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By Wendy Smith

Knox County Schools will offer employment opportunities at the annual Career Fair, scheduled this year for two dates and two locations. Everyone is invited to attend. The school district is looking for bus drivers, food-service workers and custodians. â– Tuesday, Aug. 16, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Dr. Paul Kelley Academy, Knoxville Center Mall â– Thursday, Aug. 18, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Bearden Middle School, 1000 Francis Road Info: Kim Severance, customer service manager for KCS transportation, 865-5941942.

The day after Ashley Jessie was appointed principal of West High School, she drove to campus for the first time. It was April, and after school hours, so she headed to the football field where several teams were practicing. Before telling students about her future role, she asked them what they liked about West. They said the school has great teachers who really care, and that a variety of activities allows students to feel like they belong. The conversation reminded her that West students aren’t far removed from the students at Holston Middle School, where she’d been principal for three years. They’re still kids, she says. She’s not the slightest bit intimidated by the move. Holston Middle was also a diverse school, which may be one of the reasons Superintendent Jim McIntyre moved her to West High, she says. The fact that Holston Middle received a Knox County grant for one-to-one computing in 2013 may be another reason. Jessie plans for all students at West High to have computers by Christmas. When that happens, West will be the first school in Knox County to fund one-to-one computing without federal or county dollars. The plan is for each of the school’s 1,400 students to have access to a $231 Google Chromebook. A $100,000 Haslam Family Foundation gift, allocated to each of the county’s 13 high schools in 2015, funded the first 400 computers, and other corporate sponsors are being sought. A campaign aimed at West

Traffic calming Knox County Engineering and Public Works will conduct three community meetings to discuss traffic calming in West Knox subdivisions: The Preserve at Gleason, meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at Cokesbury United Methodist Church, Room 203, 9919 Kingston Pike. Freeman’s Farm, meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 10453 Almanac Lane in the Freeman’s Farm subdivision. Chestnut Grove, meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the community pool/common area, 1910 Chestnut Grove Road.

TPO seeks road comments The Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) is seeking comments on proposed road and transit projects (including bike and pedestrian access) to be completed within the next 23 years, a requirement of federal funding. It’s called Mobility 2040. State and local governments, along with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, submitted the projects with an estimated cost and timeline. An online mapping application has been created to show the 180 projects that were submitted. The comment period ends Aug. 31. The application is easy to use. Go to knoxtrans.org and click on the most dominant icon. The rest flows naturally.

Principal Ashley Jessie is ready to lead West High School.

High families will kick off Aug. 25. Parents will be asked to fund a Chromebook for their child as well as one for “a friend.� Achievement went up at Holston Middle after students were given computers. Students are more motivated to work on the devices, and working on computers promotes thinking and problem-solving, Jessie says. She predicts the transition will be easy for students and harder for staff, though they welcome the change. Because of her experience, she’ll be able to tell them what works and what doesn’t. Jessie spent the summer learning about West’s International

By Wendy Smith The first phase of a $2.2 million overhaul of the intersection of Old Ebenezer Road and Gleason Drive is scheduled to be completed by Aug. 19, but Jim Snowden of Knox County Engineering and Public Works doesn’t expect the deadline to be met. He thinks the southbound entrance to Gleason from Old Ebenezer won’t open

Baccalaureate (IB) program. There’s still much to learn, but she has confidence in her staff. “You have to trust your people,� she says. She would like to see more students participate in IB classes. Students have the option of taking all IB courses to earn a full IB Diploma, or choosing individual IB courses to earn an IB Certificate. This year’s senior class has 29 full IB Diploma students and 120 IB Certificate students. The junior class has 60 full IB Diploma students and 200 IB Certificate students. Unlike previous principal Katherine Banner, Jessie doesn’t plan

One of Knoxville’s best-kept secrets, the Knoxville Museum of Art Gift Shop, is no secret to the rest of the world. Most of the shop’s customers are from out of state, said manager and buyer Susan Creswell. Trekking to the shop’s airy corner of the KMA building, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive, tourists and travelers purchase beautiful hand-blown glassware, distinctive lamps, fiber-arts pieces, handcrafted jewelry and artisan pottery. “People are amazed at what they find here. What they like best is the work of local and regional artists,� Creswell said. The good news is that the bounty of the KMA Gift Shop is available to Knoxville residents, too. Stocked with high-quality, original art and handmade craft

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until approximately two weeks later. The contractor, Blalock Construction, will pay a $1,000 fine for each day that the project runs over. The second phase, which will allow access to Gleason from both sides of Old Ebenezer, is scheduled to be completed Sept. 18. Snowden is more optimistic about this deadline. The project will flatten Gleason as it ap-

items, the shop offers one-of-akind pieces at a range of prices. All proceeds from the shop go to the nonprofit museum, where admission is free. There is a spirit of fun at the shop, where children’s books, colorful puzzles and handmade journals and cards are displayed alongside work that Creswell acquires at events such as the shows of the Southern Highlands Craft Guild and the Foothills Craft Guild. Conspicuous in the shop are soaring mobiles ($165 to about $435) by Joel Hotchkiss of Massachusetts; striking, hand-woven outerwear pieces ($85-$385) by Knoxville fiber artist Judi Gaston; and hand-blown lamps ($400) by Tennessee glass artist Curtiss Brock. Brock is head of the Glass Department at the Appalachian Center for Craft at Tennessee

proaches Old Ebenezer, and a signal will be added. Old Ebenezer has been closed to throughtraffic since mid-June. The closure has been a hardship for the Sunoco station located at the intersection, one employee reports. The project was broken into two phases to allow Brucewood Lane residents to access their homes, Snowden says.

Technological University. Glass is the shop’s top-selling item, Creswell said, maybe because of its many forms and prices. You can buy exquisite, blownglass balls (“planets�) and other pieces ($80 to $5,000) by celebrated Massachusetts glass artist Josh Simpson, who recently exhibited at the museum. But you can also purchase whimsical glass birds, butterflies and wind chimes ($10$25) and tempered-glass cutting boards ($45-$65) by Susan Watson Arbital of Knoxville. Peter Alcott of Sevierville offers stunning fused-glass platters ($90-$350). South Knoxville glass blower Johnny Glass, whose dishes and ornaments ($25 to about $300) are shop favorites, will demonstrate blowing at the KMA Family Fun Day Saturday, Aug. 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The shop’s fiber-arts pieces are

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to cap transfers to West High. Seventy freshmen are transferring to the school this fall. The biggest transition this year won’t be new computers. It will be a culture change. Jessie plans to enforce the school’s dress code, and she’s already called parents of students who missed several school days last year to say that students will be expected to be at school, on time, this year. At the beginning of the summer, she felt like she was just opening a book about West High School. Now, she’s fully invested in the story and can’t wait to see what happens next. “It’s gonna be a good book.�

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popular. Clothing by weaver and fashion designer Judi Gaston, renowned for both her artistry and materials, is hard to keep in stock, Creswell said. “Our biggest seller of hers is a hand-woven poncho ($155).� Also popular are jeweltoned silk scarves ($95-$125) and a poncho-like pullover ($145) by Lauren Fields of Durham, N.C. Pottery and ceramic arts are warm and satisfying. Pieces include earthy, functional items by York Haverkamp of Norris ($22 for a cruet, $145 for a large jug) and a popular ceramic sculpture series called “Spirit Figure� ($195) by Robert Conliffe of Knoxville. Local ceramic artist Hugh Bailey makes whimsical animals and figures ($20 for a flying dragon, $65 for a cat house) that sell quickly.

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Nancy Soloman, Carrie Walker, Brian Pittman and Polly Fisher explore the vault of the former Holston National Bank.

Urban tour kicks off with party at the Holston By Wendy Smith Last weekend’s Urban Home and Garden Tour, presented by the East Tennessee Community Design Center, kicked off with a preview of downtown’s next craft brewery, a peek inside an historic bank vault and a tour of a picture-perfect downtown home. The Premier Party, held the night before the tour opened, was held in the Holston’s unfinished retail space on the ground floor. Lisa Shirey, who will open Clinch River Brewing in the space with her husband, Brien Shirey, said they chose Knoxville because of its vibrant culture and supportive city government. They hope to open the restaurant and brewery in early 2017. “If not for the location, I’m not sure we’d have chosen downtown,� she said.

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Bill Snyder, right, takes a break from entertaining at the Premier Party to speak to Mayor Madeline Rogero while her husband, Gene Monaco, has a turn at the piano.

“But it’s perfect.� Guests checked out the elaborate Holston National Bank vault in the basement before walking around

KMA Gift Shop manager and buyer Susan Creswell shows a silk poncio (small poncho) by Lauren Fields as associate Senea Worden displays a woven poncho by Judi Gaston. Photos by Kelly

Handmade jewelry ranges from delicate metalwork to handsome statement pieces. Notable are the necklaces, earrings and bracelets of Anna Balkan of Atlanta ($60 earrings, $245 necklace), dazzling for

the block to tour Cliff and Jacque Hawks’ third-story condo in the Elliot, located at the corner of Church and State streets. The space was stripped to the studs when they purchased it, which allowed them to design the space to suit their needs. The 3,200-square-foot home includes an intimate covered deck. It was a preview

Jacque and Cliff Hawks, residents of the Elliot, enjoy their deck, which is covered by a skylight. The Hawks opened their home for the Premier Party, held the night before the Urban Home and Garden Tour.

of living spaces on the tour, which featured homes with creative outdoor spaces. Proceeds from the party and tour benefitted the ETCDC, which coordinates the work of architects, planners and other professionals to provide support to nonprofit groups and agencies that lack the resources to obtain professional services.

