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The day the King came to town Forty years ago, on April 8, 1972, a king named Elvis Presley came to Stokely Athletic Center as the headliner for that year’s Dogwood Arts Festival. Dave Macon, who was the treasurer for the Festival that year, said organizers wanted ’72 to be a big year for the still-new event. Who bigger, then, than The King of Rock and Roll?

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‘Trae Golden to the foul line’ A longtime fan who follows Tennessee basketball from afar was trying to guess how many times he heard Bob Kesling say “Trae Golden to the foul line.” Trae attempted 157 free throws this season.

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Balloon sculpture wins world award “Above the Rest” team won second place in the medium sculpture design competition at the World Balloon Convention in Dallas with its creation “Spring in the Smokies.” Forty-seven countries competed, with Above the Rest of Knoxville being the only American team to win. The design consisted of more than 6,500 balloons. It featured a 4-foot black bear in her native habitat of spring flowers, dogwoods and pine trees beside a mountain stream.

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By Sandra Clark A rural county road in West Knox County is swamped with heavy truck traffic which residents say is caused by drivers trying to avoid the weigh station on I-40 near Watt Road. Steve Murray and Paul Johnson appeared before Knox County Commission last week, asking for a gross weight limit of 10,000 pounds on Hickory Creek Road. “It’s a greenway with lots of bikers,” said Murray, “and an ongoing problem.” Commissioner Brad Anders, who represents the area, said he’s contacted the Tennessee Highway Patrol “to come look at it.” Dwight Van de Vate, director of Engineering and Public Works, said state law uses a limit of 80,000 pounds. “We would like to help, but haven’t had good options yet.” He promised to check into the situation. A Shopper-News photographer had no trouble finding heavy trucks on Hickory Creek Road. Theresa Edwards just drove over there and watched the parade. We’ll continue to follow this story. Also at County Commission, Dr. Richard Briggs roused up to blast his colleagues for trying to micromanage the affairs of KaTom, a restaurant supply company that wants to relocate to property on I-40 at Midway Road currently owned by The Development Corporation. “It’s a no-brainer,” Briggs said. TDC was asking the commission to approve a 4-year PILOT (payment in lieu of tax) for KaTom, which is currently located in Russellville, just outside of Morristown. Patricia Bible, company president, spoke for her business. KaTom

wants to invest $6.25 million to build a 55,000-square-foot warehouse. Bible currently employs just over 60 people and expects to grow that to 135 in five years. Todd Napier from TDC explained that the PILOT won’t cost Knox County money because the land is currently not on the tax rolls. Mike Hammond drew a laugh when he said, “Let’s talk about jobs. If you don’t think jobs are important, ask somebody who doesn’t have one. I am now among that group.” Hammond, the longtime program director for WIVK Radio, was terminated by his corporate employer in a move to save money. Amy Broyles argued that Bible should look at land in existing business parks, rather than disrupt a greenfield. In the end, the PILOT passed 8-3 with Broyles, Tony Nor- Commercial vehicles frequently use Hickory Creek Road to bypass the weigh station on I-40 near Watt Road. Residents have asked Knox County man and Dave Wright voting no. The land remains unzoned and Commission for a weight limit on this rural road. Photo by TEphotos.com tied up in a lawsuit brought by neighbors. Commissioner R. Larry Smith and others took TVA to task for its new tree-cutting policies. TVA was defended by Bert Robinson who said the federal power utility has a 75-foot easement on either side of its high wires and the cutting is necessary to ensure the lines are tree-free and in compliance with regulations. Commissioner Tony Norman said residents are not concerned Commissioner Brad Anders with tree height so much as breadth Steve Murray and Paul Johnson at Knox has called the THP. County Commission. and screening. “People want visual borders, and that can be accomCommissioner Mike Brown told missioner Sam McKenzie voted no plished.” Margot Kline, Larry Silverstein, Henry, “If they come on my prop- as 9 commissioners asked TVA to Summer Henry and others spoke erty with weapons, they had better rethink its policy. City Council is expected to confor residents who oppose the clear- be prepared to use them.” But in the end, Brown and Com- sider a similar resolution this week. cutting on the easements.

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Local team wins world balloon sculpting award By Theresa Edwards

The “Above the Rest” team wins this second place award in the medium sculpture design competition at the World Balloon Convention held in Dallas. They were the only United States team to win one of the 29 awards. Photo by T. Edwards of

“Above the Rest” team won second place in the medium sculpture design competition at the World Balloon Convention in Dallas with their creation “Spring in the Smokies.” Fortyseven countries competed, with “Above the Rest” of Knoxville being the only American team to win. “Rachel worked three or four months in advance creating the design,” said Dianna Glandon. The sculpture was then built at the convention site. “It took a team of 15 people working 12 hours nonstop, totaling 180 work hours,” she said. The design consisted of more than 6,500 balloons utilizing new balloon sculpting techniques. It featured a 4-foot black bear in her native habitat of spring flowers, dogwoods and pine trees beside a mountain stream. As experts with extensive worldwide training and experience, the Glandons were designated as Certified Balloon Artists (CBAs) in 2010. They love creating unique décor for special events and celebrations. Their goal is to create the “wow” response to their unique balloon designs. The bear sculpture will be shipped “home to Knoxville” sometime soon.

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Designer Rachel Glandon and business president/owner Dianna Glandon win a world competition award with their balloon sculpture “Spring in the Smokies.” Photo courtesy of “Above the Rest” Event Designs

KARNS NOTES ■ Council of West Knox County Homeowners meets at 7:15 p.m. each first Tuesday at Peace Lutheran Church, 621 N. Cedar Bluff Road. This month’s guest speaker will be Debra Van Meter, past-president of CWKCH. Info: www. cwkch.com/. ■ Greater Karns Business Association meets at noon each second Thursday at the Karns Community Club building on Oak Ridge Highway. Info: Alisa Pruett, 603-4273, or www.karnsbusiness.com/. ■ Karns chapter of American Business Women Association meets at 6 p.m. each second Monday at Outback Steakhouse on North Peters Road. Info: Alisa Pruett, 6034273 or apruett@bellsouth.net/.

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COMMUNITY CLUBS ■ The Knoxville Civil War Roundtable will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, at Bearden Banquet Hall. Professor and author Thomas Flagel will discuss “Messengers of Death: How the

and 16th Street. A $2 donation will be requested at the door. Nationally recognized poets Linda Parsons Marion, Edward Francisco and Blas Falconer will share some of their work. Also coming up, Marilyn Kallet, creative writing program director for the University of Tennessee, will lead a poetry writing workshop 10 a.m.

■ The Knoxville Writers’ Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 5, at the Laurel Theater at the corner of Laurel Avenue

to noon Saturday, April 14, at Church of the Savior, 934 N. Weisgarber Road. Cost is $25 for KWG members, $30 nonmembers. Info: www. knoxvillewritersguild.org. ■ Note-Torious, Knoxville’s youth male chorus will hold open auditions for new singers ages 13-25 through Saturday, April 14. Info: Ken Hansen, 470-8622.

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■ Karns Republican Club meets 7 p.m. each first Tuesday at Karns Middle School library. Rick Trott with the Knox County Sheriff’s Department will be the guest speaker April 3. Info: Lorraine Coffey, 660-3677.

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You can … Sherry Johnston, contestant from “The Biggest Loser,” shared an amazing inspirational message. Theresa Instead of saying “I can’t,” Edwards think “What about if I can?” She asked, “What would that look like in your life for whatever you’re facing?” Think of the effects on This week, I have seen so many people who did Knoxville when each of us just that and accomplished will work to accomplish Velociraptor (Elizabeth McKinnon) and Jurassic Park Ranger wonderful things. It is an positive goals. (Steve McManus) have fun at the Pellicon multi-fanbased con- encouragement for me, and vention at Pellissippi State Community College. “It took about hopefully it will be for you eight months to make this costume,” McKinnon said. as well. Joe Rector didn’t just sit back after retiring. He recently ﬁnished writing his second book. Elizabeth McKinnon created a velociraptor costume which took eight months to complete. She didn’t give up, and look at how amazing it turned out. The eyes had a special realism to them, with special movements. Dianna Glandon and her daughter Rachel competed in a world balloon convention contest and their team Brenda Rector, Mindy Rector and Catherine Nance watch as was the only one from the author Joe Rector autographs his new book “No Right Field for United States which won an my Son: A Dad Pushes Too Hard.” Joe Rector, who retired after award. What a tremendous 30 years as a high school English teacher, is a freelance writer. honor. Hardin Valley Academy He has previously published a novel, “Baseball Boys.” musicians earned superior ratings with an elite invitation to the state concert festival. HVA football students Tyler Bishop and Thomas Echols received scholarships to play at Emory and Henry College.

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At left, Sherry Johnston, contestant in Season 9 of “The Biggest Loser,” shares a message at Pellissippi State Community College. “I am humbled by the outpouring of support,” she said. At the beginning of the season, daughter Ashley Johnston was seen on television falling off the treadmill. Sherry also fell off the treadmill twice that day when she passed out. Ashley kept saying “I can’t,” and wanted to quit. But Sherry encouraged her to continue on, telling her “But what about if you can.” Similarly, she told the Pellissippi audience, “We are capable of doing far more than we ever think. Consider what if you can … what would that look like in your life for whatever you’re facing?” Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

Kristopher Rhea and Samantha Lane invite the public to an open house at King College of Hardin Valley (across from Pellissippi State Community College) 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, to tour the facility and learn how a degree can be earned in as little as 16 months with classes one night per week. Bachelor’s degrees in Communication, Psychology, Business, Information Technology and Nursing as well as master’s degrees in Business and Nursing are offered. Application fee will be waived for all attendees.

Basketball tournament sign-ups There will be a basketball tournament April 27-29 at Karns High School, open to players from 6th graders to high school students. This event is to fund new uniforms for the KHS basketball team and provide additional camps and training for the team. To participate, contact Mark Larsen at 607-3320 or email MarkLarsen@ bellsouth.net.

Financial Focus Early IRA funding can pay off over time You’ve got until April 17 to contribute to your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) for the 2011 tax year. That’s not a lot of time, but if you have some money available, and you haven’t completely funded your IRA for 2011, consider doing so before the deadline. And once you’ve Wendy “maxed out” on your IRA for last year, why not get Schopp a jump on 2012?

limit (if you are 50 or older) or more than half (if you’re younger than 50).

■ Take advantage of interest payments or dividends. If you own incomeproducing investments, you may find that they can help you fund your IRA early. For example, if you own dividendpaying stocks, and you don’t typically reinvest the dividends, consider putting some of these funds into your IRA. (Keep in mind, though, that stocks can reduce or discontinue dividends at any time). And you can do the same thing with any interest payments you receive from Actually, you could have started con- bonds. tributing to your 2012 IRA as early as ■ Put other “windfalls” into your IRA. Jan. 2. In fact, if you can get into the habit If you receive a windfall, such as a bonus of fully funding your IRA each January, from your employer or a gift of cash, you’ll give your money 15 extra months think about putting it into your IRA. of growth potential, as opposed to waitIf none of these options present theming until mid-April of the following year. If you factor in all the years you’ll be con- selves, and you can’t afford to write out tributing to your IRA before you retire, a big check to fund your IRA very early those extra months of growth opportuni- in the year, do the best you can to reach ties, repeated over decades, could end up the contribution limit as soon as possible. providing you with a fair amount of extra To make this happen, consider setting up cash when you start tapping into your a monthly automatic transfer from your checking or savings account into your IRA at retirement. IRA. Even if you were to divide these Of course, you may not find it all that transfers into 15 equal payments totaling easy to come up with the full IRA contri- $5,000 (or $6,000 if you’re 50 or older), bution amount at one time. (In 2012, you you would still be funding your IRA more can put up to $5,000 into a Roth or tradi- quickly than if you would have scrambled tional IRA, or $6,000 if you’re 50 or old- to contribute in the last few months beer.) But if you look at your entire financial fore the tax filing deadline. picture, you may be able to think of some No matter when you do it, fully fundresources. Here are a few suggestions: ing your IRA is a great way to help build ■ Put your tax refund to work. In resources for retirement. But the earlier, 2011, the average tax refund was about the better – so do whatever you can to $3,000, according to the IRS. If you beat that tax deadline each year. received that amount in 2012, and you applied it toward your IRA, you would For more information on investing, contact Wendy Schopp already have met half the contribution at Edward Jones Investments, 671-1318.

