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BUZZ Disc golf tourney at Powell Station John Diamond, who organized the first disc golf tournament at Powell Station Park, will return for a second event Sunday, Oct. 2. Registration is from noon to 1 p.m. Entry is $25, which includes two discs. Diamond said the tournament will be open to intermediate and advanced players. Info: 865-223-2708 or EnergyFound@gmail.com
PHS sock hop Powell High School classes of 1968-71 will sponsor a sock hop 6-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Day’s Inn, Central Avenue Pike at Merchant Road. A social time with hors d’oeuvres will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $25 to cover banquet room rental, caterer and DJ. Send checks to Dave Bartlett, 7725 Dan Lane, Knoxville, TN 37938. Casual dress. BYOB. Info: Ron Evans, 865-859-0468 or rpevans@att.net
Bounds gets UT advocacy honor District 7 school board member Patti Bounds will receive an outstanding advocate award from the University of Tennessee’s Department of Theory & Practice in Teacher Education during its upcoming third annual recognition ceremony 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the Holiday Inn Downtown.
Gawne family celebrates life Little Louisa Gawne, who recently celebrated her fourth birthday, waves her hands like a magician. Eyes twinkling, she announces, “I have the power to make a beautiful monster named Marshmallow!� Then she’s off, shooting out the back door with her big sister Alice, 12.
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Don’t ask the wrong question Lauren Hopson says we’re asking the wrong question – what sort of school superintendent do we want? “We need to decide what kind of school system we want, and the board will find the person who can lead us there.�
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Powell Lions to roar in 65th anniversary By David Hunter The Powell Lions Club knows how to throw an anniversary party. On Saturday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the club will celebrate 65 years as an organization, and the party is free to the public at the clubhouse on Old Clinton Highway. Way back on Aug. 29, 1951, 25 or so people got together and became charter members of an organization that is still going strong and has become a landmark in the Powell community. In addition to the festivities, Edd Miller, the only surviving charter member, will be there to greet people and answer questions. He’s a fountain of information. Bill and Carol McDonald will bring their “Puppies in Training� to be service dogs; there will be “bounce houses� furnished by All Bounce & Rentals, for children and the young at heart, with additional help provided by members of The Foot of the Cross Baptist Church. The Powell Lions Club will also be providing free tickets for a grand prize and drawings for door prizes, all donated by local businesses and friends of the club. There will be free hot dogs, chips and drinks for guests, for as long as the food lasts. I have it on good authority that they are prepared to feed 200 people, so keep that in
Diane Wilkerson and Edd Miller stand at the Powell Lions clubhouse on Old Clinton Highway.
mind when you plan your day. On a serious note, the Powell Lions will be collecting used eyeglasses to give better vision to those without the money to acquire their own. The glasses and diabetes funding – since diabetes is the leading cause of blindness – are primary goals of Lions Clubs all over the country, but not the only goals.
From the archives, Powell Lions Club was known for its annual horse show.
During the Saturday festivities, as any cash donations, but donaclub members will also accept do- tions are not required. nations of “gently used� and new To page A-3 reading books for children, as well
Lake could be educational opportunity It is certainly no secret that Fountain City Lake is truly the water quality of this, the the centerpiece of an historic headwaters of First Creek, has community. Most everyone has become a hot topic of discusa story of some sort that relates sion over the past few years. to this icon. Ask any member The City of Knoxville stated of the wonderful stewards of recently that its role in improvthe lake, the Fountain City Li- ing the lake has come to an ons Club, and you will hear how end. A new weir, pump, aerathis jewel came to be, how it tion system and spray jets have has changed over the years and, all helped reduce the amount perhaps most importantly, how of algae forming on the water’s it has always been in need of surface. One key element that has also some tender loving care.
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been proposed is the addition of some wetland buffer areas along the north and west edges. This idea was met with some resistance and concern during the August presentation by engineering firm LDA. When asked how much area would be involved in a constructed wetland, 25 percent was mentioned. Many fear that such a project would impact the heart shape of the lake. In doing some calculations of my own, I would estimate that an effective
wetland could comprise less than 10 percent of the area and thus have a minimal effect on the overall shape of the lake. While few can argue that Fountain City Lake is a prominent local landmark, some may not be aware of just how important it may be in shaping the stewards of the future. A constructed wetland could become a key educational feature in teaching both young and old the To page A-3
Small investments over long haul help cities build wealth By Wendy Smith Chuck Marohn, founder and president of Strong Towns, hails from Minnesota. But he used a Tennessee landmark − the Pyramid in Memphis − as an example of “dumb� development that threatens the financial health of cities. The mission of Strong Towns is to support a model of development that allows America’s cities, towns and neighborhoods to become financially strong and resilient. Marohn was keynote speaker at last week’s fall conference of the Tennessee Chapter of the American Planning Association and the Tennessee Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers. When it comes to development, innovation from the top down tends to be orderly but dumb, he said. The $200 million Pyramid, built as a stadium for the Memphis Grizzlies, was heavily subsidized with state and federal funds. The team eventually pulled out because it didn’t like the stadium. It’s now a Bass Pro Shop. Innovation from the bottom up tends to be smart, but chaotic. He used citizen-driven improvements on Broad Avenue in Memphis as an example of this type of development. Neighbors revitalized the run-down area by painting bike lanes and adding planters themselves. It’s
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now fully occupied and has appreciated by $12 million. Cities were built the same way for thousands of years when feet were the primary mode of transportation, he said. Knowledge was gained through trial and error, and was passed down. That changed when automobiles were introduced. In one generation, the model completely Marohn changed without being tested. “We’re living through one of humanity’s greatest experiments.� Since then, local governments have come to rely on money transferred from state and federal governments, transportation spending and debt to fund growth. When cities grow this way, up-front costs are small, so citizens feel rich. The catch is that cities become responsible for long-term maintenance. This shortterm advantage, followed by long-term obligation, is like a Ponzi scheme, Marohn said. This pattern of development requires large tax increases or significant cuts in services for cities to avoid default. There’s no easy solution, but there are rational responses, he said.
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Cities need to shed the “build it and they will come� mentality. Instead, growth should be “up and out.� Cities should build wealth by small investments in a broad area over a long period of time. He gave an example from his hometown. He compared the growth of two 19-acre parcels in Brainerd, Minn. − one with an oversized bigbox store in a suburban area, and the other a struggling section of downtown. Even though the big-box is considered a regional draw, the property is worth $.6 million per acre, while the downtown area, a local draw, is worth $1.1 million per acre. The city spent a fortune on infrastructure for the suburban development while the downtown infrastructure was a gift from previous generations. Because big boxes eventually fail, the suburban development is fragile. The downtown area, on the other hand, is adaptable. If one business fails, it doesn’t matter. Marohn recommends making smaller investments in things that people really care about. “We need to humble ourselves to address how people are struggling. That leads to good investment and makes people’s lives better.�
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A legacy of caring When Destinee Gideon looks back on her childhood, she remembers a period of time when she spent every day at the park, and every night sleeping in her mother’s car. “I thought that’s how everybody lived,” Gideon says. She remembers eating lots of peanut butter sandwiches, and being envious of children her age who were able to go to school. When this registered nurse treats patients at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, you’d never guess that she was homeless at the age of 7, or how her life has come full circle. You’d never guess that the catalyst for change was ironically a nurse who worked at a facility inside of where Gideon works today, sharing the compassion that is characteristic of so many medical professionals at Covenant Health. Gideon’s family was taken under the wing of registered nurse Flo Epling, who worked at Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center. Epling and her engineer husband, Richard, turned their empty nest in Morristown into a home filled with love and laughter to forever change the lives of three people who had fallen on hard times. “They heard about us and took us into their home,” Gideon says. “I can’t imagine the risk she and her husband took, not knowing anything about us – who does that?” The children were enrolled in school, and the Eplings helped the mother find work. This charted a course for success. Today, Gideon and her brother are both college graduates with fulfilling careers.
He became an engineer and she became a nurse, paying forward the gifts that had been given to them at a early age. “She was just such a caring, selfless and joyful person,” Gideon says of Flo Epling. “She loved arts and crafts, she loved to be around kids, and she really gave us opportunities to think about the joys of life.” If the influence of Epling hadn’t been enough to inspire Gideon to become a nurse, what happened in her teenage years was. After having moved in with her father for several years, Gideon learned her mother had been diagnosed with breast cancer. As devastating as news like that can be, Gideon found a deepened sense of purpose in life while administering care to her mother. That was when everything clicked, and
Gideon understood that being a nurse was her true calling. “I loved people and science,” Gideon says, “and I thought that would be the most amazing thing, to pull it all into one, to serve people.” After graduating from college the same year as her mother, Gideon hit the ground running, doing what she knew she was meant to do. “I started as a
CNA in ICU, then became an RN, an RN educator to ICU, and now I’m working as an RN for our corporate office, traveling to all the hospitals in the Covenant system,” Gideon says. She’s nationally certified in critical care, cardiac, stroke and neuroscience nursing. She has a passion for teaching other nurses, and is now pursuing a master’s degree in nursing education. “It’s so neat to see such excited and willing nurses when the light bulb clicks on, and they get that critical thinking aspect of being two steps ahead of any pathophysiology that they’re faced with,” Gideon says. “That’s just incredible.” Last year, Gideon received the Killeffer Award, an honor bestowed by providers at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center for nursing excellence. She was shocked and humbled. “I am so proud to be able to give back to the community that cared for me in my time of need,” Gideon says. “Only in America, only in East Tennessee and only at Covenant!”
Gideon (right) with Richard and Flo Epling
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Gideon (right) and her brother, once homeless, are now college graduates with successful careers thanks in part to Flo and Richard Epling.
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The Gawne family: Little Louisa Gawne, who recently celebrated her fourth birthday, waves her hands like a magician. Eyes twinkling, she announces, “I have the power to make a beautiful monster named Marshmallow!” Then she’s off, shooting out the back door with her big sister Alice, 12.
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Louisa is able to live a fairly normal life now, thanks to her parents Tim and Katy. Originally from DeKalb, Ill., the two moved here in 2001 when Katy won the principal violist position in the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. Tim found his place as an archives and records conservator for Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Daughter Alice arrived in 2004. She grew quickly but suffered from mood swings and digestive problems. Gluten was found to be the culprit. Katy, who regularly does her own canning and is a kitchen whiz, adjusted the family’s diet. Alice improved. Bright and imaginative, she did well in school. In September of 2012, Louisa arrived five weeks premature. She nevertheless skipped the NICU and came home to join the family. At two weeks, the baby started to show signs of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. Various treatments were tried, but nothing helped. Things got worse; when prone, Louisa choked on stomach acid and couldn’t aspirate. “She stopped breathing twice,” says Katy. “Tim and I took turns, along with helpful friends, holding her upright 24 hours a day for several months.” A nasal feeding tube helped, but eventually surgery for a Nissen fundoplication, which reinforces the lower esophagus’ ability to close, and placement of a gastric tube were required. “The gastroenterologists in Knoxville saved Louisa’s life, along with our pediatrician,” says Katy. Louisa continues to receive care at
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zling symptoms all her life, broke out in hives during a visit to Louisa’s allergist in Cincinnati. She was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, which affects connective tissue, and two other often-accompanying disorders. With a 50 percent chance of being passed on to offspring, all three “Gawne girls” have the disorders. “It explained so many things,” says Katy, including Louisa’s medical struggles. One of the suggested treatments is swimming, so mom and daughters signed up for regular sessions at the Y. Despite these challenges, the Gawne household is lively. Dad Tim, who tinkers with old radios, cameras and turntables in his spare time, is an excellent handyman. He’s constructed an indoor swing set for the girls in a wide doorway. Alice is a huge fan of “Star Trek” in all its forms. “‘Star Trek’ is love, ‘Star Trek’ is life!” she says. “That’s my new quote.” Louisa takes violin lessons and has adventures with her “peThe Gawne family has handled profound medical challenges diatrician Barbie” and other with grace. Parents Tim and Katy stand behind daughters Alice dolls – one of which, she and Louisa, who recently celebrated her fourth birthday. says, is named Cucumbers. So let’s hear it for 4-yearCincinnati Children’s HosIn the spring of 2015, old imagination and long, pital. “She is just very com- Katy, who has suffered from happy lives for all the plicated,” says her mom. joint pain and other puz- Gawnes!
