Farragut Shopper-News 100812

FARRAGUT www.ShopperNewsNow.com

|

www.facebook.com/ShopperNewsNow

Place

Home Edition Special Section Find tips for home protection, home decoration, home repair and more in “My Place.”

➤

See the special section inside

Coffee Break There’s UT football. There’s world futball (soccer). And then there is Will Albrecht’s passion: Rugby football.

Will, a 2000 graduate of Farragut High School, is the town of Farragut’s October Employee of the Month. He is an equipment operator in the Public Works department, which is Farragut’s largest department. Will gets to see a lot of Farragut, especially the parks, sports facilities and recreation areas. What he likes to see the most is people playing rugby.

Meet Will over a Coffee Break.

➤

See page A-2

Cheap trip to Starkville Based on the assumption that many Shopper-News readers have never been to Mississippi State for a late-night football game, and may not go, here is a virtual trip without charges for travel, food, lodging or tickets. Sit back and let Marvin West be your tour guide.

➤

See Marvin’s story on page A-5

Farragut Faces One set of pancakes coming out of the kitchen at Farragut Aubrey’s on Sept. 22 could have used a candle.

➤

See Sherri’s story on page A-3

Index Coffee Break A2 Sherri Gardner Howell A3 Government/Politics A4 Marvin West/Lynn Hutton A5 Faith A7 Dr. Bob Collier A8 Miracle Maker A9 Kids A11,12 Business A13 Calendar A14 Health/Lifestyles Sect B

10512 Lexington Dr., Ste. 500 37932 (865) 218-WEST (9378) news@ShopperNewsNow.com ads@ShopperNewsNow.com GENERAL MANAGER Shannon Carey shannon@ShopperNewsNow.com EDITOR Sherri Gardner Howell gardners@tds.net FARRAGUT REPORTER Suzanne Foree Neal papernews@tds.net ADVERTISING SALES Jim Brannon brannonj@ShopperNewsNow.com Debbie Moss mossd@ShopperNewsNow.com Shopper-News is a member of KNS Media Group, published weekly at 10512 Lexington Drive, Suite 500, Knoxville, TN, and distributed to 33,237 homes in Farragut, Karns and Hardin Valley.

October 8, 2012

Leading losers Nurses slim down, help patients on same path

By Suzanne Foree Neal Lisa Layman and Jo Ann Miller are successful losers and proud of it. Between the two of them, they have lost 305 pounds, and the nurses are now shining examples for their patients.

Layman and Miller have traded their respective size 28 and 32 clothes for sizes 2 and 6 after having bariatric weight loss surgery.

Now they are part of the team at the Tennova Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Turkey Creek Medical Center. The Center is designed to help patients who are unable to sustain significant weight loss, have weightrelated medical issues and are ready for a healthier life.

Layman, 43, said her “wake-up call” came with a diagnosis of Type II diabetes shortly before Christmas in 2010. “I knew then that I had to lose weight and keep it off,” she says. “For years I had tried and would lose weight, but I always gained it back, plus more. I finally got to my highest weight of 212 pounds on my 5-foot body.”

Miller, 48, always had a weight problem, packing on pounds through high school and college to a high of 220. When it comes to diet plans, she’s tried them all: Atkins, Weight Watchers, grapefruit, liquid protein, cabbage soup and diet pills. She finally reached a top weight of 360 pounds, then dropped 60 before a talk with her doctor led her to Dr. Steven Boyce and weight loss surgery. Layman also is Boyce’s patient.

Just as Miller got up the nerve to have the procedure, she suffered a grand mal seizure. For six months she couldn’t drive, and her family had to take her everywhere. To add to her misery, she gained 35 pounds. She was finally able to have her surgery in July 2010. “None of it is easy,” she says of the surgery and learning a new way to eat and live.

“I don’t eat biscuits or fried foods,” she says. “I very rarely eat any fast food, don’t drink carbonated drinks and try to eat healthy.

I still keep a food diary and count my proteins, calories, fat grams and carbs.”

Lisa Layman and Jo Ann Miller have lost 305 pounds between them after bariatric weight loss surgery. They’re now part of the team at the Tennova Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Turkey Creek Medical Center. They are both “wearing” Miller’s size 32 pants.

Layman is now a size 0-2, and Miller wears a size 6. Photo by S.F. Neal

For Miller, some of her happiest experiences have been things others take for granted, like buying clothes off the rack and sitting in regular chairs with arms. “When I first started losing weight and buying smaller clothes, they didn’t feel like they were my clothes because they were so much smaller.”

Layman says the surgery was not an easy choice but one she would make again without hesitation. “I have had no complications related to the surgery, and I’m happy to say it reversed my diabetes. I’m also off my blood pressure meds and CPAP machine for sleep apnea.”

Five months after her surgery she ran in the Covenant Health Half Marathon. “Not bad for someone who one year before was morbidly obese and out of shape,” she says, adding that she’s going to run a full marathon in January in Charleston, S.C. The duo felt so strongly about the life-changes that came with their decisions to have the bariatric surgery that they went to work at the surgical weight loss center when there were openings.

“I feel I have been blessed to have the opportunity to work with people beginning their journey,” says Layman. “I hope I can provide some firsthand knowledge and maybe some inspiration.”

The hardest part for her is learning every day how to deal with stress and emotional eating. “Those don’t go away because you have the surgery. The surgery is a tool. If you don’t use it right, you won’t lose it and keep it off.”

Turkey Creek Medical Center will open a nine-bed area specifically for bariatric patients in November. Doctors will offer singlesite robotic surgery, an advanced minimally-invasive surgical technique in which the surgeon operates through a single incision in-

A banner idea

By Suzanne Foree Neal The town of Farragut has been dropping hints to area schools that showing appreciation would be appreciated. The Farragut/Knox County Schools Joint Education Relations Committee has decided to help its schools do just that.

At a meeting on Oct. 2, committee chair Mark Littleton told the group that Alderman Ron Honken would like the schools that receive $22,000 each from the town to acknowledge town support in a highly visible location at each school, preferably with a banner.

Honken doesn’t care what the banner says, as long as it has the town seal on it, reported Littleton.

Honken has long expressed a desire for the town to get some sort of

39* Introductory 1-hour massage session

$

twitter.com/shoppernewsnow

A great community newspaper

VOL. 6 NO. 41

IN THIS ISSUE

|

recognition for its annual support of schools.

With an eye toward making it easy for the schools to comply, committee members checked banner prices around town and found the “low bidder” was Jill Hudson’s design students in the Career and Technical Education department at Farragut High School.

Students have done work for the town before and already have the seal. Committee member Nancy Wentz said Hudson estimated the cost for a 4-by-6-foot banner at around $75. Design students would get experience working on a project, and schools would get a banner deal – a winwin for everyone. Schools can come up with any design and

stead of the traditional four or more laparoscopic incisions. Not all patients will qualify for this procedure, and there are several types of bariatric surgery.

For information, contact the Tennova Center for Surgical Weight Loss or ask your primary care doctor for recommendations.

Lisa Layman poses in what is now her “before” picture.

wording they want, as long as it has the seal.

Debbie Adornate from Farragut Intermediate School reported that the committee could check a few things off that school’s wish list.

Money from school coupon sales and Parent-Teacher Association support from both the intermediate and middle schools will cover the cost of a much-desired new shared sign at the combined entrance to both schools. Knox County also funded a curriculum specialist for the intermediate school this year, so that checked off a $30,000 item.

The committee decided to let its 2012 goals carry over for the 2013 year, but added an emphasis on reaching out to the Farragut Business Alliance, other town committees and Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Littleton said the committee needs to find ways to make more ap-

Get started on your Christmas Chris Shopping!!!

Jo Ann Miller’s “before” picture, which Miller says she had a hard time locating because she stayed away from cameras before her surgery

pearances before the board, suggesting a personal report when all the schools have their banners in place.

Another goal is to determine how much help the schools have received over the last three years from Knox County’s Partners in Education program. Singletary would like to see a program that focuses on getting partners for Farragut schools along the lines of an “Adopt-a-School” program.

The group again discussed calling upon Mayor Ralph McGill to include school needs when he speaks to groups or attends functions. To encourage that, the committee will work on a list of “talking points” for committee members and for the mayor and aldermen.

The next meeting, at Town Hall, will be 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13, which is a week later than usual because of Election Day.

SALES S ALES • SERVICE SERVICE • MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE

Preserve those old Pr reels, slides & vhs tapes today!

Now Offering HD Mini-DV to DVD

Bring your VHS, slides, film and more into Coupon must be presented at time order is dropped off. Discount will the digital age.

not be applied to previous orders or orders that are being processed.

Audio & Video Conversion

Family Fami Fa mily mi lyy Bus B Business u in us ines esss Se es Serv Serving r in rv ng You Y u for Yo ffo or Over Ovver 15 15 Years Ye ear as Old Tazewellll Pike 5715 57 15 O ld dT Pik Pi k • 687-2520 687 252 5 0

Cantrell’s Cares

SN100812

686-5756

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

Financing available through TVA Energy Right program* *Restrictions May Apply

A-2 • OCTOBER 8, 2012 • FARRAGUT SHOPPER-NEWS

Coffee Break with

Thought I would never hear the end of that.

What are the top three things on your bucket list?

1. Take a year off to follow the entire Rugby 7s World Series.

2. Go to a Super Bowl.

3. Write a novel.

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

I’ll take a shiny new knee.

What is your passion?

I have two: history and rugby.

Will Albrecht

There’s UT football. There’s world futball (soccer).

And then there is Will Albrecht’s passion: Rugby football.

Will, a 2000 graduate of Farragut High School, is the town of Farragut’s October Employee of the Month.

He is an equipment operator in the Public Works department, which is Farragut’s largest department. Will gets to see a lot of Farragut, especially the parks, sports facilities and recreation areas. What he likes to see the most is people playing rugby.

“Up until I tore my ACL a year ago, I played on area adult teams, and I still like to watch games,” says Will.

“It is a growing sport with six to eight high schools in the East Tennessee area now fielding teams, both boys and girls.” There is a local men’s club called the Knoxville Possums, Will says. “I like to go to the games, especially when they are playing my old team from Johnson City.”

Will, who is single, is a graduate of East Tennessee State University with a major in history. His love of history came naturally, he says. His father, Chris, started a production company after his retirement that produces historical documentaries. His mother, Mary, is an associate vice chancellor at the University of Tennessee.

“I love history and like to write both non-fiction and historical fiction,” says Will. “I have been playing around with doing some writing because I eventually want to start utilizing my degree.”

His position with the town of Farragut came on slowly. “I started working here part-time in the summers when I was in high school and college. Three years ago, I came on full time. I graduated from college at the worst time to get a job, and this was something I enjoyed.”

Will says there is a lot of work that is done each day by the public works crews, and he is glad the town has such a commitment to its parks systems and right-ofway areas. “I have seen the growth in our town parks, and it is pretty impressive. McFee Park is amazing and has that great sports complex.”

Because the majority of his work is outside, Will says it is no surprise that fall is his favorite time of the year.

“These days coming up are the best,” he says. “You just can’t beat the fall weather in East Tennessee. July, however, was brutal this year.”

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

Admiral Horatio Nelson, the English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon in the late 1700s.

Other than your parents, who has had the biggest influence on your life?

My rugby coaches in Johnson City.

I still can’t get the hang of?

Twitter. What’s the point?

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

A New Zealand rugby cap from New Zealand.

What is the best advice your mother ever gave you?

She always said, “It doesn’t cost anything to be polite.”

What is your social media of choice?

Facebook.

What is the worst job you ever had?

Unloading trucks early in the morning at a department store.

Sit and have a Coffee Break as you get to know Will Albrecht:

What irritates you?

What is your favorite quote from TV or a movie?

What’s one place in Farragut everyone should visit?

“You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” From “Jaws.”

Repetition.

Go to Border Taco. They make a great lunch.

What are you guilty of?

What is your greatest fear?

Daydreaming.

Quicksand.

What is your favorite material possession?

If you could do one impulsive thing what would it be?

My iPod. It is great for mowing and long drives.

Open a bar.

– Sherri Gardner Howell

What are you reading currently?

“Gods and Generals,” by Jeff Shaara.

What was your most embarrassing moment?

I flipped a lawnmower at Mayor Bob Leonard Park.

It can be your neighbor, club leader, bridge partner, boss, father, teacher – anyone you think would be interesting to Farragut Shopper-News readers. Email suggestions to Sherri Gardner Howell, gardners@tds.net. Include contact info if you can.

Medi-Weightloss Clinics®, the nation’s leading physiciansupervised weight loss program, was designed by experts in nutrition, weight loss, health and wellness.

On average, patients lose 7 pounds the first week and 2 to 3 pounds each week thereafter. Clinicians individualize a treatment plan for each patient and monitor them weekly.

The medical professionals at Medi-Weightloss Clinics® can provide weight loss solutions for most populations. The Acute DM program is designed for patients at risk of, or diagnosed with, Diabetes. The PowerPlay™ program is designed specifically for adolescents ages 12 to 17.

Our program was developed based on the five keys to wellness: Medicine, Nutrition, Exercise, Education, and Motivation.

Your Initial Consultation includes a full medical exam to evaluate your current health. We do a comprehensive blood panel, blood pressure reading, EKG, weight and body fat index, and review your health history and personal health concerns.

We then assess your weight loss goals and review your weight loss and wellness plan. After your initial consultation, our team of medical professionals will meet with you on a weekly basis to help you reach your weight and wellness goals.

We provide resources to help our patients learn how to live a healthy lifestyle and keep the weight off for life.

Our staff is committed to teaching people how to improve their quality of life. We enjoy watching our patients transform, inside and out. They not only look and feel better, but we know they are becoming healthier and decreasing their risk for developing obesity-related diseases. Our patients continually remind us that their success is our success!

Medi-Weightloss Clinics® Farragut, under the direction of Stephen Davis, M.D., is located in our new location at 11126 Kingston Pike #102 Farragut, TN 37934. To learn more about the programs available call 865-249-7512 and visit the website http://www.mediweightlossclinics.com/locations/knoxville/

Before

OFF

FARRAGUT SHOPPER-NEWS • OCTOBER 8, 2012 • A-3

Pretty Carlee Samuelson is all smiles as she eats breakfast with her grandfather, Steve Warnock.

Cross-country team members Colton Jacoby and Ethan Young help clear tables.

Shannon Hays serves her family – father-in-law Fred Hays and brother-in-law Joe Hays – at the Farragut High cross-country team pancake breakfast at Aubrey’s. It was Shannon’s birthday, but the mom came out to work to support daughter Savannah, who is on the cross-country team.

Flipping for funds

Emma Steadman gets a refill on orange juice from Mary Reagan while Robyn Chapman waits for a fresh pot of coffee.

One set of pancakes coming out of the kitchen at the Farragut Aubrey’s on Sept.

22 could have used a candle.

Shannon Hays was working on the food line at the restaurant, getting butter, syrup and drinks ready for the Farragut High School cross-country team to serve to guests at their fundraising pancake breakfast.

Problem was, it was her birthday! “This is as good a way to celebrate as any,” Shannon said with a laugh.

“The whole family is here.”

The Hays daughter, Savannah, who was busy serving plates of pancakes, bacon and eggs to hungry guests, is on the cross-country team.

The team was participating in full force: greeting guests and taking donations at the door, serving plates of food and clearing tables, taking and delivering drink orders and making sure everyone was well-fed and happy. Parents helped

Sherri Gardner Howell FARRAGUT FACES on the drinks and “extras” line while Aubrey’s manager John Wolfe, owner Randy Burleson and the team of cooks in the kitchen kept the food coming fast and hot.

Cross-country coach Chelsea Osborne, who is in her seventh year with the team, said the money raised at the breakfast is put to great use.

“We use it for team equipment and to help with transportation,” she said.

“Thanks to this generous community and Aubrey’s restaurant, we usually make a couple of thousand dollars on the event.”

Sophomore Connor Bihlmeyer grabs a couple of pancakeladen plates to serve to guests. Photos by Sherri Gardner Howell.

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

■ Free budget classes are held from noon-1 p.m. each third Thursday at the Good Samaritan Center, 119 A. St. in Lenoir City. Everyone is invited. No preregistration is required. Info: annaseal@credibility.org.

■ 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 Sullivan’s in Franklin Square, 9648 Kingston Pike.

A bountiful breakfast was a good way for the Penumadu family to start the day. Enjoying the food are Dayakar, Marie and Neil Penumadu.

BANKING JUST THE WAY YOU WANT IT. Tula Boutique offers affordable fashion for women of all ages.

For 87 years, this bank has been focused on the needs of this community.

And since everyone’s needs are a little different, and always changing, we’ve developed quite a range of products and services. So you can relax, knowing your bank has just what you need.

To learn more, call today or click anytime. We’ll make it easy for you.

11655 Parkside Drive • Knoxville

671-7677 Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am - 6pm

Mammograms and More!

H O M E F E D E R A L B A N K T N. C O M

865.544.3995

MEMBER

October 17, 2012 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Turkey Creek Medical Center 10820 Parkside Drive Free massages, refreshments and more!

Call to schedule your mammogram:

545-7771

Tennova.com

1-855-836-6682

government Alexander pivotal in TVA confirmations President Obama has nominated three more persons for the TVA board, which will guarantee a quorum should they be confirmed. One of the nominees is Mike McWherter, son of the late Gov. Ned McWherter and unsuccessful candidate for governor in 2010.

If the President is not re-elected, expect these nominees to fail and a President Romney to nominate four new board members, but it means the board will lack a quorum for several months.

However, if President Obama is re-elected, some or all of these nominees may win confirmation.

The President’s four nominees may or may not meet the corporate experience standard which Sen. Bob Corker favors for the TVA board. The Senate does not go back into session until Nov. 13 and is likely to meet for only three weeks with the budget topping the list of must-do items.

Given all that the lameduck session of Congress has to do, confirming four TVA nominations (one was made last February) will not rank high on the agenda. Hearings have not even been set.

Furthermore, the White House failure to consult Sen. Lamar Alexander during this process is nothing short of stunning.

He has a longtime interest in TVA and is a pivotal player in determining who gets confirmed.

It appears TVA may hire a successor to Tom Kilgore but the agency has declined to reveal what the consulting firm is being paid to assist the board in finding the replacement.

Travis Brickey, TVA public relations spokesperson, said, “Typically, specific information regarding contract amounts are confidential due to the competitive contract process.�

One would think release of the actual amount which ratepayers are paying would be in the public interest and would not compromise competitive bids. All competitive bids for the city of Knoxville and Knox County are a matter of public record for any citizen to inspect, but not at TVA apparently.

