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Covenant Health has assembled a team to train for events in the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, April 3, 2016, as a path to better health and fitness. Team picture and details inside.

Tree recycling Knox County Solid Waste offers free Christmas tree recycling throughout January at six neighborhood centers: Dutchtown, Halls, John Sevier, Karns, Powell and Tazewell Pike. Trees must be cleaned of all ornaments, lights, wire, string and other decor before bringing them to a center. Info: knoxcounty.org

Holiday deadlines Shopper News will be on an abbreviated schedule this week. Ad and copy deadlines are noon Thursday, Dec. 31. Papers will be delivered as usual on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Also, we are changing our office setup in both Halls and Farragut. Details to follow. Meanwhile, if you need us, just call Sandra Clark at 865-6618777 and we’ll make whatever you need/want happen.

New Year’s hike UT Arboretum will host a free walk 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1, at 901 S. Illinois Avenue in Oak Ridge. Participants will be offered coffee, hot chocolate and snacks. The walk will last about an hour with several leaders taking groups on routes of varying difficulty and length. Most will visit the Elmore Holly Collection. Info: utarboretumsociety. org or 865-482-4836.

Pickle’s picks “It’s only opinion, after all, so there’s no right or wrong. ... And since the end of the year is always a good time to reflect, it makes sense to play the game. “2015 was a satisfying movie year because there were great blockbusters and amazing indies. It was a good mix. And while that makes the applesand-oranges quality of Top 10 lists dizzying, it’s also the perfect entry point for debate. So let’s begin:” Movie critic Betsy Pickle’s Top Ten movies of 2015, exclusively in today’s Shopper News.

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‘Outside the box’ Scout project commemorates Everly Brothers By Wendy Smith Thinking “outside the box” for an Eagle Scout project resulted, ironically, in an actual box − of history − at West High School. Eagle Scout projects must serve the community, but Hayden Smith didn’t want to build a trail or a park bench. Instead, he found inspiration while working on a project for National History Day during his freshman year at West. Smith is a musician, so he was naturally drawn to the subject of West High alumni Don and Phil Everly. The musical brothers attended the school in the mid1950s. Don graduated from West, but they moved to Nashville to jumpstart their musical careers before Phil graduated. Smith is a fan of “old-style” rock music, and especially admires the tight harmonies of the Everly Brothers, who are known to have influenced the Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel and the Beach Boys. He’s taken a swing at performing “Cathy’s Clown,” the Everly Brothers’ number-one single inspired by their West High classmate Catherine Coe. “It was not as tight,” Smith

West High School senior Hayden Smith hopes a collection of Everly Brothers memorabilia will help students appreciate the musical influence of the famous alums. Photo by Wendy Smith admits. For the history project, he contacted classmates of the Everlys, and those conversations ultimately inspired him to share what he’d learned with his own classmates. A favorite story came from someone who was on the school basketball team with Phil Everly. Basketball players were required to wear their hair short, but Phil already sported “rock and roll” hair − the slick ducktail that became part of his musical persona. When

the coach threatened to make him wear a hairnet, Phil took him up on it and wore a hairnet at each game. Smith was also intrigued to learn that the Everlys came from an average family, at least financially. Their father cut hair on Sutherland Avenue. Talking to those who attended West High 60 years ago gave him a different perspective on the school. It took him back in time, imagining what went on the hallways during that era, he says.

By Sherri Gardner Howell The New Year is still two days away, and change is already in the air. Fans and customers of Smart Toys and Books will find their favorite shopping and party place shuttered, and Ziggy, the iconic frog who lives in an aquarium on the store’s counter, will be finding a new home. Lynda Blankenship, who has owned the store for almost all of its existence, is retiring from the toy retail business and closing the store at end of business Dec. 31. “It’s just time,” says Blanken-

ship. “My family and I have had the store for 30 years, and we want to move on to something new.” The store opened in Downtown West in 1985 and was briefly called Discovery Toys before the owner had to change the name for legal reasons. Lynda and her husband, the late David Blankenship, bought the business in December 1985. In May, they moved to Franklin Square, which was still being built. The current store is their third location in the shopping center. In its heyday, the business had a second location in Fountain City.

“It’s been a family business,” says Lynda. “My husband, who was an engineer, was behind the scenes, and my daughters have been involved all their lives. The decision to close was a family one, as well.” Daughters Lauren Blankenship and Kelley Weatherley-Sinclair agreed with their mom that it was time to move on to new adventures. “Lauren is a photographer and is actually moving to a different state to pursue that interest. I have been working for the past year for Premier Solutions, which is the marketing arm of Legal

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Shield, as has Kelley. We are going to continue that,” says Lynda Blankenship. Blankenship has a law degree, so the move to Legal Shield was a good fit for her, she says. The store name is listed with a broker for sale, and Blankenship hopes someone will be interested in continuing the legacy they have built. “We certainly employ a lot of good people and have built Smart Toys and Books into a destination store,” she says.

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2015 Person of the Year: Zenobia Dobson By Betty Bean I’d never heard of Zenobia Dobson until Dec. 17. And because media from all over the country has besieged her since the night her youngest son Zaevion was shot to death defending his friends from a pack of murderous shooters, I have neither met nor spoken with her. But in speaking with Zaevion’s friends, teachers, coaches and mentors, I’ve learned this: nobody is surprised that Zenobia Dobson’s son acted heroically. The stories I’ve heard – coupled with Zaevion’s display of instinctive courage and character when he shielded those girls from a torrent of bullets aimed at a group of innocent kids on a porch in Lonsdale– all point to the influence of the woman who raised him.

Zack Dobson, mom Zenobia Dobson, Zaevion and Markastin. And that’s why Zenobia Dobson (known to her many friends as “Tinkerbell”) is my 2015 Person of the Year. “Zenobia is very present, very consistent, very strong – just a great mother,” said Rick Staples, coordinator of the mentorship

program with 100 Black Men of Greater Knoxville, a group that works with young men from ages 8 to 18, helping them develop life skills by introducing them to businesses, job training and plugging them into resources. “Zenobia is always there.”

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He was struck that there was no formal recognition of the famous duo at the school. So he chose to build a display case for Everly Brothers memorabilia for his Eagle Scout project as a way to “restore and preserve the history of West High School.” He began gathering supplies during summer of 2014, and put the case together last summer. He also restored a plaque commemorating the opening of West High in 1950.

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Fulton High School social studies teacher Jonathan Egert, who taught Zaevion when he was a freshman, said it was his mother’s selfless guidance that made him who he was: “Zaevion was led to that moment. Everything he’d ever done – his education, his athletics, his extracurricular activities – prepared him for that moment. So when I heard the news, it was not surprising. I heard someone say, ‘It’s because he was raised that way,’ and I absolutely agree. His actions are a result of his mother raising him the absolute correct way.” Egert described Zaevion as “very clean cut and mannerly. When you think about the lead character in a movie for teens, that’s Zaevion. He’s that all around

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A special day for princesses Emma Doiron, age 5, accompanies professional harpist Anne Things float, flow and Jackson during the Christmas Tea for Disney Princesses at the glitter at the Paris ApartParis Apartment Boutique and Tea Room. Photos by Nancy Anderson ment in Western Plaza. In every corner, there are beautiful things that give that old world feeling and evoke holiday nostalgia.

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Cinderella (Kathy Lyon), Belle (Grace Cecil), Mulan (Touranne Nguyen)

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Lauren Blankenship, Lynda Blankenship, and Kelley Weatherley-Sinclair “We have tried to be a serve the community. We force in the community and would love it if someone

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Smith purchased some of the memorabilia online, and other items came from local collectors. A Gibson Epiphone Don Everly acoustic guitar and a pair of 45 rpm records were loaned by Bearden resident Dennis Owen. Sam Lyle donated a

West High yearbook signed by Phil Everly. The items are on longterm loan, Smith says, and he thinks the lenders are happy for them to be displayed for students and West High visitors to enjoy. The case is in a lobby at the

Zenobia Dobson guy that everybody loves – a good decision maker, good at expressing his thoughts and following instructions, just very bright and focused.� Zenobia Dobson kept a close watch on her boys. Not only did she show up for athletic events, but she was also there for parent conferences and open houses and

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So Debbie Oden, owner, invited princesses to come play. The Christmas Tea with Disney Princesses held recently was a huge success. All the special touches that make princesses – both young and old – smile were part of the afternoon. A special Princess Tea Menu for the young ones featured

would continue that.� Blankenship is grateful to the loyal customer base, some of whom are now second generation shoppers. “Local businesses are extremely important. We have spent a lot of time pounding that issue through the years. It is an important concept and keeping local businesses going is certainly more challenging than it was 10 years ago, but Knoxvillians do embrace their local businesses. We are grateful to those who have always supported us and have enjoyed the opportunity to get to know a lot of people on a first-name basis.�

north entrance of the school, and he’s enjoyed watching his classmates pause to look at the collection. “It’s definitely caught the attention of students coming in and out of the library and visitors coming in and out of the auditorium.� Smith is the son of Dana Smith and Preston Smith. He plans to study music engineering in the fall.

a parent like that, our community would be a much better place. Our principals told me she was one of four parents who came to those deadly dull TNReady meetings, out of the whole school of 900 students. She deserves the credit for making Zaevion into a man of such high character.� And that is why Zenobia Dobson is my Person of the Year.