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Celebrating the Powell Lions’ luau in 2012 are: Camille Keck, Diane Wilkerson, Tracy Orberg; and (front) Fred Wilkerson.
Powell Lions The Lions Club International is a secular, nonpolitical service organization founded by Melvin Jones in 1917 and as of 2015 had 46,000 clubs and 1.4 million members in 200 countries around the world. The group has its headquarters in Oak Brook, Ill. Powell Lions president Diane Wilkerson pointed out in a letter that funds taken in are used to beautify the clubhouse and property, as well as for projects to clean up local parks, provide supplies to disaster victims – and, of course, glasses and eye
From page A-1 exams for those who need them. Another service that has helped make the club a local landmark is the rental of the building at a reasonable price for special events of all kinds. Even fledgling churches have rented space to begin their ministries. “We’ve had a lot of churches meet here, both past and present,” Wilkerson said when I visited the club. Make an effort to come by and celebrate with a worthy group of people. By the way, if you are impressed, the Lions club is always looking for new members.
Fountain City Lake importance of biodiversity and ecology. The wetlands were originally proposed to help remediate algae by occupying a couple of shallow, poorly circulating pockets of water. While helping to improve water quality, this feature – with some key interpretive signage – could also give more visitors a reason
Fighting algae at Fountain City Lake
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to visit the lake to observe a completely new habitat. Please contact Joe Walsh at jwalsh@knoxvilletn.gov to share your thoughts. Some city funding is available for this project, but if our voices aren’t heard, these resources will be invested elsewhere. Garry Menendez is a Fountain City resident, landscape architect and landscape professor at the University of Tennessee.
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This digital rendering by Lindsay Bradley shows what a wetland area could look like at Fountain City Lake. The city of Knoxville presented the wetland as an option to control algae growth at the lake, and the public comment period will end soon.
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government More on Dave Hart’s departure There has been widespread speculation as to what caused Dave Hart to retire now as UT athletic director effective June 30, 2017. With numerous offthe-record inquiries, this writer has determined it was a result of an honest disagreement between Hart and UT President Joe Dave Hart DiPietro over the best response to the Title IX lawsuits over gender discrimination in the Athletic Department. The first clue to the retirement not being entirely voluntary was the public statement released when the change was announced. Hart said he would not make any negative comments about the University of Tennessee. A normal retirement would not include such a pledge. That occurs when there is disagreement and a settlement is worked out. In this case, Hart is being paid over $625,000 as he departs for a year he does not work. What apparently happened was that Hart urged the university to fight the Title IX lawsuit and not settle. He felt the Athletic Department had not done anything wrong. DiPietro felt the university should settle the matter to avoid years of bad publicity and depositions that might harm the university over the long term as well as recruitment of quality students. He also wanted to halt rising legal costs. The disagreement was sufficiently strong that Hart’s departure was the part of the outcome. The settlement costs for the latest Title IX lawsuits exceeded $2.4 million. As UT president, DiPietro makes these high-level decisions. There is no doubt he had the Board of Trustees’ support in this. What is also interesting here is that UT Chancellor Jimmy Cheek, to whom Hart reports, was not the person who made the decision. It was the president to whom Cheek reports who decided. ■Former U.S. Sen. Jim Sasser turns 80 on Friday, Sept. 30. He and his wife, Mary, live near the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, where he teaches and his daughter
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and her family also live. Sasser defeated Sen. Bill Brock and later lost to Sen. Bill Frist. ■Jim Begalla, director of the World’s Fair Park in my administration as mayor, has died at age 74. He was dedicated to making the park what it is today. With his leadership, it transitioned from a “site� to a “park.� It became a place people visit as they did in 1982. His ideas and efforts will be missed. ■M S McClellan celebrates 50 years of business at Melrose Place on Kingston Pike this year as a unique place to purchase higher-end clothing for men and women with great personal service. This is a homegrown business led ably by Matthew McClellan, who grew up next to this writer on Melrose Avenue on what is now the UT campus. ■David Butler completes his 10th year as the executive director of the Knoxville Museum of Art this year and is the longestserving director. His anniversary was celebrated with a party at the Sequoyah Hills home of Steve and Ann Bailey, who are strong supporters of KMA. ■The current lawsuits by three of the four largest counties in Tennessee against the state over funding levels for local education may run 18 months or more and even go into the next governor’s term starting in 2019. This is over the so-called BEP and, if successful, will have major ramifications on state support for local education. Of course, if the lawsuits fail to achieve their objective of holding the current system as violating the state constitution, then the Legislature will continue to determine the funding levels. Haslam has increased funding for the larger counties during his six years as governor but not as much as these systems desire. Davidson County was the most recent addition to the litigation. It will ultimately go the state Supreme Court for a final decision. Shelby (Memphis) and Hamilton (Chattanooga) were the first to sue.
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Armstrong conviction sends ripples through District 15 When one person holds political office for almost 30 years, folks fall out of the habit of running for the job. And when a man as generally respected as former state Rep. Joe Armstrong goes to trial just days after the primary, folks are hesitant to challenge him, not knowing the outcome and hoping for the best. Thus, the Republicans did not field a candidate in District 15, and after Armstrong’s Aug. 8 conviction of filing a false income tax report, it was too late for the GOP to select a nominee. Only former Rep. Pete Drew, who held office as both a Democrat and Republican and then left town for decades, had qualified to oppose Armstrong. Drew qualified as an independent. Armstrong’s conviction disqualified him from holding office (or seeking reelection), but it came early enough in the election cycle to give the local Democratic Party time to appoint someone to replace him on the Nov. 8 ballot. Knox County party chair Cameron Brooks moved quickly, and the following week, executive com-
Betty Bean mittee members voted to make Rick Staples their candidate. Staples was in campaign mode, following a close loss to Knox County Commissioner Evelyn Gill in the local May primary. Gill had easily rolled over Republican nominee Michael Covington in the Aug. 4 general election. Former Mayor Daniel Brown and Armstrong’s wife, LeTonia, were mentioned as potential Democratic nominees, but neither could muster a majority of the 15-member selection committee. But wait! Staples could slide into the seat and stay for another 28 years. Establishment Democrats in District 15 did not necessarily want that. Enter write-in candidate Rhonda “Mousie� Gallman. Now Gallman has sprouted a campaign with professional yard signs and other paraphernalia, and we’ve got a horse race for Nov. 8
with two reasonably wellfunded candidates (Staples and Gallman). And we’ve got a whisper campaign saying a write-in for Gallman would keep the seat for (fill in the blank) Mayor Brown or former Commissioner Sam McKenzie or LeTonia Armstrong or even Evelyn Gill. Last week, the county commission had a long, civil discussion about selecting a temporary legislator to fill Armstrong’s seat until Nov. 8. Gill, now the only Democrat on the 11-member commission, listened and then withdrew her request for a special called session to make the appointment. It was a moment that reflected well on Gill and her colleagues. This decision came as a relief to Election Commission administrator Cliff Rodgers, who said he’s got enough to do without having to research the implications of dealing with an ultra-temporary office holder. Meanwhile, Rodgers and his staff are wrestling with the intricacies of write-in candidates. “We’ve got a list with Rhonda and the initial M
Gallman sign, sans required disclosure and Mousie, all spelled about six ways, along with all the imaginable misspellings for Gallman.� He said he thought they were done when he started getting complaints that Gallman wasn’t properly identifying who’s paying for her signs, T-shirts and push cards. “I told her she’d have to put a sticker on those signs, just like anybody else,� he said, adding that he would not file a complaint with the attorney general, although he has no control over anyone else’s decisions in that regard. When Rodgers heard that she’s got several hundred yard signs to slap stickers on, he sighed. “She better get going, then.� Gallman didn’t respond when called for comment.
We’re asking the wrong question By Lauren Hopson Knox County Schools is in need of a new permanent superi nt e nd e nt . Although several former Board of Education memLauren Hopson bers think otherwise, the public loudly stated so across four different elections. Having been in attendance at both Superintendent Search Forums over the past two weeks, I heard numerous thoughtful suggestions from parents, students and teachers alike. Someone who is a supporter of creative ideas, teachers, the arts, vocational programs and programs for special-education students was mentioned repeatedly. However, I think we may be asking the wrong question. We don’t need an answer to “What type of person do we want in a superintendent?� Instead, we need to be asking, “What kind of school system do we want to have?� Currently, we have a district that, for all its triumphs inside and out of the classroom, has solely hung its hat on the scores of inappropriate standardized tests. We have publicly based our success on numbers that have been manipulated many times before they become
part of the press release. Our “exemplary� status has nothing to do with anything that isn’t on a bubble sheet and everything to do with constant test prep. We have to reframe our question. Do we want a school system that refuses accommodations for special-needs students because a testing company acts as if its guidelines can trump federal law, or do we want schools that push those students to achieve while being unwavering advocates for their emotional and physical well-being? Do we want a school system that, without a whimper of protest, allows the state to waste millions of dollars paying testing companies to fail, or a school system that demands the state fully fund art and music programs? Do we want a district that will lie down and accept the influx of more unproven charter schools, or do we want a system that understands the need for more community schools that partner with citizens to alleviate external roadblocks to student success? Do we want schools that ignore state law and continue the same ineffective interventions for dyslexic students, or do we want a system that makes training all educators about
dyslexia a priority? Do we want a system with a narrow vision of what it means to be college and career ready, or do we want students’ desires to become musicians, construction workers, dancers, mechanics, actors and cosmetologists to be treated with equal respect and support? Do we want a system that takes civil rights issues seriously, or one that just pays them lip service? I sincerely hope the community at large will make its wishes known to the
school board. I have confidence this will not be a backroom deal if the public stays involved and attentive. If the board chooses to use a search firm, we can rest assured that this time it will be a firm working for a school system to find a candidate, not a firm working for a candidate to find a school system. We need to decide what kind of school system we want, and the board will find the person who can lead us there. Lauren Hopson is president of the Knox County Education Association.
Briggs advocates for health care plan State Sen. Richard Briggs’ medical and legislative expertise was tapped by a film crew from Japan working in the U.S. Richard Briggs on a documentary on America’s health issues. Briggs, a heart and lung surgeon, is a member of the 3-Star Healthy Project Task Force which is working toward improving access to health care coverage for uninsured Tennesseans. He also supported Gov. Bill Haslam’s Insure Tennessee plan proposed last year to expand the number
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Weight Loss: Tip the Scale in the Right Direction If you’ve tried everything to lose weight and nothing seems to work, join us for this free seminar to find out if you are a candidate for weight loss surgery.