From page A-1 workmanship and charm, and bold cuff bracelets ($50-$150) by Karen Dwyer of Maryville. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Info: 934-2042.

Associate gift shop manager Senea Worden rings up a sale for customers.

Wearing a scarf by Lauren Fields and a necklace by Tamela Wells, Susan Creswell displays a bowl by Johnny Glass.

Concert at The Cove Knox County Parks & Recreation will sponsor a free concert with classic rock and cover band Kitty Wampus at The Cove at Concord Park, 11808 S. Northshore Dr., from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. The concert is free; attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. If the concert is canceled by weather, a notification will be posted on Facebook at Knox-CountyParks-Rec.

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MILESTONE Brianna Kenyon, daughter of Brian and Jody Kenyon, will enter the nursing program at East Tennessee State University. She is a graduate of Pellissippi State Community College and attends Faith Promise Church.

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Football simplicity: Logic and numbers Bob Shoop earned a degree in economics from Yale. It was based on logic and numbers. Shoop understands logic and numbers and even value added. His contract at Tennessee calls for an annual salary of $1.15 million plus perks. Shoop grasps other interesting issues based on logic and Bob Shoop numbers that apply to his career as a defensive coordinator. If he dispatches more hardcharging Volunteers than an

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offense can block, the quarterback may feel tension. He may blink. He may be forced to flee or go down in a heap. Quarterbacks under duress seldom complete lofty percentages. Some throw more interceptions than touchdown passes. It has been said that pressure may even neutralize exceptional ability. Sacks and tackles for losses have been known to

win games. Considering the upfront numbers (wow, 1.15 mil), Bob Shoop is the man charged with making a difference at Tennessee. That, too, is a matter of numbers, growing from nine victories to 11 or 12, ideally changing from challenger to champ. With Butch Jones’ old friend John Jancek as defensive coordinator, the Vols of the past three seasons were much better than during the dark days of Derek Dooley. There was little resemblance between Jancek defenses and whatever that was Sal Sunseri directed in 2012. That was the year opponents broke historic records and

scored 43 out of 47 penetrations into the red zone. Amazing. The Jancek format was designed to not lose games. His defenses were an immediate improvement. The net result was middle-ofthe-pack good, 47th nationally against the pass, 45th against the run. Alas, they were not good enough often enough. Think Florida, fourth quarter. Last season was perfect for comparisons. There were very few pivotal plays on defense, only one defensive touchdown, the Evan Berry pass pick and run at the end of the bowl game. Tennessee’s fourth intercep-

tion that day raised the total to 12 for the year. Arkansas State had 26. Tennessee recovered seven fumbles in 2015. Navy and Virginia Tech had 15 each. Four sacks against Northwestern gave the Vols a respectable 30 for the year. Aggressive Alabama had 53. Everybody knows defense can decide games, one way or the other. Shoop believes defense can win games. He teaches a different, more daring concept. He sees takeaways as vital. He is willing to take the risk of “going for it� rather than playing cautiously in something called “prevent.� Shoop has said “there’s nothing better than getting after people, attacking, being aggressive in everything you

Northeast Economic Summit: Getting Have you ever wondered what we might achieve if we better market ourselves and our unique north and east neighborhoods? We have great people. And great neighborhoods. What would it take for business startups and entrepreneurs and commercial developers to pay closer attention to our community? Stated differently, must a successful business revolve solely around the relative wealth of its patrons (the Turkey Creek syndrome), or does establishing one’s presence in a community of good people and building strong customer relationships matter more in the longer run? We have a lot to offer. Over 48,000 people live in the northeast quadrant of the city, according to the 2010 census. If you expand that census snapshot to people who live within a 15-minute drive of the East Towne shopping district

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(note: business district imports more than just the mall) there are over 110,000 residents. That same census reports the northeast county is growing by some 30 percent. Moreover, we are bordered by rural counties to the north and east – with people who, of necessity, travel to Knoxville to shop. We can be their outpost. Even now, before we make our “marketing� pitch, there are nearly 100 businesses located along Washington and Millertown pikes, both inside and outside the mall. We have big boxes like Lowe’s and Home Depot, Sam’s Club and Walmart, Target, as

well as Sears, Kohl’s, Belk and JCPenney inside. There are dozens of smaller, local businesses like restaurants, theaters and convenience and grocery stores. But there is also a need for closer-in neighborhood stores that bring convenience and choice to our smaller, interconnected neighborhoods. Truth is, most of us would like to patronize a healthier downtown Burlington, a rejuvenated lower Broadway or Central Avenue, or a revitalized Magnolia corridor or Washington Pike, to name just a few places. There is pride of place amidst great neighborhoods and good people all over this northeast marketplace. The Northeast Economic Summit is building steam toward a late-September or early-October launch. The date is not set yet, but the goal is to get neighborhoods and businesses interacting directly.

We are still doing our homework, of course. Facts matter. We have been gathering data like traffic counts, population size, age and income with help from the Metropolitan Planning Commission and other data from the Tennessee Department of Transportation, business and professional organizations and even the Knoxville Police Department to provide the real skinny on crime – facts, not just the cloud of misperception. But make no mistake, your neighborhood’s participation is essential. The initial survey results and your direct comments in person will help us express our wants and needs to the business community and help create opportunities for our area. So, while MPC is compiling demographic info and maps, TDOT posting traffic counts, KPD analyzing actual crime stats and the

do, an in-your-face style.� He speaks of passion and toughness and disruptive dominance. He says Vol pass defenders will challenge every route. So it was when Shoop coached at Vanderbilt for three seasons. I took another look at the video. There was one Dooley win in overtime followed by one lopsided loss and the infamous kneel-down to avoid additional embarrassment for the orange team. Jones suffered a setback in his first try. I turned off the horror show with the thought that if Shoop could do that with Commodores, he might help win the world with Volunteers. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

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Knoxville Chamber and the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center soliciting the business or “supply-side� participants, we need your help. You represent the “demand side� in economic terms. You bring the customer base that we are asking businesses to listen to and to find ways to better serve. Your homework: We are asking neighborhood leaders to each draft a short paper or story line about their own neighborhood (history, people, busi-

ness wants and needs – in short, what a great place it is to live in and hopefully shop in, and to list followup contacts). That “people story� will be shared at the summit. It can help businesses learn more about us, to advance beyond misperceptions or stereotypes and provide a takeaway with follow-up contact information. Let’s wake up those sleepy businesses. To borrow that ’60s song: “To know, know, know us, is to love, love, love us, and they will ... and they will ...�

Dollar General land changes hands Developers of Dollar General at 5845 Washington Pike have sold the property, leading to an interesting email exchange. JMB Investment Co. bought the land (about two acres) for $189,900 on July 30, 2015. The land with a building was conveyed to Shabu Inc. of Colorado for

$1.375 million on May 9. Ronnie Collins of the area neighborhood association wrote: “They wouldn’t spend $30,000 to make the neighborhood happy because it would cut into their profits. ... And developers can’t seem to understand why neighborhood associations don’t trust them.�

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Reasons for Martin Daniel’s win

State Rep. Martin Daniel surprised most observers with his strong win for renomination in the GOP primary last week. He more than doubled his victory margin from two years ago. Despite misMartin Daniel steps over the past four months which generated countless stories, he prevailed. Why? First, his major opponent, former state Rep. Steve Hall, whom he had ousted in 2014, was back again, and few people wanted him back. Hall had little electoral appeal. Second, the next major opponent, James Corcoran, came on strong toward the end of the campaign but lacked funding early on to advertise his candidacy. Had the small but wealthy group backing Hall placed their money on Corcoran instead, he might have pulled it off. Corcoran made a favorable impression. He was calm and reasonable. He was weakened by only pushing one issue, and his political instincts were not targeted. Third, Daniel was the only candidate with an effective ground game. He was out going door to door for two months in the worst heat of the summer. Hall was not able to do this, and Corcoran was tied down