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

Neighborhood Association. Info: Marlene Taylor, 951-3773, taylor8246@bellsouth.net. â– Lyons View Community Club meets 6 p.m. each second Monday, Lyons View Community Center, 114 Sprankle Ave. Info: Mary Brewster, 454-2390. â– Third District Democrats meet 6 p.m. each third Thursday, Cedar Bluff Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: Liz Key, 201-5310 or lizkey1@gmail. com; Isaac Johnson, 310-7745

or ijohnso2@gmail.com. â– Toastmasters Club 802 meets 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday, Central Baptist Annex, 6310 Deane Hill Drive. Info: 802. toastmastersclubs.org. â– West Knox Lions Club meets 7 p.m. each first and third Monday, 8529 Kingston Pike. Info: knoxvillewestknoxlionsclub.org. â– West Hills Community Association. Info: Ashley Williams, 313-0282.

Princess Chips, served in a martini glass, Peter Pan Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches, Snow White strawberries, Belle cupcakes, plus more to keep the youngsters happy while parents enjoyed the more traditional tea room fare. Cinderella, Belle and Mulan were on hand to meet and mingle with the young princesses, most of who were dressed as their favorite royal. Approximately 75 guests joined the fun. Hit of the afternoon was harpist Anne Jackson. She not only provided beautiful music for the party, but she invited the guests to come up and play the harp with her. She played the melody while they played along Carolyn Johns, age 3, shows off her dancing skills to an apprewith her, creating beauti- ciative Belle (Grace Cecil). ful music and an even more beautiful memory for the children.

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Famous tailbacks and their friends This is an extension of the chicken-or-egg timeline. You can use some of the thoughts in evaluating how Jalen Hurd does against Northwestern. Five Tennessee tailbacks achieved the grand prize of college football, election to the Hall of Fame. Little children should be taught their names in chronological order: Gene McEver, Beattie Feathers, George Cafego, Hank Lauricella and John Majors. Here is the first chickenor-egg question: Was their greatness based on athletic excellence and exceptional smarts or on the crusty linemen who (after shaving with chainsaws) knocked obstructions and resistance

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into the third row of seats? It has been said that great running backs simplify blocking assignments. It has also been said that if a tailback plays an entire game without getting grass stain on his britches, friends up front must have been very protective. With McEver on the field, Tennessee never lost a game. His first best splash, in 1928, was his 98-yard return of the opening kickoff

against Alabama. He also caught a touchdown pass in that 15-13 monumental upset. In 1929, he scored 130 points and became Tennessee’s first all-American. Robert R. Neyland said McEver “was the best player I ever coached – or saw.� Maybe you’ve heard of Herman Hickman. He’s in the Hall of Fame. As a sophomore guard, he led the way for McEver. Ends Paul Hug and Fritz Brandt were allSouthern. Feathers followed McEver and led two undefeated teams. Hickman was a large factor in 1931. Tackle Ray Saunders, end Van Rayburn, center Talmadge “Sheriff� Maples and block-

ing back Deke Brackett were key aides. Parenthetical to this particular segment, Feathers averaged 9.9 per carry as the first thousand-yard rusher in the NFL. The Chicago Bears also provided blockers. Cafego was SEC player of the year in undefeated 1938 and more famous in ’39 as offensive star and safety when the Volunteers didn’t permit a single point. George ran and passed and punted. Guards Ed Molinski and Bob Suffridge (sixth in Heisman voting) and end Bowden Wyatt were stars up front. All three are in the Hall of Fame. Tackle Abe Shires and blocking back Sam Bartholomew (Jacobs trophy)

weren’t too tacky. Lauricella became an instant legend with the 75yard run against Texas in the 1951 Cotton Bowl. Lots of Volunteers cut down lots of Longhorns on that long trip. John Michaels caught Neyland’s attention. The coach once said “Michels was the best blocking guard in the United States of America.� The 1951 national championship team set records with 3,068 yards and 40 rushing touchdowns. Michels won the Jacobs trophy as the best blocker in the SEC. He’s in the Hall of Fame. Center Bob Davis, blocking back Jimmy Hahn, ends John Davis and Vince Kaseta, tackles Charley

Stokes and Jim Haslam and guard Vernon Lyons were very good. Majors had some really fine friends escorting him through the spectacular 1956 season. Blocking back Stockton Adkins, tackles John Gordy and Charles Rader, guards Bruce Burnham and Bill Johnson and center Bubba Howe cleared the way. Majors was nimble and quick. He made some would-be hitters miss. Now I ask you, which came first, great Tennessee blockers or famous tailbacks? Hurd is all the way up to second-team all-SEC. How much are the linemen helping? Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

Pelot could give fresh perspective to school board West Knox attorney Buddy Pelot has thrown his hat into the ring for election to the school board seat now held by Karen Carson, who is stepping down after three terms. It’s District 5 and includes Farragut High and surrounding communities. He’s a partner with Egerton McAfee, but he also has a longheld interest in public education and a master’s degree in policy dev e l o pm e nt and program evaluBuddy Pelot ation from Vanderbilt. He has three children, two of whom have graduated from Knox County schools. The youngest is a freshman at Bearden High School. It’s no wonder that he

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feels called to public service. His mother, Barbara Pelot, was 2nd-district City Council representative from 2001-2009, and her grandfather served on the school board for 20 years. His wife, Judith Pelot, was PTA president at Blue Grass Elementary, West Valley Middle and Bearden High schools, and currently directs the Mobile Meals program for the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee. Serving seven years on the Bearden High School Foundation board has made Buddy Pelot aware of the

need for the board’s fiscal check at last week’s responsibility. County Commis“I’ve been amazed at sion meeting. what the county’s not able to The funds came pay for. It makes me sensifrom an undistive to budget issues.� tributed account, Overall, he says the worth $2.6 million, schools are headed in the that Hammond disright direction as far as percovered when he formance on tests. But he took over the office knows that teachers have a in September 2014. lot of concerns about how A report was filed they’re getting there. It’s with the Tennescreated a volatile environsee Department of ment that he thinks he Revenue and the could help settle down. account was frozen. “I feel like I’ve got the Hammond retemperament to come into ceived the final rethe situation and help rathport on the account er than make it worse.� last month. He paid He’s also interested in the state $518,000 expanding the county’s oneand no penalties to-one computing to the Knox County Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond presents a check for were assessed. Farragut schools. Last week’s over $1.2 million to Mayor Tim Burchett. Photos submitted Lori Boudreaux and Sucheck included over nus. Knox County Criminal $50,000 in excess fees. The san Horn are also vying ■Hammond Court Clerk Mike Ham- clerk’s office is solvent with for the seat. The primary is strikes gold mond presented Knox $1.5 million in the bank, March 1 for the non-partiTalk about a holiday bo- County with a $1,214,281.31 Hammond said. san election.

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Knox County Sessions Court Judge Andy Jackson, at right, and his wife, Janet, at left, greet guests Robin and Ron Vargas, who stopped by the Jacksons’ annual Christmas open house at their home in West Knox County.

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Each Christmas season for many years now, Janet and Andy Jackson have invited friends from near and far to a holiday open house at their gracious home, tucked deep into a pretty little valley among the rolling hills of deep West Knox County. The outside lights can be seen from far away as guests travel the winding roads to the home, where they are greeted by garlands draping the railings of the wide porches that surround most of the house. Bright red Adirondack rocking chairs offer an inviting place to sit on a warm December night. Inside, it seems that every inch of the home is decorated for the holidays, with collections of old-fashioned Santas, multiple Christmas trees, greenery, red bows, and, of course, a feast fit for a king. The focal point is a 12-foot tree in the spacious foyer. It’s a family affair, so little children, dressed in their holiday finest, dart through the crowd to oohs and aahs

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from admiring adults. Daughter Rebecca travels through the rooms snapping photos which are soon displayed on the large TV screen in the family room, along with pictures from open houses of previous years, much to the de-

Ben and Jenny Farmer and their children, Abby, Caroline and Ben, pose under the beautifully decorated Christmas tree.

light of guests. Janet says the decorating begins the day after Thanksgiving, with husband, Andy, Knox County Sessions Court Judge, and daughters, Ra-

chel, a student in UT Veterinary School, and Rebecca, a senior marketing major at UT, pitching in. ‌ and a good time is always had by all.

Among guests were Knoxville City Judge John Rosson, Kevin Allen, Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen, John Boucher and Lori Holt.

