires for roasting marshmallows. The event is free, but Knox County will collect nonperishable food items for the Love Kitchen, which provides meals, clothing and emergency food packages to the homebound, homeless and unemployed.

The children of Lauren and Nathan Smith of Lenoir City pause in front of a train. They are (front) Caleb and Anna Smith, both 3; (back) Abby, age 6; Makayla, 10; and Keiley Smith, 11. This is their first year to visit the lights at Concord Park, but it won’t be their last, said Lauren Smith.

A-4 â&#x20AC;˘ DECEMBER 24, 2014 â&#x20AC;˘ BEARDEN Shopper news

The first Martha Ashe Forty years ago, in 1974, the first woman to represent Knox County in the state Senate was elected in November. Her name was Martha Ashe, and there is quite a story as to how it all happened in an unplanned way. She was this writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, and the reader needs to be 60 to have much current memory of the fall campaign in 1974 in Knox County. In fact, the full story will take up much of two columns, so this story will be continued on Dec. 31. Martha Ashe was also the first Republican woman ever elected statewide to the Senate. Since then three more women (Jamie Woodson, Becky Massey and, briefly, Sue Atchley) have represented Knox County in the state Senate, and many more have served other parts of the state. At the start of 1974, I was completing my third term in the state House and decided to run for the state Senate that year. Tennesseeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Constitution requires that a state senator be 30 years old. In 1974, I was 29 and would turn 30 on Jan. 1, 1975. Since the Senate would not convene until the second Tuesday of January in 1975, I would then be 30. I sought and secured a state Attorney Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opinion that said I was eligible to run and the Senate would determine the qualifications of its own members. The state Constitution also provides that the term of office begins with the day of election in November.

# %

# # # &

# # ++ %$ % %' + $ '' " $ " $ +.*5 + *2 $ 2 *5 '* ++ *1* " %##1$ . +( 1* ! % %%" *% * # '*%2 + $ 3 !' !+ $ %%" 1''" + .% 0, *1* " " # $. *5 %%"+( "+% . ! $ 3 "%. $ %5+ $ %% . #+ .% . + # %%"+ 3 . %1* * +.# +

*% * #( " 6 $ 1 . %$ + #' * . 2 .% * ! $ . 5 " % '%2 *.5 3 "+% '*%2 %" *+ '+ .% &/ *1* " %%"+(

Victor Ashe

There is not a lame-duck period for state legislators. My mother at that time had no inkling she might seek the Senate seat but was a vital supporter in my campaigns. I declared my candidacy in the GOP primary and won the nomination over longtime Sheriff Bernard Waggoner in August. In addition to the Democratic candidate, Betty Cathey, there was an independent candidate, former state Rep. Jack Comer, whom I had defeated two years earlier for state representative in the GOP primary after redistricting. Comer was irate over his loss. He filed as an independent candidate to gain legal standing to sue over my eligibility. The lawsuit is styled Comer v. Ashe and was first heard in Chancery Court by the late Len Broughton, who ruled in my favor, holding that the Senate alone would decide the eligibility of its members. Since the Senate would not convene until January, when I would be 30, the issue would be moot. However, Comer quickly appealed the decision and asked that the state Supreme Court hear the case, bypassing the appellate court. The Supreme Court agreed to hear it.

I was ably represented by Jack Draper and the late Robert Ritchie, father of former state Rep. Wayne Ritchie. To my dismay, the court quickly ruled that I was not eligible to run since I would not be 30 the day of the election and ordered my name removed from the ballot. There were less than seven weeks to the November election and now no Republican nominee. The public reaction was mostly in my favor and against the court, which was seen by many as an arm of the Democratic Party. The story continues in next weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s column with the battle to name a GOP nominee and the five-week campaign to election day. â&#x2013; Gov. Bill Haslam has made an outstanding choice in Randy Boyd as commissioner of Economic Development. Boyd previously helped Haslam on education issues as an unpaid assistant for one year. Boyd, founder of PetSafe, has been a community leader. He follows another Knoxvillian, Bill Baxter, who served in this position under Gov. Don Sundquist from 1998 to 2000, and Alex Fisher, who lived in Knoxville then but has now moved to Columbus, Ohio. â&#x2013; Former Knoxville Mayor Kyle Testerman, 80, and retired city Fire Chief Eddie Cureton, 77, are recovering well from accidents and were patients recently in adjacent rooms at NHC in Farragut. Best wishes to them as they get back on their feet and become more mobile.

Jacksons celebrate Christmas Knox County General Sessions Court judge Andy Jackson and his wife, Janet (at right), celebrate with daughters Rachel and Rebecca at the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Christmas party at their home in Solway. Judge Jackson is a descendant of President Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States. Photo by A. Hart

++ +. . *%1 %1. . 5 * 3 . +%1* +.* 1. %$ . *%1 %2 * 7 %1$. $ $ +.*5 $. *+ $ *1* " '' " $ %##1$ . +( 1 " #1 $ $ ' * #'+( "+% + *2 ". * $ + ' *.$ * $ 3 . #%. * "( $ # $ +.*5 3 )* "+% '* 2 " .% 2 %1. " + $ * .+(

To arms, to arms, the #DanishAreComing

3 " %# 5%1* "' + 3 +.* 2 .% + *2 . %+ $ * $ $ *1* " '' " ( %% * 2 + 3 % .+ * 2 $ $ " %$ . %$+

!$ ' !

$!+ %* 5%1* * $ + ' $ +1''%*. "' $ 4. $ . %' (

Last week, after President Obama announced we would normalize relations with Cuba, I tuned in to a local radio stationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daily talk show anticipating wing-nut hysterics at the news. I came away gratified. One caller expressed his displeasure at trading with any Communist nation by asking rhetorically, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why are we (trading) with Vietnam, anyway? They killed 55,000 of our men.â&#x20AC;? Then, for emphasis: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We shoulda nuked â&#x20AC;&#x2122;em back to the Stone Age.â&#x20AC;? For that fellow, nothing exudes Christmas cheer like a glowing, radioactive crater. Although Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most recent treasonous action was enough in itself to curl his toenails, it turned out the caller was equally outraged over the origin of his jockey shorts: made in Vietnam. After East Tennesseeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s version of Gen. Jack D. Ripper (of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dr. Strangeloveâ&#x20AC;? fame) hung up, I tried to empathize with him. My jockey shorts are â&#x20AC;&#x153;immigrantsâ&#x20AC;? as well, made in Honduras, but we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had a war with Honduras lately. If we had, I might feel differently. Then I considered what

Larry Van Guilder this country would look like today if we had â&#x20AC;&#x153;nukedâ&#x20AC;? Vietnam: probably a lot like Vietnam but without the jungle. But our actions would also have precipitated World War III, and we would have been nuked in turn by the Soviet Union and Red China. (Jesus said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blessed are the peacemakers â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? As opposed to â&#x20AC;&#x153;peacekeepers,â&#x20AC;? now-retired ICBMs once deployed by the United States.) However, fair-minded individual that I am, I conceded that the caller might be on to something. Vietnam is the wrong target, especially now that it produces serviceable underwear. But there are people, places and things that could do with a good Christmas nuking, so I made this list and checked it twice. Denmark. Peaceful little Denmark, you say? Ha! Danes, with their well-paid McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workers and their cream-cheese pastries may seem to be the last people on earth who deserve in-

dustrial-grade irradiation, but read on. Denmark has decided to lay claim to part of the Arctic surrounding the North Pole. Because the continental shelf running under Greenland stretches to the pole and Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, the pushy Danes think they can just grab territory like it was formerly part of Mexico. Anyone who writes or says anything preceded by a hashtag (#). If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re like me, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s becoming increasingly difficult to restrain the impulse to strangle the next person who uses a hashtag to communicate feelings, as in, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel #blue today,â&#x20AC;? or opinions like â&#x20AC;&#x153;#DanesAreNuts.â&#x20AC;? Nuking on this scale would mean the end of Twitter, a sweet collateral benefit. The National Football League. The conduct of pro football players makes a strong argument for nuking. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll exclude Peyton Manning if he agrees to stop making Papa Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commercials. The next politician who says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not a scientist, but â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been hearing a lot of this from climate-change deniers in recent years. We know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not scientists; we only wish you would listen to them.

government

BEARDEN Shopper news • DECEMBER 24, 2014 • A-5

Lunching in the sunshine News gets hard to come by during the holidays, which made this announcement from Knox County Schools’ prolific public information office enticing: “PUBLIC NOTICE: (14173) Please note that two or more Board of Education members may meet on Monday, Dec. 15, at 11:30 a.m. at Panera Bread, 2000 Cumberland Avenue. Education issues will be discussed and minutes will be taken. All board members are welcome to attend and will pay for their own meals.” So it was no surprise that two reporters played Cumberland Avenue parkingspot roulette and showed up

Betty Bean

at the popular campus café. No telling what they were going to be talking about, right? But there was no news broken at the meeting, which was attended by board members Patti Bounds, Amber Rountree, Terry Hill and Doug Harris, as well as assistant superintendent Elizabeth Alves (who got stuck taking notes). Also present were

Knox County Education Association president Tanya T. Coats and Rountree’s 3-month-old son, Teddy, for whose affections Hill and Bounds competed as they discussed problems finding substitute teachers. Afterward, Bounds was a little embarrassed about the announcement. Turns out that she, Hill and Rountree, who regularly attend Bible study together, just wanted to have lunch. In an abundance of caution, they reported it to KCS spokesperson Melissa Ogden, who “sunshined” the meeting, i.e., sent out a formal notice in compliance with the state’s sunshine law.

“We were just going to get together and have lunch. … Our intent was to convey that business ‘may be discussed,’ but it was really just some people wanting to get together and have lunch, but not wanting our conversation to be limited to small talk. I’m surprised we didn’t have cameras rolling,” Bounds said, barely stifling a laugh. This abundance of caution is typical of Knox County elected officials, who are still smarting from the aftermath of “Black Wednesday,” when County Commission got itself into a world of trouble by appointing spouses, kinfolk

and drinking buddies to seats they were being forced to vacate after the state Supreme Court forced Knox County to abide by termlimits laws, thumbing their collective noses at Tennessee’s Open Meetings Act in the process. Even though school board members weren’t the offenders, they are extremely careful about such things, unlike some of their colleagues across the state. Take the Metro Nashville school board, for example, which recently attempted to choose a new superintendent by secret ballot. Astonishingly unaware of

Tour de Lights is holiday magic My favorite Christmas memory isn’t really a memory at all. It’s a feeling. It’s the excitement I experienced when I walked out of my grandmother’s house on Christmas Eve knowing Christmas was the next day. My brother and I couldn’t stop grinning during the car ride home. “Can you believe it? Tomorrow, when we wake up, it will be Christmas!” we’d say, and five minutes later, we’d say it again. It was sheer bliss knowing that something magical was going to happen, and no matter what we found under the tree, it was going to be good. Each Christmas, I try to find something − twinkling lights, a delicious smell or a beautiful carol − that makes me feel like a kid again. This year, it was the eighth annual Tour de Lights. This was the first year the annual bike ride was part of Knoxville’s Christmas in the City, and I was honored

Wendy Smith

to be asked to help judge the event’s costume contest. When I arrived at Market Square, I was handed a clipboard and asked to mingle with the hundred or so costumed participants. The categories included best costume, best helmet, best group, best bike and best overall. I met a man wearing a top hat made out of a coffee can and adorned with a candle. I met Mayor Tim Burchett’s cousin, P.J., who restored the 1950s bike ridden by his wife, Beaumont Elementary art teacher Cheryl Burchett, as well as his own 1930s-era bicycle, which he found leaning against a tree in the woods.