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Women who served County Commissioner Amy Broyles (at right) passed a resolution honoring the 11 women who have served as commissioners for Knox County. “Not very many,” said Broyles. Pictured are former commissioners Diane Jordan, Sharon Cawood, Elaine Davis (and her daughter Ava), Michele Carringer and Broyles. Not pictured are former commissioners Mary Lou Horner, Bee DeSelm, Madeline Rogero, Victoria DeFreese, Pat Medley and Wanda Moody. Photo by S. Clark

Todd Shelton and Rick Roach talk to Democrats about healthcare reform. Photo by Betty Bean

Healthcare exchange Legislators should get to work Todd Shelton and Rick Roach are volunteers with the Tennessee Healthcare Campaign, a non-partisan statewide consumer healthcare advocacy group that takes no government funds. Both Shelton and Roach, guest speakers at the March meeting of the 4th District Democrats on a day when the fate of the Affordable Healthcare Act was being debated before the U.S. Supreme Court, said they got involved because of family experiences. Shelton’s sister left her job as a respiratory therapist to return to Middle Tennessee and take care of their mother in her final illness. She lost her own health insurance in the process. After their mother died, the sister, who went back to work, found herself in need of two hip replacements, and despite getting help from her community, she is now $100,000 in debt for the surgeries. “It’s ridiculous that a country like our own isn’t flexible enough to take care of people when they need it,” Shelton said. Roach had a similar story – his mother died in 2004 after a long, problematic hospitalization. “Quality of care was an issue. There was waste of resources and lots of non-personal decisionmaking,” he said. Not long after his mother’s death, his 21-year-old niece was kicked off TennCare and died eight months later. “She had been turned into an ‘emergency room rabbit,’ because she was forced to resort to emergency room visits for basic medical care,” Roach said. “I am a single-payer proponent. Bottom line is people have access to healthcare.” If allowed to stand, the new law goes into effect in 2014, and regardless of what the high court does,

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Roach and Shelton urged the group to lobby their state legislators to get to work on setting up a state healthcare exchange as required by federal law. They were echoing what Gov. Bill Haslam said late last year when Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey said he wanted the General Assembly to wait until December 2012 to start the process, thereby missing the deadline for federal grants. Shelton likened the exchange to “an insurance mega-mall” and said that not moving forward on creating the exchange will deny Tennessee the opportunity to take advantage of $89 million in federal funding meant to build the exchange and provide incentives for physicians and other medical personnel to become involved in primary care. He said that the clock is ticking, but “there’s still money available right now.” Roach said that THC volunteers have been talking to legislators, with mixed results. “I have talked to Steve Hall and Stacey Campfield. They say, ‘We don’t really know that much about it…’ But they understand the time frames. The most important date is January 21, 2014. The second-most important date is October 2013. That’s the beginning of the enrollment period for the exchange.” Shelton and Roach said it is critical for citizens to speak out. “This message has to be delivered to the population. This is a huge job that there’s no funding for. This is a huge stimulus to everybody’s economy.”

Rogero gains cease fire in tree war Mayor Madeline Rogero has secured a stay of execution for the trees near Summit Medical just off Wellington Drive in Larry Silverstein West Hills. She acted decisively in calling TVA CEO Tom Kilgore to ask for delay. What is next? Will TVA come to its senses and halt this needless destruction of trees in its headquarters city? Will compromise be a word TVA embraces or rejects? KUB is kind and gentle in its tree cutting policies compared to TVA. KUB at least notifies you and talks with you and makes exceptions in some cases. On occasion, KUB even replaces trees with shorter ones. TVA’s current management sends third or fourth level people to meet with County Commission and city officials on this issue – people you have never heard of and will not see again. TVA’s contempt for private property rights defies explanation. Cynthia Moxley has been

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shrewd in her advice to KUB. Will Janet Brewer, the new $235,000 a year TVA communications chief, be equally shrewd? What is stunning and puts TVA’s claims to challenge is that tree cutting has never been an issue for TVA within Knoxville for 30 years. Now TVA tells us that these trees on Wellington Drive are an immediate threat and must be cut within days or the Valley might face power outages. TVA has no plan to meet with neighborhood people, no public outreach, no replacement trees and the top folks like Tom Kilgore are AWOL on this issue. In fact, TVA did not tell the city of its plans to cut trees. They learned of it through the yeoman efforts of longtime West Hills resident and attorney Larry Silverstein who has made preservation of trees a personal cause.

Of trees and things Let’s talk about the newspaper business. How to compete in a world where folks expect instant information for free? Someone smarter than I am will figure this out. Meanwhile, at ShopperNews we are cutting back editorial staff while competing for scoops with a daily paper, three TV stations, radio, websites, Twitter and blogs. And our papers are printed on Friday evening for Monday delivery. Last week Betty Bean wrote a hard-hitting story called “TVA wages war on trees.” On Sunday, a day before our papers hit the homes, the News Sentinel published a similar story with the same sources and even the same picture. By Monday, it seemed we had copied their story. Not so.

Sandra Clark This past week, Shannon Carey noticed a handmade sign at a shuttered head shop on Broadway. The shop, along with three others, had been closed following a raid by the Knoxville Police Department. The sign indicated the same owners would be back with a name change. Betty Bean jumped in, calling KPD, the attorney general’s office, the lawyer for the business and the lawyer for the landlord. She wrote a great story. But on Friday, the sign disappeared. And our story evaporated. Bean emailed: “All I could

Kensington subdivision is next, and it lies outside the city but in Knox County. Mayor Burchett can help here. Council member Finbarr Saunders is sponsoring a resolution similar to what County Commission adopted by a lopsided margin last week asking TVA to cease and desist. Commissioners were openly hostile to TVA representatives. TVA should delay the execution of the Wellington Drive trees pending consultation and review. That can only occur if Tom Kilgore and the TVA Board become more sensitive to local concerns. Valley relations have never been more strained with TVA than they are today. During this reprieve, local officials and residents need to contact Rep. Jimmy Duncan as well as Sens. Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker. TVA actually listens to federal lawmakers on occasion. It is a milestone that Kilgore honored Mayor Rogero’s request. Mayor Rogero earns our thanks for speaking up for trees and showing she means it when it comes to a green city. How far she will go in changing policy? TVA’s plans harm our city. Kilgore needs to sharply question his own staff. Rogero can be a key instrument of change here. ■ Randy Vineyard, former 17-year Knoxville finance director, is at work as

finance director for Blount County. He was confirmed by the Blount County Commission on March 22 and will report to Blount Mayor Ed Mitchell. His pay will be $82,798 which is considerably less than he made as city finance director when he worked for me. Vineyard has worked for the Knoxville Chamber the past eight years. Blount County is fortunate to have a person of his integrity, ability and dedication. He is a straight shooter and can walk them through difficult situations. ■ Politics can make strange alliances. Seems former mayoral candidate Mark Padgett, a committed Democrat, is arranging meetings in the Knoxville area for Weston Wamp, son of former Rep. Zach Wamp, who is opposing current Rep. Chuck Fleischmann in the August Republican primary. House Majority leader Eric Cantor will star at a fundraiser for Fleischmann later in April. ■ County Commission chair Mike Hammond is interested in becoming the next head of Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation without the excessive salary Gloria Ray received. If he gets the job will he continue on Commission or resign? If he resigns, who would Commission choose as its next chair?

think of when I got that call from (attorney Matthew) Grossman was ‘Damn. Lost a story.’ ... “Then it occurred to me that this is really a big win for the S-N and for Shannon, particularly. They were going to open right back up and we ran them out of there by putting pressure on the landlord. “I read what Chip Counts said to Grossman yesterday afternoon, and it caused him to call his client and read them the riot act. “Otherwise, that store would be right back in business, just like they bragged to Sandra that they would.” The store in question is within blocks of Central High School and less than a mile away from Halls High. It may pop up like a dandelion in another part of town, but this community newspaper helped run it off of Broadway. It’s what we do. And Bean made two new friends. She added: “Eric ‘Chip’ Counts is a very im-

pressive young prosecutor. Smart and straight shooting, has a sense of humor and returns his phone calls. Grossman’s not bad, either – he’s in Arthur Seymour’s firm and is easy to get hold of. Both are attractive guys. Chip is African-American. Matt has gorgeous hair. Turns out he and Counts went to law school together. “Nice to see some bright new faces in Knoxville’s legal community.” So there’s a peek behind the scenes at Shopper-News. By the way, Victor Ashe wrote last week that Lori Goerlich was in line to become Knoxville’s parks and greenways coordinator. On Friday, Mayor Madeline Rogero made it official. That’s a small scoop, but it counts. And on Thursday, Rogero announced that the trees we all wrote about a weekend ago will be replaced. Victor says plenty about those trees and TVA in general in this week’s paper. Enjoy the read.

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It’s time for leadership on schools funding By Sandra Clark The auditorium at Fulton High School got quiet when Knox County Commission chair Mike Hammond rose to speak. “I’m a bottom line kind of guy and here’s how it is,” he said. Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre had made his case for a $35 million boost to the KCS budget, over the usual cost-ofliving increase. He cited needs for instructional technology such as iPads and facility improvements, along with support for performance-based compensation. McIntyre wants fullday kindergarten (now classes dismiss at 1 p.m.

while regular elementary school lets out at 2:45 p.m.) and to lengthen the school year by “at least five days” with a balanced calendar at Austin-East and Fulton. The new funding also would go toward intervention for kids falling behind and enrichment for those pulling ahead. He wants professional development funds for teachers and “consistently excellent magnet programs.” You may agree or disagree with McIntyre’s proposals, but you cannot say he’s not been totally clear about how he would spend the extra money. Details are on the KCS website at knoxschools.org/.

Does the community have the will to fund the $35 million? The wherewithal is there. Property taxes have not been raised since the mid-1990s, and Jim McIntyre has not received more than a continuation budget since he’s been here. The full $35 million increase would equal a 35cent property tax hike, or $131.25 per year on a $150,000 home. So let’s talk politics. County Mayor Tim Burchett has said he won’t recommend a property tax increase. Commissioner Amy Broyles, at last week’s meeting, said beware the red herrings used by those

‘Trae Golden to the foul line’ Now that Bruce Pearl has expressed appreciation for the job Cuonzo Martin did and the worst cuts have scabbed over, may I have a couple of minutes for positives? Jeronne Maymon is a gladiator. Jarnell Stokes has awesome potential. Trae Golden can shoot free throws. A longtime fan who follows Tennessee basketball from afar was trying to guess how many times he heard Bob Kesling say “Trae Golden to the foul line.” Trae attempted 157 free throws this season. The fan smiled when he recalled Bert Bertelkamp

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often adding “Money,” his colorful code word for count it, clutch points vital to the cause. The sophomore guard hit 130. The old fan said Golden’s marksmanship, near 83 percent, was almost enough to dust off memories of Jimmy England,

Bill Justus, Danny Schultz, Michael Brooks, even Carl Widseth. He remembers that they could hit free throws. So could Allan Houston and Chris Lofton and Tony White and Ernie Grunfeld. It seems to me that Trae approaches the foul line without fear of failure. His confidence comes from roots. He learned to shoot in the driveway with his father as tutor and motivator. “All you have to do is make 10 in a row, Trae, and we can go to dinner.” Robert Golden, school principal, natural leader, spent several years in

who won’t support more taxes. Knox County legislators alone cannot fix the BEP funding formula, and the ½ cent sales tax option would require cooperation by the city of Knoxville and the town of Farragut. “Either objection keeps politicians from having to take a stand,” Broyles said. “It will take six commissioners to fund this,” Hammond added. The school board will vote on McIntyre’s budget this week. It’s expected to pass, but its viability will be seen in whether it passes unanimously or wobbles through on a 6-3 or even 5-4 vote. Burchett will recommend something, a story for another day. But then, as Hammond said, “Once the mayor presents his budget it becomes our budget.” County Commission has the final say.