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Paint the Town Pink Tennova is partnering with city and county officials, businesses and community members to emphasize the importance of annual mammography and breast health education. Join us for this unique ceremony and complimentary lunch.
Tuesday, October 4 • 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Courthouse Lawn, 10820 Main Street, Morristown
Wednesday, October 19 • 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Cocke County Courthouse Lawn, Newport No registration required.
Thursday, October 6 Thursday, October 20 Thursday, November 3 5:30-7:30 p.m. Turkey Creek Medical Center 10820 Parkside Drive, Knoxville Johnson Conference Center Space is limited. Please register by one day prior to the event.
Stephen Boyce, M.D., and K. Robert Williams, M.D.
Senior Circle Fall Fun at the Fort
Women’s Health: Think Pink for Breast Cancer Detection*
James White’s Fort was an 18th-Century settlement that ultimately became Knoxville. Senior Circle members are invited to spend the morning learning about the history of Knoxville and how to use native plants for holiday decorations. Plus, make gardener’s hand scrub to keep or give to a friend.
Plan to be pampered! Call a buddy and schedule your screening mammograms for a time between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the days listed to enjoy special pampering and a gift.
Thursday, October 13 9:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 4
Friday, October 14
Turkey Creek Medical Center 10820 Parkside Dr., Knoxville
North Knoxville Medical Center 7565 Dannaher Dr., Powell
Wednesday, October 12
Friday, October 21
Physicians Regional Medical Center 900 East Oak Hill Ave., Knoxville
Lakeway Regional Hospital 726 McFarland St., Morristown
Wednesday, October 12
Friday, October 21
Newport Medical Center 435 Second St., Newport
LaFollette Medical Center 923 East Central Ave., LaFollette
Thursday, October 13
Tuesday, October 25
Tennova Ambulatory Care Center South 7323 Chapman Hwy., Knoxville
Jefferson Memorial Hospital 110 Hospital Dr., Jefferson City
To schedule your mammogram, call 865-545-7771 or 423-522-6320 for Lakeway Regional Hospital.
Women’s Health: Early Detection Means Earlier Treatment Invite a friend, meet us for breakfast and learn about the importance of having an annual mammogram.
Tuesday, October 18 8:00-9:00 a.m. Lakeway Regional Hospital 726 McFarland Street, Morristown Cafeteria Presenter: April Farley Please register by October 17.
James White’s Fort 205 East Hill Avenue, Knoxville Senior Circle membership card required. Please register by October 12.
Orthopedics: Joint Pain – Don’t Let it Slow You Down Symptoms of osteoarthritis may vary greatly from person to person: inflammation, pain or stiffness in the joint, and warmth or “creaking” are all common complaints. Join us for a discussion about arthritis, joint pain and about ways to preserve your joint function.
Tuesday, October 18 5:30-6:30 p.m. Physicians Regional Medical Center 900 E. Oak Hill Avenue, Knoxville Emerald Room Presenter: Terrie Peltier, R.N.
Wednesday, October 19 1:00-2:00 p.m. Turkey Creek Medical Center 10820 Parkside Drive, Knoxville Johnson Conference Center Presenter: Mandy Stinnett, R.N. Please register by one day prior to the event.
Fire Prevention Family Safety Festival Our free, ninth annual safety festival includes informative displays and hands-on activities from 40+ government agencies. Life-safety demonstrations, heavy fire and rescue vehicles, helicopters, KPD’s specialized bomb robot, driving/boating simulators and fun activities for children await!!
Saturday, October 22 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Tennova Health & Fitness Center Open House Make plans to attend our FREE Open House party. We’ll have door prizes, tours, and information on family fitness, personal training, children’s activities and spa services.
Monday, October 3 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Tennova Health & Fitness Center 7540 Dannaher Drive, Powell Guests ages 13-17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. All guests must have a photo ID. No registration required. Independent Members and Members of the Medical Staff at Tennova Healthcare. *Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis. An order from a physician or qualified healthcare provider is not required, but the patient must provide a physician/provider name when an appointment is made. If the patient does not have a physician/provider, a list will be provided for the patient’s selection. All mammogram reports will be sent to the physician/provider and follow-ups are the responsibility of the patient.
Turkey Creek Medical Center 10820 Parkside Drive, Knoxville No registration required.
Colon Cancer: Don’t Take Chances Colon cancer is more widespread than you might imagine. Fortunately, screenings help find the disease at an early, often highly treatable stage. Join us for a discussion led by Dr. Steedman Sarbah and learn about prevention, advances in early detection and the latest treatments available.
Thursday, October 27 10:30 a.m. Health expo 11:30 a.m. Seminar and luncheon Foundry on the Fair Site 747 World’s Fair Park Drive, Knoxville Please register by October 24.
To register, call 865-320-9079 or online at Tennova.com.
Steedman Sarbah, M.D.
A-6 • SEPTEMBER 28, 2016 • POWELL/NORWOOD Shopper news
Big game at Georgia What we have next is a very big football game on the road, a monster, some might say, only somewhat less important than life and death. Georgia was gosh awful last Saturday. Tennessee was bad for a half. After that, it was brilliant, almost as impressive as all that summer chatter about championships. Butch wasn’t surprised by the turnaround. He expected to win. He says he is building something special with character and competitiveness. Four and oh is good enough. If the Vols bash the Bulldogs, the myth lives on. If the Vols lose, most of the credibility the coach just gained will be flushed. In the SEC, survival is week to week.
like the travel, lodging or dining conditions and didn’t go to such an out-of-the-way place again. Neyland wasn’t particularly fond of Georgia coach Wally Butts long before the incident with Bear Bryant. That could have affected the schedule. Grasp this: Tennessee and Georgia were in the same league all that time between 1937 and 1968 without playing. There are great, good, bad and awful Athens memories within the limited supply. My favorite visit was 1969. The Volunteers were 5-0 and No. 3 in the country based on a delightful romp over Alabama in Birmingham the previous Saturday. Vince Dooley honestly believed his 11th-ranked Bulldogs were a top 10 team. He
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Coaching in a cannibal conference is a harrowing job but somebody must take the risk – for four or five million per year. Alas, Tennessee and Georgia do not have a long and rich history to help set the stage for drama but there are a few landmarks. There was a dreadful loss in 1907 soothed by the discovery that Georgia coach Bull Whitney had cheated. He hired “ringers.” Robert R. Neyland heard this story, smirked, took one team to Athens, 1936, didn’t
was wrong. Tennessee coach Doug Dickey had a basic plan for all opponents: Bobby Scott throwing to Gary Kreis, Lester McClain and Ken DeLong or Scott pitching out to Don McLeary. Curt Watson was a key blocker and occasional inside runner. That dependable scheme was washed out. Cold rain started on Friday and didn’t stop. Rainy day in Georgia could have been the background song. Watson took ownership. The sophomore fullback chewed up the sacred turf between the hedges. He gained 197 on 19 carries. Tennessee won, 17-3. Georgia fans threw oranges. Don Denbo and Steve Robinson picked up and peeled oranges. “Of course we ate ’em”
said Denbo. “Mud? What mud?” The 1981 game was somewhat less enjoyable. Herschel Walker rushed for 161 yards on 30 carries. The Bulldogs romped, 44-0. John Majors summed it up: “We got tromped.” Thanks to Heath Shuler, Tennessee won in 1992 and started a winning streak that lasted throughout the decade. Peyton Manning was a factor. The 1994 game was an old-fashioned throwback. Todd Helton, Vol starting quarterback for the first time, guided a very limited passing attack but the veteran offensive line dominated. James “Little Man” Stewart rushed for 211 yards and four touchdowns. The Vols gained 383 on the ground. The Vols lost in Athens in 2000 and 2002 and won in 2004 and 2006. The ’04 game was a sig-
nificant upset. No. 3 Georgia was still high off the vapors of a shocking four-TD romp over defending national champion LSU. The Vols flattened Bulldog noses. The ’06 game was even more fun, 51-33. Tennessee became just the second team in history to hang half a hundred on Georgia between the famed hedges. Erik Ainge threw for two touchdowns and ran for another. Arian Foster scored on three one-yard runs. The Vols had 27 first downs and went six-for-six in the red zone. Tennessee has lost on four consecutive trips to Athens. For some reason, I didn’t expect much from Derek Dooley’s two tries. Butch is 0-1. It is time for another proverbial worm to turn. Or maybe not. Big game coming, monster game. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com
Ashe annexes North Knox (with anecdotes) What’s this? Victor Ashe in North Knox County? Quick, call Citizens for Home Rule! No, no, don’t panic. I couldn’t resist. The only things the former city mayor brought with him to the Halls Republican Club meeting at Jane Chedester’s farm Sept. 19 were anecdotes. Good ones, too. Ashe served as a delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, ultimately for Florida Sen. Marco Rubio. But he didn’t forget his connections to the Bush family, and had maxed out a petition for former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush. More on the Bushes in a minute. But, he said, “it’s fair to say that we all came together” for the party’s nominee, Donald Trump.
with 80 people, you can find yourself having a fascinating conversation with a columnist you’ve read your whole life.” He said he doesn’t deny it when people say he roomed with former president George W. Bush at Yale, but that myth helped him when W., who is a friend, appointed him U.S. ambassador to Poland. If they think you and the leader of the free world chat regularly by phone, he said, people take notice. Ashe hobnobbed there, too. His first overnight guest was Supreme Court Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy. His last overnight guest was another member of the high court, the late Antonin Scalia. “I had breakfast with (Scalia), and he was one of
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OneLife Church celebrates seven years By Stacy Levy OneLife Church celebrated its seventh birthday Sept. 17, at World’s Fair Park. The anniversary service brought together both of the church’s campuses (Powell and Halls) to celebrate all that God has done. Hundreds of people enjoyed food, inflatables and entertainment. “We celebrated with worship and baptisms and a look back at all the lives that have been changed in these past seven years,” said lead pastor Rodney Arnold. OneLife had humble beginnings, but God was hard at work. The church began with a team of 12 who gathered in Arnold’s living room in January of 2009. Since then, OneLife has experienced incredible growth. In 2012, members launched a second OneLife campus in the Halls community, and in 2014 built out the old Food City in Powell Center. Now, between the two campuses over 1,000 people call OneLife home. They plan to expand to West Knoxville in 2017. “OneLife’s mission is to see people who are far from God experience Jesus and how their ‘OneLife’ can make a difference. If we ex-
perience Jesus, give Jesus our best, and don’t do life alone, we can multiply like Jesus,” said Arnold. OneLife is a family, has a comfortable atmosphere, is involved and invested in youth and wants them to know Christ. For instance, OneLife has made a big difference for Ian Wheat, and he wants to pay it forward and help OneLife make a difference within the Powell community. “OneLife has changed who I am as a person. Since I started attending I have Chanelle Bulahan baptizes Emma Gibson at gotten baptized, became a OneLife Church’s seven-year birthday celebrayouth leader, and feel the tion at World’s Fair Park. presence of God more than ever before. They have shown me that I don’t have to be scared or embarrassed to spread the word of God,” my faith in Jesus has only said Ian. grown stronger,” said LindOneLife Church has say. “We’ve been called to made a difference in Lindsay Hackworth’s life, too. make disciples and reach “I love attending OneLife the people where we live, because of the friendly, up- work and play all throughbeat atmosphere. Since I out the city of Knoxville,” started there I have been said Arnold. Info: www.onelifeknox. baptized, gained an amazing youth group family, and com
OneLife Church youth group members Lindsay Hackworth and Ian Wheat
FAITH NOTES Community services ■ Christ Methodist, 7535 Maynardville Highway in Halls, will distribute food to needy families in the community 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, in the fellowship hall. Info: 922-1412 or office@christumcknox.com. ■ Cross Roads Presbyterian, 4329 E. Emory Road, hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry 6-7 p.m. each second Tuesday and 10-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday. ■ Ridgeview Baptist Church,
6125 Lacy Road, offers Children’s Clothes Closet and Food Pantry 11 a.m.-2 p.m. each third Saturday. Free to those in the 37912/37849 ZIP code area.
