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South-Doyle Middle School principal Beth Blevins is fired up. Blevins was chosen, along with principals Alisha Hinton of Sequoyah Elementary, Cindy Bosse from A.L. Lotts Elementary and principals from eight other districts across the state, to pilot a program known as TPEG – Teacher Professional Educator Groups – funded from a grant through Race to the Top.

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Open dates are great for UT This week is an open date. Open dates are great. Tennessee almost never loses. Time off from regularly scheduled programming offers the opportunity to catch up with burning issues, whether to pay college football players by the hour, game or touchdown, whether they will unionize and go on strike if no cash is forthcoming and whether Arian Foster committed heresy in admitting he received under-the-table tacos as a Volunteer.

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Lacy is 2013 Tn Teacher of the Year By Shannon Carey Wanda Lacy, a 30-year veteran teacher at Farragut High School, was named Tennessee’s Teacher of the Year for 2013 at a ceremony Oct. 3, in Nashville. Lacy, who chairs Farragut’s math department, was still in Nashville at press time, but Farragut High was already abuzz with the news. Principal Michael Reynolds gathered some students from Lacy’s AP Calculus class to talk about Lacy’s achievements. “She’s awesome,” said senior Peyton Crawford. “She loves (Calculus) and she makes sure we love it, too. It’s a great class, and she’s a great teacher.” Another senior, Ethan Young,

Farragut High School students Maddie Strnad, Lam Tran and Akshay Soni review a recent test with math department chair and teacher Wanda Lacy. Lacy was named 2013 Tennessee Teacher of the Year. Shopper-News file photo called Lacy “passionate, a phe- erybody gets it.” nomenal teacher, and incredibly Reynolds, who attended the good with all math.” Thursday night ceremony in NashJamie Pratt said, “She loves ville, called the event “exciting.” what she does and makes sure ev“Something like this is just in-

credible,” he said. “She is a shining example of what education is all about. She is outstanding. She’s one of those people you want your child to have.”

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Pink attitude: Fox Den for a Cure keeps growing By Betsy Pickle Fox Den for a Cure has flipped the old saying: If at first you do succeed, try, try again. In 2007, members of Fox Den Country Club decided to raise money for the Knoxville chapter of Komen for a Cure by having a tennis pro-am event, Volley for a Cure. With the fundraising campaign now in its seventh year, “we’ve grown it up to eight different events,” says Bill Enser, Fox Den for a Cure committee chair. This year, they started with a swimathon in June. They held a walk and junior tennis round robin in September. Last Friday, they staged the 5th annual Girlfriends Pink Party & Trash to Treasures Auction. The big finish comes this week with the Rally for the Cure on Thursday, the Silent Auction & Dinner Dance on Friday, and the Volley for a Cure Tennis Pro-Am and Golf Challenges on Saturday. “Last year we netted $44,000,” says Enser. “Since 2007, we’ve raised about $123,000.” That’s something Alicia Gross likes to hear. “I’m a survivor, so I feel very passionate about this whole cause,” says Gross. She

Heins Laning is pleased that 75 percent of the funds Fox Den for a Cure raises stays local; the remainder goes to national research. “The money goes to people who are having mammograms and need cancer supplies right here in Knoxville,” says Laning, former director of the school of nursing at Fort Sanders. Enser hails Laning as one of the heroes of the committee. She’s in charge of cajoling merchants and members into providing items for the silent auction. “It’s hard to talk people into doing that,” she says, “but I have a whole collection of people who are supportive, and I go back to them every year.” She downplays the struggles Everything is coming up pink as Fox Den Country Club members she’s gone through trying to get reach the grand finale of their efforts to raise money for Fox Den for people to contribute. “It is such a a Cure this week. Photo submitted horrible disease, if we have helped anybody, it has made my work jokes that she’s the committee’s 35 to when she finished treatment worthwhile,” she says. Gross says that while the cause “token breast-cancer survivor.” at the end of June 2001. “I wasn’t “Luckily, I don’t mind,” Gross having mammograms,” she says. is serious, it’s good to have fun says. “I’m very proud of the fact “I didn’t have any family history, events and put a positive spin on I’m a survivor. Some people are so I wasn’t in that risk group. More things. “Everybody knows somejust more shy about it, and that’s and more people are getting diag- body who’s had breast cancer,” nosed younger and with no family she says. “Some haven’t survived; fine.” It was about eight months from history.” To page A-3 the time Gross was diagnosed at Committee member Margaret

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What is one word often used to describe you? Energetic. People tell me I smile all the time.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I wish I was a little bit taller. The other day I had a friend from middle school run into me. She said, “Seth, I remember in middle school you were so much taller than everyone else. What happened?!” It was funny!

What is your passion? As a Christian and pastor, my passion is to help impact people’s lives for Jesus Christ. This means sharing my faith to them, encouraging them with the hope that only He gives and loving them like He loves me. I love to see changed lives!

Seth Hammond

Seth Hammond is talking about the challenges and benefits of modern technology, and his cellphone is in his pocket. It’s on, too, for good reason. The assistant pastor at Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church is expecting a phone call “anytime” from his wife with the message that, “It’s time.” The Hammond family will welcome a new daughter this week, if doctor’s predictions are right. A Bearden High graduate, Seth and his wife, Stephanie, moved back to Knoxville from Orlando, where Seth was associate pastor at University Presbyterian Church for six years. “I always knew I wanted to come back to Knoxville,” says Seth. “This is a great place.” Seth and Stephanie have a 2-year-old, Abby, who already keeps life hopping. She has given him a new perspective, says Seth. “Having a family was one of the reasons we wanted to come back. My parents and brother are here, and one sister is in Chattanooga, so there are cousins and grandparents all around. Being near family is good.” Seth is the son of Knox County Commissioner Mike and Viv Hammond, and his brother, Jack Ryan, is a local radio personality. The family grew up at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, and Seth says he has known since he was in high school that the ministry was for him. After graduating from UT Chattanooga, he went to Reform Theological Seminary in Orlando and interned at University Presbyterian. He met Stephanie in Orlando at the YMCA where she was working, and they have been married five years. At Christ Covenant, Seth wears several hats. He is responsible for the men’s ministry, works with the mercy ministry and family ministry, does pre-marriage counseling and parenting seminars and works with young adults, ages 18 to 35. He also gets to preach four to six times a year, one of his favorite parts of his career. It is in talking about the young adults that the conversation about technology came up. “Technology is wonderful, and we have come a long way,” says Seth. “But it also brings new challenges. There is danger in becoming so involved with technology that you alienate yourself from friends and relationships.” The unlimited access to information also brings challenges, says Seth. “It is easy to hear different views and accept them as truth just because it is posted on the Internet. We need to be smart about what we believe.” Unplugging is difficult, but can be something young people crave. “Just for a little while,” says Seth, with a

With whom, living or dead, would you most like to have a long lunch? George Washington. Not only was he a man of faith and integrity, but he was an incredible Commander in Chief.

Other than your parents, who has had the biggest influence on your life and why? laugh. “We took a high school group on a retreat and just asked them to unplug and take a break. We didn’t even have an agenda. They loved it.” Seth says that sometimes he feels everyone is “restless and distracted,” and churches face competition from society in battling that. “Stores are open on Sundays; ball games are scheduled. There’s a reason we have a Sabbath, and I’m not sure we are taking advantage of it.” Sit back and have a Coffee Break as you get to know Seth Hammond.

What is your favorite quote from TV or a movie? “What we do in this life echoes in eternity.” – From “Gladiator”

What are you guilty of? Singing in the car by myself. I love to jam to country music. One time I forgot my window was down, and I was jamming! The driver next to me thought I was crazy. My books. I love to read and am always looking for a good book.

What are you reading currently? The Book of Matthew, “Simple Church” by Ed Stetzer and “Visioneering” by Andy Stanley

What was your most embarrassing moment? In high school, I had a solo in Show Choir and sang the wrong lyrics. The funny thing is that they didn’t even make sense! The audience was giving me the weirdest looks I’ve ever seen! 1) Travel more (Europe & Hawaii) 2) Learn how to play the guitar

What is the best present you ever received in a box? My wife wrote 100 notes of why she loves me and put them in a box. It was very special!

What is the best advice your mother ever gave you? When I was 18, I told my mom that I wanted to marry someone like her, but that no one was as mature or exhibited the character she had. She responded by saying, “Seth, I’m 50 years old. Instead of being so critical of the girls you date, look at their potential. It takes time to develop character and maturity.”

What is the worst job you have ever had? Dressing up as a mascot for a local radio station in the heat of the summer and waving to cars as they passed. I would get cursed at, people would throw me the finger or moon me, and random adults would hug me.

What was your favorite Saturday morning cartoon? GI Joe. I loved this cartoon!

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My wife, Stephanie. Stephanie has the gift of putting me in my place when I need it and of building me up when I’m down. I’m truly grateful for her love and support!

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What’s one place in Farragut everyone should visit? McFee Park. It is the nicest park I’ve ever been to. My wife and I take our daughter there all the time.

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Wine tasting was a popular part of Taste of Farragut. Mark Shipley with D&V Distributing talks about the flavors with Marcus Williams and JoAnna Steidle.

Mike and Debbie Ferrell came prepared to the fifth annual Taste of Farragut. They brought their own table and chairs, along with a few neighbors, to enjoy the festivities. Photos by Sherri Gardner Howell

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Taste of Farragut is culinary, monetary success When you combine good food, good drink, a gorgeous fall evening and 1,200 of your closest friends, what could be better? Not much, and the formula was a winner for the 5th annual Taste of Farragut, presented by TDS Telecom and organized by Farragut Business Alliance, on Sept. 27. Vendors outdid themselves this year – with filet

Sherri Gardner Howell FARRAGUT FACES bites from Aubrey’s, shrimp boil from The Shrimp Dock, a smorgasbord from Restaurant Linderhof and a melt-in-your-mouth fried pumpkin ravioli from Pellissippi State Culinary, just to name a few. There

were more than 30 food and drink vendors, with plenty of wine and beer to sample. While the tear-off tickets in a coupon book confused a few at first, vendors and guests alike got into the swing of things quickly, and the evening went smoothly. Allison Sousa, executive director of the Farragut Business Alliance, was all smiles, with an estimated attendance coming in at 1,200 and estimated profit exceeding last year. Proceeds from the event help fund the Farragut Business Alliance and its events.

Dave Ishee, a 25-year resident of Farragut, liked the boat-full of food from The Shrimp Dock. Serving him are Becky Mauk and Allen Shields.

While there was probably a cupcake in his future, Eli Mason is happy with his bottle of water at Taste of Farragut.

Blake Disney, 13, found the wings from Marino’s Pizza to be lip-smacking good.

Randy Burleson with Aubrey’s tells a Taste of Farragut customer about the new preparation for filet bites, which will soon appear on the restaurant’s menu.

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Newk’s had a beautiful display, proudly maintained by Keisha Dill and Gina Choura. Enjoying the sandwiches are Farragut’s mayor and first lady, Marianne and Ralph McGill.

some have. I like for people to see life can go on. You can enjoy yourself. It was a hard struggle, but you push past that and continue on with your life. I want people to see that this is a great cause, and the money we’ve raised has helped people.” Heather Crutcher, clubhouse manager, says the Fox Den staff – especially tennis pro Rob Cameron, golf

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pro Scott Moran and general manager Dave Largent – is always eager to help, but she gives credit for the success of Fox Den for a Cure to the approximately 700 members. “It is truly run by members of the club,” says Crutcher. Fox Den for a Cure was given the community advocate award in 2011 by Knoxville Komen.

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Their enthusiasm is epitomized by people like Laning. “Every year we’ve added additional things to involve more people and to be able to make more money,” she says. “Hopefully we’re going to do better this year than we did last year, and we’re going to do something different and more innovative next year.”

government ‘The Snail Darter and the Dam’

The last significant dam built by TVA was the Tellico Dam in Monroe County in the 1980s. The fight was long and hard. A new book is out by one of the attorneys in the decadelong battle over the dam. Zygmunt Plater was a UT law professor during part of the battle and now is a law professor at Boston College in Massachusetts.