Lindsay Lee, Angela Wampler, Stephanie Lee and Pam Lee, also known as the Snowflakes, don’t mind the chilly weather at the 2014 Tour de Lights. Photo by Wendy Smith He had to cut the bike out of the tree, which had grown around it. I met the Three Wise Men, two of whom were women. They followed a star that hung from a pole attached to one of the bikes.

Saul Young, my favorite News Sentinel photographer, looked more like Alice from “The Brady Bunch” than a wise man in his ruffled bath robe. I met Steve McGhee, who had so many lights on

his bike and helmet that I thought he must be an engineer. He turned out to be a pharmacist. My job would’ve been easy if not for the continuous stream of entrants. I thought I’d picked my favor-

the state’s open-meetings law, they were publicly humiliated when Jeff Woods of the alt-weekly The Nashville Scene pointed out that state law is pretty clear: “No secret votes, or secret ballots, or secret roll calls shall be allowed.” A do-over followed. Sometimes scoop-hungry local media get a little aggravated by investing time covering meetings that produce no fireworks. But those of us who’ve been around long enough to remember the bad old days can’t help but appreciate the transparency that has become a way of doing business.

ites until I met David Stair, with a shiny, red present on his helmet, and his wife, Debbie, who wore a Christmas tree costume made of real hemlock branches. I also ran into my friend from the Dogwood Knitters, Lyndsay Crawford, who was dressed as the Doctor from Dr. Who. In the end, there were 1,023 riders, most of whom sported lights, tinsel or costumes. It was nothing short of magical to watch them depart for a tour of the Fourth & Gill neighborhood, even though my toes were numb. Judging was a challenge, given our absurdly creative community, but it was a pleasure to whittle down the finalists with my fellow judge, Erin Donovan of Visit Knoxville. It was even more fun to watch the winners, most of whom were grownups, grin as they accepted their prizes. Perhaps the key to finding childlike Christmas bliss is forgetting that you’re a grown-up − just for a little while.

Rejoice! With exceeding great joy, we wish you and your family much peace, love and harmony this Christmas season.

Merry Christmas! “Cantrell’s Cares”

SALES • SERVICE • MAINTENANCE Family Business Serving You Over 20 Years 5715 Old Tazewell Pike • 687-2520 A+ RATING WITH

A-6 • DECEMBER 24, 2014 • BEARDEN Shopper news

The three magi arrive in Bethlehem to search for the baby. Playing Balthasar, Melchior and Gaspar are Major Sharpe, Thomas Stuffs and Dave Craig. Photos by Justin Acuff

Finding the baby in a ‘Walk Through Bethlehem’ By Sherri Gardner Howell

Finnian Gilbert works as a metal smith in the Walk Through Bethlehem at Church Street United Methodist Church.

Rumors were flying all through “Bethlehem.” The innkeepers were abuzz, and the shepherds shook their heads in wonder. Someone said a baby had been born and that his birth was announced by angels. Thousands of visitors to Church Street United Methodist Church on Dec. 14 found the church transformed into the village of Bethlehem as it might have looked 2,000 years ago, with wood chips on the floor, sand spread all around and the village populated with shopkeepers, shepherds, animals and guests, some in town to pay their taxes and some to look for this new baby. For 17 years, Church Street has created a Walk Through Bethlehem, an

Ainsley Lamar works the dough to make some bread at a Walk Through Bethlehem at Church Street United Methodist Church. interactive village where guests can be transported back to what a village might have been like at the time of Jesus’ birth. It takes hundreds of volunteers to pro-

Little Brady Kaplan gets an early taste of acting as he plays the baby Jesus in a Walk Through Bethlehem with his mother, Kelly Kaplan, and David Rosecrance as Mary and Joseph. Jaylen Fitzgerald and Harrison Atkins feed hay to a camel at the Walk Through Bethlehem at Church Street United Methodist Church. duce, all receiving coaching for their positions – training in what a shopkeeper might say, what wares he would be selling and what kind of interaction he was likely to have with visitors. The marketplace offers an authentic food shop, potters who let visitors try their hand at making clay pots, a jewelry-making shop and animals outside in a stable. The live nativity has Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus. Two babies shared the honors of playing Jesus this year, splitting the duties into two shifts. The tradition began with Sue Isbell, Church Street United Methodist Church’s children’s minister, back in 1997. Sue and her husband, Rick, went to a similar village creation when they lived in Nashville.

An overview of a Walk Through Bethlehem at Church Street United Methodist Church.

Coming December 31

Health, fitness & living special section Reaching more than 104,000 homes

Call today!

Spaces are selling fast!

Fitness

Call 922-4136 (North office) or 218-WEST (West office) for advertising info

faith

BEARDEN Shopper news • DECEMBER 24, 2014 • A-7

A Christmas quiz

Grace Christian Academy varsity cheerleaders kick the “Jingle Bells” finale into high gear. Pictured are Abbie Kirkwood, Kendall Poplin, Grace Dotson and Koree Hewett

Grace Baptist celebrates with song By Nancy Anderson

Roy Webb accompanies the Grace Baptist Church orchestra playing “Carol of the Bells.”

Grace Baptist Church produced an amazing Christmas program, replete with humor and a 100-member choir. The service was free with over 2,500 in attendance. Worship pastor Jason Breland opened the show, inviting the audience to participate by clapping and singing along. “Those of you in the balcony are closer to God, so we expect great things from you.” They complied. There was a full orchestra with horns, strings and percussion on a stage packed with musicians and singers. Humor was plentiful with skits by the pastoral staff and a hilarious version of “Jingle Bells.” Nationally known recording artist Alicia Williamson Garcia captivated the crowd with her hand-

clapping, foot-stomping music. Garcia shared an excerpt from John 10:10, a message that moved the audience to cheers and remained with many long after the closing. Audience members were overheard in the parking lot repeating her words, “New Life, new hope, new joy. Jesus said ‘I’ve come that you might have life and have it more abundantly.’ Isn’t that wonderful?” Roy Webb, a popular Christian pianist who has performed at the White House, took the stage to accompany the orchestra playing “Carol of the Bells,” a song made popular by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. “Elvis” opened an unusual interpretation of “Jingle Bells” that included a Caribbean dancing duo, an opera-singing Viking and cancan dancers.

At Christmastime, more will be said about the birth of Jesus than at any other time of the year. Yet each h year I can’t help but be a bit itt al disturbed by all the biblical ignorance and inaccuraciess associated with the birth off our Savior. When it comes to one of the most fundamental tenants of Christianity – the incarnation of Jesus – and one of the most pivotal historical events that ever occurred, I find that many cannot discern between fact and faction. As fundamental as the birth of Jesus is, people do not really know the account of his birth as well as one might think. Doubt me? Then give the following quiz a shot and see how well you do: True or False: The angel Gabriel appeared to Joseph to inform him that Mary was with child. True or False: The Bible says that three wise men came to the manger to worship and give gifts to Jesus. True or False: The wise men were kings from the Orient. True or False: A bright star appeared in the sky and led the shepherds and the wise men to the manger. True or False: The shepherds and the wise men were present on the night of Jesus’ birth. True or False: The translation of the word “Immanuel” is “Savior.” True or False: Jesus was born in Jerusalem. True or False: An innkeeper told Mary and Joseph that there was no room in the inn, thus Jesus was born in a manger. Okay, so how did you

Steve Higginbotham do? Did anyone get them all right? Did you get a passing grade? Well, if you answered any of the questions with a “True,” you were mistaken. Every statement is false for one reason or another. Open your Bible and check it for yourself. What I have discovered through the years is that it is surprisingly easy for us to believe as fact, what is in reality, fiction. Furthermore, this “fiction” is sometimes propagated by religion. How many church lawns and “Christmas” re-enactments will portray a nativity scene which inaccurately portrays the biblical account? But now here’s my point: If we can be misinformed about something as fundamental as the birth of Jesus, what’s to make us think we cannot be misled regarding other religious matters? Friends, make sure your faith is not based on what others have told you, but rather make sure your faith is based on what you know to be true from your own personal study. Let the “fiction” you see perpetuated on church lawns and in church pageants this holiday season be a reminder and a warning to you to do your own Bible study, and to never be content with what others say. “Prove all things; Hold fast what is good.” (1 Thessalonians 5:21)

Elvis was in the building to open an unusual and highly entertaining interpretation of “Jingle Bells.”

Taylor Rose, Hayden Dye and Hannah Massengill patiently wait while nearly 100 more members of the children’s choir take their places to sing a sweet rendition of “Happy Birthday Jesus.”

No room?

Ginny Hill tells the story of David and Goliath to a group of children at the Walk Through Bethlehem at Church Street UMC. Photos by Justin Acuff

‘Walk Through Bethlehem’ William Pendergrass chisels a piece of wood as his father, Joe, and Matt Smith watch.

And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. (Luke 2: 7 NRSV) I have often tried to imagine Mary’s dismay Alicia Williamson Garcia captivates the crowd with her handwhen she realized she was Cross clapping, foot-stomping soulful gospel music during the Currents going to give birth to the Christmas at Grace program. Photos by Nancy Anderson miracle child she was carryLynn ing – God’s son – in a stable. Pitts The trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem must have been difficult enough, and I Would you like to start a can only imagine how Mary ness of the problem: having NEW CAREER? Come to the must have wondered if God lots of people I love! She American Red Cross Nurse Assistant was absolutely sure this was assured me that all will be Training information sessions every Wednesday at 10am! well; we all love each other, the plan. 6921 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxvillle, TN 37909 Joseph obviously loved we will get together as we No obligation & scholarships available to those who qualify. Mary and trusted God’s can. It will be Christmas no angel, who had reassured matter what. Call I remember so well the him early on in Mary’s pregnancy. But now, Joseph may Christmas many years ago Experienced have had some doubts, too. when the sister of an in-law TERMITE AND PEST CONTROL Auto-Body Tech What in the world was God had no place to be on ChristSince 1971 Drug-free up to? Was this some very mas Eve and was included 865-992-4808 unfunny cosmic joke? A in our celebration and giftRated A+ 865-368-3698 prank? Punishment? If so, giving. I will never forget her saying with a sigh, “It’s for what? As Lewis and I have tried Christmas, after all.” As I have looked forward to sort out this Christmas, with family and dear friends to and prepared for this living in five different states, Christmas, I have tried to be I have been, in turn, frus- very careful to leave room in trated, sad and hopeful. I my schedule – in my plans, was finally reminded by my my, mind, my heart – for the daughter Eden of the loveli- Christ Child!