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with his law practice. Daniel also had phone banks and human waves at major traffic intersections, which Mayor Rogero used to do. Fourth, many people liked Daniel challenging UT on repealing the Lady Vols name, the silliness of the UT diversity office on gender pronouns and Christmas plus expensive settlements on Title IX lawsuits exceeding $5 million. While the UT establishment hated Daniel for it, the rank and fi le alumni and community outnumbered the top folks. Fifth, Daniel was willing to self-fund much of his campaigns both this year and in 2014. He still faces Democratic opponent Brandi Price in November. Expect to see Daniel more targeted in the next two years and less distracted by side issues. He will be more careful in what he says and does. Corcoran did well too and has a political future if he wants it. He is already being mentioned as a candidate to replace Brenda Palmer on City Council next year as she is term-limited. Hall, who was once mentioned for council, is now damaged, and Ivan Harmon will not

run as it means him forgoing a sizeable city pension if he serves on City Council. Corcoran made a positive name for himself. â– Both County Commissioner-elect Hugh Nystrom and his Democratic opponent Marleen Davis carried their home precincts. Nystrom won Deane Hill Rec Center 421 to 160 for Davis, while Davis beat Nystrom in Sequoyah by 323 to 291 in unofficial returns. Nystrom won overall with a significant 58 percent of the vote in his West Knoxville district. Davis is already being mentioned as a City Council candidate next year to replace termlimited Duane Grieve, but she would not have the field to herself if she runs. â– Primary returns show the next close contest in Knox County will be between former state Rep. Gloria Johnson and incumbent state Rep. Eddie Smith. Johnson outpolled Smith 1,638 to 1,423 in the entire district. She beat Smith in traditionally GOP-leaning Sequoyah 281 to 258 as well as at Bearden Elementary, 145-83. Johnson, even unopposed, worked the primary with yard signs and personal activities. Smith was not active in the primary and the results show it. Expect local Democrats, led by Mayor Rogero, to go all out to beat Smith this fall. Johnson is helped by having Trump leading the GOP

ticket in this closely-divided district. Gov. Bill Haslam’s PAC has given $6,000 to Smith and it will be interesting to see if the governor, who is popular in the district, campaigns personally for Smith this fall. ■Doug Harris, Knox County school board chair, departs the school board in two weeks, and a month later departs Knoxville for a five-month around-theworld personal trip with his wife, Carla, visiting 25 countries. This is a trip Harris has planned for months and will truly be a fascinating time. He will have a blog where friends and interested persons can follow his travels. He will be in demand to show slides upon his return. ■State Sen. Richard Briggs, who likes to sail, spent the month after the legislative session sailing in the north Atlantic, from Shetlands and Orkney Islands in Scotland to the very north of Norway where it borders Russia. He is back home now. ■The new Public Works complex for the city of Knoxville is ready for occupancy and will have tenants on or after Aug. 15 as part of engineering and public works departments moves into the building off Middlebrook Pike next to the old facilities on Lorraine Street. This new, up-to-date building is needed and a nice addition to the city inventory. A formal opening has not been announced.

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Linda Maccabe had been easing her way into local politics by volunteering at Democratic Party headquarters when she saw a newspaper notice about an informational meeting for aspiring delegates to the Democratic National Convention. She went out of curiosity and learned that there was a caucus in March to certify voters. “I was very curious about the process. How does it actually work? So I submitted my name and asked people to vote for me,� she said. Two Bernie Sanders supporters, two Hillary Clinton supporters and one alternate would be chosen. Maccabe signed up for Clinton. The field was crowded. “I started calling people and asking them to vote for me, but I quickly noticed that I was splitting people apart,� she said, so she made a decision to run for a seat as an alternate, which meant she could go to the convention but wouldn’t be on the floor to vote. “I was fine with that, and life went on,� she said. Then, on a weekend in June, she was buying groceries for out-of-town guests when her cell phone rang. A voting delegate’s slot had come open, and she was one of two eligible contenders for the upgrade. That took a moment to sink in. “I got around the corner Melissa Massie added: who can make decisions in and said, ‘Did she say “We’ve made suggestions� the best interest of the chil- there’s going to be an elecfor implementation. dren they care for and then tion? Tomorrow?’� Then came an email Thomas then said: “We’re not trust them to do it. ...� having to figure it out in difShe basically chastised from veteran politico Sylvia ferent contexts.� He asked legislators for passing bills Woods: “If you want to be the Massie and Alves for a re- without knowing their import on implementation. pact. She asked Kane to find delegate, you’re going to After lengthy discussion, best practices and bring have to politic for it.� Maccabe followed Carson, a pediatric nurse, them back as suggestions. weighed in. It was vintage Karen Car- Woods’ instructions to the “I like the idea, but it’s a son; a swan song that hit ev- letter. “I called all the East Tenset up for failure to mandate ery note. that people do anything. Doug Harris and Tracie nessee delegates and told “We can’t preach that Sanger also are leaving the them there was going to be a vote. I told them what teachers are professionals BOE. time to be on the phone, and then I got on the computer and sent an email to all the delegates in Tennessee, telling them who I was and what I’d done.� The city of Knoxville Parks and Recreation DepartWoods followed up with ment is now accepting applications for its challenge an email to the delegates, grant program, which offers grants to nonprofit projand the next day Maccabe ects associated with public parks or recreation faciliwon the voice vote via ties within the city limits. conference call. She had The grants are available this year to certain comto scramble to send in her munity groups, homeowner associations, schools, credentials, and it wasn’t Scout troops and other organizations. Recipients will until she got the pass saybe reimbursed 50 percent of the cost of a single projing “Floor Delegate� that ect, up to $2,500. reality hit. The application deadline is Friday, Sept. 16, and “I got a little teary,� she winners will be announced by late October. All project said. work must be completed by April 28, 2017. Info: knoxThe first day of the villetn.gov/grants or 865-215-4311. convention, she was awed to be within arm’s length of

Salute to Karen Carson After 12 years, Karen Carson is leaving the school board. Her family and her district should be proud of her service. I’m not sure how she would define her legacy, but three things stand out to me. She successfully advocated for a non-voting student representative on the BOE. That has worked well; each one seems Karen Carson s t r o n g e r and all have contributed to the debate. Carson challenged the conventional wisdom that “everything goes to West Knoxville.� She consistently advocated for her district, where overcrowding is a problem that cannot be fi xed – the kids are outpacing school construction. And she advocated for teachers for 12 years, even if the latest insurgency doesn’t recognize it. That’s my perception based on her own record and words.

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Look no further than last week when state Rep. Roger Kane visited the school board workshop at the request of board member Amber Rountree. Kane was there to defend recent legislation that requires 45 minutes per week of unstructured physical activity – formerly called recess, Kane said. Rountree had forwarded to Kane a memo from the state Department of Education on ways to implement the new law – instructions that Kane said were ways to evade the spirit of the law. “The memo includes teacher-structured activities.� Superintendent Buzz Thomas punted to Dr. Elizabeth Alves who said, “We’ve left discretion with elementary principals� in scheduling.

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celebrities and newsmakers she’d seen only on TV. That sensation wore off pretty fast. “By Thursday, I was over it. Once you’ve seen them, it’s ‘Ehhh.’� She’s a civics teacher who talks to her students a lot about responsibilities, and she got a little teary again on Tuesday thinking about why she was there. “We talk a lot about our rights but not so much about responsibilities. We pay our taxes, vote, serve on juries and do community service – we do so little, and we get so much.� The speaker who impressed her most was President Obama, whom she considers a peerless orator, but in the end, nothing compared to the moment when Clinton accepted the nomination. A reporter from Arizona Public Radio came by and interviewed her, and she talked about her young great-nieces. “It is so important for them to know we have reached the point that women now have another option open to them, and they won’t even know the struggles we went through for this to happen. “So this is for Ava, Isolde, Emma, Kyla and Brooke,� she said. “I want them to know that women can now be a part of all the conversations in our country.�

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SENIOR NOTES â– Cumberland Estates Recreation Center 4529 Silver Hill Drive 588-3442

Richard and Doris Bianucci have enjoyed the weight room and social functions the most during the past year at Karns Senior Center.

Offerings include: Senior Walkers, 10:30 a.m., Monday-Friday. ■Frank R. Strang Senior Center 109 Lovell Heights Road 670-6693 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Offerings include: card games; exercise programs; dance classes; watercolor classes; Tai Chi; blood pressure checks; Mahjong; senior-friendly computer classes. Register for: Veterans Office, 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11; RSVP: 215-5645. Kaleidoscope class, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12; cost: $25. “Summer Paint Party with Kim,� 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 17; cost: $5 includes all supplies. “Nutrition and Your Health: Everything you need to know from Gluten Free to Portion Control,� noon Wednesday, Aug. 24; cost: $5; RSVP: 541-4500. ■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, computer classes, bingo, blood pressure checks 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Register for: Harrah’s trip, 7:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15; info: Frankie Hicks, 525-1475. Galaxy/Android Phone or Tablet class, 10 a.m.-noon MondayTuesday, Aug. 15-16; cost: $25. Pinterest/Instagram/ Twitter class, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Aug. 17; cost: $15.

Barb Naessig had planned to have her photo taken with her dish of Darly’s Pineapple Delight, but it was devoured before she could get to it. Her sister, Darly, shares recipes with her “only when it is something good,� says Naessig.

Karns Seniors celebrate one year By Sara Barrett The kitchen was hoppin’ during Karns Senior Center’s one-year anniversary Aug. 2. Hot dogs were provided and grilled in the outdoor kitchen by the staff of Independent Insurance Consultants. Karns Senior Center is the only senior facility in Knox County with an outdoor kitchen, and it is a hot spot during social events. RSVPs were requested, and everyone was encouraged to bring a dish. Barb Naessig made Darly’s Pineapple Delight, a famous recipe created by her sister. The treat was devoured within the first 15 minutes of the cookout.