Kilgore will have almost $7 million in his retirement package despite

Victor Ashe

a rocky tenure as CEO which left many ratepayers unhappy. If ratepayers got to vote on his considerable retirement package, it would fail. The current board is anxious to fill the position before January 2013 but is not anxious to tell the public what the search firm is being paid to assist them. â– Lisa Duncan announced at a recent Dogwood Arts Festival board meeting that there will not be a Dogwood Arts Parade in 2013. â– Federal District Judge Thomas A. Varlan today (Oct. 8) becomes the chief judge of the Eastern District of Tennessee which means he presides over judicial meetings of the judges and can hire an additional law clerk. The term is seven years. Varlan is a former city of Knoxville law director for 10 years which makes him the longest serving city law director in the past 80 years.

Varlan as chief judge is the administrative judge for the district. He has been a member of the Judicial Conference of the United States since 2010 – the first judge of the Eastern District of Tennessee to be appointed to the Judicial Conference in 30 years.

While this district court has existed for 225 years, Varlan is only the 21st person to hold a U.S. District judgeship, having been appointed by former President George W. Bush in 2003. President George Washington appointed the first district judge for East Tennessee. â– Judge Thomas Phillips is expected to retire in the summer of 2013 as federal district judge.

Alexander in town U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander will speak to the West Knox Republican Club tonight (Monday, Oct. 8) at the Red Lobster on Kingston Pike. Dinner is at 6 p.m.

The program starts at 7.

A-4 • OCTOBER 8, 2012 • SHOPPER-NEWS

County road projects back on track

By Betty Bean After months of postponements, County Commission is finally set to consider a resolution approving right-of-way acquisitions for traffic turnabouts at two accident-plagued West Knox intersections.

Jim Snowden, deputy director of Engineering and Public Works, calls the Bob Gray/Bob Kirby Road and Bob Gray/Mabry Hood/Hickey Road intersections “high crash locations� that generate 13 se-

rious accidents per year. “The majority of those are injury accidents,� Snowden said. “More times than not, somebody’s getting hurt.�

He concedes that vocal neighborhood critics have successfully stalled the turnabouts. “There have been some folks who don’t think turnabouts are the best solution and they gave us various options – flashing lights, rumble strips, traffic lights. We are now in the process of going

through those suggestions and making 100 percent sure that the roundabouts are what we want to do.�

He said the administration will be meeting with the neighbors prior to the commission vote. “We’re going to go through it with them step by step,� he said.

A project to add a third lane to East Westland Drive at the approach to Ebenezer Road has also been slowed by tangential problems, but has not

drawn as much controversy as the two Bob Gray Road projects. “We had hoped to get it started in March or April, but there were some rightof-way issues with the new Weigel’s, and we had to wait to sort them out,� Snowden said, “so we pushed it back a month. One way or another, it will be completed by the end of next year.�

The state will pay for this project, which is projected to cost $300,000 to $400,000.

Farragut parents challenge rezoning

By Sandra Clark Last week’s public forum drew strong comments from parents as they realized the impact school rezoning could have on Farragut Primary and Intermediate schools.

For the first time, Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre said a boundary line “west of Pellissippi Parkway� for the new school at Northshore Town Center would be “logical.�

As students are zoned southward to fill the new school, targeted to open next August with 1,000 students, A.L. Lotts and Blue Grass both stand to lose students. That loss would be made up by new students from Farragut or Cedar Bluff.

The overcrowded Farragut schools would drop from 2,180 to about 1,700 under McIntyre’s “desired enrollment chart.� Will

this mean no more portables? “Never say never,� said McIntyre, “but this is a definite opportunity to remove portable classrooms.�

Farragut, he said, “is a very attractive community� which has seen much population growth.

McIntyre expects to bring a rezoning plan to the school board in midto late-October for consideration at the board’s November meeting. He promised additional public meetings before a vote.

He stressed the rezoning is “only elementary school� and will not involve middle or high schools. Several parents expressed concern that their children must form new relationships if feeder patterns are not consistent. “This is about kids,� said McIntyre. “Whatever building they are in, their developmental and educa-

Cliff gets one right I had a really good story fall through last week.

It was about a new Knoxvillian who has faced all kinds of personal tragedy with courage and grace and whose dearest wish is to be able to register to vote in the November elections.

It would have made you cry.

But she’s a private person and decided she didn’t want that kind of publicity.

She just wants to vote in Knox County.

That didn’t seem like much to ask, especially for someone who has faced unimaginable challenges over the past seven years.

The most recent chapter of her story began this summer when she got a call from her oldest daughter, who told her mom she had just been diagnosed with lung cancer.

Betty Bean

“I made a quick decision to make a beeline to Knoxville to help my daughter,� she said, despite her own fight to overcome breast cancer. But she retired from her job as a law librarian in 2005 after losing her home to hurricane Katrina, so she’s able to relocate on short notice. And her baby needed her.

She settled in pretty quickly. She has two daughters here, and they are all living together.

She is continuing her own chemotherapy at the same time that her oldest daughter begins her own battle.

REZONING MEETINGS Knox County Schools will hold additional public meetings about rezoning, each from 6-8 p.m. Additional meetings will be held after rezoning maps are drawn.

The schedule: â– Cedar Bluff Elementary School, 705 North Cedar Bluff Road, Tuesday, Oct. 9 â– First Baptist Concord Westlake Campus, 9635 Westland Drive, Thursday, Oct. 11

tional needs must be taken about past practices, not care of.� the future.

Jonathan Kozol will Notes speak at 7:30 p.m. today Clarification: We (Oct. 8) at University Cenincorrectly attributed a ter. The visit is supported quote about not rezoning by the Billie Grace GoHardin Valley students odrich Distinguished Lecback to Karns to Dr. Mc- ture program. Kozol’s first Intyre. Actually, that state- book, “Death at an Early ment was made at the Har- Age,� recounts his experidin Valley public forum by ences as a first-year teachDr. Rick Grubb, director er in the Boston Public of transportation and en- Schools. Admission is free rollment, who was talking and the public is invited.

She doesn’t have a car and is alone a lot during the day while her daughters are working. She’s keenly interested in politics and has been following the issues around the presidential race on cable TV. Stories about the new Voter ID laws were daunting.

A couple of weeks ago, one of her daughters’ church friends gave her a ride out to the Tennessee Department of Safety’s driver service center in Strawberry Plains so she could get a photo ID. It was a long ride but she figured it was worth it to be able to vote.

Unfortunately, it didn’t work. The clerk who processed her request wanted to see a birth certificate (which she didn’t have) and proof that she really lives in Knoxville – a deed or KUB bill with her name on it. She didn’t have that, either.

What she did have was

ĆŤ

ĆŤ

ĆŤ

Ä‹ ĆŤ

ĆŤ

ĆŤĆŤ

a valid out-of-state drivers license with her photo on it and a change-of-address form from the post office.

She caught a break the follow ing week when Knox County Elections Administrator Cliff Rodgers heard of her plight.

It took Cliff Rodgers him about 10 seconds to opine that her out-of-state drivers license and proof of residence were plenty enough to qualify her to vote.

She filled out the forms and will have a new voter’s registration card this week. Rodgers said this isn’t the first time he’s heard about this kind of problem.

He shook her hand and welcomed her to Knoxville and she went home with a smile on her face.

0 ĆŤ$00,Ä? ÄĽ ÄĽ ) % *Ä‹ % !0!/ Ä‹ + .#ÄĽ ' *+ 4 2 % ( ( !Ä‚ Ä€ Ä Ä‚ 3 ( ' ĆŤ+ .ĆŤ ( ( ĆŤÄ ÄĄ ĉĉĉĥ

ĆŤ!

4 0 Ä‹ ĆŤÄƒ ă Ä… Ä‚ Ä‹ ĆŤ

Why walk? For yourself. For your loved ones. etes.

For the 26 million Americans with diabetes.

REGISTER. FUNDRAISE. STOP DIABETES. Ad space donated by

November 4, 2012

Knoxville Step Out Walk • World’s Fair Park

SHOPPER-NEWS • OCTOBER 8, 2012 • A-5

Cheap trip to Starkville

Eden’s Law

TALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton

B

ased on the assumption that many Shopper-News readers have never been to Mississippi State for a late-night football game, and may not go, here is a virtual trip without charges for travel, food, lodging or tickets.

The appropriately named town of Starkville (nicknamed Starkpatch by the crude and insensitive) is a ways down the road from Memphis and out Highway 82. Population is 23,926 except on select Saturdays.

Starkville is the social and political hub of Oktibbeha County. It was Choctaw country before the relatively young USA worked out a little land swap with the Indians. Eleven million acres changed hands in the 1830 Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek. You can look it up.

Starkville has made great strides.

Median household income is $22,590. What you may have heard about food stamps just isn’t true. “Everybody� is not everybody.

Starkville is famous for far more than football and creative recruiting. Notorious gangster Machine Gun Kelly lived there two years while studying agriculture.

His highest grade was C+ in physical hygiene. If professors had been more supportive, Kelly might have chosen farming over crime.

Cool Papa Bell brought honor. He went from Starkville to the baseball Hall of Fame. Julio Borbon went from Starkville to UT to the Texas Rangers. Jerry Rice made his mark in the NFL. I’ve always thought a Starkville highlight was the arrest and overnight lockup of Johnny Cash.

That was 1965.

Johnny warmed the concert crowd at the animal husbandry building on the MSU campus. He sang bass and songs about crycry-crying, freight trains and walking the line.

His band retreated to Memphis but Cash, supposedly troubled and restless, decided to hang around. He visited a frat house, dropped in on a private party and finally arrived at the University Motel. Well, shucks, or something like that, he was out of cigarettes.

He went walking but convenience stores were closed.

He was intrigued by a private lawn sprinkled with flowers.

I don’t know what he was doing beside that tree.

Somebody who should have been asleep called the law.

The police didn’t believe Johnny Cash was Johnny Cash. They thought the gaunt man in black might be a migratory vagrant.

They took him in to sober up. He kicked the cell door and broke his toe. To get even, he wrote the song “Starkville City Jail.�

There is no Starkville city jail but not many words rhyme with Oktibbeha County Jail.

Or what woman having 10 silver coins, if she loses one of them, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, “Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.�

(Luke 15: 8-9 NRSV)

H This photo by Robbie Ward shows the place you don’t want to be in Starkville.

Years later, keen, cognizant Robbie Ward turned Cash’s version of the arrest, that he was just picking flowers, into a festival and negotiated a symbolic “pardon� for the repentant superstar.

Amazing what all goes on in Starkpatch, oops, Starkville.

Good town. Good people. Many places of worship. Twice as many Baptists as Methodists. First in Mississippi to prohibit indoor smoking.

Starkvillians are not all rednecks in bib overalls and old pickup trucks. There is considerable culture, a clock museum, a piano showcase, a strong veterinary school, the John Grisham room at the campus library.

Even as we speak, the Starkville Community The-

ater is rehearsing Six Dance Lessons by Richard Alfieri.

Hotel Chester, 101 North Jackson Street, is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Football fans can be a country pain. They ring those blasted cowbells before, during and after games at Davis Wade Stadium. They talk about cowbell etiquette but clangclanging continues.

The SEC fined the school $30,000 and imposed cowbell limitations. Compliance will supposedly determine the future of the bells. The NCAA will determine the future of recruiting. Big, bad Bulldogs may determine the football future of Tennessee.

Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

ere we are, back in Jesus’ Lost and Found Department: a lost sheep, a lost coin, and the triumphant story of the lost son (or the lost older brother, depending on where you stand to view the action).

I may as well confess my shortcomings up front and get it over with. Clutter and I are well acquainted. I blame my love of the written word, mostly, because I cannot bear to throw away a scrap of paper with some well-crafted sentence on it. I have magazines (especially Christmas issues) that I haven’t looked at in years.

Enough confessing. You get the idea. I have too much stuff, too many tasks to complete, too many responsibilities, and too many other things I would rather do than deal with the problem.

All of which means I spend a fair amount of time looking for things, which is why I love Jesus’ Lost and Found Department. Boy, can I relate to the woman looking for the coin!

When my daughter Eden

was about 5, I was frantically searching for something, she observed calmly, “Don’t worry, Mom. You’ll find it when you are looking for something else.� Turned out, she was right – then, and many times since.

It happened to me today – twice!

I had been searching for well over a week for a pair of earrings that I love.

My Jordan bought them years ago at the Greekfest at St. George’s, and eventually turned them over to me.

They are simple teardropshaped black leather, with a Chi slashed across them – the first letter in Christos.

This morning, I was looking for a coin, needing another quarter to make a simple purchase, and there they were, in the cup holder of my car. When I found them, I remembered why I had taken them off and put them there, and laughed at myself.

On a much more frustrating level, I had bought two pages of stamps last week. I remembered well

where I was standing when I used the first one. I was in my office. I could not remember using another one. Could I find them now? Are you kidding?

I searched at home, at work, in my car (several times), at home again, at work again. Finally, because I had things I had to mail, I went to the Post Office and was standing in line to buy more stamps. I reached into my purse to retrieve my wallet and saw a folded piece of paper I didn’t recognize.

My stamps. I had looked in my purse before, but if you think my house is cluttered ‌!

I’m quite certain the nice lady behind the counter wondered why I came to the Post Office. For a visit?

Just to say hello? I smiled at her as I turned and left, making no purchase, offering no explanation.

Eden’s Law has not been repealed. I find things when I am looking for something else.

If that is true in a house (or car), is it also true in life? In relationships? In our work or play? In our Christian walk?

Like the woman in the parable, I should call some friends to come and celebrate with me. But I would have to clean the house first.

You get a lot with Express Checking with direct deposit.

Online Banking

Mobile Banking Exceptional Service Convenient Locations

100 Bonus

$

*

What you won’t get: a monthly service fee.** Open Express Checking with direct deposit and you’ll get a $100 bonus.

Red Cross says: Holiday mail for heroes The American Red Cross will collect cards with words of encouragement, gratitude and cheer through Dec. 7 to send to U.S. troops during the holiday season.

Cards can be mailed to Holiday Mail for Heroes, P.O. Box 5456, Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456.

Info: www.redcross. org/holidaymail.

TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT, VISIT FTB.COM/EXPRESS OR STOP BY A FINANCIAL CENTER.

* 2IIHU H[SLUHV 1RY 7R UHFHLYH \RXU ERQXV \RX PXVW RSHQ \RXU FKHFNLQJ DFFRXQW DW D Âż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Â&#x2039; )LUVW 7HQQHVVHH %DQN 1DWLRQDO $VVRFLDWLRQ 0HPEHU )',& ZZZ Âż UVWWHQQHVVHH FRP )65 8VH SURPR FRGH )$//

A-6 • OCTOBER 8, 2012 • FARRAGUT SHOPPER-NEWS

Are you paying too much and getting too little from your health plan?

You owe it to yourself to learn more about HealthSpring. Join us for a free informational meeting with no obligation where you can:

See which benefits you get from HealthSpring but not from Original Medicare Compare plans and benefits Know what Medicare does–and doesn’t–cover Learn about prescription drug coverage

Understand Medicare’s enrollment periods

Call now to RSVP! 1-866-613-7515 (TTY 711) 7 days a week, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

www.myhealthspring.com

October 9 | 10 a.m.

October 18 & 23 | 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Summit Medical Group 1225 Weisgarber Road Knoxville, TN

October 16 | 9 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

October 26 | 9 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Hampton Inn 126 Sharon Drive Dandridge, TN

October 17 | 9 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

October 31 | 9 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Hampton Inn 208 S. Illinois Avenue Oak Ridge, TN

October 15 | 9 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

October 29 | 9 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Travel Lodge 3304 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy Morristown, TN

October 16 | 9 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

October 30 | 9 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Hampton Inn 585 Fort Loudon Medical Center Lenoir City, TN

October 18 & 25 | 2 p.m.

Halls Senior Center 4405 Crippen Road Knoxville, TN

October 15 | 9 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

October 24 | 9 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Tennessee Smokies 3540 Line Drive Kodak, TN

October 17 | 9 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

October 22 | 9 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Hampton Inn 148 International Avenue Alcoa, TN

October 19 | 9 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Hampton Inn 7445 Sawyer Lane Knoxville, TN

A sales person will be present with information and applications. For accommodation of persons with special needs at sales meetings call 1-866-613-7515 (TTY 711). HealthSpring is available in the following Tennessee counties: Anderson, Bedford, Benton, Blount, Bradley, Cannon, Carroll, Cheatham, Chester, Clay, Cocke, Coffee, Crockett, Cumberland, Davidson, Decatur, DeKalb, Dickson, Fayette, Fentress, Franklin, Gibson, Grainger, Grundy, Hamblen, Hamilton, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Jackson, Jefferson, Knox, Lewis, Loudon, Macon, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Maury, McMinn, McNairy, Meigs, Montgomery, Moore, Overton, Perry, Pickett, Putnam, Roane, Robertson, Rutherford, Sequatchie, Sevier, Shelby, Smith, Stewart, Sumner, Tipton, Trousdale, Union, Van Buren, Warren, Wayne, White, Williamson, Wilson, in the following Georgia counties: Catoosa, Dade, Walker, and in the Mississippi county of DeSoto.

HealthSpring is a Coordinated Care plan with a Medicare contract.

Y0036_13_3609 CMS Accepted 08282012 © 2012 HealthSpring, Inc.

SHOPPER-NEWS • OCTOBER 8, 2012 • A-7

Youthful overflow Two Rivers Church adds facility

By Suzanne Foree Neal Like the nursery rhyme about the old woman who lived in a shoe, Two Rivers Church at 275 Harrison Lane has been feeling her pain.

Now, a yearlong building project is intended to make more room for the church youth.

The numbers of middle and high school students attending various services at the church have grown by leaps and bounds, and there’s no more space left. The kids are pretty much taking over, says office manager Lynette Payne, and the church wants to make room. The new addition, with separate meeting space for middle schoolers and high schoolers, should give everyone some breathing room. The popular church café will also get some additional room.

Ground was broken for the addition on Sept. 26 with some 300 students attending the ceremony. “We are praying this building will be a place where hearts will be changed,” Brad Brinson, senior pastor of Two Rivers Church, said at the groundbreaking. “You are the future

of the community of Christ.”

The new space will hold 400 students for Wednesday evening services and also a venue on Sunday mornings.