Southeast

693-7211

HELP WANTED

Merry Christmas

FAITH NOTES ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, will offer two Christmas Eve Candlelight Services: 5 p.m. informal service with families and children in mind; 8 p.m. traditional service with Christmas music by the Chancel Choir. Warren Pearson will provide special music during the 11 a.m. service Sunday, Dec. 28. Refreshments and fellowship will begin at 10. No evening service. Info: 690-1060, www.beaverridgeumc.org. ■ Fellowship Church, 8000 Middlebrook Pike, will hold Christmas

Eve services at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. with limited childcare available at the 3:30 service only. ■ First Lutheran Church, 1207 N. Broadway, will host the following special services: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24; Christmas Day service, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 25; Worship service, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 28; New Year’s Eve service, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31. Communion will be served at all services. The public is invited.

kids

A-8 • DECEMBER 24, 2014 • BEARDEN Shopper news

Manning promotes student success Former UT quarterback and Denver Broncos standout Peyton Manning knows how to give back. Through his PeyBack Foundation, Manning helps promote the future success of disadvantaged youth by assisting programs that provide leadership and growth opportunities. While at UT, Manning would visit classrooms at Beaumont Magnet Academy and work with students. Since his graduation, he has given back to the community and now has expanded his generosity through Knox County Schools. Last week, the foundation donated $15,000 in gas cards to area schools, and the staff at each school will distribute the cards to families in need. “In the past we have put one card each with our school Angel Tree recipients’ gifts,” said social worker Mimi Jackson from Dogwood Elementary. “Parents knew that they were getting gifts for their children, but when they saw the gas card, many were moved to tears.” Schools splitting the do-

Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy assistant principal Dexter Murphy shows the bundle of gas cards his school received thanks to Peyton Manning’s Peyback Foundation. Photo by R. White

A.L. Lotts Elementary School fourth graders Hayden Phillips, Cristian Blanco, Katie Beshaw, Christopher Bussen, Ashlyn McElhaney and Bryan Utomo purchase gifts for a person in need with parent volunteer Lynne Blanco and teacher Kathy Alexander. Photos by S. Barrett

nation included Beaumont Magnet Academy, Belle Morris, Christenberry, Dogwood, Green Magnet Academy, Inskip, Lonsdale, Maynard, Norwood, Pond Gap, Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy, Spring Hill, South Knox and West View. – Ruth White

SCHOOL NOTES West Hills Elementary ■ Link your Food City ValuCard, Kroger Plus Card and Target Red Card to West Hills Elementary and help raise money for the school. The school also participates in the General Mills “BoxTops for Education” program and the Campbell’s “Labels for Education” program. Clip out the Box Tops and Labels for Education and drop them off at the school or mail to: West Hills Elementary, 409 Vanosdale Road, Knoxville, TN 37909.

Hayden Phillips, Ashlyn McElhaney and Christopher Bussen are served dinner by their teacher, Kathy Alexander.

Teacher’s tradition:

students’ memories

We’ve got your back…

As she stands in her kitchen preparing miniature pizzas shaped like Christmas trees, Kathy Alexander looks up and smiles. “I live for this,” she said. “This is the highlight of my Christmas.”

8800-0497

Sara Barrett

And every other injured part of your body. If an injury’s got you down, let FamilyCare Specialists get you back on the job – quicker – through MedCare, our comprehensive workers compensation services. • • • •

Imaging Services In-house Laboratory Services Laceration and Wound Care Physical Therapy

No appointment necessary for initial injury evaluation.

(865) 584-2146

Monday – Friday . . . . . .7am-7pm Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . 8am-2pm 1300 Old Weisgarber Road Knoxville, TN 37909 www.famcarespecialists.com

• Orthopedic Injury Evaluation • Post Accident Drug and Alcohol Screens (if requested)

For the past 21 years, Alexander has served her fourth graders dinner at her house after taking them shopping for folks in need. The students earn what they spend by doing odd jobs at home and around the community. “I want kids to own this and learn a lesson from it,” said Alexander. “There are a million lessons in this. … It is a math lesson on using the calculator and budgeting, it is a cooperative group lesson as they need to work together on picking out clothing and toys, and it is a lesson in etiquette and social awareness.” “This is a great way for the kids to get involved in what Christmas is about,” said parent volunteer Lynne

Blanco, who drove the students to the store for Alexander. In years past, Alexander would transport the students herself. But times have changed, and now parents chauffeur small groups of students after passing a background check. But Alexander wouldn’t want it any other way. “I enjoy very much having my students away from school, knowing them on a different level and them knowing me on a different level,” she said, placing a star-shaped pepperoni at the top of each pizza tree. “They bond as a class. When we sell coupon books at the beginning of the year, we sell them as a group in front of Kroger. “We all work together on it.” As Alexander puts the pizzas in the oven, her students finish wrapping the items they purchased and place them under Alexander’s tree. They complement the formal dining area where they’ll have their pizza. “I’ve never eaten somewhere this fancy!” exclaimed one student. Hearing her students in a relaxed atmosphere makes Alexander smile. “I don’t get all that at school, because I have to make them work,” she said.

Got school news? Call Sara at

342-6616 www.ShopperNewsNow.com

BEARDEN Shopper news • DECEMBER 24, 2014 • A-9

Slamdot moves west

business

By Sara Barrett Slamdot has officially opened its new location in Northshore Village at 2053 Thunderhead Road. The web design and hosting group was founded in 2005 and has about 900 clients, ranging from mom and pop stores to large corporations. Rocky Top Air owner and Slamdot client Gerald Allison attended the ribboncutting and had nothing but praise for the folks who built his website. Allison expected several meetings and a long, involved process, but said he met with the folks at Slamdot one time for an initial consultation, and everything afterward was done online. He said his business has benefitted from Slamdot’s ongoing support and training in “Slamcamps,” which are customized training sessions in small group settings. Originally based in downtown Knoxville, the company moved westward “for a number of reasons,” said web consultant Wade McLemore. “We’re a growing company, so we need more space. This is conve-

Smoky Mountain Service Dogs trainer Daniel Johnson with Nitro. Photos by Charles Garvey

Pictured at Slamdot’s ribboncutting are web developers Brittney Clevenger and Jessica Jones, web consultant Wade McLemore, chief operating officer Daniel Monday, founder and chief executive officer Sean Christman, his wife, Elizabeth, and their 2 1/2-year-old son, Sean Jr., with well-wishers cheering in the background. Photos by S. Barrett nient to downtown and also has a small-town feel,” he said. While CEO Sean Christmas prefers to work behind

Slamdot founder and CEO Sean Christman and chief operating officer Daniel Monday get a visit from Rocky Top Air owner and Slamdot client Gerald Allison, dressed as Santa Claus.

the scenes, COO Daniel Monday has a large personal footprint. He has served as an officer for several business groups and is ac-

tive in both the Knoxville and Farragut West Knox chambers. Info: 238-5600 or www.slamdot.com.

Jean Baird’s 60-year banking career comes to an end By Anne Hart

Jean Baird, retiring after 60 years in the banking business, welcomes guests to her retirement party at Regions Bank’s Knollwood Branch on Bearden Hill. Photo by A. Hart ing to be delivering Meals on Wheels, which I haven’t been able to do because of my work schedule. I’m really looking forward to that.” Another big change will be her focus on specific vacation dates. A major fan of the UT women’s basketball team who sports “Big Orange” attire throughout both the football and basketball seasons, Baird notes she won’t have to plan her vacation around the Final Four in the future. But you can bet she’ll be there if the UT women are. She says she’ll continue with her bowling league, “and I’m going to try to improve my golf game so I can play with Bob.” That’s her husband, Bob Baird, who was an electrical engineer at TVA and retired long ago. The ever-supportive Bob may be in for one surprise, though. “He’s trying to give

By Bonny C. Millard Entrepreneurs wanting to create or expand their businesses face challenges, but a relatively new organization is here to help. T h e K nox v ille EntrepreJim Biggs neur Center (KEC), a nonprofit that opened in April 2013, provides mentoring, training and support for startup businesses. Jim Biggs, executive director, spoke to the

Rotary Club of Knoxville. “We are the resource for anyone wanting to start or grow a company here.” KEC is a “public and private partnership. We get money from the city of Knoxville, from the state through Launch Tennessee and from a variety of private combinations, and now we’re starting to bring on corporate sponsors who see the value of what we’re trying to do.” KEC covers a 16-county region and serves as a connection to other entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations.

“One of the goals is to provide a more collaborative framework to try and build bridges …” Biggs said, “so that the entrepreneurs we’re trying to serve have an idea of where to start and who is the right connection for them to grow that business.” KEC held “Startup Day” to celebrate entrepreneurship in Knoxville. “Our belief is that startups and entrepreneurs add social and economic value to the community,” Biggs said. “The economic value is pretty straightforward: jobs, revenues. They attract outside investors.” Info: knoxec.com.

friends and customers say: “She always has a smile and is so willing to help.” Eaves said Regions “is very appreciative of the community’s support of her.” Jean and Bob Baird have a son, Dr. Michael Baird, an anesthesiologist with Park West Hospital, four grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. So here’s wishing a spectacularly happy retirement to Jean Baird, the woman who knows a shiny new bike is a lot more fun than a bunch of shiny rocks.

morning and with disabled veterans in the afternoon. Each dog is trained to respond to the specific needs of the recipient and is taught corresponding comDaughtrey mands. As examples, the dogs can be trained to open doors, pick up a cane or crutch, or fetch medication. The dog is with its owner 24 hours a day and must become accustomed to going everywhere its owner goes. Kitchens said it takes approximately 1500 hours of training over about two years to train a service dog and that not all dogs taken into the program are able to complete the course. “For instance, some dogs just don’t like the revolving doors at airports,” he said. Smoky Mountain Service Dogs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization staffed 100 percent by 40 to 50 volunteers with three professional trainers. There is no paid administrative staff. Kitchens said the organization’s business model allows for 96 percent of donations to be used directly for training the dogs. The remainder is used primarily for veterinary fees, food and treats for the dogs. Info: www.smokymountainservicedogs.org, where donations may be made through PayPal.

brought to you exclusively by ...

in Bearden

Jim Biggs speaks at Rotary

me back the kitchen, but I’ve told him I can’t take it back because I signed a non-compete clause.” She sounds pretty sure about that. A branch team leader with Regions, Jean Baird’s banking career began in 1954 in Cleveland, Tenn. After graduation from Bradley County High School, where she was a star of the basketball team, she started working as a proof clerk for a local bank. Over the years since, she has worked for a series of banks that merged and acquired other banks until finally becoming Regions. She has always worked closely with her customers, earning her numerous accolades over the years. Kathy Eaves, a human resource generalist with Regions in Knoxville, echoes what so many of Baird’s

By Anne Hart Tom Daughtrey has been elected to lead the Rotary Club of Bearden as president starting in July 2015. Other officers will be Ted Hotz, president-elect; Dick Hinton, vice-president; Charlie Biggs, secretary; and Keely Ritchie, treasurer. New board members will be Jason Fields, administration; Stuart Anderson, service; Leo Knight, public relations; Bo Sutton, membership; Wayne Underwood, Rotary Foundation; Janice Mitchell, youth services; Gary West, past president; and Phil Parkey, director at large. Special guests at last week’s club meeting were Mike Kitchens and Daniel Johnson of Smoky Mountain Service Dogs, who brought along one of their trainees, an extraordinarily well-behaved 18-month-old black Labrador named Nitro. Kitchens explained that the organization trains service dogs – primarily Labradors and retrievers – who are then matched with individuals who have physical disabilities and/or psychological disorders. Most recipients are this country’s wounded warriors who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, but the organization also works with children with autism. At Western Kentucky University, service dogs split their time, working with autistic students in the