How did Grieve topple Pavlis? City Council 10 days ago removed Nick Pavlis as vice mayor and replaced him with Duane Grieve by a narrow 5-4 vote. This column predicted two weeks ago that Grieve could win by a 5-4 vote. What happened? Why? First, Grieve really wanted it. He is qualified. Second, Duane Grieve Rogero did not help Pavlis, who had been her staunch ally for the past four years, which helped Grieve. Third, mayoral ambitions may have played a role. Fourth, some members honestly believed four years as vice mayor was enough and someone else deserved a chance. Fifth, the vice mayor elected last week might get to be interim mayor should

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Rogero depart in the summer of 2017 to join a potential Clinton Administration. Sixth, Pavlis did not foresee this happening. Pavlis was seen as a hardworking vice mayor who did not make any serious errors. He had to oversee the entire council office departing in 2015, the first time in 30 years this had happened. So why did the council discharge him? Most answers are speculative as no one will go on the record with candid comments. Grieve will be the first architect to be Knoxville’s vice mayor. He has won two elections easily. He is very active as was Pavlis. Grieve

sought the interim mayor position in 2011 but lost on a 5-4 vote to Daniel Brown. Pavlis backed Grieve then. While Grieve will be supportive of Rogero in general, he is more likely to ask questions both publicly and privately. He will not be as totally supportive of Rogero as Pavlis was but he will not be an opponent either. He feels the council should play a role in setting the city’s vision. Pavlis is viewed as a potential mayoral candidate. The two other potential mayoral candidates on council, Marshall Stair and George Wallace, both backed Grieve, removing Pavlis from the higher visibility position. Some suspect practical politics may have been at work here. Rogero, unlike other mayors, did not attempt to influence the vote although she gave Pavlis the coveted honor of introducing her for her inaugural. That did not change any votes. Grieve is

now a heartbeat away from the mayor’s office. ■The UT Diversity Office has been under fire with all sorts of allegations made. Some have merit and others do not. However, what seems lost in the shuffle is what do these folks actually do? What is a typical day for each of these 30 employees? Most people support diversity and for a university it is a valid goal. An academic environment should expose all to different views and walks of life. But is an actual Office for Diversity with so much staff needed to achieve this? What does the office actually do? Name something specific. For example, when the diversity officer at the UT Law School (of which I am a graduate) or engineering school comes to work each day what does he/she do after their first cup of coffee? The public needs more than a job description but

Raw emotion was displayed by speakers opposed to Knox County Commission authorizing a contract for the Sheriff’s Office to use video cameras as a substitute for in-person visits for inmates at the county’s detention facilities. Chair Dave Wright said upfront the commission has no power over staffing decisions of the elected sheriff. He said the people could speak but implied it was a waste of time. That was countered by Tina Sparks of Vestal who said, “If you don’t have the power, who does?� Sparks said inmates need human contact. They need “touch, feel and eye contact. You cannot do that with a machine. “We should be able to have contact with our family, our loved ones, our friends. Machines are not the answer to everything.� Psychologist Nancy Mott said commissioners must consider the humanity of those who are incarcerated. “We are defined by how we treat the least of these, our brothers and sisters,� she said. “What kind of society do we want to live in?� The Rev. Harold Middlebrook doesn’t come to County Commission much, he said, because the members are generally looking out for “the least, the lost and the left-out.� “We should be looking for ways to help those/rehabilitate those who have fallen. I have found that

technology does not always work.� Middlebrook had one question: “If you cannot decide on what is going to happen, why is this issue before you now?� Afterwards, the commission voted 9-2 to approve the contract with Dallasbased Securus Technologies Inc. Voting no were the Democrats, Amy Broyles and Sam McKenzie. ■Midway land was rezoned for a business park over the objections of Thorn Grove residents. That vote was 10-1 with only Broyles opposed. Both Broyles and McKenzie will leave the commission in 2016. Republicans are trying to capture both seats, presumably heading for some 11-0 votes. ■Tea Party conservatives packed Farragut High School’s gym for Ted Cruz, the fast-talking Texas alternative to Donald Trump. Hmmm. A one-term senator who previously served in a state Legislature. Sound familiar? But the Tea Party by definition can’t favor somebody with Washington experience. Washington is the problem, not the solution, don’t you see?

an actual day in the life of a diversity employee. Are 30 employees needed to accomplish the goals or can it be done by 20 or 15? These are valid questions which have not been asked or answered. ■The Haslams’ Christmas gift to state lawmakers and many friends across the state was a handsome Christmas tree ornament shaped like the state of Tennessee with the state flag on one side and symbols of the state on the other. It was made in southern Poland which is noted worldwide for its creation of Christmas tree ornaments. Joy to the World Collectibles here in Knoxville handles their distribution in much of the USA. This ornament was made especially for Haslam under the direction of First Lady Crissy Haslam. It will be a collector’s piece. ■Mayor Rogero meets next week (8:30 a.m. Wednes-

day, Jan. 6) with Knox lawmakers as a group for breakfast in her City County Building office. Several legislators indicated they have no objection to the public attending. Rogero has not said what she thinks about public attendance. However, if you attend, do not expect breakfast for anyone except the invited guests. ■Hubert Smith’s term on KAT does not expire until December 2016. He was appointed by Rogero. He also continues on the Public Building Authority, appointed by Mayor Tim Burchett. He says he will resume regular attendance there. Smith works at UT and runs a weekly radio show. KAT chair Jim Richards placed him on the nominating committee which makes him ineligible to seek a KAT office. Smith has missed several meetings recently but says his 2016 attendance will be exemplary.

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SENIOR NOTES

Charlie Stevens portrays Fibber McGee (and other characters) during the production of “Christmas 1945” at the John T. O’Connor Center. The Silver Stage Players transported guests back to the time when radio was king.

■ Cumberland Estates Recreation Center 4529 Silver Hill Drive 588-3442 Offerings include: Senior Walkers, 10:30 a.m., Monday-Friday.

Pat Rozelle as Susie Harper, dances to a song on the radio during The Silver Stage Players performance of “Christmas 1945,” a re-creation of old time radio shows.

■ Frank R. Strang Senior Center: 109 Lovell Heights Road 670-6693 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Offerings include: card games; exercise programs; dance classes; watercolor classes; Tai Chi; blood pressure checks; Mahjong; senior-friendly computer classes. The Center will be closed Friday, Jan. 1.

Back to Christmas 1945 Janette Stevens answers questions on a game show, hosted by station WSSP.

■ John T. O’Connor Senior Center 611 Winona St. 523-1135 knoxseniors.org/oconnor. html Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Offerings include: Card games, billiards, senior fitness, book club, Senior Savvy computer classes, bingo, blood pressure checks 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. The Center will be closed Friday, Jan. 1. ■ Larry Cox Senior Center 3109 Ocoee Trail 546-1700 Monday-Friday Hours vary Offerings include: exercise programs; bingo; arts and crafts classes. ■ Senior Citizens Information and Referral Service 2247 Western Ave. 524-2786 knoxseniors.org Provides information about services for persons age 60+ and those with disabilities who live in Knoxville or Knox County and referrals when needed.

Morning Pointe officials: Franklin Farrow, Tyner Brooks, Pat Caron, Diane Williams and Greg A. Vital.

Powell’s Tyner Brooks honored Morning Pointe of Powell was named the 2015 Top Facility by its parent company, Morning Pointe Senior Living and Independent Healthcare Properties (IHP). Tyner Brooks was executive director since the Powell facility opened. He left in late 2015 to become executive director of the Morning Pointe facility in Columbia, Tenn. Diane Williams is the new executive director in Powell. “Tyner and his team’s enthusiasm and skills along with their desire to deliver what the customer needs and wants makes Morning Pointe of Powell the Community of the Year,” said Greg A. Vital, president and CEO of Morning Pointe Senior Living and IHP. “I’m forever thankful and blessed to be able to work with such a great team of people at Powell. This award is because of all

of them,” said Brooks. The Powell facility is at 7700 Dannaher Drive near Tennova’s North Knox Medical Center. It offers 53 assisted living apartments on 10 acres. It also includes 20 apartments in the Lantern Alzheimer’s Memory Care program, a separate secure wing of the building. “Tyner was a strong leader in Powell and will now do the same in Columbia,” said Vital. “He is motivated to solve problems while delivering a high level of customer service. It has been a pleasure for me to watch him grow as one of the top executive directors of Morning Pointe Senior Living.” Based in Chattanooga, IHP was founded in 1996 by Vital and Franklin Farrow, now chief operating officer. It develops, owns and manages 25 senior communities in five southeastern states. Pat Caron is regional vice president.

Kay Reynolds provides sound effects for the fictitious radio show. Photos by Ruth White

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Premier Surgical and Knox County leaders recently cut the ribbon on the group’s new Papermill Mill Drive office.

Premier Surgical opens new Papermill Drive facility Premier Surgical Associates physicians, staff and Knox County leaders, recently celebrated the opening of the practice’s new facility at 6408 Papermill Drive in West Knoxville. The 28-thousand-square-foot, 2-story building houses the Premier Vascular Access and Imaging Center, Premier Vein Clinics, Premier Limb Preservation Center, Premier Prosthetic Center, Premier Hemorrhoid Treatment The new Premier Surgical facility at 6408 Center, and ultrasound rooms, Papermill Drive as well as a Clinical Research Department, Elite Skin and Laser us achieve our goal of embracing valCenter and Premier’s corporate and ue-based health care, which includes higher quality care, lower costs, betbilling offices. The new facility is designed to ter access and an improved patient provide expanded services and in- experience.” As Premier Surgical Associates creased accessibility for patients. The first floor features front-door ac- enters its 20th year anniversary, the cess for the Premier Prosthetic Cen- future looks bright. “We are excited ter, as well as procedure suites for to improve the delivery of healthcare vascular treatments such as arterial while continuing to serve our pastents and arteriograms. The second tients, the community and our hospifloor houses clinical exam rooms, a tal partners,” says Burris. suite of ultrasound rooms for screening, diagnosing and treating various vascular issues, and varicose vein laser treatment areas. “The expanded facility allows us better serve our patients in the East Tennessee region with a convenient location and easy access to proceTo schedule an appointment at the dures and services that don’t require Premier Surgical Papermill office, a hospital stay,” explains Premier call 865-588-8229 or visit www.premiersurgical.com CEO Kevin Burris. “This move helps

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Year of learning?