Classes/meetings
6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays. The support group is offered for those who are dealing with the loss of a spouse, child, family member or friend. Cost: $15 for workbook. Info: 689-5175.
■ First Comforter Church, 5516 Old Tazewell Pike, hosts MAPS (Mothers At Prayer Service) noon each Friday. Info: Edna Hensley, 771-7788.
■ Park West Church, 7635 Middlebrook Pike, will host: “Permission to Laugh,” a three-day women’s celebration, Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 29-Oct. 1. Tickets: $45. Info/ tickets: annasgate.org.
■ Fountain City UMC, 212 Hotel Road, hosts Griefshare,
■ Powell Church, 323 W. Emory Road, hosts Recovery at Pow-
ell each Thursday. Dinner, 6 p.m.; worship, 7; groups, 8:15. The program embraces people who struggle with addiction, compulsive behaviors, loss and life challenges. Info: recoveryatpowell.com or 938-2741.
Special services ■ Beaver Dam Baptist Church, 4328 E. Emory Road, will celebrate its 230th anniversary Sunday, Oct. 2. Special worship services featuring current and former ministers,
faith cross currents Lynn Pitts, lpitts48@yahoo.com
All creatures great and small So out of the ground the Lord God formed every animal of the field and every bird of the air … (Genesis 2:19a NRSV) All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful: the Lord God made them all. (Cecil Frances Alexander, 1848) It was St. Francis of Assisi who first blessed the animals. Since then faithful folk have been honoring the saint’s Feast Day (Oct. 4) by blessing animals of all kinds. Such events are unpredictable (part of their charm) and heartwarming due to the (mostly) furry critters that attend. I have, across the years, been privileged to bless beagles and German shepherds, kittens and elegant cats (they clearly know they are descended from their forebears in Egypt, who were considered goddesses), a few gerbils and an occasional turtle. I don’t recall ever having to bless a snake, but I am pretty sure I would have passed that privilege to someone made of sturdier stuff than I am. After all, I am a Daughter of Eve, and most of us Daughters of Eve do not like to cuddle snakes. (Just saying …) I will confess that most of my experience in blessing animals has taken place in towns, in churches where I worked. But I live in a rural area, and I have an idea that farmers are much more practical about their livestock than either the ancient Egyptians or St. Francis. Still, all those creatures – great and small – that run, fly, trot, hop or slither are part of God’s creation, God’s gift to us. They enrich our lives in countless ways and make us better people. God took care to preserve two of each kind of creature, even in the Great Flood. Surely we can protect that legacy!
9 and 10:45 a.m. followed by an “old-fashioned” homecoming lunch, noon. Other activities include: the planting of a commemorative tree; games for children and youth, and music by bluegrass and
gospel groups. Info: 922-2322. ■ Hill-Top Baptist Church, 8211 Walker Road, will host a singing 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, featuring the Joiner Family. Everyone welcome.
SENIOR NOTES
Susan Long presents Richard Millan (third from left) with an honorary certificate from the Senior Community Service Employment Program in recognition of his recent employment. Pictured with Long are Senior Employment Service manager Kayleen Weaver, Red Lobster general manager Michelene Love and state Sen. Becky Massey.
■ The Heiskell Senior Center 1708 W. Emory Road. Info: Janice White, 548-0326 Upcoming: Mobile Meals each Wednesday; $2 donation requested; RSVP by noon Tuesday. ■ Karns Senior Center 8042 Oak Ridge Highway 951-2653 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Offerings include: card games; dance classes; exercise programs; mahjong; art classes; farkle dice games; dominoes; a computer lab; billiards room. Register for: Photographic “Tour of Scotland” presentation by Ron and Sharon McConathy, 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29. Thomas Jefferson presentation by John Peach, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4. Beginning guitar lessons, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4; class fee: $4; meets four consecutive Tuesdays; bring acoustic guitar. ■ Halls Senior Center 4405 Crippen Road 922-0416 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday Hours vary Offerings include: card games; exercise classes; quilting, dominoes, dance classes; scrapbooking, craft classes; Tai Chi; movie matinee 2 p.m. Tuesdays. Register for: “Stop Falls Before They Stop You” program, 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28. Facebook classes,10 a.m.-noon Thursday, Sept. 29; fee: $15. ■ Morning Pointe Assisted Living 7700 Dannaher Drive 686-5771 or morningpointe.com Ongoing event: Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Support Group meets 1 p.m. each last Monday.
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Employing older workers By Ruth White Last week was National Employ Older Workers Week, and the Senior Community Service Employment Program at the John T. O’Connor Senior Center celebrated in a big way. The organization recognized one of its own: Richard Millan who, at age 85, was recently employed by Red Lobster on Merchant Road. State Sen. Becky Massey told the group, “We all have value and different strengths. Given the opportunity to work where we are valued is important. Richard’s determination proves that it is possible to overcome and break barriers of age discrimination.” Red Lobster general
manager Michelene Love called Millan “a great addition to the staff” at the Merchant Road location. “When hiring, we look for talent regardless of age and race. We strive to continue the legacy of founder Bill Darden by sustaining a positive environment, being respectful and being part of the community.” “Benefits of hiring older employees include maturity and life experiences. They are dependable, committed and accountable,” said Senior Employment Service manager Kayleen Weaver. “Many older adults looking for jobs are also looking to be part of a family. They want to contribute and give back to the community.” The CAC Office on Ag-
ing will host a senior job fair from 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Oct. 12, at the O’Connor Center. The fair is an opportunity for senior adults to apply for employment or volunteer positions. Organizers have confirmed 37 employers to attend, including All Occasion Catering, city of Knoxville, Food City, Goodwill Industries, Knoxville Convention Center, Lowe’s, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Smoky Mountain Hospice, TVA Employees Credit Union, Vanderbilt Mortgage and more. Weaver provided tips to maximize time at the event. “One way to get the most out of the job fair is prior to the event, go online and check out the employers that will attend. Look for jobs avail-
able and fill out an application in advance if possible.” She also suggested researching the company’s mission statement and learning a little about the company. Planning to attend? Try to make yourself memo-
rable and get an interview. Weaver reminded participants to dress nicely (everyone has that one outfit they feel fabulous wearing) and make a good impression. “When you talk with recruiters, this is your opportunity to sell yourself.”
Free Senior Day at Zoo Knoxville is Oct. 4 Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel & Crematory is sponsoring Free Senior Day at Zoo Knoxville on Tuesday, Oct. 4. Senior adults 65 and older will receive free admittance to the zoo plus free parking and a 10 percent discount on concessions and gift-shop purchases. Last year there were 800 attendees.
Solemn final salute to flag By Betsy B B t Pickle Pi kl Rochelle Cordova of WoodmenLife led a flag retirement ceremony at the South Knox Senior Center last week. Cordova talked about the flag’s history and meaning and played recordings of the songs “Freedom Never Cries” by Five for
Fighting Flag”” by Fi hti and d “Ragged “R d Old Fl b Johnny J h Cash to enhance the mood. After the indoor program, Cordova invited the seniors outside to the patio, where each one placed a segment of a worn-out flag in the fire, culminating with the placement of the union by two veterans in attendance.
A U.S. flag retired by seniors at the South Knox Senior Center slowly burns. Any ashes remaining will be buried.
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‘Having a goal can change your life’
Charlie, the Cub Scout By Kip Oswald Charlie is my fourthgrade brother. He was in kindergarten when our dad left our mom and moved to California, which was really hard on all of us. Since I was in third grade, I looked out for Charlie at school, and we stayed together all the time until I went to middle school last year and he had to be more independent. This has been very hard for Charlie. He and my sister Ally go to a non-magnet school, so their school day is on a regular 7:30 a.m-2:45 p.m. schedule, and they get home hours before the rest of us except for Grammie, who comes to keep my nephew Sammie. Charlie is the quietest of the whole family and doesn’t like to do much except to play video games, which drives my mom crazy. When a man named Anthony Ingram did a “Boy Talk” at the school and told the boys about Cub Scouts, Charlie came home really excited. This made Mom very happy, so she went to the “School Night” the next day and found out everything she needed to sign Charlie up. She found out that he could start in Cub Scouts now and then move to Boy Scouts when he turns 11 and stay in that group until he is 18. Mom also heard about other programs by Boy Scouts of America such as Venturers for boys and girls 14-20 who want to do
adventurous activities like rock climbing and other outdoor activities. Also, there is Career Exploration for girls and boys 12-20 to increase college and career readiness. Students in grades three-12 can go to STEM Scouts and do miniexperiments in a mobile lab if the school has it come. Mom said it was really easy to sign Charlie up, and it only cost $25 for the whole 12 months, although the uniforms and activities cost extra. However, Charlie does not have to have the uniform. The scout group will meet weekly after school and will do fun activities with a purpose as they build positive memories with their family and friends. They will also do a service project. Then when Charlie moves into Boy Scouts, his group will really focus on service to others as well as leadership training and more personal development. I am really excited for him to be involved with a group that will keep him focused on good things. Here’s how to get more information: www. bsa-gsmc.org or on Facebook at East TN Scouts or phone Anthony Ingram at 865-566-0644. Next week I’ll find out some of the history of the South-Doyle name and its feeder schools. App of the week: app. overdrive.com Students can listen to or read their favorite books from the local library using this app and their library card!
By Betty Bean Before Matt de la Peña told his audience about his transformation from reluctant reader to awardwinning author, he said he hoped they wouldn’t mind if he used them as a backdrop. They didn’t. So the lanky literary star of young adult fiction turned around on the stage of the Tennessee Amphitheater, faced the convention center’s gleaming back side, and held his cell phone high, thus establishing an instant connection with the 400plus L&N STEM Academy students in the bleachers. When he finished his talk, which ended with fielding audience questions, scores of kids climbed onto the stage, pulling copies of his books out of bags and backpacks as they lined up for autographs. De la Peña grew up in National City, Calif., on the American side of the Mexican border, south of San Diego. Ninety-seven percent of the town’s citizens are of Mexican descent. His Mex-
Matt de la Peña speaks to students at L&N STEM Academy. Photo by Betty Bean
ican-American father and Anglo mother worked hard but had little money. Whites
considered him Mexican; Latinos considered him white. He struggled to find his way and nearly failed the second grade because he couldn’t read. “I’d never met anybody except teachers who’d ever been to college,” he said. “I thought, ‘Man, if I can’t even get to third grade …’” What he said next was the heart of his hour-long presentation: he told his audience they didn’t have to wait until they were adults to start changing their lives. “The hardest definition to break free from is selfdefinition,” he said. “Two years later, I was just as good a reader as anyone.” But he said he didn’t think of himself as intelligent until he found something he was really good at, and when he learned that excelling at basketball could allow him to go to college, he was on his way. “Having a goal can change your life.” He got a full athletic scholarship to the University of the Pacific, where he fell in
love with an unlikely book – “The Color Purple” – while on the road with his team for an away game. He locked himself in the bathroom to read and stayed there most of the night. He remembers struggling not to cry. “That single book made me a reader and opened up that space that made me understand that books could be my safe place to feel things.” De la Peña is the author of six books: “Ball Don’t Lie,” “Mexican WhiteBoy,” “We Were Here,” “I Will Save You,” “The Living” and “The Hunted,” plus two picture books, “A Nation’s Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis” and “Last Stop on Market Street.” “Ball Don’t Lie” was made into a movie starring Ludacris. De la Peña won the 2016 National Council of Teachers of English Award for Intellectual Freedom, the 2016 Newbery Award and an array of additional awards for short stories and essays. His lecture was funded by the school’s PTSA.