The

She has devoted 60 years to the banking business she loves, but on her way out the door Jean Baird proved she’s still a kid at heart. “I told my boss I didn’t want any more diamonds, I wanted a bicycle,” she says with a laugh. After all, the Regions Bank employee with the longest employment record already has a box full of diamond service pins. This time she wanted one of those cute green bikes the bank uses in its marketing program. Of course that request was fulfilled – plus a whole lot more. The bank’s Knoxville management team even surprised her with a “Regions green” bowling ball. For two full days last week, employees of the Knollwood office of Regions on Bearden Hill hosted a farewell reception. A steady stream of customers came to bid a fond farewell to their favorite banker and were greeted with a sumptuous spread of holiday food and drink. And the question was asked: Does she plan to actually ride that bike? “You bet I do,” she replied. “I’m going everywhere.” And bike-riding isn’t all the energetic retiree has on her schedule. The first female member of the Rotary Club of Bearden, she has a 29-year perfect attendance record, and says she is thrilled that she is finally going to have time for more of the volunteer work club members do in the community. “For starters, I’m go-

Daughtrey to lead Bearden Rotary

A-10 • DECEMBER 24, 2014 • BEARDEN Shopper news

Turing film explores depths of humans, machines pects him of being a spy. There are several flashbacks to Alan as a youth (played by the appealing Alex Lawther) at school, but the bulk of the screen time is devoted to the adult Turing’s work on building a machine to decode Enigma at Bletchley Park. Director Morten Tyldum, working from Graham Moore’s screenplay, based

By Betsy Pickle Two intense stories are at work in “The Imitation Game.” The first is Britain’s race to unravel the mysteries of Nazi Germany’s Enigma coding machine during World War II. The second is the lifelong emotional and sometimes physical assault on mathematical genius Alan Turing, who took the lead on breaking Enigma but suffered greatly as a gay man because of his country’s laws against homosexuality. The movie jumps around in time, framed by an interrogation of Alan (Benedict Cumberbatch) after the war, when his home has been burglarized but nothing seems to be missing. A zealous police detective, Robert Nock (Rory Kinnear), becomes suspicious when he is unable to learn what Alan did during the war and sus-

Keira Knightley is surprisingly good as a bright mathematician stymied by the male-dominated world she inhabits, and Mark Strong is deliciously manipulative as MI6 chief Stewart Menzies. The weight of the movie is on Cumberbatch, however, and he carries it brilliantly. He uses Alan’s struggles – with relationships, working with those who are far from

his intellectual equal and creating his early computer – to move the film forward as well as to make Alan sympathetic. A quote from childhood friend Christopher Morcom (Jack Bannon) is the light that shines on and through Alan throughout his life. It, and the film, testify to the complexity and potential of all human beings.

Sturdy ‘Woods’ slyly twists fairy tales By Betsy Pickle

Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) works on a machine that will break the Nazis’ Enigma in “The Imitation Game.”

Early presents Five of the six films hitting town this week – “Big Eyes,” “The Gambler,” “The Imitation Game,” “Into the Woods” and “Unbroken” – will play once or twice tonight (Dec. 24). “Foxcatcher” arrives Christmas Day. ■ In “Big Eyes,” Amy Adams plays painter Margaret Keane and Christoph Waltz her husband, Walter, who tries to take credit for her work. Tim Burton directed. ■ A literature professor borrows money from his mother and a loan shark to pay off a debt in “The Gambler.” Mark Wahlberg, Jessica Lange, Brie Larson and John Goodman star in a film adapted from the like-titled 1974 film starring James Caan.

on the biography by Andrew Hodges, tends to overdo the friction between Alan and his boss, Commander Denniston (Charles Dance), and between Alan and his colleagues, led by chess champion Hugh Alexander (Matthew Goode). But aside from that two-dimensional bent, the characters and plot twists are absorbing and suspenseful.

■ “Unbroken” tells the story of Olympic distance runner Louis Zamperini, who enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Forces before the attack on Pearl Harbor and survived for 47 days at sea after a search plane he was on crashed in the ocean, only to be captured by the Japanese, who mistreated and tortured him in a POW camp. ■ “Foxcatcher” stars Steve Carell as eccentric multimillionaire John du Pont, who recruits goldmedal-winning wrestler Mark Schultz and his wrestling-coach brother, David, to train to compete in the Seoul Olympics. Bennett Miller (“Moneyball”) directed. – Betsy Pickle

Before the novel and stage smash “Wicked,” before the TV fantasies “Once Upon a Time” and “Grimm,” theater had “Into the Woods,” a dark fairy-tale mash-up that united characters from “Cinderella,” “Jack and the Beanstalk,” “Little Red Riding Hood” and “Rapunzel” into one bewitching story. The musical’s colorful, often-doomed characters and sly lyrics and music by Stephen Sondheim won over critics and audiences. Now, 28 years after the stage debut, comes director Rob Marshall’s fi lm version of “Into the Woods,” with terrific singing and acting by stars such as Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Anna Kendrick, Johnny Depp, Chris Pine, Christine Baranski and Tracey Ullman and a host of lesserknowns. While it deserves to find a strong following – much more so than the recent “Les

The baker (James Corden) and his wife (Emily Blunt) get instructions from the witch (Meryl Streep) that will help them undo a curse in “Into the Woods.”

Miserables” or Marshall’s own “Chicago” – “Into the Woods” lacks a true showstopping tune to act as a defining siren song, which may hinder its popularity with short-attention-span moviegoers. James Lapine adapted the screenplay from his book for the musical, and with Sondheim’s words and

music the film is a tantalizing spin on familiar stories. The plight of a childless baker (James Corden) and his wife (Blunt) cursed by a witch neighbor (Streep) weaves the classic tales together. Everyone has some kind of dilemma, and some of the twists and turns are indeed Grimm (and unsuited

for little ones). Though there isn’t a “hit” among the songs, the lyrics are wonderful examples of Sondheim’s clever word-smithing and build to an emotional wallop with “No One Is Alone.” It’s always a joy to hear talented actors like Streep, Blunt and Kendrick show off their pipes, but it’s also fun to discover breakthrough performers like James Corden (the baker) and Billy Magnussen (Rapunzel’s prince) and youngsters like Lilla Crawford (Red Riding Hood) and Daniel Huttlestone (Jack) who can sing as well as act. “Into the Woods” takes viewers on an engaging journey through atmospheric sets and timeless questions. It’s a reminder that “happily ever after” does not come smoothly – or predictably.

BOBBY TODD & UPSTAIRS Announce

AFTER CHRISTMAS SALE

AFTER A FTER CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS SALE SALE

AFTER CHRISTMAS SALE

50% OFF All Christmas Merchandise

Bobby Todd Antiques in Historic Downtown Sweetwater and sister store Upstairs at Todd Richesin Interiors at Kingston Pike and Lyons View in Knoxville announce their after Christmas sale starting Friday, December 26 at 10 am at both locations. All Christmas merchandise will be 50% off the original price. Bobby Todd and Upstairs offer the most unique, whimsical, and vintage inspired holiday décor available in Tennessee so we encourage you to shop early for best selection. The “After Christmas Sale” will continue at both locations until Tuesday, December 30.

Sale begins Friday, December 26 10:00am

DON’T MISS THIS SALE! 305 North Main Street • Downtown Sweetwater • 423-337-3837 www.bobbytoddantiques.com

UZhYf W\f]ghaUg

G5@9

50% Off All Holiday Merchandise Sale begins Friday, December 26 at 10 AM

U gU`Y bch hc VY a]ggYX

We would like to thank all our loyal customers who support both BOBBY TODD and UPSTAIRS year after year. We wish all our customers the happiest and healthiest of New Years and look forward to seeing them in 2015. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Join the conversation at

www.ShopperNewsNow.com

865.249.6612 4514 Old Kingston Pike www.ToddRichesinInteriors.com facebook.com/Upstairs.Knoxville

weekender

BEARDEN Shopper news • DECEMBER 24, 2014 • A-11

Christmas lights and little kids Here at the ShopperNews, we’re all counting our blessings this week.

Carol Shane

Among mine, I count the fact that I can claim as my hometown not one but two picturesque, charming North Carolina towns. One of them – Waynesville – is now a real tourist destination, though it had little more than a drugstore and a five-anddime when I moved there as an adolescent in the late ’60s. But my little-kid years were spent in the sweet hamlet of Shelby, where there’s still a courthouse in the town square. I took a friend there a few years ago. “It’s Mayberry,” she said. Shelby has done well; it’s on the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places and has experienced a renaissance, thanks to several downtown preservation groups. It was a wonderful place for a child. And the best time of all was Christmas. Downtown became a fairyland. The lights strung across the streets were the prettiest I’ve ever seen. I’ve tried to

The Cleveland County Courthouse in Shelby, N.C.

Photo sub-

mitted

Google them; no luck. So they’re stored only in my admittedly rose-colored memory. But they really were special: red, gold and green curlicues culminating in a spectacular crown in the center. The most anticipated night for me during Christmastime was my family’s tour of lights. Mama, Daddy and I would bundle up and pile into the Dodge station wagon armed with a thermos of hot chocolate. And we’d drive all over town looking at the lights. As an only child, all I had to do was sit, look, wonder and thrill. Some of the more modern-minded decorators in those “mad men” days favored pastel-colored wheels and artificial silver trees, or monochromatic color schemes. Though I appreciate them now, at the time I didn’t care for them. They didn’t “speak”

to a 5-year-old. For me, the only decorations that mattered were bright lights of red, green, gold and white. Maybe a little blue. I could spot them as we started down a street and couldn’t wait until we were in front of the vivid, glowing colors. My parents were egalitarian and wanted me to see how everyone lived, so we didn’t just confine ourselves to the “better neighborhoods.” But it didn’t matter to me if those lights were sparkling on a majestic fir in front of a three-story colonial or gleaming dimly behind a sheet of plastic taped to a cracked window in a wooden shanty. I loved them all. To this day, though my neighbors in my 100-yearold Fountain City neighborhood favor elegant allwhite light displays, I still put up colors for the little kids whose parents might be driving by. They’ll be

THROUGH SUNDAY, JAN. 4

in an SUV, not a station wagon, and they’ll probably be glued to a CGIsaturated adventure on the overhanging DVD screen, or immersed in an adrenaline-pumping computer game. But I hope they glance up, at least for a few seconds. I hope they get a glimmer of that sweeter, gentler kind of thrill. You can view some Christmas lights yourself this weekend at the Concord Park Holiday Festival of Lights presented by the Knox County Parks and Recreation. Every evening except Christmas, from 6-9 p.m., visitors can walk a .75-mile greenway trail to view the spectacular display of several hundred thousand lights. The park staff at The Cove did all the decorating – including a series of lights coordinated to music – and they’ve even provided bonfires for roasting marshmallows. What a wonderful place to take your family and friends! Pets on leashes are welcome, too. The event runs through Dec. 30. It’s free, but please bring a nonperishable food item for the Love Kitchen, which provides meals and other types of aid to those in need. Info: 215-6600 or w w w.k noxc ou nt y.or g/ parks. Send story suggestions to news@ shoppernewsnow.com.

Plate it

Panera Bread Santa will probably leave a little something extra in your stocking if you treat him to a Mitten Cookie from Panera Bread. Throw in a Candy Cookie and some hot chocolate, and you might just jump from the naughty to the nice list!

In May 1999, all Au Bon Pain Co. businesses were sold, and the company was renamed Panera Bread. Panera is now a bakery/café with homemade soups, salads and sandwichMystery es on the menu. Diner Fresh bakery items range from bagels to muffins to coffee cakes and Panera is the bakery that the specialty cookies. The grew. The company began in Mitten Cookie is replaced 1981 as Au Bon Pain Co., lo- each season with a “new” cated primarily on the East seasonal shaped cookie Coast. The purchase of the – Easter eggs, jack-o-lanSt. Louis Bread Company in terns, spring flowers. 1993 added 20 bakeries and The Mitten Cookie is a a change in growth plans. shortbread cookie with a

Santa won’t be disappointed with a plate of Panera Bread cookies and some hot chocolate. Photo by Mystery Diner

crunchy-sweet icing. Pane- regular and gourmet – is ra’s hot chocolate – both the perfect accompaniment.