Churches offer new Bible study choices for 2016

By Sherri Gardner Howell A new year usually means new plans for selfimprovement. A good place for Christians to start is with Bible study. Many area churches choose January as the time to start a new series or new programs to study that are biblically based. It’s a good way to get an introduction to a church if you happen to be looking for a new church home or just a way to meet new people and hear new points of view. Some churches incorporate studies into the main worship service on Sunday mornings, but most of the larger churches offer supplemental Bible study classes at other times as well. Central Baptist Bearden hasn’t been my home church in many years, but I am as impressed now with their dedication to Bible study as I was when I was a knowledge-hungry college student. A quick look at their website shows they

still offer a good selection of studies for members and the community. For example, Central Bearden will start a Sunday morning series on “The Parables” on Jan. 3 that is a 12-week study. A Wednesday morning Bible study titled “What Does the Lord Require” is previewed as a study of Micah, with “updates” from Paul and Jesus. From the description: “Exploitation, injustice, dishonesty, sham religion were all evidences of the moral and spiritual decay of Micah’s day. God’s response was both to condemn, but also to

point the way to a new commitment and hope.” That class starts at 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 13. Central Baptist’s Sunday evening service will be an eight-week study of 2 Corinthians, beginning at 6 p.m. Jan. 17. At All Saints Catholic Church, the Martha and Mary Circle that meets the third Wednesday of each month following 9 a.m. mass is study 1st Corinthians through Dr. Tim Gray’s book “An Adventure in First Corinthians: the Church and Christian Community.” Also at All Saints, the St.

Monica Guild is doing a Beth Moore lecture study, “Breath: the Life of God in Us.” They meet the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. At First Baptist Knoxville, Wednesdays at 11:50 is a time for lunch and Bible study. Drawing from downtown offices and from across the city, the Bible studies are typical series-based studies designed to take a deeper look at a book of the Bible or what Scripture has to say about a specific topic. Recent series have included “A Grown-Up look at the Great Stories from Genesis” and “What the Bible says about Forgiveness.” Upcoming series will include a study on the Holy Spirit, the great Exodus story, and stories from the road with Jesus. Everyone is welcome. The Wednesday night Bible studies are similar in topics, include dinner and begin at 5 p.m. for dinner, 6 p.m. for study.

Bishops in India get ready for classes that were led by leaders from Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church in Farragut. The bishops received the training and materials and followed up with classes for 30 to 40 local ministers.

World view

Christ Covenant Presbyterian excited about a new year of missions

By Carolyn Evans Vijay Gadepe, age 19, followed the Hindu faith at his home in India until someone invited him to an Easter service celebration. “He got saved in that service,” says Jim Barnes, pastor at Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church in Farragut. “He felt an immediate call to the ministry.” Now Christ Covenant is helping create a tidal wave of Christianity in India. Barnes now hopes to take his seminary-type training program to Israel this fall. Barnes and fellow staff member Joel McCall have now traveled to four coun- Joel McCall and Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church pastor tries over the last six years: Jim Barnes traveled to India in April to train pastors for two Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana and weeks. Photos submitted India. They teach Christian leaders how to lead, Barnes sanctioned by the Indian them efficiently.” says. Through the Equipping government. For the last 16 In India, bishops oversee Leaders International (ELI) years, Vijay has watched his pastors, and that’s where organization, they spent two work mushroom exponen- Barnes and McCall come in. weeks working with bishops tially. “We’re a two-part group. in India last April. At last count, Vijay was Joel is the theologian of the “India is a huge coun- overseeing more than 3,350 group, and I’m the practical try with 1.4 billion people,” official Christian churches theologian. We teach 8-5, Barnes says. “When you in India with 10,000 more splitting the day. He teaches look at where the gospel is waiting to be licensed, the Biblical basis of discireally moving, India is one Barnes says. “He has bish- pleship, and I teach how to of those countries. Vijay ops coming to him wanting do it.” thinks there may be 600 to join his denomination. By providing training million Christians in the Every month he trains 30 alongside Vijay, the demand next 20 years.” different men who are bish- for training can be met They went to see Vijay, ops over churches. Now that more quickly. now 35 and the coordinator Vijay is getting into this volThe two Americans of the Christ Gospel Church ume of people, he is having worked for two weeks, eight Ministry, which is officially to rethink how to work with hours a day. McCall taught

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four hours of theology, and Barnes taught four hours a day of how to live the Christian life in a practical way. This is often the first seminary-type training many of them have ever had, Barnes says. Equipped with training and a curriculum, the bishops in turn train the 3040 pastors under them. “Our curriculum may be used all over India” Barnes says. “It’s huge.” As he looks forward to a new year, Barnes says he’s excited about how his church will dramatically touch the world. “Our church supports about 30 missionaries around the world. We’re up to our eyeballs in missions.” Not only has the church worked through ELI, they also work with TEAM (The Evangelical Alliance Mission) that partners with local church to send missionaries and establish churches. Through TEAM they have sent people to France and England. Two church members just returned from Greece, where the church is considering a long-term partnership to work with refugees. Christ Covenant is also partnering with a pastor in Ireland, who will be coming to Knoxville to speak.

A dying year, a new year We are treated as impostors, and yet are true; as unknown, and yet are well known; as dying, and see – we are alive. … (II Corinthians 6: 8b NRSV) There have been some years that I have been happy to bid a not-sofond farewell to, but this is not one of them. It has been a good year, all in all. The world, so far, has continued to turn on its axis; the sun has risen in the east and set in the west; the force of gravity has stayed constant. These are things, I realize, that we take for granted, but perhaps we should not. I hope that in this past year you have loved someone, taught someone, forgiven someone. I hope that in this dying year you have seen something new, something old, something astonishing. I hope that your prayers have been heard and answered, if not in the way you had hoped, at least in a way that you could benefit from. I hope that in the coming year you will learn some things: things about yourself, your dreams, and your potential.

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I hope that your coming year will be filled with joy and growth, with just enough excitement to keep life interesting, but not so much as to be frightening. I hope that in this coming year you will make a difference somehow: in your home, in your neighborhood, in your workplace. I hope that you will make a new friend, let go of an old grudge, give up a pipe dream. I hope that life will be stronger, warmer, richer, truer than before, because that is God’s will for you, always. I hope that you will live each and every day, blessed with joy and peace and love and grace!

FAITH NOTES Classes/meetings ■ Church Women United of Knoxville-Knox County meeting, 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, Phyllis Wheatley YWCA, 124 S. Cruz St. Info: 546-0651.

Special services ■ Westside Unitarian Universalist Church, 616 Fretz Road, holds meditation services 6:30 p.m. each second

and fourth Wednesday. Includes quiet reflection, simple music and readings. Info: westsideuuc.org.

Youth programs ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, hosts Morning Breakfast and Afternoon Hang Out for youth each Tuesday. Breakfast and Bible study, 7:20 a.m.; Hang Out Time, 3:305:30 p.m. Info: 690-1060 or beaverridgeumc.org.

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Faces and Our Cultures participants Ximena De Leon and Luis Pedro Najarro, both from Guatemala, receive awards of achievement from Webb School of Knoxville multicultural coordinator Liz Gregor. Photo submitted

Farewell to new friends By Sara Barrett It is difficult to say who benefits more from an exchange student program: the natives or the students who visit. Guatemalans Ximena De Leon and Luis Pedro Najarro attended Webb School of Knoxville for almost six weeks as part of the Faces and Our Cultures exchange program. Ximena and Luis Pedro are freshmen, but they visited students in all three schools (lower, middle and upper) to talk about the culture and life in Guatemala. As part of the exchange program, both students also participated in the school’s athletic and extracurricular activities in addition to exploring the region with their host

families and new friends. “With Faces and Our Cultures, Guatemalan students not only have the opportunity to improve their English language skills and experience life in the United States and in an American school, but they also serve as ambassadors for their home country,� said Webb multicultural coordinator Liz Gregor. “The program provides an enriching experience for both cultures and fosters new friendships along the way.� Ximena lived with Webb parents Jeff and Chelse Summers and their children, Shea and Sam. Luis Pedro stayed with Webb parents Fred and Rose Perkinson and their children Fred, Katherine

and Andrew. During their time at Webb, the Guatemalan students also helped out at Webb’s Holiday Madrigal Feaste and cheered with the Spartan faithful at home football games. Luis Pedro also tried his hand at golf, basketball and soccer, and travelled to other parts of the Southeast including North Carolina and Alabama with his host family. Webb’s longtime partnership with Faces and Our Cultures has led to a new initiative. Effective this spring, eight Webb Middle School students, along with two teacher chaperones, will travel to Guatemala to participate in a 10-day cultural exchange experience.

The Ilunga family: Marcelle, Aisha, father Alex, Charlotte, Grace, Gloria and mother Yumba. Not pictured is baby Nicolas.