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The book is “The Snail Darter and the Dam” published by Yale University Press and available here in Knoxville at Union Avenue Bookstore as well as Barnes and Noble. A book signing was held recently at Union Avenue Bookstore where many of those who fought the dam attended to see Professor Plater again. This is must reading for a behind-the-scenes understanding of what happened 28 years ago. Items of interest include News Sentinel columnist Sam Venable quoted as saying he was told by News Sentinel management at the time not to write about the dam as Venable was an opponent. Ralph Millett was the editor then and strongly backed the dam. He did not want contrary articles being carried in his paper. Today’s News Sentinel management led by Jack McElroy welcomes contrary views on many issues. Then Gov. Winfield Dunn opposed the dam and took political heat for doing so. When asked recently about this, he emailed back, “Never forget the day Wagner (Red Wagner, TVA board chair) took me on a flying view of his realm. We just didn’t hit it off!” The rest of Tennessee’s political establishment of the day strongly backed the dam as bringing jobs to the Valley. However, the book points out that TVA was condemning more than 400 acres of land owned by farmers along the Little Tennessee River when only 3 or 4 acres would be flooded. Why? Because TVA wanted to develop the land which later became second homes for affluent property owners while the small farmer had his land taken. Property rights were discarded. In the 1960s, then U.S. Rep. Bill Brock sponsored

legislation to require a jury trial in TVA land condemnation cases to determine the amount to be paid to the landowner. TVA opposed it and Brock was not able to secure passage. TVA in those days was even more arrogant than today. Local trout fishermen such as Charlie Tombras and Joe Congleton are mentioned in the book, along with Will Skelton who has championed the outdoors for years. Al Gore is described in the book as advocating a GAO study of the cost/benefits of the project while privately urging GAO not to pursue the study. Plater argues that one reason he was denied tenure at the UT College of Law was his very public fight against the dam. Allin-all a fascinating book. ■ Last Thursday, Oct. 3, was the city of Knoxville’s 222nd birthday which apparently was not known by the city. In fact, when city spokesperson Jesse Mayshark was asked what the city was planning to do for Oct. 3, he did not remember it was the city’s birthday. Once it was explained it was the day the city was established in 1791, he indicated Mayor Rogero would be out of town that day. However, he did agree that the city ought to look at plans to celebrate its 225th birthday in 2016 which would be the first year of Mayor Rogero’s second term in office assuming she is re-elected in 2015. ■ It was the city’s bicentennial celebration in 1991 led by Sue Clancy, Roseanne Wolfe, Carolyn Jensen and others that led to the idea of Fort Kid, Knoxville’s Bicentennial Playground, being built over five days. It is now threatened with closure despite having a fund of $60,000 managed by Beth Waters to renovate it. ■ Mayshark, however, is actively promoting the Centennial Celebration of the Conservation Expo this Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Chilhowee Park. Public invited. Mayor Rogero will speak along with Leila Pinchot, the great-granddaughter of famed conservationist Gifford Pinchot. This is worth attending. ■ Gov. Bill Haslam attended the Green Tie Gala for the Knoxville Botanical Gardens on last Friday night on Wimpole Avenue. This year he placed $500,000 in the state budget for development of the gardens in East Knoxville.

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The Sheriff hits the highways By Sandra Clark The best thing ever to happen to Jimmy “JJ.” Jones might be Bobby Waggoner. Sheriff Jones is running for re-election despite that pesky two-terms limit thing.

Waggoner is roaring up on the outside track, with a huff and a puff and perhaps a gotcha. So J.J. has kicked it up a gear. He showed up on National Night Out in his crisp blue uniform to visit

as many of the 60 neighborhood events as he could reach, within the speed limits, of course. He detoured to the Council of West Knox County Homeowners to discuss his program to share crime data through the website, knoxsheriff.org. “We’ve had these statis-

tics, but we never publicized them,” he said. Afterwards, Captain Bobby Hubbs called Jones a brave leader to make the data available to anyone, figuring we’re better off knowing about crime than assuming everything’s OK. Alright, then. And now let’s go catch ’em.

Commissioners impact county races Not long after city voters sleepwalk through an election cycle that has generated less interest than a onelegged hopscotch contest, the 2014 county election cycle will begin. Nov. 22 is the first day to pick up nominating petitions for the Knox County primary election. The qualifying deadline is Feb. 20, 2014, at noon. What is considered an offyear election in most venues is a “long ballot” election in Knox County, with most offices in the courthouse, except the county commission, law director and property assessor, up for grabs. This year will be different. A 2008 charter referendum designed to fi x glitches resulting from the long-delayed enforcement of term limits reduced the number of county commissioners from 19 to 11 – one per district plus two at-large. Seven district commis-

Betty Bean sioners elected in 2010 got six-year terms designed to eliminate the possibility of the entire commission being removed at once. Those terms run until 2016. The only commission seats on the 2014 ballot will be District 3 (now held by Tony Norman), District 7 (now held by R. Larry Smith) and the at-large seats held by Ed Shouse – an all-butannounced candidate for Trustee – and Mike Hammond, who has announced his intention not to run for re-election but is believed to be preparing to run for Criminal Court Clerk against incumbent Joy McCroskey. Norman and Smith are term limited and Norman says he’s counting the days

until he gets his life back. No candidates have announced to succeed him, but there was an ominous event last week in Norwood: Ivan Harmon showed up for Neighborhood Night Out with his family in tow – his first such appearance since the last time he ran for office (which, this being Ivan Harmon, wasn’t actually that long ago). A former member of county commission, city council and city school board who has twice run for mayor, he has been out of office for eight years and is eligible to serve on commission again if elected. He must be considered a threat to any vacancy. Smith hasn’t said what he’s going to do, but like Harmon, he is unlikely to willingly leave public life on anything but a temporary basis. His former friend Michele Carringer served a year as his 7th District seat-

mate after she was appointed to replace Scott Moore, who was ousted in 2009. The relationship soured when she ran against Smith in 2010. Thanks to Smithsupported redistricting, she is now a resident of the 2nd District where incumbent Amy Broyles will serve until 2016. Carringer is running hard to take Hammond’s place in the at-large seat. In August, radio personality Bob Thomas announced that he wants Hammond’s seat, too. He’s sealing the deal with a baloney-cutting at Powell Auction and Realty this week. His list of supporters is impressive and growing. So if Shouse announces that he’s running for Trustee, look for Carringer to shift her attention to the other at-large seat quicker than you can say Ivan Harmon for mayor/county commission/city council.

Complacency v. progress, not McIntyre v. teachers By Indya Kincannon Jake, Sandra, You wrote: Think about your kid or a kid you know. Does their experience with Knox County Schools prepare them for college or a job? If so, you should thank a teacher. If not, you should get behind Jim McIntyre and his band of bean-counters to reform Knox County Schools. There’s not much middle ground. I think about my kids (and kids across Knox county) every day. I have no doubt that Knox County Schools is doing a much better job preparing kids for college and career today than in the past. Much better. For this I thank our teachers and I support Dr. McIntyre. I was inspired to run for school board when I saw how far behind KCS was compared to my public education in Virginia a generation ago. I am thrilled that students and teachers are now being held to a higher standard. We have suffered

from complacency for far too long. The way you’ve solicited feedback about schools has resulted in skewed Kincannon re spon se s. Yes, we have challenges. We can do a better job implementing change and heeding guidance from teachers. But did you hear from teachers who believe we’re moving in the right direction? What about parents? Students? While I share concerns about excessive testing I also appreciate the community’s need for accountability. We have to strike a balance. In my own small survey, which is just as reliable as yours, my 5th grader says there seems to be less testing than in the past and that testing is “no big deal.” My 7th grader’s main concerns (aside from social drama) are about how hard she is

being pushed academically. This is a good thing. You’re creating a false dichotomy for your readers. The debate should not be McIntyre versus Teachers, but Complacency versus Progress. Our efforts need to be collaborative, not adversarial. We need to listen and learn from each other if we’re going to make real progress. Change is hard. KCS and Dr. McIntyre have made missteps, but they’re getting a lot right too. I don’t want to change so fast that everyone revolts or gives up, but I don’t want to twiddle our thumbs for another generation. I don’t want to be like the slow integrationist school board of the 1960s, who thought integrating one grade at a time was just fine. Education delayed is education denied. Kids only get one chance. You say it’s about the kids. I agree. Today our college completion rates are too low. Employers say our graduates aren’t ready, academically or as far as

soft skills like adaptability and teamwork. Too often higher-skilled (and higherpaying) jobs have to be filled from out-of-state recruits. We can do better. Our schools will always be works in progress, but the bleak portrait you’ve painted is not at all what I see as a parent of two KCS students or as a school board member firmly committed to doing what’s best for our kids. Indya Kincannon represents District 2 on the Board of Education.

GOV NOTES ■ Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett will host a one-on-one constituent meeting 3-4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, at Strang Senior Center, 109 Lovell Heights Road. ■ Democratic Women’s Club will meet 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Shoney’s on Western Avenue. Info: 742-8234.

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Shipley says: Good planning is good business Farragut’s Department of Community Development is in the capable hands of interim director Mark Shipley, and his boss, assistant town administrator Gary Palmer, hopes that continues. Shipley has worked for the town for 17 years. He holds a bachelor’s degree from UT and a master’s from Virginia Tech. The Greeneville, Tenn., native is a certified planner through AICP. He and his wife live off Bluegrass Road. “Mark is one of the most highly qualified and most effective employees I’ve ever worked with,” Palmer said in an interview. Former director Ruth Hawk left her job after a negotiated settlement. In selecting a permanent replacement, town officials will look for complementary skills among the staff, Palmer said. For instance,

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the town might hire a landscape architect for the department. Meanwhile, Shipley is holding down two jobs, his and Hawk’s, which he jokes, “cuts down on nap time.” He plans to apply for the top job when it’s posted, saying, “we’ll see how it goes.” Shipley makes clear that it’s his department’s job to “help, not regulate people.” Building inspectors try to inform people why codes and subdivision regulations are important, he said. “Absolutely, we are here to help the people who

are looking to do business here,” said Palmer. “We look for ways to say, ‘yes, if’ rather than ‘no.’” Shipley cites Chicago, New York City and Savannah as examples of planned cities. “Planning grew out of a need to have standards and order of growth. Codes and ordinances are intended to help people. We want safe buildings and our roads to meet certain standards. We want trees in parking lots and standardized signage. It’s those little things that make people think this is a great place to live. And that supports property values. “Look at Tennessee towns with good planning: Franklin, Brentwood, Farragut. All of them are booming.” Land use plan: The number one item in the town’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan, adopted in De-

Mark Shipley, interim director Gary Palmer, assistant town administrator of community development cember 2012, was “Bring about a downtown.” How’s that coming? Not much has happened as the country pulls out of recession. Various sites have been mentioned as a downtown, the chief one being the property of former Mayor Eddy and Linda Ford adjacent to town hall. The 68acre tract went on the market in May for $14 million.

But the town is looking in another direction, voting to acquire the former Russell property at the intersection of Kingston Pike and Campbell Station Road. As the oldest house in Farragut, the property had appeal for preservationists. “It’s a very historic structure,” said Palmer. “Built pre-Civil War, we had a structural engineer ex-

amine it. There are huge 10-inch-square, hand-hewn beams in there. If done right, it could become the focal point for a town center.” But back to Mark Shipley. His office oversees both codes enforcement and planning. He said most enforcement is complaintdriven, but “if we see somebody out building a deck without a permit we’ll ask them to submit plans to be sure what they’re doing is safe for those who will be living there.” Currently, inspectors are learning the new energy code to help educate builders. The planning staff is responsible for administering the zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations and applicable sections of the municipal code. Doesn’t leave much nap time.