■ Holidays on Ice presented by Home Federal Bank, on Market Square. Hours: 1-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1-9 p.m. Sundays. Info: www. knoxvillesholidaysonice.com.

FRIDAY, DEC. 26 ■ Movie & Popcorn: “It’s a Wonderful Life,” 10 a.m.-noon, Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Free. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711.

Money trumps Gator Bowl tradition Money trumps tradition. How else can you explain changing the name of the historic Gator Bowl to TaxSlayer Bowl? The online tax prep people started paying the price in 2011. Naming rights were finalized this year. There is a bonus. Because TaxSlayer has invested in NASCAR, because Dale Earnhardt Jr., once drove a TaxSlayer car at Bristol, he’ll be at the bowl to toss the coin. Don’t miss it. If you are going to Jacksonville, you might enjoy the $75 coaches’ luncheon on Dec. 31. Rivals will brag on each other. You can sign up for a 5k run or attend the UT pep rally or watch the parade of bands. The big tailgate party costs $50. Nothing like that happened when I was there. Long-ago Gator Bowl stuff probably doesn’t matter too much to current Volunteers. Even with Butch Jones conducting history class, there can’t be much interest in that great 3-0 Tennessee victory over Texas A&M in 1957 dampness and muck. Bobby Gordon gained more yards (60) than Heisman Trophy winner John David Crow (46) but Crow is in the Gator Bowl Hall of Fame on his name. Maybe Sammy Burklow should be. He kicked the winning field goal, a 17-yarder, only one of his Tennessee career. Coach Bowden Wyatt prepared Sammy for the winning moment. “There’s nothing to it. It’s just like an extra point.” You need to know that ex-Vol Burklow, from Hazard, Ky., became Dr. Sam Burklow, practicing internal medicine in Fresno, Calif. More history? Bear Bryant was the Texas A&M coach, his last game with the Aggies. Best yarn from that trip was the post-game kicking exhibition in the fashionable Ponte Vedra Club suite of Robert R. Neyland, then athletic director at Tennessee. The General had the game ball as a trophy. He and friends, after several glasses of lemonade, decid-

Marvin West

ed to recreate the moment of triumph. A somewhat famous guest, Scrappy Moore, Chattanooga coach, delivered a mighty kick and broke a big mirror. His second try took out a bay window. Gus Manning retrieved the football from the beach. Weeks later, the University of Tennessee received a bill for room damages. Neyland was very unhappy. He wanted to know who the heck did what to tear up the place. Gus reminded him of the indoor field-goal exhibition. The General said: “Well, there ain’t a damned thing wrong with that. Pay the people.” Tennessee 18, Syracuse 12 in 1966 was a bit more conventional. Dewey Warren threw for 244 yards with touchdowns to Richmond Flowers and Austin Denney. Floyd Little rushed for 216 yards and Larry Csonka gained 114. The play I remember best was Paul Naumoff tackling Csonka near the goal to preserve the victory. Tennessee lost to Florida, 14-13, in 1969 in Doug Dickey’s last game as coach of the Volunteers. Don’t get me started on that. Tennessee routed Virginia Tech, 45-23, in 1994. James Stewart scored three touchdowns. Peyton Manning completed several passes. Back when the Gator Bowl was the Gator Bowl, there were other landmarks. Ohio State coach Woody Hayes threw a forearm at a Clemson receiver and got fired the next morning. Bobby Bowden coached his final game for Florida State at the old arena. That was before EverBank Field and TaxSlayer. I suppose money makes things better.

Marilyn’s mother died two years ago... Exhausted, she spends her days cooking nutritious meals for her father and driving him to appointments. She worries if he will walk to the mailbox and forget the way back home. THERE ARE DECISIONS TO BE MADE, AND MARILYN’S BROTHER LIVES 500 MILES AWAY. She also has to choose between showing up at her daughter’s ballet recital, her son’s college admission meetings and doing decorations for the holiday parade.

Marilyn’s father has dementia. Marilyn y is suffering as well. She doesn’t have to. Help is close by.

www.blueharborseniorliving.com

Assisted Living/Memory Care 865-200-8238 555 Rain Forest Road Knoxville, TN 37923

Memory Care 865-362-5398 7545 Thunder Lane Powell, TN 37849

A-12 • DECEMBER 24, 2014 • BEARDEN Shopper news foodcity.com

Find us on Facebook!

View us on YouTube!

Check us on Pinterest!

2015

Time for some great value!

100

Martinelli's Sparkling Cider or

Welch’s Sparkling Red Grape Juice 25.4 Oz.

Full of Antioxidants!

Ground Chuck

Fresh Blueberries

Per Lb. for 3 Lbs. or More

2/ 00

Food City Fresh, 80% Lean, 20% Fat

6 Oz.

With Card

Selected Varieties, Food Club Tonic Water (1 Liter) or

Canada Dry or 7UP 2 Liter

With Card

Frozen, Selected Varieties

T.G.I. Friday’s Appetizers

Food City Fresh

Harvest Club

Boneless Pork Sirloin Chops

Idaho Potatoes

Per Lb.

5 Lb. Mesh Bag

8-11 Oz.

With Card

Coca-Cola Products 6 Pk., 16.9 Oz. Btls.

4/$

FINAL AL

When purchased in quantities of 4 in a single transaction.

With Card

BUY 2 OR MORE SAVE MORE.

BUY MORE, SAVE MORE. Selected Varieties

Final cost for each...

Frozen, Selected Varieties

Food Club Self-Rising Crust Pizza 13.95-32.75 Oz.

2/ 00

2/ 00 Selected Varieties

Hawaiian Punch Gallon

2/ 00 With Card

Selected Varieties

Each

Food Club Snack Crackers

Must purchase 2 in the same ransaction to receive discount.

10.7-11 Oz.

Quantities less than 2 are 4.99 each

LESS THAN 4 ARE 3.49 EACH

With Card

2/ 00

LOW PRICE LOCKDOWN

With Card

Selected Varieties

A New Years Day Favorite!

Food Club Cornbread Mix

Food Club Shells & Cheese

6 Oz.

12-14 Oz.

Glory Seasoned Greens

Food Club Blackeye Peas

27 Oz.

15 Oz.

2/ 00

With Card

3/ 00

With Card SAVE AT LEAST .99 ON TWO

SAVE AT LEAST 2.99 ON TWO

With Card

Selected Varieties

Moore's Potato Chips 7.75-8 Oz.

With Card With Card SAVE AT LEAST 3.99 ON TWO

Paper Towels or

Fiora Bath Tissue Selected Varieties, Chunk or

Food Club Shredded Cheese 6-8 Oz.

With Card SAVE AT LEAST 4.29 ON TWO

• Items and Prices are specifically intended to apply locally where issue originates. No sales to dealers or competitors. Quantity rights reserved. 2014 K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. Food City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Selected Varieties, 6-12 Pk. Selected Varieties

Frozen, Selected Varieties

Kellogg's Cereal

Stouffer's Lasagna

17-24 Oz.

90 Oz.

With Card

BUY 2 OR MORE SAVE MORE. FINAL COST...

When you buy 2 or more in a single transaction.

Each

Quantities less than 2 are 4.99 each

• KNOXVILLE, TN - N. BROADWAY, MAYNARDVILLE HWY., HARDIN VALLEY RD., KINGSTON PIKE, MIDDLEBROOK PIKE, MORRELL RD. • POWELL, TN - 3501 EMORY RD.

Selected Varieties

Food Club Mixed Nuts 10 Oz.

With Card

SALE DATES Wed., Dec. 24, Tues., Dec. 30, 2014

December 24, 2014

HEALTH & LIFESTYLES NEWS FROM FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Local entrepreneur receives ‘excellent care’ during two hip surgeries As an interior designer of professional office spaces, Amy Taylor of Knoxville knows how to make her clients comfortable at work. But several years ago Taylor became very uncomfortable herself, whether sitting or standing. She had severe pain in her back and hips that made it difficult to bend and walk. “I had a lot of lower back pain and leg pain. It progressed to hip pain, deep pain, in my back and lower legs. At night, I couldn’t sleep on my side. I’d wake up with a lot of hip pain,” she said. “It got to the point where I came home and went straight to the recliner and put my legs up, because that was the most comfortable position. I used to walk daily, but all of that stopped – going to the park or going outdoors. It definitely affected my level of exercise and activity.” Taylor was diagnosed with femoroacetabular impingement, or FAI, of the hip. It’s a condition in which the ball of the femur (thigh) bone isn’t perfectly round and with activity patients can experience pinching, tearing and premature wear. This can damage the cartilage of the both the ball and socket and, ultimately, lead to bone-onbone arthritis. “But not everyone needs a hip replacement,” said Dr. Paul Yau, an orthopedic surgeon at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. “Caught early enough, tears can be repaired, the hip can be made round and balance can be restored to the joint. With modern techniques in hip arthroscopy, we can accomplish a lot of work through three tiny incisions. “Hips are much like tires. If they’re not round, they’ll wear out sooner,” said Yau. “A lot of what I do is similar to being a mechanic. If your tires are out of balance, you balance them to help them run smoother and last longer. If there is a hole or a tear, repair it. But if your treads are completely worn, it makes the most sense to replace the whole tire.”

Amy Taylor, pictured here on vacation with her son, Bryce, came to Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center earlier this year due to crippling hip, leg and back pain. Now, she’s back on her feet thanks to Dr. Yau and the team at the Joint Center of Fort Sanders Regional.

Taylor tried steroid injections to calm the pain, without success. So she went to see Dr. Yau. Even though Taylor is only 42 years old, Yau suggested replacing both of her hips with artiﬁcial joints. “Yes, it is quite unusual to be that young and need replacement surgery. I certainly spend a lot of time repairing and saving hip joints when possible. However, past a certain point, replacement surgery has a much better chance of providing decades of pain relief. Recent data show the average age of hip replacement patients has dropped below age 50 and Amy’s not far from that,” said Yau.

Taylor had her hips replaced one at a time, one side in late August 2014 and the second two months later. Both were done at Fort Sanders, with Taylor staying just one night in the hospital each time. Taylor was able to go home so quickly because Yau used a minimally invasive technique called direct anterior hip replacement. It requires only a 4-inch incision, and the muscles and tendons are spread apart to make room for the new hip joint instead of cutting them. This leads to a quicker recovery. Yau does a high volume of direct anterior hip replacements each year.