A Christmas to remember By Sara Barrett Each year, many families at Mooreland Heights Elementary School rely on the Angel Tree to provide gifts for their children. When second grade teacher Chelcie Morrison found out her student, Charlotte Ilunga, did not make it onto the Angel Tree, Morrison took matters into her own hands. She rallied with her mom, West Valley Middle School teacher Amy Crawford, who invited Morrison to introduce the family in need to Crawford’s students via a PowerPoint presentation. Parents Alex and Yumba Ilunga are refugees from Zimbabwe. They work op-

Gifts purchased for the Ilunga family. Photos submitted posite shifts at UT Medical Center so they can be with their six children: 16-year-old Grace, 13-yearold Marcelle, 10-year-old Aisha, 7-year-old Char-

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lotte, 3-year-old Gloria and 2-month-old Nicolas. Morrison had already collected $100 to help the Ilungas, and Crawford’s students hoped to raise an additional $100. Right about this time, someone stopped by West Valley, offering to help a family in need. Crawford explained the Ilungas’ situation, and the person promised $1,000 to the cause. Crawford and Morrison were ecstatic to say the least, and they began planning purchases for the family. “We were both so excited,� says Crawford. “We began planning our shopping strategy. The baby didn’t have a crib, the 13 year old needed a coat, the second grader desperately wanted a baby doll that ‘looked like her’ because she’d never seen a black baby doll.� The offer was short lived, though, because the person never came back with the donation. With only two days left until Christmas break, Crawford requested help from the WVMS community, which collected $500, a crib, baby clothes and books for the family. When other community members found out, an additional $1,200 was collected in addition to wrapping paper, gift bags, shoes and more. Mooreland Heights teachers Jamie Brightwell and Sarah Fortney donated their time to help Morrison and Crawford shop for each member of the Ilunga family. Each family member received a new outfit complete with a hat, coat, socks, shoes, underwear and accessories. Each of the six children received at least three unique gifts. “I wish the public could see the kind of love our teachers and education community have for our children,� said Crawford. “We hear so much bad news, but we rarely hear or see the truly incredible things people are doing behind the scenes, under radar, with no recognition – simply because they see a need and have the resources to meet that need. They do it because, well, because that’s what love does.�

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

West High School students Alex King, Reese McNamara, Stephanie Mulholland and Sonya Rottero hold a check representing $2,000 raised during an Empty Bowls event at WHS to benefit The Love Kitchen. Photos by S. Barrett

‘Caring artists’ help The Love Kitchen Art students at West High School hosted its first Empty Bowls fundraiser Nov. 19 to benefit The Love Kitchen. “Anyone around the country can hold one of these fundraisers,” said WHS Fine Art Department chair Michelle Ayres of Empty Bowls. Students created dozens of ceramic bowls in class and after school hours to give away at the event, then volunteered in the cafeteria as hundreds of people were

Sara Barrett served bowls of homemade soup for a small fee. After the fundraiser, The Love Kitchen’s executive director, Patrick Riggins, stopped by the school to accept a check for $2,000 from the event. Some of the students who

volunteered their time, art and love were on hand to present the donation. The check was signed by every student who helped and in the main line for a signature it Riggins said “Caring Artists”. “People kept buying our handmade bowls even after the event,” said student art-

ist and volunteer Stephanie Mulholland. “I think they were inspired by us.” Ayres said students would not leave the school the night of the fundraiser until even the left over soup was given to people in need. Said Riggins of stopping by to accept the donation, “If someone is doing something for us, I’ll come through the snow or anything. This is awesome.” Info: www.thelovekitchen.org and www. emptybowls.net.

SCHOOL NOTES ■ West Hills Elementary participates in the following programs to help raise money for the school: General Mills “BoxTops for Education,” Campbell’s “Labels for Education,” and linking Food City ValuCards, Kroger Plus Cards and Target Red Cards to the school for points. Info: 539-7850.

■ Dogwood Arts Festival: juried artists are selected to exhibit and sell their original work in mixed media, clay, drawing/pastels, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, painting, photography, sculpture, and wood in April. Info/application: dogwoodarts.com. ■ Gallery of Arts Tribute: a juried exhibition developed to recognize local artists and honor the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Artwork should be delivered 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 4-5. Entry

form: knoxalliance.com/ MLK.htm; or SASE to Arts & Culture Alliance, P.O. Box 2506, Knoxville TN 37901. Info: Suzanne Cada, 5237543 or sc@knoxalliance. com. ■ “Past and Future Conditions” exhibit: art exploring the concept of “truth” and “knowledge” and how they are affected by conditions that change over time, to be held 6-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, A1 Lab Arts, 23 Emory Place. Submit entries to: a1artsubmission@gmail.com. Entry deadline: Sunday, Jan 17. Art drop off : Sunday, Jan. 31. Info: a1labarts.org. ■ Scruff y City Art Contest: a juried art exhibit competition celebrating Knoxville’s blend of southern history and modern development on the banks of the Tennessee River. Free and open to all artists. Submissions deadline: Feb. 15. Info: liz-beth.com/ contest.

HEALTH NOTES ■ Peninsula Lighthouse Group of Families Anonymous meetings, 6:15-7:15 p.m. each Tuesday, 1451 Dowell Springs Blvd. Newcomers welcome; no dues/fees; no sign-up; first names only. Info: Barbara L., 696-6606 or PeninsulaFA2@aol.com. ■ UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group meeting, 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info/reservation: Brenda Fletcher,

544-6277. ■ “Introduction to Healing Touch” session led by Brenda Rasch, PT, PC, will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, Clinton Physical Therapy Center upper building, 1921 N. Charles G. Seivers Blvd., Clinton. Session free, but donations accepted for the Well Being Foundation in Tazewell. Info/registration: Brenda Rasch, 363-6416 or BrendaRaschPT@gmail. com/register.

Jones needs a home Zack Gleason, Garrett Wilson, Enzo Graffeo and Ethan Hu prepare their props and costumes before performing individually.

Poetry theatre By Sara Barrett Before breaking for the holidays, fifth graders at Northshore Elementary School presented a unique form of theater for friends and family. Students researched and selected one poem each to perform in front of make shift stages using their own props. Teacher Resa Byrd began the annual tradition of poetry theater a number of years ago, and students are graded on how well they memorize their poem. Themes vary from turtles in toilets to the work of Robert Frost.

Olivia Claunch curtsies after her performance of “The Bear in There.”

Sadie Tarr strikes a dramatic pose before performing “The Bridge to Nowhere.” Photos by S. Barrett

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business Formalwear store gets new name By Sandra Clark Savvi Formalwear is now Regal Tuxedo and Formalwear. Owner Ben Dobson says the name change ushers in a new chapter of his 30-year career. But the name change will not change Dobson’s relationship with the community or his customers. “Our focus at Regal Tuxedo will be as it was at Savvi,â€? he said. “That is to give outstanding customer service while providing top quality products at reasonable prices. This will not change.â€?

Dobson plans to continue his involvement in the dayto-day operations of his two stores – one off Kingston Pike at Windsor Square and the other in Knoxville Center mall. He will be supported by trained employees, several of whom have been with Regal Tuxedo for over 20 years. “We are excited to roll out the Regal name as we plan for 2016,� he said. While continuing to offer traditional styles, Regal will also offer Slim fit collections, light gray, charcoal, tan and navy. “What sets us apart is

A-10 • DECEMBER 30, 2015 • BEARDEN Shopper news that we carry our stock in the stores so that customers are able to try on different styles. This also eliminates rush fees and extra shipping charges from a warehouse.� Dobson said his established relationships with area bridal shops enables them to color coordinate weddings perfectly. As a community service, Dobson has long assisted local high school students with prom choices by providing tuxedos, free of charge, for prom shows and by offering discounts to students and rebates to the schools. Why the name change? Dobson said Savvi is a large corporate entity controlled mainly by owners in large markets that have multiple stores, some as many as 20 or 25. He says the emphasis has shifted from individualized, personal service to the bottom

Ben Dobson of Regal Tuxedo and Formalwear line and what works in all the big cities. It seemed to him that the smaller markets were getting lost in the big corporate shuffle. By leaving Savvi corporate, Regal Tuxedo will be able to offer better pricing

to customers because of the savings in corporate fees. An East Tennessee native, Dobson came to Knoxville to attend UT and has been in the formalwear business virtually from the time of his graduation. “I love what I do,

working with bridal couples, prom customers, and being a small part of their wedding or special event. I also get the chance to work with other great wedding vendors in the area, which is very rewarding,� he said.

