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South-Doyle Middle School principal Beth Blevins is fired up.

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

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Rogero visits Norwood Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero made a mini tour through neighborhood watch meetings Oct. 1. Attendees could spend a few moments with Rogero to talk about their concerns.

This included a stop at the Norwood Neighborhood Watch meeting held at New Hope Presbyterian Church.

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Good news outweighs bad Lane Kiffin gets fired, the Federal government gets shut down. “That’s the way news is: some good, some bad,� Dr. Bob Collier writes. “But take heart.

In my news items for today “good� is ahead 2 to 1.�

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Open dates are great for UT This week is an open date.

Open dates are great. Tennessee almost never loses.

Time off from regularly scheduled programming offers the opportunity to catch up with burning issues, whether to pay college football players by the hour, game or touchdown, whether they will unionize and go on strike if no cash is forthcoming and whether Arian Foster committed heresy in admitting he received under-the-table tacos as a Volunteer.

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Golden years and gold medals

By Cindy Taylor Candace Mast was happy just competing in the Tennessee Regional Senior Olympics on Sept.

20. But, while enjoying her time in the pool, she happened to win six gold medals.

Mast had an active and competitive history in swimming as a child, but it took a devastating sports injury to help her rediscover her love of the water. “My earliest memories go back to water,� she said. “Show me any body of water and I would dive in.�

Mast swam competitively during adolescence, but college and a demanding career limited her to team sports and led to injuries. She crushed her left knee in a skating accident, has had two knee replacements, two broken legs, a crushed pelvis and other injuries. Recovery and rehab included stationary bikes and weight machines. Osteoarthritis gradually set in and impact exercise soon became a thing of the past. “I can’t jump rope, run, jog, play volleyball or basketball, bounce on a trampoline or dance a jig. What I can do is swim.�

After her last ordeal recovering from a broken leg, Mast eased into the pool at Tennova Fitness Center for a water aerobics class. There she developed a renewed love for

Candace Mast practices the backstroke in prep for her next competition.

Photo by Cindy Taylor

nest. His help and her determination swept her to a gold medal in each of the six events she entered: the 50-yard freestyle, 50-yard breaststroke, 50- yard backstroke, 100-yard freestyle, 100-yard backstroke and 100-yard breaststroke.

Mast will advance to the state finals to represent East Tennessee in those events next June. Hill will continue as her mentor. If Mast prevails at the state level she will advance to the National Senior Olympics.

Mast said that those who compete in the Senior Olympics pursue the win but are supportive of the water and met Chris Hill, a each other. She hopes to encourlifeguard at Tennova. age other seniors to get active, en“After class I began swimming gage in an activity they loved when laps to relive the simple pleasure of gliding through water. That is Coach Chris Hill with Senior Olym- they were young and immerse when I also began to build muscle pic Gold Medalist Candace Mast themselves in it after retirement. “My passion for swimming has strength.�

Photo submitted come full circle. What began as Mast said when she learned about the Senior Olympics, she pecting to win an event. That was childhood fun now sustains my sent in her application, never ex- when Hill helped her train in ear- physical and mental well-being.�

WHY can’t Knox County

By Sandra Clark

build greenways?

Even when the state hands over a half million dollars for a walking trail and despite Knox County sitting on a hefty fund balance, it can’t seem to get around to buildtaille estimates 15 miles of paved ing greenways. and 30 miles of natural trails.

Ashe hired Young in 1994 and she remained on the job until The county doesn’t get it done 2011 at a salary in the range of despite hiring a succession of four her county counterpart. Although greenway coordinators to handle now retired, she is clearly frustratthe job, which is open again, at an ed by the county’s lack of progress on greenway expansion. annual salary of $40,078. “Even if people didn’t like me, Some say lack of support from the mayor’s office and the coun- they respected me, because I got it ty commission account for the done,� she said. “My biggest goals county’s failings. Yet greenways, were getting old people to food sidewalks and trails are among and kids to school. ... (Knox Counthe most requested and used as- ty) has never shown any interest in pects of county government. If you putting one at a school that I didn’t doubt that, check the sidewalks think of first, which is crazy, since they have so much more opportualong Emory Road.

The city’s 45 trails and green- nity. Why not put the Northshore ways thrive in every sector from greenway all the way down to the Adair Park in Fountain City to the new school?�

In Halls last week, Bataille William Hastie Trails in South Knox. The inventory includes said the Tennessee Department of more than 50 miles of paved gre- Transportation’s 3-year deadline enways and another 15.3 miles for completion of the Clayton Park of unpaved trails, most of which project has been difficult to meet were constructed during the ad- because of staff turnover. Thenministration of former Mayor Vic- Sen. Jamie Woodson pushed the tor Ashe and former greenway co- $500,000 grant through with support of Gov. Phil Bredesen’s ordinator Donna Young.

We won’t even mention the ex- administration. “TDOT put a requirement on pansive trails system in Farragut where the town has made ameni- that we have to get the process completed within three years, ties for its residents a priority.

The county’s web page lists 19 which is enough time if everytrails/greenways, including the thing works very well. But during Sarah Moore Greene Loop, which this time, we lost a greenways cois within the city limits. There’s ordinator and had to hire another no mileage tally, but county Parks one and this is one of those things and Recreation Director Doug Ba- where you’ve got to hit the ground

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Bataille said he works to stretch the county’s limited parks and greenways budget by looking for opportunities to partner with private enterprise in projects like Concord Dog Park, which started with a $100,000 PetSafe grant that was stretched by having county crews do much of the construction work.

He plans to hire a new greenways coordinator very soon.

Will Skelton was the co-founder and longtime chair of the Knoxville Greenways Coalition and is the emeritus chair of the city’s Greenways Commission. For years, he negotiated easement deals with property owners (almost never paying for the right-of-way) and has been “peripherally involved� in some county greenway negotiations. He is politely critical of the county’s efforts, but doesn’t blame Bataille. “Generally, county mayors and the commission haven’t been friendly to greenways, which is too bad, since there’s more undeveloped land in the county than in the city, where we were always going through people’s back yards.�

County Mayor Tim Burchett said he’s got more important things to worry about than developing greenways. “The city doesn’t have a school

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Halls resident Bob Crye and Doug Bataille review a map of Clayton Park where the county has not spent a state greenway grant. Photo by S. Clark

system. The city doesn’t have a health department. They’ve got a fire department and brush pickup, basically. It’s a matter of priorities.�

Treating greenways as a frill ignores their importance to health, community-building and even property values. Knox County has accumulated a soon-to-be-announced $50 million surplus.

Give a bit of it back to the taxpayers by launching an aggressive program of greenways construction. And put somebody in charge who can get it done. Is Donna Young available?

Betty Bean contributed to this report.

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20 years addicted to pain pills, 14 months clean is

One inspiring story Evangeline “Red” Smith answers the twittering call of a hidden cardinal in her back yard, “I hear you!” she sings.

The cardinal flies out from its hiding place in a tree and soars into a blue sky over North Knoxville.

Red sighs deeply and takes it all in.

Small pleasures like bird songs and sunny days and grass under her feet are things she’s been rediscovering this year.

When she was 18, Red was introduced to narcotic pills by an older boyfriend. It was the first step in an addiction that lasted for 20 years.

“I was a functioning addict,” Red recalls. “I held down a good job and “I feel alive!” says Red Smith. After years of being a prisoner inside her home, worked and took care of my home Red says she loves growing vegetables and herbs, planting flowers, and just life. But every moment that I wasn’t being a part of life. working I was taking pills.”

She went to a hospital emergency Her addiction worsened after and got out of my pajamas once a room, telling the medical staff that two surgeries for cervical cancer week. It was that bad.”

The final breaking point came that she didn’t want to live that way and then critical injuries from a near fatal car accident at Norris one Friday after her husband had anymore.”

Lake’s Loyston Point. The result given her $600 to pay bills. The Red crash landed into the prowas chronic pain. When narcotic temptation to buy pills with the grams of Peninsula, a division of pills were prescribed to help her money was too great, and Red says Parkwest Medical Center. She redeal with that pain, Red was more she spent every dime. That week- ceived the care she needed and end, she binged on Oxycodone, found a safe place to recover. than happy to consume them.

Red says things really began to Roxicodone and Somas.

“I’m surprised I didn’t die,” Red Women in Treatment spiral downward after she lost her job, because it was more than just says. “From Friday afternoon to Women in Treatment is a group a job loss. It was an emotional loss Monday morning that’s all I did.” counseling program specifically for When the pills ran out, Red and the loss of insurance. Red’s women who don’t have insurance prior pill use, combined with the found herself in desperate shape coverage or who have exhausted prescribed medications for pain, and going through withdrawal. what coverage they’ve had. It’s left her a full blown addict with no Someone shared a pill with her to try to help – she crushed it and where Red started finding her way means to get her fix.

So Red started buying pills on snorted it, but it still didn’t make back.

Under the guidance of therapist the street and says most people her feel better.

Lynne Sparrow, Red learned coping And that was the wake up call. would be surprised how easy that is. skills, she targeted what was fueling Red thought about all the drugs The pills kept coming and life went she’d consumed that weekend. She her addiction and learned what to on – if you could call it life at all.

Once vibrant and fun loving, thought about the $600 she’d mis- do to keep from falling back into it.

“My coping skill for 20 years was Red’s addiction pushed her into spent. She thought about her husto pop a pill, take a drink, smoke band, who was threatening to leave. depression. She eventually became a prisoner in her own home, living She also thought about a family some weed,” says Red. “I didn’t have member she used to share drugs any other coping skills.” from pill to pill.

In the WIT program, Sparrow “I kept the shades drawn. I stayed with, who had started doing heroin.

“I realized that if I had to put a covers a wide variety of ways to cope in this dungeon of a house and self medicated,” Red says. “I was lucky if needle in my arm to not be dope with addiction and all the emotional issues that tag along with it.

I washed my hair and got a shower sick, I was through.”

Women in Treatment If you are a woman suffering from an addictive issue, you are not alone. Peninsula Lighthouse therapist Lynne Sparrow says substance abuse is the No. 1 health epidemic in the United States, and the number of women who die Lynne from addictionSparrow, related illnesses program is more than four therapist times the number of women who die from breast cancer.

Peninsula Lighthouse can help keep you from becoming another statistic. The intensive outpatient program, Women in Treatment (WIT), provides a safe, compassionate, therapeutic environment with people who will help you work your way back to health.

Sessions are conducted by a master’s level clinician Monday through Friday at the Peninsula Lighthouse campus, 1451 Dowell

Springs Blvd., in West Knoxville.

This program covers a wide variety of topics, helping women beat addiction now and better their chances of staying clean and sober for the long run.

■ Relapse prevention ■ Self esteem ■ Conflict resolution ■ Parenting skills ■ Stress management ■ Body image ■ Symptom management/ mental health diagnosis ■ Communication techniques ■ Trauma ■ Relationship concerns ■ Co-occurring disorders Women in Treatment is funded by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and is appropriate for women age 18-64 who are in addiction. The women must be uninsured or have exhausted available insurance benefits.

If you think this program could be right for you, call Peninsula Lighthouse at 865-374-7262.

Sparrow encourages the participants to keep trying different coping mechanisms until they find one that works. Some of the things that worked for Red were breathing techniques, meditation and self massage to help her deal with the chronic pain she still endures.

And gardening.

Red, who is living in her childhood home, decided when springtime came she would make some things grow. She passionately began working in a flower bed, a lettuce patch, a vegetable garden and an herb garden.

One year after she consumed enough drugs to kill herself, Red’s life was filled with living things that were growing and blossoming, just like she was.