Westland Cove: It’s all about the density By Sandra Clark

John Huber made his best case for 328 apartments and a marina called Westland Cove, but a packed house was not swayed. If developJohn Huber ment comes to the 100-acre Melgaard farm, the neighbors want it to look like them – single family residential. Huber promised a second

neighborhood meeting before his proposed rezoning and use-onreview go to the county’s Metropolitan Planning Commission on Nov. 14. Last week’s forum drew Wayne Kline some 300 to Shoreline Church on Westland Drive. Attorney Wayne Kline led the opposition, asking for a show of hands of those

opposed. Virtually every arm was raised. “We’ve got a good plan and we’re looking for feedback,” Huber said, directing attendees to his website, w w w.Westlandcove.com/. (The Westland West Homeowners Association is communicating via http://stopwestlandcove.org/.) Huber showed an alternative concept plan that clear-cut to build 170 single family homes, but said that’s not the best practice and it doesn’t meet today’s demand for residential rental.

“Nationally, one-third of residents live in rental housing, and one-third of those are in apartments,” Huber said. “The Melgaard heirs want to sell property that’s been in their family for 150 years. Development will come.” Residents like Barbara Chandler cited traffic concerns. She called Fox Road where she lives “a horse trail.” Huber said he’s asked for a study of area roads to address broad needs. “There are existing issues that have nothing to do with us.”

Kline said opponents “have been together since the 1980s” when Pellissippi Parkway was extended across the Tennessee River and the interchange at Westland Drive was installed. “Your project is too dense. It disregards the southwest sector plan,” he told Huber. “We have relied on those (MPC-developed) plans to make the major investment of our lives (homes). Proper planning should include proper density.” After Kline’s tirade, Huber asked if he was finished.

“Can I speak?” “No, sir. I am not done. You will be hearing from me for years,” thundered Kline to applause. In the rear, a pocket of MPC commissioners listened intently. MPC is being asked to set aside its own sector plan to approve apartments in an area of single family homes. The trade-off is protection of two-thirds of the land. Way of the future or sneaky development ploy? We’ll see as this drama plays out.

’ROUND TOWN ■ Get in shape: Farragut Town Hall is the place to pump up the exercise this fall. A quick look at the calendar of events includes classes in Pilates, Yoga and Zumba, all at a reasonable fee. You can sign up at town hall and pay with cash, check or credit card. Info: www.townoffarragut. org. ■ Keep it safe: The town’s Fire Prevention Office and Knox County Fire Prevention Bureau are teaming up for a fire safety demonstration day for businesses and residents. Fire extinguisher demonstrations will begin at 9 a.m., with four being offered on Tuesday, Oct. 8 (10:30, 2 and 3:30). A workshop on safety and fire prevention begins at 7 p.m. ■ For bored kids: Fall break is coming up fast, and the town is offering four workshops to help keep kids entertained. Hosted by Bricks 4 Kidz, the sessions involve building and learning with Legos. Morning sessions on Oct. 17 and 18 will build on the popular Lego Minecraft and the afternoon sessions on those days will explore the world of superheroes. Children can attend one session or any combination. The camps are designed for ages 5 to 13, and the cost is $30 per child for each camp.

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■ Traffic Signal Enhancement: As part of the Capital Investment Program, the town is installing electronic countdown pedestrian signals at 23 signalized intersections. At a cost of $160,000, this project also includes the installation of pre-emption devices at intersections where they are not currently installed. These devices aid emergency vehicles by preempting the traffic signal’s cycle when they detect an emergency vehicle approaching, causing all other sides of the intersection to receive red lights. ■ Upcoming at Town Hall: Education Relations Committee, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8; Stormwater Advisory Committee (SAC), 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10; Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA), 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10; Personnel Committee, 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15; Farragut Municipal Planning Commission (FMPC), 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17; Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA), 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24.

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Hard at work arranging pictures is Sharon Davis, while Rachel Jones makes a Christmas card at a Faith Promise Crafters Connection workshop. Photos by Sherri Gardner Howell

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ered on a recent Friday to cut and paste and color. For Michele Stephens, coordinator of Crafters Connection, it was every bit as important a gathering as the Sunday morning service By Sherri Gardner Howell sively beautiful building on that welcomed 3,300. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a new person Faith Promise is a huge the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main campus church with a single-mind- off Pellissippi Parkway, a in the group tonight,â&#x20AC;? Steed mission. In an impres- group of five women gath- phens said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is part of

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our purpose â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to reach new people and to fellowship.â&#x20AC;? This crafting free-forall was slated to last until midnight, and none of those hard at work at scrapbooking and making cards looked ready to leave as the clock struck 10 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be here until the end,â&#x20AC;? said Rachel Jones. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is our time to work on our projects.â&#x20AC;? Those projects, said Stephens, usually include scrapbooks, making cards and needlework, but the event is open to anything â&#x20AC;&#x153;craftyâ&#x20AC;? that people want to bring to work on. Coming up for crafters at Faith Promise is Craftoberfest on Oct. 11-12. For women age 16 and older, the all-day and all-night event is $25 and includes dinner on Friday and breakfast on Saturday. It begins at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 11 Michele Stephens, Crafters Connection coordinator for Faith Promise church, looks at Joline Hepworthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scrapbook in progand ends at noon, Oct. 12. ress, which chronicles a family trip to the Grand Canyon. Info: 251-2590.

Newlyweds Sam and Erin Rosolina show off the certificate received by their cat, Apollo, at Church of the Saviorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blessing of the Animals.

With one shy dog hiding behind her skirt, 5-year-old Andie James introduces her pets, Ruger and Blaze, while her father, Animals, and associate pastor Leslie Etheredge hopes it Aaron James, looks on. Photos by Wendy Smith will be an annual event. Many churches hold similar ceremonies in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and lover ed Church of Christ recently of all creatures, Etheredge By Wendy Smith Church of the Savior Unit- held its first Blessing of the said.

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Community Services â&#x2013; Powell Presbyterian Church, 2910 W. Emory Road, will host a Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry on Saturday, Oct. 12. The parking lot will open at 6 a.m., and food will be distributed around 7:30. There are no pre-requirements to receive food. Volunteers are needed

â&#x2013; Bookwalter UMC offers One Harvest Food Ministries to the community. Info and menu: http://bookwalter-umc.org/

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Special services â&#x2013; Grace Covenant Baptist Church, 9956 Dutchtown Road, is offering a new schedule of service and Bible Studies: Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Adult and Senior Adult Bible Study, 8:30 a.m.; Morning Worship, 9:45 a.m.; Adult, Youth and Children Bible Studies, 11:15 a.m.; High School and College Student Bible Studies, 7 p.m.

The ceremonies are typically held in early October in conjunction with Francisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; feast day on Oct. 4. Creatures large and small came out for the event. Magnificent Satchmo, a 160-pound Great Dane, was the largest in attendance, and the smallest was a young cat named Apollo. Etheredge blessed each pet individually and gave them certificates. Pets and owners alike enjoyed treats after the ceremony. Pets who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t especially enjoy the company of

other animals received their blessings long-distance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every creature is important, and every creature is God-made,â&#x20AC;? Etheredge said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The love we give to a pet and receive from a pet draws us closer to all creatures. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re important to us.â&#x20AC;?

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Open dates are the best of times This week is an open date. Open dates are great. Tennessee almost never loses. Time off from regularly scheduled programming offers the opportunity to catch up with burning issues, whether to pay college football players by the hour, game or touchdown, whether they will unionize and go on strike if no cash is forthcoming and whether Arian Foster committed heresy in admitting he received under-the-table tacos as a Volunteer. Reactions to the Foster confession came tumbling into my e-mail box. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why would a supposed Vol for life kiss and tell?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;He never looked hungry.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;He must be starving for attention.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;What I remember most

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about Arian were his untimely fumbles.â&#x20AC;? Ouch! Considering Fosterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 650 carries, he did not fumble often but his drops were costly. Penn State and Florida returned loose balls for touchdowns. Miscues against UCLA and Auburn are still blamed for lost games. â&#x2013; Lane Kiffin has been available for a week and still no hint of employment. Wonder why nobody ever linked Lane with the Reggie Bush scandal at Southern Cal? He was in the neighborhood.

Do you think the next famous coach of the Trojans will keep ex-Vol Tee Martin as an assistant? â&#x2013; Stone engraver Buddy Mulkey has added a host of new names to the Tennessee lettermenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wall of fame. Old Vols, bless them, pay the bill. Be reminded that Pat Shires, Gordon Polofsky, Gene Moeller and Bob Davis devoted many, many hours to transform a dream into this forever monument. â&#x2013; Sixty years ago student spirit was thought to be very, very weak at the University of Tennessee. With a goal of waking up the echoes and bringing down the thunder, the UT Pep Club conducted a contest to choose the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first mascot. The winner was a perfectly formed blu-

etick coonhound â&#x20AC;&#x201C; friendly, active, intelligent. Tom Mattinglyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book about the Smokey lineage and what happened when is educational for the modern fan and a treasure for us old-timers. This is an unsolicited endorsement. â&#x2013; There is a movement among certain former athletes to capture a piece of the plump college pie. Focal point is the so-called Ed Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bannon lawsuit about dollars changing hands between EA Sports, the NCAA, member institutions and Collegiate Licensing Company. Ed, the former UCLA basketball player, and others who joined this legal chase say everyone seems to be profiting from video games except the studentathletes, whose likenesses drive the large industry.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Blessedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; money So (the Pharisees) asked him, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teacher, we know that you are right in what you say and teach, and you show deference to no one, but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to the emperor, or not?â&#x20AC;? But he perceived their craftiness and said to them, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Show me a denarius. Whose head and whose title does it bear?â&#x20AC;? They said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The emperorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.â&#x20AC;? He said to them, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then give to the emperor the things that are the emperorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and to God the things that are Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.â&#x20AC;? And they were not able in the presence of the people to trap him by what he said; and being amazed by his answer, they became silent. (Luke 20: 21-26 NRSV)

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countant. His profession is a peculiar mix of counselor, adviser, teacher, police officer, friend, lawyer and daddy. He knows more about peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives than anyone You find scoundrels ev- cream cones were hollow.â&#x20AC;? erywhere, I suppose. And as Recently, however, I have except their pastor or their Raymond Burr commented been disillusioned ... but, doctor. His clients trust and in one episode of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ironside:â&#x20AC;? first, let me give you some respect him. He is honest and forthright, compassionâ&#x20AC;&#x153;I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been disillu- background. sioned since I discovered ice My husband is a tax ac- ate yet firm, knowledgeable

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and thorough. He deals with people from all walks of life, and for the most part he is unfazed by what they say to him. One day, a man came to the office for Lewis to do his tax return. He had listed his gifts to the church (which are nontaxable â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no problem there), but had failed to include that money as income to begin with. Lewis said, in effect, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sorry, pal. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do that. You have to declare the income, and then you can deduct your gifts to the church.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, no,â&#x20AC;? the man objected. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I gave that money

The NCAA severed affiliation with EA Sports and is trying to escape the net. Several current collegians, attracted to the idea of sharing loot, joined the suit. Off to the side is developing idea of boosting scholarships to cover the actual cost of going to school â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an occasional date, iPhone 5, a full tank and sharper shoes. â&#x2013; Sharing proceeds with football and basketball players isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t totally illogical. I do believe they are the game. But how about crosscountry runners, golfers and rowers who generate no revenue? At most schools, they live off football profits. Should they receive supplemental pay? Dare not exclude women who spend much but earn little. The feds have a law to defend.

The next development is the formation of the National College Players Association, an advocacy group founded by former UCLA football player Ramogi Huma. It wants value added to scholarships, better health care for college athletes and the removal of NCAA restrictions on parttime jobs. This group is not yet called a union but it looks and sounds like one. If it is a union but fails to negotiate significant gains, how far away is the first college football strike? An hour before kickoff? After the band plays the national anthem? What happens to poor little ESPN? And what happens to fans in this forthcoming conflict?

to the church. It is blessed money, and does not count as income.â&#x20AC;? Now, in my church tradition, the offering is received by the ushers, laid on the altar table, prayed over and blessed by God. So it is true that money given to the church is blessed and used for the furtherance of the Kingdom. Even so, it still counts as income when the tax collector comes around. Then you can deduct it. I am surprised, shocked, and, yes, disillusioned when a fellow American (especially one who claims to be a Christian) cheats on his taxes. I may be weird, but I have never objected to paying my taxes. I am blessed to be an American citizen. I have earned a reasonable living, and I have enjoyed the pro-

tection and services of a stable government. I have also, at times, claimed my right to criticize said government. Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; point in his response to the Pharisees was that they owed their taxes to the much-hated Roman government, and that they also owed their tithes and their hearts and their souls and their very lives to God. It is a lesson we all need to hear and heed. As I write, our government has just shut down. (So much for a stable government!) My husband, however, assures me that October extensions are still due. So, perhaps the adage is true: the only sure and certain things in life are death and taxes! Well, death, taxes and the love, grace, and mercy of God.