Hammond is key to whether six votes can be mustered. With his strong leadership, it is possible. Hammond, along with Sam McKenzie and Amy Broyles, need only three more votes for a majority. If you assume no help from Commissioners Brad Anders, Tony Norman and Jeff Ownby, that leaves five votes from which to draw three: Ed Shouse, Richard Briggs, R. Larry Smith, Mike Brown and Dave Wright. Board member Indya Kincannon said, “Mike Hammond is a leader for

schools who has taken time to visit schools. The single biggest factor when we say ‘taxes,’ is trust.” She urged principals and teachers to talk with individual commissioners about their needs. Hammond predicted a May vote by Commission, following budget hearings. That vote is a referendum on Jim McIntyre’s performance, and it’s hard to see how he stays here if his ideas are rejected. So it’s time to pick a side. It’s time for leaders to lead and chickens to hide.

that Powder Springs, Ga., driveway. The son developed the touch, the skill, the artistry. Tennessee is the beneficiary. He was so steady, he made news when he missed, as in three of five against UConn. Teammates just shook their heads. “When Trae Golden is missing free throws, it’s just that kind of day,” said Maymon. Most everybody was speechless when he missed four of 10 in the not-sogrand finale against Middle Tennessee State. In the thriller against Vanderbilt, Trae was eight for eight, f lawless in the closing seconds when the deal was sealed. He was nine for nine in the overtime win at LSU. He hit six

in the closing 20 seconds. We know free throws are often critical but simple stats can be misleading. There is no reference in the record book to degree of difficulty – conditions, score, level of competition, home or away, pressure, exhaustion, pain, final seconds with the game on the line. Clutch is the key word and that is what we remember about Jimmy England. In his three-year Volunteer career, 196871, he hit 88.1 percent, a school record, with the weight of the basketball world on his shoulders. Justus could do it when it mattered and he converted 84.9 percent for his three seasons. Brooks had the identical percentage. He could have gone

to dinner at the Golden house. He once made 39 free throws in a row. Thirty-nine straight? Schultz did it. He led the SEC in 1964 with 89.4 percent. Lofton and Houston had streaks of 38. I remember Lofton marching to the foul line, six seconds to go, and putting in a pair to polish off second-ranked Florida. That was expected. Not so likely were the four in a row by JP Prince to upset Kentucky or the six straight by Wayne Chism for an overtime victory over Ole Miss. As we said earlier, all free throws are not equal – but most of Golden’s are good.

Commission chair Mike Hammond at Thursday’s education forum at Fulton High School. Photo by S. Clark

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A-6 • APRIL 2, 2012 • SHOPPER-NEWS PULL UP A CHAIR … | Jake Mabe

The day the King came to Knoxville My all-time favorite story from Elvis’s first appearance in Knoxville is about a man who couldn’t keep his seat. Driving his wife, mother-inlaw and sister-in-law to Stokely Athletic Center to see the show, he kept saying, “Now, we can go over here and have a good time, but I want you girls not to get too carried away.” And the minute the band and orchestra went into the opening strains of “Also Sprach Zarathustra,” also used as the bombastic theme to the movie “2001: A Space Odyssey,” the man was standing up in his chair, waving his hands and screaming like a little girl. Forty years ago, on April 8, 1972, the King came to Knoxville. Elvis was the headliner of that year’s Dogwood Arts Festival. Dave Macon, who was the treasurer for the Festival that year, said organizers wanted ’72 to be a big year for the still-new event. Who bigger, then, than The King of Rock and Roll? Macon says somebody on the board knew Elvis’s agent. The King would come for $50,000. “It sold out so quickly we decided to see if he’d do a matinee for us.” The King would, for another $50,000. “When he got here, I had a check for him for $100,000.” (Adjusted for inflation, that would be more than $500,000 in 2010 dollars. Not bad for two hours’ work.) Macon showed up at the Sheraton Campus Inn to give Elvis

his check. He says it was heavily guarded (security was said to be tighter than when Richard Nixon had attended the Billy Graham Crusade at Neyland Stadium two years before) and he was told he couldn’t go back to see EP. “I said, ‘If I don’t go in, he doesn’t get his money. It’s as simple as that.’ ” Macon showed security the check. He got to see Elvis. “I went in and we shook hands. He was extremely nice. There wasn’t any ‘I’m better than you’ or any of that.” Macon said the Dogwood Arts Festival also brought Arnold Palmer to town to play a round of golf. Arnie got $10,000. A bootleg audience recording of Elvis’s 2:30 p.m. matinee show at Stokely has finally surfaced. It made its broadcast debut on WDVX’s “The Vinyl Frontier” last August. And I’ll be honest: When I heard the opening strains of “2001” and the screams of the crowd, the hair stood up on the back of my neck. No wonder that guy couldn’t keep his seat. The excitement was palpable. While singing the Three Dog Night hit “Never Been to Spain,” Elvis changed the lyrics at one point to say, “So I headed for Las Vegas, but only made it out to Knoxville.” The roar was louder than the one “Rocky Top” usually gets at a UT game. There were a few flubs. At one point, somebody in the orchestra started playing an out-ofplace solo during “You Gave Me a Mountain.” And, during much

Elvis Presley arrives at McGheeTyson Airport for his April 8, 1972, appearance at Stokely Athletic Center. Behind him is his father, Vernon Presley.

of the show, the feedback was atrocious. Former News Sentinel writer Lois Thomas, in her amusing review of the concert, said Elvis wasn’t too fond of the feedback. “The matinee performance was delayed for about 30 minutes because of the continuing difficulties experienced with the sound system at Stokely. “Those attending the matinee probably missed the full impact of the show because of the sound problems. The difficulty with the sound caused a large portion of the performance to appear sloppy because Elvis, his singers and the band members missed or couldn’t hear cues. “Elvis apologized for the sound problems several times. He opened the show by quipping, ‘Sorry I’m late, but I was building a sound system.’ ” But 1972 was Presley in his prime. Despite the sloppy sound, you can still hear the power of that voice as he belts out the ballads and rocks through the oldies. Merrill Ammons attended Elvis’s evening performance. (A recording is rumored to exist, but I’ve yet to find it.) Remembers Merrill: “On that evening, my friend Pat Egerton and I drove my parents to Stokely for the concert (they had parked a car for after the concert). Well, of course we decided to try to see Elvis. So we parked near the back door where the King would arrive. “M.L. (Davis, who worked at Cherokee Country Club for decades) was the driver that night

(he always drove celebrities in the ’70s). He got us right beside the car to see Elvis and then got us in the concert. It was an amazing evening!” Attendance for both shows was 24,288, the most of any of Elvis’s concerts on that spring tour. A couple of moments made it into the 1972 MGM documentary “Elvis on Tour,” which was being filmed that spring. The filmmakers shot Elvis arriving at Stokely (a girl takes a Polaroid photo and screams when she sees the shot) and one brief scene from inside (of the audience clapping for comedian Jackie Kahane) made it into the final film. Also, the scenes of Elvis’s band arriving at the airport were shot at McGhee-Tyson.

Who can explain Elvis Presley? Who can explain why the man in the audience that night, concerned about how the women were going to act, stood up on his seat at Stokely and started screaming? Who can explain why a guy born just after Elvis’ death can hear the King’s recorded voice 40 years later and get goose pimples? Dave Macon has the answer. “In my opinion, Elvis Presley probably had the best singing voice of any male I’ve ever heard.” Long live The King. If you have any photos, memories or recordings of any of Elvis’s three appearances in Knoxville to share, call Jake Mabe at 922-4136 or email JakeMabe1@ aol.com. Thankyaverymuch.

SHOPPER-NEWS â&#x20AC;˘ APRIL 2, 2012 â&#x20AC;˘ A-7

A forgetful God â&#x20AC;Śthis is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Know the Lord,â&#x20AC;? for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the Lord; for I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more. (Jeremiah 31: 33-34 NRSV) The older I get, the more my forgetfulness worries me. I tell myself that it is because I am too busy, torn in too many directions, too many things on my mind. My guess is that some of you can identify with the situation. Comedian Bill Cosby (who is somewhat older than I am) used to say that he was convinced that human memory circuits were located in oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sitting apparatus. He would get up from his chair to get something, forget what he was after, and only when he sat down again could he remember. He deduced the obvious: oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory is in the

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member their sin no more.â&#x20AC;? I first learned that snippet of scripture where I learned so much of my theology: in the hymnal. It was the third verse of Fanny Crosbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s old hymn â&#x20AC;&#x153;Though Your Sins Be as Scarletâ&#x20AC;?: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll forgive your transgressions/and remember them no more.â&#x20AC;? But it was Scott Peck (Christian psychiatrist and author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Road Less Traveledâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;People of the Lieâ&#x20AC;?) who explained it best with this story: A young girl in the Philippines claimed to have visions of Jesus. She told her mother that Jesus came to her at night and talked to her. The girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother was concerned and confused, so she took the girl to the village priest. He talked to the daughter, trying to get to the bottom of this mystery: was the girl experiencing dreams, nightmares, a vivid imagination or was she an outright liar? The girl was steadfast: Jesus talked to her. The priest took the girl to the bishop, and she told him the same story. The bishop interviewed her then spoke

briefly to the priest. The bishop said that the archbishop was planning a visit to the island and that they would Community take the girl to him and let him deal with this situation. Services Arrangements were made â&#x2013; Concord United Methodist and the day of the archbishChurchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Caregiver Supopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visit came. The young port Group, affiliated with girl was ushered into the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tennessee Inc., meets 10 to 11:30 a.m. each archbishopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presence. He first Tuesday in Room 226 questioned her about her viat the church, 11020 Roane sions: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do you see Jesus? Do Drive. Anyone in the comyou talk to him? Does he talk munity who gives care to an to you?â&#x20AC;? elderly individual is invited. All these questions she Jan Coe of Homewatch Careanswered in the affirmative. givers will discuss the advanThe archbishop said to her, tages of using non-medical â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want you to go home, and homecare services Tuesday, the next time Jesus appears April 3. Refreshments will to you, ask him a question for be served. With advanced me. Ask Jesus, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;What did the notice, respite care will be archbishop confess the last available. Info: 675-2835. time he went to Confession?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Do you understand?â&#x20AC;? The girl Rec programs nodded. â&#x2013; Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 A month later, the girl was Oak Ridge Highway, holds brought back before the archa beginner yoga class Monbishop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, child,â&#x20AC;? he said days from 6-7 p.m. upstairs kindly, â&#x20AC;&#x153;did you ask Jesus in the family life center. what I told you to ask him?â&#x20AC;? Cost is $10 per class or $40 Again, she nodded. for five classes. Bring a mat, towel and water. Info: Dena â&#x20AC;&#x153;And what did he tell you? Bower, 567-7615 or email What sin did I confess?â&#x20AC;? denabower@comcast.net/. The girl answered, â&#x20AC;&#x153;He forgot.â&#x20AC;?

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Special Services â&#x2013; Grace Baptist Church, 7171 Oak Ridge Highway, will welcome evangelist Tim Lee and Christian comedian Tim Hawkins at 7 p.m. Friday, April 13. Tickets are $19 in advance, $25 at the door. VIP tickets are $49. Info: www. timhawkins.net/. â&#x2013; Second Presbyterian Church, 2829 Kingston Pike, will present noted author and speaker Tony Campolo at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 14, and 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, April 15. Campolo is the founder of the Evangelical Association for the Promotion of Education (EAPE). Info: 523-2189 or www.2ndpres.org/.

Youth â&#x2013; Farragut Presbyterian Church Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Out program and preschool registration is open for the 2012-2013 school year. Info: Beth Hallman, 671-4616 or email bhallman@tds.net/.

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Puppets from Kids On the Block performed for 2nd graders last week at A.L. Lotts Elementary School. The troop started in 1977 as a way of helping kids cope and understand facts and feelings through humor and friendship.