Pellissippi to host Young Creative Writers Workshop The Strawberry Plains PSCC campus is sponsoring a free, day-long Young Creative Writer’s Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 8. It is open to area high school students interested in creative writing/performing. Students will experience workshops in fiction, poetry, songwriting and screenplay writing, with a focus on performance during the day. Workshops will be taught by professional writers, assisted by student-members of the Strawberry Plains Creative Writing Club. Lunch will be provided by Papa
John’s, along with a special musical performance from the Hardin Valley Thunder band. At the end of the day, students may, if they choose, perform their original works at a showcase event to which family members and high school instructors are invited. In addition to the workshops, students attending the event will have the opportunity to visit the campus, meet professors and students and learn more about attending PSCC. Check-in begins in the lobby at 9:30 a.m., followed by morning
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Aaargh! West Haven celebrates Pirate Day Pre-K students Tristan Bundy, Nevaeh Burns and Kaiden Collins get into the spirit of the day with their pirate friends.
White thrilled to land at Sterchi
Sterchi Elementary School’s new principal Lynn White has w o r k e d across Knox County and is thrilled to have landed in Fountain City. W h ite spent 15 White years as a classroom teacher, having worked at Chilhowee Intermediate and Karns Intermediate before taking a couple of years off to stay at home with her children. When she returned to teaching, White was at Hardin Valley Elementary (before taking a brief maternity leave) where
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she taught for 10 years. In 2013, she was transferred to Gibbs Elementary, where she served as an assistant for Joe Cameron for two years before heading to Bluegrass for a year and finally to serve as principal at Sterchi. White has always enjoyed working with children – from babysitting to teaching swimming lessons to working at church. She is thankful for the opportunity to serve at Sterchi and credits
the support of the staff members for a smooth transition. “Sterchi is a hidden gem,” she said. “Everyone knows one another and there is a strong sense of family (and) community for everyone.” She added that the school’s PTA members are huge supporters of the staff, and students and are always willing to help out where needed. This year she plans to really get to know her staff and make sure they have what they need to teach. Through the changes, she plans to keep her focus on the students and make sure that they are working on what they need to learn. White is looking forward to a great year.
Boys and Girls Club honors top students West Haven Elementary principal Connie Smith and assistant principal Cindy Sanford lead the crew on National Talk Like a Pirate Day. Photos by Ruth White
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News from GO! and Studio Arts for Dancers
GO! electrifies Knoxville audiences with plans for a full season
Under the direction of Lisa Hall McKee, GO! Contemporary Dance Works will begin its 14th season at the Clarence Brown Theatre on Sat., October 1 and Sun., October 2 with Transcendance, an evening of contemporary and classical works surpassing all expectations, traveling beyond the limits of an ordinary experience in dance. Artistic Director, Lisa Hall McKee will premier two new works, “The Fall” a large contemporary work exploring the fall of Adam and Eve and “I’m Not What You Think! … Dancers are Athletes Too” a funky fun jazz ballet that integrates basketballs, ballet and athletics.
“The Fall is a large 20 minute intense and abstract piece on the events in Genesis. It is powerful, beautiful and scary. It really makes you think,” shared McKee. Daniel Chait, former dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, Twyla Tharp and other major dance companies will present “Don’t Be Afraid” a stark, mesmerizing contemporary pointe ballet that integrates a barefoot modern dancer amidst precision pointe work. “Mixing modern and neoclassicism is a technique I learned from working with Twyla Tharp,” said Chait. “The true strength, glory and magical presence of the dancer’s soul which is shared freely with the audience can only be achieved by being aware of both the light and darkness we contain within ourselves,” added Chait. Comedic, theatrical and conceptual works will also be premiered including works by Denise Njuguna titled “Long Lost,” a relational feel good piece to the music of Aretha Franklin and “The Shirt I Wear,” a deep and fearless look into bipolar disorder.
Favorites from the GO! repertoire will also be presented including “Architecture of Stillness” choreographed by Mark Lamb, the uplifting blues piece “Revivivication,” and the theatrically intellectual work “Libertango Cafe.” In February GO! will travel the high seas with its original full length contemporary ballet, “The Barbarosa” the story of the famous female pirate Anne Bonny. “This is an exciting ballet that explores the story of Anne Bonny as a young teen living on a large Southern planta-
tion and follows her into adulthood as a vicious pirate,” states McKee. “It is visually incredible and very aggressive with ballroom scenes with swords, swinging pirates in harnesses and large fight scenes. The audience will come to know Anne, her history, her strengths and her vulnerabilities. I believe this is our most athletic and exciting ballet for our audience due to the amount of aerial work involved. It is a very thrilling ballet.” GO! is also excited about its collaboration with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s Clayton Holiday Concerts and Very Young People’s Concerts. GO! will also perform at the Rossini Festival, Rocky Hill Elementary School and for Osolli Circle. “GO! is for everyone. There is something for everyone in our
shows! We have heart. We tell stories through dynamic original movement with adventurous subject matter. We push the boundaries of dance. We touch your soul, make you cry and make you laugh. GO! is what dance should be,” expresses McKee. GO! is a 501(c)-3 non-profit organization whose mission is to elevate enthusiasm for the performing arts in East Tennessee while providing youth the opportunity to express artistry through dance. GO!’s 2016-17 season is brought in part by the Tennessee Arts Commission, Cathey Co., 91.9 WUOT Radio, Penny 4 Arts, Gables & Gates, Sheri Good Realtor, STUDIO ARTS for dancers and Red Arrow Industries. For more information visit gocontemporarydance.com or visit their Facebook page.
Studio Arts for Dancers celebrates its 26th anniversary serving the Knoxville community
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Studio Arts for Dancers is celebrating its 26th season of dance instruction in the Knoxville community. Founded in 1990 by Lisa Hall McKee, STUDIO ARTS’ artistic director and staff have influenced thousands of children with their commitment to develop both artistry and technical excellence in their students. “Dance is for everybody,” McKee says. Our philosophy is to teach it correctly and motivate our students to love dance and the work that it entails. Each individual is different and we encourage our dancers to celebrate that, find out what their body is capable of and achieve it without worrying about where their peers
are. Dance is an individual sport taught in a group environment.” STUDIO ARTS for Dancers offers classes in pre-ballet, ballet, pointe, repertoire, modern, contemporary, Horton, jazz and tap. Classes are offered for pre-school age three through pre-professional. Following a specific syllabus, McKee ensures all students learn ballet history, anatomy and terminology. “It doesn’t matter to me that they take dance as a recreation. I still want them to learn dance correctly and love it. It is a discipline that is a life skill. I love it when students come back as adults (sometimes with their own children) and tell me how important the work ethic and respect they learned at the studio has been to their lives. It makes what we do here have meaning.” With a current enrollment of 350
students and a 5000 square foot high-tech facility with video observation in all three studios, STUDIO ARTS currently has 10 teachers on staff and continues to host prestigious teachers and choreographers from all over the US to work with its
students. Lisa Hall McKee is the 2016 recip-
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ient of the Tennessee Association of Dance Outstanding Dance Educator Award for her outstanding work as a dance educator and mentor. Many of McKee’s students have been accepted to prestigious summer dance programs including Tennessee Governor’s School of the Arts, Joffrey Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Jacobs Pillow and others. Others have been awarded acceptance to prestigious collegiate dance programs and many STUDIO ARTS dancers have continued on to professional performance careers. “What is great and unique about our program is that we have a highly qualified and diverse staff which ensures correct, safe and creative
teaching methods no matter what the level or aspirations of each student. We are dance educators.” “So many dancers have entered our doors over the last 25 years, and I am thankful for each one of them. It is an honor and a blessing to contribute to the development of our youth. Although our lobby is busier and our classes are larger and there are much more of them, we invest our all in every dancer, every class. It is a beautiful thing.” STUDIO ARTS for Dancers performs annually at the historic Tennessee Theatre and is the home of GO! Contemporary Dance Works, a nonprofit youth dance company which blends contemporary ballet, modern, aerial arts and culturally influenced dance forms. It’s not too late to register for classes. Classes that began in August will culminate with the spring concert at the Tennessee Theatre in May. www.studioartsfordancers.net office@studioartsfordancers.net 865.539.2475
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Demo Day encourages Knox entrepreneurs By Margie Hagen Promoting local startups was the goal of a “Demo Day� workshop at Scripps Networks Interactive. The Sept. 21 workshop was led by the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center. Ashley Capps, founder of the Bonnaroo musical festival, gave keynote-worthy advice: – Challenging the status quo is not easy, and not every idea is good. – As a business owner, you must deal with adversity and change. – It’s a challenge. Adapt. It’s the nature of business. James Horey discussed his startup. Review Box – software-as-a-service – launched in 2016 and now serves such customers as Radio Systems Corporation (PetSafe) and SeaStar Solutions. The software helps online vendors maintain brand integrity, in part by capturing product reviews and analyzing quality issues. “I was looking for a problem to solve. This is not just a solution for one company but can be used by large and small retailers to identify information embedded in customer reviews and quickly address service and quality concerns,� said Horey. Monitoring user questions, pricing and stock availability are other key features.
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Review Box founder and CEO James Horey pitches his company.
Keynote speaker Ashley Capps fields questions from Jonathan Sexton of the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center. Photos by Margie Hagen
His advice to other entrepreneurs and startups? “Engage with people even if they are not customers, and keep talking to your customers regularly. You have to be passionate and committed, with a willingness to work. Don’t wait for the perfect time; it may never come. There will always be barriers to overcome. Enjoy the process.� Knoxville Entrepreneur Center works to connect startups with resources, including investors.
Beaver Brook Country Club. Co-presidents are Carl Tindell, carlt@tindells.com or 922-7751; and Michelle Wilson, michelle. wilson@kub.org or 594-7434. â– Powell Business and Professional Association meets noon each second Tuesday, Jubilee Banquet Facility. President is John Bayless, john. bayless@ftr.com or 947-8224.