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Pilot program has principal ‘fired up’ By Betsy Pickle South-Doyle Middle School principal Beth Blevins is fired up. She traveled with a group of Tennessee principals to Shanghai – which has one of the most successful and highly-touted education systems in the world – to observe and analyze the teaching method used there. And like a true red-blooded American, she found areas in which the USA is No. 1! “One of the things that I thought was profound was, they’ve been doing this for 10 years, and we already have a lot of things in place that it’s taken them 10 years to put in place,” says Blevins, who spent a week in China in September. She isn’t ready to rest on Tennessee’s laurels yet, by any means. Blevins was chosen, along with principals Alisha Hinton of Sequoyah Elementary, Cindy Bosse from A.L. Lotts Elementary and principals from eight other districts across the state, to pilot a program known as TPEG – Teacher Professional Educator Groups – funded through a grant through Race to the Top. One of the highlights of the Shanghai model is the focus on co-planning and then having teachers evaluate other teachers and provide feedback on what works and doesn’t work. “You revise that plan as needed, and you end up with a storable and shareable document that new teachers can access, that other schools can access, that’s been vetted through our kids.” Blevins emphasizes that the pilot program is one created with Tennessee students and U.S. culture in mind. “We’re not replicating the Shanghai model,” she says, adding that the TPEG model focuses much more heavily on collaboration. “What we’re doing is trying to distill the essence of what makes it work and how we can replicate that … embedded within what we’re already doing well so that teachers aren’t doing more. They’re able to work smarter, not harder.” Blevins and the other principals spent several days in June and July at Vanderbilt University for training before they went to China. They had to return to Nashville last week for debriefing. And they’re far from finished. “We have a year’s worth of work, plus,” she says. “The great thing about it is, you can continue with this. It will always be a refining process. It’s not just a one-time thing.” It took Blevins a long time to accept that she was born to be an educator. She didn’t want to go into what she

Beth Blevins (right) goes over Common Core plans with CDCA teacher Vikki Dillard. Photo by Betsy Pickle

saw as the family business. Her parents were both teachers until her father was lured into pharmaceutical sales. “I wanted to be a marine biologist. I was specifically focused on sharks, and I would buy all these books on sharks. I would write up these lesson plans to teach my younger sister all this information about sharks. “The teacher part of it was always there.” Blevins didn’t have much interest in being a high school student either. She lettered in swimming at Farragut High School, but by taking correspondence courses she was able to graduate shortly before her 16th birthday. She proved to her parents that she was ready for college by spending a quarter at David Lipscomb University, and they let her come back and go to UT. At first she tried to pursue her marine biologist dream. “That didn’t work very well. I went into nursing, but I faint at the sight of blood, or I did at that time, so one lab and I realized, ‘This is not for me. I can’t do it.’ I was trying to do anything but go into education, and I should’ve just gone along that path

all along.” She earned her bachelor’s degree in child and family studies. After college, she and her husband, Jeff, moved to Atlanta, and she ended up with a couple of jobs – managing a local rock band and training agents at an insurance company. The teaching bug bit in earnest, so she earned her certification at Kennesaw State University and started teaching kindergarten before returning to Knoxville. In Knox County, she taught at Chilhowee, Copper Ridge, Brickey, Beaumont Magnet and Northwest Middle and with Project Grad. Her jobs included Talented and Gifted, reading coach, literacy manager and assistant principal. Along the way, she earned endorsements in Gifted, Urban Specialist and Reading Specialist from UT and a master’s in supervision and instruction from Lincoln Memorial University. She expects to complete her dissertation before the end of this year to earn her Ph.D. “Most of the jobs that I’ve ended up in, the door’s been opened and I’ve been shoved through. I’ve mourned the loss of the job I was leaving and ended up finding out the job that I’m in is the one that was supposed to be there. I consider it divine intervention.

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“I’ve always felt like, whatever job you’re in, try to be as happy as you possibly can.” She’s found a special feeling at South-Doyle Middle. “When we put a challenge in front of us, everybody works together to get it done. The collaborative spirit is uncanny; it’s phenomenal. “There’s a sense of pride that runs very, very deep through every person at this school. They don’t just want the kids to succeed; they want the kids to succeed because they represent their families, they represent themselves and they represent the school and South Knoxville, and that is important. I love that about this school.”

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Zander Wood leans against his grandmother Dixie Trisler as they visit before Zander returns to class. Photos by S. Barrett

Anna Claire Loos waits in the lunch line with her granddad, Bill Kreis.

Grandparents Day at Farragut Intermediate Cole Fry visits with his granddad John Huff in the school foyer. Huff drove down from Somerset, Ky., specifically for Grandparents Day. “He’s worth it,” said Huff.

Sheila Dixon enjoys lunch with her grandson Tyler and her husband, Leo. Students and their grandparents were treated to specialties from the cafeteria at festively decorated tables in the lunchroom.

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Hardin Valley Academy advanced theater students Micha Haas, Kayla Leko, Sierra Palmer and (back) Logan Monroe play the lead roles in the upcoming performance of “Sense and Sensibility.” Photos by S. Barrett

A ‘rad’ version of ‘Sense and Sensibility’ Hardin Valley Academy Clark, who got the news on theater students are getting the phone while she was two history lessons at once. making dinner for a friend. “I burned that dinner black.” Clark has been teaching at Karns High for 29 of the 31 years she’s been a teacher. She has been involved in Sara Barrett the TFLTA for the majority of that time. Just like most teachers, she is humbled by the attention. Their upcoming perfor“I don’t feel like I deserve mance of “Sense and Sen- it. There are lots of other sibility,” originally written teachers who do amazing during the Victorian era, has things in their classes every been pulled into the 1980s day.” and is set in Los Angeles. Clark said she loves the “I was surprised that the French language because it cultural element of parents includes all of her interests. ‘marrying off’ their daugh- She is able to teach the lanters would translate (into guage as well as art, history the ’80s), but it did,” said and culture to her students. sophomore Micha Haas, And since she can’t seem who plays the role of Ed- to get enough of it, she’s ward Ferrars. taking a group of students Theater teacher Robert to France this summer for Warren said he always plans 10 days “so they can actutwo big performances each ally see things we’ve talked year with the students, and about and be exposed to ansince “A Christmas Carol” – other culture.” also from the Victorian era Clark will represent – is the second production, Tennessee in the national he wanted to do something search for America’s teacha little different with the er of the year, and is least Jane Austen classic. looking forward to talking The performers have en- in front of people, ironically. joyed using ’80s slang dur“It’s different talking in ing rehearsal and look for- front of adults. These kids are ward to wearing the big hair my family, and I don’t feel like and loud clothing of the era. I need to entertain them.” “Sense and Sensibility” will be performed 7 p.m. ■ Battles Saturday, Oct. 12, and 3 among friends p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, in the Hardin Valley Academy school’s auditorium. “The show is going to be senior Alex Hughes has totally ‘rad’,” said Warren. started a new club this year, AmtGard, for any student at “So don’t miss it.” who wants to join. Mostly, however, he says, ■ Clark named “I did it for the students teacher of the year with not a lot of other things Karns High School going on after school.” French teacher and Farragut On the flyers hanging resident Stephanie Clark has in the hallways, AmtGard been selected by the Tennes- is described as “medieval see Foreign Language Teach- battle simulation with foam ing Association (TFLTA) as weapons of all sorts in 16th its teacher of the year. century style.” So far, the “I was shocked,” said club has doubled after only a

Stephanie Clark couple of meetings. Hughes shows each member how to create a weapon using soft foam, panty hose and shipping tape wrapped around the handle of a golf club so it doesn’t actually inflict harm. “We make the weapons together.” Members donate $5 for the supplies. “It’s hard trying to accommodate on a McDonald’s budget.” Club member and junior Skye Hodge said she took karate previously and has always enjoyed combat. Although the boys outnumber the girls in the club, I got the feeling that the girls can hold their own. Hughes plans to break the group up into classes, which will compete against each other, leading eventually to role play with magical powers. “I’ve been made fun of for (this interest), but once people give it a try, they see how much fun it can be.” Hughes has been participating in battle simulation since the 8th grade and said he hopes to leave a legacy with the club when he graduates this year. He also hopes additional AmtGard clubs will start up at other high schools so friendly competitions can be held. Participants must be 14. When asked what he thinks may draw students to the club and battle simulation, Hughes smiles and says, “I honestly don’t know.” Club sponsor and English teacher Brooke Cunningham said Alex is a great role model for the club members. It is pretty impressive to see him keep the club meetings under control. For more information on AmtGard, contact Alex Hughes at wigglesthescout@gmail.com.

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Free Flu Shot Saturday Hat Day at A.L. Lotts A.L. Lotts 5th graders (front) John Michael Courtney, (back) Marina Siegel, Loralai Stevenson, Trevor Enneking, Jake Bishop and Grace Gerken display a myriad of hats after each paid a $1 donation to benefit the PTA’s Moms Anonymous. Photos by S. Barrett

Knoxville Catholic High School Interact members Nick Kelley, Hunter Kelley and David LaBine check in folks with Webb Upper School Interact member Taylor Boyer during Free Flu Shot Saturday at South-Doyle Middle School. The students volunteered to help the Rotary Club of Knoxville host the event.

SPORTS NOTES ■ Knox Youth Sports is holding signups for individuals or teams for winter basketball. The recreational draft leagues are for boys and girls age 4-12, and the recreational team leagues are for boys and girls age 7-12. Registration fees for all leagues range from $125 to $175. Info: 584-6403 or www.KnoxYouthSports.com. ■ Halls Community Park rec league basketball signups for ages 5 and up will be held 6-8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 21-22, at the Halls Middle School gym. Info: hcpsports@msn.com or hcpark.org. ■ Open league basketball signups for 4th and 5th grade boys and girls, and 6th and 7th grade boys will be held 6-8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 14-15, at Halls Community Park. Minimum of 8 players. Info: hcpsports@msn.com or hcpark.org.

HEALTH NOTES ■ PK Hope Is Alive Parkinson Support Group of East TN will meet 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, in the family life center of Kern UMC, located at 451 East Tennessee Ave. in Oak Ridge. A light lunch will be served. Info: Karen Sampsell, 482-4867; pk_hopeisalive@ bellsouth.net; or www.pkhopeisalive.org.

Undefeated champions The West Valley Middle School boys A soccer team was recently named champions of the highest division of the area middle school soccer league. With a record of 8-0, the team scored 45 goals and was only scored on one time throughout the entire season. Pictured are (front) team co-captain Will Lewis, Lucas Lavendar, Dylan Green, Alexander Richter, Randall Bishop, team co-captain Michael Tarantino, Stephen Carlevato; (back) Noah Carrigan, Colby Griffin, Cole Hilton, Carter Langford, Deneil Patel, T.J. Seaman, Jake Bryant, Derek Wenger and Luis Acurero. Photo submitted

SCHOOL NOTES trigonometry. Sessions are 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at Middlebrook Pike UMC, 7234 Middlebrook Pike. Call or text 388-1725 or email Charlene. tutors.math@gmail.com to reserve space.

Free tutoring is available ■ Free tutoring is available online for any student in Knox County from kindergarten through college. Visit www. tutor.com/tutortn and enter your Knox County Public Library card numbers to connect with experts for one-to-one homework help or tutoring sessions in online classrooms. You do not have to create an account to use the service.