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More banjo! By Carol Shane

There’s no way of knowing how many different resolutions are being made for the year 2016, but if one of yours is “hear more banjos,� boy are you in luck. Next week Knoxville’s popular Old City destination Boyd’s Jig and Reel will come alive with the sound of the twangy, soulful fivestring instrument – in bulk – when the Knoxville Banjo Orchestra Flash Mob invades “Tennessee Shines,� sponsored by WDVX. Kyle Campbell, the banjo player who heads up the whole thing, recalls the KBO’s beginnings. “Matt Morelock called all the banjo players he knew for the Meadowlark Festival back in the spring,� he says. “I started calling everyone I knew. It was about 20 banjos.� Campbell and part of his crew are fresh off the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s Clayton Christmas Concerts, where their banjo quartet made a real splash. “We were going to have the whole banjo orchestra playing in the lobby, but they thought we should be part of the show.� There wasn’t room for the whole gang, so Campbell and Jessica Watson, Tim Wor-

man and Don Phillips made a fine foursome. Phillips, by the way, plays a bass banjo that he made himself. A bass drum forms the body, part of a thick wooden pallet serves as a sturdy neck, and heavyduty fishing line provides resonant strings. It’s played in the upright position. The headliners for the evening are The Bearded, originally a trio of Campbell, Greg Horne and Chris Zuhr. They describe their sound as “oldtime mountain blues.� Campbell says the name came about because “we all had beards – at least when we started.� He’s excited to welcome three other players into the lineup. “There’ll be six in all,� he says. “We’ll have some new songs, some new sounds.� Also featured will be former Knoxvillian Mark Lamb, co-founder of Circle Modern Dance in Knoxville and Mark Lamb Dance in New York City. He’ll perform his spoken-word piece “Into the Fire� about the importance of cast iron skillets. It’s a preview of his show, “A Boy and His Dolly,� which will be part of the birthday tribute to Dolly Parton coming up at the Bijou Theatre (more info com-

Players from the Knoxville Banjo Orchestra made a big hit at the recent Clayton Holiday Concerts. They’ll be included in the lineup when WDVX presents “Tennessee Shines� at the Jig & Reel next Wednesday. Shown are Kyle Campbell, Don Phillips, Jessica Watson and Tim Worman. Photo by Eileen Weber

ing in a future column.) WDVX’s “Tennessee Shines� is a live weekly program, continuing throughout the year. Each event features a lively musical lineup, and it’s a great place

to go for conviviality, food and drink. Why not get out for the first one of 2016? “You don’t get to see a bunch of banjos all in one place,� says Campbell, “so it’ll be special.�

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Pickle Top 10: indies and space epics By Betsy Pickle Ranking a year’s movies has turned into a national obsession, but it’s so much fun and such a healthy addiction that you don’t have to worry about seeking professional help – unless you’re literally relying on a professional critic for guidance. It’s only opinion, after all, so there’s no right or wrong. People have different tastes and are drawn to different genres. And since the end of the year is always a good time to reflect, it makes sense to play the game. 2015 was a satisfying movie year because there were great blockbusters and amazing indies. It was a good mix. And while that makes the apples-and-oranges quality of Top 10 lists dizzying, it’s also the perfect entry point for debate. So let’s begin: 1. “Room� – This fall’s indie sensation is a powerful example of what film can do. Based on a novel by Emma Donoghue, who adapted the screenplay, “Room� shows the resilience of the human spirit with its story of a young woman and her little boy, held captive in a tiny space but using their imaginations to learn, grow and survive. The clash of fantasy and reality is brutally inevitable, but even when it arrives, “Room� finds avenues

Ma (Brie Larson) broadens the horizons of a confined world for Jack (Jacob Tremblay) in “Room.� to challenge and uplift. 2. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens� – The long-anticipated epic delivers new hope for the beloved franchise. After the dark years of the prequel trilogy, “The Force Awakens� builds on the familiar but re-engineers the space saga so that there’s a more complex palate of emotions and a more diverse array of characters. The emotional wallop of seeing old favorites back in action is a quantity that cannot be dismissed, but the new young stars – Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac

and Adam Driver – bring nuances that should carry the series into the future. 3. “Brooklyn� – A “small� film in the tradition of old Hollywood romances finds a way to tap into more intimacy than many of its venerable predecessors. A young Irishwoman comes to the United States to find opportunity, but cutting ties with the old country proves harder than she expected. Watch out: Saoirse Ronan may turn out to be the Meryl Streep of her generation. 4. “Amy� – Documentaries can hold their own

or even surpass narrative films in terms of powerful storytelling and cultural insight. “Amy� is a great film, no matter how it’s classified. It respectfully dissects the short and tragic life of singer Amy Winehouse and makes it clear why the world should regret her passing. 5. “The Martian� – Even before “The Force Awakens� arrived, space was a popular frontier in 2015 thanks to the collaboration of Matt Damon and director Ridley Scott (who has an affinity for the milieu). Adapted from a book by Andy Weir, “The Martian� is a roller coaster of an epic and a grabber of a lone-survivor story, with an outstanding performance by Damon. 6. “Trumbo� – Bryan Cranston’s measured portrayal of blacklisted screenwriter Dalton Trumbo serves a passionate plea for tolerance while depicting one of the nation’s darkest eras. 7. “The End of the Tour� – Jesse Eisenberg and Jason Segel do a graceful dance of the conflicts between art and commerce in this slice-of-life bio inspired by doomed novelist David Foster Wallace. 8. “The Danish Girl� – Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne triumphs again in a

period piece inspired by the life of a transgender pioneer, who first became noted as artist Einar Wegener. Redmayne is equally matched by the brilliant Alicia Vikander, as Einar’s artist wife. 9. “Ex Machina� – Speaking of Vikander, 2015 was her year, and “Ex Machina� is one of the reasons why. As an android exploring her human side, she befuddles both creator Oscar Isaac and tech geek

Domhnall Gleeson in this smart sci-fi drama directed by Alex Garland. 10. “Love & Mercy� – Whether you’re a Beach Boys fan or not, this film about the struggles of musician Brian Wilson will draw you in and break your heart. The debate continues over whether John Cusack or Paul Dano is the star (my vote’s for Dano), but both, along with Elizabeth Banks and Paul Giamatti, make this biopic riveting.

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLES NEWS FROM FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Five-Star Rehabilitation, No. 1 in the nation PNRC receives patient satisfaction award (again)

Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center recently became a five-time recipient of the Crystal Award for outstanding patient satisfaction. The award is bestowed by the nationally known healthcare marketing research company, Professional Research Consultants (PRC) and is given annually to the country’s top rehabilitation facility that scores at or above the 100th percentile when compared to other facilities. PRC research is conducted via a confidential survey to obtain the opinions of patients and assess their perceptions of patient care. Facilities strive to receive an “Excellent” when their patients are asked the Overall Quality of Care question, with PNRC’s patients giving that answer more often than patients at any

other rehabilitation facility in the country. Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center medical director Mary Dillon, MD, is honored, but not too surprised. “Receiving the Crystal Award validates what we at PNRC already know,” Dillon says, “that we strive to provide excellent patient centered care every day.” According to PRC research, patients in rehabilitation at PNRC are happier with their care than patients in rehabilitation anywhere else in the country. It’s the fifth time the East Tennessee leader in stroke, spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation has brought home the award since 2005. Additionally, PNRC was presented a 5-star award for being in the top 10 percent among

healthcare providers, facilities and units in the PRC database for patient satisfaction based on the percent of “Excellent” responses to Overall Quality of Care. “The Crystal Award and 5-star award are particularly meaningful because it reflects how our patients feel about the care they received, instead of our opinion of the job we are doing,” Dillon says. Patients admitted to Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center are usually experiencing difficult and challenging circumstances. Dillon believes the validation of patient approval may help ease minds about the work ahead. “When our patients and families see the Crystal Award, I think it gives them confidence about their care and experiences at the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center,” Dillon says. “For our staff, the award certainly affirms their efforts and inspires a sense of accomplishment.” Calling excellence an “ongoing process,” Dillon says PNRC is always striving to im-

prove, whether accolades are involved or not. “We aren’t driven by the prospect of awards,” Dillon says. “As a staff, our goal is to provide the best care – the kind we would want for our own families and loved ones.” PNRC offers a comprehensive, team approach to rehabilitation. Physical, occupational, recreational, behavioral medicine and speech language therapists work with rehabilitation physicians to develop individual plans of care. Meanwhile, rehabilitation nurses work with patients and their families to teach self-care techniques, and to provide education, helping patients restore their abilities and rebuild their lives. The goal is to guide patients through a customized rehabilitation program that maximizes their independence as quickly as possible. To learn more about Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center and the services it provides, visit www.patneal.org or call 865-541-1446.

Individuals, departments of Fort Sanders Regional honored for great 2015

Local hospital re-certified as Comprehensive Stroke Center After a two-day survey from the Joint Commission, Fort Sanders Regional was re-certified earlier this year as one of the region’s only Comprehensive Stroke Centers. Comprehensive stroke centers are recognized for their ability to treat the most complex stroke patients, something that Regional does daily. “I continue to be proud of all the physicians, nurses, therapists and technologists that treat our stroke patients,” said Keith Altshuler, president of Fort Sanders. “It’s an example – from diagnosis to rehabilitation – of how teamwork and technology are used to provide excellent care.” “When a stroke patient enters our emergency department, the staff follows a protocol that involves early detection and treatment options,” said Dr. Elizabeth Hull, medical director of the Emergency Department at Fort Sanders. “Most other facilities don’t have this process in place and can’t offer all the treatment options we have available.” Once a stroke is diagnosed, treatment options become clear. “Stroke patients that meet criteria based on time since the onset of their symptoms and their presentation can receive the blood clot dissolving medication tPA,” said Hull. “But for patients outside the initial 4 1/2 hour window to receive this treatment, the services available at Fort Sanders have become critical.” Neuro-hospitalist coverage, 24/7, has been key to managing the treatment and recovery of stroke patients. Stroke Medical Director Dr. Arthur Moore noted “within

the four- to seven-hour time window, we choose from a couple of options, all based on what is best for the patient.” In the case of ischemic strokes – those that are caused by blockages in the blood vessels leading to the brain – neurointerventional radiologist Dr. Keith Woodward’s specialty treats patients via a catheter in the femoral artery in the groin. Dr. Woodward either administers tPA directly to the clot or removes the clot through the catheter. In the case of a hemorrhagic stroke – one caused by a ruptured blood vessel – Dr. Woodward and neurosurgeons, Drs. Paul Peterson, Joel Norman and Barrett Brown, determine whether the vessel can be repaired via surgery or coiling. “The Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center (PNRC) also plays a major role in the Comprehensive Stroke Center designation,” added Dr. Moore. PNRC is accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for its stroke program and is a leader is getting stroke patients back home. Dr. Moore cited the efforts of Dr. Mary Dillon, PNRC medical director, and her team as key to these outcomes. “We are proud of our efforts at Patricia Neal, and our team of dedicated physicians, nurses, therapists and support personnel make this difficult journey more bearable,” said Dr. Dillon. This has been the first Comprehensive Stroke re-certification survey at Fort Sanders. Surveys occur every two years.