A.L. Lotts Elementary School 2nd graders Cole Addis, Mia Carter, Riley Spining and Brandon Lighter listen to puppets from Kids On the Block. Photo by S. Barrett

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West Valley Middle School choral director Seth Maples, Alex Tester, Allie Barnes, Anna Smith, Tylor Sherrod and choral director Cody Boling show off the awards won by two West Valley choirs at the Heritage Music Festival in New York City. Curtis Kosier, in front, holds the Spirit of New York award that students won for good conduct. Photo by Wendy Smith

Big wins in the Big Apple By Wendy Smith They performed onstage in New York City and walked away with a pile of hardware. And they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even old enough to drive. Two choirs from West Valley Middle School competed at the Heritage Music Festival held March 15-18 in New York City. The girls choir, conducted by Cody Boling, received a Gold rating, and the mixed choir, conducted by Seth Maples, received a Festival of Gold rating, which earned them the opportunity to return for a performance at Carnegie Hall. The mixed choir also placed first among competing middle schools. Six Maestro Awards were presented for solos among the 30 high schools and middle schools that performed, and West Valley students Allie Barnes and Anna Smith were both winners. The group as a whole won the Spirit of New York Award for exemplary conduct on and off the stage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That says a lot about our kids,â&#x20AC;? says Maples. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our favorite award of everything.â&#x20AC;? The students in both choirs were selected by audition to participate in the choral departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ensem-

ble. Choir members are also required to attend practice an hour before school starts on alternating weekdays. It takes that much practice to perfect pieces like those they performed in New York. The girls performed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hotaru Koi,â&#x20AC;? a Japanese childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s song; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lux Aeterna,â&#x20AC;? a Latin composition; and â&#x20AC;&#x153;A New Psalm,â&#x20AC;? performed in Hebrew. The mixed choir performed Latin composition â&#x20AC;&#x153;Agnus Dei,â&#x20AC;? which was accompanied on piano by 8th grader Sydney Gabrielson; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nelly Bly,â&#x20AC;? a Tennessee folk song; and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jai Ho!,â&#x20AC;? an Indian song performed in Hindi. The biggest challenge for both choirs was learning pronunciations, says Maples. Diction classes he took as an undergraduate at UT helped. Maples, a Knoxville native, has only been on the job for a year and a half, and this is his first teaching gig. He never imagined himself working with middle school students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Two years ago, I wouldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never imagined this. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a good middle school experience. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely been an eye-opener.â&#x20AC;? He brought a love for mu-

sical theater to West Valley, and the chorus departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Annieâ&#x20AC;? last spring was wildly popular. Students are currently practicing for â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Wizard of Oz,â&#x20AC;? which will be performed in May. The New York trip was another new experience for Maples. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was so nervous, but everything went off without a hitch. They are good ensembles, but this was their bestever performance. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be happier with them.â&#x20AC;? The competition took place at the Riverside Church, which is one of the largest cathedrals in New York City, Maples says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ceiling was like a mile above your head. The students enjoyed it because it sounded so good inside the church. They could hear themselves really well.â&#x20AC;? The magic of the moment wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lost on the students. In spite of having a solo, Barnes says she wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really nervous during the competition because she was so excited. Smith agrees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once you step on the stage, everything just goes away and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in that world â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the singing world.â&#x20AC;?

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SCHOOL NOTES Farragut High ■ A fundraiser for the Farragut High School Education Foundation will be held Monday, April 2, at Einstein Bros. Bagels Co. at the corner of Campbell Station Road and Parkside Drive. Tickets for breakfast or lunch are $10, and all proceeds will be given to the foundation. To purchase tickets, stop by the Einstein Bros. location on Cedar Bluff Road (cash or check only) or call Jerry Martin at 777-2700.

Hardin Valley Academy wind ensemble performs during the festival preview concert. In the front are Taylor Pride, John Kimrey and Haleigh Meyer. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com Soloist Mary Beth McCauley plays the flute.

HVA concert By Theresa Edwards

HVA conductor Andrew Parham leads the wind ensemble.

Hardin Valley Academy symphonic band and wind ensemble performed a festival preview concert led by conductors Alex Rector and Andrew Parham. The symphonic band performed “Four Sketches” from “Pieces for Children,” “Joy Revisited,” “Overture for Winds” and “Buenaventura.” The wind ensemble played “Irish Tune from County Derry,” “Salvation is Created,”

“Hymn to a Blue Hour” and “Vientos y Tangos.” “Hymn to a Blue Hour” by John Mackey is a new piece that just came out this year,” said Parham. “I hope you enjoy it.” According to Parham, HVA plans to perform at the Tennessee Music Educators Association State Concert Festival the end of April. “This is an elite thing,” he said. “Only 32 groups get invited based on their state concert festival or middle

Farragut Middle Richard Devin plays the saxophone with the HVA wind ensemble. area concert festival scores from the previous year, and Hardin Valley Academy got straight superior ratings in both ensembles last year and earned an invite to state concert festival this year.” Hardin Valley Academy plans its next concert for May 10 with all new music.

■ Farragut Middle School will receive money for all recycled materials placed in the recycling bin marked “FMS” in the main school parking lot. Materials accepted are newspaper, magazine, catalogs, office and shredded paper, junk mail, index cards and more. Staples and paperclips do not need to be removed. Info: 966-9756.

Hawks walk for new playground By Theresa Edwards Hardin Valley Elementary School students participated in a “Hawk Walk” fundraiser for new playground equipment. The theme was “Healthy Hawks” with the acronym HAWKS reminding students of healthy habits: Healthy, Activity, Water, Kick sugar to the curb and Sleep. Music was provided by Party Boys, and Gray Wilder-Kirby was the master of ceremonies. Food City donated popsicles which helped cool off tired walkers. Famous characters came to walk with students and cheer them on. The Hawk mascot came early in the morning. Shoney Bear and David Bunch receives a high-five from “Vitamin E,” physical education teacher Robert Eichholtz. the Chick-fil-A cow visited. Former Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons football Biggest Loser,” gave students dent Mary Ellen McNeal, stu- spring break. They earn prizdents gathered pledges and es for pledges and for bringplayer Antone Davis, who autographs. was a participant on “The According to PTA presi- collected the funds during ing in 100 percent collection.

Abby Evans assists Albert Mjequiki with laps at the Hawk Walk.

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HVA football players sign with Emory and Henry By Theresa Edwards This was an unusual event, with two Hardin Valley Academy students signing at the same time to attend the same college. Tyler Bishop and Thomas Echols both signed to play football at Emory and Henry College. “These guys are buddies and do everything together,” said Tyler’s dad, Mike Bishop. Echols is a defensive end and linebacker. Bishop is an offensive lineman. Both are excited about continuing to play football together while attending Emory and Henry College. HVA athletic director George Ashe addressed a large crowd of students who came to celebrate with Bishop and Echols. “As a school, as always, we are very proud of what these guys have accomplished both on the

field and in the classroom, he said. “They won’t be far Thomas Echols (center) is up the road. Judging from congratulated by parents the turnout and how you Terry Echols and Mary guys care for these fellows, Echols as he signs to play I suspect some of you may football at Emory and be making a road trip up to Henry College, where he Virginia to watch them play will major in biology. some ball. “I’m looking forward to not only hearing what they do in Abingdon, but watching them walk across that stage and shaking their hands, because the goal always foremost in our minds is to get the diploma, to move on to bigger and better things. “These guys have accomplished those kinds of things in the classroom and on the field that have opened the doors for them to go to the next level, not just to play ball, but to get that educa- HVA student Tyler Bishop is with dad Mike Bishop as he signs to tion. So join me in celebrat- play football at Emory and Henry College. Tyler plans to major in sports medicine. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com ing this with them.”

HVA head football coach Wes Jones applauds Tyler Bishop and Thomas Echols as they sign to play football at Emory and Henry College. “I’m extremely proud of these guys and we want to give them all the support we can so they can go on and pursue their dreams of obtaining a college education and playing football,” said Jones.

SPORTS NOTES Karns Elementary PTA

■ Coach Rusty Bradley’s quarterback and receiver clinic will be held 6 to 7:15 p.m. Monday, April 2, and Monday, April 16, for current 4th through 7th graders at CAK football field. Cost is $20 and includes both dates. Campers should bring running shoes and cleats. Preregister by calling Jeff Taylor at 765-2119. ■ Knox Seniors Co-Ed Softball Season open registration will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, at Caswell Park. Noncompetitive league, new players are welcomed. There is a $10 fee for accident insurance (a city of Knoxville requirement). Info: www. knoxseniorsoftball.com.

Karns Elementary School PTA proposed executive board officers for 2012-2013 pending general membership voting April 15 are: Mleeka Learn-Houston, vice president; Cindy Buttry, president; Kelly Reynolds, treasurer; and Jennifer Morgan, secretary. Buttry represents the 3rd District on the Knox County school board and said, “I’m excited. It will be a different perspective on things, in a leadership role rather than a participatory role.” Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

■ Baseball tournament, Chris Newsom Preseason Classic (open), Friday

Principal Darlene Miller and assistant principal Christine Boring provide the Principals’ Report at the PTA meeting. A landscape workday, including removal of a playground sandbox, is scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 21.

Second grader Emily Seibel, daughter of Christy Seibel of the PTA yearbook committee, hugs Beth Cizek, PTA membership committee chair.

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THROUGH FRIDAY, APRIL 6 Kingston Pike eastbound lane closure The Tennessee Department of Transportation will close the outside eastbound lane of Kingston Pike near the intersection with Everett Road weekdays through Friday, April 6, weather permitting. The closure will allow the First Utility District to construct a new sewer line along Kingston Pike. Concerns about this project may be expressed to TDOT at 1-877-SmartWay. For general questions, call the town of Farragut Engineering Department, 966-7057.

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THROUGH FRIDAY, MAY 18 Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fair exhibit at Folklife Museum The Farragut Folklife Museum is remembering the 1982 Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fair with an exhibit that runs through Friday, May 18. The Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fair exhibit features an assortment of artifacts from the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection as well as items on loan from museum committee members. The display includes memorabilia from booths that represented various countries, a slideshow of the fairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhibitions, and T-shirts, mugs, commemorative beer and other souvenirs from the event, which was held in downtown Knoxville May 1 to Oct. 31, 1982. The museum, housed in Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive, is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Admission is free. Info: Julia Jones, julia. jones@townoffarragut.org or 966-7057.

MONDAY, APRIL 2 Independence Day Parade registration The registration form for the town of Farragutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 25th annual Independence Day Parade will be available beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, April 2, at the Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Forms also are available at www.townoffarragut.org (link on the home page). Registration deadline is Thursday, June 21, until the town receives 95 entries or the lineup area is full, whichever comes first. Entries may be submitted by groups such as businesses and community organizations and can include antique cars, floats and entertainment. Musical groups and bands are encouraged to participate. To have an individual or group added to the parade mailing list, to receive a registration form by mail or fax, or to confirm that a registration form has been received, contact Arleen Higginbotham, 966-7057 or arleen.higginbotham@townoffarragut.org.

MONDAY - FRIDAY, APRIL 2-13 K Kids Arbor Day Art Show The town of Farragut will present the Farragut Intermediate School Kiwanis K Kids Arbor Day Art Show 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays Monday, April 2, through Friday, April 13, at the Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Created to celebrate National Arbor Day, April 27, the art show is a poster contest with the theme â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our Treeless Future.â&#x20AC;? The Farragut Beautification Committee judged posters created by 36 FIS Kiwanis K Kids in grades 3 through 5 that depict what the young artists think the world would be like without trees. A public reception will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 12, followed by the announcement of the Best of Show award at the 7 p.m. Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. Certificates will be awarded for first, second and third place for each grade level.

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Baby Bookworms at library Baby Bookworms for infants to age 2 will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, at the Farragut Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Info: 777-1750.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 Crime-prevention tips at brown bag Knoxville Police Department Deputy Chief Gary Price will speak at noon Wednesday, April 4, at the Brown Bag Learning Lecture at Frank R. Strang Senior Center, 109 Lovell Heights Road. Priceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s topic is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crime in Knoxville â&#x20AC;&#x201C; How do we stay safe?â&#x20AC;? He will discuss the crime rate in Knoxville, ways to prevent becoming a victim and how to be more aware. The event is free. Participants should bring their own lunch. RSVP to 541-4500.

WEDNESDAY - MONDAY, APRIL 4-30 Parrott/Ryalls show at District Gallery Works by Knoxville native Joe Parrott and Asheville artist Cassie Ryalls will be on exhibit Wednesday, April 4, through Monday, April 30, at The District Gallery, 5113 Kingston Pike. The exhibit will include cityscape and landscape paintings by self-taught artist Parrott and ceramic â&#x20AC;&#x153;soulsâ&#x20AC;? by Ryalls, whose background in functional pottery has evolved into figurative sculpture. A reception for the artists will be held 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 13. Info: 200-4452 or www.TheDistrictGallery.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 5 Toddler Storytime at library Toddler Storytime for ages 2-3 will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 5, at the Farragut Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Info: 777-1750.

THURSDAY, APRIL 5 FHS Empty Bowls at Einstein Bros. The Farragut High School Art Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Empty Bowls fundraiser will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 5, at the new Einstein Bros. Bagels, 11693 Parkside Drive (at Campbell Station Road). All proceeds will go to an organization determined by the National Art Honor Society. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event raised more than $1,000 for the Love Kitchen. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased from an FHS NAHS member or the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s front office. Ticket holders receive a meal of soup, served in a handcrafted pottery bowl made by FHS NAHS students, and bread/bagels. Info: Yvonne Kidder, 363-2239

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The town of Farragut is seeking proposals for information technology services. The Request for Proposals form is on the Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Web site, www.townoffarragut. org, under Requests for Proposals/Qualifications on the homepage. All RFPs are due by 3 p.m. Friday, April 6. Info: Gary Palmer, gary.palmer@townoffarragut.org or 966-7057.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, APRIL 6-7

Arts Council featured artist Farragut resident and Tennessee native Sandy Dean is the town of Farragut Arts Council featured artist for April. Her exhibit of watercolor art depicting wildflowers of the Smoky Mountains will be on display 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through Monday, April 30, at Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive.