The road to recovery Sparrow says the road to real recovery isn’t an easy one, or a quick one.

“The program has a required minimum of six weeks,” Sparrow says, “but Red stayed for six months.” After the first couple of months, Red started coming in with a list of things she wanted to talk about, ask about or work through.

Everything she learned, she put in what she called her “toolbox.” She worked hard and didn’t stop working until she knew she was ready to face the world on her own.

“It’s a wonderful thing as a therapist just to watch her,” Sparrow says, “to witness how hard she worked. It was absolutely amazing.”

“She is so brave, so courageous, so strong, so motivated, so honest, so willing to get real with herself and other people, and here she is to share her story,” Sparrow says.

“That’s why I do this job.”

Hearing that unexpected praise, Red smiles and wipes her eyes, trying not to let emotion overtake her.

It’s a reward for hard work and

encouragement for the hard work ahead.

“My recovery is like a bubble,” Red explains. “It’s like my family is in this bubble, and if I let my guard down and do anything to jeopardize that bubble, it will burst and I’m going to lose everything that’s important to me.”

Red’s primary care physician has her on a strict regimen of nonnarcotic pain medication. She takes what she is supposed to take and no more. The pain between pills can be difficult to bear sometimes, but she says with the coping skills she learned in the WIT program, she’s found out that it’s worth the wait.

“I think it’s amazing that this program is here for women who don’t have insurance coverage,” Red says. “There is help in this program.

The support and the lifelong friends are worth the time and the effort.”

Red recently celebrated the one year anniversary of her sobriety with a family camping trip to Loyston Point – the same place at Norris Lake where she’d had the wreck that sent her on that downward spiral 11 years ago.

“The world was going on around me and I was passed out on the couch,” Red says of her life before recovery. “Now, I feel alive.”

“If you’re truly ready for a life change, the WIT program has so many things to offer,” Red says.

“Lynne is an amazing therapist and she can relate and help you through anything, no matter what it is.”

“This is the most amazing program,” Red says. “If you’re ready to accept sobriety and live drug free, this program will change your life.”

To find out more about Women in Treatment or other recovery programs and help Peninsula has to offer, visit peninsulabehavioralhealth. org, or call 865-970-9800.

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

ization in the U.S. for ages 14 to 44.

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

If you think that you or a loved one may have a mental illness, don’t wait. Half of all chronic mental illness begins by the age of 14.

Taking action now could make a big difference in quality of life and might even be a life-saving move.

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Annual ethics workshop to be held Nov. 15 Peninsula, a division of Parkwest Medical Center, will host its 13th annual ethics workshop 1-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at Rothchild Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike in Knoxville.

The topic is “Social Work in a Global Society: The Intersection of Ethics and Culturally Relevant Practice.” Information presented in this seminar will focus on the unique ethical challenges involved in working with ethnically and culturally diverse populations and their families.

The presenter is Sandra J. Gonzalez, LCSW. She is currently an

evaluator, researcher and educator in the School of Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine, at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn. Gonzalez earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Austin Peay State University, a Master of Science in social work from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and is currently pursuing a doctorate in social work from The University of Texas at Austin.

Among those who should attend are case managers, therapists, social workers, nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors,

marriage and family therapists, and drug and alcohol counselors who work in a variety of ethnically and culturally diverse settings.

The workshop is presented in conjunction with the Tennessee Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. The cost is $65 per person for NASW members and $95 for nonmembers.

Register by Wednesday, Nov. 6, by calling NASW-TN at 877-8108103 or visit www.naswtn.com to register online. Participants with special needs should register by Tuesday, Oct. 29, to allow for provision of services.

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McGruff the crime dog makes an appearance at Norwood Neighborhood Watch meeting. Photos by Cindy Taylor

Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero meets Sydney Harmon, 2, Shelby Harmon, 8, Scott Harmon and Jane Harmon at the Norwood Neighborhood Watch meeting.

Rogero visits neighborhood watch Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero made a mini tour through neighborhood watch meetings Oct. 1. Attendees could spend a few moments with Rogero to talk about their concerns.

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borhood Watch programs,” said Hughes. “She is making it a priority to meet us and get to know what our concerns are.”

The tour was part of National Neighborhood Night Out, an annual celebration bringing together groups across the country to enhance neighborhood safety and build stronger community ties.

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Nancy Jones and Connie Hughes attended the Norwood Neighborhood Watch meeting held at New Hope Presbyterian Church.

“We just wanted to thank the mayor for her hard work and her support of Neigh-

And then it burned …

“And then it burned …”

These four words seemed to be a central theme during a presentation given by County Commissioner R. Larry Smith to the Knox North Lions Club at its Oct. 2 meeting. Smith was

speaking about UT men’s basketball history and referring to the first three venues used by the team, all of which burned.

A fast talker in normal conversation, Smith’s words were Larry Smith st umbling over each other when he spoke about UT basketball.

It is clear that a love for the sport runs in his veins.

He said that in 1908, games were played at the YMCA building on the UT campus, and teams traveled by train. Smith had ■ programs, photos and para-

meeting while in town.

“Communication is so important,” said Venables.

“If we fail to communicate, share ideas, and expand and grow education, then we are really in trouble. There is no right or wrong way to do something, just different approaches.”

Venables presented the gift of a Morse code wall hanging to the KMQG made by her “quilt guild of one” from the United Kingdom.

The quilt portrayed Morse code symbols that read “Knoxville MQG.” Show and Tell featured everything from totes to no-sew quilt blocks. A sewin followed the meeting.

The next meeting is 10:15 a.m. Nov. 9 at the Bearden Branch Library and will feature officer elections.

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Noweta hears a ‘No’

The Noweta Garden Club headed up to the Smoky Mountains for its Oct. 1 meeting, and had to turn around.

The group was scheduled to attend a program on wildflowers at Sugarlands Visitors Center. Due to the government shutdown, the visitors’ center was closed.

The gardeners were politely turned away by a park ranger.

Not to be outdone, the group still enjoyed lunch at the Apple Barn before heading home.

Noweta Garden Club meets at 10 a.m. each first Tuesday. Info: pjones1@ frontier.com.

Reach Cindy Taylor at ctaylorsn@gmail. com

Quilt Guild greets visitors

The Knoxville Modern Quilt Guild (KMQG) received a visit from across the sea at its September meeting. Rachel Venables travKMQG president Emily Doane eled to the United Sates for shows her husband’s first at- Jennifer Grace shows an Art a quilt retreat in Sevierville tempt at quilting.

Student tote bag she made. and attended the KMQG

Smith wages war on signs

By Sandra Clark Commissioner R. Larry Smith has carried his war on the furniture store formerly known as Mynatt’s to the county’s law department. He told residents last week the store “has until Nov. 27 to close for good.”

Smith was at the Halls Senior Center with representatives from the Sheriff’s Office and several county departments.

Doug Bataille, director of Parks and Recreation, said progress on Clayton Park in Halls has been slow because his department and Public Works are doing the work in-house.

“The rough grading is almost finished,” he said.

The county will finish a driveway into the park and build a picnic pavilion and restrooms.

Captain Bobby Hubbs of the Sheriff’s Office said residential car burglaries are “hot” as thieves target unlocked vehicles to steal GPS devices.

“They will walk into an

phernalia dating from the first team to present day.

“This is a hobby of mine that has really just gone overboard,” said Smith.

Smith started the nonprofit organization History of Our Players (HOOPS). His home and office are filled with UT men’s basketball history but his brain contains even more trivia. He always carries a Southeastern Conference trophy coin from 1939 in his pocket.

International Lion Rada Poudel brought her parents to the meeting. She has moved them here from Nepal and is seeking help for her father, who has cataracts. Poudel owns Wireless Trends in West Town Mall.

The Knox North Lions will hold a pancake breakfast from 8-9:30 a.m. Nov. 2 at Chili’s on Mabry Hood Road.

The group meets at 12:30 p.m. for lunch each first and third Wednesday at Puleo’s on Cedar Lane.

International Lion Rada Poudel (right) with her parents, who recently moved to Knoxville from Nepal

Knox County Commissioner R. Larry Smith (center) talks with Erica Spires and Gary Watson during Smith’s public forum at the Halls Senior Center. Photo by S. Clark open garage to steal trimmers or chain saws,” he said. “Leave those garage doors down.”

Jim Snowden, deputy director of Engineering and Public Works, said Knox County is currently acquiring right-of-way for the Halls Connector, which will add lanes on Norris Freeway and revamp Maynardville Pike from Doris Circle to Emory Road.

“Hopefully, we can start

construction this time next year,” he said.

Knox County expects the state to fund construction.

Maynardville Highway from Halls to the Union County line will be widened to five lanes, and Snowden expects those bids to be let soon with construction to start next spring.

“This is a $10- to $12-million project,” he said, also state-funded.

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government ‘The Snail Darter and the Dam’

The last significant dam built by TVA was the Tellico Dam in Monroe County in the 1980s. The fight was long and hard. A new book is out by one of the attorneys in the decadelong battle over the dam.

Zygmunt Plater was a UT law professor during part of the battle and now is a law professor at Boston College in Massachusetts.

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The book is “The Snail Darter and the Dam” published by Yale University Press and available here in Knoxville at Union Avenue Bookstore as well as Barnes and Noble. A book signing was held recently at Union Avenue Bookstore where many of those who fought the dam attended to see Professor Plater again.

This is must reading for a behind-the-scenes understanding of what happened 28 years ago.

Items of interest include News Sentinel columnist Sam Venable quoted as saying he was told by News Sentinel management at the time not to write about the dam as Venable was an opponent. Ralph Millett was the editor then and strongly backed the dam. He did not want contrary articles being carried in his paper.

Today’s News Sentinel management led by Jack McElroy welcomes contrary views on many issues.

Then Gov. Winfield Dunn opposed the dam and took political heat for doing so. When asked recently about this, he emailed back, “Never forget the day Wagner (Red Wagner, TVA board chair) took me on a flying view of his realm. We just didn’t hit it off!”

The rest of Tennessee’s political establishment of the day strongly backed the dam as bringing jobs to the Valley. However, the book points out that TVA was condemning more than 400 acres of land owned by farmers along the Little Tennessee River when only 3 or 4 acres would be flooded.

Why? Because TVA wanted to develop the land which later became second homes for affluent property owners while the small farmer had his land taken. Property rights were discarded.

In the 1960s, then U.S. Rep. Bill Brock sponsored

legislation to require a jury trial in TVA land condemnation cases to determine the amount to be paid to the landowner. TVA opposed it and Brock was not able to secure passage.

TVA in those days was even more arrogant than today.

Local trout fishermen such as Charlie Tombras and Joe Congleton are mentioned in the book, along with Will Skelton who has championed the outdoors for years. Al Gore is described in the book as advocating a GAO study of the cost/benefits of the project while privately urging GAO not to pursue the study.

Plater argues that one reason he was denied tenure at the UT College of Law was his very public fight against the dam. Allin-all a fascinating book.

■ Last Thursday, Oct. 3, was the city of Knoxville’s 222nd birthday which apparently was not known by the city. In fact, when city spokesperson Jesse Mayshark was asked what the city was planning to do for Oct. 3, he did not remember it was the city’s birthday.

Once it was explained it was the day the city was established in 1791, he indicated Mayor Rogero would be out of town that day. However, he did agree that the city ought to look at plans to celebrate its 225th birthday in 2016 which would be the first year of Mayor Rogero’s second term in office assuming she is re-elected in 2015.

■ It was the city’s bicentennial celebration in 1991 led by Sue Clancy, Roseanne Wolfe, Carolyn Jensen and others that led to the idea of Fort Kid, Knoxville’s Bicentennial Playground, being built over five days. It is now threatened with closure despite having a fund of $60,000 managed by Beth Waters to renovate it.