Volunteers Sandy Heinish and Gerald Long deliver enough pie for more than 100 seniors expected to attend Karns Senior Center’s anniversary cookout. Photos by S. Barrett

“I’ve made it for a few years now. We do ask each other for recipes, but only if it’s for something good,� said Naessig of sharing her sister’s love of cooking. Homemade ice cream was served after lunch, compliments of Don and Sue Reagan and the Karns Community Club. Karns Senior Center coordinator Darrell Gooding said a few words prior to everyone loading their plates at the buffet line. A popular group he recommended for newcomers is the walking club that meets daily at 8 a.m. Karns Senior Center is at 8042 Oak Ridge Highway. Hours are 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Info: 9512653. Sue and Don Reagan dish out homemade ice cream for an after-lunch treat.

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cross currents Lynn Pitts, lpitts48@yahoo.com

Another perspective I will lead the blind by a road they do not know, by paths they have not known I will guide them. I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground. (Isaiah 42: 16 NRSV) So oft in theologic wars, The disputants, I ween, Rail on in utter ignorance Of what each other mean, And prate about an elephant Not one of them has seen! (“The Blind Men and the Elephant,â€? John Godfrey Saxe) Our country is much like the elephant in Saxe’s poem. Saxe described each of the six blind men touching a different part of the elephant and leaving with a totally different impression of what an elephant was like. One touched the broad side of the great beast and declared, “The Elephant is very like a wall!â€? The second took hold of the tusk and deduced that “this ‌ Elephant is very like a spear!â€? The third blind man happened to take the trunk into his hand, saying, “I see ‌ the Elephant is very like a snake!â€? The fourth found a knee and decided, “’Tis clear enough the Elephant is very like a tree.â€? The fifth declared, “This ‌ Elephant is very like a fan,â€? having found the great ear. The sixth blind man seized on the elephant’s tail and was certain that “the Elephant is very like a rope!â€? If a foreigner came to America and went only to Florida, he would assume that America is a tropical country. If he went only to Alaska in winter, he would believe America is a vast deep freeze. If he saw only Kansas, he would think the U.S. is flat. If he went to the Rocky Mountains, he would think he had landed in Switzerland! Such is the variety of this great land!

Quidditch master Cody Bancroft, right, congratulates six-year-old Drake Johnson, who won the match for this team by catching the golden snitch at Camp Hogwarts.

Camp Hogwarts flies high for fourth year By Wendy Smith Sue Isbell, the former director of children’s ministry at Church Street United Methodist Church, was inspired to offer the first Camp Hogwarts in 2012. She wanted to help kids make a Christian connection to the astronomically popular Harry Potter book series. It helped that the church building, completed in 1931, resembles the fictional Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The eighth and final book in the series by J.K. Rowling was re-

leased on July 31. After skipping last year, the church offered the fourth Camp Hogwarts last week. Approximately 50 students attended the twoday camp, and only a third were church members, says current children’s ministry director Katryn McKinney, who grew up attending Church Street UMC. The books offer numerous life lessons, like the value of friendship, choosing good over evil and remembering loved ones who are no longer with us, she says. Those lessons were learned through fun. An

astronomy class showed campers how big the universe is, and scriptures were taught while kids worked with magnetic slime in potions class. Other classes included herbology and defense against the dark arts. Cody Bancroft organized quidditch matches for campers, who were assigned to one of four houses − Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin − by drawing cards from the Sorting Hat. Fictional quidditch players throw quaffles through goals and chase an enchanted golden snitch while fly-

Church Street United Methodist Church communications director Caroline Lamar, a.k.a. Rita Skeeter, shows off the Daily Prophet newspaper created by Camp Hogwarts participants. Photos by Wendy Smith ing on brooms. Bancroft’s teams had almost as much fun chasing a yellow Frisbee with their feet on the ground. Members of Church Street UMC’s youth group served as prefects for each of the houses. Church Street UMC communications director Caroline Lamar wore a bright red hat and matching dress

to portray fictional newshound Rita Skeeter. She helped campers create an issue of the Daily Prophet, the newspaper that keeps magical folk informed. She also organized a real-life mission project

for campers. In the Harry Potter series, a house elf is freed by the gift of a sock, so campers brought socks to donate to the underprivileged. They donated 100 pairs − enough to free 200 house elves.

‘Cooks for Christ’ do more than feed the needy By Carol B C l Z. Z Shane Sh When Park West Church member Robert Van Riet was taking part in a door-todoor ministry at the University of Tennessee over two decades ago, he saw something that startled him. Taking a break, he and his fellow church members were getting a bite to eat on Cumberland Avenue when he observed a homeless person being thrown out of a restaurant. Right then and there, he says, he began to think about the homeless population and “bringing back a little dignity to them.� The result is “Cooks for Christ,� a monthly sit-down meal with elegant trimmings at Knox Area Rescue Ministries.

Van Ri Riett h had V d observed b d how h much feeding of the homeless takes place “cattle-style, you know – going down the line with a tray.â€? It still gets a lot of hungry people fed, but Van Riet and his colleagues wanted to add to their experience. And they have, on the second Saturday of every month, for 22 years. During that time, other churches have gotten on board, too. “We have the help of people from Crossroads Christian Church, West Park Baptist, Wallace Memorial, The Episcopal Church of the Ascension, and of course our church which is Park West Church,â€? Van Riet says. “We also get visiting churches that show up to help. ‌ We provide on the average 250

tto 300 meals. l All th d the ffood and table extras are paid for by our church and have had tremendous support from our pastor Gerald McGinnis and the entire church body.� It’s a warm, welcoming evening in a more formal setting. “We decorate the dining room with tablecloths, napkins, flowers donated from Kroger and plastic ware. We serve ‘restaurant style’ and offer dessert and drink refills during dinner as we provide Christian music. We often have local Christian bands perform during dinner and are always on the lookout for groups to volunteer for this ministry.� Van Riet’s wife Cindy has been a big part of the

thl event. t “R b t and d monthly “Robert I feel we are in the perfect ministry for us,� she says. “Robert loves meeting and talking to people, while I enjoy planning and cooking.� Both feel that they are led by God in this endeavor. “We have a lot of regulars that show up every month, but we seem to get several new faces as well. We never know who God will send us,� says Robert. “We feel that when you come out to volunteer, not only will you be a blessing to the people that you serve, you receive a blessing from doing what Christ ordered us all to do: to serve one another.� Info: parkwest.org or 865-693-0144. Send story suggestions to news@shoppernewsnow.com.

Park West Church members Robert and Cindy Van Riet are enthusiastic “Cooks for Christ.� They’re shown here with daughter Katelyn, 8, and son Matthew, 11. Photo submitted

FAITH NOTES â– 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: westside

uuc.org. â– St. Mark UMC, 7001 Northshore Drive, will be hold a yard sale 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 13. Household items, tools, furniture, electronics, toys and more. Info: 588-0808.

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Whoa! School started! By Kip Oswald Back to school is not a practical joke by parents! For another 180 days, there is no more sleeping late, no more just doing nothing! Everyone Kip Oswald in our family makes this earth-shattering event a little bit easier. Mom and Auntie cook our favorite foods the week before! Keshawn, our family comedian (which is probably why he gets in trouble at school sometimes) is always telling us back-to-school jokes. Here are a few to share with your family this week: Parent: How did you find school today? Kid: I simply hopped off the bus – and there it was. Mom: What did you learn today? Kid: Not enough. I have to go back tomorrow. Student: “Would you punish me for something I didn’t do?� Teacher: “Of course not.� Student: “Good, because

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People, tarantulas and 100 Monarch butterflies were on hand July 30 at a butterfly festival held in I haven’t done my home- celebration of the 51st anniversary of the University work.� of Tennessee Arboretum Teacher: “I wished you Society. would pay a little attention.� Student: “I’m paying as little as I can!� Kinzy, our research expert, found us a few cool school facts. ■Where is the largest school in the USA? Brooklyn Technical High School in Brooklyn, N.Y., has 8,076 students. ■Where is the smallest school in the USA? Sixteen states have a school with one student and one teacher. ■What was school lunch like back at the beginning? In 1917, a lunch had a hot dish, bread and choice of sweet dishes with milk available for a nickel. ■What place uses the most snow days? Owsley, Ky., uses 30-45 a year, but students don’t make up days because they do virtual school with computers and internet provided by the school district. ■How many states start school after Labor Day? At least seven states start after Labor Day. Please send your back-to-school stories to oswaldsworldtn@gmail.com

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Sara Barrett Festivities took place at the new, air-conditioned UT Arboretum Auditorium at 901 S. Illinois Ave. in Oak Ridge. Special guests included keynote speaker and “Butterflies of Tennessee� author Rita Venable, local wildflower enthusiast Kris Light and others. Local plant vendors and artists sold homegrown and handmade goods, and there were many activities for kids of all ages, but perhaps the most popular feature was the UT Insect Zoo manned by UT professor of entomology Dr. Jerome Grant. “I wouldn’t pat this guy too hard, he can jump 10 feet,� said Grant of a tarantula he held and encouraged folks to touch, hold and even wear. UT biology major Brianna Alred introduced passersby to a Madagascar hissing cockroach but said the

A freshly released Monarch butterfly drinks Gatorade from a cotton ball before flying away. Photos by S. Barrett

Rachel Sheldon and Jon Hill check out a plant at a vendor booth.