A closer look at direct anterior hip replacement Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is among only 15 percent of U.S. hospitals with the staff and facilities available to perform the latest approach in hip replacement surgery, called direct anterior hip replacement. In this procedure, the surgeon goes through the front (anterior) portion of the hip, instead of the side or back. This allows the surgery to separate important muscles and tendons instead of cutting through them to position a new hip joint implant. “When I ﬁrst started doing hip replacement surgery Paul Yau, MD this way, I thought it was just another option to access the joint, but people have done amazingly well with this approach,” said Dr. Paul Yau, an orthopedic surgeon with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. “With traditional hip replacements, we have to cut muscles or tendons, which prolongs the recovery process and may require limitations on hip motion,” said Yau. “It

is common to hear patients being told not to bend at the hip more than 90 degrees, squat, reach to the ﬂoor or cross your legs after hip replacement because it would risk a dislocation. “With the anterior approach, none of these typical ligaments are cut, which means all of these common activities are safe, immediately after surgery,” Yau explained. The anterior approach does require a specialized surgical table and intraoperative X-rays. “The specialized table allows for safe leg placement not possible with a traditional surgical table,” said Yau. “This unique table improves access to the hip joint and permits the use of intraoperative X-rays to ensure accurate implant position. “Traditionally, leg length discrepancies are a well-known complication after total hip replacement. The use of live, real-time imaging during surgery allows the surgeon to make both legs balanced and symmetric in length,” he said. “This means the implant will last longer. I no longer say you have to be a certain age to get a hip replacement.” With the anterior approach, the patient

should expect usually one or two nights in the hospital. “Some people even go home the same day,” said Yau. “People recover so much faster, it’s unbelievable.” Yau said he began doing the anterior surgery routinely about a year ago and uses it today for about 95 percent of his hip replacement and repair surgeries. “It does require special facilities and a trained staff, which we have at Fort Sanders. There are a lot of moving parts to the surgery and they all need to be coordinated or you’ll have problems,” he said. Studies have backed up Yau’s opinion of anterior hip replacement. “You know how progress tends to happen in increments?” he asked. “I want to say this is a giant leap instead of an incremental one in orthopedic surgery. I haven’t seen anything this dramatically improve people’s outcome from surgery, ever.” For more information on direct anterior hip replacement, call 673-FORT or visit our website at www.fsregional.com/orthopaedics.

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center wishes you and your family a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year. fsregional.com • (865) 673-FORT

“This is a much easier way for patients to recover from hip replacement surgery,” said Yau. “I have some patients where I did one hip the old way and then we did the other one the new (anterior) way, and patient feedback reports the new way is about 70 to 80 percent easier.” Taylor said in both surgeries, she felt dramatically better quickly. “In both cases by the third week I felt so much better and was off all my pain meds,” she said. She is going through physical therapy to strengthen her muscles again after years of not exercising. “I still have some back pain; I have a limp in my gait,” she said. “Dr. Yau recommended I go to some physical therapy because my muscles are weak because I haven’t used them for two years. The pain in my hips is gone, and right now I just have muscle related pain.” Taylor said she would recommend Fort Sanders to anyone facing hip surgery. “Dr. Yau is so personable,” said Taylor. “He talks to you, listens to you. He talked to my husband. He called me after the surgery and stayed in touch. “Dr. Yau and Fort Sanders did a great job. The care at Fort Sanders was outstanding,” said Taylor. “They were very attentive to any needs I had, all very knowledgeable, with excellent care. I’ve already recommended them to about three of my friends.”

Tips on how to avoid joint injuries ■ Avoid doing too much, too soon. Never increase the length of your workouts by more than 10 percent from one week to the next, and never increase both the length and intensity of your workout at the same time. ■ Maintain strength in the muscles surrounding the joint area. To strengthen the knees, do calf raises, lunges, squats and leg lifts. ■ Train smart by cross-training. Repetitive-motion injuries caused by doing just one sport or workout are some of the most common. You can prevent them by doing different sports or activities that work different muscles. ■ Never skip your warm-up or cool down. Tight or stiff muscles around a joint will make the area more prone to injury. ■ Always use proper technique and body mechanics when playing sports involving repetitive motion, such as tennis and golf. Taking lessons from a certiﬁed coach or trainer every once in a while can help you learn and stick with proper form, which can reduce your injury risk substantially. ■ Keep in shape. A high cardiovascular ﬁtness level is crucial to avoid joint injuries. Otherwise, as you tire your form can fail and your joints carry unbalanced weight. ■ Be sure to wear proper shoes that provide adequate support during exercise.

B-2 • DECEMBER 24, 2014 • Shopper news

Jerry Amiot and Rick Angel hold an ornament hand-painted for them by an artist in Poland. It includes an image of them standing on their front porch. Photos by S. Barrett

A wonderland of Christmas trees surrounds the mantel just outside the kitchen.

By Sara Barrett Rick Angel and Jerry Amiot open their home each year to share their extensive and elaborate Christmas decorations with hundreds of strangers. Nonprofit organizations contact them to host fundraisers in their home, and Amiot and Angel do so free of charge. Amiot and Angel guide visitors through their house one room at a time. Thousands of hand-blown glass ornaments hang from holiday trimmings, wreaths and Christmas trees in every nook and cranny. “We start in October and set up the trees and garland, and then we let it set for two weeks and decide which ornaments to put out,” said

Amiot. This year only one of the home’s three floors is decorated; in years past each room in the house was filled to the brim. “We have always just been partial to Christmas,” said Angel. The couple started collecting more than 30 years ago while running a floral shop in California. They tell stories of their life’s experiences while walking through their house, looking at each ornament as if it is part of the memory. Betty White, Elton John and Lady Gaga’s signatures can be seen as well as pieces they received from designer Christopher Radko and several ornament companies from around the world,

most of them hand-delivered. Characters from Disney and Warner Bros. deck the halls next to trees filled with hand-blown glass bugs from Poland. Hundreds of finial tree-toppers stand among nativity scenes, and wire armature elves climb the balcony rail. There is Christopher Radko’s ornaeven a Christmas tree in the ment A Shy Rabbit’s Heart bathtub. from 1993 benefitted the “Honey, when this stuff AIDS Foundation of Los Angets in your blood, you geles. have to do it,” said Amiot of having inspiration strike. “When we are putting our they don’t think about it Christmas collection out, again until the following our friends won’t come near autumn. They never know us,” he said with a laugh. After Christmas, it takes the men three days to dismantle their displays, and

A display of 50 glass finials greets guests. from year to year if they’ll continue decorating, “but we’ve not failed yet in 33 years,” said Amiot. “As long as it benefits others, we’ll do it,” said Amiot. A special story they share is of a benefit they hosted while in California. Instead of guests bringing gifts for the hosts, they were asked to bring items festively wrapped that could be given to the local AIDS hospice house, where many

residents would enjoy a final Christmas. The day after the party, Amiot and Angel delivered more than two truckloads of gift-wrapped supplies to the hospice’s front door. A festively wrapped kitchen sink was even included for a needed renovation. “We want to give people a reason to give joyfully,” said Angel. “We’re happy we were able to start something like this.”

Want to adopt? come to our kitten adoption Fair Coming soon! 2nd Kitten Adoption Fair location! New Petsmart at 2437 University Commons Way

(located between the new Walmart and Publix off Cumberland)

Grand Opening Dec 20!!

The Rotary Club of Knoxville 2015-16 board of directors: (front) Allen Pannell, Sandra T. Martin, Roy King; (back) Brent Midyett, Tiffany Walker, Ed Anderson, Jennifer Sepaniak, Ginny Weatherstone, Bill MacGrath, Jody Mullins and Jim Decker. Not pictured is Don Hasson. Photo submitted

Rotary Club selects new board The Rotary Club of Knoxville has elected its 2015-16 board of directors, which will be led by president Sandy Martin, retired president of Corporate Interiors Inc., when the board begins its term July 1. Allen Pannell, owner of Allen Pannell LLC, is president-elect and membership director. Edwin A. Anderson of Cannon & Anderson, Attorneys, is vice president and communications director. Bill MacGrath, senior vice president and financial adviser with Pinnacle Financial Partners, is secretary. Jennifer A. Sepaniak, chief financial officer for Schaad Companies, is treasurer and chair of the Financial and Audit Committee. Outgoing president Roy King, M.D., a dermapathologist with Dermapathology Partners PC, will represent past presidents.

Other directors are: Jim Decker, chief executive director of Medic Regional Blood Center; Don Hasson, president of HouseHasson Hardware; Jody Mullins, senior district manager for Takeda Pharmaceutical USA Inc.; Brent Midyett, vice president of DFA/@home audio-video; Tiffany Walker, vice president of Elite Service Mortgage; and Ginny Weatherstone, retiring CEO of the Volunteer Ministry Center. Founded in 1915, the Rotary Club of Knoxville is among the oldest and largest Rotary Clubs in Tennessee. The club was instrumental in the formation of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and sponsor of several park projects. It is also the creator and steward of The Rotary Foundation of Knoxville, which provides college scholarships and special projects.

McNabb builds home for eight vets By Ruth White

Visit our adoption center at West Town Petsmart. Open every day! Adoption Fairs are held each Saturday from noon until 6. 214 Morrell Road.

Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee

www.feralfelinefriends.org

Contact C Co ont ntac tac actt De D Debb Debbie ebb bbiie ie a att 30 300 300-6873 0-68 6873 73 for adoption and fostering information.

www.kfcf.petfinder.com

Space donated by Shopper-News.

Thanks to the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Mayor Tim Burchett, KCDC, United Way, Federal Home Loan Bank, the Veterans Administration and a host of donors, volunteers and community partners, eight homeless veterans will have a place to call home by Christmas. Pat Polis, pastor of Washington Pike United Methodist Church, blessed the event and the home, saying “today we are making a difference.” Jerry Vagnier, president and CEO of Helen Ross McNabb, added that he and his staff were “honored to deliver this kind of

Present at the ribbon-cutting are Randy Boyd, Helen Ross McNabb president and CEO Jerry Vagnier, HRM board chair Susan Conway, assistant director of housing and support services Jana Morgan and Mayor Tim Burchett. Photo by R. White care to veterans.” The new home is located

in the Inskip community at 4821 Coster Road.

Shopper news • DECEMBER 24, 2014 • B-3

Shopper Ve n t s enews

Send items to news@ShopperNewsNow.com

Cost: $30 members; $35 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/to register: Kate, 862-9254, or Don, 862-9250.

Move! Initiative. Info: 218-4500. Introductory Internet Genealogy, 1-3 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Instructors: Dr. George Schweitzer PhD, ScD and Eric Head, Knox County Archives. Preregistration and a valid email address required. Info/registration beginning Jan. 5: 215-8809. Knoxville Choral Society auditions for all voice A Night of Improv, 7-8:30 p.m., Nita Buell-Black parts, 6-8 p.m. To schedule an audition time: 312-2440 Auditorium, Powell High School, 2136 West Emory or membership@knoxvillechoralsociety.org. Once a time Road. Presented by the Powell Playhouse. Tickets: is set, location and other details will be provided. Info/ $10, ages 5 and under free. Featuring a special Powell audition form: www.knoxvillechoralsociety.org. Playhouse performance. Ticket info: 947-7428, 2567428. Saturday Stories and Songs: Becca Tedesco, 11 a.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: 470-7033. Opening reception for “A Narrative of Light Saturday Stories and Songs: Sean McColand Shadow” exhibit featuring the artistry of Taiwan’s lough, 11 a.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church female photographers, 5-9 p.m., main gallery of the Em- Ave. Info: 215-8750. porium Center, 100 S. Gay St. The exhibit is on display through Jan. 31. Info: 523-7543 or www.knoxalliance. com. Opening reception for a new group exhibition, 5-9 p.m., Balcony gallery, Emporium Center, 100 Computer Workshops: Excel 2007, 2 p.m., S. Gay St. Features works by Lynn Corsi Bland, GatlinEast Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Requires burg; Tony Henson, Kingsport; and Terina Gillette, Beth “Word 2007 Basics” or equivalent skills. Info/to register: Meadows, Emily Shane, Tony Sobota and Jennifer Wil215- 8700. lard of Knoxville. The exhibit is on display through Jan. 31. Info: 523-7543 or www.knoxalliance.com.