■ Mayshark, however, is actively promoting the Centennial Celebration of the Conservation Expo this Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Chilhowee Park. Public invited. Mayor Rogero will speak along with Leila Pinchot, the great-granddaughter of famed conservationist Gifford Pinchot. This is worth attending.

■ Gov. Bill Haslam attended the Green Tie Gala for the Knoxville Botanical Gardens on last Friday night on Wimpole Avenue. This year he placed $500,000 in the state budget for development of the gardens in East Knoxville.

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The Sheriff hits the highways

By Sandra Clark The best thing ever to happen to Jimmy “JJ.” Jones might be Bobby Waggoner.

Sheriff Jones is running for re-election despite that pesky two-terms limit thing.

Waggoner is roaring up on the outside track, with a huff and a puff and perhaps a gotcha.

So J.J. has kicked it up a gear. He showed up on National Night Out in his crisp blue uniform to visit

as many of the 60 neighborhood events as he could reach, within the speed limits, of course.

He detoured to the Council of West Knox County Homeowners to discuss his program to share crime data through the website, knoxsheriff.org.

“We’ve had these statis-

Commissioners impact county races Not long after city voters sleepwalk through an election cycle that has generated less interest than a onelegged hopscotch contest, the 2014 county election cycle will begin. Nov. 22 is the first day to pick up nominating petitions for the Knox County primary election.

The qualifying deadline is Feb. 20, 2014, at noon.

What is considered an offyear election in most venues is a “long ballot” election in Knox County, with most offices in the courthouse, except the county commission, law director and property assessor, up for grabs.

This year will be different. A 2008 charter referendum designed to fi x glitches resulting from the long-delayed enforcement of term limits reduced the number of county commissioners from 19 to 11 – one per district plus two at-large.

Seven district commis-

Betty Bean sioners elected in 2010 got six-year terms designed to eliminate the possibility of the entire commission being removed at once. Those terms run until 2016.

The only commission seats on the 2014 ballot will be District 3 (now held by Tony Norman), District 7 (now held by R. Larry Smith) and the at-large seats held

by Ed Shouse – an all-butannounced candidate for Trustee – and Mike Hammond, who has announced his intention not to run for re-election but is believed to be preparing to run for Criminal Court Clerk against incumbent Joy McCroskey.

Norman and Smith are term limited and Norman says he’s counting the days

until he gets his life back. No candidates have announced to succeed him, but there was an ominous event last week in Norwood: Ivan Harmon showed up for Neighborhood Night Out with his family in tow – his first such appearance since the last time he ran for office (which, this being Ivan Harmon, wasn’t actually that long ago). A former member of county commission, city council and city school board who has twice run for mayor, he has been out of office for eight years and is eligible to serve on commission again if elected. He must be considered a threat to any vacancy.

Smith hasn’t said what he’s going to do, but like Harmon, he is unlikely to willingly leave public life on anything but a temporary basis. His former friend Michele Carringer served a year as his 7th District seat-

By Indya Kincannon Jake, Sandra, You wrote: Think about your kid or a kid you know. Does their experience with Knox County Schools prepare them for college or a job? If so, you should thank a teacher. If not, you should get behind Jim McIntyre and his band of bean-counters to reform Knox County Schools.

There’s not much middle ground.

I think about my kids (and kids across Knox county) every day. I have no doubt that Knox County Schools is doing a much better job preparing kids for college and career today than in the past. Much better.

For this I thank our teachers and I support Dr. McIntyre.

I was inspired to run for school board when I saw how far behind KCS was compared to my public education in Virginia a generation ago. I am thrilled that students and teachers are now being held to a higher standard. We have suffered

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mate after she was appointed to replace Scott Moore, who was ousted in 2009.

The relationship soured when she ran against Smith in 2010. Thanks to Smithsupported redistricting, she is now a resident of the 2nd District where incumbent Amy Broyles will serve until 2016. Carringer is running hard to take Hammond’s place in the at-large seat.

In August, radio personality Bob Thomas announced that he wants Hammond’s seat, too. He’s sealing the deal with a baloney-cutting at Powell Auction and Realty this week.

His list of supporters is impressive and growing.

So if Shouse announces that he’s running for Trustee, look for Carringer to shift her attention to the other at-large seat quicker than you can say Ivan Harmon for mayor/county commission/city council.

Complacency v. progress, not McIntyre v. teachers from complacency for far too long.

The way you’ve solicited feedback about schools has resulted in skewed Kincannon re spon se s.

Yes, we have challenges. We can do a better job implementing change and heeding guidance from teachers. But did you hear from teachers who believe we’re moving in the right direction? What about parents?

Students?

While I share concerns about excessive testing I also appreciate the community’s need for accountability. We have to strike a balance.

In my own small survey, which is just as reliable as yours, my 5th grader says there seems to be less testing than in the past and that testing is “no big deal.” My 7th grader’s main concerns (aside from social drama) are about how hard she is

being pushed academically.

This is a good thing.

You’re creating a false dichotomy for your readers.

The debate should not be McIntyre versus Teachers, but Complacency versus Progress. Our efforts need to be collaborative, not adversarial. We need to listen and learn from each other if we’re going to make real progress.

Change is hard. KCS and Dr. McIntyre have made missteps, but they’re getting a lot right too.

I don’t want to change so fast that everyone revolts or gives up, but I don’t want to twiddle our thumbs for another generation. I don’t want to be like the slow integrationist school board of the 1960s, who thought integrating one grade at a time was just fine. Education delayed is education denied.

Kids only get one chance.

You say it’s about the kids. I agree. Today our college completion rates are too low. Employers say our graduates aren’t ready, academically or as far as

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tics, but we never publicized them,” he said.

Afterwards, Captain Bobby Hubbs called Jones a brave leader to make the data available to anyone, figuring we’re better off knowing about crime than assuming everything’s OK. Alright, then. And now let’s go catch ’em.

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soft skills like adaptability and teamwork. Too often higher-skilled (and higherpaying) jobs have to be filled from out-of-state recruits.

We can do better.

Our schools will always be works in progress, but the bleak portrait you’ve painted is not at all what I see as a parent of two KCS students or as a school board member firmly committed to doing what’s best for our kids.

Indya Kincannon represents District 2 on the Board of Education.

GOV NOTES ■ Fountain City Republican Club will meet Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Shoney on Broadway. Dinner at 6; meeting at 7. Council member Nick Pavlis will speak.

■ Cake Auction fundraiser for Knox GOP is 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at Beaver Brook on Cunningham Road in Halls.

Tim Burchett is host.

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ane Kiffin gets fired, the Federal government gets shut down.

That’s the way news is: some good, some bad. But take heart. In my news items for today “good” is ahead 2 to 1.

First off is further information that was recently announced concerning a rare bird adventure that occurred nearly two years ago.

Back in December 2011, the word was out that a big bird never before seen in Tennessee was hanging out down at the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge at Blythe Ferry with a few thousand of the wintering sandhill cranes.

Grandma and I, on the way home from Christmas festivities at Son’s home in north Alabama, stopped by late on the afternoon of Dec. 26, 2011. There, with a crowd of folks from as far away as Florida, Missouri and Oregon, we saw and watched the famous traveler, a hooded crane.

Hooded cranes hatch and live in the remote depths of eastern Russia and winter on an island in southern Japan. Individuals have been known to travel 1,000 miles or more from their usual haunts, but this one was halfway around the world from its home. But there it was, feeling comfortable in that crowd of fellow cranes, sandhills, and a couple of only slightly less rare whooping cranes.

The good news?

The Tennessee Bird Record Committee of the Tennessee Ornithological Society, as their counterparts in all state birding organizations do, studied the occurrence to be absolutely sure this hooded crane was a truly wild, free-flying bird. They identified the locations of every hooded crane known to be in captivity in the United States; all were accounted for. So, after more than a year of evaluation, they have announced that this was a legitimate sighting of a wild bird. This means that all

UT NOTES ■ Bruce Behn, the Deloitte LLP Professor, has received the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Special Recognition Award and the American Accounting Association (AAA) Outstanding Service Award. Behn is head of the Department of Accounting and Information Management in the College of Business Administration and a faculty fellow in the college’s Center for Business and Economic Research.

■ Annette Engel, the Jones Associate Professor of Aqueous Geochemistry in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant for $794,000 to lead a research group to learn more about unique clams, called lucinids, and the role they play in the ecosystem. The project is part of the NSAF’s Dimensions of Biodiversity program.

■ Wanda Costen, associate professor in Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant for the 20132014 academic year. She is studying gender inequality, specifically the social closure barriers that prevent women’s upward career mobility, in the resort industry in Jamaica.

In addition to her research, Costen is teaching in the Department of Management Studies within the Mona School of Business and Management at the University of West Indies-Mona.

Sandhill crane Hooded crane who saw it can add hooded crane to their life list of birds seen, something only a few dozen birders in Tennessee can say!

Speaking of the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge, the next Sandhill Crane Festival is coming up Jan. 1819. Headquarters will be at the Birchwood School, with shuttles to the crane viewing site. Go down and see birds as Mother Nature intended, by the thousands.

But don’t be expecting to see another hooded crane.

The next news item is the one I consider bad.

On its website, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has proudly announced that the firstever-for-Tennessee hunting season for sandhill cranes will be from Nov. 28 to Jan. 1. There will be a drawing at the Birchwood School (the

same one that will be the headquarters for the ensuing Crane Festival) and 400 lucky hunters will win the privilege to blast up to three of the 5-foot tall, 6-feet wingspan birds out of the sky, a process the TWRA calls “harvesting.”

Maybe those 1,200 dead cranes will make great Christmas dinners. The TWRA website helpfully provides links to sources for good recipes for cooking cranes.

Hopefully, the rare whooping cranes, the ones trained to migrate with ultralight aircraft that sometimes winter at Hiwassee, will be spared. Those who win the drawing for hunting permits will be required to take an online crane identification course to learn the difference between the two crane species. However, in

the air, a whooping crane looks a lot more like a sandhill crane than a cow on the ground looks like a deer. We all know that story. Time will tell.

Upon considerable reflection, though, I was led to wonder why the TWRA couldn’t offer an alternative solution for those who delight in killing big birds. Instead of blasting the beautiful cranes from the sky, why couldn’t the TWRA issue free, unlimited permits for Canada geese? The Canada geese in these parts adorn all our green spaces, foul the environs and prefer not to migrate, or even to fly.

Hunters could even save on ammunition costs by walking up and “harvesting” them with a big stick. Fewer geese. Cleaner grass. Meat on the table. Seems like a win-win to me.

Back to some more good news.

On Sept. 20, at the sixth annual Legacy Parks picnic, Gov. Bill Haslam announced that Knox County’s Seven Islands Wildlife Refuge was to be transferred next year to the state of Tennessee to become the 56th state park. It will be renamed the Seven Islands State Birding Park. The park is to be managed primarily for wildlife, and Haslam said that he envisions the new state park becoming “the flagship of a statewide birding tour.”

The 391-acre park in southeast Knox County, bounded by the French Broad River, is on land largely donated by Pete and Linda Claussen, and then carefully tended and intensively studied by Knox County Parks and Recreation, the University of Ten-

nessee and the Knoxville Bird Club. They’ve chalked up 183 species of birds out there, with lots of other wild things to go along with them.

And a state birding tour?

Not a farfetched idea, folks.

Close to 20 other states have excellent ones, drawing in millions of tourist dollars.

Some of our neighbors – Virginia, Kentucky, Alabama, Florida – have nice ones.