Eric Dobson, CEO of Angel Capital Group, said earlystage investment is key. “The Demo Day marks an important event in the evolution of the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center. We put money into the 2016 cohort members because we believe the program has reached a new level of deal-flow quality and consistency.� Eight startups each gave a 15-minute pitch to well over 100 attendees. “Media Works� recognized four online content creators, while “Code Works� focused on four software developers and programmers. Dobson added: “We want to help propel the KEC to prominence across the state and the region. We are now
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When you ask members of the Rotary Club of Bearden if the club has an unsung hero who works tirelessly with no thought of recognition, all fingers point in one direction – right at Janice Mitchell. Janice wears two Rotary hats – she coordinates the club’s passionate commitment to Mobile Meals and also its Youth Service Committee. For the past 10 years, on every Friday, holidays included, Bearden RoMitchell tarians have delivered Mobile Meals to 20 to 22 seniors in the Cagle Terrace Apartments and to homes in that area. Every Friday. “It’s my therapy. I forget about everything else going on in my life, and I absolutely love doing this,� Janice said. One delivery team was originally called “The Three Musketeers� – Phil Parkey, Walt Beahm and Jim Coffin. They’ve now added Jean Baird, and they are known as the “Fab Four.� When someone has to miss, Janice steps in. She also interacts with Mobile Meals and sends out emails letting the seniors know who will be delivering. “She does a lot more than just deliver meals,� Parkey says. “She loves them. She hugs them and talks with them and coordinates this whole project.� “I do it and don’t even think about it,� she says. “There is just something about these folks coming to the door to thank you, and they tell us, ‘You don’t know what this means to me.’ Helping them and getting to know them put the worries in my own life in perspective.� Away from Rotary, well, one wonders how she does it all. She teaches private piano, voice and brass instruments as well as music at a Montessori school. She is president of the new Scruffy City Orchestra and auction chair for the University of Tennessee School of Music’s board of advisors (raises all the scholarship money for music students). She will be a co-chair of the 2017 Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show, and she plays horn in the Oak Ridge Philharmonia. There’s a lot more I didn’t mention. Says Phil Parkey: “You don’t find many people in this world who are like M. Janice Mitchell.�
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International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook. Medic blood drive, 1:30-7:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave.
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THROUGH FRIDAY, SEPT. 30 “The Freedom Engine: East Tennessee Remembers 9/11� display, East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. The Freedom Engine went into reserve status in 2013. Upon retirement, several artifacts associated with the truck, were returned to East Tennessee and donated to the East Tennessee Historical Society. Info/museum hours: 215-8830; eths@eastTNhistory.org; easttnhistory.org. “Walking in Sunlight: The Life and Legacy of Uncle Dave Macon,� a musical stage play, 7 p.m., Middle Tennessee State University Tucker Theatre, Champion Way, Murfreesboro. Tickets: $4, students K-12 and seniors 60+; $8.50 general admission. Info/ tickets: showclix.com/event/Walkinginsunlight.
THROUGH SUNDAY, OCT. 9 “The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe,� Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Performances: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 1 and 5 p.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. Info: 208-3677, knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com, zack@ childrenstheatreknoxville.com.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28 International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 29 Entries accepted for Heritage Festival Quilt Show, 1:30-6 p.m., Union County Museum and Genealogical Library, 3824 Maynardville Highway, Maynardville. Info: Ellen Perry, 992-4631 or Jperry4631@comcast.net; unioncountyheritagefestival.com. Robotics @ the Library, 5 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. For ages 12-15. Info/registration: Nicole Barajas, nbarajas@ knoxlib.org; or 525-5431.
Rummage sale with a Christmas Shop, Toy Shop and Sweet Shop, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 4110 Central Avenue Pike. Info: 687-6622. Yard sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Mount Harmony Baptist Church, 819 Raccoon Valley Road NE. All proceeds to benefit the church.
SATURDAY, OCT. 1 BBQ and Bluegrass festival, 4-8 p.m., Christ Methodist, 7535 Maynardville Highway. Live music by Highway 33 and Caney Creek Co.; free barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, snacks and beverages; cornhole; kids games; climbing wall; and more. Community invited. Info: 922-1412 or office@christumcknox.com. Craft fair and rummage sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Washington Presbyterian Church, 7405 Washington Pike. Free admission and parking. Barbecue lunch available 11a.m. The community is invited. Table rental, $25: 216-4341. Info: wpc@visitwpc.org. Farragut Lions Club Charity Car Show, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Chilhowee Park. All proceeds to support Lions Club service projects. Info/registration: farragut.tnlions. org. Heritage Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., various venues in Maynardville. Activities: live music, vendors, quilt show; arts and crafts and more. Info/schedule: unioncountyheritagefestival.com. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: feralfelinefriends.org. Tennessee Valley Golden Retriever Rescue event, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike. Info: 584-3959.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, OCT. 7-8 Fall rummage sale, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Mount Hermon UMC, 235 E. Copeland Road. Rummage, baked goods, canned goods and more. Info: 938-7910 or 938-7663.
SATURDAY, OCT. 8 Parkridge Neighborhood Home Tour, 1-6 p.m., Ashley Nicole Park, 620 Winona St. Tickets: $10 advance; $12 day of. Children under 12, free. Advance tickets available at Last Days of Autumn Brewery, Three Rivers Market, parkridgecommunity.wordpress.com. Info: historicparkridge@gmail.com or 406-4364. Sounds of Joy concert, 5 p.m., Grace Baptist Church, 7171 Oak Ridge Highway. Featured artists: Mark Lowry, Stan Whitmire, Taranda Greene and Cana’s Voice. General admission, $20; group discounts available: 423-218-1926. Info: 691-8886.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12 International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook.
THURSDAY, OCT. 13 “Getting Your House in Order� seminar, 2-3 p.m., Sister Elizabeth Room, North Knoxville Medical Center, 7565 Dannaher Drive. Seminar focuses on how to leave an organized estate. Registration deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 12. Info/registration: 1-855-TENNOVA (836-6682) or Tennova.com.
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Benefit to support Historic Ramsey House, 6:30 p.m., The Foundry, 747 World’s Fair Park Drive. Guest master of ceremonies: Sam Venable. Guest speaker: Dave Ramsey; topic: “Building a Legacy.� Tickets: $100. Info/ reservations: 546-0745 or judy@ramseyhouse.org. The Rocky Top Pickin’ Party, 6-10 p.m., MabryHazen House, 1711 Dandridge Ave. Hosted by Keep Knoxville Beautiful. Features: The Bearded, the Hardin Valley Thunder and more. All musicians invited to play.
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WHO’S CELEBRATING AT THE FRONT PORCH ■ Andrew and Erin Wood, celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary ■ Joe Phillips, celebrating a birthday, on Sept. 22 ■ Hannah Lawson, celebrating a birthday, on Sept. 20 ■ Amanda Royster, celebrating a birthday, on Sept. 24
Incentives high for job creation A good deal awaits jobsproducing business growth just up the road in Union County.
Sandra Clark Volunteers at work to beautify the Powell High School entrance.
Businesses, students team to beautify Powell High School campus Four local businesses teamed with Powell High students and staff to create a more attractive entrance to the school. This follows an earlier cleanup effort by teachers and principals to get the campus spiffy before school started. Student ambassadors on the project were Santiago Sanabria and Josh Dobbs. Businesses that contributed to the garden boxes were Home Depot, Expoquip Inc., Doster’s Lawn and Landscaping, and R.
Larry Smith Insurance. Deana Sanabria of Expoquip said, “The front entrance garden boxes have been looking somewhat neglected and bare so Jorge (Sanabria) and I decided to reach out to a couple of businesses to help us with our efforts to freshen up those garden boxes. “Dr. Chad Smith, principal, has been working hard to beautify the school and we wanted to show him our support by helping with the front entrance. After all, it is a first impression for visi-
tors at our high school and our students pass by it every day as they enter their school. “It should be a wellmaintained entrance that all of us can be proud of! So we started working on it last week with a work day. There are a few finishing touches we still have to add this week, including painting the waste receptacles, but progress is in the works!” Deana Sanabria said a future work day is planned. Info: 865-219-8133.
Gov. Bill Haslam and the state’s Department of Economic and Community Development, headed by Knoxville guy Randy Boyd, have reclassified Tennessee counties to create a designation that helps rural counties recruit new business. In 17 so-called “tier four” counties, the state will double down on incentives. Gary Human, regional director for Tennessee ECD, met last week with the Union County Chamber of
Commerce. He distributed a densely packed sheet called “Tennessee Incentives at a Glance,” highlighting 11 different programs for business financial incentives. He said complete information is available on the state’s website. Great … we won’t go there. But you can. Meanwhile: ■ TDOT is linking Union County to I-75 by four-laning Highway 33. That work, along with interchange work at Norris Freeway and Emory Road, is near completion. ■ Hallsdale Powell Utility District built and operates a high-tech water treatment plant on Norris Lake. Lake lots are hot commodities in subdivisions in Sharps Chapel. ■ Union County High School students made higher gains on this spring’s ACT
Tennessee Valley Fair draws 132,000 The Tennessee Valley Fair wrapped up its 97th year on Sept. 18 with more than 132,000 people attending and over 3,200 competitions.
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tests than any other school district in the state, raising test averages by nearly two points. The workforce is trained and hungry. Take a short drive this weekend to meet some friendly people. It’s the Heritage Festival in Maynardville. The county has three industrial parks and acres of vacant land on the fourway. With just a few new plants – maybe one or two – Union County will lose that tier four designation. It’s just that close. Meanwhile, Haslam and Boyd are doubling down on incentives for job training, economic development and infrastructure. Job credits can be up to half of a company’s state tax liability, Human said. “Come here, come home” is the slogan of the Union County Chamber. Those voices are calling for you.
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Young-Williams Animal Center says October is the month for By Carol Z. Shane
It’s all about the ‘vol’ At Shopper-News, we’re all about the Volunteer Spirit here in East Tennessee. And while we love football season, our “Vol” isn’t just about Big Orange. It’s about taking time to give back to the community in service to make a difference. So, we created myTennessee to showcase local volunteer and charity organizations to help our readers find a place to do good
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“Yes, I think this is the one,” Mea Pennington seems to be saying to Evan Parker. “She jumped right into Mea’s arms,” says Parker. “We think it’s awesome that you can meet and greet any dog here. It’s a great place.” The couple did indeed adopt sweet hound mix Rosetta. Photos by Carol Z. Shane
“Pit bulls are just big goofballs,” says Courtney Kliman, Young-Williams Animal Center’s marketing coordinator. “All they truly aspire to in life is to be your friend. They want to be your sidekick.” She admits that she didn’t always know that. “Before I worked here I had a false perception of the breed. But I found out it’s the polar opposite.” The American pit bull breed represents the largest intake for YWAC, but not for the reasons you might suspect. Rather, the high numbers of handovers have more to do with “backyard breeding” due to lack of spay/neutering, and misunderstanding of what’s involved in taking care of an intelligent, high-energy dog. “When athletic dogs are not getting enough exercise, they will act out,” says Kliman. “You have to keep them entertained; you have to provide enrichment. We see them surrendered for small behavior issues, treatable issues. “We really want to help dispel the myths about pit bulls because, as with every dog, the way they have been treated and the way that they’re brought up is the way they’ll act or react with humans. We want to educate the public that they really are great dogs.” For the month of October, YWAC is featuring a “Pumpkins and Pit Bulls” event in order to find “forever homes” for these handsome dogs. During the event, the adoption fee for all pit bull/ To page 2
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Green Magnet School third-grader Kiemari Cornelius, 8, loves to stop by and spend time with the animals. Her mom, Kierra Jones, thinks it’s a great after-school activity, and she may sign her daughter up for “Paws for Reading,” a program that fosters better reading skills by having the kids read to the animals.