Annually the Covenant Health Performance Excellence Awards recognizes the outstanding performances around the organization. The awards event includes two categories, the Everest Awards, recognizing individual peak performers, and the Performance Excellence Awards, for projects supporting the health system’s Journey to Excellence pillars: Quality, People, Service, Finance and Growth. This year, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center was represented quite well: ■ Michael Shelton, clinical nurse specialist and educator, Emergency Department, was honored as a 2015 Everest Award winner. He oversees preceptors who orient new hires; provides continuing education for the ED staff and the system to comply with Comprehensive Stroke Center requirements; teaches classes for the system in orthopedics, splinting and casting, and provides stroke education to the community. ■ “Impacting Stroke Care: Improving Door-to-Needle Times with t-PA Administration,” submitted by Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, was a Performance Excellence Award winner. The team’s goals included meeting The Joint Commission standard of a 60-minute door-to-needle time for t-PA administration for 75 percent of ischemic stroke patients, along with goals related to CT interpretation, length of stay, discharge to home and reducing readmissions. As a result of the team’s efforts, 75 percent of eligible patients receive t-PA within 60 minutes, with an average time of about 44 minutes. ■ “Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections,” earned an award as well for Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center 8 North and Critical Care units, Methodist Medical Center, Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System and Roane Medical Center. According to the Centers for Disease Control, catheter associated urinary tract infections, or CAUTIs, are the most frequent type of hospitalacquired infection. Outcomes for CAUTI projects at the four facilities listed include significant reductions in infection rates,

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

Everest Award winner Michael Shelton (right) pictured with Covenant Health CEO and President Tony Spezia with Fort Sanders Regional’s 8 North, Morristown-Hamblen, and Roane Medical Center reaching a rate of zero CAUTIs in 2014 and YTD 2015. ■ “Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center Functional Independence Measure (FIM) Project: A Two-Year Project by PNRC Nursing to Improve Patient Outcomes.” Submitted by the staff of PNRC, it earned the President’s Award. Functional Independence Measures measure patient capabilities in areas such as self-care, locomotion and ability to communicate. PNRC patients’ FIM scores were not reflecting their clinical gains from admission to discharge. The Center was not receiving optimal payment for care provided to CMS fee-for-service patients, and was not receiving maximum allocation of inpatient days to meet patients’ needs. Analysis showed opportunities to involve nursing staff in FIM assessments, to improve data collection and documentation and implement staff education. After changes were initiated, scores have been comparable to or better than the national average, resulting in an anticipated increase in Medicare fee-for-service reimbursement and a 4.5 day increase in approved length of stay for inpatient rehab. Results have been sustained for two years.

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Tennesseans in the Great War,” noon, East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Presented by Darrin Haas. Free admission. Info: 215-8824 or EastTNHistory.org. Opening reception for “Gallery of Arts Tribute”: a juried exhibition developed to recognize local artists and honor the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 6-8 p.m., Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Info: 523-7543 or knoxalliance.com. Opening reception for Art Market Gallery’s January featured artists painter Lil Clinard and fiber artist Julia Malia, 5:30 p.m., 422 S. Gay St. Info: 525-5265 or artmarketgallery.net.

FRIDAY, JAN. 1

SATURDAY, JAN. 9

UT Arboretum Society New Year’s Day morning hike, 9 a.m., UT Arboretum, 901 S. Illinois Ave., Oak Ridge. This is an easy walk on the trails and is suitable for all ages. Free program. Info: utarboretumsociety.org or 482-4836.

Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org.

Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org. Saturday Stories and Songs: Dancing Spider Yoga, 11 a.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750. Saturday Stories and Songs: Jodie Manross and Laith Keilany, 11 a.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: 470-7033. The Tennessee Stifflegs Old-Time String Band, 8 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Tickets: $14, some discounts available. Info/tickets: www.jubileearts.org.

SUNDAY, JAN. 3

SUNDAY, JAN. 10

Advance screening of the first hour of “Downton Abbey” final season, 2 p.m., Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Free. Info: 684-1200.

Epworth Monthly Harp Singing, 6:30 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Info: Claudia Dean, 673-5822. Pen to Podium: SAFTA Reading Series, 3-4 p.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Featuring: George David Clark and Jeni Wallace. Info: 215-8750.

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MONDAY. JAN. 4 Mighty Musical Monday with Kukuly and the Gypsy Fuego, noon, Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Free. Info: 684-1200.

MONDAY, JAN. 11

New Play Festival auditions for Tennessee Stage Company, 7-10 p.m. Monday and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. No appointment necessary. Info: 546-4280.

All Over the Page: “Dr. Mutter’s Marvels,” 6:30 p.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750. Staged reading of “Last Train to Nibroc,” 7:30 p.m., The Square Room, 4 Market Square. Presented by the WordPlayers. Free admission. Info: 539-2490 or wordplayers.org.

TUESDAY, JAN. 5

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KAT Transportation Storytime, 6:30-7:15 p.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750.

“Reflections, Light and Magic” class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Cost: KMA members $150/nonmembers $175. Materials list provided. Info/registration: knoxart.org.

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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 6 Jazz Lunch at the Square Room, noon-1 p.m., 4 Market Square. Featuring “Kayley Farmer sings the Rodgers and Hart Songbook.” Admission: $15; includes lunch buffet. Info/tickets: knoxjazz.org.

THURSDAY, JAN. 7 “How to Self-Publish Any Written Project” presented by Marilyn Smith Neilans, 2:30 p.m., Farragut Branch Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. Info: 777-1750.

FRIDAY, JAN. 8 Alive After Five: Aftah Party, 6-8:30 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Tickets: $10; $5 for members/students. Info: 934-2039. Brown Bag Lecture: “Kidnapping the Kaiser:

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THURSDAY, JAN. 14 AAA Driver Improvement Course, 5:30-9:30 p.m., AAA Office, 100 W. Fifth Ave. Four-hour course helps reduce points for traffic offenders and teaches how to reduce risk while driving. Cost: $30 members/$35 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/registration: Kate, 862-9254, or Stephanie, 862-9252.

Monster Jam, 7:30 p.m., Thompson-Boling Arena. Saturday Pit Party, 5 p.m. Info/tickets: tbarena.com; knoxvilletickets.com.

SATURDAY, JAN. 16 AAA Driver Improvement Course, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., AAA Office, 100 W. Fifth Ave. Eight-hour course helps reduce points for traffic offenders and teaches how to reduce risk while driving. Cost: $40 members/$50 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/registration: Kate, 862-9254, or Stephanie, 862-9252. “Fantasia, Live!” presented by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m., Knoxville Civic Auditorium, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave. Info/tickets: knoxvillesymphony.com. Financial Education Series: “Get Out Of Debt,” 10:30 a.m., Farragut Branch Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. Info: 777-1750. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org. Roux du Bayou Cajun Dance Music, 8 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Tickets: $12, some discounts available. Info/tickets: www.jubileearts.org. Saturday Stories and Songs: David Blivens, 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. Info: 215-8750.

TUESDAY, JAN. 19 Computer Workshop: Introducing the Computer, 2 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Preregistration required. Info/registration: 215-8700. Old College Monthly Harp Singing, 6 p.m., McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, 522 W. Madison Ave., Athens. Info: Cora Sweatt, 423 745-0248. Sevier County Monthly Old Harp Singing, 7 p.m., Middle Creek UMC, 1828 Middle Creek Road, Pigeon Forge. Info: David Sarten, 428-0874. Tribute Show honoring Dolly Parton’s 70th birthday, 7 pm., Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St. Tickets: $25. Proceeds will benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Knox County. Info/tickets: knoxbijou.com.

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

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

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FRIDAY, JAN. 15 Steep Canyon Rangers in concert, 8 p.m., Bijou Theater, 803 S. Gay St. Info/tickets: knoxbijou.com.

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

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“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” 8 p.m. Friday and 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Info/tickets: all Ticketmaster outlets, Tennessee Theatre box office and 800-745-3000.