UT sophomore Brianna Alred introduces passersby to her social friend, a Madagascar hissing cockroach.

Written by Marc Talbert and Illustrated by Betsy James

CHAPTER FIVE: STORY SO FAR: Nick and Jazz are attacked by a little mutt that has escaped from a car. Nick froze. The dog charging them was small, but angry. A shocked “Hey!� shot from Nick’s mouth as Jazz jumped from the bench, reaching

tarantulas are always the biggest draw. The rock star of the moment, however, was the Monarch butterfly. For a small donation, festivalgoers received a living Monarch butterfly in a small envelope and a cup filled with a Gatorade-soaked cotton ball. At the end of the festival, all 100 butterflies were released simultaneously, and the cotton balls were offered to them in case they needed a pick-me-up before taking flight. Cosponsored by the UT Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center, the butterfly festival is one of many programs being held this year as part of the anniversary celebration. The arboretum includes a 250-acre research and education area that is open to the public. It is recognized as an official Wildlife Observation Area and part of the National Watchable Wildlife Program by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, according to its website. The new auditorium is about one-half mile off the main road, so visitors can enjoy nature, well, naturally. Info: www.utarboretumsociety.org or 483-3571.

Moses Dugal proudly holds a butterfly he decorated using the letters in his name. “a breakfast serials story�

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Nick held out the dollar. “We’ll be back ... maybe.� The man waved the dollar away, hugging his dog. “You saved Boomer. But I could use a laugh. Hurry back if you can. I’m on the rinse cycle.� Nick wondered what was going on, as he and Jazz trotted toward Clay. His gut felt like a knot of worms. Mr. Jerry was wearing a bloodstained apron from the meat counter and he didn’t look happy. “You friends of his?� Mr. Jerry put a hand on Clay’s shoulder. Nick nodded. “Look, son. I don’t allow people to beg off my customers. It’s bad for business. But your friend here says you’re raising money to help feed the homeless. That true?� Nick looked from Mr. Jerry to Clay, whose large eyes were pleading for help. Had Clay really said that? Nick tried to picture Clay giving away money. The image that flashed in his mind was so funny, he smiled. But raising money for the homeless wasn’t a bad idea. In fact, it was a great idea — even if it wasn’t Clay’s— maybe even especially because it wasn’t Clay’s. “Yep,� he said, avoiding Clay’s face. “We’re trying for a record, to see how much money we can make today. For the homeless.� Mr. Jerry patted Clay’s shoulder. Clay’s head nodded, as if agreeing with Nick. “That’s what your buddy says. I just had to make sure I wasn’t being conned. You know.� Nick glanced at Clay, who looked as if he were going to be sick. Mr. Jerry smiled. “I’ll match you dollar for dollar. And, you know what I’m going to do? Call the newspaper. Tell them what you’re doing, why people should help young folks help the homeless. Ask them to send over a photographer and a reporter. “So here’s the deal. I’m helping you, but I want you to do something for me. It’s a back-scratching thing. When somebody makes a donation, offer to take their groceries to their car.� Looking beyond Clay, he said, “Here’s your first customer.� He turned and called, “Ma’am? Let this boy help you, and please consider helping the homeless.� Nick and Clay gasped. Mr. Jerry was beckoning Clay’s mother. And grandmother. (To be continued)

Text copyright Š 2012 Avi. Illustrations copyright Š 2012 Timothy Bush. Reprinted by permission of Breakfast Serials, Inc., www.breakfastserials.com. No part of this publication may be reproduced, displayed, used or distributed without the express written permission of the copyright holder.

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Fleetwood Photo & Digital! By Carol Z. Shane With kids going off to college and the holiday season approaching, what better time to clear out that stack of VHS tapes that have accumulated over the years. You know they’re there. You might vaguely recall the treasures on them that you can’t discern from the scribbled label, and that you can’t see unless you own a working VHS player. A what? Frank Distefano and his crew at Fleetwood Photo & Digital feel your pain. They can help you make the journey from inaccessible, depressing clutter to invaluable, easily-enjoyed video memories, and all at a greatly reduced rate. From Aug. 15 until Sept. 30, Fleetwood will transfer a minimum of 10 VHS, VHS-C and 8mm videotape recordings, including standard, digital and hi-8, to DVD for $11.95 each. That’s a great deal; prices for videotape transfer usually start at $29.95 each for less than 10 tapes. Cash customers will enjoy an even better rate of $10.95 each. And if you have fewer than 10 tapes, you can still get a great deal at $15.95 each – almost half the usual price. They’ll also transfer your mini-DVs at an additional $2 each. All orders are prepaid. Fleetwood will provide one DVD per tape, no matter the length of the tape. Also, Distefano is careful to clarify that by 8mm videotape, he doesn’t mean the old 8mm movie tape from granddad’s day. Fleetwood does have the capability to transfer that type of medium, but not for this price in this sale. This is also a great time to make duplicate copies, say, for Christmas presents, again at the same low price of $11.95, or $10.95 with cash payment. Distefano and his staff can also upload your videos to the internet and make digital ďŹ les for various other prices.

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There’s a host of possibilities. Right now, though, Fleetwood is focused on the sale that starts next Monday. “We want to help you preserve those memories while you can,â€? says Distefano. He’d like nothing better than to see you come through the door with several boxes full. So if you want to move that pile of VHS tapes out of the way and have irreplaceable, long-lasting video memories in return, now’s the time to head to Fleetwood Photo & Digital. They’ll even title each DVD with a scan of your scribbled label from the original tape. And now you’ll know what it means. Fleetwood Photo & Digital is located at 6504 Kingston Pike in Knoxville, at the crest of Bearden Hill. Call 865-5844554 or visit eetwoodphoto.com for more info.

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Million Dollar Dinner Something very special is happening on Nov. 19, something that has never happened in the history of Rotary District 6780. Knoxville Rotarians from our seven clubs will join Rotarians from the district’s other 58 clubs for the ďŹ rst-ever “Million Dollar Dinner.â€? In one evening the district will raise $1 million for The Rotary Foundation. The stars did align for this. This year is the 100th anniversary of The Rotary Foundation. The president of Rotary International this year is John Germ of Chattanooga, a former district governor of 6780. The current district governor is Fred Heitman, a son-in-law of the late William T. “Billâ€? Sergeant, who was known around the world for his work on eradicating polio and was called “Mr. Rotaryâ€? wherever he went. His statue stands proudly in Krutch Park. The Million Dollar VIP Dinner will honor Rotarians from the district who donate or make pledges of $10,000 or more to reach the $1 million goal. “The wheels are in motion to pull off what plans to be a special night, and the response thus far from many of our Rotarians has been tremendous,â€? says past district Gov. Frank Rothermel, the event’s committee chair. The evening’s featured guests will include Germ and the keynote speaker of the event, Ian H.S. Riseley of the Rotary Club of Sandringham, Victoria, Australia, who is president-elect of Rotary International and will be president in 2017-

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Sprucing up Bluegrass

The members of the Knoxville Breakfast Rotary Club, along with the staff, students and parents of Bluegrass Elementary School, spent Saturday, July 30, mowing, mulching, pulling weeds and otherwise giving the school a thorough sprucing up just in time for fall classes to begin. Ten club members, 17 teachers, staff members, parents and children worked alongside school principal Jamie Cantrill and Rotary District 6780 Gov. Fred Heitman.

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After a strong beginning to summer, local real estate and lending markets c ont i nued to produce promising results in July. There Sherry Witt were 1,196 property transfers recorded in Knox County. While that number fell short of June’s near-record total of 1,340 sales, it was still a very good result for the middle month of summer.

The aggregate value of property sold in July was just over $266 million – nearly $20 million ahead of last July’s pace, when approximately $247 million worth of real estate changed hands. Thus far, real estate sales in 2016 have outperformed the 2015 market by about $100 million. July’s mortgage lending data was also healthy as $354.4 million was loaned against real estate in Knox County, compared to around $307 million in July 2015. Mortgage lending and reďŹ nancing in 2016 is running about $53 million

above last year’s levels. The largest sale of real estate recorded in the county during July was the transfer of student housing developments in the Fort Sanders area. The property was purchased by M&A Hive Knoxville LLC for $12.75 million. Mortgage loans were led by $18 million, ďŹ nancing the ofďŹ ce complex off Keller Bend known as Lakeside Centre. With one more full month of summer left, the local real estate market appears poised to make a strong showing as the somewhat slower pace of fall approaches.