Most consist of well-marked routes to good birding hotspots across their states, with good access, and lots of information on websites, in brochures, booklets, signs, and kiosks; trails, boardwalks through marshes and even nice visitors’ centers in some locations.

When Grandma and I were planning our spring birding trip to Wisconsin for last June, a single phone call brought me five large, detailed brochures, one for each region of the state, all under the title “Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail.” I used the information to plan our trip, and we enjoyed two weeks of beautiful scenery, fine campgrounds and excellent birding. We checked off 132 species of birds in Wisconsin, and left behind a number of the aforementioned tourist dollars.

Tennessee has all the excellent outdoor resources in place to be able to follow suit. They just need to do it and get the message out.

Seven Islands would be a great place to start.

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Community mourns Saxon Cochran

Even the younger kids found ways to help out by hand washing the playground equipment at Fountain City Park. Pictured are Noah VanHorn, Nate Thomas, Rye Huff, Paige VanHorn, Macy Williams, Witt Norris and Abby Thomas. Photos by Cindy Taylor

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By Cindy Taylor Fellowship North Knoxville held its second Outside the Box in North Knox event Sept. 29. The congregation met in the sanctuary for a brief time of prayer then headed out to minister to the community at off-campus locations.

“There are no strings attached to this opportunity for service,” said pastor Michael Thomas. “Just the practical love of Jesus reaching places and people in need in our community. If we get an opportunity to share the gospel we’ll do that.”

Church volunteers found areas in need at Northwest Middle School, Fountain City Park, Whittle Springs Middle School, Northgate

Terrace and Knox Area Rescue Ministry.

Northwest Middle School assistant principal Amanda Cagle worked alongside the church group.

“We are trying to change the culture of the school,” said Cagle. “We want the kids pumped to be at school, and I think when they see the effort put into the school by the teachers and community, it makes the culture shift.”

Fellowship North Knoxville ministers in this fashion every fifth Sunday. The north campus is located at 3203 Tazewell Pike. Worship time is 10 a.m. Sundays.

Saxon Tran Cochran passed away Sept. 25. Saxon was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer for children, metastatic adult colon cancer, and fought a tough battle for more than 15 months.

Cochran was born in Vietnam and came to the United States on April 8, 2001, at the age of 19 months. He became part of the Cochran family – Paul, Lori, Spencer and Maycie – and a beloved member of the Halls community. He was funny and loved to laugh but could Cochran disappear into his Lego room for hours and be content.

He will forever be remembered for loving the color green, playing golf, having a great sense of humor, being creative and having a heart for others. He touched the hearts of many, especially the students at Halls High School who took to wearing green to honor and pray for him.

During his celebration of life, Saxon’s friends spoke and shared memories of their time together. They remembered the good times and smiled at the memories.

One of the pastors at the celebration said that it is OK to be sad, but to remember the big picture and know that they would be reunited with Saxon in heaven one day.

The Cochran family would like to thank the community, family and friends for their loving support during Saxon’s battle, and for the prayers, gifts and love showered over them.

Waverly Norris and Lola Clayman hand wash playground equipment at Fountain City Park.

MILESTONES David Scott Brown Jr. celebrated his second birthday Sept. 13.

Parents are David and Julie Brown of Corryton. Siblings are Jessie, Leeann and Donnie. Grandparents are Joyce Henry and the late George Henry of Corryton and Jack and Carolyn Brown of Powell.

Ward Engle, Susan Engle, Kevin Callis, Kylea Anderson and Julie Callis give the halls of Northwest Middle School a new coat of paint.

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Dale Huff finds trash in unex- Leonora Fortes, 2, helps dig pected places while helping out weeds at Fountain City with the cleanup at Fountain Park.

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Virgil Alan Bowen, age 59 passed away October 3, 2013 at Kennesaw Hospice, Marietta GA after a valiant fight with lung cancer. He grew up in Knox County and was a 1972 Powell High School graduate. Although residing in Georgia and several other states he was a committed fan of the UT Vols.

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Open dates are the best of times This week is an open date.

Open dates are great. Tennessee almost never loses.

Time off from regularly scheduled programming offers the opportunity to catch up with burning issues, whether to pay college football players by the hour, game or touchdown, whether they will unionize and go on strike if no cash is forthcoming and whether Arian Foster committed heresy in admitting he received under-the-table tacos as a Volunteer.

Reactions to the Foster confession came tumbling into my e-mail box.

“Why would a supposed Vol for life kiss and tell?”

“He never looked hungry.”

“He must be starving for attention.”

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about Arian were his untimely fumbles.”

Ouch! Considering Foster’s 650 carries, he did not fumble often but his drops were costly. Penn State and Florida returned loose balls for touchdowns. Miscues against UCLA and Auburn are still blamed for lost games.

■ Lane Kiffin has been available for a week and still no hint of employment. Wonder why nobody ever linked Lane with the Reggie Bush scandal at Southern Cal? He was in the neighborhood.

Do you think the next famous coach of the Trojans will keep ex-Vol Tee Martin as an assistant?

■ Stone engraver Buddy Mulkey has added a host of new names to the Tennessee lettermen’s wall of fame.

Old Vols, bless them, pay the bill.

Be reminded that Pat Shires, Gordon Polofsky, Gene Moeller and Bob Davis devoted many, many hours to transform a dream into this forever monument.

■ Sixty years ago student spirit was thought to be very, very weak at the University of Tennessee.

With a goal of waking up the echoes and bringing down the thunder, the UT Pep Club conducted a contest to choose the school’s first mascot. The winner was a perfectly formed blu-

etick coonhound – friendly, active, intelligent.

Tom Mattingly’s book about the Smokey lineage and what happened when is educational for the modern fan and a treasure for us old-timers. This is an unsolicited endorsement.

■ There is a movement among certain former athletes to capture a piece of the plump college pie. Focal point is the so-called Ed O’Bannon lawsuit about dollars changing hands between EA Sports, the NCAA, member institutions and Collegiate Licensing Company.

Ed, the former UCLA basketball player, and others who joined this legal chase say everyone seems to be profiting from video games except the studentathletes, whose likenesses drive the large industry.

‘Blessed’ money So (the Pharisees) asked him, “Teacher, we know that you are right in what you say and teach, and you show deference to no one, but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to the emperor, or not?” But he perceived their craftiness and said to them, “Show me a denarius.

Whose head and whose title does it bear?” They said, “The emperor’s.” He said to them, “Then give to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they were not able in the presence of the people to trap him by what he said; and being amazed by his answer, they became silent.

(Luke 20: 21-26 NRSV)

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countant. His profession is a peculiar mix of counselor, adviser, teacher, police officer, friend, lawyer and daddy. He knows more about people’s lives than anyone You find scoundrels ev- cream cones were hollow.” erywhere, I suppose. And as Recently, however, I have except their pastor or their Raymond Burr commented been disillusioned ... but, doctor. His clients trust and in one episode of “Ironside:” first, let me give you some respect him. He is honest and forthright, compassion“I haven’t been disillu- background. sioned since I discovered ice My husband is a tax ac- ate yet firm, knowledgeable

and thorough. He deals with people from all walks of life, and for the most part he is unfazed by what they say to him.

One day, a man came to the office for Lewis to do his tax return. He had listed his gifts to the church (which are nontaxable – no problem there), but had failed to include that money as income to begin with.

Lewis said, in effect, “Sorry, pal. You can’t do that. You have to declare the income, and then you can deduct your gifts to the church.”

“Oh, no,” the man objected. “I gave that money

The NCAA severed affiliation with EA Sports and is trying to escape the net.

Several current collegians, attracted to the idea of sharing loot, joined the suit.

Off to the side is developing idea of boosting scholarships to cover the actual cost of going to school – an occasional date, iPhone 5, a full tank and sharper shoes.

■ Sharing proceeds with football and basketball players isn’t totally illogical. I do believe they are the game. But how about crosscountry runners, golfers and rowers who generate no revenue? At most schools, they live off football profits.

Should they receive supplemental pay?

Dare not exclude women who spend much but earn little. The feds have a law to defend.

The next development is the formation of the National College Players Association, an advocacy group founded by former UCLA football player Ramogi Huma. It wants value added to scholarships, better health care for college athletes and the removal of NCAA restrictions on parttime jobs.

This group is not yet called a union but it looks and sounds like one. If it is a union but fails to negotiate significant gains, how far away is the first college football strike? An hour before kickoff? After the band plays the national anthem? What happens to poor little ESPN? And what happens to fans in this forthcoming conflict?

to the church. It is blessed money, and does not count as income.”

Now, in my church tradition, the offering is received by the ushers, laid on the altar table, prayed over and blessed by God. So it is true that money given to the church is blessed and used for the furtherance of the Kingdom.

Even so, it still counts as income when the tax collector comes around. Then you can deduct it. I am surprised, shocked, and, yes, disillusioned when a fellow American (especially one who claims to be a Christian) cheats on his taxes.

I may be weird, but I have never objected to paying my taxes. I am blessed to be an American citizen. I have earned a reasonable living, and I have enjoyed the pro-

tection and services of a stable government. I have also, at times, claimed my right to criticize said government.

Jesus’ point in his response to the Pharisees was that they owed their taxes to the much-hated Roman government, and that they also owed their tithes and their hearts and their souls and their very lives to God. It is a lesson we all need to hear and heed.

As I write, our government has just shut down.

(So much for a stable government!) My husband, however, assures me that October extensions are still due. So, perhaps the adage is true: the only sure and certain things in life are death and taxes!

Well, death, taxes and the love, grace, and mercy of God.

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POWELL Shopper news • OCTOBER 7, 2013 • A-9

Shopper-News Presents Miracle Makers

Pilot program has principal ‘fired up’

By Betsy Pickle South-Doyle Middle School principal Beth Blevins is fired up.

She traveled with a group of Tennessee principals to Shanghai – which has one of the most successful and highly-touted education systems in the world – to observe and analyze the teaching method used there. And like a true red-blooded American, she found areas in which the USA is No. 1!

“One of the things that I thought was profound was, they’ve been doing this for 10 years, and we already have a lot of things in place that it’s taken them 10 years to put in place,” says Blevins, who spent a week in China in September.

She isn’t ready to rest on Tennessee’s laurels yet, by any means.

Blevins was chosen, along with principals Alisha Hinton of Sequoyah Elementary, Cindy Bosse from A.L. Lotts Elementary and principals from eight other districts across the state, to pilot a program known as TPEG – Teacher Professional Educator Groups – funded through a grant through Race to the Top. One of the highlights of the Shanghai model is the focus on co-planning and then having teachers evaluate other teachers and provide feedback on what works and doesn’t work.

“You revise that plan as needed, and you end up with a storable and shareable document that new teachers can access, that other schools can access, that’s been vetted through our kids.”

Blevins emphasizes that the pilot program is one created with Tennessee students and U.S. culture in mind.

“We’re not replicating the Shanghai model,” she says, adding that the TPEG model focuses much more heavily on collaboration.

“What we’re doing is trying to distill the essence of what makes it work and how we can replicate that … embedded within what we’re already doing well so that teachers aren’t doing more. They’re able to work smarter, not harder.”

Blevins and the other principals spent several days in June and July at Vanderbilt University for training before they went to China. They had to return to Nashville last week for debriefing.

And they’re far from finished.

“We have a year’s worth of work, plus,” she says. “The great thing about it is, you can continue with this. It will always be a refining process. It’s not just a one-time thing.”

It took Blevins a long time to accept that she was born to be an educator.

She didn’t want to go into what she

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

Photo by Betsy Pickle

saw as the family business. Her parents were both teachers until her father was lured into pharmaceutical sales.

“I wanted to be a marine biologist.