“The Shed was built for students and seated maybe 150,” Payne says of the original space designed for church youth. “They outgrew that.

About a year ago, they came up to the main building, and they’ve outgrown that space.”

Wednesday evening youth services get to rockin’ with a worship band comprised mostly of students.

Two Rivers, a member of the Evangelical Free Church of America, was started in 1998, meeting at Farragut High School.

In December 2006, it moved into the present building. The church now averages 1,600 on weekends, with youth groups averaging 190 high school and 140 middle school students on Wednesday evenings. The age groups worship separately and topics tend to be age-appropriate.

Students get a different study sermon each Wednesday and smaller groups of about 20 each meet throughout the week to discuss what they gleaned from the lessons.

Nearly 300 students from Two Rivers Church gathered to celebrate a new chapter in the church’s history. Their numbers have so increased, that the church is building a new facility just for middle and high school students.

Chris Jessen, pastor of students at Two Rivers Church, and Jon Teague, middle school pastor, have a little fun before the earth-moving equipment is used to break ground for a new addition designed to serve youth of the church.

Photos by Jonathan Carone

only. Info: www.ccetn.org.

WORSHIP NOTES Brad Brinson, senior pastor of Two Rivers Church, talks to the students during groundbreaking ceremonies for a new wing of the church.

Community Services ■ Catholic Charities now offers counseling for those with emotional issues who may not be physically able to come to the office for therapy. Licensed professionals are available over the phone, and the first session is free. Subsequent sessions are provided on an income-based sliding scale.

All information is completely confidential. Call 1-877-7906369. Nonemergency calls

■ Bookwalter UMC offers One Harvest Food Ministries to the community. Info and menu: http://bookwalter-umc.org/ oneharvest/index.html or 6893349, 9 a.m.-noon. weekdays.

■ Glenwood Baptist Church of Powell, 7212 Central Ave. Pike, is accepting appointments for the John 5 Food Pantry. Call 938-2611 or leave a message; your call will be returned.

Fundraisers, sales ■ Dante Baptist Church is seeking vendors for its craft fair, to be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at the church. Info: Vivian Baker, 938-1378 or 382-3715.

■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, is seeking vendors for the church Craft Fair to be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 17, in the family life center. Rent is $25 per table or $20 per space if you bring your own table. For application: Julie, jbmintn@ gmail.com and include name, address, phone and e-mail.

Music services ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, is seeking new choir members. Men and basses particularly needed. Rehearsals 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Church membership is not required. Info: 690-1060 or www.beaverridgeumc.com.

10730 Kingston Pike

966-0425

Lenoir City :: 865-986-6533 Maryville :: 865-983-0741 Athens :: 423-744-9828

Always FREE

FREE Offer Expires 10/31/2012. See store for details.

Alignment Check With the purchase of any set of tires.

ONLY $69.95

Offer Expires 10/31/2012. On most vehicles. Some Restrictions Apply. See store for details.

$6.00 OFF Offer Expires 10/31/2012. See store for details.

FREE

Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center Fall Fitness Festival Saturday, October 13, 2012 9 AM – 1 PM Free! Fun! Open to everyone!

Fasting Glucose/Cholesterol/HH . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

(Call 531-5021 to schedule an appointment) Climbing Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Racquetball Challenge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Group Fitness Extravaganza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All Day Fitness Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All Day Postural Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All Day Games, prizes, and fun!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All Day Round Robin Doubles Tennis Tournament proceeds to benefit the Patricia Neal Innovative Recreation Cooperative. Call 531-5050 to participate!

Special discount on membership the day of the event!

Offer Expires 10/31/2012. On most vehicles. Some Restrictions Apply. See store for details.

270 Fort Sanders West Blvd.

Knoxville,TN Offer Expires 10/31/2012. See store for details.

Offer Expires 10/31/2012. See store for details.

fshfc.com/531-5000

0783-1545

$8.00 OFF $10.00 OFF

A-8 • OCTOBER 8, 2012 • FARRAGUT SHOPPER-NEWS

Gulf fritillary

Spider guarding her egg case

Tales from the back field NATURE NOTES | Dr. Bob Collier Fall is upon us.

You can probably tell from all those Asian stink bugs that are moving back into the house with you. But outside, the sumacs are already deep crimson.

The dogwoods are turning, and their berries are red and ripe.

Our yard mockingbird is working frantically to defend his berry trees from all comers. But soon there will be more “comers” than even he can handle. The cedar waxwings, or a flock of migrating rose-breasted grosbeaks, will likely put him out of business in a matter of a few minutes.

I’ve just put new sunflower seeds in the bird feeder in hopes of encouraging the local chickadees and titmice to bring a few visiting migrants into the yard for us, but there’s still a lot of wild bird food available. Out in the back field there are a lot of grasses and wildflowers going to seed; there are still some wild grapes hanging on; there are lots of bugs, including inchworms, moths and spiders.

The flocks of meat-eating birds

are going over every twig and leaf several times a day to find and gobble up whatever may be lurking there.

For several years now, I’ve been leaving three sizeable patches of goldenrod to grow up and bloom in the back field. They’re peaking out right about now. That’s definitely where the action is – at least, the bug, butterfly, spider, bee and wasp action. Goldenrod attracts loads of insect life because, unlike ragweed, which is sending tons of spiky pollen grains into the air (and into our sinuses) these days, goldenrod makes heavy, sticky pollen that stays put in the blossoms until removed or eaten by something. It must be good, with considerable food value, judging by the number of customers it draws.

A quick afternoon survey of a goldenrod patch generally produces a list of a couple dozen kinds of flies, bees and wasps, bugs, beetles, butterflies and spiders. Some of the visitors are eating the goldenrod pollen right there on the spot, while others are carrying it

Common buckeye on butterfly weed

away. You’ll see bumblebees and honeybees with the pollen sacs on their hind legs full of gathered pollen to be taken back and fed to the larvae in hive or nest.

But, just as in your garden, not everything you see on your plants is there to eat them. A lot of them are there to eat the ones that are eating the plants. That’s how it is out there in the back field, a whole lot of being eaten as well as eating.

Take aphids, for example. As things dry up this time of the year, you see fewer aphids because they like to suck the juices out of tender, growing parts of a plant, like your rose bushes and tomatoes. But a few things are still putting out new growth, like the seed pods of butterfly weed and flowers of the goldenrods. And there are the aphids.

Aphids begin life in the spring as hatchlings from eggs laid in the previous fall. But after that, things are anything but usual for the aphids. Those spring females quickly mature and the females produce zillions of baby female aphids, by live birth, with no males involved. That is called parthenogenesis, or virgin birth, and some other organisms reproduce in the same way. I’m not making this up, honest.

Aphids can produce as many as 13 generations in a season. Imagine how many that would make if every single daughter aphid survived and began producing her generations. I once read in a gardening book an estimate for how

long it would take, if every new aphid lived, for them all to equal the weight of the entire Earth. It wasn’t a very long time.

Lucky for us, there are lots of things out there that love to eat aphids, ladybugs, for one, and their larvae. They eat them steadily, day after day. You can purchase ladybugs to put in your garden to clean up those aphids without chemicals and such. Another major aphid-eater is the larva of the delicate-looking lacewing fly; they munch them voraciously as well.

And going at them from another approach, several species of small parasitic wasps lay their eggs in aphids and thus eat them from the inside out. Very effective.

I watched the other day as a species of assassin bug with a daggerlike beak pierced aphid after aphid, sucking them dry. Thank goodness we have some help out there to keep us from being smothered by tons and tons of aphids!

Another critter that’s on our side is the cool little crab spider.

They run from 1/4-inch to 1/2inch in size and they hold their front two pairs of legs up and out, like a crab holds its front claws.

And, like crabs, they run faster sideways and backwards than straight ahead.

Crab spiders change color according to the flowers they are hiding on. They generally start out white in the spring, lurking in the white spring wildflowers. Then, toward summer, when they move

to yellow flowers, they can turn yellow in seven to 10 days. This makes for excellent camouflage for their line of work: they make no web, but instead, hide amongst the parts of a flower and wait for insect prey to come to the flower for pollen, and then pounce, grab and eat.

They often catch insects larger than they are. Once when I was out photographing butterflies, I spotted a nice gray hairstreak butterfly, known to be fast and skittish. It was on a milkweed blossom and I approached it with care and stealth, snapping a photo each time I got a little closer. This was in film days and each slide taken added up to more money at the photo store.

As I got really close, I suddenly remembered words I’d read in an article about photographing butterflies: “Sometimes a difficult butterfly that you can get really close to is actually dead and in the clutches of a crab spider.”

Well, they were right. The one-inch butterfly was in the grasp of a little yellow 3/8-inch crab spider, with nothing much left but the wings!

Vegetarians? Ladybugs and crab spiders wouldn’t understand what you were talking about. And it’s a good thing that they, along with all those birds scouring the leaves and branches, feel that way about it or we would have, as they say, a real situation on our hands.

OVER 50 YEARS OF SPECIALIZED SERVICE IN EAST TENNESSEE CUSTOM “STAY CLEAN” SHOWER ENCLOSURES

• BEVELED & DECORATIVE FRAMED OR WALLED MIRRORS • DECORATIVE MIRROR CORNERS • CABINET DOORS WITH MIRROR OR GLASS • SECURITY OR PRIVACY GLASS • SHOWER DOOR REPLACEMENT • PATTERNED OR TEXTURED GLASS

Commercial & Residential with Personalized Service We Do Windows, Screens And A Lot More!

All Showers are treated to prevent soap residue and mineral stains

• Antique Glass & Mirror Restoration • Insulated Windows & Door Glass Replacements • Glass Deck & Furniture Top • Glass Shelving • Laminated Glass & Plexiglass • Fireplace Glass Replacement • Crystal & Glass Chip Removal • Factory Edger & Polisher on-site • Energy Efficient Glass

ALL WORK IS GUARANTEED

Experienced Shower Installers

Walled Mirrors & Decorative Mirror Corners Free Estimates Personalized Service

WE USE RECYCLED GLASS

Celebrating 50 Years in Bearden Local family owned and operated Our service trucks will deliver and install glass and mirrors for large projects throughout Knoxville and surrounding counties

west knoxville glass 5209 Kingston Pike • 588.0486 www.westknoxvilleglass.com

SHOPPER-NEWS • OCTOBER 8, 2012 • A-9

Shopper-News Presents Miracle Makers

Community schools ready to take off

By Wendy Smith

A

quick stroll through Pond Gap Elementary School at 4 p.m. demonstrates why Knox County Schools is investing in the community school movement.

In the circus class, held in the cafeteria, kids read a book about circus animals before bouncing around tables on jumping balls.

Down the hall, students receive individualized attention from teachers on math homework.

In music class, Ronda Mostella encourages students to sit up straight to improve their sound.

But the message is about more than singing.

“If you sit up straight, your grades will go up. All it takes is getting your instrument straight.”

Other important things are going on in the University-Assisted Community School. Some that can’t be observed. Data shows that most participants are staying the same or performing better in reading and math. Additionally, absences, tardies and behavioral referrals are down, and that means parental involvement is improving.

Both things are remarkable, given the population served by the program, says Bob Kronick.

The UT College of Education, Health and Health Sciences professor began his work on the community school concept 13 years ago.

Community schools allow children to receive education and enrichment after school hours and offer services like meals, health care and classes, to adults in the community.

Benefits extend beyond the Pond Gap neighborhood. The community school also provides hands-on experience and research opportunities for the many UT students who work there.

This is the third year of the program, which is funded by a grant

Pond Gap Elementary 5th grader Kimberly Russell takes a break from schoolwork before eating dinner at school.

She is one of 80 students who participate in Pond Gap’s University-Assisted Community School. Photos by Wendy Smith

Ronda Mostella teaches music to 2nd graders at Pond Gap Elementary’s UniversityAssisted Community School.

from UT alumnus Randy Boyd. An additional grant from the United Way of Greater Knoxville allows 80 kids to participate this year.

Kronick’s plea at a June County Commission meeting resulted in a $500,000 commitment from Knox County Schools to create three more community schools. The Great Schools Partnership provides further funding for the initiative.

Pond Gap Elementary School students Samara Johnson and Reginald Marsh get help with math homework from community school teacher Nicole Pike.

Circus teacher Jake Weinstein reads to his class before turning them loose with jumping balls in the Pond Gap Elementary School cafeteria.

Programs are opening this fall at Lonsdale, Green and Norwood elementary schools.

Drema Bowers Mitchell is the Project GRAD administrator at Lonsdale Elementary. The community school there will initially serve 80 students, and programs are scheduled to begin Oct. 22.

Students will participate in afterschool programs until 5:15 p.m.

Monday through Thursday, then dinner will be served to students and their families.

Mitchell thinks Lonsdale is ahead of the curve because of Project GRAD’s presence on the campus. Resource coordinator Susan Bryant and after-school coordinator Adam Fritts were already working at the school with Project

GRAD and have experience with after-school tutoring.

Mitchell has observed the program at Pond Gap and has toured community schools in Cincinnati. But every community school looks different, because every community is different, she says.

A steering committee made up of parents, teachers and community partners recommended the classes and services that will be available to adults while children are receiving extra instruction at Lonsdale.

Opportunities will include a Hispanic women’s group, a keyboarding class and GED class.

Interns from UT and LMU will work with students at Lonsdale, and 15 community partners, including the Joy of Music School and Ijams Nature Center, are on board.

Knox County Schools has contracts with health, mental health and dental care providers that will offer services at each of the three community schools.

“It’s a very exciting time for us,” says Mitchell. “Our goal is to see kids improve academically and be empowered.”

Kronick serves as a consultant to the new community schools. With the support of the community, local government, school administrators and teachers, Knox County Schools is poised to take off, he says.

“It’s like we’re No. 3 in line at Hartsfield Airport. Everything’s in place. Unless we mess it up, it’s set to go beautifully. The potential is there.”

Knox County Council PTA

You’re Invited…

Free Community Screening Know Your Numbers

Know Your Numbers biometric screening includes:

University Medical Plaza (located at Pellissippi and Northshore)

s #HOLESTEROL AND 'LUCOSE Screening (fasting required) s "ODY -ASS )NDEX 3CORE s "LOOD 0RESSURE s !SK ! $OC 0HYSICIAN review of results

Saturday, October 27 9 a.m.–12 noon

Screenings and education are free, but appointments are required by calling

9625 Kroger Park Drive Knoxville, TN 37922

865-305-6970.

A-10 • OCTOBER 8, 2012 • SHOPPER-NEWS

www.modernsupplyshowroom.com

visit

discover

talk

find

Part Visionary, Part Realist Modern’s Millie Modern Supply's design consultant + remodeling expert

Tips on Buying Plumbing Fixtures Have you decided it’s time to ditch the leaky, drippy faucets and jump into a kitchen or bath remodel? Kitchen and bathrooms are an investment that will increase your home’s value and provide enjoyment for years to come. Here’s a couple of plumbing fixture tips that will help you be a savvier consumer. Not all fixtures are created equal!

Folks often ask why buy from Modern Supply versus a big box retailer. It’s our awesome staff, their years of experience and professional grade products! Brands such as Brizo, Porcher and others are only available from showroom retailers. Professional grade faucets are made with higher quality materials—brass instead of plastic—to meet the requirements of plumbing professionals. You turn a faucet on and off a zillion times a week…don’t scrimp on quality! Replacing is ZERO fun.

Homeowners are installing awesome showers with lots of fab body sprays, rain shower heads and hand-held sprays.

Simply delightful if the proper rough-in valves have been installed! The rough-in valve allows adjustments to the volume of water and temperatures. Gotta size it right to have enough water for all the jets!

Holy smokes! What if something is defective? We’ve got your back with replacement parts and even factory reps to help on big stuff if needed. Your satisfaction is super important to us!

Choices can seem overwhelming during a remodel or new construction project. Bring your wish list of ideas and sit down with folks that know all these little mind-boggling details. Oodles of training keeps us sharp on new products, trends and technology.

Come on by, have a cup of coffee and talk with one of my design peeps. Leave the details to us and…tell ‘em Millie sent ya!

Homeowners have an abundance of informational sources available for remodeling advice and ideas. The do-it-yourself channels and internet sites make it look easier and faster than it actually is. To tackle a major renovation project, you need to be part visionary and part realist.

The visionary sees the potential; the realist sees the time, patience and budget needed!

Steve Chancey, owner of Chancey & Reynolds, Inc., a heating and air conditioning contractor, is a bit of both. When he saw the 1952 Sequoyah Hills home, he was drawn to the large, beautiful yard with landscaped features that just needed some attention. A tour of the house proved it to be dated and in need of major work, but it had good bones. Steve saw potential.

The kitchen and bathrooms were high on the remodel list so Steve called his friends at Modern Supply for design and product advice. Debbie Johnson from Modern Supply met with Steve.

They discussed how to redesign the existing odd-shaped kitchen to be more cook-friendly. Measurements were taken and the designing process began!

The kitchen was reconfigured to maximize space and storage.

The cabinetry chosen was from StarMark using the Prescott door style in cherry and finished in toffee with an ebony glaze. The refrigerator and dishwasher are now concealed with cabinetry panels for a very polished look.

Delta’s Leland faucet in stainless and a Blanco granite sink in biscotti now complement the granite countertops. KitchenAid appliances include a refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave along with a BlueStar 36” range.

The master bath was a total remodel replacing a tub with a walkin shower and adding double vanities. The maple vanities were also from StarMark using the Milan door style finished in toffee. American Standard’s Boulevard above-

millie@modernsupplyco.com

966-4567

from my contractor and folks like Modern Supply, I’m seeing the vision turn into reality. This property has transformed from a

remodeled house to a home.”

If you have a vision for your home, contact Modern Supply to help turn it into reality. 966.4567

Sh Th ow ur ro s. om

NO W ‘t O ! il

7p pe m n

Modern’s Millie @modernsmillie

counter sink was paired with Jado’s Pike faucet and shower system in chrome. To complete the room, contemporary silver mirrors and vanity lights were added. A dated bathroom is transformed!

Many more things were done to the house including a new roof, ductwork, two new Rheem heating and air units, updated plumbing and electrical, fireplace, refinishing of the existing hardwood and new paint throughout. After several months of hard work, the project is almost complete with a few details left.

“The yard first attracted me to this house,” Steve says.

“Once I walked through it, I had a vision of this house’s potential. With a lot of time and help

Cabinet Specialists

We have. We know it. We do it!