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BIZ NOTES ■Dr. Jason Eskew, a resident of West Knoxville, has joined Summit Medical Group as a family medicine physician with Summit Medical Group of Oak Ridge. Eskew Dr. Eskew earned a bachelor’s degree in bio-

chemistry from the University of Tennessee in 2007 and a degree in osteopathic medicine from Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2012. He recently completed the Family Medicine Residency Program at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Fla. Info: 865-483-3172. â– SouthEast Bank and state Rep. Jason Zachary hosted 11 middle and high school

students last week as they participated in the SouthEast Bank Financial Scholars programs, a web-based financial education course designed to provide students with the critical skills needed to make sound financial decisions. SouthEast Bank has partnered with education technology company EverFi Inc. to bring this program to over 50 schools across East Tennessee.

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How will the market behave in an election year? By Jonathan P. Bednar, Sr. VP Paradigm Wealth Partners The stock exchange can be influenced by a number of events, and it should come as no surprise that a significant political event such as an election would undoubtedly have an effect on the market. Will that effect be positive or negative? Of course, previous outcomes aren’t always indicators of what one might come to expect, but it sure does compel some insightful speculation. So let’s take a look at some of the intriguing data to get a quick overview of the different stages surrounding an election.

STAGE 1: Leading up to a presidential election Although the last election of a new president defied statistical probabilities when it experienced a loss during the 2008 election season, historically the Dow has shown gains during the time frame between Labor Day and Election Day. In fact, during the previous 27 election years up to 2004, it had actually increased by an average of 1.92 percent. However, another thing to keep in mind is that when considering election years in which the incumbent president is not eligible for re-election, such as this year in which a new president must be elected since the current president will be completing his second term, the S&P 500 has seen an average of a 4 percent loss. In addition, strong market gains have only been seen when the stock exchange has performed exceptionally well in the year that precedes the election. It is also important to note that the growth of certain stocks can be boosted by the plans and policies for economic reform that are proposed by the leading

candidates during this period. Another point to consider is that the market tends to perform better when it is clear who will be elected, since most stockholders are hesitant to make investments when the circumstances surrounding such an influential political outcome are uncertain.

STAGE 2: Directly following an election Directly following a presidential election, the Dow has typically yielded positive outcomes. However, if we look at prior statistics, it appears that party affiliations may have some impact on the results. In the past 27 election years prior to 2008, the Dow has gained 1.90 percent between Election Day and New Year’s Day and averaged 4.6 percent during the same time frame when the incumbent president was a Republican. In contrast, when a Democrat has been elected in the past, the Dow has had approximately a -0.9 percent loss, yet this too was contradicted in 2008 when it actually experienced a 3.28 percent gain. It should be noted that it had returned to a loss the very next day, although that can also be attributed to the volatile state of the economy as well.

STAGE 3: Once new president begins term Yet again, it appears that the political party of the newly elected commander in chief may have an influence on the market during the beginning of a new president’s first term as well. While most people may assume that the Republican Party would generate higher gains since the candidates tend to be more business oriented, past statistics have revealed that the

years in which Democratic presidents take office have actually had more positive outcomes. For example, the Dow has seen an average gain of 6.0 percent over the course of the first year after a Democrat takes office, and only approximately 4.85 percent when the new president is Republican.

Your financial approach The more you review the statistics, the more evident it becomes that predicting the influence that an election year will have on your investments does not necessarily reveal what to expect. It seems the market is simply vulnerable to a number of factors that are derived from the election of a new administration, in addition to the economic situation at the time. Therefore, one of the most important tasks you should focus on at such times is striving to maintain control of your finances, and your investment consultant can assist you in that endeavour.

About Paradigm Wealth Partners Paradigm Wealth Partners is an independent investment advisory firm that offers unbiased and comprehensive financial planning. We serve individuals, families and businesses near Knoxville, Tennessee. Professional financial planning services include investment planning, retirement planning, insurance and estate planning. We invite you to schedule a free consultation to get a second opinion on your financial plan. To learn more about our team, visit our website, read our blog or contact our office at 865-251-0808.

The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index is a capitalization weighted index of 500 stocks designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index which cannot be invested into directly. Unmanaged index returns do not reflect fees, expenses or sales charges. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is comprised of 30 stocks that are major factors in their industries and widely held by individuals and institutional investors. Index performance is not indicative of the performance of any investment. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The economic forecasts set forth in the presentation may not develop as predicted and there can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful.

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Surviving and thriving with kidney disease Kevin Wiggins was especially concerned because his mother didn’t say anything. Portia Wiggins was usually energetic, talkative and very straightforward. She had made it abundantly clear in the past that she didn’t like the idea of having an ambulance come to her home in Lenoir City. When he said he thought she needed an ambulance on Jan. 22, 2016, she didn’t say a word. “She wasn’t herself,” her son says. “For her not to say anything, I knew something was wrong.” He knew exactly what they needed to do, and exactly where she needed to go. The ailing mother and grandmother had been instructed to go straight to Parkwest Medical Center if any new problems should arise that might be related to her chronic kidney disease. After surviving a kidney transplant, heart disease and skin cancer, Wiggins says she knew when it was time to admit she needed help. “I was at home by myself and I had to go to the bathroom, but I couldn’t get up,” Wiggins says. “And my feet were so swollen that I couldn’t get my shoes on.” With her son and daughter following along behind, Wiggins was taken by ambulance to West Portia Wiggins feels good knowing she can help other kidney patients in her support group at Parkwest. With the Knoxville. Board certified ne- right treatment, she’s able to live life to the fullest. phrologist G. Edward Newman, MD, was waiting for her when she arrived at Parkwest. will partner with the patient to It’s been 15 years since their excellent care and compassion at assist in making life-altering de- first meeting, and Dr. Newman is a time when it was desperately A critical partnership cisions about treatment and care. still the one Wiggins wants in her needed. “They were great,” Kristi Cook The first time Wiggins had met “The challenge for nephrologists corner, helping her find the best ways to survive and thrive with often is to explain complex patholsays. “They never made a big deal Dr. Newman was chronic kidney disease. She says ogy of microscopic structures to about anything, her nurse made in 2001 when she was diagnosed patients who may be only mini- she can’t imagine any doctor any- sure she was taken care of, and he with membranous mally symptomatic,” Dr. Newman where giving her any better treat- was so personable.” Kevin Wiggins agrees, saying, nephritis in her says, “and then convince them of ment. He and his staff have guided kidneys. A doc- the need to undergo life-changing her through every step of the jour- “He went out of his way to make ney, and that snowy day in Janu- sure she was comfortable, and he tor at Vanderbilt therapies for long-term benefits.” ary was no exception. The hospital where the nemade sure she had anything she University Mediphrologist practices is just as needed.” cal Center had important. Patients at hospitals ‘I thought I was dying’ After multiple attempts to retold her there was Edward with higher quality ratings generstore her kidneys to working orno need to travel Even with all the experience she’d Newman, MD to Nashville for ally have fewer complications and had dealing with kidney disease, she der, Dr. Newman determined it treatment, because Dr. Newman greater survival rates. still wasn’t prepared for what lay was time for dialysis. Wiggins is In addition to impressive pa- ahead. “I couldn’t move,” Wiggins back home now, sharing her inwas one of the best nephrologists sights. in the state, practicing just about tient satisfaction rates and high says. “I thought I was dying.” quality scores, Parkwest Medical First of all, she highly recom25 minutes from Wiggins’ home. Wiggins, her son, Kevin, and Choosing the right nephrologist Center has ongoing quality initia- her daughter, Kristi, credit Park- mends Dr. Newman. Second, she is critical for a kidney patient, be- tives to constantly maintain the west staff, nurses and certified highly recommends Parkwest cause he or she is the person who highest standards. nursing assistants with providing Medical Center saying, “I couldn’t

That energy drink might make you feel like a rock star, but is it really a monster attacking your insides? The Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology reports that ongoing consumption of caffeine has been associated with kidney disease, so taking in multiple servings in one day is risky. Most eight-ounce cans of energy drinks contain 70 to 80 milligrams of caffeine (the Food and

Drug Administration recommends a limit of about 200 milligrams of caffeine per day). Taurine and ginseng are commonly found in energy drinks and, like caffeine, are not a problem in small doses. It’s when they are downed too frequently in too short a period of time that they pose a risk. The bottom line is that you should limit yourself to no more than one energy drink per day. Women who are pregnant or nursing shouldn’t drink them at all, and neither should children.

Paying it forward Not one to shy away from a challenge and always willing to take the first step in a good direction, Wiggins was one of the first patients to take part in a support group at Dr. Newman’s office to help kidney patients through the unique situations and circumstances that come with the diagnosis. She still attends on a regular basis, and her family assists in fundraisers and strategic planning to keep it going. Wiggins’ daughter, Kristi, says it’s been good for her mother, and for all the kidney patients they have met along the way. “When some people who come in there have just found out they have kidney disease, there’s a lot they don’t know,” Kristi says, “they don’t know about getting a fistula in the arm, they don’t know what it’s like to talk about getting a transplant, and being a little farther along, she can tell them.” For Wiggins, it’s rewarding to know she’s been able to help others. In addition to supporting each other through the highs and lows of kidney disease, the members of the group enjoy presentations from guest speakers who sometimes educate and always inspire.