Alfred the gentle-eyed pit bull came to YWAC as a stray. He is very eager for a “forever home.” Kliman says that, despite their often-negative reputation, pit bulls are actually wonderful companions.
‘Pumpkins and Pit Bulls’ mix breeds is only $20. That includes spay/neuter surgery, a microchip and basic vaccinations. In addition, if you already own a pit bull/ mix breed and need spay/ neuter for that pet, the surgery is only $20. For that price you also get a microchip. In addition to solving over-breeding problems, the spay/neuter sur-
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gery, says Kliman, “really cuts down on the roaming” and makes for a much happier, well-adjusted pet. YWAC also offers a variety of ways to help after the adoption, including a food pantry for those who qualify and help with behavior issues/training. “It takes time,” says Kliman. “Everything is new to the pet.
Even the sound of the dishwasher is new!” She encourages families to do some research first and consider their life circumstances. “If you have a busy schedule, a dog may not be the right pet for you at this moment in your life. We have plenty of cats for city dwellers. They’re waiting for you!”
PATTY FECCO: YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER Patty Fecco is the senior account representative at Shopper News, and she selected Young-Williams Animal Center because they were there for her family during a scary time. Fecco was taking care of her daughter’s “high-energy, skittish dog” Chloe over the 4th of July weekend. Chloe escaped the house and ran, and the loud fireworks in Fecco’s neighborhood just spurred her on. “Chloe was gone for five days,” said Fecco. “During that time, we visited Young-Williams five times, and we were so greatly impressed by their patience and guidance in the search for our dog.
They didn’t mind walking us through their kennels each time.” Fecco said there were huge numbers of runaway pets at the shelter because of the holiday weekend, and so many pet owners in need of comfort. The YoungWilliams staff gave special attention to each one, all the while interviewing families ready to adopt a new pet. “It was a positive experience during a crazy weekend,” Fecco said. In the end, Chloe came home on her own, but the experience had opened Fecco’s eyes to the great work YoungWilliams Animal Center does in the community.
But whether your heart’s desire is a dog, cat, rabbit or other small animal, Kliman says, “It’s about giving pets a second chance.” For info, including specific types of bull breeds eligible for discounted rates,
Young-Williams’ marketing coordinator Courtney Kliman stops by to visit with Pipin, a five-year-old male rabbit. visit www.young-williams. org or call 865-215-6599. For the spay/neuter program, call 865-215-6677.
United Way campaign seeks $13.35 million By Sandra Clark United Way of Greater Knoxville is on a mission to raise $13.35 million in donations or pledges for the upcoming fiscal year. CEO Ben Landers spoke last week to the Halls Business & Professional Association. Amy Miles, CEO of Regal Entertainment, a Halls-based business, is this year’s campaign chair. Landers talked of United Way’s targeted goals to support thriving families, defined as those with financial stability and access to education and health care. “All money is competi-
tively granted,” he said. “We are asking for results.” Michelle Wilson, copresident of the Halls BPA, sits on United Way’s grant committee. She vouched for the scrutiny that applicants undergo. Landers said his staff is funded by targeted grants from 19 donors. “One hundred percent of what we raise goes to programs and services.” He said United Way brings together resources to improve the lives of people in our community by helping them achieve their potential for self-sufficiency.
All adoption fees at YoungWilliams Animal Center include these services: ■ Spay or neuter: all animals are spayed or neutered by our veterinary staff prior to leaving YWAC, no exceptions. ■ Microchip & registration ■ Preliminary health check by YWAC’s staff ■ Vaccinations: YWAC provides at least one booster (DA2PP for dogs, RCP for Cats) but does not provide a rabies vaccine. This must be done at your veterinarian under your name. Puppies and kittens may require additional boosters after adoption. ■ Treatment for internal parasites ■ Heartworm testing for dogs > 6 months ■ FeLV and FIV combo test for all cats ■ Flea treatment
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee finds ‘Bigs’ for ‘Littles’ By Carol Z. Shane Kristy Smith, site-based match coordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee, walks rapidly down the elementary school hall. “We have 30 matches happening today!” she says. “The pair you’re going to meet are meeting for the first time, right now.” We go into the cafeteria, which is lively with laughter and chatter. Seated at a table are Sean Giacomini, a private aircraft broker — the “Big,” in the organization’s lingo — and 10-year-old Antwain, a fifth grader who has been on a waiting list for a match since last December. He’s the “Little.” The two are clearly enjoying each others’ company, laughing, joking and making silly faces. We talk about airplanes and flying. “I’m scared to fly,” says Antwain. “I wouldn’t like when it comes down on the ground.” He makes swooping gestures and bumping sounds. Giacomini, a licensed pilot, just laughs. I suggest that maybe, when he’s ready, Antwain might go for a flight with his Big Brother. “Nuh-uh!” says Antwain, laughing. Flight or not, one thing is certain: with the nurturing and support he’ll receive from the new companion in his life, An-
Kristy Smith, onsite coordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee, pauses for a moment during a busy day at an area elementary school. With her is her assistant Beth Davis, who is working with the organization as part of a practicum for her master’s degree in social work.
twain’s world will expand. He’ll have a willing ear for anything he cares to talk about: social life, sports and other interests, changing life circumstances, school. He may get some tutoring in academic subjects. The two pals will find their way together. Smith says, “We have a site-based program and community-based pro-
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gram. Site-based is where Bigs meet with their Littles for one hour each week. They are able to work on homework, eat lunch together, play games outside or on computers, or just hang out and talk with each other. Bigs are role models but also friends. “A site-based match has to be together for one year before they can be a site-
based-plus match, which means they still see each other at school, but can begin seeing each other outside of school.” The types of Big/Little matches often known to the public via the organization’s ads, where pairs are seen at playgrounds games and other fun events outside school are community-based matches. “To start out strictly community-based, a volunteer has to be 23 years old or older,” says Smith “A site-based match can transition to a site-base-plus or community-based match if the Big, Little and Little’s family is comfortable with this transition.” These matches are available for kids aged 6-16. The organization also offers a mentoring program for high school students with emphasis on high school success and college readiness, as well as professionalism, perseverance, self-advocacy college financial aid and career choices. Since she is a site-based specialist, Smith remains an accessible presence at the school that’s how Antwain flagged her down last December. But anyone wishing to apply for a Big Brother or Big Sister for a child, or anyone who wishes to volunteer, should contact Big Brother Big Sisters of East Tennessee at tennesseebig.org, or call 865-523-2179.
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Memorial Garage Sale Fundraiser Saturday, October 1 • 8am-1:30pm 2532 Bernhurst Dr Knoxville, TN 37918
Purchase your choice of hundreds of donated items with cash or a credit card or you can make a donation in person by check. We are also accepting monetary donations at http://www.gofundme.com/ KimMcFarlandEnix by name or anonymously with credit card or PayPal. Please also visit our Facebook event and share/invite others.
ALL funds raised here and the yard sale will go directly to pay for the headstone. We are praying our goal will be met by the one year anniversary of Kim’s death. Please help give Kim’s family and friends some peace of mind and a proper monument to visit.
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Haven House provides shelter from domestic violence By Shannon Carey In 1981, women representing 45 Blount County churches came together to address a problem: the rising tide of domestic violence, specifically domestic violence towards women. They worked with the Junior Chilhowee Club and formed a council to provide services to victims of domestic violence. In 1982, then-governor Lamar Alexander and his wife, Honey, pitched in and raised $17,000 with a walk-a-thon, allowing Haven House to establish its first shelter. Today, Haven House is still going strong, providing a 24-hour hotline and shelter, support services, court advocacy, support groups, counseling, referrals and case management to those whose lives have been touched by domestic violence, as well as educational programs to help people prevent and identify domestic violence. Amber Shults, development coordi-
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kept confidential, as are transportation arrangements. Haven House has an office location in Maryville separate from the shelter. “Our staff is just very welcoming,” said Shults. “This is a very good organization full of passionate people who really care about what they’re doing and who they’re serving.” There are several ways for folks to support Haven House. First, there are several fundraising events coming up, including the Ice Bears Chuck-A-Puck event Oct. 15, and “Love Shouldn’t Hurt,” a domestic violence awareness event at Vienna Coffee House in Maryville Oct. 25. Donations of needed items or monetary donations are always welcome. Shults posts specific needs each month on Facebook and on the Haven House blog at www.havenhousetn.org/blog. Needs for September include hygiene items, diapers, baby wipes, diaper cream, baby powder, children’s clothing hangers, toothpaste for toddlers and children, clothing for children ages 6-14, all kinds and all sizes of clothing for women, sensitive skin laundry items. 30-gallon trash bags, baby monitors, bedroom fans, flashlights, nightlights, journals for adults, notepads/ notebooks, room diffusers, coloring books for adults and children. Volunteers are also needed, but there is an approval process because of the nature of the work. Needed tasks include answering the office phone, office tasks, running errands, picking up and sorting donations, fundraising, cleaning and more. Shults said working with Haven House is rewarding. Although staff and volunteers encounter people during difficult times in their lives, the work is worth it. “You can make a difference in people’s lives,” she said. “You can be a positive influence in someone’s life.” Info: www.havenhousetn.org, or search Haven House on Facebook.
AMY LUTHERAN: HAVEN HOUSE For Shopper-News ad sales manager Amy Lutheran, the work Haven House does is personal. There is domestic violence in her family history, which is why she selected the shelter as her myTennessee charity. “My grandmother was a victim of domestic violence,” said Lutheran. In fact, her grandmother died from the abuse, leaving Lutheran’s mother and siblings to fend for themselves. The children walked more than 20 miles in pitch darkness to the police station, hiding from their father along the way. Lutheran’s mother was 13 at the time. About five years ago, when Lutheran was working for a Pennsylvania newspaper, the paper wrote a series of stories about a local women’s shelter, and each staff member sponsored a family in the shelter for Christmas. “I remember going through the list of the families and needs and picked
my list because the mom had listed the one item she wanted for herself to be twin bed sheets,” said Lutheran. “I knew in my heart that that mom wanted sheets for her kids’ beds.” In January, the mother wrote Lutheran a thank-you note, saying that her son had been convinced that Santa wouldn’t know where he lived and that he wouldn’t get anything for Christmas. “She said on Christmas morning he was shouting, ‘Santa found me, Mommy! He found me!’” Lutheran said. “I don’t think I have ever cried so hard in my life.” With that in mind, Lutheran searched for a domestic violence shelter to support when she moved to Tennessee. She found Haven House. “I wish there had been a place for my grandmother to go and seek shelter,” she said.
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provides cozy comfort By Wendy Smith The act of meeting one simple need has blossomed into a ministry that’s served thousands and continues to grow. Its name is as comforting as its product: Grandma’s Pajamas. Fountain City Presbyterian Church (FCPC) member Pat Wyrick was working at the Fountain City Ministry Center when she became aware of an unmet need − pajamas for children. The center only offers used clothes, and pajamas aren’t typically donated. Wyrick initially sought monetary donations from the congregation to purchase new pajamas, but a group of women, including the group’s co-founder, Joan Biddle, suggested that they make pajamas instead. They rounded up talented church members who owned sewing machines and got to work making colorful pajama pants. The pants were donated to the ministry center, along with matching longsleeved T-shirts, and Grandma’s Pajamas was born. The reaction from the children was pure joy. “They’re so cute that they can wear them to school. All kids love pajamas,” Wyrick says.