Experience working with design consultants that focus on kitchen, bath & lighting for your remodel or new construction project.

Create cabinetry to fit your style, space & budget. We measure, design & provide layout services.

Choose styles, finishes & accessories from leading cabinet manufacturers.

Visit Millie for design tips & trends!

Modern’s Millie

modernsmillie

M-F 8:00-5:00 Ý Sat. & Evenings by Appt.

Lovell Road at I-40

8 6 5 . 9 6 6 . 4 5 6 7 Ý w w w. m o d e r n s u p p l y s h o w r o o m . c o m Armstrong

KraftMaid

Quality

StarMark

FARRAGUT SHOPPER-NEWS â&#x20AC;˘ OCTOBER 8, 2012 â&#x20AC;˘ A-11

Animal adaptations at Farragut Intermediate

Farragut 3rd graders Jamie Duenckel and Caleb Belland work on a hypothesis before conducting an experiment. Photos by S. Barrett

Theater group excels in forensics Farragut Intermediate School 3rd graders Tyler Seelbinder and Joshua Holas attempt to pick up styrofoam peanuts from a container of water with several utensils including salad tongs. This exercise simulates the way birds pick up food with their beak and how animals adapt to their surroundings for survival. All 3rd grade students participate in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;animal adaptationsâ&#x20AC;? science lab led by parent volunteers.

Farragut High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theater students placed fourth in the Soddy Daisy Forensics tournament team sweepstakes. Pictured at the competition are: (front) Victoria Crawford, Connor Hess, Hannah Ewing, Caroline Rexrode; (middle row) Brian Hooyman, Paul Gary (first place, storytelling), Skylar Grieco (second place, after-dinner speaking), Jennie Cunic (first place, duet acting), Lindsay Garner (first place, duet acting), Sarah Harralson, Bridget Sellers, Emily Stiles; (back) Joe LaGattuta and Josh Farner. The team was supervised by FHS theater teacher David Crutcher. Photo submitted

Helping hand for elementary school students

WEBB SCHOOL

Weekly after-school classes are being offered at the East Tennessee Technology Access Center, 116 Childress St., for â&#x2013; Lower Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s admission open house will be held 9 students ages 4-13 who are struggling to gain or retain edua.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, for grades cation concepts. k-5. All interested parents and The 45-minute class will begin 3:45 p.m. Thursday, guardians are welcome. RSVP Oct. 18, and will start with a healthy snack. Lessons are by calling Deborah Gross, designed to reinforce language, cognitive and social skills 291-3864. through interactive music and movement. â&#x2013; Award winning author Gary Cost is $35 for six weeks. Scholarships are available Schmidt will visit students at based on need. Deadline to register is Wednesday, Oct. 17. the school Wednesday and Info: 219-0130.

Thursday, Oct. 10-11.

The Coffey Grinders Square Dance Club

Jaida Reed collects water from a beaker the way a hummingbird would gather food. Carolyn Clemmonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3rd grade class at Farragut Intermediate School spent an afternoon outdoors during the lab. Students paired off to experiment in several stations along the sidewalk, forming a hypothesis before testing their theories.

Square Dance Classes for new beginners starting 7:00pm Wednesdays, October 3, 10 & 17 Come join the fun! Square dancing is great exercise and a great way to meet new friends. Charlie Coffey â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Instructor. At Square Dancers Inc. 828 Tulip Ave., Knoxville, TN. $5.00 per person, per lesson.

Call 357-2638 for more information.

Visit: coffeygrinders.com

We know Medicare.

At Sterling, we are dedicated to serving the needs of Medicare BeneďŹ ciaries. We feel you deserve quality service with a real, live person on the phone to assist you.

Choose an insurance company that truly cares.

Give us a call today.

Calling Koko a â&#x20AC;&#x153;gymâ&#x20AC;? is like calling your GPS a â&#x20AC;&#x153;map.â&#x20AC;?

Toll-free 1-800-489-8506 TTY 711 5908 Toole Dr, Suite H, Knoxville, TN 37919

Now thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a whole new way to get ďŹ t. Fast!

Koko makes getting in shape simpler, faster and more enjoyable than you ever thought possible. Our patented Smartraining technology is just like having your own world-class personal trainer available anytime, on your schedule.

JOIN US FOR OUR OPEN HOUSE Oct 9th Bearden | Nov 8th Farragut from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Members, friends, family and the public are all welcome! â&#x20AC;˘ FREE strength and cardio sessions â&#x20AC;˘ Food, Door Prizes â&#x20AC;˘ Q&A session on health issues with a local physician.

PLUS! Names will be entered for a Grand Prize Drawing!

4614 Kingston Pike Bearden TN 37919 865-558-1236

153 Brooklawn Street Farragut TN 37394 865-671-4005

SCB.214.12

Underwritten by Sterling Life Insurance Company

9th Annual

East Tennessee families can visit with representatives of nationally known boarding schools, plus some local high schools to accquaint students with the range of options available to them for their high school years.

The Boarding and High School Fair will be October 9th (3-5:30 p.m.) in the Kline Gymnasium on The Episcopal School campus.

Admission is free of charge.

Local high schools exhibiting include Hardin Valley Academy, Knoxville Catholic High School, Webb School of Knoxville and West High School.

For more information, contact the school at (865) 777-9032 or email Alice Smith at smith@ esknoxville.org.

october 9, 2012 3-5:30 pm

Boarding and High School Fair Boarding Schools exhibiting include: Admiral Farragut Academy, St. Petersburg, FL Asheville School, Asheville, NC Baylor School, Chattanooga, TN Blue Ridge School, Saint George, VA Chatham Hall, Chatham-Blairs, VA Christchurch School, Christchurch, VA Christ School, Asheville, NC Darlington School, Rome, GA Fork Union Military Academy, Fork Union, VA Lake Forest Academy, Lake Forest, IL McCallie School, Chattanooga, TN Middlesex School, Concord, MA Miller School of Albemarle, Charlottesville, VA Milton Academy, Milton, MA Miss Porterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School, Farmington, CT Montverde Academy, Montverde, FL New York Military Academy, Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY Â&#x17D;Â&#x2020;Â&#x2022;ƤÂ&#x2021;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2020;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2026;Â&#x160;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2018;Â&#x17D;ÇĄ Â&#x2019;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â?Â&#x2022; Â&#x17D;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2021;ÇĄ Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â&#x17D;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2022; Â&#x161;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2026;Â&#x192;Â&#x2020;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x203A;ÇĄ Â&#x161;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;ÇĄ Â&#x192;Â&#x201E;Â&#x2014;Â? Â&#x192;Â&#x2019;ÇŚ Â&#x192;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2026;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2026;Â&#x160;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2018;Â&#x17D;ÇĄ Â&#x192;Â&#x201E;Â&#x2014;Â&#x201D;Â?ÇĄ

Saint James School, St. James, MD Saint Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School, Raleigh, NC Secondary School Admissions Testing, Princeton, NJ Â&#x2013;Ǥ Â?Â&#x2020;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2122;ÇŻÂ&#x2022; Â&#x2021;Â&#x2122;Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2026;Â&#x160;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2018;Â&#x17D;ÇĄ Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2013; Â&#x192;Â&#x2030;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2021;ÇĄ St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School, Concord, NH Â&#x2013;Ǥ Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2019;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021;Â?ÇŻÂ&#x2022; Â&#x2019;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2019;Â&#x192;Â&#x17D; Â&#x2026;Â&#x160;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2018;Â&#x17D;ÇĄ Â&#x2014;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â?ÇĄ St. Timothyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School, Stevenson, MD Stuart Hall School, Staunton, VA The Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Academy, Newbury, MA The Webb School of Bell Buckle, Bell Buckle, TN Western Reserve Academy, Hudson, OH Westminster School, Simsbury, CT Westover School, Middlebury, CT Woodberry Forest School, Woodberry Forest, VA

950 episcopal school way, knoxville, tn 37932 865.777.9032 www.esknoxville.org

A-12 â&#x20AC;˘ OCTOBER 8, 2012 â&#x20AC;˘ SHOPPER-NEWS

MILESTONES

Victor Ashe Park hosts

cross-country meet

Yount completes military training Farragut High School 2011 graduate Mitchell R. Yount has completed basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. He will earn four credits toward an Associate in Applied Science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Yount is the son of Renee Stone of Nassau Drive and David Yount of Greenback.

Ferguson completes combat training Farragut High School 2008 graduate Jeffrey D. Ferguson has graduated from basic training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. During his nine weeks of training, Ferguson studied basic combat skills, military weapons and riďŹ&#x201A;e marksmanship.

Looking for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mr. Knoxvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mason Stooksbury of Grace Christian Academy finished in 19th place with a time of 19:06 and helped his team place 8th overall in the small school division.

Lindsay Corum of Grace Christian Academy placed 17th during a cross-country race with a time of 24:02. Grace Christian girls placed 5th overall in the small school division.

Dogwood Cremation, LLC.

Josh Hazelwood posted a time of 17:57 and a 5th place finish for Karns High. Karns boys team placed 4th overall in the large school division.

Erin Dupes of Karns competed in a cross-country event last week and finished with a time of 28:22. The Karns High girls finished 10th overall in the large school division. Photos by Doug Johnson

Baseball PITCHING LESSONS

HAMMER

WASH ME!

Direct Cremation, $1,188.24 Basic Services $480 â&#x20AC;˘ Crematory Fee $250 Transfer Of Remains $395 â&#x20AC;˘ County Permit $25 Alternative Container $35 â&#x20AC;˘ Tax On Container $3.24

WINDOW WASHING

Stephen McCray, minor league player with the ChiSox, currently instructing at RBI Knoxville.

Email stephenmccray44@gmail.com for more information

Licensed â&#x20AC;˘Insured â&#x20AC;˘ Guaranteed

(865)947-4242

584 5 84 -1840

3511 W. Emory Rd., Powell, TN

Count on us.

hammerwindowwashing.com

(Powell Place Center)

Goodwill Industries-Knoxville Inc. is looking for individuals to compete in the 18th annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. Knoxvilleâ&#x20AC;? contest to be held 7 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 15, at the Hilton-Knoxville.

All proceeds will beneďŹ t Goodwillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission to offer employment opportunities to those with barriers to employment.

The contest will include beauty pageant spoof categories including outďŹ t of choice, skills and talent. The winner will be determined by how much money is raised by each contestant. Info: 588-8567.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making Spirits Brightâ&#x20AC;?

The Bobby Todd Christmas Open House

B

obby Todd Antiques in historic Downtown Sweetwater is hosting their annual Christmas Open House on Thursday, October 11 from 5 pm to 8 pm. The Bobby Todd Christmas Open House continues on Friday, October 12 and

BOBBY TODD "OUJRVFT t #BCZ t )PNF t (BSEFO t (JÄ&#x2122; T

HOLIDAY OpenHouse

Ä&#x2021; VSTEBZ &WFOJOH 0DUPCFS GSPN 'SJEBZ 4BUVSEBZ 0DUPCFS GSPN 4VOEBZ 0DUPCFS GSPN Saturday, October 13 from 10 to 5, and Sunday, October 14 from 1 to 5.

Each year Bobby Todd is transformed into a Christmas wonderland that captivates children of all ages. From the magical Holiday window display to the whimsical and nostalgic holiday dĂŠcor inside, Bobby Todd evokes a vintage spirit that will take you back to cherished childhood memories.

Featured Christmas lines and artists include: Byersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Christmas shopping. Watch eyes light up every time someone receives a gift in a Bobby Todd gift bag.

During the Bobby Todd Christmas Open House, be sure to register to win fabulous door prizes, enjoy scrumptious holiday treats, and visit with old friends and make new ones.

Bobby Todd is located in historic Downtown Sweetwaterapproximately 35 minutes from West Knoxville. Downtown Sweetwater is a

#PCCZ 5PEE XJMM CF DMPTFE GSPN .POEBZ 0DUPCFS UISPVHI 8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS UP QSFQBSF GPS UIF )PMJEBZ 0QFO )PVTF

/PSUI .BJO 4USFFU t %PXOUPXO 4XFFUXBUFS 423-337-3837 t XXX CPCCZUPEEBOUJRVFT DPN

Making Spirits Bright since 2002 Choice, Lori Mitchell, KD Vintage, Shiny Brite, Cody Foster, Bethany Lowe, Joe Spencer, Nicole Sayre, and the Round Top Collection.

Bobby Todd sales associates

have been as busy as Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elves displaying these unique holiday dĂŠcor items. During the Christmas Open House, Bobby Todd will also unveil their newest gift selections, quality antique furniture, and colorful accessories for your home.

As always, Bobby Todd offers complimentary holiday gift bag packaging which makes it the perfect place to â&#x20AC;&#x153;wrap upâ&#x20AC;? your

shopperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paradise with antique shops, ladies boutiques, gift stores, and cafĂŠs.

For more information regarding the Bobby Todd Christmas Open House, visit www.bobbytoddantiques.com and click on the events tab or like us on Facebook.

Please note: Bobby Todd Antiques will be closed Monday, October 8, Tuesday, October 9, and Wednesday, October 10 to prepare for the Christmas Open House.

www.bobbytoddantiques.com 305 North Main Street â&#x20AC;˘ Downtown Sweetwater, Tennessee â&#x20AC;˘ Open Monday - Saturday 10-5

SHOPPER-NEWS • OCTOBER 8, 2012 • A-13

s Shopper s e n i s u b Network

Sandy Loy Photo by S. Barrett

Sales pull back in September

By Sherry Witt

Sandy Loy, Construction Plus Meet Sandy Loy, president of Construction Plus. A Fountain City native now living in Farragut, Sandy says he enjoys “the best of both worlds.” At Construction Plus, he provides professional construction service with certified construction managers and design-build specialists.

So, take a moment to get to know Sandy Loy and add him to your Shopper Network.

Who inspires you professionally?

Steven Covey, author of “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,” especially his habit of Win/Win or No Deal. That is a harder habit to practice than it sounds.

Many people want to win, so they are adverse to the Win/ Win paradigm. The temptation to capitulate and let yourself be a martyr to get business is one which leads to bad results in the long run, but is an easy trap to fall into, especially when the economy is as tough as it is right now.

Learning to say no deal when you work like the dickens to find deals is a hard habit to form, but it has been one I have worked hard to develop and find it pays huge dividends.

There are terrific clients out there who also want to be in Win/Win relationships. Finding them and holding onto them by honoring the Win/Win paradigm is the key to small business success in my opinion.

What is the best part of your day?

I am blessed to share an office building with my best friend, Dennis Koontz. He and I get to have lunch together frequently, so that is a wonderful part of my day. But I would say the best part is when I get to see my granddaughter at the end of the day and spend time with her.

She and her mother live with me, so I get to spend time with her every day. Seeing your best friend and your granddaughter every day is something very few people get to enjoy, so I am truly blessed.

If you would like to be a featured business person in Shopper Network, email shannon@ ShopperNewsNow.com.

Why did you choose this career?

Like many CEOs, the career chose me. My father was a contractor and I went to school to be an architect. After graduating from UT in architecture, having a family to feed I had to get the highest paying job I could, with TVA in engineering.

I then went to night school at UT and completed my master’s degree in engineering, which opened more doors for me inside TVA. During the downturn of the nuclear program in the early ’80s, I accepted a job as regional engineer for AISC, which led to my recruitment by a large commercial contractor in Memphis and subsequently a developer in Knoxville who helped me start Construction Plus in 1988.

I took complete ownership of CPI in 1990 and the rest is history.

What do you love about your community?

I grew up in Fountain City and now live in Farragut, so I consider both my communities. I love the small-town feel of Fountain City and knowing I will always see old friends there.

I love Farragut because of its diversity of new Knox Countians.

Most of my neighbors are people who have moved here versus growing up here, so I get to enjoy both worlds!

News from Office of Register of Deeds

Construction Plus 601 Reliability Circle

675-3600 www.constructionplus.com

After the first sustained period of growth in nearly four years, the local real estate markets leveled off someWitt what in September. For the month ending on Friday, Sept.

28, there were 660 property sales recorded by the Register of Deeds office, or 177 fewer than during the month of August.

The figures are almost flat even when compared to September 2011, when 669 parcels were sold.

The total value of real estate sold during September was $232.4 million, but was bolstered by a single transfer that came in at $100 million.

Even without the large transfer, however, the data compared favorably to last September when $111 million was sold.

Mortgage lending markets continued to perform

well. For the month, about $308 million was loaned against property in Knox County, compared to just $238 million in September of 2011. Low interest rates, government programs and slightly improved property values have combined to make 2012 a strong year for refinancing.

The largest property transfer of the month, and of the year to date, was the sale for $100 million of a health care facility in the Dowell Springs complex on Middlebrook Pike. The largest mortgage transaction was a loan secured by Knoxville Hotel Associates for $11.5 million against property on Lake Avenue.

Although property sales did experience a downturn in September, it should be noted that this comes on the heels of a six-month stretch that outperformed the same period from 2011.

Historically, September almost always brings such a drop in sales as construction slows with the onset of fall.

Need

something?

Try the Action Ads!

Call

Southeast

TERMITE AND PEST CONTROL

Honest, Reliable Service Since 1971

693-7211

10512 Lexington Dr., Ste. 500 • 218-WEST

CONTINUING EDUCATION October-December

Business and Community Services is your one-stop provider of training, offering an array of solutions that will enhance your performance—regardless of your industry—and generate real results. Training can be custom designed for your needs, and can be delivered at any of our campuses or in your plant or business.

October 23-27 Cherokee Plaza

TUESDAY, OCT. 23 • 68 P.M.

Introduction to QuickBooks, $95 This 3.5-hour basic workshop is for anyone who has never used QuickBooks. Students will use on-site computers, but Mac users will need to bring a laptop with QuickBooks already loaded on the computer.

When: Friday, October 19, November 16 or December 7, 8:30-noon Location: Tennessee Small Business Development Center, Knoxville Chamber Partnership Building, Suite 201, 17 Market Square, in downtown Knoxville

QuickBooks Level 1, $175 This full-day class is for those who already use QuickBooks or need to learn it again.

Course is at the Hardin Valley Campus, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, October 26 or November 30.

DIY Home Improvement & Repairs for Women, $29 Thursday, Oct. 11, 6-8 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 6-8 p.m.

Basic Genealogy, $75 Thursdays, Oct. 25-Dec. 6, 6:30-9 p.m.

QuickBooks Level 2, $200 This full-day course covers more advanced topics. Course is at the Hardin Valley Campus 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. , Friday, November 9.