Surviving and thriving Life goes on for Portia Wiggins, and she’s back to being the friendly, chatty, straight talker her friends and family know and love. If you don’t believe it, just ask the nephrologist who has been her partner and friend through the course of her disease. “He said, ‘I can tell you’re getting better, because you’re already getting ornery,’” Wiggins laughs as her eyes sparkle with just a hint of mischief. To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center, its practicing physicians and quality initiatives that give patients the best in care, visit treatedwell.com or call 865-374-PARK.

Keeping your kidneys healthy Kidney disease affects one third of Americans, and can often go undetected until advanced stages. You are at a higher risk if you have diabetes, high blood pressure or if there is a history of kidney disease in your family. While you can’t control your genealogy or turn back the clock to the time before you were diagnosed with diabetes, there are still some steps you can take to reduce your risk. A little sacrifice now could have a big pay off in the long run. ■ Cut back on salt ■ Limit alcohol consumption ■ Be more physically active ■ Keep your weight under control ■ Choose heart-healthy foods ■ If you smoke, kick the habit Ask your doctor about the simple test that can detect kidney disease. Early detection and treatment can slow or even prevent its progression.

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THURSDAY, AUG. 11 “Abundant Color” luncheon sponsored by the Knoxville Christian Women’s Connection, 10:45 a.m., Buddy’s Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Speaker: Susan DeVos from McCormick, S.C. Topic: “Color Me Changed.” Cost: $12 inclusive. Complimentary child care by reservation only. Info/reservation: 315-8182 or knoxvillechristianwomen@gmail.com. Greenway Corridor Project public meeting, 5:30 p.m., John T. O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Ross/Fowler landscape architects will present its findings, and city officials will discuss the comprehensive greenways build-out plan. Info: Eric Vreeland, 215-3480. “Grow a Rainbow: How to Cultivate Irises in East TN,” 3:15-4:15 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Free presentation by master gardener Christine Jessel. Info: 329-8892. Pizza Ha’s, 8-9:30 p.m. Pizza Hoss, 7215 Clinton Highway. Free stand-up comedy show featuring local and regional comedians. Shakespeare on the Square: “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@comcast.net.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, AUG. 11-12 AARP Driver Safety class, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Karns Senior Center, 8032 Oak Ridge Highway. Info/ registration: 951-2653.

FRIDAY, AUG. 12 Café & Dessert with Smoky Mountain Storytellers, 7-9 p.m., Vienna Coffee House, 212 College St., Maryville. Donations accepted to benefit Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association. Info: Jan, 429-1783; cuznjan@juno.com; smokymountaintellers. com. Jim Gaffigan will perform, 8 p.m., Knoxville Civic Auditorium, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave. Info/ tickets: www.knoxvillecoliseum.com or 215-8999. Shakespeare on the Square: “King Lear,” 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@ comcast.net.

SATURDAY, AUG. 13 Auditions for the roles of Jo and Marmee in the WordPlayers’ production of “Little Women, the Musical.” By appointment only. Info: wordplayers. org or 310-6908. Authors Michael Grant, Jim Hartsell and Eva M. Wike, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Union Ave Books, 517 Union Ave. Info: 951-2180. Craft and antique fair, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Crestwood Hills Recreation Center, 8740 Fox Lonas Road. Free community event. Info: CrestwoodHillsCraftAntiqueFair@gmail.com. Eighth of August Jubilee celebration, 10 a.m., Chilhowee Park. Activities include: food vendors, merchandise vendors, games, entertainment and more. Info: beckcenter.net. “Grow a Rainbow: How to Cultivate Irises in East Tennessee,” 1:30 p.m., Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golfclub Road. Free presentation by master gardener Christine Jessel. Info: 588-8813 or knoxlib.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. Second Saturday Concert at The Cove: Kitty Wampus, 6-8 p.m., The Cove at Concord Park, 11808 S. Northshore Drive. Free concert; bring blankets or lawn chairs. Presented by Knox County Parks & Recreation. Info: Jennifer Linginfelter, 215-4579; or Michael Grider, 215-4750. Shakespeare on the Square: “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@comcast.net. Yard sale, 8 a.m.-noon, St. Mark UMC, 7001 Northshore Drive. Household items, tools, furniture, electronics, toys and more. Info: 588-0808.

SUNDAY, AUG. 14 Early registration deadline for Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee, which begins and ends at Cumberland Mountain State Park in Crossville. Registration fee based on number of days participating. Info: thebrat.org. Gandhi drama screening, 1-5 p.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Free and open to the public. Info: 215-8750. Longstreet-Zollicoffer Camp 87, Sons of Confederate Veterans, meeting, 2 p.m., Mabry Hazen House, 1711 Dandridge Ave. Includes election of officers. Shakespeare on the Square: “King Lear,” 7 p.m., outdoors on Market Square. Free performance by Tennessee Stage Company; $10 suggested donation appreciated. Info: 546-4280 or tennesseestage@ comcast.net.

Sing Out Knoxville meeting, 7 p.m., Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike. Folk singing circle open to everyone. Info: bobgrimac@gmail.com or 546-5643.

MONDAY, AUG. 15 “Cover Crops: Great Winter Blankets for your Garden,” 1-2 p.m., at Davis Family YMCA, 12133 S. Northshore Drive. Free presentation by master gardener Marsha Lehman. Info: 777-9622. QED Comedy Lab, 8-10 p.m., The Pilot Light, 106 E. Jackson Ave. Free comedy show blending stand-up, improv, sketch and other performance styles. Donations accepted.

MONDAY-TUESDAY, AUG. 15-16 Samsung Galaxy Phone/Tablet Basics for Seniors class, 1-3 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $45. Registration and payment deadline: Friday, Aug. 12. Info/registration: townoffarragut.org/ register; in person at Town Hall; 218-3375.

MONDAY-FRIDAY, AUG. 15-19 STEAM Sprouts, 9 a.m.-noon, The Muse Knoxville, 516 N. Beaman St. Ages 3-4. Cost: $85/$75 members. Info/registration: themuseknoxville.org/content/ summer-camps-2016 or 594-1494.

TUESDAY, AUG. 16 Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv troop, 8 p.m., Scruffy City Hall, Market Square. Free admission. Free device workshop, 6-7 p.m., U.S. Cellular, 8401 Kingston Pike. Do not have to be U.S. Cellular customer to attend. Info: 777-7777.

TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY, AUG. 16-17 AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., Larry Cox Senior Center, 3109 Ocoee Trail. Info/registration: 382-5822.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 17 Pinterest/Instagram/Twitter for Seniors class, 1-3 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $30. Registration and payment deadline: Tuesday, Aug. 16. Info/registration: townoffarragut.org/register; in person at Town Hall; 218-3375. “Taste ’n’ Toast,” 5-9 p.m., Sweet P’s Downtown Dive, 410 W. Jackson Ave. Event will support “Guardians for Garrett.” Info: 281-1738.

“History Hound” Dog Costume Contest, 9:30 a.m., Krutch Park downtown. A feature event of the East Tennessee History Fair. Free and open to the public. Info/listing of events: easttnhistory.org/historyfair or 215-8824. “Instant Ninja and Self Defense Training Day,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tiger-Rock Martial Arts, 9111B Executive Park Drive. Free program includes: board breaking, agility course, bounce house, free hot dogs for kids, and learn self-defense and basic taekwondo techniques. Open to the community. Info: tigerrockmartialarts.com or WestKnoxTigerRock.com. 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. Revolutionary War Genealogy on the Internet, 1-3 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Preregistration, a valid email address and good internet searching capabilities required. Info/ registration: 215-8809. Smokin’ Day Festival, 2-8 p.m., Sweet P’s Barbeque & Soul House, 3725 Maryville Pike. Featuring: regional blues, folks and soul musicians playing inside and outside the restaurant. Info: 247-7748.

SUNDAY, AUG. 21 Vintage baseball, noon, 2:30 and 4 p.m., Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Games and parking free; concessions available. Bring lawn chair or blanket for seating. Info: ramseyhouse.org.

MONDAY, AUG. 22 West Knox Book Club: “Underground Girls of Kabul,” 10 a.m., Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golfclub Road. Info: 588-8813.

TUESDAY, AUG.23 Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv troop, 8 p.m., Scruffy City Hall, Market Square. Free admission. “Lawn is a Four-Letter Word,” 11 a.m.-noon, Karns Senior Center, 8042 Oak Ridge Highway. Free presentation by master gardener Ron Pearman. Info: 951-2653.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 24 Books Sandwiched In: “Republic Lost: The Corruption of Equality and the Steps to End It” by Lawrence Lessig, noon, East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Info: 215-8801.

THURSDAY, AUG. 25

THURSDAY, AUG. 18

Sugar High!, 8:30-10 p.m. Sugar Mama’s, 135 S. Gay St. Free stand-up comedy show featuring Craig Holcombe and Andy Cummins from Greenville, S.C.

AARP Driver Safety class, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., East Tennessee Medical Group, 266 Joule Street, Alcoa. Info/ registration: 984-8911.