On Good Friday, April 6, there will be Midday Prayer and the reading of the Passion of Jesus beginning at noon; the church will remain open till 2 p.m. The church will have the Great Easter Vigil at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, April 7. On Sunday, April 8, Easter services will begin at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Info: 966-9547.

Holy Week activities continue Maundy Thursday, April 5, at Farragut Presbyterian Church, 209 Jamestowne Blvd. Worship will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the sanctuary.

On Fridays and Saturdays through April 14, lowerincome and senior taxpayers can receive help with their federal tax returns through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, sponsored by the town of Farragut and the Internal Revenue Service, at Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. At no charge, volunteers will complete and e-file tax returns for participants. Taxpayers should bring wage and earnings statements (Form W-2 from employers, Form 1099-MISC from clients); interest, dividend, capital gains, pension, IRA and Social Security statements; a list of items that might be considered for itemized deductions; support for other income and credits; and a copy of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tax return. Taxpayers should also bring Social Security numbers and correct birth dates for all taxpayers and dependents to be listed on the return. VITA volunteers will be available beginning at 9 a.m. both Friday and Saturday. Participants are encouraged to be in line no later than 3 p.m. No appointment is necessary.

SATURDAYS THROUGH APRIL 28 Knox Walks at McFee Park The Knoxville Track Club and the town of Farragut are teaming up to bring the Farragut community Knox Walks, a nine-week walking program to help participants make a healthy lifestyle change through regular walking. Designed for all ages, the Knox Walks at McFee Park, 917 McFee Road, will start at 8:30 a.m. Saturdays through April 28. Participants will meet each week at the restroom building in the lower parking lot. Knox Walks will conclude with a 5k walking event on Saturday, May 5. The registration fee is $35 per participant and includes weekly educational material on fitness and nutrition, a T-shirt, goody bag and entry fee for the 5k on May 5. Registrations will still be accepted online, www.ktc.org, after the program begins.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 Easter train rides, egg hunt The Three Rivers Ramblerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Easter train rides will depart at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, April 7. The 90-minute train trip along the Tennessee River departs from Neyland Drive and travels to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Three Rivers Trestle,â&#x20AC;? where the French Broad and Holston rivers join to form the Tennessee River. Activities will include an Easter egg hunt. Fares are $26.50 for adults, $25.50 for seniors (55plus), $15.50 for ages 3 to 12, $7.50 for ages 1 to 2 and free for infants (under 1). For reservations: 524-9411 or www.threeriversrambler.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 Community Easter Festival The West End Center Merchants Association will hold a Community Easter Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at West End Center on Kingston Pike. The family-oriented festival is free and will include a number of childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities, including a bounce house, trackless train, Easter Bunny and egg hunts, face painting, live music and free food samples from the centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s merchants.

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Details of McFee Park expansion Wildflower watercolors Sandra K. Dean brings great detail to her wildflower watercolors. She studies the flowers through photographs and drawings, sometimes combining several to get a combination of flowering stages. One of her favorite works is a watercolor of a passion flower, which was the first state flower for Tennessee, later replaced by the iris. The passion flower is now the official state wildflower. Sandy, who is the featured artist for the Farragut Arts Council through April 30, poses by her exhibit, which is upstairs at Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Photo by Sherri Gardner Howell

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park will double in size while featuring a stand of Christmas trees, left by the previous owners. The trail in the lower left quadrant will snake through a heavily wooded area and be interpreted. The red and blue flags and curved lines represent 18 holes of disc golf. The sketch also shows parking and restroom amenities for the expansion. The sketch above is Plan

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News from Turkey Creek Public Market

Schmoozapalooza By Theresa Edwards The Knoxville Chamber’s annual Schmoozapalooza at Turkey Creek Public Market made a splash with its beach bash network party. Businesses made networking fun with their tropical booth displays, games, giveaways and drawings. Attendees were given a

passport to be checked off as they visited sponsor booths. Completed passports were registered in a drawing for one lucky contestant to win a ticket with Frontier Airlines. Wheel of Fortune is coming to the Public Market soon. Its website posts auditions are at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 14-15.

The Smokies baseball mascot came to party at the Schmoozapalooza.

Mae Mosley of Markets Demand More registers for the Frontier Airlines drawing at the McGhee Tyson Airport Knoxville booth with Suzanna McCloskey.

Miguel Pettus, Janice Graves, Kim Taylor and Angie Beavers of Corporate Quarters are dressed tropical for the beach bash.

Victoria Morris of Send Out Cards talks with Mitch McCambell of Buddy’s Custom Catering.

Professional timbersport athlete Andrew Mattison and Abbey Harris present the Lumberjack Feud dinner and show located in Pigeon Forge. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

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Dogwood Arts Festival Student Art Show The best blooming art show in East Tennessee draws young artists By Pam Fansler With basketball season behind us and football season still months away, Knoxville is displaying its other favorite colors: pink, white Fansler and green. The Dogwood Arts Festival is in full bloom throughout the month of April. The festival kicks off with Dogwood

After Dark, the successful arts-themed fundraiser, now in its fourth year. After that come the opening of the trails and art in public places, bus tours, the Market Square Art Fair, Rhythm and Blooms, the Dogwood Parade, the Dogwood Diva Luncheon and much more, including the Dogwood Arts Festival Student Art Show. The First Tennessee Foundation is a proud sponsor of the Student Art Show, which showcases the area’s best from students enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade. Jim Dodson, chair for the event and an art teacher at Jefferson Middle School in Oak Ridge for 25 years, touts the age range as

one of the unique aspects of the show. “Most exhibitions are for grades 6-12. We are one of the few that allows K-12. It’s a good opportunity for the elementary school art teachers.” Local art teachers, each allowed to submit two works of art, submitted 98 entries this year. From these, the jurors have selected 77. Two stone carvers are the show’s judges: Lisa Wolff and Kathy Slocum, who is a former Dogwood Arts Festival board member. Because every work entered is framed by Fast Frame – another touch that makes this show unique – every student takes home a framed piece of art. Prizes, made possible through First Tennessee’s sponsorship, are awarded to the winners. The “Best of Show” is awarded $250 with that student’s teacher being awarded $100. The winner in each grade claims a $50 prize. There are also scholarship opportuni-

ties for 11-12th graders. The students’ works will be on exhibit from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 6-27 with no admission charge in the Denso Gallery at Clayton Center for the Arts in Maryville. According to Dodson, “the exhibit has been housed in different venues – all in Knoxville – over the years. The festival would like to make this more of a regional event.” The exhibit will open and the winners will be announced at a reception in the Denso Gallery 5-9 p.m. Friday, April 6. Kathy Hart Reilly’s group Hart Strings will perform as Dodson combines the visual arts and the performing arts. For a real treat, make time to visit the gallery and support these talented students. If you’ve not seen the show before, you will be amazed at the quality of the pieces. It never ceases to inspire me.

Kasumi grows Beny Lin of Kasumi and Thai Café shows a few of the tasty dishes available during a grand opening held March 27. Kasumi serves all kinds of Japanese, Thai and Chinese food, all custom-cooked with fresh ingredients. The restaurant’s Japanese chef has 15 years of experience, the Thai chef has 15 years and the Chinese chef 20 years. Kasumi and Thai Café recently expanded and remodeled. The restaurant is located on North Campbell Station Road. Info: 218-1010. Photo by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

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NEWS FROM GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF KNOXVILLE

Living history at Grace By Shannon Morris

nown as the bloodiest conflict in American history, the Civil War took the lives of nearly 700,000 soldiers, a staggering number of lives lost for the tumultuous fiveyear war. Conflict between the northern and southern states over slavery could not be resolved peacefully. The issue of taxation of cotton exports was also a matter of contention. Although President Abraham Lincoln tried to end the disagreement between the states, both sides rejected the peace treaty. Division had already taken place, and neither side was backing down. It was at this time that the South became known as the Confederacy and the North was known as the Union. Although many have read and studied this timeline of events in history class, few get the opportunity to go back in time to witness what life was like for a soldier in the Civil War right on their own school campus. It is hard to believe that young boys were leaving the comforts of home to fight in the war in the 1860’s. Two hundred thousand soldiers were no older than 16, and 300 of them were

13 years or younger. One would think the life of a 13-year-old should consist of reading, writing and arithmetic and the possibility of some chores around the house. Those teenagers who chose the life of a young soldier, however, would experience long days of marching in rough conditions, sleep deprivation and exhaustion from carrying heavy artillery and supplies. It was on an unusually warm winter day the last week of February, that 12and 13-year-old students from Grace Christian Academy were able to see what life as a soldier might have looked like during the Civil War. Civil War demonstrations were set up on the practice ﬁeld beside the school, letting the 6th and 8th grade classes experience the living conditions, artillery and artifacts from the Civil War in a close and personal way. Demonstrations were conducted by members of the 29th Tennessee Infantry, CSA; McClung’s Battery with Confederate Mountain Riﬂe; and L ongstreet-Zollicof fer Camp #87 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. In small groups, the students moved from station to station learning

Civil War re-enactors ﬁre a cannon during a demonstration at Grace Christian Academy.

Students Diego Carrasco, Charleston Dockery and Noah Smith stand with a Civil War re-enactor. Photos by Gina Prieto

about life as a soldier. At one station, they discovered the soldiers’ living conditions. They saw what supplies a soldier would have had with him on the

battleﬁeld and back at base camp. The students moved to another station where a ﬂag display was set up showing the loyalty of each state. Students

also heard an audio presentation of “The Rebel Yell Lives.” Moving on to the next station, the students were in for a special treat as Bob Enik of the 29th Tennessee Infantry explained the different items in the relic display, referencing the importance of each item. Despite all of the fascinating new discoveries, however, the students were most enthralled with the demonstration of artillery. The first surprise came from the small Woodruff cannon that was used in battle. Every student jumped when Enik fired the Woodruff cannon. The students were also amazed at the infantry presentation with a firing demonstration of the 58-caliber Enfield rifled musket by John Holland and Jim Price. However, the last station was an impressive demonstration that be-

came a quick favorite among the students, as a large cannon called the Confederate Mountain Rifle was shot. The re-enactors worked together to demonstrate the impressive power of this Civil War cannon. Obviously, it would be impossible today to enjoy a first-hand experience such as a Civil War battlefield or soldier’s living quarters. However, the students got as close as one possibly can to seeing exactly what life would have been like for their counterparts during the Civil War. Not only did they gain a new appreciation for history, but they saw the reality of life on the front lines in a real and personal way. Many lessons can be learned from one of America’s darkest periods, and these students had an unforgettable classroom this day.

Right on ‘track’ Grace athlete Michael Johnson goes over the top in the high jump.

Katie Borden runs a relay for Grace’s new track and field program. Photos by S. Johnson

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By Shannon Morris The warm temperatures this winter have proven to be quite a blessing for Grace Christian Academy’s new track and field team. Being able to condition and practice outside let the athletes prepare for a busy season. Grace’s administration is pleased to announce that Al Rodd will head up this new endeavor. Rodd holds a long list of accomplishments in coaching track and ﬁeld, including starting a brand new program at Anderson County High School in 1992, and coaching numerous team and individual champions over the years. Even at this early stage in the program’s development, the track and ﬁeld athletes

from Grace are succeeding. In the two meets before spring break, several athletes had impressive performances. At the Hardin Valley Academy meet, Jarrett Galloway won first place in shot put and second in discus, Michael Johnson came in third in the high jump and fifth in the 400, and D’Anna Johnson came in sixth in the 400. At the Gibbs High School meet, Jarrett Galloway came in third in discus, Michael Johnson came in second in the 400, D’Anna Johnson came in second in the high jump, and Tinsley Knight came in second in the 400. Grace faculty and staff congratulate Coach Rodd and all the track and field athletes.