THURSDAY, JAN. 8

FRIDAY, JAN. 9

FRIDAY, DEC. 26 Knitting Caps for the Homeless, noon-1:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Free. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711.

TUESDAY, JAN. 20

TUESDAY, DEC. 30 Family Movie Night: “Frozen,” 3 p.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750. Senior Tai Chi, 3-4 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711.

TUESDAYS, JAN. 20-FEB. 24

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31

SATURDAY, JAN. 10

New Year’s Eve Celebration, 9 p.m., the Rose Center Council for the Arts, 442 W. Second North St., Morristown. Featuring the Al Curtis Orchestra. Tickets: $35. Info/tickets: 423-581-4330 or info@ rosecenter.org. New Years on the Square, beginning 11 p.m., Market Square. Ball drop and fireworks at midnight. Holidays on Ice skating rink open 1 p.m.-midnight. Info: www.cityofknoxville.org/Christmas.

FRIDAY, JAN. 2 Opening reception for Art Market Gallery featured artists for January: Eun-Sook Kim of Oak Ridge and Harriet Smith Howell of Rutledge, 5:30 p.m., Art Market Gallery, 422 S. Gay St. Info: 5255265, artmarketgallery.net or facebook.com/Art. Market.Gallery.

SUNDAY, JAN. 4 Open house and beginning Taoist Tai Chi class, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Classes last three months. Info: 482-7761 or www.taoist.org. Winter Princess Sk8, 4-6 p.m., Cool Sports, 110 S. Watt Road. Pictures with Princess Elsa and Anna available. Info: www.coolsportstn.com, generalinfo@ coolsportstn.com, 218-4500.

MONDAY, JAN. 5

Farragut Histories and Mysteries Book Group meeting, 2 p.m., Farragut Branch Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. Allison Stein, professor of history at Pellissippi State, will lead a book discussion for “Unbroken : a World War II story of survival, resilience, and redemption” by Laura Hillenbrand. Info: 777-1750. Saturday Stories and Songs: Charlene Ellis, 11 a.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: 470-7033. Saturday Stories and Songs: Kindermusik, 11 a.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. For ages birth to 5 years old. Info: 215-8750. Sparky and Rhonda Rucker in concert, 8 p.m., the Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Tickets: $12, some discounts available. Info/tickets: www. jubileearts.org. Taoist Tai Chi Society open house, 11 a.m.-noon, Knoxville Tai Chi Center, 1205 N. Central Ave. Features demonstrations and a free lesson. Info: 546-9222 or www.taoist.org.

TUESDAY, JAN. 13 Computer Workshop: Introducing the Computer, 5:30 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Info/to register: 215-8700.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JAN. 16-17 All-level flatpicking guitar workshop led by guitarist Steve Kaufman, the three-time winner of the National Flatpicking Championships, 7-9 p.m. Friday and beginning 9:30 a.m. Saturday, MainStay Suites, 361 Fountain View Circle, Alcoa. Preregistration required. Info/to register: Steve, 982-3808 or steve@ flatpik.com.

Open house and beginning Taoist Tai Chi class, 7-8:30 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 621 N. Cedar Bluff Road. Classes last three months. Info: 482-7761 or www.taoist.org.

TUESDAY, JAN. 6

SATURDAY, JAN. 17

Computer Workshops: Library Online, 5:30 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Info/to register: 215-8700.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7 A A A Driver Improvement Course, 5:309:30 p.m., Knoxville A A A Office, 100 W. Fifth Ave.

Diversity Day and Race Against Racism 5K, 11 a.m., YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center, 124 S. Cruze St. Sponsorship and registration info: www.ywcaknox.com. Diversity Day or the Race Against Racism info: Alicia Hudson, ahudson@ywcaknox.com. Farragut Skate Date, 4-6 p.m., Cool Sports: Home of the Icearium, 110 S. Watt Road. Offered by Cool Sports and the town of Farragut as part of the Let’s

Pilates class, 6:30-7:30 p.m., community room in Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Instructor: Simon Bradbury. Cost: $50. Info/to register beginning Jan. 12: www.townoffarragut.org/register or 218-3375.

SATURDAY, JAN. 24 Saturday Stories and Songs: Becca Tedesco, 11 a.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750. Saturday Stories and Songs: Miss Lynn, 11 a.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: 470-7033. West Knox Preschool and Activities Fair, 9:3011:30 a.m., First Baptist Concord, 11704 Kingston Pike. Hosted by MOMs Club of Farragut. Info: https://www. facebook.com/events/317471285105701/.

SATURDAY, JAN. 31 Beginning Genealogy, 1-4 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Instructor: Ann Blomquist, Med. Preregistration required. Info/to register beginning Jan. 20: 215-8809. Saturday Stories and Songs: Laurie Fisher, 11 a.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750. Saturday Stories and Songs: Sean McCollough, 11 a.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: 470-7033.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 10-12 Rhythm N’ Blooms music festival, on stages set exclusively along downtown Knoxville’s historic Jackson Avenue. Features first-timers, chart-climbers and highly lauded acts from varied musical backgrounds. Tickets available now. Info/tickets: www.rhythmnbloomsfest.com.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, MAY 15-16 Sevierville’s Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass festival. Featuring the biggest names in bluegrass music, up-and-coming artists, the Bush’s Best Tennessee State Championship Cook-Off, and the Mountain Soul Vocal Competition, foods, handmade crafts and kids’ games. Admission and concerts are free. Info/lodging deals: 889-7415 or www.BloominBBQ.com.

Join the conversation at www.ShopperNewsNow.com

Special Notices

15 Special Notices

TOWN OF FARRAGUT LEGAL NOTICE 502632MASTER Ad Size 2 x 2 Board of MAYOR AND ALDERMEN WThebw OF THE TOWN OF FARRAGUT, at its <ec> meeting on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014 adopted the following ordinances on second and ﬁnal reading: 1. Ordinance 14-14, Ordinance to annex into the corporate boundary of the Town of Farragut and adopt a Plan of Service for Parcel 108, Tax Map 130, 902 N. Campbell Station Road, 1.55 Acres (Kay Wellons, Applicant) Ordinance 14-18, Ordinance to amend Title 16, Streets and Sidewalks, Etc., Chapter 4, Driveways and Other Access Ways, Sections 16-402 and 16-403.1-4 of the Farragut Municipal Code, to clarify the requirement for a traffic impact study in relation to rezoning requests.

TOWN OF FARRAGUT 502636MASTER PUBLIC HEARING Ad Size 2 x 2.5 W bw <ec> FARRAGUT BOARD OF

MAYOR AND ALDERMEN will hold a public hearing on January 8, 2015 • 7:00 PM Farragut Town Hall 11408 Municipal Center Dr

to hear citizens’ comments on the following ordinance: 1. Ordinance14-19, Ordinance to Amend the Town of Farragut Municipal Code Title 16 Streets and Sidewalks by adding Chapter 6 Everett Road Corridor Improvement Fee.

Tickets

12 Condo Rentals

TAXSLAYER BOWL Tixs, section 237, row B, seats 18, 19 & 20 between 40-50 Yd line, $700. 865-382-7119.

TAXSLAYER TIXS. (4) 50 yard line Aisle club seats + parking. COST, $550. Call 904-285-5456.

Adoption

76 Dogs

141 Dogs

Australian Shepherd 3BR/3BA or 4BR/4BA Condos near UT Campus/ Pups. 2M, 1F, 11 wks old, 1st S&W, Red Medical Center. Full tris. $250. 865-690-1623. kitchen, living/dining area, ***Web ID# 501656*** walk-in closets, W/D. Gated community. Shuttle Australian Shepherd pups, AKC, great service. Amenities galore. family dogs, healthy. For a full list or more info $300. 931-808-6541 visit www.armtn.com or call (865) 247-0027 to set ***Web ID# 502177*** up showing. Professionally Managed by Asset Toy / Mini. Christmas Realty Management puppies. 865-322-5545 ***Web ID# 501850*** FTN CITY - 2 BR, 2BA, bonus, gas FP, screen CHIHUAHUA PUPS, tiny, tiny! 10 wks. porch, 2 car gar, no old, $350. No papers. pets. $875/mo. $800 dep. Call 865-441-8348. Doyle 254-9552

Australian Shepherds

ADOPT: We promise a lifetime of love, security & HALLS - 2 BR, 1.5BA, family traditions to no pets. $600/mo. $500 PUPS NKC, $1200 & up. the child that blesses dep. Doyle 254-9552 our home. Expenses Visa & M/C. 423-775-6044 paid. Call or text Amy ***Web ID# 503531*** & Mike 631-352-7840 or amyandmikeadopt.com Manf’d Homes - Rent 86 GOLDEN DOODLE adorable fem. puppy, ready for Christmas. Vet ck. 2 BR Mob. Home off For Sale By Owner 40a Carter Rd. $425/mo. Must See. 423-733-9252 $425 dep. Furn., water Lab Chocolate PupWooddale Rd. Fixer incl. 865-679-2967 pies, born 12/5, Parents upper on 1 acre lot, 3 on prem. Ready mid BR, 1 BA house, also Jan. Taking dep. dbl wide mob. home, Trucking Opportunities 106 $200. 931-544-3321. $28,000. 924-0484

ENGLISH BULLDOG

Cemetery Lots 2

LOTS, Highland Memorial, value $2200 each. Sell $1500 each. 10% discount with cash. 865-414-4615

Houses - Unfurnished 74 Powell / Claxton 3 BR, 2 BA, priv., conv., safe area, no smoke / pets. $700/mo. 865-748-3644.

REDUCED!

5 BDR HOUSE Belmont West, Cedar Bluff Schools $1450 Details WestKnox.com

PUPPY NURSERY

DRIVERS: B.A.H. EXPRESS Calhoun, GA. Regional/Dedicate d CDL. Run SE/MW. Home Weekly-NEW PAY PACKAGE. Good miles, apid vacation, holidays. Libby. 855-3958920 x152

Many different breeds Maltese, Yorkies, Malti-Poos, Poodles, Yorki-Poos, Shih-Poos, Shih Tzu, $175/up. shots & wormed. We do layaways. Health guar. Div. of Animal Welfare State of TN Dept. of Health. 423-566-3647

Business Equipment 133

SHIH TZU pups, CKC reg., home raised, health guar., S&W, M-$350, F-$500. Call 865-406-0042. ***Web ID# 503900***

Two Paidar Barber Chairs, Exc. Cond. $450 Ea. Or Both $900. 865-806-4011.

Standard Poodles AKC, 3 crm color F, 1 blk/ wht M, Ready Christmas. 865-591-7220.