SATURDAY, AUG. 27

FRIDAY, AUG. 19 Application deadline for Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) 2016 Fall Citizens’ Trooper Academy, to be held 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, THP Knoxville District Headquarters, 7601 Kingston Pike. Classes are once a week for 10 weeks. Applications: TN.Gov/safety or email.safety@tn.gov. Info: Sergeant Bill Fitzgerald, 615-743-3907; or Colleen Curtis, 615500-0420 or Colleen.Curtis@me.com. Meet the Artist: Lela E. Buis, 5:30-8 p.m., Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center, 1127B Broadway. Buis’ exhibit, “Whimsical Creatures,” will be on display through Oct. 31. Info: 523-1401. Opening reception for “Terra Madre: Women in Clay,” 5-8 p.m., The District Gallery, 5113 Kingston Pike. Exhibit on display through Sept. 10. Info: 2004452 or TheDistrictGallery.com.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, AUG. 19-21 “First Families of Tennessee Reunion & Jubilee,” various venues. Presented by the East Tennessee Historical Society. Held in conjunction with the East Tennessee History Fair. All events open to the public. Most East Tennessee History Fair activities free. Preregistration and a fee are required for First Families of Tennessee events. Info/schedule/registration: eastTNhistory.org/FFTReunion.

SATURDAY, AUG. 20 Annual East Tennessee History Fair, 10 a.m.5 p.m., Market Square and Krutch Park, Clinch and Gay streets. Crafts, music, children’s activities, tours, food, “History Hound” dog costume contest and more. Presented by East Tennessee Historical Society. Info: easttnhistory.org/eastTNhistoryfair or 215-8824. Authors Cheryl Peyton and Wayne Zurl, 11 a.m.3 p.m., Union Ave Books, 517 Union Ave. Info: 951-2180. Cades Cove tour with Bill Landry, 9:30 a.m. departure from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend. Cost: $60. Advance reservations required. Info/reservations: 448-8838. Free concert by The Oak Ridge Philharmonia, formerly known as the Oak Ridge Community Orchestra, 2 p.m., First Baptist Church of Oak Ridge, 1101 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge. Donations appreciated. Free device workshop, 10-11 a.m., U.S. Cellular, 11001 Parkside Drive. Do not have to be U.S. Cellular customer to attend. Info: 777-1100. Free Family Fun Day at the KMA, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park. Includes: art-making stations, artist demonstrations, face painting, glass blowing, a magic show, gallery tours and live music. Info: 934-2034 or knoxart.org.

Around the World in 82 Days, 2-3 p.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: 4707033. Authors Rachel Holbrook and Bobbi Phelps Wolverton, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Union Ave Books, 517 Union Ave. Info: 951-2180. Dwight Yoakam to perform, 7 p.m., Back Porch on the Creek, 601 Lovell Road. Tickets: $40 and $60. Tickets: KnoxvilleTickets.com; 656-4444 or 877-9959961. Info: BackPorchontheCreek.com. 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. “Propagation: Make More of What You Already Have,” 10:30-11:30 a.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Free presentation by master gardener Lisa Churnetski. Info: 470-7033. “Sailing Along the Nile” Family Fun Day, 1-4 p.m., McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park Drive. Tours, crafts and activities exploring ancient Egyptian civilization and culture. Free and open to the public. Reservations not necessary. Info: 974-2144. Stargazing Workshop, 9:30 p.m., Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 W. Gov. John Sevier Highway. Cost: $1 donation. Includes indoor video/ lecture on Venus and Jupiter and outdoor viewing of the conjunction of the two planets. Info: info@ marblesprings.net or 573-5508. Vintage baseball, noon and 2:30 p.m., Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Games and parking free; concessions available. Bring lawn chair or blanket for seating. Info: ramseyhouse.org.

SUNDAY, AUG. 28 Asian Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Market Square. Free admission. Activities include: food, live music performances, dance performances, Kimono show, Tea Ceremony and more. Info/event schedule: knoxasianfestival.com. Closing reception for “Encore,” an exhibition of the work of 11 graduates from UT School of Art, 1-4 p.m., Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture, 1715 Volunteer Blvd. Info: 974-3200 or ewing-gallery.utk.edu.

TUESDAY, AUG. 30 Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv troop, 8 p.m., Scruffy City Hall, Market Square. Free admission.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, SEPT. 1-2 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Drive. Info/registration: Linda Lawson, 218-3375.

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New steps on a continuing journey Guillain-Barré patient works toward full recovery with the help of PNRC Although it’s been more than two years since Melanie Kyte, now 32, was stricken with the neurological disorder GuillainBarré Syndrome (GBS), she has not stopped working toward her goal of full recovery. GBS is a rare autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the myelin coating around nerves, causing weakness, pain and sometimes paralysis. Kyte’s was an especially severe version of GBS, which left her almost completely paralyzed in the spring of 2014, at the age of 29. Unable at first to walk, talk or even feed herself, today Kyte has gained back all of that and more with help from therapists at Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center. After the onset of GBS, Kyte spent seven months at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and six months at Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center. “While I was in Fort Sanders, they told me that if anyone could help you, it’s Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center,” said Kyte. “So I lived there for six months. They’ve really worked hard with me. I’ve had the same physical therapist, Tricia, (Erpelding), for the most part. But everybody’s always helping you, coming up with new ideas. They want to see people get better. I feel like I’ve got a bunch of cheerleaders over there,” she said. After discharge, Kyte continued physical therapy on an outpatient basis, at first twice a week and now once a week. Today the main focus is Kyte’s feet, which still have tingling and numbness from GBS. “It feels like they’re asleep and are waking up,” said Kyte, as Erpelding rubbed an ultrasound therapy wand over the soles of Kyte’s feet and the sides

ness when I got sick, so I changed it and went a different route. Now I’m doing psychology, with a concentration in counseling and a minor in sociology. “Maryville College is small, and that’s easier because I don’t have to walk as far to class,” she said. Kyte can also now hold and play with Hadley, her daughter, who was only a year old when Kyte got sick. “Now she’s three, so she’s either extremely friendly, sweet and kind, or having a tantrum,” Kyte said. “But she helps me, too – she’ll get things I can’t reach.” Kyte said she would recommend Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center to anyone facing a life-changing neurological illness. In addition to her physical recovery, Kyte said she has made friends with other patients at the center.

Melanie works with one of her “cheerleaders”, PNRC therapist Tricia Erpelding, to regain her strength after suffering from Guillain-Barré.

Ultrasound waves penetrate deep into Melanie’s feet to relax her muscles, improving circulation and flexibility.

of her ankles. Ultrasound waves penetrate deep into the muscle and ligaments, to warm, relax and soften them. This improves circulation and aids in flexibility. “If you don’t have strength in the muscles, different areas of the body can get stiff and tight,” said Erpelding, as she stretched Kyte’s feet upward. “My feet are stiffening up and are turning in a little bit – we’re

trying to straighten them out,” said Kyte. “I wear an ankle brace on the right and a whole leg brace on the left. We’re trying to get that off, and only have an ankle brace. I do a lot of quad exercises, hamstrings, squats and stair exercises.” Despite her great progress, Kyte has restructured her entire life around the effects of GBS. No longer able to work in her former job at Starbucks, Kyte headed

back to school at Maryville College in the fall of 2015 with help from the Blount County Vocational Rehabilitation Center. “They work with people in the area who are on disability,” said Kyte. “They’re paying for me to go back to school, and after that the plan is to get a job. I already had an associate’s degree in busi-

Patricia Neal Golf Classic tees Generous corporate leaders, golf enthusiasts and Tennessee golf professionals will hit the links at Holston Hills Country Club in Knoxville on Monday, August 22, to support a great cause – the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center (PNRC). The 32nd annual Patricia Neal Golf Classic is presented by Regal Entertainment Group. The TPGA professionals tournament is sponsored by Morrison Healthcare Food Services. Other major sponsors include Humana, Pilot Flying J and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. Tournament proceeds support patient care at the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center at Fort Sanders Regional, which helps thousands of people rebuild their lives after traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, strokes and other debilitating illnesses and accidents. In the past 31 years, this tournament has raised over $5 million to support the excellent care provided at the center, making

it one of the most successful one-day charity events in the state. “The time, talent and resources our sponsors and volunteers give in support of the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center make an amazing impact,” says Rocky Goode, tournament chair. “We are truly blessed to have such top-notch rehabilitative care right here in Knoxville.” Tournament Director Misty Brown agrees. “Our sponsors make this event a success, and we wouldn’t have their support without the hard work of our tournament leadership committee. The

“People with disabilities don’t always get out. You get used to being home a lot,” said Kyte. “So the center holds get-togethers once a month, and I try to participate in those. We go to ball games and just do things with other people with disabilities, so you get out. “When you become disabled, you have to relearn everything in life. It’s just a lot different,” she said. “I have no complaints – everybody at Patricia Neal has been perfect.”

off August 22 businesses of this community see the importance of the care the center provides and are key to its continuing work for patients in need.” A limited number of sponsorships are still available. For more information, call 865-531-5210 or visit patneal.org/classic.

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A limited number of sponsorships and player spots are available. Call (865) 531-5210 or visit www.patneal.org/classic.

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