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I’m the Big Sister! Sibling classes at Parkwest focus on the whole family

“Draw a picture of your family,” instructed Terri Butcher Chapman, a registered nurse. That’s how the Sibling Class began. On that day, the participants happened to be six girls, ranging in age from 4 to 10 years, along with their parents. Little hands picked up markers and began intently making colorful swooshes on the paper provided at their seats. Meanwhile, Chapman aimed opening remarks at the adults about what the class would entail. Chapman is a Lactation Consultant/Perinatal Educator for the Childbirth Center at Parkwest Medical Center. She said the class would empower siblings to share in the excitement of a new baby coming into the family and could help curb jealousy by teaching the older sibling how to be a “big helper.” After a few minutes, Chapman asked the girls to share the pictures they had drawn, prompting them with questions such as “What is your new baby going to be – a boy or a girl?” Holding up a happy, stick-figure drawing, 4-year-old Alyssa Appleby shyly said, “A girl baby.” The Applebys from Heiskell are not new to Parkwest. Alyssa was delivered there in 2008. “I love this hospital,” said Brandy Appleby. “It takes about a half hour to get to Parkwest, but I was determined to come back.” A conductor with Norfolk Southern, James Appleby said he thought the Sibling Class was a great idea. Even though his job requires a lot of night shifts, he felt it was important to bring Alyssa to the class during a time when he would normally be sleeping. “We were a little nervous that Alyssa was going to be jealous, but she’s been seeing her baby cousin and is learning what to do so I think she’s going to be fine,” he said. Participants watched “Sibling Silly,” a video which, judged by the giggles, entertained the young students as they learned what to expect, and what to do and not do with an infant, such as never pick up an infant by yourself. Then it was time for hands-on demonstration. Each girl was given a life-like baby doll, gender-specific to their forthcoming sibling,

Flanked by her mom, Brandy, and her dad, James, Alyssa Appleby is proud that she has successfully mastered how to swaddle a baby in a blanket. Alyssa likes to color with crayons and do arts and crafts with her mom. She also is fond of her pet cats Lily and Daisy Mae.

Alyssa Appleby, 4, completed the Sibling Class at Parkwest Medical Center in February 2012. Terri Butcher Chapman, RN (with Alyssa) says this Teddy Bear University class is designed to include brothers and sisters in the excitement surrounding the birth of a new sibling and promote family bonding to help reduce jealous feelings. Chapman said the birth of a baby can make older children feel pushed aside. Remember that their space is being invaded and that it is important to not focus all of the attention on the new baby. Tell stories about the older child’s birth. Consider bringing a gift to the hospital for the older child when the baby is born. along with a diaper, clothing, a blanket and a bottle. Hands-on demonstrations began with hand sanitation and the proper way to safely hold a baby, and then moved on to diapering, dressing, feeding and knowing when to call an adult for assistance. Chapman discussed what kinds of needs crying can mean, the importance of reading to babies and developmental games such as patty-cake. “Let’s go see the room where Mom will stay when she comes to Parkwest,” Chapman suggested. The class concluded with a tour of the birthing suite and the waiting room and even a trip by the nourishment center where siblings were allowed to choose a Popsicle from the freezer.

Children in the Sibling Class learn what to expect and how they can help when their new brother or sister arrives. Dad looks on as Alyssa expertly fastens a diaper on her “baby.” She says her new sister, Brooklyn, is coming in April.

During the walk-through, parents were reminded of the security measures at Parkwest. Alyssa Appleby’s father, James, quietly stated, “Yeah, security here is really good. When Alyssa was born and Brandy was being discharged, I carried Alyssa through a door before they removed her bracelet, which must have set off an alarm. Security was immediately on me, and I had to prove that I was her father.” Chuckles ensued among the group. Back in the classroom, participants were given “homework.” “Make a basket of everything Mom may need for a diaper change, and know where it is, in case she calls for you to help her,” Chapman instructed. “Also, take an empty

paper towel roll or a toilet paper roll and go on a scavenger hunt through your whole house. Pick up any objects that can ﬁt through the hole and give them to your parents because they are small enough that your baby can choke on them.” “Your new baby will be here soon,” she reminded. “And you are an important part of helping your family be ready.” The next Sibling Classes at Parkwest will be held on the following Sundays 2:30 to 4 p.m.: June 3, Aug. 26, Oct. 7 and Dec. 2. Visit www.teddybearu.com for more information or call 374-PARK. Please note that classes may be full two months in advance, so reserve your class space by the ﬁ fth or sixth month of pregnancy. The fee is $10 per child.

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Breastfeeding Classes at Parkwest Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m. April 18 May 9 and 30 June 27 July 25 Aug. 8 and 29 Sept. 26 Oct. 24 Nov. 7 and 28 Dec. 5 Sundays, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. June 10 July 15 Sept. 9 Oct. 14 Take this class in your seventh or early eighth month. Learn breastfeeding basics such as how to get started, correct positioning and technique, tips for returning to work, and an overview of breast pumps. Fathers-to-be are encouraged to attend! Fee: $25 (Breastfeeding book included.)

“Teaching your child to ride a bike without training wheels requires patience and practice. Breastfeeding is the same,” said Parkwest lactation consultant Terri Butcher Chapman. “The first few weeks may be challenging because not all babies know how to ‘latch on.’ Many new mothers have never seen anyone breastfeed so it is important for new moms to learn breastfeeding techniques to help the baby learn and to get support.” “Every woman needs to be aware that breastfeeding has both short- and long-term health benefits for baby and for mom,” Chapman said. “The benefits are dose-dependent which means the longer one breastfeeds, the greater the health benefits.” “After receiving research-based education, a woman can then make an informed decision on how to feed her baby and not feel guilty,” she continued. “The Joint Commission and the Centers for Disease Control now push for exclusive breastfeeding because studies are showing that it decreases certain illnesses, decreases health care costs and it may also decrease one of our country’s major health problems – obesity.” “Exclusive breastfeeding is defined

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, then continuing to breastfeed with the introduction of solids until the baby is a year or older. The World Health Organization (WHO) also recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life and continuing breastfeeding with solid foods until the child is 2 years old.

as feeding a baby only breast milk, either at the breast or expressed breast milk. It also means baby receives no other liquids except vitamins, minerals or medicines,” Chapman explained. Human milk: ■ is specific for the growth and development of a newborn’s brain, body and intestinal tract. ■ contains more than 200 protective components which kill germs, trap harmful cells, slow the inflammatory process and protect the baby’s digestive system. ■ also contains growth hormones, immune factors, digestive enzymes, anti-inflammatory factors and living cells to fight infections. It encourages growth of good bacteria (bifidobacteria) and reduces disease-causing bacteria. ■ decreases the chances of several health conditions including asthma, allergies, ear infections, gastrointestinal infections, acute respiratory disease, some childhood cancers and diabetes. Breastfeeding is good for mom, too. If a woman breastfeeds for several months, her risks for breast, ovarian and endometrial cancers, osteoporosis, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and rheumatoid arthritis are all reduced.

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What you need to know

Thinking about having a baby? Check out the Health Information Library at www.TreatedWell. com and click on “Pregnancy and Newborns” under the Health Center menu to get answers to questions ranging from preconception g to parplanning enting. When you’re expecting, Parkwest’s Teddy Bear Universses cover sity classes nearly every aspect of pregnancy, nancy, labor, deliveryy and caring for yourr newborn. Classo es also include breathing techniques for labor, breastfeeding, and sibling and grandparent classes. For class schedules, call 865-374-PARK or click on the Teddy Bear University icon at www.TreatedWell.com.

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Spring has sprung and pets are anxious to get outdoors. Remember when traveling with your furry friends to keep them well hydrated, and don’t leave them in the car alone for any length of time while running errands.

Sara Barrett English springer spaniels Milly and Tilly wait eagerly to greet the youngest members of their family last week at Sequoyah Elementary School. The dogs’ owners, John and Johnna Felton, have four children attending Sequoyah Elementary and said 5th graders Hannah and Kate, 2nd grader Sadie and kinThe temperature in an dergartener Jack would be very excited to see their furry family enclosed car – even with the members after school. Johnna said she had just picked up the window cracked – can rise dogs from the groomers and thought she would surprise both within minutes and cause of them and her kids by bringing them with her. Photo by S. Barrett your pet to overheat. Take a cue from Johnna Felton of West Knoxville, who stayed – they raised money ear- smoothies and yes, donuts. with her pets in a shaded lier this year for a homeless Admission is $15. Info: 637car with the windows rolled puppy in town that needed 5331, ext. 300 or visit www. down while waiting for the an expensive surgery. He’s knoxvillezoo.org. now happily living with his ■ Wolf Creek Weimakids after school. With that being said, forever family and has Gar- raner Rescue will host its here are some animal-relat- den Montessori to thank for annual fundraiser “Weim and Cheese” 5-9 p.m. Satured happenings you should it. ■ The Knoxville Zoo day, April 21, at St. George’s know about: ■ Garden Montessori will host the family-friendly Greek Orthodox Church on School held its fundraiser event “Zoo To Do” from 5 to Kingston Pike. Dinner and to help Young-Williams and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April drinks will be served, and had a huge turnout. They 14. This is similar to the there will be live music and raised $1,500 for animal zoo’s grown-up event “Feast an auction for folks to enjoy. transport to northern states with the Beasts,” only do- The group has been rescuwhere adoptable animals nuts will be served instead ing pups for 13 years and are in great demand. The of hors d’oeuvres. There is funded solely through funds will pay for three trips will be street performers, fundraising, donations and … that’s quite a few animals inflatables, jugglers, face adoption fees. Tickets and inthat will get a free ride. The painting, belly dancing and formation about auction doschool has a history of help- more. Kid-friendly food will nations are available online at ing the animal population include pizza, Italian ice, www.wcweimrescue.org.

Critter Tales

ETTAC to host travel workshop The East Tennessee Technology Access Center, 116 Childress St., will host an enrichment series workshop noon to 1 p.m. Friday, April 20, on traveling with disabilities. Joy Dixon, director of travel services for the East Tennessee Automobile Association of America, in collaboration with Tracey Farr, ETTAC development coordinator, will give tips on traveling for folks with disabilities. Admission is free but registration is required by Wednesday, April 18. Call 2190130. Drinks will be provided but brown bag lunches are welcomed. Info: www.discoveret.org/ettac.

Meet George The staff at Young-Williams would like you to meet twoyear old male New Zealand rabbit George. He would make a wonderful family pet. George is available for adoption at the main center at 3210 Division St. The "new" center at Young-Williams Animal Village is at 6400 Kingston Pike. Both facilities are open daily from noon to 6 p.m. If you don't have time to drop by, visit www.young-williams. org to see photos of all of the center's adoptables and call 215-6599 for more information. To learn more about rabbits as pets, visit www. rabbit.org or www.makeminechocolate.org.

NEWS FROM WEST HILLS HEALTH AND REHAB

A new name for a home-away-from-home By Anne Hart West Hills Health and Rehab, located at 6801 Middlebrook Pike in the heart of West Knoxville, has a brand new name and offers its residents a beautiful stateof-the-art facility, a “like-home” atmosphere and lots of activities. In addition, it’s the only facility of its kind in this area with an on-staff rehab physician, Dr. Jeffrey Hecht, who personally admits all patients to the 24-bed rehab unit and oversees their care. “We use a holistic approach,” Dr. Hecht says in describing the comprehensive treatment residents receive in the new rehab unit. The unit offers rehabilitation for those who have had joint replacement or have other disabling conditions. The unit also has its own concierge, available to run errands and provide other special

non-medical services to patients. West Hills Health and Rehab was formerly known as Hillcrest West. It is managed by Grace Healthcare and is a 194 bed facility with in-house hospice care, 25 private suites and 28 beds devoted to assisted living. Rooms are equipped with 42 inch Vizio TVs and private baths. Administrator Shelley Morgan says the facility offers skilled nursing care and short-term aggressive rehabilitation to its residents, and a whole lot more. “We understand that people give up a lot of their independence when they move here, so our goal is to minimize that loss in any way we can.” One example of the effort to provide a “homey” atmosphere, she says, are the two permanent feline residents and the occasional visits by dogs, including Mor-

HEALTH NOTES ■ Kid Support, a peer support group for kids ages 6-12 with loved ones living with cancer, will be held 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through May 15 at the Cancer Support Community, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6 p.m., and the program will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. There will be stories, art, games and more to help kids express their feelings and share experiences. Info and registration: Kathleen Williams or Debra Sullivan, 546-4661, or visit www. cancersupportet.org. ■ Cancer survivor support groups, Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings and Tuesday evenings, at the Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee (formerly the Wellness Community), 2230 Sutherland Ave. Support groups for cancer caregivers, Monday evenings. Cancer family bereavement group, Thursday evenings. Info: 546-4661 or www.cancersupportet.org. ■ Covenant Health’s Bodyworks offers community exercise for all ages at $3 per class. Classes include Easy Cardio Max, Mind and Body, and Senior Cardio. Visit www.covenanthealth.com/bodyworks or call 541-4500 to find a location near you. ■ Lung cancer support group meets 6 p.m. the third Monday of every month at Baptist West Cancer Center, 10820 Parkside Drive. No charge, light refreshments served. Information: Call Trish or Amanda, 218-7081. ■ Stop Smoking: 1-800-784-8669 (1-800-QUITNOW) is a program of the Knox County Health Department. The hotline is answered 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. ■ Support group meeting for family members or caregivers of an adult with a mental illness is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Cherokee Health Systems, 2018 Western Ave. Information: Rebecca Gill, 602-7807 or visit www. namiknox.org. ■ UT Hospice conducts ongoing orientation sessions for adults (18 and older) interested in becoming volunteers with its program. No medical experience is required. Training is provided. Information: Penny Sparks, 544-6279. ■ UT Hospice Adult Grief Support, for any adult who is suffering loss, meets 5 to 6:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month in the UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. For information or to reserve a spot, call Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277.