Design seminar with Belgian guest designer Tom Verellen, whose furniture combines style, comfort and simplicity for the ultimate in sophistication.

Also featuring Anichini bedding. 6:30 p.m. seminar followed by discussion and cocktails.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 24 • 11 A.M.1 P.M. Tea Party with Knoxville’s “Tea at the Gallery” tea and specialty treats made personally by their new French pastry chef!

Also, G&G Tablescapes highlighting the latest Anichini and Potomak table top.

THURSDAY, OCT. 25 • 68 P.M. Luxury for Him and Her with Harper Fiat Also featuring artist Harold Kraus and champagne tasting!

SATURDAY, OCT. 27 • NOON3 P.M. Madeline-themed Children’s Event Join us for face painting and yummy fall treats!

Intro to Wealth Management, $50 Thursdays, Oct. 11-25, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

G&G Interiors, 5508 Kingston Pike, Suite 100, In Cherokee Plaza

Zumba Fitness, $45 Mondays, Nov. 5-Dec. 10, 5:45-6:45 p.m.

Intro to American Indian Artwork, $99 Tuesdays, Oct. 16-Nov. 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Flyfishing 101, $79 Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Women’s Self-Defense Level I, $40 Saturday, Oct. 20, 2-5 p.m.

Special offer! Tennessee Handgun Carry-Permit Class, 2 for $75 Saturday, Nov. 17, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Spanish Conversation, $105 Mondays, Oct. 22-Nov. 26, 7-9 p.m.

Tennessee Estate Planning, $49 Tuesday/Thursday, Oct. 23-25, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Instant Piano for Busy People, $54 Thursday, Oct. 25, 6-9:30 p.m.

RSVP for all events to 865-212-5639.

Visit www.gg-interiors.com for more information.

Refuse to Be a Victim, $39 Friday, Nov. 2, 6-10 p.m.

Beyond Basic Digital Photography, $109 Wednesdays, Nov. 28-Dec. 12, 6:15-8:15 p.m.

How to Thrive Financially in Retirement, $59 Tuesdays, Nov. 1-8, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Many more classes are available. For a complete list of courses and schedules, visit www.pstcc.edu/bcs. Registration can be done online for your convenience!

A-14 â&#x20AC;˘ OCTOBER 8, 2012 â&#x20AC;˘ SHOPPER-NEWS

Community Calendar Send items to news@ShopperNewsNow.com

FARRAGUT LIBRARY EVENTS The Farragut Branch Library is located at 417 N. Campbell Station Road. A parent or guardian must accompany each child, except for older preschool, during Storytime and events. Info: 777-1750. â&#x2013; Monday, Oct. 8, 10:30 a.m., Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5. â&#x2013; Tuesday, Oct. 9, 10:30 a.m., Older Preschool Storytime for ages 4-6. â&#x2013; Wednesday, Oct. 10, 10:30 a.m., Baby Bookworms for infants to age 2. â&#x2013; Thursday, Oct. 11, 10:30 a.m., Toddler Storytime for ages 2-3. â&#x2013; Friday, Oct. 12, 10:30 a.m., Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5.

MONDAY-FRIDAY, THROUGH OCTOBER Arts Council features Sherby Jones The Town of Farragut Arts Council presents Sherby Jones as the featured artist for October, displaying her work in specially designed cases on the second floor of the rotunda in the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive.

A University of Tennessee graduate with a diverse background in theater and education, Jones previously owned the Mountain Laurel Gallery, first at the Candy Factory and later at Candoro Marble Museum. Her angel was chosen to top First Lady Hillary Clintonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blue Room Christmas tree at the White House in 1993. Jones is a member of the Barbara West Portrait Group, which meets twice weekly to paint and draw. The groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work will be on exhibit at the town hall Oct. 8-19. For more info, follow the group on Facebook or call 865-675-6339.

The town hall is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. For more info, visit www.townoffarragut.org (Departments, Parks & Leisure Services, Arts & Culture).

SATURDAYS, THROUGH OCTOBER Food, crafts at Dixie Lee Market From 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday through Oct. 29, the Dixie Lee Farmers Market is open with fresh, locally grown produce and handmade crafts. The market is at Renaissance in Farragut, 12740 Kingston Pike.

Local farmers and Tennessee artisans provide the products for the market. In season, offerings include peaches, berries, grapes, melons, apples, tomatoes, peppers, beans, corn, greens and a host of other fruits and vegetables, plus grass-fed meats, honey, potted plants, fresh-cut flowers, herbs and cheeses. There are also baked goods and crafts by local artisans.

at Mayor Bob Leonard Park on Watt Road. The deadline for reserving a treat station is Monday, Oct. 8, or until all spots are full.

Freaky Friday Fright Nite is one of the largest family events in the Farragut area. Groups and businesses can reserve a treat station, at no charge, and distribute candy and/or other goodies (company pencils, notepads, key chains, etc.) to area children as they safely trickor-treat along the walk trail at the park. Participants are encouraged to dress in costumes appropriate for a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event. Groups should prepare enough treats for approximately 1,600 children.

The application is available at www.townoffarragut. org and at the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. For more info, contact Lauren Cox, special events and program coordinator, at lauren.cox@ townoffarragut.org or 865-966-7057.

MONDAY, OCT. 8 Prophet, Tim Lee 3 on Tennessee Shines San Franciscoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chuck Prophet and Knoxvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tim Lee 3 will perform at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, at the WDVX studio at the Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 S. Gay St. The performance will be broadcast on the Tennessee Shines Radio Show on WDVX-FM, 89.9 Clinton, 102.9 Knoxville.

With his deadpan vocal delivery. Prophet has been called the natural successor to Lou Reed and Jonathan Richman. For more info, visit http://chuckprophet.com.

Mississippi natives Tim and Susan Lee have called Knoxville home for more than 10 years and have been a uniting creative force on the local music scene. For more info, visit www.timleethree.com.

A limited number of tickets to be in the studio audience for the live show are $10 and are available at WDVX and at www.BrownPaperTickets.com. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door, while supplies last. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.

Children 14 and under accompanied by a parent are admitted free.

TUESDAY, OCT. 9 Civil War Roundtable

THROUGH FRIDAY, NOV. 16

Author and historian John Michael Priest will address the Knoxville Civil War Roundtable at 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike.

Priest, a certified guide for the Antietam National Battlefield, will discuss â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Battle of Antietam From the Common Soldierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Perspective.â&#x20AC;? The talk is open to the public.

Cost for the talk only is $5. (Students with current IDs are admitted free.) A 7 p.m. buffet dinner is $15 for members, $17 for non-members. To make dinner reservations, call 865-671-9001 by 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8.

Tennessee Basketball exhibit

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10

The Farragut Folklife Museum will host the exhibit â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pride and Traditions of Tennessee Basketballâ&#x20AC;? Monday through Friday through Nov. 16, at the museum, housed in the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. The exhibit features items from the personal collection of Knox County Commissioner R. Larry Smith and includes vintage uniforms and shoes, championship memorabilia, and programs, pictures and pamphlets spanning the entire history of the University of Tennessee menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball team.

Smith will give a free lecture at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, discussing the history of UT basketball and sharing player stories and interviews.

Museum hours are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Historic Homes luncheon Historic Homes of Knoxvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Founders Day Luncheon will start at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, at The Foundry, 747 Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fair Park Drive. U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander will be the featured speaker for the event, which celebrates Knoxvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 221st birthday and benefits Historic Homes of Knoxville.

The event begins with a reception at 11:30, followed by the luncheon at noon.

Tickets are $50 each or $500 for a table of 10.

They are available at www.knoxtix.com or 865-5237543.

WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 10-21

MONDAY, OCT. 8

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Little Princeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at Carousel

Fright Nite stations deadline A few spots still remain for local nonprofit and community organizations and businesses to participate in Freaky Friday Fright Nite, 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26,

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Little Princeâ&#x20AC;? will be presented WednesdaySunday, Oct. 10-21, at the Carousel Theatre at the University of Tennessee.

Wednesday-Saturday performances will be at 7:30

State-of-the-art surgical weight loss Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proud to be the ďŹ rst practice in East Tennessee to perform robotically assisted, assisted laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery. Robotic surgery offers qualiďŹ ed patients fewer complications and shorter recovery times.

Since 2002, more than 1,300 patients have lost a total of over 125,000 pounds and gained better health as a result of weight loss surgery by our surgeons.

Free Informational Seminars Thursday, Oct. 11 â&#x20AC;˘ 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Blount Memorial, Maryville Thursday, Oct. 18 â&#x20AC;˘ 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Bass Pro Shops, Sevierville Mark A. Colquitt, MD, FACS, FASMBS

Jonathan H. Ray, MD, FACS, FASMBS

p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. There will be no show on Saturday, Oct. 20, but Sunday, Oct. 21, also will include a 7:30 performance.

The Clarence Brown Theatre production of the play based on the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parable by Antoine de SaintExupery is aimed at children and adults.

For tickets, call 865-974-5161 or 865-656-4444.

THURSDAY, OCT. 11 Special-event permit training The Town of Farragut Community Development Department will hold a Grand Opening Special Event Permit training session at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive.

Farragut businesses are encouraged to attend and give feedback on the new ordinance that will expand signage opportunities for grand-opening purposes.

At the Farragut Business Allianceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012 Shop Farragut Holiday Campaign Kick-Off at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 16, also at Town Hall, businesses will be provided with a Special Event Permit training session.

The session will educate businesses on the ordinance and new signage requirements that went into effect this year.

At the kick-off, FBA executive director Allison Sousa will explain all aspects of the Shop Farragut Campaign, including advertising information, media exposure, registration and potential signage discounts from local companies.

For more info on the Special Event Permit training sessions, contact Community Development director Ruth Hawk, 865-966-7057 or ruth.hawk@ townoffarragut.org. For more info about Shop Farragut, contact Sousa, 865-307-2486 or allison@ farragutbusiness.com, or visit www.farragutbusiness. com.

THURSDAY, OCT. 11 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Greatest Story Never Toldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Donn King will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Greatest Story Never Toldâ&#x20AC;? at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, in the Goins Building Auditorium at Pellissippi State Community College, 10915 Hardin Valley Road.

In the one-hour lecture, King, an associate professor of liberal arts at Pellissippi State, will discuss how everyone tells themselves stories about their lives, but reexamining and editing those stories might make us happier.

The lecture, part of the 2012-13 Faculty Lecture Series, is free and open to the public.

FRIDAY, OCT. 12 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Blind Sideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on Square Knox County Public Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popular Movies on Market Square will conclude its six-week run with â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Blind Sideâ&#x20AC;? (PG-13, 2009) on Friday, Oct. 12.

The free event will begin with pre-show activities including pet tips and advice at 6:30 p.m. followed by the movie screening at dusk. Attendees should bring their own seating. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome.

FRIDAY, OCT. 12 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tres Vidasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; performance Pellissippi State Community College will wrap up its recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month with a performance of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tres Vidasâ&#x20AC;? at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, at the Clayton Performing Arts Center at the college, 10915 Hardin Valley Road.

The presentation celebrates the life, times and work of three significant Latin American women: painter Frida Kahlo of Mexico, peace activist Rufina Amaya of El Salvador and poet Alfonsina Storni of Argentina. The award-winning Core Ensemble of Lake Worth, Fla., blends music, dance and writing in a performance format the group calls â&#x20AC;&#x153;chamber music theatre.â&#x20AC;?

For more info, call 865-694-6500 or visit www. pstcc.edu/arts.

The performance is free and open to the public.

Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â?Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2122; Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022; Â&#x192; Dz Â&#x192;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2019;Â&#x203A; Â&#x17D;Â&#x192;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2021;Ǩdz Weekly shopping and entertainment excursions, fun activities, games and crafts with good friends makes Parkview a very â&#x20AC;&#x153;Happy Placeâ&#x20AC;? to live!

Parkview is an independent living, service enriched community! Our rates include two meals a day, housekeeping and laundry services, transportation to shopping and doctor appointments, an array of fun activities and all utilities except cable and telephone.

To register and for additional seminar dates, call 865-984-3413 or visit www.foothillsweightloss.com.

Blount Memorial Hospital Physician OfďŹ ce Bldg.

907 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Suite 349 Maryville, TN 37804

865-984-3413

www.foothillsweightloss.com We offer a wide range of surgical weight loss options, including gastric bypass, RealizeÂŽ adjustable gastric band and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

Ǩ Í&#x2022;Í&#x201D;Í?Í&#x2022;Í&#x2DC; Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018;Â? Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2021; Č&#x2C6; Â?Â&#x2018;Â&#x161;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2039;Â&#x17D;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2021;ÇĄ Í&#x2014;Í&#x203A;Í?Í&#x2014;Í&#x2DC; Č&#x2C6; Í&#x153;Í&#x161;Í&#x2122;ǤÍ&#x161;Í&#x203A;Í&#x2122;ǤÍ&#x203A;Í&#x201D;Í&#x2122;Í&#x201D; Č&#x2C6; Â&#x2122;Â&#x2122;Â&#x2122;ǤÂ&#x2019;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030;ǤÂ&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â?

SHOPPER-NEWS â&#x20AC;˘ OCTOBER 8, 2012 â&#x20AC;˘ A-15

NEWS FROM PAIDEIA ACADEMY OF KNOXVILLE

RUN! for the Classics

Runners line up to take part in the RUN! for the Classics 5K. Photos submitted

Apostles Hall Dean Mark Baker (center) is having a good race. Also pictured are Fielden Torstrick and Allie Seaman.

Nearly 300 participants registered for the seventh annual RUN! for the Classics 5K and 1-mile Family Fun Walk at Victor Ashe Park on Sept. 29. The event was a fundraiser held by Paideia Academy.

Cooler temperatures and threats of rain did not deter the runners in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5K event.

Andy Baksa and Lauren Hagans were the ďŹ rst male and female across the ďŹ nish line with times of 16:34.2 and 17:27.7, respectively.

Brian Lewis (19:20.9) and Joseph Garlington (19:26.3) took second and third place for overall male. Katie Flaute (19:27.4) and Mandy Brindle (19:59.7) ďŹ nished second and third in the overall female division.

The winning male and female students were both from Paideia Academy: Bryson McClurkin (22:10.0) and Kensi Gray (24:18.9), who was the fourth overall female finisher as well.

Other winners include: Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Masters, Jim Norris (21:04.2); Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Masters, Lori Woods (25:06.2); Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grandmasters, Jeff Gates (24:31.7); Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grandmasters, Jo Lay (29:42.6); Team, Paidieaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Nicene Hall (top four combined times of 1:38:09.1).

A complete listing of race results can be found at Total Race Solutionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; website, www. totalrace.net.

Paideia Academy Headmaster James Cowart was inspired by the community support shown to the school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have so many students and their families who enjoy this event, but it is really special to see all the friends and community members that come out to participate,â&#x20AC;? he said.

WIVK-FM and Wivick the Frog were on hand as the raceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presenting sponsor to cheer on the runners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We registered more people for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race than ever before,â&#x20AC;? said Becky Crenshaw, RUN! codirector. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m both a runner and a Paideia parent, so this event is very special to me. But I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a really great race!â&#x20AC;?

Classical education: the grammar stage

By James A. Cowart, Paideia Academy Headmaster Grammar school students are so much fun. They are imaginative, creative and extremely excited about learning. They have an amazing capacity to memorize material easily and enjoy learning new information particularly through experiences with their multiple senses.

Contemporary educaJames Cowart tion often frowns on rote memorization. Some educators refer to this as â&#x20AC;&#x153;drill and kill,â&#x20AC;? implying that drilling a student will kill his desire to learn.

The idea of sheer repetition without teaching the student to understand the meaning of the information seems antithetical to their notions of education. Though this may be true for you and me, classical education recognizes the value of teaching our children with appropriate methods like memorization that align with their childhood developmental phases.

Grammar school students actually enjoy memorizing facts, particularly when provided to them through chants, songs and rhythmic verse.

If you have ever heard a child repeating nonsensical words over and over again, then you understand that they do not need to comprehend what they are saying in order to enjoy doing so. Consider the playground chants and nursery rhymes that we learned in our youth and can easily recall today. Truly such an approach to learning comes more naturally for children at this stage than application or analysis.

The beauty of the classical approach is that students in the grammar stage do not need to understand all the facts and how they relate to one another. Our goal is to exercise their minds and to supply them with knowledge, so that as their critical thinking skills naturally mature in a few years, they will be prepared to move from simple knowledge to deeper understanding.

Other characteristic features of classical education are its emphasis on the ancient Western cultures, particularly Greece and Rome, and the premium it places on language development. One of our Grammar School classes recently had the opportunity to demonstrate both of these elements in a school-wide assembly.

Terri Bowdenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Grade Busy Bees enjoy studying Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome in their history class. Currently, they

,V \RXU FKLOG EHLQJ HTXLSSHG WR

ORYH *RG ORYH OHDUQLQJ"

2XU FODVVLFDO &KULVWLDQ PRGHO RI HGXFDWLRQ DGGUHVVHV WKH KHDUW VRXO PLQG RI D VWXGHQW &RQYHQLHQWO\ ORFDWHG LQ :HVW .QR[YLOOH 1RZ HQUROOLQJ JUDGHV .

SDLGHLDNQR[YLOOH RUJ < D U Q H O O 5 R D G . Q R [ Y L O O H 7 1

First grade students give a presentation about Ancient Egypt. They are (front) Anna Sadler, Alexandra Ceausu, Brooke McConnell, Natalie Hobbs, Jaynie Stowe; (back) Eric McIlrath, Ian McLemore, Miles Vande Brake and Mitchell Clapp. The grammar stage equips students with the necessary tools and facts of learning. They store away the foundational building blocks of education during this time, while their minds are most receptive to memorization and observation. Photo submitted are immersed in Ancient Egypt. They revel in many fun hands-on activities, such as making sugar cube pyramids and Ancient Egyptian costumes. They have also been diligently memorizing a couple of fun poems. Their presentation included a singing rendition of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pharaoh, Pharaohâ&#x20AC;? to the tune of Richard Berryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Louie, Louieâ&#x20AC;? and a recitation about Ancient Egypt by Patty Wells:

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Nile River ďŹ&#x201A;ooded once a year, which was an irritation. It gave the farmers water for their cropsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; irrigation.â&#x20AC;?

Come to think of it, I did not ask the students how they liked memorizing these facts or if they actually understood all the information, but after watching them sing and dance, I was certain they were having a pretty good timeâ&#x20AC;Śeven while learning!