I was specifically focused on sharks, and I would buy all these books on sharks. I would write up these lesson plans to teach my younger sister all this information about sharks.

“The teacher part of it was always there.”

Blevins didn’t have much interest in being a high school student either. She lettered in swimming at Farragut High School, but by taking correspondence courses she was able to graduate shortly before her 16th birthday.

She proved to her parents that she was ready for college by spending a quarter at David Lipscomb University, and they let her come back and go to UT. At first she tried to pursue her marine biologist dream.

“That didn’t work very well. I went into nursing, but I faint at the sight of blood, or I did at that time, so one lab and I realized, ‘This is not for me. I can’t do it.’ I was trying to do anything but go into education, and I should’ve just gone along that path

all along.”

She earned her bachelor’s degree in child and family studies. After college, she and her husband, Jeff, moved to Atlanta, and she ended up with a couple of jobs – managing a local rock band and training agents at an insurance company. The teaching bug bit in earnest, so she earned her certification at Kennesaw State University and started teaching kindergarten before returning to Knoxville.

In Knox County, she taught at Chilhowee, Copper Ridge, Brickey, Beaumont Magnet and Northwest Middle and with Project Grad. Her jobs included Talented and Gifted, reading coach, literacy manager and assistant principal. Along the way, she earned endorsements in Gifted, Urban Specialist and Reading Specialist from UT and a master’s in supervision and instruction from Lincoln Memorial University. She expects to complete her dissertation before the end of this year to earn her Ph.D. “Most of the jobs that I’ve ended up in, the door’s been opened and I’ve been shoved through. I’ve mourned the loss of the job I was leaving and ended up finding out the job that I’m in is the one that was supposed to be there. I consider it divine intervention.

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Beth Blevins

“I’ve always felt like, whatever job you’re in, try to be as happy as you possibly can.”

She’s found a special feeling at South-Doyle Middle.

“When we put a challenge in front of us, everybody works together to get it done. The collaborative spirit is uncanny; it’s phenomenal.

“There’s a sense of pride that runs very, very deep through every person at this school. They don’t just want the kids to succeed; they want the kids to succeed because they represent their families, they represent themselves and they represent the school and South Knoxville, and that is important. I love that about this school.”

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Brothers from different mothers David Marshall and I have to be related.

We may be separated by just more than 30 years, but I call him my brother from a different mother.

I met David and Marshall wife Sandra years ago at a church. Our friendship took flight whenever he’d stop by the old Shopper office from time to time.

We like baseball. We’re Republicans. We like classic rock and classic country. We like Lincoln automobiles.

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I found out last week we both love trains.

David called to say he enjoyed an article I wrote about Jimmie Rodgers music, trains and hobos.

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Up he pulls in a charcoal gray (my Camry’s color) 2012 Lincoln MK2.

I’m already drooling.

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system. We both say we’re incredulous that Gene Watson hasn’t been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

When we get to lunch (we both said “Arby’s” at the same time), he hands me the latest copy of Trains magazine and two DVDs, one about two Norfolk & Western engines, the other about the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad.

“I can’t believe we’ve never talked about trains before.”

David is a Coast Guard veteran who served in Vietnam. He’s “a former Buckeye” who loves the Cincinnati Reds but says Knox County is the best place he’s ever lived.

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Tressa Graves releases new book

A few years ago, I told you about Halls novelist Tressa Graves, who specializes in mysteries of the macabre.

Graves has released a new book, “The Sawgrass Footpath.”

“It’s about a doctor who leaves Virginia and moves to Tampa, Fla., after his mom and dad are brutally

murdered,” Graves says. “”It turns out that the house he buys has a cult thing going on (in it) and the man who owned it before was the doctor he is replacing, who was also murdered.”

She says the book is age appropriate for adults 18 and older and includes some adult language.

It is currently available in e-book form for $8.50 at Graves’ website (www. tressagraves.com) or at Amazon.com. Graves says the book can be downloaded to any computer because it is an Adobe file, so one does not need to own an e-reader to buy it. A sample chapter is available at the website.

Those who purchase her book through her website will also receive a free ecopy of her new short story, “Rachel’s Widow.”

“That (the short story) is the most enjoyable writing I’ve ever done. The story takes

you into another world.”

Graves says the novel will be released in paperbound form at a later date and that plans are already in the works for a sequel.

Graves has embraced social media. She interacts with readers on her Facebook page and her website.

She also received a certificate of appreciation from the second annual Warrior Transition Battalion (Wounded Warriors) Run, held April 11 in El Paso, Texas. It’s a group to which she contributes in part because of one of her readers, Darrell G. Mond.

She is also asking fans to create a YouTube video and upload it to her website telling her how they enjoy the book. The winner will receive an autographed copy.

About as close as I usually get to this genre is the tame 1960s ABC-TV daytime drama “Dark Shadows,” Alfred Hitchcock movies or a few Stephen King novels. But, I have to tell you that Tressa’s book has me on the edge of my seat, heart pumping, pulse pounding, waiting to see what happens next.

“When it comes to scaring people, I think I know what I’m doing.”

Graves can be contacted through her agent Derek Spratley at dlspratley@ aol.com or through manager Sam Hamilton at wfg hamilton@gmail.com.

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Thanking teachers

By Cindy Taylor Knox County teachers received treats Sept. 30-Oct. 4 during Thank a Teacher week.

Powell Elementary 5th grader Kendal Patty chose to honor one of her favorite teachers, Lauren Witt, with a planter of mums. “Ms. Witt is my favorite teacher this year,â€? said Patty. “She is a great teacher in every way.â€? â–

Keck is Commended Student

Powell High School senior Kevin Keck has been named a Commended Student in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program. “Based on his academic success and willingness to promote the school in a positive way, Kevin has proven to be a true ambassador of Powell High School,� said assistant principal Melissa Glover.

With a GPA of 4.3, Keck is among 34,000 students throughout the nation who are being recognized for exceptional academic promise. Although he will not continue to the 2014 competition for the National Merit Scholarship Awards,

REUNIONS â– The Halls High School Class of 1963 will celebrate its 50-year reunion Saturday, Oct. 12, at Bearden Banquet Hall on Kingston Pike. If you have not been contacted, call Carol Rosson Herrell, 922-1424, or Barbara Mitchell Johnson, 9227115, for details. â– Powell High Class of 1963

Keck placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered. â–

Coupon book champs

Champion coupon book sellers at Powell ElemenKeltin Creasey, Amya Morrisey and Nick Brown sold the most tary School are: first place, coupon books at Powell Elementary. Photos by Cindy Taylor 1st grader Keltin Creasey Powell Elementary teacher Lauren Witt receives flowers from (55 books); second place, student Kendal Patty.

5th grader Nick Brown (42 books) and third place, kindergartner Amya Morrisey (38 books). â–

iPads keep coming

The Powell High School iPad project is in full swing.

Knox County Commissioner R. Larry Smith and school board member Kim Severance paid a surprise visit last week along with Jorge and Deana Sanabria to bring another donation.

With more than 15 sponsors to date, the school should easily reach the goal of acquiring 35 iPads.

One iPad lab sponsor’s name will be engraved on each iPad cover. All names will be announced at football games and advertised at Powell High Community Night in November.

will hold its 50-year reunion Saturday, Oct. 12, at Beaver Brook Golf and Country Club.

The reception begins at 5 p.m.; buffet dinner and program at 6; D. J. and dancing 7-10:30 p.m. Cost: $45 per person.

All interested graduates are invited to tour Powell High School at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, followed by a gathering at Corvette’s BBQ and Sports Bar. Info: Jacki Davis Kirk, 250-

National Merit Scholar Commended Student Kevin Keck The cost for an iPad and protective cover for iPad lab at PHS is $448. Businesses and individuals who would like to contribute may contact Melissa Glover at melissa.glover@knoxschools. org or contact the school, 938-2171.

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0103, or Sandra Strange Davis, 382-3742. â– The Shoffner Family reunion will be held 11 a.m.

Sunday, Oct. 13, at Sharps Chapel Community Building, located beside Sharps Chapel School. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Bring a covered dish. All friends are welcome. Info: 992-8659. â– Rule High Class of 1973

Powell High junior Valentina Sanabria, parents Deana and Jorge, County Commissioner R. Larry Smith and school board member Kim Severance present a check for the purchase of more iPads to assistant principal Melissa Glover (seated). Photo submitted

will hold its 40-year reunion Saturday, Nov. 16, at Bearden Banquet Hall.

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â– Trunk or Treat will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, in the school hallways.

SPORTS NOTES â– Halls Community Park rec league basketball signups for ages 5 and up will be held 6-8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 21-22, at the Halls Middle School gym. Info: hcpsports@ msn.com or hcpark.org.

boys and girls, and 6th and 7th grade boys will be held 6-8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 14-15, at Halls Community Park. Minimum of 8 players.

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NEWS FROM GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF KNOXVILLE

Rise above the fall

By Shannon Morris On Sept. 27, to kick off a brand new Friends and Family Initiative, former Tennessee Vols football player Inky Johnson spoke at Grace Christian Academy, bringing his message of faith, positive attitude, and perseverance through difficult times.

Johnson was a valuable member of the Vols football team, but on Sept. 9, 2006, he was the victim of a terrible hit on the field during a game against the Air Force Academy. The injury did damage to the blood vessels and nerves in his right arm and shoulder, and eventually led to the loss of the use of his arm. Yet even though the injury cost Johnson his college football career, and a possible shot at the National Football League, he remains one of the most optimistic people one could ever meet.

The entire student body of Grace Christian Academy was captivated by Johnson’s motivational speech which focused on keeping a positive outlook no matter what problems life deals out. He is a tremendous man of faith, trusting in God as his source of strength and purpose. This is a message that is vital for anyone to hear, and when it is delivered by a man with such passion and energy as Inky Johnson, that message is eagerly absorbed.

One of the most incredible things Johnson continually reiterates is that, if given the chance to go back in time and reverse his situation, he would not choose to change a thing.

The injury that, at the time, seemed so devastating was indeed life-changing, although in ways that Johnson could not have foreseen. Now, he sees his situation as a platform for motivating, encouraging and challenging audiences of all ages.

Johnson’s book, titled “Inky: An Amazing Story of Faith and Perseverance,” shows just why this message is so important. Inky was raised in a good, but poor, home, and

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

Former Tennessee Vols football player Inky Johnson speaks to students at Grace Christian Academy. Photo by Kara McKamey was relying heavily upon football as his way out of that situation. Not only did this young man lose his dream of playing football at a professional level, he dreamed of providing for his family as they had never known. So much was riding on football that it seemed that this tragic event was a case of adding insult to injury. Yet, here he is, speaking to schools and groups about God’s greater plan for his life.

In addition to Inky challenging our students to be strong in their faith, headmaster Rob Hammond also challenged the families and students to take part in improving campus life over the course of this year.

This can be seen through a distinctively Christian environment, academic excellence and improving on the gifts God has provided.

Hammond laid out three initiatives on Back to School night, which include constructing a new lower school playground, renovating the middle school science lab, and creating a state-of-theart Apple computer lab in the high school. Through the Family and Friends campaign that launches this month, a goal of $175,000 was placed before us.

With everyone’s participation and partnership in the school, this goal can be attained. These facility improvements will ben-

efit each child today and every student that will attend GCA in the future. If you would like to partner with GCA, please make inquiries to kbryant@ gcarams.org.

Inky Johnson was a true inspiration to the GCA stu-

dents, and we pray that God continues to use this young man for his glory, as he used him on our campus to inspire and motivate our students.

It is our prayer that we as a school can rise to the challenge as we continue to improve our facilities and our ability to educate the leaders of tomorrow.