All about shoulders Half of the population over age 70 experience shoulder rotator cuff tears, which are also common for those aged 50-70. This was a popular topic, with 70 seniors attending the presentation by Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinic physician Dr. Rick E. Parsons at the Strang Senior Center.

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Rick E. Parsons, M.D. Photo by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

Parsons described what the rotator cuff is, problematic symptoms, diagnostic tests, various levels of injury, nonsurgical treatments, newer laser surgery procedures, and recovery and rehabilitation. Although pain is a symptom of possible rotator cuff injury, pain can also be caused by tendonitis, bursitis or impingement. The treatment for these ailments is to decrease the pain and inflammation through ice/heat, massage, ultrasound and/or medications; restore range of motions; correct posture; and condition appropriate muscles through therapeutic exercises. Causes of rotator cuff tears include normal wear and tear due to aging, repetitive stress, calcium deposits, impingement, poor posture, falling, lifting or pulling. Treatment options vary depending on pre-injury

status (activity, general health), time from injury to treatment, functional requirements, level of discomfort/disability and patient’s expectations. Not all rotator cuff tears need surgery. Some can be treated with anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy or cortisone injections. If surgery is necessary, there are new techniques which have improved recovery, reduced risk of infection and decreased pain. Good to excellent results are experienced by 90 percent of patients. On Wednesday, April 4, at noon, the Covenant lecture series continues with Knoxville Police Department Deputy Chief Gary Price addressing crime in Knoxville and how to stay safe. On Thursday, April 5, at 10 a.m., Bob Coyne will present a caregivers seminar with resource information.

SENIOR NOTES AARP driver safety classes For registration info about these and all other AARP driver safety classes, call Carolyn Rambo, 584-9964. ■ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, April 4-5, Oak Ridge Senior Center, 728 Emory Valley Road, Oak Ridge. ■ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, Buckingham Clubhouse, 801 Vanosdale Road. ■ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, Harrogate Senior Center, 310 Londonderry Road, Harrogate. ■ Noon to 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, April 16-17, Loudon County Senior Center, 901 Main St., Loudon. ■ Noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, April 1819, Cheyenne Conference Room, 964 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge. ■ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, April 1819, Roane County United Way, 2735 Roane State Highway, Harriman. ■ 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 19, New Market Senior Center, 1611 Depot St., New Market. ■ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 20, West Park Baptist Church, 8833 Middlebrook Pike. ■ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, April 2324, Maryville First UMC, 804 Montvale Station Road, Maryville.

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Dr. Jeffrey Hecht, on-staff rehab physician at West Hills Health and Rehab, and Trish Jamerson, RN and rehab unit manager, work with patient Lillian Skrec, “who is one of this unit’s success stories,” Dr. Hecht says. Photo by A. Hart

gan’s own Great Dane. “The connection between our residents and these animals is amazing to watch. We do what it takes to make this place feel like home.” An aviary is under construction and will likely be home to goldfinches very soon. An Easter Egg hunt is planned, and grandchildren and children from nearby daycare and schools will be invited. The event will be held in the beautiful courtyard, which is filled with trees, benches and cozy places to gather or to just sit and enjoy nature. There is a dining room, specialized menus, a full-time dietitian, two beauty shops, movie matinees and lots of different kinds of entertainment. West Hills Health and Rehab is an impressive facility with dedicated staff. They’ll be glad to give you a tour if you call ahead to 693-1823.

West Hills Health and Rehab 693-1823

SHOPPER-NEWS • APRIL 2, 2012 • B-3 At left, members of the Young at HeArt class on hand to welcome guests to their art show include Randall Mayfield, left, and John Francis. Randall’s trees at upper right are done in watercolor. John’s sunset piece, “Going, Going, Gone,” is done in pastels on suede.

Farragut Art show

Neon Quartet voices a win in Chattanooga

From page A-3 Above, Brenda Mills, left, is a proud teacher at a reception for the Young at HeART Senior Adult Art Class from Marietta Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Anne Davidson poses with her teacher by some of her art work. The work was on exhibit at Farragut Town Hall. Photos by Sherri Gardner Howell

Neon Quartet voices a win in Chattanooga The Sweet Adelines held a “Rising Star Quartet” contest in Chattanooga for women age 25 and under. Neon Quartet, all members of Sound Company Show Choir of Oak Ridge, won the contest. Smoky Mountain Harmony Show Chorus member Anna Miller coaches the group. Pictured are Sumner Byrne, Rachel Brown, Jenna Hulsey and Lindsey Chinn. Photo submitted

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Members of the Farragut Arts Council welcomed artists and guests at a reception for the art group called Young at HeArt. From left are Dr. Bill Nichols, Sandy Garber, Pam Ziegler and Mary Agnes Schaefer.

adds members Community Easter Festival is April 7 The West End Center Merchants Association will hold its first Community Easter Festival 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 7, in the West End Shopping Center in front of Farragut Intermediate and Middle schools. There will be numerous activities including face painting, a bounce house, egg hunts and visits with the Easter Bunny, live music, and more. Free food samples will also be given out from the center’s merchants. Everyone is invited. Free admission.

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TOWN OF FARRAGUT NOTICE OF 959040MASTER SPECIAL MEETING Ad Size 2 x 3 bw W Notice #1 Town Committees <ec>Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-44-103 (2012) Focus group session with Winston Associates, Inc. Town Hall Education Relations Committee Tues., April 3 • 4-5 pm Economic Development Committee Wed., April 4 • 8-9 pm The purpose of this special meeting is to discuss the comprehensive land use plan, its process, and future land use from the respective committees’ perspectives. No action will be taken or other business of the town discussed during this meeting. Point of contact: Gary Palmer, Assistant Town Manager gpalmer@townoffarragut.org

TOWN OF FARRAGUT NOTICE OF 959041MASTER SPECIAL MEETING Ad Size 2 x 3 bw W Farragut Notice Municipal #2 <ec>Planning Commission Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-44-103 (2012)

Focus group session with Winston Associates, Inc. Tuesday, April 3 • 6-7 pm Town Hall Board Room The purpose of this special meeting is to discuss the comprehensive land use plan, its process, and future land use from the FMPC’s perspective. No action will be taken or other business of the town discussed during this meeting. Point of contact: Gary Palmer, Assistant Town Manager gpalmer@townoffarragut.org

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Focus group session with Winston Associates, Inc. Tuesday, April 3, 2012 11 am - 12 Noon Town Hall Board Room The purpose of this special meeting is to discuss the comprehensive land use plan, its process, and future land use from the board’s perspective. No action will be taken or other business of the town discussed during this meeting. Point of contact: Gary Palmer, Assistant Town Manager gpalmer@townoffarragut.org

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Acreage- Tracts 46 GIBBS/CORRYTON 7.75 Acres, all cleared, partial fenced, conv. location to I-640. Asking $154,900. Call Doyle 254-9552 or Gary 548-1010

The Foothills Craft Guild has accepted these new fine craft artisans: Becky Ramsey, John Fancher, Edie Greer and Esther Harmon in mixed media; Sandra McEntire in clay; Denae Oglesby and Brenda Richter in jewelry; and Sandra O’Rear in natural materials. Pictured are natural materials by Sandra O’Rear. Chartered in 1968, the Foothills Craft Guild is the oldest artisan’s guild in Tennessee and is dedicated to promoting and preserving the finest handmade crafts in the state. Info: www.foothillscraftguild.org/. Photo submitted

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Cemetery Lots 49 LEASE, 2005 Lawson, 2BR, 1BA, W/D conn., 4 CEMETERY lots in CH&A, lg kit, no pets Sherwood Memorial $600 + dep. 688-0150 Gardens, $3,200 obo. NORTH Nice 2br, 1ba 865-982-4104 house, raised rach CEMETERY LOTS. style, $699/mo. Call 4 in Lynnhurst Matthew Inboden, Cemetery. $800 for 1; Call 860-416-6294. $1500 for 2; $2200 for Strawberry Plains 3; $3000 for all four. Beautiful cape cod, Call 865-661-1879. 3BR, 2BA, 2 car oversized garage, lots of storage, fenced back yard, $895 mo. Call 770-639-9754. ***Web ID# 957841***

Business Equipment 133 36' MAGLINER Mobile Truck Dock 6000 lb. capacity, $7250. 865-604-0144.

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DODGE DAKOTA 2008 ext. cab, 4x4, loaded, ylw, 59K mi., $14,800. 423-333-4908. ***Web ID# 956701*** FORD F150 Club Cab 2000, V8, AT, AC, tow pkg, $4,750. 865466-7945

FORD F-350 1999 dually RWD flat bed. Wht, 7.3L power stroke turbo diesel, 4 DR crew cab, tow pkg., new auto trans, 195K mi., dependable. $7995. 865-591-6430. FORD F350 2000 Super dual, 7.3 diesel, ext. cab., 2WD, 128K mi. good tires, w/ extras. Beautiful truck! $14,200. Johnny, 865-988-8820.

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Maltese, Yorkies, GENERATOR, Malti-Poos, Poodles, 8500 Watt 2012 Dogs 141 Yorki-Poos, Shih-Poos, Big Honda 13HP, Shih Tzu, $175/up. shots electric start, & wormed. We do AKITA PUPPIES, battery & wheel kit layaways. Health guar. all males, for info. included. Never Div. of Animal Welfare call 865-603-2984 used. New retails State of TN or 865-740-5929. $4,995 Wholesale Dept. of Health. ***Web ID# 958914*** $3,750, 1st $1,800 Lic # COB0000000015. cash. 864-275-6478 423-566-0467 American Bulldog pups, born Feb. 4, reg., shots, ROTTWEILER PUPS, wormed, champ lines, AKC / CKC Reg. M Sporting Goods 223 $350. 865-456-2625 & F, S / W. $1200***Web ID# 956676*** $1600. 865-908-6989 GOLF TAYLOR & Ping Irons & woods. AMERICAN PIT Bull ***Web ID# 957914*** Ping G10 $200. Pups, UKC purple SIBERIAN HUSKY Phone 865-670-3980. ribbon, 11 wks, S&W, Pups, full blooded, 4 $700 OBO. 865-924-8960 Males 1 Female ***Web ID# 956434*** $400. 865-382-4005. Boats Motors 232 ***Web ID# 957286*** Chihuahua Babies TCup, applehead, M&F, STAFFY BULL, AKC 17' BOAT. 1999 UTD Shots, Reg., ALUM. w/75 HP fem. Red & white. 1 $250-$275. 865-387-2859 Merc. Excellent yr. Housebroken. condition. 615-210-8208 $650. 865-255-3596 ***Web ID# 958717*** ***Web ID# 955993*** Chaparral Deck Boat, 24', 1995, great shape, YORKIE puppies AKC, ready for summer. 8 wks, shots/wormed S & W, champ lines, $8700. Must sell. 865865-932-2333. real beauties. 865-591696-0082; 865-414-1056 ***Web ID# 959194*** 7220; 463-0963