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A.L. Lotts Elementary ■ Prepaid fall pictures will be taken for grades K-5 from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10; make-ups will be taken Wednesday, Nov. 6. The fall festival will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. The event is open to the public and will include bounce houses, carnival games, crafts and more. All money raised will benefit the school’s PTAfunded programs such as the

clinic and playground needs. Book fair week will be held Oct. 21-25. Kids on the Block will be at the school 8-10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15.

Farragut High ■ A pancake breakfast to benefit the Farragut Robotics Club will be held 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Chili’s on Mabry Hood Road. Admission is $5 at the door, or they can be purchased from an FRC member or by emailing jane.skinner@knoxschools. org. The robotics club collects used printer cartridges and old electronics. They can be labeled “FRC” and dropped off in the main building’s first floor office. Sign up to receive texts of important updates regarding college information, testing and events from the counseling office. For seniors, text @farraguths to 442-333-

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Farragut Primary ■ Spirit wear sales will take place through Oct. 30. Fall festival will be held 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12.

Farragut Intermediate ■ Flu mist will be given Friday, Oct. 11.

Northshore Elementary ■ The cross-country banquet will be held 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, in the cafeteria.

Parent conference and transition fair The annual Knox County Schools Parent Conference and Transition Fair will be held 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Central High School, 5321 Jacksboro Pike. Registration closed Friday, Oct. 4, at http:// engagement.knoxschools.org. This event is to help parents become more effective school-home partners to strengthen student academic success. This year, the parent conference is combined with the Knox County Schools Transition Fair for parents of students with disabilities. Admission is free, and child care for ages 3-11 is provided at no cost with advance registration. There will be workshops, a session on Common Core State Standards, an exhibitor area and a parent resource area. Registration is also available by phone at 594-9524.

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Cancer Support Community just held its annual fall luncheon and silent auction at The Foundry at World’s Fair Park. Many of Fansler Knoxville’s most philanthropic women (and a few men) showed up to shop for a good cause and enjoy a luncheon and fashion show. Keynote speaker was Vicki Kennedy, vice president of program development and delivery for Cancer Support Community Global Organization. The First Tennessee Foundation was proud to be a sponsor of this event. The Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee is part of a national nonprofit organization. Its mission is helping cancer patients and their loved ones enhance their health and well-being by providing professionally-led programs of emotional support, education and hope. They provide a full range of support services to cancer patients and their families in a comfortable, home-like setting – all completely free of charge. The Cancer Support Community began as the Wellness Community of East Tennessee thanks to the Young family: Rachael Young, her late husband

Robert, and his late brother Lindsay Young. Rachael, a cancer survivor herself, believed that Knoxville could benefit from having a comprehensive program of support and education for people with cancer and their loved ones offered at no charge. In October of 2010, The Wellness Community and Gilda’s Club became part of The Cancer Support Community. The Cancer Support Community provides psychological, educational and social support services for cancer patients and their families and friends. Their programs help cancer patients focus on quality of life, reduce stress and regain control of their lives. Services include support groups led by licensed psychotherapists, stress management sessions, educational workshops, a resource library, yoga classes, nutrition classes, cancerspecific and networking groups, and social events. The Cancer Support Community’s program is an adjunct to conventional medical treatment. The Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee continues to offer education and support programs. There have been many advances in the treatment of cancer over the past years, but the value of a supportive cancer community has remained consistent. Pam Fansler is president of First Tennessee Bank’s East Tennessee region.

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ORNL Cash Mob comes to Smart Toys Free money is usually a good promotion – especially for a bank or credit union. ORNL Federal Credit Union was giving away $20 on Oct. 3 to 30 families. The catch? You had to spend it at Smart Toys and Books in Franklin Square. The giveaway and shopping that followed were part of ORNL’s Small Business Counts Cash Mob program. The program selects a local business in a county where there are ORNL credit union branches, picks a day and invites the public to come shop locally. The $20 gift card to the store is an added incentive to shop. For more than 28 years, Smart Toys and Books and business owner Lynda Blankenship have been serving children and families in Knoxville with high-quality games, books, toys and

Landon Phillips and his mom, Kathryn, enjoy the toy displays at Smart Toys and Books. Photo by Justin Acuff

dolls. The store also specializes in parties for preschool children featuring popular themes such as: Harry Potter, Transformers, Tinker

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Pavlis grills Tennova rep on rezoning delay By Sandra Clark Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis was arguably the swing vote when Te n n o v a secured rezoning of land on Middlebrook Pike for a new hospital. That vote Nick Pavlis was on first reading, and when Tennova came to City Council last week to ask for a 2-week delay on second and final reading, Pavlis was mad. Council members have been bombarded by both sides, along with folks from North and East Knoxville who don’t want to see the old St. Mary’s closed. So Pavlis

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It was a perfect time for someone on the prevailing side, perhaps Pavlis himself, to move to reconsider the earlier vote. But he didn’t.

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Harnish is interim Rural/Metro manager Fire Chief Jerry Harnish has been named interim division general manager for Rural/Metro of Tennessee. Harnish has 33 years of experience in fire and emergency operations, including six years as fire chief in Knox County. He replaces former general manager Rob Webb. Harnish began his career as a firefighter and emergency medical technician with Rural/Metro in 1980. He rose through the Jerry Harnish fire department ranks and was named fire chief in 2007. As chief, he has been responsible for protecting 216,500 residents, operating 15 fire stations in Knox County, 12 of which house paramedic engine companies. He managed strategic planning for the department, disaster planning and response, budget and oversight of the chief officers.

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Dana and Robbie Jacobs and Julia Galanti look over some of the silent auction items prior to the close of bidding.

Jane and Bob Fisk sample some of the gourmet hors d’oeuvres.

It’s Lucky 13 for Rotary’s wine tasting By Sherri Gardner Howell

Welcoming members and guests at check in were chair Stephanie Myers and Becky Duncan.

What a gala evening! Rotary Club of Farragut pulled out all the stops with their annual Wine Tasting and Hors d’oeuvres, a fundraiser to help support club projects. Fox Den Country Club was filled with Rotary members and guests who enjoyed gourmet food, a large silent auction, tastings of interesting wines and plenty of catching up with friends on Tuesday, Oct. 1. It was the 13th annual for the wine tasting and dinner, and chair Stephanie Myers was feeling lucky as the evening began. Ticket sales before any pick-ups at the door already outnumbered

last year, with more than 160 sold. With two benefactors in Sam Taylor and Sam Mishu on board to help defray the costs of food and drink, the Wine and Hors d’oeuvres evening looked to be a success on all levels. The silent auction, put together by Ben Harkins and Tom Marsh, was also causing some spirited bidding. The wine tasting component of the evening had enthusiasts asking questions of the experts from Dixie Lee Wine and Liquors and enjoying trying some new “flavors.” Four Rotary cakes made an impressive dessert table, compliments of member Todd Galanti and the

Wine Tasting and Hors d’oeuvres chair Stephanie Myers, center, gives a big smile and thank-you to the event’s sponsors, Sam Taylor, left, and Sam Mishu at the event at Fox Den Country Club. Photos by Sherri Gardner Howell

Tom Hale, town attorney for Farragut, and David Smoak, Farragut town administrator, catch up at the Rotary event.

pastry chef at Costco. guests, including RotaFarragut president Tom ry district governor Ray King was there to greet Knowis and wife, Ann.

Poker party has serious mission By Sherri Gardner Howell The Rotary Club of Turkey Creek Rotary decided on a fun way to tackle their desire to contribute to a serious mission. The club was interested in making a donation to one of Rotary International’s flagship project, the mission to end polio. To raise money to help, the group held a Hold’em or Fold’em Poker Party on Sept. 13, with monies raised from the tourna-

ment, dinner and silent auction being donated to polio eradication. The tables at Faith Lutheran Church were rolling in chips as the evening started, following a supper of burgers and hot dog. New president Michael Goldsborough, aka “Maverick,” was decked out to deal at his table, and members and guests enjoyed an evening of Texas Hold’em and Rotary fellowship.

Just call him “Maverick.” Michael Goldsborough, new president for Rotary Club of Turkey Creek, was one of the dealers at the club’s poker party, a fundraiser and social. Photos by Sherri Gardner Howell

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Carol Dee and Jewel Stallions go through the buffet line before Turkey Creek Rotary member Nick Peterson, left, brought a couple of buddies for an evening of poker. Center is Ron Shelton and the poker games begin. at right, Joseph Ballard.

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Gill to head Friends of the Library Martha M. Gill, newly elected president of Friends of the Knox County Public Library, says she wants her tenure to be about “advocacy, authors and Martha Gill volunteers.” Gill, a retired English teacher at Webb School in Knoxville, has been a member of Friends since 2001.

“Friends can continue to build support of our library system by strengthening partnerships within our political and cultural community and by raising awareness of the value of the library to us all,” she said. “We can also foster a love of reading by recognizing the many talented authors with ties to East Tennessee. And, of course, we must maximize the talents, contributions and dedication of our nearly 800 members.”

Gill began her involvement as a volunteer editor for the organization’s newsletter. She is married to James E. Gill, former professor of English at UTKnoxville. Other new officers are Glenn Walter, past president; Bill Crosland, president-elect; Claire Serrell, secretary; and Marye Rose, continuing as treasurer. Info: Maggie Carini, 607-3122.

FARRAGUT NOTES ■ Farragut Rotary Club meets at noon each Wednesday at the Fox Den Country Club.

The Leonard family came to the Farragut Folklife Museum to accept an honor for their patriarch, ■ Free budget classes are held from noon-1 p.m. each third the late Mayor Bob Leonard. From left, bottom row to top, are Beth Bledsoe (daughter) and MaThursday at the Good Samaririe Leonard (wife); Jerry Bledsoe (son-in-law) and Maggie Bledsoe (granddaughter); Pat Leonard tan Center, 119 A. St. in Lenoir (son) and his friend, Sheri Towhig. Photos by Nancy Anderson

Honoring Bob Leonard

■ Memoir Writing Group meets 7 p.m. each second Thursday at Panera Bread, 733 Louisville Road. ■ West Knox Lions Club meets 6:30 p.m. each first and third Monday at Shoney’s restaurant at Walker Springs and Kingston Pike.

By Sherri Gardner Howell Honoring the past is what museums do. The Farragut Folklife Museum committee didn’t have to go too far back in history to pick a special person to celebrate at the group’s annual membership dinner on Sept. 30 at Farragut Town Hall. The late Mayor Bob Leonard was honored by the museum with a plaque presentation and a tribute covering his work with the town and his importance in starting the Farragut Folklife Museum. Malcolm Shell, a former committee member, longtime museum volunteer and Shopper-News columnist, talked about Leonard’s dedication to the town and love of the museum before making the presentation to the family and hanging the plaque in town hall. Leonard’s family was on hand to accept the plaque and hear the tribute. As one of the town’s founding fathers and sixterm mayor, Leonard’s vision for the town and the museum are evident in the

City. Everyone is invited. No preregistration is required. Info: annaseal@credibility.org.

HALLOWEEN EVENTS ■ Trail of Doom Haunted Corn Maze and Forest, Thriller Nights of Light, and The Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch at Oakes Farm, 8240 Corryton Road. Info: 688-6200 or www. trailofdoom.com.

Malcolm Shell, a former museum committee member and longtime museum volunteer, stands with Marie Leonard in front of a plaque honoring the late Mayor Bob Leonard.

community. He died in November 2012 at age 87. Leonard’s personal passion for history was the impetus for the creation of the Folklife museum, and he remained active with the museum until his death.

The Leonard family present for the event included his wife, Marie Leonard; daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Jerry Bledsoe; granddaughter Maggie Bledsoe; and sons Robert and Pat Leonard.

■ “Halloween Haunts and Haints,” 3-7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, at Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 West Governor John Sevier Highway. Tickets: $5. Trick or treating; children’s craft activities; games and spooky stories Info: 573-5508 or www.marblesprings.net. ■ “A Haunting at Ramsey House,” 4-8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorngrove Pike. Cost: $10 per person. Ghost stories, Halloween decorated cake contest, book signing by Dr. William Bass (Jefferson Bass) of The Body Farm and more. Info: 546-0745 or www. RamseyHouse.org under “Calendar.”