This is the ministry’s sixth year, and the women have expanded from pajamas to whatever needs are brought to their attention by church members. They send children’s clothing with a team that travels to Belize each spring − dresses for girls and shorts and T-shirts for boys. They’ve also made backpacks for the mission trip. Other requests have resulted in a list of donated items that includes: ■ 1,090 pairs of pajamas with long-sleeve shirts ■ 400 dresses and 295 pairs of shorts with T-shirts, as well as 61 backpacks for Belize children ■ 32 gowns for Childhelp, an agency that serves abused children ■ 25 hoodies for the Fountain City Ministry Center ■ Six quilts for homebound FCPC members ■ 21 hats for chemo patients at UT Medical Center ■ Five blankets for the FCPC nursery ■ 24 pairs of pajamas with sweatshirts for children in Alaska, where a FCPC member was working ■ 85 pairs of mittens for babies at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital The women meet each
Wednesday to work, share a meal, and listen to a Bible lesson from FCPC missions director Lyn Oakley. The group is open to new members, and machine sewing skills aren’t required. Those who don’t sew can cut or press fabric or hand-stitch. The pajama pants are made from a simple pattern. Other items allow the women to use some creativity. “I love the dresses. They’re so much fun to decorate,” says Laura Tappan. Grandma’s Pajamas members are preparing for a new endeavor − a fundraising craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the pavilion at Fountain City Park. Members are hard at work making pillows, aprons, hobo bags and other items for the event. Proceeds will be used to buy materials for sewing projects. But the group has never run out of money. One church member wrote the group a check for $1,000. Whatever they raise will ultimately clothe and comfort the needy, and the work will be done with happy and generous hearts. “We just have a good time,” Wyrick says. Info: Wyrick at 254-1191, or Joan Biddle at 659-3850.
BEVERLY HOLLAND: GRANDMA’S PAJAMAS Shopper News advertising consultant Beverly Holland is active in her church, Fountain City Presbyterian, so it’s no wonder she selected this uniquely named effort as her myTennessee charity. Holland is full of praise for the women of Grandma’s Pajamas who put their sewing and crafting skills to good use helping those in need, including Holland herself. But she wasn’t in need of clothing. She was in need of fellowship and direction. “The ladies who are involved with
this group are some of the sweetest, bighearted people that I have ever met,” Holland said. “When I was in a time of transition with my business and didn’t know what to do, I joined this group to help me get out of the house and do some good for others. “They welcomed me with open arms and continue to be supportive and loving to my family. They are a talented group that have done so much for the local community in the six years that they have been sewing together.”
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A bridge to help homelessness, a ‘Dream’ to end it By Jake Mabe Lost Sheep Ministry has been blessed almost as much as those it’s helped since Maxine Raines found it 25 years ago. Raines has firsthand knowledge of what it means to be homeless and hungry. As a teen, she slept in the empty tank of an abandoned gas truck for awhile. She lived on the streets. But she earned a GED, Ross Jones kept faith in God and became a nurse. When able, she decided to feed as many people as she could. And what began as a two-person crew handing out sandwiches has grown into a weekly Wednesday night meal under the I-40 bridge on North Broadway downtown, and an 18,000-square-foot office, kitchen and warehouse on Breda Drive that opened in 2008. And so much more. Chief Operating Officer Ross Jones says the Wednesday night ministry under the bridge endures. Each week, Lost Sheep Ministry feeds 200 to 300 homeless and lowincome individuals a free hot meal, usually spaghetti or beans and greens. They provide clothing and personal hygiene items, too. “We’re out there every Wednesday night, and we’ve never missed one, Snowpocalypse or whatever,” Jones says. “If the (homeless) are out there after the Knox Area Rescue Ministry’s curfew, they’ve made a decision that they’re going to be out for the night.” Twice a month, Joe Bryant delivers barbecue and hot dogs from his food truck. Nursing students at area colleges check vital signs. And, on the second and third Wednesday of the month, dentist Mark Evans and orthodontist Chris O’Rourke provide their services in a dental truck. And if homeless individuals choose rehabilitation, the ministry facilitates that process, too, partnering men with True Purpose in Maryville and women with Center of Hope in Morristown. Volunteers also offer free hot dogs, coffee and a quick prayer in the Old City on Friday nights from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., both to those who might need a meal or those who need to sober up before driving home. Parkwest Church has long been a partner, and has a campus next door to Lost Sheep’s building in addition to its West Knox campus. Fountain City United Methodist Church has also been a longtime part-
Food is served to those in need from a Knoxville Dream Center food truck. ner. But church denomination matters not. “The orthodoxy lays down to orthoproxy,” Jones said with a smile. In other words, they follow Christ’s ministry of helping anyone in need. And it goes beyond the bridge. The ministry expanded in 2014 to include the Knoxville Dream Center, a branch of a Los Angeles-based organization that finds a city’s need for those in need and meets it. “The goal of the Dream Center is to prevent homelessness.” The Dream Center targets local “food deserts,” a U.S. Department of Agriculture term, Jones says, for impoverished, low-income areas of the county in which individuals live more than one mile from a grocery store and may not have transportation and/ or adequate funds. “There are 20 food deserts in Knoxville. The Dream Center partners with Second
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Harvest Food Bank and has eight food truck sites. We’re close to having nine. Our goal is to serve all 20 by the year 2020.” That ministry has served more than 500,000 meals in two years, which now includes produce as well as nonperishables. Often, it prevents individuals from having to make a choice between eating or paying the light bill for the month. “We show up every week at the same place at the same time. One of our hallmarks is our consistency. And we don’t just feed, we create relationships and friendships.” People have told Jones the ministry saved them from suicide. He once heard a child say, “Hey, Mom! We won’t have to go through the Dumpster today!” “They go through a food truck line of three tables, so they have choices.” But it doesn’t stop there. The center is
HAYLEY CHOY: LOST SHEEP MINISTRY Shopper-News advertising assistant Hayley Choy selected Lost Sheep Ministry as her myTennessee charity because serving with Lost Sheep has made an impact on her life. Because Lost Sheep volunteers interact one-on-one with homeless and impoverished people, Lost Sheep pushed Choy out of her personal comfort zone and changed her outlook. “I was able to interact with these people firsthand by serving food, distributing clothes and by simple conversation,” she said. “This charity has had an impact on my life and how I view others. Before volunteering, I believed that most of these people deserved to be where they were, like they made bad decisions and being homeless and poor
was a consequence of their actions. “After a few sessions, I quickly realized that I could have easily been in their same position. Most of these folks weren’t bad people or wrongdoers. Most have had uncontrollable factors that affected their lives.” While Lost Sheep could always use more volunteers, Choy said there is no obligation to serve every week. But she has seen the positive effects Lost Sheep has on the lives of the people it serves. “Families I became close with at this charity, I have seen thriving and living productive lives since going to the mission,” she said. “A Lost Sheep Ministries session is a great experience for volunteers to make a difference in this community.”
also looking for more permanent solutions. “It’s amazing how food can be a bridge to people. Through the Tennessee Department of Labor, we have a career coach. People can get help building resumes, GED study skills, and access database that could potentially match their skills with a nearby temp job. We’ve had people hired on the spot. “We’re always going to serve food, but that doesn’t answer the long-term question.” Sure, Jones says, some people might be there just for the meal. But 50 percent of those they help are children or senior citizens. “They’re not there to be enabled. And which side of that table do you want to be on? A grandmother literally fell into my arms once and said, ‘If you weren’t coming, we wouldn’t have made it.’” The Dream Center partners with churches in some of the food deserts, as well as four Title I schools -- Maynard, Inskip, Fountain City and Pond Gap Elementary schools. It provided teachers with packets at the beginning of the school year containing everything from soap to pencils. “And a lot of the schools are in the food deserts, so several of the trucks are at or near the schools. Pond Gap Elementary is located at the dividing line of two of the food deserts. So we worked with them to set up there on Tuesday nights.” The center also provides foster care intervention and an Adopt A Block event the first Saturday of the month. “It’s all in sync as to how we can put this together. We’re consistently in the community, and we treasure and value that consistency.” Food truck locations can be found by visiting knoxvilledreamcenter.org or downloading the Knoxville Dream Center app for Apple or Android smartphones. Church groups, individuals and business sponsors are all welcome. Volunteers of four or less can simply show up under the bridge on Wednesday nights. Jones says groups of five or more must call Lost Sheep Ministry and register, “and we’re probably scheduled out until February.” Lost Sheep Ministry will celebrate its 25th anniversary at a special Night of Dreams banquet 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at Grande Event Center, 5441 Clinton Hwy. Hallerin Hilton Hill will speak with sports radio personality Will West as master of ceremonies. Info: 865-688-9636 or www.lostsheep ministry.org. Info for the Knoxville Dream Center: www.knoxvilledreamcenter.org.
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capacity thanks to the leadership of RAF Knoxville board member Stephanie Smith, was so well received that the agency is now offering it every other month. “It’s a great way to learn a new skill while also doing something meaningful for others,” said Campen, who donates her time and expertise to lead the sessions. The September Flowers After Hours attracted more than 30 women of varying ages. “We had the best time!” said Amy Morton, who was joined by several of her associates from The Trust Company. “Not everyone can volunteer during normal shift hours, so this is a great way to get together after work and have a little fun with your co-workers.
It’s especially nice knowing something we made went to a hospice patient the next day.” Random Acts of Flowers Knoxville will host the next Flowers After Hours on Thursday, Nov. 17. Each session accommodates 2040 participants. Go to the Get Involved tab at www. RAFKnoxville.org to purchase tickets, or to book a private Flowers After Hours event, email Jen Sheehan at Jen@RAFKnoxville.org. Random Acts of Flowers is a locally headquartered, national nonprofit focused on improving the emotional health and wellbeing of individuals in health care facilities by delivering recycled flowers, encouragement and personal moments of kindness.
A21 plans walk to fight slavery By Heather Haley Slavery is still going strong today. It knows no boundaries. It goes beyond borders, skin color or age and further than bank accounts and financial statements. Slavery attacks all walks of life because slavery devours the slave and the master. A slave is defined as a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them. There are more than 27 million slaves today. These can be in the sex industry working as prostitutes or on farms working in the fields. More than two million children are exploited each year in the sex trade. Knox County ranks in
the top four of Tennessee’s 95 counties in trafficked areas. Knox County is where we live. Slavery exists right here with us. Every 30 seconds another person is trafficked. Every 30 seconds. My generation must fight the slavery that is going on right now, under our noses, in the parts of town we “avoid” around the people we “avoid.” Each child trafficked is someone’s child. Every person trafficked is someone’s someone. A21 is an international organization that works to rescue those in bondage today and help restore them through the healing power of Jesus Christ. A21 exists to abolish injustice in the 21st
Century. A21 is a non-profit organization whose members believe they can end human trafficking together. For the past three years, A21 has hosted the #walkforfreedom. The walk exists to reflect A21’s heart for freedom and justice, and it is ultimately designed to turn awareness into action. This year, Knoxville is one of the host cities. The event is 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, beginning at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. Go to A21.org for more information about A21 and the walk itself. Do we want to face and fight for the ones that are currently in chains? The decision is ours. What shall you choose?
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