141 Apparel/Acc.

201 Boats Motors

232 4 Wheel Drive 258 Imports

St. Bernard/Great Women's Harley HURRICANE Sundeck TOYOTA TACOMA, Pyreenes mix puppies, Davidson XL suede mod. 237 2006, Ya4x4, 2000, red, V6, 7 wks old, beautiful. leather fringed jacket maha 200 HP 4 looks & runs great. $125. 423-869-7888; $350; matching XL stroke / trailer, $6500. 865-201-8357 865-585-4943 chaps $150. Harley Bimini top, mooring ***Web ID# 502642*** Davidson women's cover, front & side sz 10 boots $100. 865curtains. $24,500. Antiques Classics 260 YORKIES AKC, Ch. lns, 719-8262 lv msg 716-474-5894 quality M & F. Also taking DODGE DART 1964 2 dep. for Christmas., Health HT, 6 cyl., exc. cond. Guar. 865-591-7220 Household Furn. 204 Campers 235 dr. Ready for Christmas. $6,000. 865-250-8252. MODERN Light oak 2012 Jay Feather Ultra Free Pets 145 Dining rm. Set w/leaf, LT camper, 23', MERCEDES BENZ 560 SL 1989 Convertible, 4 cushion chairs. Like new. sleeps 8, slide out dark maroon, like $250 obo. 865-690-8558. dinette, lots of storage, ADOPT! new. 25,500 mi, $17,500. 865-318-2981 Looking for an addiOTTOMAN / coffee ***Web ID# 501645*** $24,500. 865-453-6344 tion to the family? table, black leather, Visit Young-Williams STREET ROD 60x24, exc. cond. Animal Center, the $250. 865-216-0375 Project 1929 Chev. Motorcycles 238 Roadster official shelter for body & frame Knoxville & + lots of parts. $4500. Knox County. Eagle 1960, 865-740-9348; 865-986-8690. Household Appliances 204a Cushman just in time for Call 215-6599 Christmas, orig. GE WASHER, Top or visit restored except for 261 load, high energy, 1 eng. $1,000. 865-368- Sport Utility knoxpets.org 1/2 yrs. old. $300. 9828 before 7pm Call 865-579-9738. CHEVY SUBURBAN 2008 LT-- Z71 pkg, 4x4, HONDA SHADOWPick up your copy of the loaded, leather, 2nd row SPIRIT 2008, red, Games/Toys 206 ONLY 1000 MILES!! bucket seats, 106k mi, wht w/blk int. Showroom condition! $23,500 b.o. Private $4995 OBO 865-414-1321 every Wednesday! seller. 865-382-0064 NINJA ZX-6R 2009, GMC TERRAIN 2014 Blue, ONLY 2945 SLE, 2.4L, 22/32 MILES!! Excellent Farmer’s Market 150 mpg, 4k mi, $20,400. condition! $5650 865-414-2232. OBO. 865-414-1321 1947 FARMALL H, San Francisco Atari HONDA PILOT 2011 wide front, 3 pt. Rush the Rock, AlTouring, fully loaded, hitch, $2800. Call zatraz Ed. 2 seats. Utility Trailers 255 exc. cond. 40k mi. 865-475-1182. $650. 865-365-1497 $20,500. 423-295-5393 UTILITY TRAILERS BLACK HEIFERS Available Exercise Equipment 208 All Sizes 865-986-5626 & BULLS Imports 262 smokeymountaintrailers.com 865-856-3947 Nordictrack Eliptical BMW 328xi 2011, 2 dr, GRAIN FED HOGS mod. NTEL00909. cond. AWD. 9k 350 lbs. 90¢ a lb. Great cond. Hardly Trucks 257 exc. mi. $16,900. Phone used. 20 built in live weight. 423-295-5393 Call 865-992-4524. workouts. 15 built in DODGE RAM 2014 resistance levels. 1500 Express Quad Jaguar XK8 Conv. 1998, $500. 865-966-6229 cab 4x2, only 4700 mi. runs & drives great, Building Materials 188 5.7L Hemi V8, 6 sp. AT, $7900. Total overhaul. full trailer pkg, spray 865-521-9112 310 PCS. of 5.25x x6x16' Medical Supplies 219 bedliner, Extang Trifecta ***Web ID# 502913*** glass shield techbed cover, chrome side nology decking. $16 ADJUSTABLE BED, steps. Pritius braking LEXUS ES300 1992, per board. Fire resistant, twin size, like new, syst. 2nd owner, 125K mi, for towing. structurally stronger, $625 obo. Call 865- $30,000/b.o. 865-250-4056 good cond., $3500. waterproof. 423-569-8062 457-4955. 865-573-5167 ***Web ID# 499109***

262

NISSAN VERSA SL 2009, HB, 81,700 mi. new tires. (Estate Sale) $9000, 865-363-4391. VW BEETLE 2003, 1.8 turbo charged, AT, 85K mi, $3995. 865947-8098; 227-7075

Domestic

265

Chev. Camaro RS 2010, immac., gar. kept, TN orange, 44k mi, $18,995. 865-333-9410; 865-333-9409 CHRYS. PT Cruiser GT turbo 2003, very clean, chrome whls, sunrf, lthr, side air bags, Inferno red, 89,027 mi, $8800. 865680-3729

Flooring

330

CERAMIC TILE installation. Floors/ walls/ repairs. 33 yrs exp, exc work! John 938-3328

Guttering

333

HAROLD'S GUTTER SERVICE. Will clean front & back $20 & up. Quality work, guaranteed. Call 288-0556.

WE’RE ALL OVER TOWN! Every Wednesday!

B-4 • DECEMBER 24, 2014 • BEARDEN Shopper news

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

Parkwest Cardiac Program excels in 2014 Complex heart surgery sets Parkwest apart 100th TAVR performed at Parkwest In June 2012, Covenant Health cardiothoracic surgeons began performing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) surgeries, in which a new heart valve fashioned from a cow’s heart valve is placed into the heart via a long tube inserted through a 4-inch incision on the left side of the chest or through the femoral artery. In 2014, the elite TAVR team reached 100 TAVRs performed on the high-risk patients who need this procedure the most. Eighty-two-year-old James Clark was the recipient of this benchmark achievement. In addition to a previous open heart surgery, Clark’s age, frailty and gastrointestinal bleeding made him an ideal candidate for the TAVR program. On Feb. 24, he was given a new valve in a little more than an hour by physicians Chadwick Stouffer, Thomas Pollard and Nicholaos Xenopoulous.

Just a month later, he was back to walking two miles a day, working in his garden and improving his golf game.

For patients experiencing severe coroat major institutions like the Cleveland Clinic nary disease like blocked arteries and aortic or Vanderbilt.” enlargement, care close to home may seem These complex services include TAVR like a distant hope. However, Parkwest’s carand brachiocephalic debranching, in which diac program offers complex surgeries and coronary artery blockages are bypassed and treatment that many believe are only availthe patient’s aorta is replaced with a surgical able in larger cities. cloth tube. “Short of a heart transplant or having a “As we do more and more complex operaventricular assist device put in, there’s really tions, I think patients are starting to realize nothing in the realm of cardiac surgery that Chadwick that they can get the same quality care and we can’t do at Parkwest,” Chadwick Stouffer, Stouffer, MD operative care here in Knoxville without MD, said. “We have the staff, technology and having to drive hours away from family and capability to perform very cutting edge and advanced friends,” Dr. Stouffer said. “I think that really does procedures. From a cardiac surgery standpoint, we help in their recovery, not only in the hospital, but can provide all of the services that can be provided also when they leave.”

Lucas CPR device offers better chance of survival Sherry and James Clark TAVR surgeries continue to be performed by Covenant Health’s elite cardiothoracic team. “We do nearly twice as many TAVR procedures on average, and our mortality rate for the procedure is well below the national median,” said Rick Lassiter, Parkwest CAO.

Sudden cardiac arrest claims a life every two minutes. While coronary perfusion pressure (CPR) is a great tool to keep blood flowing during cardiac arrest, continuous and effective pressure can be difficult to achieve. There is also risk of simple human error, as CPR requires exact pressure and depth at a consistent rate in a specific location in order to save a life. At Parkwest’s emergency department, another option is available for patients experiencing cardiac arrest. The portable Lucas CPR device provides uninterrupted

CAK students get lesson in heart surgery Last spring, Chadwick Stouffer, MD, and Thomas Pollard, MD, both members of Covenant Health’s elite TAVR team, gave students at Christian Academy of Knoxville (CAK) the opportunity to see what they do daily. With a 12-person team in tow, the physicians worked side-by-side with physiology students to explore the anatomy and circulatory systems in pig hearts, which were donated by Edwards LifeSciences in Irvine, Calif. The students were taught to sew part of a heart valve on and were able to ask the physicians questions throughout the process. Pig hearts are so similar in structure and function to the human heart that they are often used as the model for research. “If you look at the Latin word for doctor, it means teacher – and that’s what we’re doing,” Dr. Stouffer said. “We are not only teaching future healthcare professionals, but we’re also educating the community about what we do. If that can help with health maintenance and CAK student have a healthier community around us, then Stephen Pardue we’re succeeding.”

First Crossville stent placed by Parkwest physician When 72-year-old Crossville resident Scott Amis was told he would need a metal stent to relieve blockage in his artery, he had reservations about going to his local hospital, Cumberland Medical Center (CMC). “I was pushing Parkwest,” Amis said. “I was thinking, ‘Wait a minute, I’m Scott Amis not going to let somebody mess around with my heart that doesn’t have any experience.’ ” However, Amis soon learned that he would be the ﬁrst beneﬁciary of the new partnership between CMC and Parkwest’s elite cardiology team. When CMC

joined Covenant Health earlier this year, Parkwest cardiologists began training CMC’s staff in low-risk cardiac stents like Amis would receive. The procedures are currently being completed by Parkwest physicians with CMC support staff. “It went like clockwork. I couldn’t have been more pleased,” said Amis, who was back on the golf course just days after his discharge from CMC. “Having our community hospital able to reach out to larger hospitals like Parkwest helps our community greatly. I’m so glad I went.”

compressions at the depth and length of time necessary without chance of error. Using a plunger that arcs over the top of the patient and performs compressions, the device eliminates the delays that preparing for and completing manual CPR may cause. Rural/ Metro ambulance service has a Lucas CPR device, too. “It means greater hope for patients,” Brian Braxton, MD, Emergency Department medical director, said. “It’s cutting edge and it’s the best product out there available in major cities.”

Brian Braxton, MD

Parkwest Cardiac Program benefits Crossville residents When Cumberland Medical site at CMC as part of the hosCenter (CMC) joined Covenant pital’s new connection to Covenant Health. Using the tools Health this year, Crossville residents like Shirley Franklin-Siand technology at Parkwest, Dr. Xenopoulos determined Frankmons gained access to the expertise of the elite heart team of lin-Simons would not need a Parkwest. After falling in a grostent through a Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) measurement. cery store’s parking lot, Franklin“I’m so grateful that he did Simons was given a stress test to a special test different than my determine if her heart had caused Shirley the mysterious fall. She had no Franklin-Simons doctor, because it showed that I previous cardiac symptoms. didn’t need a stent,” FranklinAfter being told she would need a Simons said. “I feel blessed that my docheart catheterization, Franklin-Simons tor in Crossville referred me to Parkwest spoke with Parkwest Cardiologist Nich- in Knoxville. It was a wonderful experiolaos Xenopoulos, MD, who was on ence.”

Maryville woman’s life changed by TMR surgery Fifty-four-year-old Theresa Turner was suffering from end-stage coronary artery disease when Greg Brewer, MD, chief of cardiology at Parkwest, recommended a transmyocardial revascularization (TMR) surgery. After three bypasses, three stents and a family history of small arteries, Turner was an ideal candidate for this surgery, in which Theresa Turner a computer-guided laser

makes tiny holes in the heart to stimulate the heart muscle to create new blood vessels. It reduces angina, from which Turner was suffering, and improves overall heart function. “To be brutally honest, I was scared,” Turner said of the procedure. “But everything came out beautifully. I can work out for three hours straight now. I haven’t felt this good in years.” Turner’s TMR was completed by Thomas Pollard, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Parkwest.

0813-1498

Excellent Medicine