Nothing’s better than free golf … For 22 years, the town of Farragut has teamed with Putt-Putt Golf and Games for a free day of fun for Farragut kids. The community service event was on Sept. 16 this year, with more than 250 players already enjoying the free game by 4 p.m. Teeing up during his game is Jax McGinnis, with the help of his mom, Nicole. Above, Chelsey Riemann, Farragut public relations coordinator, and Marva Vaughn, owner Putt-Putt Golf and Games, enjoy the day. Photos by Sara Barrett

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Rise above the fall By Shannon Morris On Sept. 27, to kick off a brand new Friends and Family Initiative, former Tennessee Vols football player Inky Johnson spoke at Grace Christian Academy, bringing his message of faith, positive attitude, and perseverance through difﬁcult times. Johnson was a valuable member of the Vols football team, but on Sept. 9, 2006, he was the victim of a terrible hit on the ﬁeld during a game against the Air Force Academy. The injury did damage to the blood vessels and nerves in his right arm and shoulder, and eventually led to the loss of the use of his arm. Yet even though the injury cost Johnson his college football career, and a possible shot at the National Football League, he remains one of the most optimistic people one could ever meet. The entire student body of Grace Christian Academy was captivated by Johnson’s motivational speech which focused on keeping a positive outlook no matter what problems life deals out. He is a tremendous man of faith, trusting in God as his source of strength and purpose. This is a message that is vital for anyone to hear, and when it is delivered by a man with such passion and energy as Inky Johnson, that message is eagerly absorbed. One of the most incredible things Johnson continually reiterates is that, if given the chance to go back in time and reverse his situation, he would not choose to change a thing. The injury that, at the time, seemed so devastating was indeed life-changing, although in ways that Johnson could not have foreseen. Now, he sees his situation as a platform for motivating, encouraging and challenging audiences of all ages. Johnson’s book, titled “Inky: An Amazing Story of Faith and Perseverance,” shows just why this message is so important. Inky was raised in a good, but poor, home, and

Homecoming Queen candidates Kimberlee Palmer, Savannah McNelly, Annie Frazier, Shelby Lenderman, Ashlyn Bryant and Rachael Asher. Photo by Shannon Morris

Former Tennessee Vols football player Inky Johnson speaks to students at Grace Christian Academy. Photo by Kara McKamey was relying heavily upon football as his way out of that situation. Not only did this young man lose his dream of playing football at a professional level, he dreamed of providing for his family as they had never known. So much was riding on football that it seemed that this tragic event was a case of adding insult to injury. Yet, here he is, speaking to schools and groups about God’s greater plan for his life. In addition to Inky challenging our students to be strong in their faith, headmaster Rob Hammond also challenged the families and students to take part in improving campus life over the course of this year. This can be seen through a distinctively Christian environment, academic excellence and improving on the gifts God has provided. Hammond laid out three initiatives on Back to School night, which include constructing a new lower school playground, renovating the middle school science lab, and creating a state-of-theart Apple computer lab in the high school. Through the Family and Friends campaign that launches this month, a goal of $175,000 was placed before us. With everyone’s participation and partnership in the school, this goal can be attained. These facility improvements will ben-

eﬁt each child today and every student that will attend GCA in the future. If you would like to partner with GCA, please make inquiries to kbryant@ gcarams.org. Inky Johnson was a true inspiration to the GCA stu-

dents, and we pray that God continues to use this young man for his glory, as he used him on our campus to inspire and motivate our students. It is our prayer that we as a school can rise to the challenge as we continue to improve our facilities and our ability to educate the leaders of tomorrow.

Homecoming time at Grace By Shannon Morris Homecoming is a special time of year at every school. There is always an exciting football game to be played, and it’s a great time for the alumni to return to their old stomping grounds. It’s no different at Grace Christian Academy, and as the school continues to grow in enrollment, more and more graduates return to help us celebrate each year. This year, homecoming at Grace was held on Sept. 20, as the Rams football team played host to Harriman High School. The alumni were all recognized on the field, giving the fans and students of today a chance to honor those students who have come before them. The alumni were fed a delicious barbecue dinner, and each was given a lifetime pass to all future GCA athletic events. The Rams defeated Harriman in the game. The Homecoming Court was presented on the field, the culmination of a week of spirit events which included voting for members of the court. There was one representative chosen from grades 9-11, and three young ladies from the senior class were also selected. From those three, Rachael Asher was voted Homecoming Queen for 2013. These young ladies are fine representatives for our school.

Homecoming Queen Rachael Asher. One of the senior members of the Homecoming Court truly exemplified the spirit of Grace, in a unique and somewhat unusual way – she wasn’t even at Homecoming! Shelby Lenderman was selected as a representative of the senior class, but was on a mission trip to Honduras during the Homecoming festivities. Shelby is a terrific example of a young person being committed to the truly important things, even if it means sacrificing something as special as taking part in Homecoming, and she serves as a positive influence on the students at Grace.

Grace golfers win District Both Grace Christian Academy golf teams, boys and girls, won the district championship this fall. The girls’ team won their fourth consecutive district tournament, and all three members will advance to the state tournament. This was the first district win for the boys’ team. For the first time in GCA history, both teams pulled off a clean sweep in the district tournament. Pictured here are: (front) Luke Scealf, Conner Corcoran, Mitchell Stooksbury, Tim Morris, Jaxon Butler, Justin Tiemeyer; (back) coach J.J. Brown, Blythe Scrivner, Emery Ward, Mackenzie Hodge, assistant coach Jace Brown and coach Britton Spann.

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One inspiring story Evangeline “Red” Smith answers the twittering call of a hidden cardinal in her back yard, “I hear you!” she sings. The cardinal flies out from its hiding place in a tree and soars into a blue sky over North Knoxville. Red sighs deeply and takes it all in. Small pleasures like bird songs and sunny days and grass under her feet are things she’s been rediscovering this year. When she was 18, Red was introduced to narcotic pills by an older boyfriend. It was the first step in an addiction that lasted for 20 years. “I was a functioning addict,” Red recalls. “I held down a good job and “I feel alive!” says Red Smith. After years of being a prisoner inside her home, worked and took care of my home Red says she loves growing vegetables and herbs, planting flowers, and just life. But every moment that I wasn’t being a part of life. working I was taking pills.” She went to a hospital emergency Her addiction worsened after and got out of my pajamas once a room, telling the medical staff that two surgeries for cervical cancer week. It was that bad.” The final breaking point came that she didn’t want to live that way and then critical injuries from a near fatal car accident at Norris one Friday after her husband had anymore.” Lake’s Loyston Point. The result given her $600 to pay bills. The Red crash landed into the prowas chronic pain. When narcotic temptation to buy pills with the grams of Peninsula, a division of pills were prescribed to help her money was too great, and Red says Parkwest Medical Center. She redeal with that pain, Red was more she spent every dime. That week- ceived the care she needed and end, she binged on Oxycodone, found a safe place to recover. than happy to consume them. Red says things really began to Roxicodone and Somas. “I’m surprised I didn’t die,” Red Women in Treatment spiral downward after she lost her job, because it was more than just says. “From Friday afternoon to Women in Treatment is a group a job loss. It was an emotional loss Monday morning that’s all I did.” counseling program specifically for When the pills ran out, Red and the loss of insurance. Red’s women who don’t have insurance prior pill use, combined with the found herself in desperate shape coverage or who have exhausted prescribed medications for pain, and going through withdrawal. what coverage they’ve had. It’s left her a full blown addict with no Someone shared a pill with her to try to help – she crushed it and where Red started finding her way means to get her fix. So Red started buying pills on snorted it, but it still didn’t make back. Under the guidance of therapist the street and says most people her feel better. Lynne Sparrow, Red learned coping And that was the wake up call. would be surprised how easy that is. skills, she targeted what was fueling Red thought about all the drugs The pills kept coming and life went she’d consumed that weekend. She her addiction and learned what to on – if you could call it life at all. Once vibrant and fun loving, thought about the $600 she’d mis- do to keep from falling back into it. “My coping skill for 20 years was Red’s addiction pushed her into spent. She thought about her husto pop a pill, take a drink, smoke band, who was threatening to leave. depression. She eventually became a prisoner in her own home, living She also thought about a family some weed,” says Red. “I didn’t have member she used to share drugs any other coping skills.” from pill to pill. In the WIT program, Sparrow “I kept the shades drawn. I stayed with, who had started doing heroin. “I realized that if I had to put a covers a wide variety of ways to cope in this dungeon of a house and self medicated,” Red says. “I was lucky if needle in my arm to not be dope with addiction and all the emotional issues that tag along with it. I washed my hair and got a shower sick, I was through.”

Women in Treatment If you are a woman suffering from an addictive issue, you are not alone. Peninsula Lighthouse therapist Lynne Sparrow says substance abuse is the No. 1 health epidemic in the United States, and the number of women who die Lynne from addictionSparrow, related illnesses program is more than four therapist times the number of women who die from breast cancer. Peninsula Lighthouse can help keep you from becoming another statistic. The intensive outpatient program, Women in Treatment (WIT), provides a safe, compassionate, therapeutic environment with people who will help you work your way back to health. Sessions are conducted by a master’s level clinician Monday through Friday at the Peninsula Lighthouse campus, 1451 Dowell

Springs Blvd., in West Knoxville. This program covers a wide variety of topics, helping women beat addiction now and better their chances of staying clean and sober for the long run. ■ Relapse prevention ■ Self esteem ■ Conﬂict resolution ■ Parenting skills ■ Stress management ■ Body image ■ Symptom management/ mental health diagnosis ■ Communication techniques ■ Trauma ■ Relationship concerns ■ Co-occurring disorders Women in Treatment is funded by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and is appropriate for women age 18-64 who are in addiction. The women must be uninsured or have exhausted available insurance beneﬁts. If you think this program could be right for you, call Peninsula Lighthouse at 865-374-7262.

Sparrow encourages the participants to keep trying different coping mechanisms until they find one that works. Some of the things that worked for Red were breathing techniques, meditation and self massage to help her deal with the chronic pain she still endures. And gardening. Red, who is living in her childhood home, decided when springtime came she would make some things grow. She passionately began working in a flower bed, a lettuce patch, a vegetable garden and an herb garden. One year after she consumed enough drugs to kill herself, Red’s life was filled with living things that were growing and blossoming, just like she was.

The road to recovery Sparrow says the road to real recovery isn’t an easy one, or a quick one. “The program has a required minimum of six weeks,” Sparrow says, “but Red stayed for six months.” After the ﬁrst couple of months, Red started coming in with a list of things she wanted to talk about, ask about or work through. Everything she learned, she put in what she called her “toolbox.” She worked hard and didn’t stop working until she knew she was ready to face the world on her own. “It’s a wonderful thing as a therapist just to watch her,” Sparrow says, “to witness how hard she worked. It was absolutely amazing.” “She is so brave, so courageous, so strong, so motivated, so honest, so willing to get real with herself and other people, and here she is to share her story,” Sparrow says. “That’s why I do this job.” Hearing that unexpected praise, Red smiles and wipes her eyes, trying not to let emotion overtake her. It’s a reward for hard work and

encouragement for the hard work ahead. “My recovery is like a bubble,” Red explains. “It’s like my family is in this bubble, and if I let my guard down and do anything to jeopardize that bubble, it will burst and I’m going to lose everything that’s important to me.” Red’s primary care physician has her on a strict regimen of nonnarcotic pain medication. She takes what she is supposed to take and no more. The pain between pills can be difﬁcult to bear sometimes, but she says with the coping skills she learned in the WIT program, she’s found out that it’s worth the wait. “I think it’s amazing that this program is here for women who don’t have insurance coverage,” Red says. “There is help in this program. The support and the lifelong friends are worth the time and the effort.” Red recently celebrated the one year anniversary of her sobriety with a family camping trip to Loyston Point – the same place at Norris Lake where she’d had the wreck that sent her on that downward spiral 11 years ago. “The world was going on around me and I was passed out on the couch,” Red says of her life before recovery. “Now, I feel alive.” “If you’re truly ready for a life change, the WIT program has so many things to offer,” Red says. “Lynne is an amazing therapist and she can relate and help you through anything, no matter what it is.” “This is the most amazing program,” Red says. “If you’re ready to accept sobriety and live drug free, this program will change your life.” To ﬁnd out more about Women in Treatment or other recovery programs and help Peninsula has to offer, visit peninsulabehavioralhealth. org, or call 865-970-9800.