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

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ASTYM treatment gets nurse back on her feet As a home health nurse for Covenant Health, Shawn Peterson relies on being able to stand for hours, move easily to assist patients and drive long distances. “I have to have my feet to do my job,” she said. “But I could barely even walk.” After struggling with foot, ankle and calf pain for months, Peterson was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in both feet. The condition is caused by an increase in tension in the arch of the foot, usually due to physical activity or wearing unsupportive shoes. The arch is supported by the plantar fascia tissue, which can tear and send sharp pains through the foot and up into shins and calves. People who work on their feet like Peterson are at a higher risk to contract the condition. “Shawn had a chronic injury for more than a year,” Jerrod Adams, Parkwest physical therapist, said. “She tried different treatments to resolve it, but nothing worked.” During one physical therapy appointment, Adams spoke to Peterson about ASTYM, in which he and another Parkwest Therapy Center staff member are certified. The treatment is used to address a wide variety of diagnoses, including shin splints, shoulder pain and plantar fasciitis. “I read all about it and saw that professional athletes use it, so I wanted to try it,” Peterson said. “I just wanted to get better, whatever it took.” Twice a week for four weeks, Peterson’s physical therapy stretches and strengthening were supplemented by the ASTYM Sys-

the damaged tissue in between treatments. This additional movement and attention contributes to the breaking down of damAdams uses a small tool to apply aged tissue. Each body part takes about 15pressure to Peterson’s Achilles 20 minutes to treat at each session. tendon. Because plantar fasciitis Over time, the ASTYM treatments alcauses pain beyond just the feet, low the damaged tissue to be absorbed into ASTYM treatments address each healthier tissue, which is then realigned body part with a different sized tool and strengthened through regular physical and a varying amount of pressure. therapy exercises. “The important thing about ASTYM is that it is evidence-based. The studies show real physiological changes on the cellular level of the tissue,” Adams explained. “Patients make measured improvement in pain levels and ability to function.” For Peterson, these physiological im“The staff at the Therapy provements translate into improved quality Center was professional, right of life and the ability to get back on her feet from when you walk in the comfortably. door to when you leave,” “I had so much pain every day just walkShawn Peterson (left) said. ing and driving,” she said. “I had grown to Also pictured: Jerrod Adams. living in pain day-to-day. Now the pain is gone. You don’t realize how important your feet are until you can’t use them.” To be considered for ASTYM treatment, the patient may be referred to the Parkwest tem, an evidence-based treatment that uses make a difference, but it’s very relaxing in Therapy Center by any physician, nurse external pressure to break down damaged the end. I felt like I could bounce and move practitioner or physician assistant. Beyond tissue. again.” plantar fasciitis, ASTYM treats any chronic, “There are no significant side effects to acute condition. “There is no typical Each session, Peterson’s feet, calves and shins were treated by the ASTYM plastic the ASTYM treatment,” Adams said. “Up to ASTYM patient,” Adams said. “Anyone who tools, which come in three different shapes 20 percent of patients have slight bruising has overuse injuries from manual labor or and sizes to address different body parts. and general soreness, but stretching before typing on a keyboard all day is a candidate.” Though the pressure is intense, Peterson and after treatment helps that.” To learn more about ASTYM, said that it “hurt so good. In addition to pressure from the ASTYM call 374-PARK or visit us online at “They have to apply enough pressure to instruments, physical therapists massage CovenantHealth.com/TherapyCenters.

What can ASTYM treat? Damaged scar tissue can result from trauma, surgery, repetitive strain and immobilization. By addressing the soft tissue that has become dysfunctional, ASTYM can help rebuild it and prevent further injury. The most common diagnoses that can benefit from ASTYM treatment are:

Post-surgical scarring Post-traumatic fibrosis Trigger finger Carpal tunnel syndrome Lateral epicondylitis Medial epicondylitis DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis Wrist sprains Shoulder pain Plantar fasciitis Chronic ankle sprains Achilles tendinitis Shin splints Anterior knee pain Patellar tendinitis Hamstring sprains IT band syndrome Hip pain/trochanteric bursitis Sacroiliac joint and low back pain Degenerative arthritis

Six tips for proper shoe fit Wearing old or unsupportive shoes can cause issues in your feet, calves, knees and hips. By considering the following tips when you go shoe shopping, you may be able to limit the likelihood of injuries and conditions like plantar fasciitis. 1. Shop late in the day. You may not notice, but your feet are actually larger later in the day. Make sure to shop in the afternoon or evening to get shoes that will fit you all day long. 2. Measure your feet. Even if you’ve always been a size 8, have a sales associate measure your feet to confirm your size. Shoe size changes along with weight and age. 3. Flex the shoe. The bottom of your shoe should flex at the ball of the foot, not in the middle. 4. Choose the right shoe for your activity level. Walkers need a flat heel because they land on their heels. Runners land mid-foot and require the extra stabil-

ity and support of a flared heel. 5. Don’t rely on “breaking in” your shoes. Shoes should be comfortable when you buy them. Uncomfortable shoes can cause you to change your gait and possibly lead to injury. 6. Take your old shoes with you. Wear patterns of your old shoes can help the sales associate determine the proper shoe for your stride. If you are already experiencing foot or leg pain, make an appointment at the Parkwest Therapy Center to speak with a physical therapist. The staff can help you rehabilitate your injuries and prevent them in the future. They can also provide advice and exercises to increase strength, correct gait and maintain a healthy lifestyle without the risk of injury. For more information, visit CovenantHealth.com/Therapy Centers or call us at 374-PARK.

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Knoxville Marathon Registration is now open for the 2016 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon. The annual event includes a full and half marathon, relay, 5K and Kids Run. New in 2016 – the full and half-marathons and relays will be held on Sunday, April 3, and the 5K and Covenant Kids Run will be held on Saturday, April 2. The full marathon is still certified as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. Join other runners across the region and nation as they wind through Fort Sanders and downtown, enjoy the screaming fans in Sequoyah Hills and finish on the field at Neyland Stadium.

If you’d like to watch from the sidelines, encourage your friends and family to join you at the starting line on the Clinch Avenue Bridge, at Tyson Park to see runners on the Third Creek Greenway or at the finish line at the stadium. The runners will need your support as they complete each mile. All the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon races require volunteers to staff water stations and make sure runners stay on course. Look for opportunities in early January 2016 to help at the races. Information and registration for the Knoxville Marathon events: visit www.knoxvillemarathon.com.

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Fitness

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December 30, 2015

Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon Corporate Team Challenge members pose for their first group picture at Parkwest Medical Center. Team members will serve as ambassadors for corporate health and fitness. They are: (front) Lisa Benton, Naomi Blair, Neva Foust, Lee Ann Bowman, Tatia Harris, Cynthia Jones; (back) Robert Holder, Misty Monday, Jennifer Marsh, Bob Yarbrough, Chip Braeuner, Allison Benge, Melisa Hart and Chris Blevins.

Let the wellness begin

Corporate team challenge highlights work wellness High blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, diabetes, aches and pains – these are all common problems affecting millions of people in the American workplace. We learn to live with it, take the pills, and clock in, because there’s a job to be done. But what if there’s a better way? Covenant Health has assembled a team

of representatives from local businesses to train for events in the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, April 3, 2016, as a path to better health and fitness. The new team members are ready to get serious about getting healthier, and have made a commitment to help others do the same. For a little extra motivation, they will be competing against each other to see who can make the greatest strides in health and fitness by race day. The team will be coached by Covenant Health fit-

sen from the marathon’s Fittest Company Challenge participants, a variety of employers throughout East Tennessee who are encouraging their work force to use marathon events to achieve optimum wellness. The team will receive expert advice on diet and exercise, and will serve as community ambassadors for health and fitness. Covenant Health’s first team was assembled for the inaugural marathon in 2005. Since then, the program has grown and changed to reach various groups of people. The 2016 team will be the first to focus primarily on corporate wellness, striving to help employers support workers’ efforts to be healthy. Info: knoxvillemarathon.com or covenanthealth.com/marathonteam

ness advocate Missy Kane, who is an Olympic runner and a member of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. At the end of the three-month training period, a winner will be named based on improvements in health and fitness, goals reached and team participation. The winner will receive a package of prizes from marathon sponsors, but Kane says past team members have told her the real prize is the new lease on life that comes with being healthy and strong. This year’s team members were cho-

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then every day. I began to lift very light weights twice a week. I have now worked all the way up to doing 40-60 minutes of aerobics or cycling six days a week plus at least two days at the gym, lifting moderate weights.� Sweeping changes are impressive

and may seem overwhelming, but Ward points out that “it took me the better part of a year to adopt all of these dietary and exercise changes. I have maintained them now for over five years. It took over two years, but I dropped from 250 pounds in January 2010 to 197 pounds in April 2012.

“I tell you, when those pounds are eral friends and relatives, including his coming off, you no longer want to reward father. He admits that his weight has gone up a bit and that “at the present time, I’m yourself with bad stuff. And I never realized how bad the bad stuff made me feel.â€? not where I want to be. But I don’t have to go on a ‘diet;’ I just have to get back to my With healthier food and regular exernormal routine.â€? cise, “I felt more confident and assured. In He’s eager for oth“Start small. Make changes ers to share in the the fall of 2011 a job opportunity presented good feeling. “Here’s you can live with. Give itself and I submitted my simple advice: start small. Make my rĂŠsumĂŠ. yourself time to adapt, changes you can live “I was one of three you’re not going to lose 15 with. Give yourself candidates selected as time to adapt, you’re a finalist. I felt so at pounds by tomorrow.â€? not going to lose 15 ease and comfortable pounds by tomorrow. in the interview pro“As you feel better, you will want to do cess. Really, I couldn’t believe how much exercise relieved my stress levels!â€? He was more. Keep moving. The more you move, the unanimous choice for the position of the better you will feel. Get off the salt and the sugar – your taste buds will love assistant professor of music at UTC, and believes that it’s all due to “the work I had you for it. Eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables – it’s not more expensive when you done on myself. I felt comfortable in my own skin in a way I hadn’t in years.â€? consider the nutritional content. He’s kept within 10 pounds of his goal “It takes work and diligence; it doesn’t weight since 2012, but has gone through take perfection. You can change your life and make it what you want it to be.â€? plenty of stress recently, having lost sev-

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