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Tricks to thwart thieves Protect your home By Anne Hart

riminals are getting smarter every day, and homeowners need to be even smarter to protect our property. The latest innovation in the criminal world? They’re stalking Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites for information about who will be on vacation when, or even who is going to be away from the house for just an hour or two. After all, breaking and entering and stealing take only a few minutes. People who know you may enjoy hearing all about your trip, and so will criminals who have learned to troll those sites specifically for that kind of information. Modern technology is providing ever-increasing methods of communicating. It’s also turning into a roadmap to disaster for unsuspecting homeowners. And there are other new

tricks of the trade for home invaders. A favorite pastime is cruising through neighborhoods the night before garbage collection, on the lookout for those large boxes we typically set out next to our garbage cans. You know – the boxes that tell the world about our new big screen TV or fancy computer system or other pricey items that came packed in them. With almost three million burglaries in this country every year, and with more than 65 percent of those occurring at residences, it has become more important than ever to keep your home and property protected, especially while you’re out of town on vacation. Statistically, a large percentage of home burglaries occur during the peak vacation months of July and August, but realistically, they happen all year round, and often around holidays. Christmas is an obvious target time for thieves, with most houses filled with gifts, but Easter, Memorial Day weekend, Labor Day weekend and other times when homeowners frequently are away for a few days are also popular with

people who want what you have badly enough to steal it. We all know the obvious safety measures, like stopping delivery of mail and papers or asking a friend or neighbor to collect them for you daily, locking doors and windows, putting our lights on timers and setting the alarm system. Be sure to unplug your automatic garage door opener on your way out of town. Smart burglars know how to figure out the code and enter your home through the garage. Also, be sure to lock the door from your garage into your home. That’s another easy portal for thieves. It’s a good idea to turn the ringer on your home phone off or down very low when you are going to be out of town. A constantly ringing phone is a tip-off to a thief skulking outside your house that no one is at home to answer it. And never, ever, record your personal information on your answering machine’s outgoing message, as in: “I’ll be out of town until April 10,” etc. Make certain the key pad for your alarm system isn’t visible from a door or window. That makes it really convenient for a burglar peeking inside to see if

A watchful bunny keeps an eye on the Easter basket decorating the front door of a Knoxville home. These simple decorations can disguise the fact that the homeowners are away on spring holiday. Photo by A. Hart you armed the alarm. And never, ever, leave an extra key under your doormat, in a flower pot or above the door. Any one of those is the equivalent of hanging out a welcome

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hether your plans for your house involve putting it on the market for sale or living in it for many years to come, there is one expert whose advice is invaluable: a licensed, professional home inspector. If you’re getting your property ready to sell, the home inspector will take an unbiased, clinical look at your house and tell you what you need to do to get it ready for the market. After you have taken care of those items you will have a great sales tool, because the

Ken Ledford, owner of Inspector Cluseau’s Residential/Commercial Inspection Service, examines roof shingles for a homeowner. Photo by Dusty Jameson property can then be marketed as ‘inspection done; all repairs made.’ There are few buyers who want to take on major problems with a new house, and knowing a professional inspection has already been done can put you way ahead of the competition.

If you’re staying in the home, the advice of a knowledgeable home inspector can not only tell you what repairs and/or replacements should be made to keep your home in top-notch condition, but can anticipate problems that might arise in the future, thus saving you real money, as

little problems in a home can quickly become big ones. A good example: that gutter you have been watching drip, drip for years is likely running down into your foundation and will eventually produce structural problems. And if the water is running into your crawl space or basement, you may end up with mold issues. Best to take care of these sorts of problems while they are relatively inexpensive to fix. Ken Ledford, owner of Inspector Cluseau’s Residential/Commercial Inspection Service, Inc., is known as the “Dean” of inspectors in this area. He has been in business for 20 years – longer than any inspector in this area – is fully licensed and has done more than 20,000 residential and commercial inspections. Ledford says items typically inspected in a home are

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Tips for making spring cleaning easy for the entire family As the snow begins to melt and flowers finally start blooming, spring is in the air. After being cooped up in the house for those long winter months, most families are undoubtedly ready for it. So when it comes to spring cleaning, it’s understandable you and your family want to clear all of the past year’s clutter and mess, without taking too much time away from enjoying fun springtime activities. And thankfully it’s possible to maintain a deep spring cleaning without spending more than a day’s time, as long as you stay organized. “Cleaning smart is the key to making your spring cleanup quick and efficient, not long and painstaking,” says Jelmar President Alison Gutterman. “Every- plan and using the right tools will one wants to enjoy the outdoors help your cleanup get done fast this time of year, so getting the and your home will look great.” whole family involved, making a When your clan is able to carve

Spring cleaning tips: Delegate: The entire family contributes to the mess over the year, which means the entire family should also help clean it up. Don’t try to take on a deep spring cleaning alone, enlist the troops and assign age-appropriate chores to everyone. Make a list: Before everyone commits to several hours of spring cleaning, do a quick walk-through of the house and take notes on exactly what needs cleaning up or needs to be tossed out. This makes prioritizing work a bit easier, and you’re sure to get everything that needs to be cleaned done. Supply suitably: Everyone has their ever-growing stash of cleaners in a closet or under the out one day to hold your spring sink, but having a multitude of cleaning initiative be sure to go in products just drags out your prepared to ensure total partici- projects, not to mention creates more clutter. Try some efpation and maximize success.

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Why do I need it? Leaves and bark mulch benefits run much deeper than beauty. ■ A mulch layer can moderate the soil temperature reducing the effects of extreme heat or cold. ■ Soil condition may be improved by the decomposing matter from mulch that provides plants with added nutrition. ■ Mulching a garden creates the ideal environment for earthworms and beneficial organisms. ■ If heavy rains or soil erosion is an issue, mulch can help reduce these effects. ■ Weeds will find it more difficult to grow in a mulched area, as the mulch helps to block weed growth and access to the sun.

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Using the 5 senses to discover signs of spring with children From the moment a groundhog looks for his shadow in February, until the new baby bunnies, chicks and birds appear, the arrival of spring is marked with celebrations and excitement across the country. Spring fever usually sets in well before the warmer temperatures and green grasses return, making this the perfect time to start looking for signs of the coming spring season with kids. These signs return every year, so teach children to experience Mother Nature using the five senses: touch, taste, sight, smell and sounds.

Touch For colder regions, winter must leave before spring can arrive. Melting snow is one of the very first signs warmer weather is around the corner. Rising temperatures is a big change everyone can feel. The earth slowly warms, bringing plants to life anew. For a “hands-on” experience, gather spring garden elements. Soil, water, seeds and light all work together to help plants grow - the basics of photosynthesis. Even if it is still too cold for an outdoor garden, get kids garden-

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ing indoors by planting a small tabletop garden. Miracle-Gro Kids has developed a series of small gardening kits for kids that make this process rewarding. Simply plant the garden, place it in a sunny area, water and watch for sprouts.

Taste Spring greens are some of the first tastes from the garden. Pot a “grown-up” table-top container garden or visit the first local farmers market selling home-grown ingredients for salads this spring. Maple syrup is another great taste of spring. The first maple tree sap flows right before the leaves appear, sometime between late February and early April. This is when maple sugar and maple syrup production is at its best. Celebrate by learning how to tap a tree or visit a sugar house. Kids will love seeing how much work goes into making the syrup they put on their pancakes, and might even get to sample maple candy or maple sugar for a delicious treat.

Sight In spring, flowers bloom, leaves bud, birds build nests and the backyard fills with life. One of the most obvious signs of spring’s arrival is the appearance of flowers. Even before the snow has melted, tiny crocuses can often be seen peeking out, making the statement that spring is, indeed, approaching. Make a scrapbook or photographic diary of which flowers are spotted first in your area. Flowers and blossoms are only part of the colorful sights. Many animals are returning from migration. Most people are not aware that earthworms migrate, so be on the lookout. Earthworms make one of the shortest annual migrations, coming above ground only when the earth begins

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to thaw and the soil is ready for new root growth. Their appearance above ground is a gardener’s reminder that the ground is almost warm enough for planting. Animals and birds will then return to gobble up these tasty morsels as quick forms of protein. To further explore the underground world of gardening, try the Miracle-Gro Kids Root Viewer to let kids experience what goes on underground in spring before plants appear above ground. Children can watch as seeds germinate and roots grow right before their eyes.

Smell Spring brings soothing scents like lilacs, apple blossoms, hyacinth and daffodils. Sweet aromas turn a stroll through the garden into a delicacy for the nose. The smell of fresh, cool air wafting into an open window or the scent of laundry that’s been hung out to dry in the sun are some of the greatest moments of spring. And, of course, the pleasant smell of freshly cut grass after that first mowing of the year is a reminder of all the summer fun just around the corner.

Sounds In the spring, birds returning from long migrations are busy building nests, looking for food and laying eggs. Their singing and twittering are a welcomed signal that spring has truly arrived. Set up a bird feeder in the backyard or patio and take turns documenting which feathered friends visit most frequently. In addition to the birds, frogs are also making their spring appearance in many parts of the country, filling the night air with song. Listen for their high-pitched calls in the evenings, especially around wet areas like lakes and ponds. The signs of spring are popping up all around. Using your five senses to discover them will lead to hours of fun for the whole family. With a little luck, it may actually help make the time go a little faster and spring come a little sooner. – ARA

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Time to grow for it: Homegrown on your own Who would have thought getting dirt under your fingernails would ever be considered one of the hottest trends going? According to Doug Jimerson, garden core director for Better Homes and Gardens, “growing your own fruits, veggies and herbs is something Americans are doing in record numbers this season.” “It’s cheaper to grow your own produce than buy it - one $3 tomato plant will yield pounds of produce all season long,” Jimerson says. “Plus, the produce you grow just tastes better than even your grocer’s best. And while it’s healthy to eat and grow your own, gardening is rapidly gaining popularity as a great way to get some exercise, relieve stress and spend healthful family bonding time.” Eating foods grown in your own backyard means you won’t be contributing to the carbon footprint left behind by the “food miles” it takes to bring imported produce to your local grocers - so you’re helping the environment, too. Growing vegetables is easier than you think. Plan it properly, and you can enjoy a healthy, homegrown harvest from the fruits of your labor - without having to spend hours tending it.

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Sunshine is sustenance - Vegetables need at least six hours of full sun per day. The easiest thing to do is to place your garden in full sunlight. Make sure it’s easily accessible for watering; if the garden is too far from your house it could get neglected. Check the last frost date in your region and wait until threat of frost has passed before you begin planting. No yard necessary - Gardening doesn’t require a lot of room - although if you have the space and time to go large, go for it! Many popular vegetables and herbs grow just fine in containers, making them a great option for those with limited space. For smaller yards, raised beds are an easy, low-maintenance option. If your garden is going right into the ground, just turn the earth with a shovel, toss out roots and rocks, mix in a soil amendment for healthy soil, and plant. Water relief - Water regularly, but avoid doing so during the heat of the day when evaporation will diminish the effec-

proved success. Fortunately, national purveyors like Bonnie Plants make it easy to find hardy, high-quality, regionally appropriate plants at your local garden retailers. Bonnie offers time-tested vegetable and herb favorites, as well as new varieties, in eco-friendly, biodegradable pots that not only reduce plastic waste in landfills, they reduce transplant shock. Simply tear off the bottom of the pot and set the whole thing - plant in pot - directly into the ground. Be sure to pay close attention to plant tags, they’re packed with facts and details to help you successfully grow your plants. Here are some favorites to consider for your garden: ■ Tomatoes - The most popular, mostgrown vegetable, tomatoes are always a best bet. Disease-resistant Bonnie Original is a hardy, flavorful addition to any backyard garden. For containers or small spots, try Sweet n’ Neat, a prolific plant that sets fruit in grape-like clusters. ■ Basil - The perfect complement to tomatoes, basil works well in gardens and containers. New Greek Columnar Basil is particularly bountiful, as it grows high, leafs out densely and rarely flowers. The flavor blends traditional basil with spicy overtones of cinnamon, allspice and cloves. ■ Bell peppers - Versatile, flavorful and nutritious, bell peppers are great raw snacks and make an awesome ingredient for a variety of cuisines. Harvest peppers when they’re green or red when the vitamin levels are higher. ■ Eggplant - Black Beauty is the quintessential eggplant with a deep purple, glossy skin and meaty texture, and thrives in hot weather. White-skinned varieties like Cloud Nine offer a sweeter, bitter-free flesh. ■ Mints - Easy-to-grow mints are available in traditional spearmint and peppermint and in more exotic flavors like Bonnie Plant’s new apple mint, orange mint and even chocolate mint, which has a flavor that tiveness of irrigation. Water to wet the soil echoes the classic Girl Scout cookie. about 8 inches deep, but don’t over-water. Hefty harvest - The general rule: Now that you’ve got an idea of the basics, Feed your food - All edible plants If it looks good enough to eat, it probably draw nutrients from the ground, and it’s time to pick your plants. is. With many vegetables, the more you Start with transplants - seedlings pick, the more the plant will produce. For can quickly exhaust the soil without the help of a fertilizer. Always follow label are way easier to get growing than seeds, more gardening tips, ideas and advice, visit directions. so you’ll save loads of time and enjoy im- www.bonnieplants.com.

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