Mental Illness Awareness Week October 6-12, 2013 One in four East Tennessee adults experience some form of mental illness. Nationwide, 13.5 million people are diagnosed with chronic mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or major depression. Mood disorders such as depression are the third most common cause of hospital-

ization in the U.S. for ages 14 to 44. Ben Harrington, Director of the Mental Health Association of East Tennessee, says those serious mental illnesses cost America $193.2 billion in lost earnings per year, and adults with serious mental illness die, on average, 25 years earlier than other Americans.

If you think that you or a loved one may have a mental illness, don’t wait. Half of all chronic mental illness begins by the age of 14. Taking action now could make a big difference in quality of life and might even be a life-saving move. Find out more at www. mhaet.com.

Annual ethics workshop to be held Nov. 15 Peninsula, a division of Parkwest Medical Center, will host its 13th annual ethics workshop 1-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at Rothchild Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike in Knoxville. The topic is “Social Work in a Global Society: The Intersection of Ethics and Culturally Relevant Practice.” Information presented in this seminar will focus on the unique ethical challenges involved in working with ethnically and culturally diverse populations and their families. The presenter is Sandra J. Gonzalez, LCSW. She is currently an

evaluator, researcher and educator in the School of Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine, at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn. Gonzalez earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Austin Peay State University, a Master of Science in social work from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and is currently pursuing a doctorate in social work from The University of Texas at Austin. Among those who should attend are case managers, therapists, social workers, nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors,

marriage and family therapists, and drug and alcohol counselors who work in a variety of ethnically and culturally diverse settings. The workshop is presented in conjunction with the Tennessee Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. The cost is $65 per person for NASW members and $95 for nonmembers. Register by Wednesday, Nov. 6, by calling NASW-TN at 877-8108103 or visit www.naswtn.com to register online. Participants with special needs should register by Tuesday, Oct. 29, to allow for provision of services.

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TUESDAY & SATURDAY, OCT. 8 & 12 Farmers market The Dixie Lee Farmers Market is open 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Pinnacle at Turkey Creek (across from the theater). It is open 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 12, at Renaissance | Farragut.

TUESDAYS, OCT. 8-29 Pilates class A four-week Pilates class will be offered 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Oct. 8, at the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Registration and payment deadline is Monday, Oct. 7. Pilates is a mind-body exercise that works the whole body. The focus is on correct use of core muscles, spinal alignment and proper breathing. Pilates helps to reduce injury, recover from injury and promote muscular balance. Simon Bradbury is the instructor. Cost is $40. Cash, check and credit-card payments are accepted at the Town Hall or over the phone, 865966-7057.

THURSDAY, OCT. 10 Wade at luncheon The Farragut Business Alliance will host a Farragut Forum luncheon featuring Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Gary Wade at noon Thursday, Oct. 10, at Fox Den Country Club, 12284 N. Fox Den Drive. Wade will provide an overview and update on Tennessee’s timely judicial issues. The former Sevierville mayor also will share his insights into the community process taken to organize and launch the Friends of the Great Smoky Mountains, of which he is a cofounder and chairman emeritus. Tickets are $30 and include a seated lunch. Seating is limited. Registration deadline is Monday, Oct. 7, at www.farragutbusinesss.com.

FRIDAY, OCT. 11 ‘Toast to Style’ “A Toast to Style,” an artist reception and wine tasting, will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at Liz-Beth Gallery, 9211 Parkwest Blvd. The featured artist will be Darryl Steel, who specializes in watercolor and gouache. There will be a complimentary tasting of wines from around the world provided by Terrance Pate, general manager of Cedar Bluff Wine & Spirits. There will also be a silent auction and hourly prize drawings. For info, call 865-691-8129.

FRIDAY, OCT. 11 ‘Kidz Night Out’ “Kidz Night Out” will allow parents to enjoy their own night out from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. After leaving their age 5-13 kids with Bricks 4 Kidz staffers at the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive, parents can feel confident their children are getting plenty of attention and fun. Kids will be given structured playtime, lesson time and pizza. Cost is $30 for the first child, $25 for each additional child. Price includes a make-your-own Lego mini figure. Payment and registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 9. Cash, check and credit-card payments (in person or by phone at 865-966-7057) are accepted. For info, call 865-966-7057.

SATURDAY, OCT. 12 SWAP at Knoxville Christian School SWAP – Savvy Women Avoiding Purchase – will host a home-goods swap on Saturday, Oct. 12, in the elementary gym at Knoxville Christian School, 11549 Snyder Road.

Participants bring items they are no longer using to trade. Any items left at the end will be donated to local families in need. Recommended items include furniture, seasonal décor, drapes, curtain rods, frames, dishes, serving pieces, clean linens, wreaths, chairs and small working electrics. Things like mattresses, sofas and recliners that aren’t easily sanitized should not be brought. More info is at www.swap-savvy.com. Participants may bring up to 40 items, which will be organized into small boutique areas. A $15 fee is requested to help cover the cost of running the event. A RSVP is not mandatory but is appreciated. Drop-off is available 8 a.m.-noon. The swap is 1-3 p.m. All leftover items should be removed by 3:30. At 3:45, families in need and KARM will pick up any remaining items.

SATURDAY, OCT. 12 Fire prevention festival The sixth annual Knox County Fall Fire Prevention Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, in the Turkey Creek Medical Center parking lot, 10820 Parkside Drive. The free event will feature specialized emergency vehicles from the Knoxville Volunteer Emergency Rescue Squad, Knoxville Fire Department, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Karns and Seymour volunteer fire departments, Rural/Metro Fire Department and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The sheriff’s office helicopter and bomb squad robot will make special appearances. There will be live fire and life safety demonstrations; car-seat check-ups (11 a.m.-1 p.m.); an interactive boating-safety simulator; answers about home fire extinguishers; games; and children’s activities. Proceeds from food concessions will go to Knoxville’s Kerbela Shriners to help East Tennessee children with access to specialized medical care.

SATURDAY, OCT. 12 The Old Concord Fall Festival will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Concord Presbyterian Church, 11000 2nd Drive. There will be an antique car show, a bake sale, children’s activities, live music and entertainment, a silent auction, a quilt show, vendors and food.

SATURDAY, OCT. 12 Ride for Jan The second annual Ride for Jan will start at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Biker Rags, 10609 Kingston Pike. Dubbed “Hogs and Horses,” the ride will be open to motorcycles and Mustangs from all eras and will travel 100 miles through the countryside with a police escort. Martel United Methodist Church of Lenoir City founded the ride last year in honor of church member Jan Sica, who lost her fight with breast cancer in February 2012. Funds raised by the ride were used to make Sica’s longtime dream of building a church and school in Kenya come true. Proceeds from this year’s event will be split evenly between the Jan Sica Memorial Church and School in Kenya and Susan G. Komen Knoxville and Martel United Methodist CIA fund. A donation of $15 per driver and $5 per passenger is requested through PayPal. Visit www.rideforjan.com for details. On-site registration also will be accepted. For more info, contact Tisha Wright, swapsavvy@ gmail.com.

THURSDAY, OCT. 17 Jewelry-making class The Town of Farragut is offering a beginning jewelrymaking class at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. The class is open to ages 13 and up. Instructor Sheila Akins will show students how to make a bracelet and earrings. Cost for the two-hour class is $35, with all supplies included. Cash, check and

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Bricks 4 Kidz will offer four camps for students age 5-13 during fall break at Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. The camps reinforce S.T.E.M. principles. Mining & Crafting Session 1 is 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, Oct. 17, while Mining & Crafting Session 2 is 9 a.m.-noon Friday, Oct. 18. Super Heroes Academy Session 1 is 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, and Super Heroes Academy Session 2 is 1-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18. A child attending both sessions either day may stay during the lunch break but must bring their own lunch. All sessions are stand-alone. Cost is $30 per child per session. Cash, check and credit-card payments are accepted at the Town Hall or over the phone, 865-966-7057. Registration and payment deadline is Monday, Oct. 14.

THURSDAY, OCT. 24 9Round Kick-a-thon 9Round Knoxville, 10612 Hardin Valley Road, will hold its second annual Kick for the Cure, a kickboxing kick-a-thon, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, to benefit Komen Knoxville. Both members and nonmembers are invited to participate. The goal is to reach 10,000 kicks in one day. 9Round Knoxville will donate one cent for every kick to Komen Knoxville. A limited number of T-shirts will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting Komen. Straight donations will be accepted as well.

FRIDAY, OCT. 25 Farragut’s 17th annual Freaky Friday Fright Nite will take place 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at Mayor Bob Leonard Park, 301 Watt Road. The event provides a safe place for children to have Halloween fun while benefiting the Knoxville Ronald McDonald House. Local nonprofits, community groups and businesses will distribute candy and other goodies to area children as they safely trick-or-treat along the walking trail at the park. The event is free, but participants are asked to donate one of the following for the Ronald McDonald House: food items including individually wrapped chips, crackers (cheese and peanut-butter varieties), snack cakes and granola bars, mayonnaise, canned chicken, tuna, chicken broth and cream soups, pie filling and fruit cups; household items including kitchensized and large trash bags and Styrofoam coffee cups; and gift cards to grocery and hardware stores and gas stations. Cash donations also will be accepted. Collection stations will be set up next to the cookie-decorating station and next to the entrance from the Harrison Road parking lot.

SATURDAY, OCT. 26 Mask-making class The town of Farragut is offering a mask-making art class for kids from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, in the Community Room of the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Children age 7 and up can create a one-of-a-kind mask for Halloween starting with a plaster mold of their own faces. It’s up to each artist whether the mask will be funny or scary. The instructor is Angela Polly. Cost is $10; all supplies are included. Registration and payment deadline is Monday, Oct. 21. Cash, check and credit-card payments are accepted at the Town Hall or over the phone, 865-9667057. Payment must be received within five business days of registration to avoid being dropped from the class.

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Talent to spare LaKeta Booker started singing as a little girl in church and school, but says she really found her voice through acting. And, like many gifted performers, the Karns resident credits her beginning to a special teacher.

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Singer-actor LaKeta Booker will appear as Nurse Savannah in the movie "Laughing at the Moon," in theaters this spring.

Singer-actor LaKeta Booker

Carol’s Corner “My first grade teacher at Knoxville Baptist Christian School, Mrs. Davis, entered me into a forensics competition and I took home the trophy,” she remembers. “I guess you could say that’s when I knew I had something special. “She believed in me. I’m so thankful to her, and I’ll never forget what she did.” If you’re an “American Idol” fan, you remember Booker as a finalist in 2003’s competition. Ten years later, her memories are still vivid. “My mom, my brother and I drove to the Georgia Dome in Atlanta for the preliminary audition. The crowd was a massive 80,000-plus and I remember it sounding like a swarm of buzzing bees! “We slept on air mattresses and got up the next morning around 8 to audition. There were tables of judges all lined up on the field. They got to me around 4 that afternoon. It was both tiring and exciting.” Were there any surprises? Anything the average viewer might not realize?

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Local performers Kelle Jolly, LaKeta Booker and Lar’Juanette Williams in the Cumberland County Playhouse production LaKeta Booker on "American Idol" of “Dreamgirls” “The producers and executives pretty much know what they want before they even get started with auditions.” Her rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” impressed the judges and she advanced to the next round. Soon she heard those magic words, “You’re going to Hollywood!” She made it to the top 30 finalists. “It was great. I wouldn’t trade anything for my experience and the exposure.”