A-16 â&#x20AC;˘ OCTOBER 8, 2012 â&#x20AC;˘ SHOPPER-NEWS

donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sacrifice for

QUALITY PRICE! Valu Time products - hundreds of quality items at every day low prices. Save money every time you shop!

Valu Time

Valu Time

¢

Canned Pasta

79

1

Peanut Butter $ Selected Varieties, 18 Oz.

with card

Selected Varieties, 15 Oz.

Valu Time Selected Varieties, 14.5-15.25 Oz.

with card

10

10/$ Saltine Crackers with card

16 Oz.

Toaster Pastries

with card

59

Valu Time

Valu Time

Valu Time

¢

Vegetables

99

10

Pineapple 10/$

10/$ with card

Selected Varieties, 6 Ct.

Selected Varieties, 20 Oz.

with card

10

save up to 60% on every day items with Valu Time!

Frozen, Valu Time

Pot Pie 7 Oz.

with card

¢

75

Frozen, Valu Time

Pizza

10/$

Selected Varieties, with card 6.5 Oz.

10

Valu Time

Sour Cream 16 Oz.

$

29

1

with card

Frozen, Valu Time

Whipped Topping 8 Oz.

¢

with card

99

Come Meet Our New Pharmacist!

Nick Anderson PharmD t Items and Prices are specifically intended to apply locally where issue originates. No sales to dealers or competitors Quantity rights reserved. 2012 K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. Food City is an Equal Opportunity.Employer.

Nick has been working in the pharmacy setting for the past six years. He put himself through college working with various pharmacies while learning the various skills and procedures practiced by pharmacists nationwide.

While earning his doctorate through the Appalachian College of Pharmacy, he was president of the community pharmacy organization and helped raise awareness of what a community pharmacy, such as Food City Pharmacy, could do for the community in which it is located. Also, during his doctoral program he was trained in the art of counseling patients, immunizing patients, and performing the duties of a pharmacist to highest degree of medical, legal and ethical standards. Nick was hired on to work with Food City Pharmacy immediately after graduation and started as a floating pharmacist then moved on to become the staff pharmacist at the Dandridge Food City Pharmacy. Currently, Nick is pleased to serve as the Halls-Crossroads Food City Pharmacy Manager. It is his pleasure to give counsel on and dispense medication. Additionally, Nick is certified to administer vaccinations and is always happy to give a Flu Shot or a Shingles Vaccine at the patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s convenience.

t ,/097*--& 5/ / #30"%8": .":/"3%7*--& )8: )"3%*/ 7"--&: 3% ,*/(450/ 1*,& .*%%-&#300, 1*,& .033&-- 3% t 108&-- 5/ &.03: 3%

SALE DATES Mon., Oct. 8 Sat., Oct. 13, 2012

B

October 8, 2012

HEALTH & LIFESTYLES

First home, second chance

Parkwest’s fourth Habitat house built on hope On Oct. 13, everything comes together for Jessica Berry … the good, the bad and everything in between.

For it’s on that day, the fifth anniversary of her husband’s death by drug overdose, that 60 Parkwest Medical Center volunteers begin framing up the exterior walls and setting the roof trusses of the Habitat for Humanity home she’s dreamed about for the better part of two years.

“The day has gotten different over the years,” she says of the date of her husband’s passing. “Yes, it can be hard emotionally, but I know it’s a God thing that we are building on that date.”

If all goes well, Jessica and her two children, 10-year-old daughter Kyleigh and 7-year-old son Liam, will be in the home at 5034 Sevierville Pike in time for Christmas – a gift of a second chance for the young mother trying hard to make life for her children better than what she had.

Raised by an alcoholic/addict mother who had been “pushed over the edge” by the suicide of her husband when Jessica was only 9 months old, Jessica was also soon on the road to addiction. She took her first drink at age 5 and began using drugs at 13.

She had lost custody of her children and was in jail waiting to get into a treatment program when her husband died of an overdose at age 30. Not much later, an overdose also claimed the life of her mother at age 51.

“I never meant for it to get as bad as it did but there was no stopping it until a divine intervention of sorts,” Jessica said of her addiction. “Something was telling me that addiction wanted to kill me. So, I turned to God for help.”

“Clean” for more than five years, she now attends Knox Life Church and works as a counselor at Cornerstone of Recovery, an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility in Louisville. “I don’t always like it, but I totally love it,” she says of her role in working with recovering addicts. “The hard part is dealing with resistance and people not willing to surrender their addiction.”

Berry would know – she didn’t want to surrender her own.

“It took a lot of consequences and pain to motivate me to change my life,” she said.

“I experienced the loss of my husband and mother as a result of their addiction. I knew that I needed to stop playing with my life.

My kids are my world. I had no stability growing up, and I want to give them the things I did not have. I want them to know they will always have a permanent home to come to. Habitat has helped me to live my dreams today. I know that all that is happening in my life is by the grace of God. For me, grace is sufficient.”

Now living in a two-bedroom duplex, she first applied for a Habitat house about two years ago and began attending Habitat’s required budget classes to learn about credit and how to better handle her finances.

“I’ve been blessed by the tutors I’ve had in several ways,” she said. “I’ve learned how to budget my money, finances and clear up debt. They have taught me to not get involved in short-term, high-interest loans and have taught me to save money whenever possible. I have learned a lot from them.”

Knoxville Habitat for Humanity houses are affordable because they are built by volunteers working with future homebuyers, sold at no profit and financed with a 25- to 30-year zero interest mortgage.

The homeowners also participate however they can in the Habitat build. “I’ll be working as much as possible on my house within my skill set,” said Berry. “I’m pretty good with a hammer.”

Hers will be the fourth Habitat home built by Parkwest volunteers in as many years. Parkwest built its first Habitat home

Parkwest CAO Rick Lassiter joins Sue Casper on the 2010 build.

At right, raising the first wall in 2009.

At far right, Parkwest volunteers work on exterior walls during the 2011 build. on Ohio Avenue in Knoxville in 2009 for Morgen Marshall. In 2010, 115 Parkwest volunteers worked 570.75 hours to build a Habitat home on East Glenwood Avenue for The Dills, a family of five.

Last year, 75 Parkwest volunteers worked 444.5 hours to build a home on England Drive for Tabitha MacLellan and her teenage daughter, Stephanie, just in time for Christmas.

That’s 370 volunteers working almost 2,500 hours, and not counting Parkwest’s catering services to the volunteers, housewarming gifts to the homeowners or annual cash donations that now amount to more than $100,000.

Those are big numbers, but more importantly, that’s three homes built and countless lives changed in a city where more than 6,000 live in substandard housing conditions.

“The need for decent, affordable housing is very much a reality right here in Knoxville,” said Archie Ellis Jr., chief development officer for Knoxville Habitat for Humanity. “Habitat for Humanity offers the opportunity of home ownership to a population that otherwise would not be able to afford a home – individuals and families

whose income falls between 30 and 60 percent below average median income for our community.”

That’s the reason Em Cobble, Parkwest vice president, has pulled on work gloves and a carpenter’s apron at each of the Parkwest Habitat builds.

“From working closely with Habitat, I’ve seen the worthwhile work and lasting impact that Habitat has on families and our community,” said Cobble, Parkwest’s Habitat coordinator. “I think it’s great that my employer is involved in such a cause.”

Likewise, Parkwest Chief Administrative Officer Rick Lassiter is humbled to see employees living out the hospital’s Treated Well. Well Treated. slogan in a setting far removed from healthcare.

“It is awesome to see Parkwest employees use their teamwork skills outside the healthcare setting,” said Lassiter. “I am so proud to be part of this organization when I see people from different departments working on Habitat houses in those Built Well. Well Built. t-shirts. At Parkwest, our commitment is not only to ensure that our patients are Treated Well. Well Treated.

from a medical standpoint, but to make sure we do all we can to ensure the same for our community. Partnering with Habitat for Humanity is one of the many ways we can work toward that end.”

While Dec. 1 is the final work day for volunteers laboring on Berry’s house, the date for the house dedication is yet to be determined. Berry is hopeful, however, that her family will be able to move out of the tiny duplex apartment they now rent and celebrate Christmas in their new home.

“Getting into my house before or around Christmas would be the best gift ever,” Berry said. “I can’t even describe what that would mean to me.”

But even before the first nail is driven, Berry has seen what Knoxville Habitat for Humanity has done for her.

“Habitat has played a big part in my recovery,” she said. “It’s helping me to be an accountable, responsible, productive member of society. It will give me and my family stability, which is huge.”

For more info about Parkwest or physician referral, call 374-PARK or visit TreatedWell.com.

Recovery is a Journey #-(-24+ ɥ #!.5#18ɥ "4! 3(.-ɥ #-3#1 has a strong history of helping people with serious mental illness and substance abuse move their lives forward into recovery. Dozens of classes provide support on the journey.

See the complete class catalog at www.peninsulabehavioralhealth.com, or call ǒƘƖƕǓɥƙƗƎLjƙƘƎƎ for more information.

B-2 • OCTOBER 8, 2012 • SHOPPER-NEWS

Anne Little is one of the seniors in the cardio exercise class at Strang Senior Center.

AnimalWorks to focus on overpopulation After finding homes for about 5,500 animals since it opened in 2001, AnimalWorks is shifting its focus toward controlling animal overpopulation through its spay and neuter program.

Sara Barrett

Cardio at Strang

Critter Tales

By Theresa Edwards

“There are so many good rescue groups in the area, and we are Blount County’s only spay/neuter clinic,” said Ann Contole, director.

There are several animals still in the care of AnimalWorks, but any additional animals brought to the facility in need of shelter will be taken to a rescue group or animal shelter.

Contole stresses the importance of controlling the animal population for a number of reasons. Domesticated animals are in danger of contracting diseases from animals that are not vaccinated, and allowing animals to suffer without shelter or care is inhumane.

The most important role you can have in helping the situation is having your pets altered (spayed or neutered). This is a responsibility you accept as a pet owner the moment you bring an animal home.

Covenant Health encourages physical fitness for seniors by offering exercise classes at the Strang Senior Center.

Instructor Karen Kuhn teaches cardio 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. There will not be a cardio class Oct. 17 because of the Halloween bingo party at 1 p.m.

Advanced cardio classes are 8:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Info: www.knoxcounty.org/seniors.

Katie is available from AnimalWorks. She is very social and enjoys being covered up at night for bed. Her adoption fee has been sponsored although interested parties still need to complete the adoption process. Photo submitted You may be comforted to know that you have helped an animal by giving it a home, but, “What’s going to happen to your animal’s offspring?” asks Contole.

AnimalWorks offers spay/neuter services regularly with a clinic coming up Saturday, Oct. 13. A vaccination clinic will be held Saturday, Oct. 20.

You do not need to be a resident of Blount County to use AnimalWorks, and there are no income restrictions to take advantage of its low-cost services.

Info: www.animalwork stn.org or 379-2227.

HEALTH NOTES ■ The fourth annual Pink Ribbon Celebration will be held 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Knoxville Expo Center.

Individual tickets are $60. Sponsorships are available. Info: www.pinkribboncelebration.com; Janine Mingie, 607-9664 or janine.mingie@hma.com.

Leanette Coyne Strang’s Halloween bingo party will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17. Put on that costume and join in the fun with games, prizes, refreshments and goodies for everyone.

Tickets

12 For Sale By Owner 40a Condos- Townhouses 42 Cemetery Lots

UT FOOTBALL

2 BR, 1 BA house + large adjoining lot, All games home & away $45,000. 2943 Tecoma All events-concerts Dr. 865-637-7041 Buy-Sell-Trade

Farragut Commons 3 BR, 3 Full Baths, 2 Car Gar, Updated.

Call for appt 865-671-1185

865-919-1016

21

OPEN HOUSE SUN. 1-5 7700 W. Emory Rd. Realtors welcome.

Updated Brick ranch 1 ac, $160,000. 865-548-8267

*ADOPT. Together we will provide a loving, secure, happy home North 40n with a bright future for your baby. Expenses paid. Christine & POWELL, 2 BR, 2 BA Bobby 1-888-571-5558. townhome, gar., covered patio, trees, conv. loc. $95,900.

865-947-4157. ***Web ID# 149704***

Special Notices

2

49 Wanted To Buy

63 Condo Rentals

CEMETERY lots with markers at Highland South, $3000 obo. 865-5237856 or 865-216-1644.

GRANDVIEW CEMETERY

selectticketservice.com Adoption

Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

15 Special Notices

15

TOWN OF FARRAGUT PUBLIC HEARING 152678MASTER Ad Size 2 x 3 bw W FARRAGUT BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN <ec> Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, 7:00 PM Farragut Town Hall 11408 Municipal Center Drive To hear citizen’s comments on the following ordinances: 1. Ordinance 12-15, ordinance to rezone 11482 Parkside Drive, a portion of Parcel 191.06, Tax Map 130, located on the south side of Parkside Drive between JC Penney and Tennessee State Bank, approximately 3.68 Acres, from O-1-3 Office District, Three Stories to C-1 General Commercial District (Michael Brady, Inc., Applicant) 2. Ordinance 12-16, ordinance to rezone Summit View Nursing Home, 12823 Kingston Pike and a residence at 112 N. Hobbs Road, Parcels 45, 45.01 & 45.02, Tax Map 151, located on the corner of Kingston Pike/N. Hobbs Road/Union Road, 7.954 Acres, from C-1-3 General Commercial District, Three Stories to R-1 Rural Single-Family Residential District and to C-1 General Commercial District (Farragut Health Care Center, LP, Applicant)

TOWN OF FARRAGUT 152543MASTER LEGAL NOTICE Ad Size 2 x 3.5 bwTHE W FARRAGUT BOARD OF MAYOR <ec> AND ALDERMEN at its meeting on Thursday, September 27, 2012 adopted the following ordinances on second and final reading: 1. Ordinance 12-13, an ordinance to amend the text of the Zoning Ordinance of the town of Farragut, Tennessee, Ordinance 86-16, as amended, by amending Chapter 3., Section xii. General Commercial District (c-1), b., to permit rental car businesses as an allowed use, as authorized pursuant to section 13-4-201, Tennessee Code Annotated.

2. Ordinance 12-14, an ordinance to amend the text of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Farragut, Tennessee, Ordinance 86-16, as amended, by amending Chapter 4., Section xxiii. Site plan regulations, to require finalized, stamped approved site plans and all associated revisions to be submitted as a pdf and to require approved as-builts to be submitted as a pdf prior to the issuance of any certificate of occupancy, and to clarify pre-submittal meetings requirement, as authorized pursuant to Section 13-4-201, Tennessee Code Annotated.

Acreage- Tracts 46

Maryville, Prime Hilltop Location For Family Plot, Old Monument Section, 8 lots-$15,000, 4 lots$7,500. 865-971-5351

12.7 WOODED ACRES with over 1,000 ft of year round creek, nice building Real Estate Wanted 50 sites, hunting, utility water WE BUY HOUSES available, 6 miles from I-75 Any Condition at Sweetwater, $49,500, Any Reason, 865-548-8267 $2,000 down guaranteed www.ttrei.com owner financing.

25 WOODED ACRES, 4 miles from I-75 at Commercial Prop-Sale 60 Sweetwater, lays great, hunting/wildlife area, lots WAREHOUSE & OFFICE. 2710 Ball Campof potential, $99,500, $1,000 Byington Rd. Very down guaranteed owner good cond. 423-478-0088 financing. 423-506-6978 or 423-593-0864.

Special Notices

15 Special Notices

15

TOWN OF FARRAGUT 152818MASTER Ad Size 2 x 6 bw W FARRAGUT BOARD OF <ec>MAYOR AND ALDERMEN October 11, 2012 WORKSHOP 6:15 PM Review of Personnel Policies & Procedure Manual BMA MEETING 7:00 PM

AGENDA

I. Silent Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call II. Approval of Agenda III. Mayor’s Report IV. Citizens Forum V. Approval of Minutes A. September 27, 2012 VI. Ordinances A. First Reading 1. Ordinance 12-15, ordinance to rezone 11482 Parkside Drive, a portion of Parcel 191.06, Tax Map 130, located on the south side of Parkside Drive between JC Penney and Tennessee State Bank, approximately 3.68 Acres, from O-1-3 Office District, Three Stories to C-1 General Commercial District (Michael Brady, Inc., Applicant) 2. Ordinance 12-16, ordinance to rezone Summit View Nursing Home, 12823 Kingston Pike and a residence at 112 N. Hobbs Road, Parcels 45, 45.01 & 45.02, Tax Map 151, located on the corner of Kingston Pike/N. Hobbs Road/Union Road, 7.954 Acres, from C-1-3 General Commercial District, Three Stories to R-1 Rural Single-Family Residential District and to C-1 General Commercial District (Farragut Health Care Center, LP, Applicant) VII. Business Items A. Consider approval of request for access to Allen Kirby Road, Classified as a Major Collector, to Parcel 3, Tax Map 162, Zoned Agriculture, per the Farragut Municipal Code, Title 16, Chapter 4, Driveways and Other Accessways, Section 16- 405. Permit approval (1) (Alley Auction, Inc., Applicant) B. Consider Approval to Elect Voting Delegate (1) and Alternate Voting Delegates (2) to the National League of Cities Conference VIII. Town Administrator’s Report IX. Attorney’s Report

^

Apts - Furn or Unfrn 70 $195 WKLY new Furnd 3/1Duplex.

US129/UTHosp.

865-579-1514

Apts - Unfurnished 71 1BR, 1BA NORTH All appls., exc. cond. $450/mo. No pets.

865-604-8726, 922-9658.

1 BR Ftn City. Redwood deck, no pet fee. Water pd. W/D, stove, refrig., $425 + $100. 2 BR Powell. $550 + $150. Cr. Ck. 865384-1099; 938-6424 FTN CITY clean 2 BR cent. H&A, appls., DW, new floors, no pets, $300 dep. $470/mo. 865-684-7720

Apts - Furnished 72 WALBROOK STUDIOS 25 1-3 60 7 $140 weekly. Discount avail. Util, TV, Ph, Stv, Refrig, Basic Cable. No Lse.

Houses - Unfurnished 74 FARRAGUT. Kingsgate.

4 BR, 2 BA, split foyer, upstairs separable from down. Upstairs: kitchen, 3 BR, 1 BA, LR, DR. Downstairs: bar, 4th BR, 1 BA, fam. rm, 2 car gar.

Lrg fenced bkyard w/patio & stor. shed. $1,075 per mo + $1,000 dep. 865-919-6627 N e wl y R en ov at ed 3B R N orr is Cot t age .