Homecoming time at Grace

By Shannon Morris Homecoming is a special time of year at every school.

There is always an exciting football game to be played, and it’s a great time for the alumni to return to their old stomping grounds.

It’s no different at Grace Christian Academy, and as the school continues to grow in enrollment, more and more graduates return to help us celebrate each year. This year, homecoming at Grace was held on Sept.

20, as the Rams football team played host to Harriman High School. The alumni were all recognized on the field, giving the fans and students of today a chance to honor those students who have come before them.

The alumni were fed a delicious barbecue dinner, and each was given a lifetime pass to all future GCA athletic events.

The Rams defeated Harriman in the game. The Homecoming Court was presented on the field, the culmination of a week of spirit events which included voting for members of the court. There was one representative chosen from grades 9-11, and three young ladies from the senior class were also selected. From those three, Rachael Asher was voted Homecoming Queen for 2013. These young ladies are fine representatives for our school.

Homecoming Queen Rachael Asher.

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

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

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POWELL Shopper news • OCTOBER 7, 2013 • A-13

Learning about Johnny Appleseed

Kristina Howard of Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union, DJ Brad from B97.5, Kimberly Dodson, DJ Ashley Adams, BUZZBEE and Rachel Schott of LMU. TVAECU and LMU are two of the sponsors for B97.5 Teacher of the Month. Among other items, the B97.5 Teacher of the Month receives a $100 gift card and a cabin getaway in the Smokies. Photos by Cindy Taylor

Students in Kara Israel’s kindergarten class at Pleasant Ridge Elementary learned interesting facts about Johnny Appleseed during a recent classroom study.

The students participated in writing activities, crafts,

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Pleasant Ridge School fourth grade teacher Kimberly Dodson is all smiles when she spots Ashley and Brad from B97.5 entering her classroom.

Fourth grader Sophie Roark nominated her teacher Kimberly Dodson for B97.5’s Teacher of the Month.

Powell High honors volleyball seniors

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

■ Jump Start Health and Fitness, located at Associated Therapeutics Inc., 2704 Mineral Springs Road, will offer

a women’s self-defense class series for ages 14 and up 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 22 through Dec. 3. Fee of $60 for the 12 classes is due at registration. Info: 687-4537, ext. 212.

■ Amedisys Hospice offers free adult grief support groups at the following times and places: Newly bereaved support group meets 1:30 p.m. every third Monday at Panera Bread in Fountain City. Ongoing grief support group meets 6 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at Amedisys offices, 1420 Dutch Valley Road. Info: Sarah Wimmer, 689-7123.

■ UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group meets 5-6:30 p.m. each first and third Tuesday in the UT Hospice office at 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info or reservation: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6279.

■ UT Hospice, serving patients and families in Knox and 15 surrounding counties, conducts ongoing orientation sessions for adults (18 and older) interested in becoming volunteers with the program. No medical experience is required. Training is provided. Info: Penny Sparks, 544-6279.

Powell High School honored volleyball seniors Haley Parker and Kyendal Parrott on Senior Night Sept. 17. Both contributed to the volleyball team’s 3.7 team grade point average, and assistant coach Chris Hammond says they are great student athletes and players. Team members were recently recognized for their achievements in the classroom and were named Powell High Academic Athletes of the Week on Aug. 22. Pictured are Jami Parker and daughter Haley (team co-captain), head coach Vanessa Smith, Angie Schubert and daughter Kyendal Parrott (team co-captain). Photo submitted

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Dr. Daniel Kriple, professor of psychiatry at the University of California and director of a Dr. Wegener pioneer sleep disorder center, reported that frequent users of sleeping pills have a 50 percent higher mortality rate than other people.

“Sleeping pills may also compound that very problem causing a person’s insomnia,” he pointed out. They lead to further disruptions of the sleep cycle, as well as fragmented sleep, disturbing dreams and daytime fatigue. Residual effects may last up to 17 hours and can affect driving or other activities the next morning.

“Compared to a few studies that suggest pills will make you feel better the next day, there’s a huge body of studies that show you may feel worse”, said Dr. Wallace Mendelsen, head of the sleep study unit at the National Institutes of Health.

Also, don’t use “nightcaps” or other drugs.

Alcohol highballs late at night might help knock you out temporarily. However, the sleep you get will be light, fragmented and unsettled. Since alcohol is metabolized so quickly, one can almost be sure of being awakened with withdrawal pangs later in the night or at least to get up and use the bathroom. Sleep laboratories have found that alcohol also interferes with the deep and REM dreaming sleep. So, if you do drink, let that cocktail or wine at dinner be your last for the evening.

While alcohol is a depressant, nicotine and caffeine are stimulating drugs. Skip caffeine-containing coffee, tea or carbonated beverages after late after-

noon. It takes the body four to five hours to halve the amount of caffeine in the bloodstream. If you smoke, stop well before bedtime. Research has found that smokers who quit experience dramatic improvement in their quality of sleep within three days.

The illegal “street drugs” including crack, crystal and cocaine are devastating to normal sleep patterns.

So, what can I do to positively ensure better sleep? Work with your own sleep rhythm. Your internal circadian clock is the body’s marvelous mechanism that regulates fluctuations in body temperature, blood pressure and heartbeat. This clock also regulates when we feel drowsy and how long and how well you sleep.

Preceding all sleep, there is a lowering of the body temperature to about 97 degrees, a drop in metabolism and a period of drowsiness. These rhythms are highly individual; you will however get your best sleep if you work with this sleep rhythm rather than fight it. Don’t go to bed either too early or too late.

For example, if your drowsy period occurs at 1 a.m. instead of 11 p.m., the “nation’s bedtime,” don’t fight it. Your quality sleep of six hours will do you better than eight hours of tossing around. In fact, if you go to bed and aren’t sleepy, don’t just lie there. If you have not gone to sleep in 15 minutes or so, get up, go to another room, and read a dull book until drowsiness hits you.

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Value of cancer support

By Pam Fansler The

Cancer Support Community just held its annual fall luncheon and silent auction at The Foundry at World’s Fair Park.

Many of Fansler Knoxville’s most philanthropic women (and a few men) showed up to shop for a good cause and enjoy a luncheon and fashion show. Keynote speaker was Vicki Kennedy, vice president of program development and delivery for Cancer Support Community Global Organization. The First Tennessee Foundation was proud to be a sponsor of this event.

The Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee is part of a national nonprofit organization. Its mission is helping cancer patients and their loved ones enhance their health and well-being by providing professionally-led programs of emotional support, education and hope.

They provide a full range of support services to cancer patients and their families in a comfortable, home-like setting – all completely free of charge.

The Cancer Support Community began as the Wellness Community of East Tennessee thanks to the Young family: Rachael Young, her late husband

Robert, and his late brother Lindsay Young. Rachael, a cancer survivor herself, believed that Knoxville could benefit from having a comprehensive program of support and education for people with cancer and their loved ones offered at no charge. In October of 2010, The Wellness Community and Gilda’s Club became part of The Cancer Support Community.

The Cancer Support Community provides psychological, educational and social support services for cancer patients and their families and friends. Their programs help cancer patients focus on quality of life, reduce stress and regain control of their lives.

Services include support groups led by licensed psychotherapists, stress management sessions, educational workshops, a resource library, yoga classes, nutrition classes, cancerspecific and networking groups, and social events.

The Cancer Support Community’s program is an adjunct to conventional medical treatment.

The Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee continues to offer education and support programs.

There have been many advances in the treatment of cancer over the past years, but the value of a supportive cancer community has remained consistent.

Pam Fansler is president of First Tennessee Bank’s East Tennessee region.

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Dr. Larry Huskey sets retirement Dr. Larry Huskey had devoted 42 years to the medical field, and his colleagues sent him off to retirement with a dinner celebration at Litton’s. Huskey was one of the four original doctors who started Halls Family Physicians in 1971. Their office was located on Doris Circle. The practice moved to what’s now the Regal Building until 1991 and then moved to the current location on Emory Road. Pictured at the celebration are physicians: (seated) Bill Cloud, Huskey; (standing) Mark Cloud, Rod Sturgeon, Fred Hurst, Shane Kelley, Brett Bilbrey, James Hurst, Rickey Manning and Jeff Stevens. Photo by R. White

Pavlis grills Tennova rep on rezoning delay

By Sandra Clark Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis was arguably the swing vote when Te n n o v a secured rezoning of land on Middlebrook Pike for a new hospital.

That vote Nick Pavlis was on first reading, and when Tennova came to City Council last week to ask for a 2-week delay on second and final reading, Pavlis was mad.

Council members have been bombarded by both sides, along with folks from North and East Knoxville who don’t want to see the old St. Mary’s closed. So Pavlis

resisted Duane Grieve’s motion to delay, asking Tennova vice president Melanie Robinson for a reason.

She said the sellers have raised a concern about potential property taxes if the land is rezoned prior to closing. Tennova has optioned the land, subject to rezoning and obtaining a certificate of need from the state.

“In two weeks, will we read this regardless?” asked Pavlis. “I’m ready to read this and move on.”

“It’s our intention,” said Robinson. “It’s a yes or no question,” said Pavlis.

“We want this done. The sellers do too. We have the same goal,” said Robinson.

“If that’s true, we’d be reading it tonight,” said Pavlis.

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

So expect war or peace when the health care company returns to Council on Tuesday, Oct. 15, for the delayed final vote.

Harnish is interim Rural/Metro manager

Fire Chief Jerry Harnish has been named interim division general manager for Rural/Metro of Tennessee.

Harnish has 33 years of experience in fire and emergency operations, including six years as fire chief in Knox County.

He replaces former general manager Rob Webb.

Harnish began his career as a firefighter and emergency medical technician with Rural/Metro in 1980. He rose through the Jerry Harnish fire department ranks and was named fire chief in 2007.

As chief, he has been responsible for protecting 216,500 residents, operating 15 fire stations in Knox County, 12 of which house paramedic engine companies. He managed strategic planning for the department, disaster planning and response, budget and oversight of the chief officers.

NEWS FROM WELLSPRING SENIOR LIVING

Wellspring Offers Dynamic Activities, Onsite Amenities There’s never a dull moment at Wellspring Senior Living at Powell The residence offers a dynamic activity schedule – activities that are specially tailored for memory care. Since opening in August, Wellspring residents have had a presentation from Gideons International that included a Bible dedication and a special presentation from the VFW that included detailed histories of the five resident veterans personalized to their specific contributions during World War II. In addition, Crown College provides two services per week as a partner to Wellspring.

To share with the community, family members, and caregivers the experience at Wellspring, the residence will have an open house and fall festival on Thursday, October 17 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm. In addition to refreshments there will be a variety of Appalachian craft demonstrations such as broom making, butter churning, and making apple butter. Entertainment will be provided by musician Jim Clark.

In addition, Activities Director Ruth Wilburn will demonstrate the activities that have been popular with residents to show the families what their loved ones experience at Wellspring.

Just open for six weeks, a good number of people already call Wellspring at Powell home. Wellspring Community Relations Director Skip Wheeler cites the onsite amenities as a key reason for the location’s popularity. “For memory care residents, having to leave the comfort of familiar surroundings for things like a doctor’s appointment can be a traumatic experience,” says Wheeler. “We offer an in-house physician, physical therapist, podiatrist, and even beautician and barber services so our residents don’t have to leave the community if they don’t want to.”

Wellspring Senior Living is the only assisted living and memory care provider in Knoxville to offer the SimpleC Companion. This new technology for

The VFW researched the specific experiences of five WWII veteran residents at Wellspring at Powell and did a presentation for all residents.

Bonita Fuller and Wayne Hamme enjoy one of the many craft activities available at Wellspring.