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As you might expect, talent like Booker’s comes honestly. “My mom’s side of the family – including her – is very musical. Everyone sings, plays an instrument or both.” Booker’s eight-year-old daughter, a talented piano student, already shows a natural flair for performing. Speaking of her own childhood, Booker says, “My dad was a pastor – the Rev. Elbert L. Booker of St. John Missionary Baptist

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Church in Knoxville – so I grew up in church. It’s the foundation of who I am.” In addition to singing, she took lessons in piano, flute and piccolo, and was a big fan of Whitney Houston and Salt-n-Pepa, among many others. After graduation from West High School and her experience with “American Idol,” she went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies at UT Chattanooga. But she never stopped performing.

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She’s had starring roles in “Dreamgirls,” “Hairspray” and “Return to the Forbidden Planet” at the Cumberland County Playhouse and was part of a seven-part ensemble for the popular Christmas celebration “Circus Conelli” in Zurich, Switzerland. In 2012 she toured with Robin Givens in the show “In Love with Tyrone.” She will also play Nurse Savannah in the movie “Laughing at the Moon,” due out next spring. On top of all this, Booker keeps up with twin girls, born in 2011. Their musical genes are already evident. “They love to play the piano,” says their grandmother Denise Booker, “and they get jealous when I’m helping their older sister with her piano practice.”

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LaKeta’s latest creative venture is a collection of handmade beaded bracelets. “Each piece is uniquely designed,” she says, “and each evokes a certain personality; hence a name – “The Forbidden Fruit,” “Miss Priss,” “Cosmic Heat” – is created. The possibilities are endless! “Creativity – it’s what I do,” she laughs. “You want it? I can make it!” The jewelry can be found under “Arm Peace” on Instagram.com. As we were wrapping up our interview, Booker got a call back from an audition. She’s up for a part in the off-Broadway production of “Sisters” and must be in New York early next week. It’s all part of the game for this rising star. Send story suggestions to news@ShopperNewsNow.com

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he wraparound front porch is perfect for sitting – close enough to the sidewalk to wave at neighbors strolling by, far enough away for private conversation – shaded by a leafy moonflower vine bursting with dozens of fat, night-blooming buds. Just inside the front door, the wide central hallway is spacious and sunny with heart-of-pine floors reflecting puddles of light from the clerestory windows just beneath the 11-foot-high ceiling. An Eastlakeinfluenced staircase, its bright wood liberated from 15 layers and 100-years worth of white paint, commands the eye to the left of the front door. The dining room features a built-in floorto-ceiling cherrywood china cabinet crafted by master cabinetmaker Dan Duncan. The hallway to the kitchen and den is an art gallery where original paintings and sculpture are displayed. An 1890s French vanity made of heart pine and marble from an Atlanta antique store graces the lavatory just a few steps away from the 8-foot-tall kitchen doors. There’s a gas fireplace and a big-screen TV in the combination den/home office next to the kitchen, which features a commercial-grade gas range, custom cabinetry and ample countertops. Upstairs are four bedrooms and another bath and a half. Out back there’s a screened-in porch adjacent to a deck overlooking a splashing fountain and formal garden. Plantings of hydrangeas, roses and ferns line the walkways, and a pair of towering weeping yaupon holly trees frame a utility building. It’s hard to believe Bob and Melynda Whetsel never meant to live there. Bob, who is director of redevelopment for the

Melynda and Bob Whetsel sit on the front steps of their restored Victorian home in Knoxville’s Fourth & Gill neighborhood. Photos by Ruth White

city of Knoxville, lost count of the restorations they’ve done in historic Fourth & Gill. Melynda, a retired art teacher and a professional artist with an eye for design (many of the paintings in the house are her own, or done by her students), says she’s counted at least a dozen. She’s the one who discovered the little Victorian neighborhood in northeast Knoxville back in 1979. Melynda is an Erwin native and UT graduate who was teaching art and coaching tennis at Bearden Middle School when she met Bob, who grew up in Kingsport and moved to Knoxville in 1974 after getting his degree at Emory & Henry College, where he played football. He was teaching history and government and coaching football and tennis at Bearden High School. Their first date was a tennis match. Melynda won (Bob says that’s because he was a novice and Melynda had grown up with a tennis court in her yard). Anyhow, they clicked, and were married in 1978. They’d been looking for a house for a while when Melynda went to an in-service seminar at Zeke & Dan’s, a neighborhood restaurant and bar in a restored Victorian house on Fourth Avenue (now known as Sassy Ann’s). She fell in love with the big trees, wide sidewalks and affordable houses. “I came home and told Bob, ‘I found this little Victorian neighborhood.’ We went down to look at it and parked in front of the neighborhood center. I was afraid to get out,” she said, smiling at the memory. It wasn’t long before they bought a house and started swinging hammers. They also got involved in the neighborhood, which was changing fast, thanks to an influx of young urbanites who were committed to historic preservation and building a community. “When we got here, nobody much wanted

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to live in this neighborhood, but pretty soon, a lot of people just like us started moving in. None of us were ‘from here.’” Melynda said. Until last year, there had been a Whetsel on the board of directors of the neighborhood association every year since 1982. Melynda served three terms as president and presided over the neighborhood’s first tour of Homes in 1990, which

helped change the perception of the area. Years went by, and the Whetsels stayed in the community they helped to build, joining in neighborhood cooperatives to turn eyesores into new homes for new neighbors. It couldn’t have surprised any of their neighbors when the Whetsels bought the run-down Queen Anne across Luttrell Street from the home where

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as a selling point. Now we are the ones who get to enjoy it.â&#x20AC;? Or, as Bob puts it, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We bought it to sell, but we got financially and emotionally connected.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We bought it Dec. 6, 2005,â&#x20AC;? Melynda said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I came over and Glass doors lead into the Whetselsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; renovated kitchen. hung a wreath on it.â&#x20AC;? The two-story Queen Anne was built in 1890 as a single-family theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d raised their son, Jack. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We built it for somebody else,â&#x20AC;? dwelling. Converted into a fourMelynda said she had a family she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We intended to go for plex in the 1920s, it was vacant in mind when they started work- the historic tax credits, and we and falling in on itself by the time ing on the house at 1015 Luttrell. wanted lots of bells and whistles the Whetsels took ownership.

The homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eastlake-inspired staircase was hidden under 15 layers of paint prior to restoration.

They spent the next two years working on it, tearing out paneling and dropped ceilings. It was a huge job, because of the sad shape the house was in and because it turned out to be deceptively large â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4,000 square feet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did a gut rehab,â&#x20AC;? said Bob, who did much of the work himself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Took it right down to the studs.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were years and years of wallpaper and paint, wallpaper and paint, with paneling over it,â&#x20AC;? Melynda said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The floors were vir-

gin timber, heart pine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all original except the back den. We had to use that wood to repair pieces of flooring. Every piece of wood in front is original to that room till you get back to the kitchen. Then itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Welcome to the 21st Century!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;? This is the Whetselsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; third home on Luttrell Street. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And it may not be our last,â&#x20AC;? Bob said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to need to get into a smaller house one day.â&#x20AC;? But in the meantime, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to enjoy the bells and whistles.

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t has been said time and time again that home is where the heart is. This is especially true when it comes to family and togetherness. The home is where we create so many cherished memories with friends and loved ones. Therefore, it is important to put a little extra time and consideration into the living areas of the home since they often function as the gathering place for everyday and special occasions. The first step in the creative process should always be some careful planning. “One of the most important things to do first when planning any room or area in the home that will be used heavily by the whole

family is to determine traffic flow and activity zones, such as conversation areas, media viewing and tech areas,” says Carol Raley, local interior designer. “This will enable you then to establish furniture layout.” Once the planning process is complete, it is on to the next step which is adding furniture and fi xtures as well as personal touches. “Furniture should be in scale for the space in which it is to be placed, with room for a table or surface near each piece for drinks, remotes, and light-

ing,” Carol says. Be sure to take your lifestyle into consideration when making these selections. For instance, if you entertain often and need to accommodate a large number of guests, it is important to maximize your seating options. The planning process will vary slightly depending on which area of the home you are working on. Though the basic considerations will be similar, some areas require special attention during the design portion of the project. Many

homeowners are now including specialized media rooms in their homes in order to create a special space for family entertainment. “For a dedicated media room, sound insulation is important to keep noise in other parts of the home to a minimum. (In a theater room I designed), which was created in a previously unfinished basement, the walls were insulated and then covered with decorative fabric panels inside decorative mouldings,” Carol says.“This treatment was not only functional,

but beautiful as well.” It is also critical to take some time to research which television and sound equipment best fits your needs and budget. Seating choices are also key in achieving the look you want. For those looking to create a true movie theater feel, stadium seating is a great option. If a more casual look is your goal, a comfortable sectional can even be a great affordable choice. As with any home improvement project, personal style and budget play

an important role in the process of designing an ideal living space for the family. There are many online resources available to help you get a feel for what type of look you are aiming for in the early stages of the project. For many, enlisting the help of a professional is also a wise investment and can make the process much smoother in the long run. Enhancing the living space in your home is a great way to encourage that extra quality time with those you care most about.

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oday’s technology makes those pesky tasks of washing, drying and folding your beloved garments easier than ever before. Gain inspiration for a laundry room update with cutting-edge solutions that work hard to get your clothes squeaky clean and may even make the chore fun.

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Newly constructed homes are starting to include laundry rooms with all the bells and whistles. For those wanting to be entertained while fold-

appliances. Though HE models typically cost more upfront, consumers can save money over the life of the product because they use less energy and water. These washers, such as the GE HE topload washer, spin clothes at a higher speed, thus removing more moisture. This cuts down on time and energy used with a dryer. For more information, visit www.geappliances.com.

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dole out the right amount of detergent based on soil level, fabric and cycle type. The feature can even store up to a two-month supply of laundry detergent and softener inside the washer. A built-in stain removal guide tackles common clothing stains such as oil, grass and dirt, while a steam option relaxes fabric and helps loosen set-in stains.

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as appliance manufacturers roll out bright and cheerful appliances, such as ruby red and champagne. The home trend of grey has also hit the laundry room as more subdued and classic shades, such as metallic

carbon, are gaining popularity.

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Utility sinks are a must for laundry rooms of larger families or for those outdoorsy individuals who tend to get a little dirty. Many new sinks offer soap dispensers, while higherend versions offer a handsfree option for both the dispenser and the faucet. Some models even include spa-type water jets with special settings that blast stains and debris from garments based on the nature of the fabric.

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aving trouble keeping your home comfortable yearround? You’re not alone. The average mid-size U.S. home has a staggering half mile of gaps and cracks that outside air, including dust and allergens, can infiltrate and that inside, conditioned air can leak out of, according to the Air Barrier Association of America. Just as you wouldn’t want to leave a window open in winter or summer, you don’t want to let gaps and small holes around windows, doors, plumbing penetrations and electrical outlets go unaddressed. By doing some straightforward air sealing and insulating projects around the home, homeowners can typically save up to 30 percent on home energy costs, according to the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET). Even if you’re not that handy, you’re in luck. Sealing your home is as simple as knowing your 1,2,3’s and ABC’s. All you need to get started: ■ One sealant: An inexpensive product can do the trick. Opt for a versatile sealant, such as Great Stuff Insulating Foam Sealant, to tackle a series of sealing projects around the home. ■ Two Hours: It only takes a couple of hours to seal all those gaps and cracks that cause drafts in your home. Doing so will permanently increase the comfort, performance and energy-efficiency of your house. For a complete home sealing project checklist, visit www.GreatStuff.dow.com/ pdfs/checklist.pdf. ■ Three Locations: Three key locations will be impacted the most by air sealing projects – the attic, basement and central living space. So where should you start looking? An easy trick to remember is the ABC’s of air sealing:

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• A is for Attic: The attic is one of the main places in the home you’re likely to lose heat. So in addition to adding insulation, seal around the attic door to help keep air from escaping. You’ll keep heat inside your living space and make your family comfortable yearround by sealing the attic tightly to prevent drafts. • B is for Basement: It’s damp, dark and cold, and often one of the largest air leakage culprits in the home. It’s also the most accessible, making it an excellent place to start sealing to prevent cooler air from seeping into the rest of your house. • C is for Central Living Areas: Don’t neglect the most trafficked areas of your house where you eat, sleep, watch TV and

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