B e au ti f ul h o me i n q ui e t s e t ti ng. Sm al l t ow n liv ing . $1250 Loy Johnson Real Estate 494-7211 W E ST Sequoyah 2+BR, 2 Car House 4849 Chambliss FREE Yardwork $1195 844 Poets Corner $1750 Condo 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2 Car 2130 SF, gated comm.

Realty Executives Assoc 6933232 Jane Parker 777-5263 www.danielsellshomes.com

76 Dogs

141 Dogs

141 Motor Homes

3 BR, 3 BA, 2 car gar. BASSETT HOUND SHORKIES, CKC pups, Master & 1 BR on Puppy, AKC reg, 1 dark choc., shots, ground floor along tri-color female, wormed. M $350, F w/LR, DR & kit. + $300. 865-679-1308 $450. 865-659-9939.

TV room. Upper level ***Web ID# 152900*** BISHON FRISE Reg. has 3rd BR/BA & bonus M & F. Non-shed. room w/skylight & 1st shot. $500-$550. Free Pets walk in closet. End 145 865-216-5770. unit w/extra windows. ***Web ID# 150074*** Conven. located betw ADOPT! West Town & Cedar Border Collie puppies, Bluff. $1300 mo + Looking for a lost ABCA reg, blk & dep. & refs 865-405-5908 wht, $175 ea. 423pet or a new one?

240-8178; 423-365-6076 Visit the folks at FARRAGUT - FOX DEN Young-Williams Resort-Like Golf Course BOSTON TERRIER Animal Center, the Living! 2 Sty 2 BR/2.5 BA Fem., CKC, blk & official shelter for in Immaculate Condition. white, 1st shot, $450.

Very smart. 865-216-5770 the City of KnoxGar, Prvt Crtyrd, Pat Ovrlkng ***Web ID# 150078*** ville & Knox Fairway, Updated Kit, W/D County: 3201 DiHkUps, Very Spacious! CAVACHONS, M&F, vision St. Knoxville.

Ready to Occupy @ $1175.

2 colors, 1st shot, knoxpets.org No Pets. 865-414-3227. very sweet, $400$500. 865-216-5770 FOUNTAIN CITY ***Web ID# 150071*** 3BR, 2BA, 2 car gar, Farmer’s Market 150 $875/mo. + dep. No pets. CHINESE CRESTED Doyle 865-254-9552 pups, AKC, hairless BRANGUS BULLS, & powder puff. $400 age 7-9 months.

MIDDLEBROOK PK up. 865-322-2618.

Grainger County.

2BR, 2BA, 2 car gar, ***Web ID# 152402*** 865-828-4617 no pets. $850/mo. + dep.

DACHSHUNDS, Doyle 865-254-9552 MINIATURE AKC, TURKEY CREEK 2nd shots, vet chkd, Machinery-Equip. 193 neighborhood. 2 BR, dew claws removed 1 1/2 BA, Ridgefield $350. 865-322-2637 KALMAR AC ForkTownhomes, brand ***Web ID# 149918*** lift, 5000 lb., diesel, new refrig. & range $5000 or best offer.

Doberman Pinscher w/microwave, new 865-250-1480 pups, CKC reg, blue floors & carpets, males, red females, $750 mo + $750 dep. $400. 865-577-6056 865-919-6627 Household Furn. 204 ***Web ID# 150857***

237 Domestic

MONACO DIPLOMAT

2004, 39 ft. 3 slides, in-motion Sat., 330 Cummins, 2 sofas, 45,000 miles, $35,000.

(731)540-1088 or email poste5382@live.com

Motorcycles

238

H.D. ULTRA Classic 2008, red, 11K mi., lots of extras, $16,000. 865-767-2777

318

Cleaning

AFFORDABLE CLEANING $100 gets most homes clean! Weekly, biweekly or monthly.

Honest, dependable mother/ daughter team w/ refs.

Joyce

ATV’s

265

FORD FUSION SE 2010, Black, Auto, 44K mi, Perfect Maint. Record, One Owner. 865-748-1976

771-5056

238a Flooring

KAWASAKI BAYOU 250 2008, 2WD w/util rack, winch & gun mounts, 1 owner, exc. cond. $2250.

Call 865-408-0053.

Autos Wanted 253

330

CERAMIC TILE installation.

Floors/ walls/ repairs. 33 yrs exp, exc work!

John 938-3328

Furniture Refinish. 331

DENNY'S FURNITURE REPAIR. Refinish, reA BETTER CASH glue, etc. 45 yrs exp!

OFFER for junk cars, 922-6529 or 466-4221 trucks, vans, running or not. 865-456-3500 Get Paid Top Dollar for Guttering 333 your junk cars, trucks or vans, same day GUTTER pickup, call 865-556-8956 HAROLD'S SERVICE. Will clean or 865-363-0318. front & back $20 & up.

Quality work, guaranWE BUY teed. Call 288-0556.

SHEPHERD ENTERTAINMENT Rooms-Roommates 77 GERMAN JUNK CARS Pups, 10 wks. old, 2M CENTER, TV, STEREO, 865-776-2428 & 1F, shots & wormed SOFA, END TABLES. ROOM FOR RENT – Paving 865-898-2578. $200.

423-907-2527 Norwood Area Men only, 50 or older. Golden Retriever Puppies, ITALIAN LEATHER Vans 256 Large BR w/kit sofa, dark brown, AKC reg, M&F, privileges.

No like new cond. $1200 CHEVY 2000 Hightop light to dark, vet ckd, smoking or drinkneg. 865-437-7155. wormed & 1st shots, Conversion Van, ing. $110 wk. Refs. $600. 865-388-2537 wheelchair access., Req’d. 865-687-5301 QUEEN SIZE ***Web ID# 150007*** chairlift w/handheld PILLOW TOP remote installed GREAT DANE Pups.

MATTRESS SETS 4/2012, 88K mi., exc.

Wanted To Rent 82 Blues, brindles, fawns, $150. Brand new in cond.

Asking AKC, $400 & up. plastic. 865-805-3058. $12,000. 865-882-5990 Crossville, 423-618-4959.

Ret. Private Detective & Author needs 1-2BR SIENNA house on tranquil, pri- Heeler Puppies, full Coins 214 TOYOTA 2006, internal wheelblooded, red & blue, vate property with chair lift, 63K mi, 4 F, 2 M, 1st shots, rent reduced in ex$15,000. 865-922-1819 $200 ea. 865-258-8698 change for security and/or light caretaker LAB PUPS. duties. 865-323-0937 Comm Trucks Buses 259 Congratulations To Will Consider Sunny & Sunshine Collectibles, Diamonds their 3rd litter of 1997 TANDEM DUMP or Old Guns.

Manf’d Homes - Sale 85 on puppies. 3 white TRUCK, 18 ft.

Free Appraisals $700 each. 1 blonde aluminum bed.

7600 Oak Ridge Hwy. I BUY OLDER $700. 6 black $500 865-659-4315 865-599-4915 MOBILE HOMES. each. 3 wks. old.

1990 up, any size OK. Email or text 865-384-5643 261 georgesparadice@aol.com Wanted To Buy 222 Sport Utility ^ or 865-560-6866 ***Web ID# 152532*** NISSAN MURANO BUYING Beer & Manf’d Homes - Rent 86 2005, V6, 132K mi., Roofing / Siding Liquor Signs & Tap LABRADOR Puppies $8,500 firm. 865-376Handles. Call 419AKC, 3 Males and 4 WEST, 1 BR, lg. priv.

5549, 865-803-9056 235-5054 yard, Pellissippi Pkwy Females, Chocolate & Cream.

865-579-1998 @ Hardin Valley, $$ WANTED $$ credit ck, $420/mo. + ***Web ID# 150871*** Imports 262 Buying Standing dep. Leslie 693-1411 Timber, small or MOUNTAIN FEIST large tracts of PUPPIES, 14 wks. timber to log. $100 each.

Education 107 old, 4 DOOR HONDA CIVIC LX Pays Top Dollar!

865-828-3363 Green, custom stereo, KY, TN, VA alarm system, and BluePUG PUPPIES Master Logger Special Education tooth. New A/C, engine CKC, 1 black male, 2 Program Teacher and parts in excellent fawn males, $350 ea.

606-273-2232 working cond. $6500.

Ft Loudoun Middle School Call 865-771-1134 606-573-4773 865-671-3077 ALSO PAYING Loudon, TN. Appropriate FINDERS FEE Licensure Required.

INFINITI I35, 2002, Many different breeds silver, 1 owner, exc.

Contact Sissy Foster at Maltese, Yorkies, 114,000 mi., Boats Motors 232 cond., 865-458-5411 x1008 Malti-Poos, Poodles, $7,195. 865-691-2125 Yorki-Poos, Shih-Poos, Or e-mail: fosters@ ***Web ID# 149734*** Shih Tzu, $175/up. shots '95 Boston Whaler 17', loudoncounty.org JAGUAR XJ8L & wormed. We do 120 HP, or trade for layaways. Health guar. deck boat, $7,000. VANDENPLAS 2007.

1 owner, gar. kept.

Div. of Animal Welfare 865-717-9909 Kingston Business For Sale 131 exc. cond. Must see.

State of TN Dept. of Health.

BRYANT 234 Deck Must sell, best offer.

LIC. Sport Mrch. Dist.

CALL 865-933-3030.

COB0000000015.

Boat & trailer (boat 14 Locations Est. 3 Yrs. Lic #423-566-3647 kept on lift). ***Web ID# 150517*** Profitable Each Yr. $27,500.

865-603-6825 $45K firm. 865-567-7741 Rottweiler Puppies, ch. ***Web ID# 146011*** PORSCHE Boxster S German lines, tails 2002, sport pkg, good docked, S&W, cond., 78,700 mi, Sell/trade. 423-663-7225 Motor Homes triptronic, $15,300.

237 Action Ads! 218-9378 865-712-7058 SHIH TZU Pups, AKC, AVALON blk. w/white marks, FORETRAVEL Motor TOYOTA XLS 2001, tan, lthr., 1 M $300, 2 F $350, Home 1996 U-270, 36', 1st S&W. POP. 300HP Cummins dieexc. cond., 50K mi. sel, $41,000. 865-457$10,000. 865-389-5080 9 wks, 423-326-0867.

7878, 865-789-4993 ***Web ID# 151524*** ***Web ID# 152645*** ^

345

BUYING OLD U.S. Coins, Gold & Silver

HONDA CIVIC 1999

PUPPY NURSERY

352

SHOPPER-NEWS • OCTOBER 8, 2012 • B-3

NEWS FROM PROVISION HEALTH & WELLNESS

Casey Peer

Survivor

Celebration

Perfect soup weather Manhattan Crab Chowder 6 servings (1 1/2 Cups each) Ingredients 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup finely diced onion 1 cup cored fennel bulb, finely diced, plus 2 Tbsp. chopped fronds, divided 2 tablespoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning blend 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth 1 1/2 cups water 2 cups pre-cooked, diced potatoes (See Tip) 2 cups canned, crushed tomatoes 1 pound pasteurized, drained crabmeat Preparation Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, diced fennel, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are just starting to brown (6 to 8 minutes).

Add broth, water and potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender (3 to 5 minutes). Stir in tomatoes, crabmeat and fennel fronds. Return to a boil, stirring often; immediately remove from heat.

Nutrition (Per serving) 210 calories; 19g protein Tips Look for pre-cooked, diced potatoes in the refrigerated section of most supermarket produce departments – near other fresh, prepared vegetables.

Chicken & White Bean Soup 6 servings (1 1/2 cups each) Ingredients 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, cut into 1/4-inch rounds 1 tablespoon chopped, fresh sage, or 1/4 tsp. dried 2 14-ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 cups water 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed 1 2-pound roasted chicken, skin discarded, meat removed from bones and shredded (4 Cups) Preparation Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring often, until soft (about 3 minutes). Stir in sage and continue cooking until aromatic (about 30 seconds). Stir in broth and water, increase heat to high, cover and bring to a boil.

Add beans and chicken and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until heated through (about 3 minutes).

Serve hot.

Nutrition (Per serving) 199 calories, 22g protein

You are invited to a FREE event for breast cancer survivors. Friends and family are welcome.

Wednesday, Oct. 24, 9:30 a.m. to noon.

Provision Health & Wellness 1400 Dowell Springs Blvd., Suite 100.

9:30 a.m. – Free 5-minute chair massages for survivors 10 a.m. – Talk by Chief Dietitian Casey Peer 10:30 a.m. – Talk by Physical Therapist Wes Franks 11 a.m. – Choose a class: Functional Fitness or Yoga for Survivors

Feeling overwhelmed by all the mixed messages out there about food?

Frustrated and just wanting to figure out what works for you? Every person’s body is unique. Each of us have a different biochemistry that determines how our bodies use food and what food we like and don’t like. Ultimately, our bodies are communicating with us all the time, and our job is to listen, identify what they’re asking for, and respond appropriately. We work with people who are sick and tired of feeling sick and tired - be that chronic headaches, digestive upset, low energy levels, extra weight, or generally not feeling good. Together, we’ll unravel the complexity around food, listen to your body’s signals, and give it what it needs to heal itself, shed pounds, and truly thrive!

October programs 10-Day Fat Blaster Bootcamp: Your Fat Blaster adventure will consist of 10 days of cardio, strength, intervals and more – all in just 30 minutes!

You will work at your strongest with the energy of a group. It’s easy, it’s fun and you will get the RESULTS you’ve been looking for. Oct. 10-20. 8:30 a.m.

OR 6 p.m. weekdays and 9:15 on Saturdays.

Healthy Eating Series: Trick or Treat, What’s in Your Sweets?

We all know that too much added sugar is not good for our waistlines or our health, but there may be something else hiding in our sweet treats that poses another threat to our health. We discuss chemical additives that are hiding in some of our sweets. We will also discuss cleaner candy options for the times when you indulge in a sweet treat. Oct. 15, 5:15-6:15; Oct. 18, noon to 1 p.m.

Special Series: CLEAN Up Your WHOLE Plate: In this 4-week series, we will take a closer look at what it means to really eat clean. The clean eating approach emphasizes the quality of your food and knowledge about the ingredients you are eating. We will cover these topics: ■ The Truth About Organic Produce ■ The Importance of Organic Animal Products ■ What Am I Eating?

■ Where to Begin Oct. 25 through Nov. 15, Thursdays, noon to 1 p.m.

NEW: Pilates Barre Strengthen and lengthen with segments of light weights for upper body, pilates for core and barre intense isometrics for seat and thighs, balanced with yoga stretch between each – all with emphasis on alignment and the breath.

HELP MANAGE THE FOLLOWING: Cholesterol Blood Pressure Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome Food Allergies/Intolerances

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Weight Fibromyalgia Arthrits Arthritis

3 MONTH NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING PACKAGE: Experience an in-depth, one-on-one health and nutritional package at Provision Health & Wellness. We’ll customize a program that fits your individual needs and goals by equipping you with numerous tools and resources to help you achieve them. Your personal dietitian will even join you on a trip to the grocery store.

Call today to receive your personalized blueprint for healthy success!

1400 Dowell Springs Blvd., Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37909 (865) 232.1414 · livewellknoxville.com

B-4 • OCTOBER 8, 2012 • SHOPPER-NEWS

Celebrating our

GrandOpening and the10th Anniversar y of

Join for just $10!

The Anytime Fitness Advantage

Celebrating our Passion for Excellence We will continually strive to improve your experience. We will demonstrate our excitement and enthusiasm for what we do and what we can assist you with.

State-of-the-Art Equipment We will supply the highest quality fitness equipment including maintenance to the highest standards. You can rely on our equipment to give you a superior workout.

Tanning We offer the convenience of 24/7 state-of-the-art tanning.

Convenient Hours and Locations We are here to help you get the results you want and when you want them. You can rely on our 24/7 availability. You can rely on our membership reciprocity program that allows guest access to any of our clubs, anywhere.

Inviting Atmosphere We offer a welcoming and clean environment to ever yone, regardless of his or her fitness level or ability. You can rely on a supportive atmosphere that encourages you to strive for and meet your fitness goals.

Superior Service We will clearly post our staffed ser vice hours.

We will respond to inquiries and requests within 24 hours.

Anytime Fitness – Farragut 12572 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934 865-671-1112 anytimefitness.com

ANYTIMEFITNESS.COM

Place

Going native A Shopper-News Special Section

By Shannon Carey

S

tep into Mark Campen’s native wetland garden in Fountain City, and it’s hard to believe that busy Adair Drive is just a stone’s throw away.

Campen, a naturalist and Knoxville City Council member, started the natural area as a labor of love shortly after he and his wife bought the house in 2005. With a creek running at the front of his yard along Adair Drive, the spot made a perfect place for a wetland.

Now, the area sports native plants of all kinds. Birds, honeybees, butterflies and even foxes are frequent visitors. Campen is putting in trails among the silky dogwood, blue labilia, native irises and river oats. There is even a sapling oak tree that Campen says “came up out of the ground of its own volition.”

So, how can lovers of wild places bring a native landscape home? Campen, who loves “spreading the good news of native landscaping” has some advice.

A honeybee sips the last nectar of the season from native aster in Mark Campen’s wetland garden.

■ Have a plan. The early phases of natural landscaping can look a lot like an unkempt lawn.

Having a landscaping plan can help show others that you’re not neglecting your yard.

■ Talk to your neighbors.

“Tell them your ideas and what you’re doing,” says Campen.

■ Know your soil. While Campen said he hasn’t gone as far as soil tests for his wetland, he has knowledge of soil moisture levels and sunlight in his yard and plants accordingly.

■ Remove invasive species. Exotic, invasive plants like privet, mimosa and fescue can choke out native plants. Campen says it takes time to remove them, pulling them by hand, digging them up or smothering them with cloth or newspaper. “But understand that you’ll never eradicate them completely,” he said. Invasive species removal can have some surprising results. After Campen removed privet in the woodland behind his home, a lovely Christmas fern sprang up!

■ Let it grow! Campen’s first step toward a native landscape was to let his lawn grow and “see what was in the seedbank.” The first thing that came up was an astonishing crop of Blackeyed Susans. Once he saw what was

Monday, October 8, 2012

Naturalist and Knoxville City Council member Mark Campen shows one of the many native plants growing in the wetland garden of his Fountain City home.

Photos by S. Carey

already in the soil, he could make plans for more plantings.