The VFW presentation also included a flag burning ceremony to properly dispose of the U.S. flag.

dementia care promotes memory, engagement, and better communication for seniors. SimpleC’s academic partners’ research shows that SimpleC users benefit from memory stimulants such as their own family photographs and audio recordings of personalized messages from family, friends, or caregivers which helps to maintain healthy daily routines. This non-pharmaceutical, computer-based therapy has been proven to enhance nutrition, increase participation in activities, and improve sleep quality among senior adults.

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

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

Singer-actor LaKeta Booker

Carol’s Corner “My first grade teacher at Knoxville Baptist Christian School, Mrs. Davis, entered me into a forensics competition and I took home the trophy,” she remembers. “I guess you could say that’s when I knew I had something special.

“She believed in me. I’m so thankful to her, and I’ll never forget what she did.”

If you’re an “American Idol” fan, you remember Booker as a finalist in 2003’s competition. Ten years later, her memories are still vivid.

“My mom, my brother and I drove to the Georgia Dome in Atlanta for the preliminary audition.

The crowd was a massive 80,000-plus and I remember it sounding like a swarm of buzzing bees!

“We slept on air mattresses and got up the next morning around 8 to audition. There were tables of judges all lined up on the field. They got to me around 4 that afternoon. It was both tiring and exciting.”

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

LaKeta Booker, lower right, in the Cumberland County Playhouse production of "Return to Forbidden Planet."

LaKeta Booker belts out a song. Photos submitted

LaKeta Booker with cast member Brian Malone and director Ericka Nicole Malone of the show “In Love with Tyrone”

Local performers Kelle Jolly, LaKeta Booker and Lar’Juanette Williams in the Cumberland County Playhouse production of “Dreamgirls”

LaKeta Booker on "American Idol"

“The producers and executives pretty much know what they want before they even get started with auditions.”

Her rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” impressed the judges and she advanced to the next round. Soon she heard those magic words, “You’re going to Hollywood!”

She made it to the top 30 finalists. “It was great. I wouldn’t trade anything for my experience and the exposure.”

As you might expect, talent like Booker’s comes honestly.

“My mom’s side of the family – including her – is very musical. Everyone sings, plays an instrument or both.”

Booker’s eight-year-old daughter, a talented piano student, already shows a natural flair for performing.

Speaking of her own childhood, Booker says, “My dad was a pastor – the Rev. Elbert L. Booker of St. John Missionary Baptist

■ “Halloween Haunts and Haints,” 3-7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, at Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 West Governor John Sevier Highway. Tickets: $5. Trick or treating; children’s craft activities; games and spooky stories Info: 573-5508 or www.marblesprings.net.

■ “A Haunting at Ramsey House,” 4-8 p.m., Tuesday,

Oct. 22, at Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorngrove Pike.

Cost: $10 per person. Ghost stories, Halloween decorated cake contest, book signing

by Dr. William Bass (Jefferson Bass) of The Body Farm and more. Info: 546-0745 or www.

RamseyHouse.org under “Calendar.”

Church in Knoxville – so I grew up in church. It’s the foundation of who I am.”

In addition to singing, she took lessons in piano, flute and piccolo, and was a big fan of Whitney Houston and Salt-n-Pepa, among many others.

After graduation from West High School and her experience with “American Idol,” she went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies at UT Chattanooga. But she never stopped performing.

Thursday Oct. 31, Norwood UMC, 2110 Merchant Drive.

Hours: noon-8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; noon-6 p.m.

Sunday. Pumpkins of all sizes and prices. Pumpkin bread available every day.

She’s had starring roles in “Dreamgirls,” “Hairspray” and “Return to the Forbidden Planet” at the Cumberland County Playhouse and was part of a seven-part ensemble for the popular Christmas celebration “Circus Conelli” in Zurich, Switzerland. In 2012 she toured with Robin Givens in the show “In Love with Tyrone.”

She will also play Nurse Savannah in the movie “Laughing at the Moon,” due out next spring.

On top of all this, Booker keeps up with twin girls, born in 2011. Their musical genes are already evident.

“They love to play the piano,” says their grandmother Denise Booker, “and they get jealous when I’m helping their older sister with her piano practice.”

LaKeta’s latest creative venture is a collection of handmade beaded bracelets.

“Each piece is uniquely designed,” she says, “and each evokes a certain personality; hence a name – “The Forbidden Fruit,” “Miss Priss,” “Cosmic Heat” – is created. The possibilities are endless!

“Creativity – it’s what I do,” she laughs. “You want it? I can make it!” The jewelry can be found under “Arm Peace” on Instagram.com.

As we were wrapping up our interview, Booker got a call back from an audition.

She’s up for a part in the off-Broadway production of “Sisters” and must be in New York early next week.

It’s all part of the game for this rising star.

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■ Norwood Pumpkin Patch, Saturday, Oct. 12, through

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Clapp Farm in Corryton. Re-enactors welcome; student tours held Thursday; Commemoration held Friday. Full schedule/re-enactor registration: www.battleoffortsanders. com. Info: 992-2811 or sclapp44@yahoo.com.

Double Portion Revival, Freeway Church of God, Hinds Creek Road at Norris Freeway. Danny Overholt will preach 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Sunday with singing by Heart to Heart; Cliff Adkins will preach 6 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday with singing by The New Calvary Echos. Info: Dave Hickson, 597-9600.

Tennessee Fall Homecoming, one of the nation’s largest music and folk festivals, the Museum of Appalachia. Tickets are now on sale. Info: www. museumofappalachia.org.

Info: Michael Bailey, 992-1831 or Tony Gray, 304-3057.

Dante Baptist Church’s annual craft fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 314 Brown Road. Vendors are needed. Info: Vivian Baker, 382-3715 or vbaker1058@comcast.net.

Union County Farmers Market, 8:30-11:30 a.m., front parking lot of Union County High School. Info: 992-8038.

Work days at the Community Garden “Glorious Gardening” located at Rutherford Memorial UMC in Corryton. Work in the garden and receive some of its produce as a result. Info: 687-8438.

Live country, bluegrass and gospel music, 7:30 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome.

Tennessee Adventure Challenge, an adventure race open to both novice and experienced athletes. Scheduled activities: trail running, mountain biking, orienteering and paddling. No navigation skills or GPS required.

Info/registration: http://www.tnadventurechallenge.com.

Heiskell Community Day presented by the Heiskell Community Organization, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Heiskell Community Center, 9420 Heiskell Road. Craft fair (10 a.m.-2 p.m.), rummage sale, live entertainment, games, inflatables, silent auction and live auction (6 p.m.) and more. No admission; food available for purchase. Proceeds to benefit Heiskell Community Center Building Fund. Craft table info: Janice White, 548-0326.

Multi-home yard sale, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Open Arms Care Corporation, 7325 Oak Ridge Highway. Also, hot dogs, beverages and baked goods available.

Union County Emergency Services Day, 9 a.m.4 p.m., Union County High School parking lot.

Fall Festival, 1-3 p.m., Greenway Baptist Church, 2809 Addison Drive.

Cystic Fibrosis Walk-a-Thon in memory of Beth Ann Holloway, 9 a.m., Wilson Park. Info: Janet Holloway, 992-4604.

City of Knoxville’s Centennial Conservation Expo celebration, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Chilhowee Park. Special guests, live music, circus performers, children’s games and activities, art exhibits, and displays from a host of conservation agencies and organizations. Info: www.knoxconservationexpo.com, www.cityofknoxville.org/expo; on Facebook: www.facebook.com/conservationexpo.

Pumpkins arrival and sale, noon, Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway. Help is needed to unload. Info: 690-1060 or www.beaverridgeumc.com.

Old Concord Fall Festival, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Concord Presbyterian Church, 11000 Second Drive.

Antique car show, bake sale, music and entertainment, games for kids, silent auction quilt show and more.

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Benefit gospel singing, 4-9 p.m., Union County Senior Center, 298 Main St. Featured groups: Tony Gray, Brian Yow, Soul Winners, The Stahls, Patty Whitehead, Greg Coffman and others. All proceeds will help Eugene Brantley with medical expenses. Concessions available.

Full Spectrum, performances of contemporary ballet and modern dance, presented by GO! Contemporary Dance Works, Clarence Brown Theatre; 7 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Info/tickets: 539-2475 or www. gocontemporarydance.com.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, OCT. 10-12 Rummage sale, Northside Christian Church, 4008 Tazewell Pike, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Furniture, clothing, toys and more. Info: 687-0475.

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TUESDAY, OCT. 8 Sertoma Center’s Friendship Dinner, 7 p.m., Crowne Plaza Hotel. Featured speaker: UT women’s basketball coach Holly Warlick.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9 Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church Triple L group meeting, 11 a.m. Lunch at noon: $6. Speaker: the Rev. Jean Richardson; music: the Rev. Fred West. Guests welcome. Reservation/ info: 938-7245.

THURSDAY, OCT. 10 New Harvest Park Farmers Market, 4775 New Harvest Lane, 3-6 p.m. Venders include local farmers, crafters and food trucks. Info: http://www.knoxcounty. org/farmersmarket/index.php.

Cash for Kids Sake, a reverse raffle hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters, 6 p.m., The Foundry, 747 World’s Fair Park Drive. Tickets: Ashley Summers, 523-9455, or www.CashFoKidsSake.org.

Fall Porch Sale begins, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris.

Features outdated stock, seconds, student crafts and unjuried work by members of the Craft Center. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

Heiskell Community Center Seniors Program, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 9420 Heiskell Road. Lunch: barbecue and all the fixings. All seniors 55+ are welcome; bring a dessert and a friend. Info: Janice White, 548-0326.

“Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle” documentary preview screening, 7 p.m., American Museum of Science & Energy, 300 S. Tulane Ave., Oak Ridge. Hosted by East Tennessee PBS. The screening is free and open to all ages. Info: 595-0220 or email ahubbard@easttennesseepbs.org.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 10-13 The Battle of Fort Sanders Civil War Re-enactment,

“Crafty Disciples” craft night, 6:30-10 p.m., Powell Church. Bring craft and supplies to work on; snack to share. Service project: making prayer cards for the KARM beds. Info/RSVP: 938-2741.

Free movie in the park: “Hocus Pocus” in Luttrell Park. Sponsored by the Luttrell Seniors. Movie starts at dusk. Concessions available. Bring chairs and/or blankets.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, OCT. 11-12 Clinch River Antiques Festival in Historic Downtown Clinton. Kick-off: 6:30-9 p.m. Friday in the Hoskins/Lane Park. Antique Street Festival: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Appraisals by national professional antique appraisers Joe Rosson and Rick Crane, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Clinton Antique Mall, 317 N. Main St. Info: 457-2559 or www.clinchriverfallfestival.com.

Ghost House Hike, 1.5 mile hike and storytelling trip to a cemetery in Big Ridge State Park led by park ranger. Free. Reservations required. Info/reservations: 992-5523, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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he wraparound front porch is perfect for sitting – close enough to the sidewalk to wave at neighbors strolling by, far enough away for private conversation – shaded by a leafy moonflower vine bursting with dozens of fat, night-blooming buds. Just inside the front door, the wide central hallway is spacious and sunny with heart-of-pine floors reflecting puddles of light from the clerestory windows just beneath the 11-foot-high ceiling. An Eastlakeinfluenced staircase, its bright wood liberated from 15 layers and 100-years worth of white paint, commands the eye to the left of the front door. The dining room features a built-in floorto-ceiling cherrywood china cabinet crafted by master cabinetmaker Dan Duncan.