While creating a native landscape is more intensive on the front end, Campen said it does not require the water and long-term maintenance that a traditional lawn does. Campen calls the land-

scape “diverse and pretty,” and enjoys the educational opportunities it affords his family.

“I’ve done this because I really enjoy the insects and butterflies and birds that like this,” he said.

“To me, it’s just enjoyable. I spend a lot of time out here.”

NEWS FROM CLOSET SOLUTIONS

Closet Solutions brings organization home

By Shana Raley-Lusk

F

or many of us, one of the most daunting challenges of domestic life is the neverending task of home organization. Even with the best of efforts, it is easy for our things to take over our living space.

From the closets to the garage, making sense of the clutter can become a chore indeed. Fortunately, there is an area business that specializes in creating stylish, tasteful solutions for any organizational need.

Since 1997, Closet Solutions, located in Franklin Square, has the answer for any home storage design dilemma, and closets are just the beginning.

With products to accommodate the pantry, laundry area, home office and more, the possibilities are truly endless. A wide selection of cabinet hardware is also available in the store.

As the most experienced and largest dealer of its kind in the East Tennessee area, Closet Solutions offers products and services to fit every budget and taste. The company also puts considerable effort into using environmentally friendly materials such as powder-coated accessories and 100 percent recycled or recovered wood fiber.

According to Pam Neuhart, the owner of Closet Solutions, it is the long-term relationships that she has developed

Closet Solutions 9700 Kingston Pike The Shops at Franklin Square

690-1244

www.goclosets.com

with her clients over the years that really make the difference.

“Most of my business comes from the referrals of previous happy customers,” she said.

This exceptional level of customer service coupled with the expertise and professionalism of the company’s designers and installers makes for a winning combination. Proof of this lies in the fact that Closet Solutions is one of the top five ORG dealers in the country.

Fast and efficient service also sets the company apart.

“We try to be in and out of customers’ homes in a day if possible,” Neuhart said.

Investing in your home is a big decision, but when you are dealing with the trusted professionals at Closet Solutions it is always one that you can be confident in. Whether you are looking to update the style of your home or just need a little help in the organizational department, this company has your solution.

MY-2 • OCTOBER 8, 2012 • SHOPPER-NEWS

Stanley’s Greenhouse

Invites you to their next workshop:

The Fiscal Cliff & What It Means To You

Garden Center & Plant Farm

s at Come visit u ’S STANLEY DEN SECRET GAR ore sh 305 S. North ber.

Fall to plant is the time Shrubs Native Plants, , Tr Mums & ees, Bulbs, Pansies .

through Octo 558-5751

NO SALES TAX ON PLANTS!

Come see us, you won’t be disappointed!

M-F 8-5 • Sat 9-5

www.StanleysGreenhouse.com

573-9591

3029 Davenport Road • 5 minutes from downtown

FREE and open to the public

Thursday, October 18 10:30am

Seating will be limited

Water’s Edge, 620 Mabry Hood Rd., Suite 102

DIRECTIONS: Take I-40 James White Parkway exit. Right on Sevier Ave at end of bridge. 1 mile left on Davenport, 1 mile Stanley’s on right.

Please RSVP to info@visionaryhorizons.com or call us at

865-675-8496

No products will be sold.

Information presented is for educational purposes only.

Big style on a little budget

By W B Wendy d Smith S ith It’s easy to think of interior design as a luxury relegated to times of plenty. But creating a fresh look doesn’t necessarily require a fat purse.

Good design can, in fact, help families feel more content with less stuff, says Knoxville designer Toria Boyd.

“It’s cheaper than buying a new house. You fall in love with your house all over again.”

Boyd is a freelance designer who learned her craft from her mother. Over the past few years, her clients are choosing to repurpose décor rather than purchase rooms of new furniture, she says.

Inexpensive ways to freshen a home include a lighter shade of paint on the walls, a few new accessories in a light color or reupholstering a favorite piece of

f it S thi furniture.

Something as simple as removing a tired piece from a room can make a difference. “ ‘Editing’ is a word I like to use,” she says. “Just change things. Rearrange things.

Move things from one room to another. Take everything out of a bookcase and put things back in a different spot. Group things together.

It’s all about making what you have special again.”

When it comes to new purchases, it’s more economical in the long run to shop with your heart, Boyd says.

“Buy what you really love.

Buy it instead of making do with something just because it’s less expensive.”

But shopping with your heart doesn’t mean buying the first thing you see. Don’t be impulsive, she says.

ll my clients, li t it’ “I ttell it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Decorating should be fun, not stressful.”

The biggest challenge most clients face is organization. Boyd even struggles with it herself. The answer is simple, but putting it into practice is difficult.

“Everything needs a place.

If it doesn’t have a place, you might not need it. Clutter adds stress.”

One tip Boyd offers for reducing stress is to de-clutter a home’s point of entry. For most people, that’s a garage or a mudroom. If that area is chaotic, that’s the feeling you bring into your house, she says.

She also has a suggestion for minimizing the stress associated with decorating for the holidays: plan ahead. Tablescapes are easily transi-

Interior designer Toria Boyd relaxes with her favorite accessory, Emory, in her family’s West Knoxville home. Photo by Wendy Smith tioned from Thanksgiving to Christmas by swapping out chargers or changing candles. She likes to decorate with natural elements, like reeds or branches, that are easily changed with the addition of greenery or simple glass ornaments.

Whether you hire a design-

er or tackle your own project, it’s important to keep in mind that your home should reflect your own personality, rather than someone else’s.

“You’ve got to think for yourself. It needs to look like you.”

As a designer, Boyd loves to embrace the personal style

of each client. It’s like being a part of someone else’s world, she says.

“I enjoy my work because I get to know so many people.

I learn something new from each client. Then we get to be friends and swap recipes.”

For more information: toriaboyd@ comcast.net.

Fall Specials!

Allegro Top Grain Leather Recliner

$588

Small Rocker /Recliner er Wall Hugger

• Plush Chaise Pad Seating • Elegant Heand-Sewn Back • Chaise Rocker Recliner • Choice of Colors

All Electric All Position w/Lift Recliner

$2499

$488 488

Your Choice

Man Size High Back

OUR TESTING PROCESS ENHANCES TRANE’S DURABILITY. OUR FINANCING OFFER ENHANCES ITS AFFORDABILITY.

This W Th Week's k' S Special

Starting At

This Week's Special

Swivel Rocker Recliner Wall Hugger Recliner Rocker Lounger Recliner COMPARE, COMPARE, COMPARE!

Swivel Rocker Best Seat in the house!

$99 $388 ea

$299

Ladies Swivel Rocker

Flat Screen TV Stands

$279

Starting at

$249

FALLnomenal Sales Event Now through October 31, 2012

Wicker Rocker & Swing made for outdoors

Select Recliners

Contemporary Classic

Weekly Special Sleep Sets Classic Bedroom 3-pc Queen Bed, Dresser Mirror and Chest. Available: Twin, Full, Queen, King. Chocolate finish.

Receive 100%

Microfiber Combo

Financing as low as 0% APR for 60 Months

on all Trane, Amana & Mitsubishi Heating & Cooling Systems!

Ottoman

$999

$988

QUALITY BEDDING BY SEALY • MASTERCRAFT

Full or Queen

IT’S HARD TO STOP A TRANE. REALLY HARD.

Call or visit us at meltonhvac.com to start the approval process!

269-3245 • www.meltonhvac.com *See your independent Trane dealer for complete program eligibility, dates, details and restrictions. Special financing offers valid on qualifying systems only. All sales must be to homeowners in the United States. Void where prohibited. The Home Projects® Visa® card is issued

by Wells Fargo Financial National Bank. Special terms apply to qualifying purchases charged with approved credit at participating merchants. The special terms APR will continue to apply until all qualifying purchases are paid in full. Reduced Rate APR: Monthly payments of at least 1.75% of the purchase balance are required during the special terms period. 0% APR: The minimum monthly payment will be the amount that will pay for the purchase in full in equal payments during the special terms period. For newly opened accounts, the regular APR is 27.99% The APR will vary with the market based on the U.S. Prime Rate. The regular APR is given as of 1/10/2012, If you are charged interest in any billing cycle, the minimum interest charge will be $1.00. The regular APR will apply to certain fees such as a late payment fee or if you use the card for other transactions. If you use the card for cash advances, the cash advance fee is 5.0% of the amount of the cash advance, but not less than $10.00.

Our 53rd Year!

Photos May Vary

12 MONTHS FURNITURE

SAME AS CASH EVERY DAY

M-F 8-6; Sat 8-5 • 6805 Maynardville Hwy. • Halls Crossroads • 922-7557

SHOPPER-NEWS • OCTOBER 8, 2012 • MY-3

MENTION THIS AD AND GET

$150 OFF

any job of $1500 or more

OR A FREE UPGRADE Exp. 11-30-12

Our products are perfect for inside the home or office.

You won’t believe it’s concrete!

Before you special order that tile, hardwood or stone give us a call for a free in-home consutlation. You will be glad you did.

All Jewelry: Buy one get one free!

With this ad • Expires 11-30-12

5607 Kingston Pike | 865.357.3363 | www.figandcompany.com

www.FlexibleConcreteSolutions.com 865-253-5618 facebook.com/flexibleconcretesolutionstn

FREE ESTIMATES IN KNOX COUNTY

Home renovations before the holidays Fall is a great time to tackle some of those home improvement projects. Now that the summer vacations are over and children are back in school, you’re ready to make your home all comfy and cozy before the deep freeze and holiday guests arrive.

Consider starting with your bathroom first, since this is a room frequently used both by your family and guests. If your bathroom is dated in decor, aged in function and behind the times in energy efficiency, you’ll be doing your home and your pocketbook a good service by upgrading some features. Here’s how: Beautiful visuals: The bathroom vanity is the first feature in the room people will see. Incorporate a contemporary new look in your bath that will earn admiring glances from your guests with TOTO’s Maris Semi-Recessed Vessel Lavatory.

With a sleek design and deep basin, this semi-recessed lavatory has a nano-technology glaze applied that helps prevent bacteria and soap debris from sticking to its surfaces. Because of this, you’ll use fewer harsh chemicals to keep the sink

clean, which saves you money and is better for the environment. Pair the lavatory with the Aquia Single Handle Faucet from TOTO for a seamless and stylish finish. This highefficiency faucet is made from solid brass and is WaterSense approved.

Efficient New linens: A quick and simple upgrade for commodes: your bathroom includes replacing towels and

Warmer flooring: There’s nothing worse than bare feet on a cold floor - especially in the morning. Tile flooring looks beautiful in bathrooms, but can leave the feet feeling a bit chilled. Place a soft and decorative rug in front of the sink, the shower and the toilet to help alleviate cold toes.

Look for rugs that match the color and decor of the room. Or use the rugs as an accent color to brighten up the space.

Up g r a d i n g your toilet to a high-efficiency unit will make a noticeable difference on your water bill.

Consider the Universal Design Maris DualFlush Toilet from TOTO, which has clean, contemporary lines, a recessed-curve tank, and skirted design that saves on cleaning time.

Its state-of-the-art, gravity-fed flushing system puts an end to a common complaint many dual flush toilet owners have - flush ‘n brush, the need to brush the bowl to remove streaking after every solid stop.

the shower curtain. To introduce a calm and restful spa-like ambiance, find new linens in colors that blend with the colors on the walls.

Or go bold with vibrant accents and splashes of color to give your room a sense of energy.

Elegant tiling: Prefab showers are easy and convenient, but they can look aged and stained after long use. To really spruce up the look of your shower area in the bathroom, consider tiling the surround, or installing large glass pieces painted to match the color of the room. You’ll be amazed at how beautiful the shower will appear, and you may decide that you won’t want to hang a curtain to block the view of the beautiful surround, and instead opt for a sliding glass door.

Once you see how beautiful your renovated bathroom appears, you’ll probably want to get started sprucing up the rest of your house. In the meantime, enjoy the bathroom, as well as the compliments you’ll receive from your visiting guests.

– ARA

Why America’s Best Choice

should be your choice!

WINDOWS AND MORE

Autumn is here which means temperatures will soon begin to fall.

As temperatures fall, utility bills begin to rise...

Experts say 55% of utility costs are due to faulty windows and doors. Have you ever stood in front of a window and felt a draft? Well, you aren’t alone. This is the most significant cause of higher heating costs - and the biggest complaint I hear from homeowners.

America’s Best Choice Windows and More Owner Allen Burchell (right) was awarded the 2012 New Business of the Year Award by the Blount Partnership!

Congratulations! I have the answer! New premium windows starting at $179, installed in any size. Add high performance glass and receive a $500 rebate check from TVA. And at up to 18 months same as cash financing.

This includes a transferable lifetime warranty with glass breakage coverage.

I invite you to compare my product to my competitors that cost twice as much on average. As an added bonus, we are offering our high performance argon gas free with the purchase of Low-E glass.

Don’t be fooled by high-paid spokespersons or phony huge discounty. discounts. Our current and previous customers are our spokespersons. Call us and find out exactly what thousands of homeowners in East Tennessee already know and why we are winning awards. We are locally owned, operated and proudly manufactured in the great state of Tennessee. And don’t forget our military, senior citizens, and just good people discounts!

- Allen Burchell, Owner

America’s Best Choice C Windows and More is: The Best Window... Best Price... Best Choice!

Why Pay More For Less?

America’s Best Choice Windows and More is open on an always-available, always on-call basis to both new and existing customers.

Call 247-2366 or log on to www.abcwinknoxville.com today to find out how America’s Best Choice can get to work making your home more comfortable and energy efficient today.

Compare to others at $600 or more!

Find out how to GET $500 From TVA

FALL SPECIAL Buy Low E, Get Argon Gas FREE! Limited time offer.

FREE Consultation & Estimate

247-2366 www.abcwinknoxville.com • Locally owned & operated

UP TO 18 MONTHS SAME AS CASH* Military & Senior Citizen Discounts *W.A.C.

MY-4 • OCTOBER 8, 2012 • SHOPPER-NEWS

REMEMBERING AND HONORING THE LIFE AND WORK OF KNOXVILLE ARTIST

TED BURNETT (1908-1982)

A percentage of all sales will benefit the East Tennessee Historical Society

See us Saturday Nov. 3, 2012

4660 Old Broadway at I-640 • www.villagefineart.com • (865) 687-0411

Halloween decor - more treat than trick While displaying ghosts and goblins is great for the kids and the standard for Halloween decor, how about getting into the spirit but with a bit more sophistication this year? If you are throwing a Halloween party for those adults who are kids at heart, a spooky holiday theme can still be part of the festivities, but with a touch of panache.

There are many directions you can go with a decoration theme.

Certainly there are the colors of black and orange that can be integrated into the decor and the use of pumpkins or candles, which still scream Halloween but can be displayed elegantly.

Gary LaVasser, academic director in Set & Exhibit Design at The Art Institute of California Hollywood, a campus of Argosy University, says that while everyone thinks of orange and black, consider the combination of dark

red and black. At Halloween, any time black is used it represents scariness and the dark red can be symbolic of blood. For a more sophisticated look, combine dark red arrangements of roses, cover them in black hat veiling so that you see the roses through the veil and tie them together with black satin ribbon, he suggests.

If you want to go a little further, place the arrangement on an inexpensive black placemat and drip dark red nail polish from a few rose petals onto the placemat. It will look like the roses are bleeding.

LaVasser also has these tips for alternative but sophisticated Halloween decor: ■ Use vintage Halloween toys frm the 1930s, 40s or 50s as part of the design. If they are worn they have more character. Combine them with garlands of silk fall leaves available at most craft

stores, tree branches or wheat and place on mantels or dining tables.

■ Paint objects black that normally are not this color. For example, jack-o-lanterns are orange so spray them black for a twist on a familiar item. Also consider painting real flowers black. To make objects more interesting, select different black textures such as using matte, glitter, satin, gloss or metallic paints.

■ The colors of fall are rich earth tones and these colors also associate with Halloween.

Add a little punch by using a deep purple color. It can be an interesting contrast to oranges and gold tones. Also consider using metallic gold, copper and pewter colors.

You can paint leaves or pumpkins with these shades as well.

LaVasser adds that one can look for inspiration among different cultures and how they celebrate certain holidays or Hal-

loween. A Latino tradition is Day of the Dead, observed on November 1st and 2nd, which celebrates family and friends who have passed. Day of the Dead decor includes folk art, candles, color-

ful flowers and bright ribbons together with skeletons, says LaVasser. This theme offers great options for Halloween.

– ARA

Complete Indoor

High utility bills, musty odors, pollen, allergies, asthma, breathing problems?

COMFORT

LET US CLEAR THE AIR.

with

UV LIGHTS ALSO AVAILABLE

FREE

Up To 30% SAVINGS On Utility Bills!

ATTIC INSPECTION

Professional Air Duct Cleaningg

specializing in keeping your home comfortable year-round

Call for Fall Maintenance today!

$

Before We Clean

After We Clean

We Offer:

• FREE ESTIMATES on new equipment • FINANCING through TVA Energy Right program

99

95

Includes 10 vents, 1 main vent & 1 return Furnace Inspections Reg. $49.95

• Complete inspections, maintenance & repairs for all air conditioning & heating equipment • Money-saving highefficiency system upgrades!

Servicing all of Knoxville

FREE

with Air Duct Cleaning!

FREE dryer vent cleaning with $99.95 special!

With coupon. Some restrictions may apply. Expires 11/8/12.

WE ALSO OFFER: A/C Coil Cleaning • Blower Motor Cleaning • UV Light • Air-Purifiers • Mold Removal • Sanitizer • Full Maintenance Programs • Outside Condenser Cleaning • Electrostatic Filters

What’s lurking in YOUR crawl space?

CRAWL SPACE INSPECTION Vapor Barrier Installation • Insulation Installation Insulation Removal • Mold Removal

Before Cleaning

Common Crawl Space Problems: • Maintenance plans available.

Standing water • Floors sagging, rotting or squeaking Insulation falling down or damp • Excessive construction debris • Crawl space humid, plumbing “sweating” • Musty odor in the house

FREE MOLD TEST

“Cantrell’s Cares” SALES • SERVICE • MAINTENANCE 5715 Old Tazewell Pike • 687-2520 Over 20 years experience

FREE

20% OFF

Crawl Space Evaluation

Same Day Service

Ask about our Sump Pump Installation!

After

Cleaning and Vapor barrier

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Elite Environmental Solutions 865-388-2602

knoxvilleairductcleaning.com