The hallway to the kitchen and den is an art gallery where original paintings and sculpture are displayed. An 1890s French vanity made of heart pine and marble from an Atlanta antique store graces the lavatory just a few steps away from the 8-foot-tall kitchen doors. There’s a gas fireplace and a big-screen TV in the combination den/home office next to the kitchen, which features a commercial-grade gas range, custom cabinetry and ample countertops. Upstairs are four bedrooms and another bath and a half.

Out back there’s a screened-in porch adjacent to a deck overlooking a splashing fountain and formal garden. Plantings of hydrangeas, roses and ferns line the walkways, and a pair of towering weeping yaupon holly trees frame a utility building.

It’s hard to believe Bob and Melynda Whetsel never meant to live there.

Bob, who is director of redevelopment for the

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

city of Knoxville, lost count of the restorations they’ve done in historic Fourth & Gill. Melynda, a retired art teacher and a professional artist with an eye for design (many of the paintings in the house are her own, or done by her students), says she’s counted at least a dozen. She’s the one who discovered the little Victorian neighborhood in northeast Knoxville back in 1979.

Melynda is an Erwin native and UT graduate who was teaching art and coaching tennis at Bearden Middle School when she met Bob, who grew up in Kingsport and moved to Knoxville in 1974 after getting his degree at Emory & Henry College, where he played football. He was teaching history and government and coaching football and tennis at Bearden High School. Their first date was a tennis match. Melynda won (Bob says that’s because he was a novice and Melynda had grown up with a tennis court in her yard).

Anyhow, they clicked, and were married in 1978. They’d been looking for a house for a while when Melynda went to an in-service seminar at Zeke & Dan’s, a neighborhood restaurant and bar in a restored Victorian house on Fourth Avenue (now known as Sassy Ann’s). She fell in love with the big trees, wide sidewalks and affordable houses.

“I came home and told Bob, ‘I found this little Victorian neighborhood.’ We went down to look at it and parked in front of the neighborhood center. I was afraid to get out,” she said, smiling at the memory.

It wasn’t long before they bought a house and started swinging hammers. They also got involved in the neighborhood, which was changing fast, thanks to an influx of young urbanites who were committed to historic preservation and building a community.

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

helped change the perception of the area.

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

The Whetsels’ Fourth & Gill home before and after restoration.

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as a selling point. Now we are the ones who get to enjoy it.â&#x20AC;?

Or, as Bob puts it, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We bought it to sell, but we got financially and emotionally connected.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We bought it Dec. 6, 2005,â&#x20AC;?

Melynda said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I came over and Glass doors lead into the Whetselsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; renovated kitchen. hung a wreath on it.â&#x20AC;?

The two-story Queen Anne was built in 1890 as a single-family theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d raised their son, Jack. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We built it for somebody else,â&#x20AC;? dwelling. Converted into a fourMelynda said she had a family she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We intended to go for plex in the 1920s, it was vacant in mind when they started work- the historic tax credits, and we and falling in on itself by the time ing on the house at 1015 Luttrell. wanted lots of bells and whistles the Whetsels took ownership.

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

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

Melynda said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The floors were vir-

gin timber, heart pine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all original except the back den. We had to use that wood to repair pieces of flooring. Every piece of wood in front is original to that room till you get back to the kitchen. Then itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Welcome to the 21st Century!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;?

This is the Whetselsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; third home on Luttrell Street. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And it may not be our last,â&#x20AC;?

Bob said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to need to get into a smaller house one day.â&#x20AC;?

But in the meantime, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to enjoy the bells and whistles.

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eeping your home in shape may not top your daily to-do list, but completing certain small seasonal tasks can save you money, time and the need to complete larger, more expensive projects in the future.

“Investing a small amount for preventative fall home maintenance can save thousands in the long run,” Leah Ingram, personal finance expert, says.

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■ Clean gutters: During the year, debris such as leaves and twigs can pile in your gutter.

Cleaning them once a year prevents problems such as water damage, roof damage and flooding.

■ Service your furnace: A well-maintained furnace can help save on heating costs and prevent the need for repairs. Before temperatures drop, schedule your furnace to be serviced.

■ Install weather stripping: As fuel and electricity costs continue to rise, keeping your home warm without wast-

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ing money and energy is important. Weather stripping your doors and windows can make a big impact.

■ Winterize sprinklers: Removing all the water that’s in the lines, pipes, fittings, valves, sprinklers and pumps will prevent your equipment from freezing, expanding and potentially breaking.

Hire a professional to attach an air compressor to the system to blow out the water from the lines, pipes and other parts. The service is inexpensive and a professional will know the proper amount of volume and pressure to use to ensure no water is left in the system.

■ Clean your chimney: Chimney maintenance is not optional.

Deadly fires, carbon monoxide poisoning and expensive chimney repairs are serious consequences associated with neglected chimney maintenance.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends all fireplaces, chimneys, flues and venting systems be inspected at least once a year by a pro.

■ Flush your water heater: Generally speaking, water heaters are fairly reliable, so they usually aren’t top of mind. But flushing your water heater periodically can prevent leaks and promote efficiency.

“Hiring a professional for fall maintenance tasks like these is a great idea,” Ingram says. “Use a resource such as Cost Guide to research the average price of a project in your zip code before hiring a pro.”

To use Cost Guide and find a professional, visit www.HomeAdvisor.com.

NEWS FROM CLOSET SOLUTIONS

Closet Solutions brings organization home

By Shana Raley-Lusk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fast and efficient service also sets the company apart.

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

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

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• OCTOBER 7, 2013 • Shopper news

ABSOLUTE AUCTION Sat., Oct. 26 • 10 AM, 121 Honey Ridge Way, Knoxville, TN 37924 Exquisite all brick, 2-story condo located in Trentville Ridge conveniently located within minutes to Interstate in the Carter Community 2-story, end unit, approx. 2,880 SF. Hosting 3BR & 3 full BAs. MBR on main.

The kit hosts a generous amount of Gallery maple cabinets w/all appliances. Downstairs is a home of its own! Having kitchenette, all open to LR/den, spacious BR. Lg mechanics rm for extra stg. A full BA w/ shower/tub. Front entrance gar opens into foyer area at laundry rm, full overhead stg. Complete w/ADT sec sys, gas hot water heater, gas pack heat/air sys, 1 unit up & 1 unit down. Property taxes are $1508. Built in 2006. HOA fees are $75.00/mo which include Associations Insurance & Ground Maintenance.

OPEN HOUSE ON REAL ESTATE ONLY - TUESDAYS OCT 15 & 22, 5-7 PM Terms: The successful high bidder on this property will be required to sign the Real Estate Purchase Agreement immediately upon conclusion of the bidding & will make an earnest money deposit of ten percent (10%) of the total sales price. A ten percent (10%) buyers premium will be added to the high bid to establish the total sales price. The balance is to be paid in full at the deed closing. Buyer is to obtain his/her own financing. The contract will not be contingent upon financing. Current taxes will be prorated at the date of closing. Directions: I40 to exit 398 Asheville Hwy to left on Strawberry Plains. Trentville Ridge Development on right. Follow auction signs.

ABSOLUTE AUCTION Tues., Oct., 29, 12 NOON • Dunsmore Lane, Corryton TN 37721 AUCTION CONDUCTED ON SITE 16.77 beautiful acres. Auction will be conducted on site. Prime location just off Washington Pike within minutes to interstate & shopping. It would make a nice mini farm or great opportuity for developing. Currently zoned residential. Approx 10 acres is cleared & 6+ acres of woodland. Directions: From interstate N 640 take Washington Pike exit to left. Turn right onto Wahsington Pike at red light in front of Target. Continue on Wahsington Pike to right on Dunsmore Lane. Follow auction signs.

Terms: The successful high bidder on this property will be required to sign the Real Estate Purchase Agreement immediately upon conclusion of the bidding and will make an earnest money deposit of ten percent (10%) of the total sales price. A ten percent (10%) buyers premium will be added to the high bid to establish the total sales price. The balance is to be paid in full at the deed closing. Buyer is to obtain his/her own financing. The contract will not be contingent upon financing. Current taxes will be prorated at the date of closing.

A bit of extra thought and planning goes a long way when creating the perfect backdrop for family entertaining. Photo provided by Carol Raley Interiors

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t has been said time and time again that home is where the heart is. This is especially true when it comes to family and togetherness. The home is where we create so many cherished memories with friends and loved ones. Therefore, it is important to put a little extra time and consideration into the living areas of the home since they often function as the gathering place for everyday and special occasions.

The first step in the creative process should always be some careful planning.

“One of the most important things to do first when planning any room or area in the home that will be used heavily by the whole

family is to determine traffic flow and activity zones, such as conversation areas, media viewing and tech areas,” says Carol Raley, local interior designer. “This will enable you then to establish furniture layout.”

Once the planning process is complete, it is on to the next step which is adding furniture and fi xtures as well as personal touches.

“Furniture should be in scale for the space in which it is to be placed, with room for a table or surface near each piece for drinks, remotes, and light-

ing,” Carol says.

Be sure to take your lifestyle into consideration when making these selections. For instance, if you entertain often and need to accommodate a large number of guests, it is important to maximize your seating options.

The planning process will vary slightly depending on which area of the home you are working on.

Though the basic considerations will be similar, some areas require special attention during the design portion of the project. Many

homeowners are now including specialized media rooms in their homes in order to create a special space for family entertainment.

“For a dedicated media room, sound insulation is important to keep noise in other parts of the home to a minimum. (In a theater room I designed), which was created in a previously unfinished basement, the walls were insulated and then covered with decorative fabric panels inside decorative mouldings,” Carol says.“This treatment was not only functional,

but beautiful as well.”

It is also critical to take some time to research which television and sound equipment best fits your needs and budget. Seating choices are also key in achieving the look you want. For those looking to create a true movie theater feel, stadium seating is a great option. If a more casual look is your goal, a comfortable sectional can even be a great affordable choice.

As with any home improvement project, personal style and budget play

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

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Consign To Design...Your Brand Spanking Used Superstore I think most people would be surprised by just who buys and sells in today’s upscale furniture consignment marketplace.

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pscale furniture consignment has captured the interest of a growing number of Americans. Like purchasing a new automobile, who wants to take the huge drop in trade-in value on a brand new car when it’s driven off the dealership lot? Furniture is very much the same. Savvy shoppers are allowing someone else to take the depreciation while they take advantage of savings of 50% or more on gently used furniture and home accessories. We call it brand spanking

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used. If you’re contemplating consigning furniture, it’s best to take photos of your items first. We can then help you determine the best strategy for selling your furniture.

Should you have an entire household of furniture, we can usually make arrangements to meet with you privately.

If you’re buying, shop early and often for the best selection. As I already mentioned, popular items often are sold as quickly as they are placed in inventory. Buying or selling, Consign To Design’s 10,000 square feet of showroom space provides motivated sellers and very receptive buyers the

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

ing their garb, mounted flat-screen televisions will ensure you don’t miss a minute of your favorite show. Other ornate laundry facilities include a space for your laptop for the most serious multitasking individuals.

Laundry room meets entertainment center

The traditional topload washer has received a welldeserved makeover. New technology has enabled that familiar washer you grew up with to be considered high-efficiency (HE) and is the fastest growing category in home laundry

High-efficiency topload washers

Newly constructed homes are starting to include laundry rooms with all the bells and whistles.

For those wanting to be entertained while fold-

appliances. Though HE models typically cost more upfront, consumers can save money over the life of the product because they use less energy and water.

These washers, such as the GE HE topload washer, spin clothes at a higher speed, thus removing more moisture. This cuts down on time and energy used with a dryer. For more information, visit www.geappliances.com.

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dole out the right amount of detergent based on soil level, fabric and cycle type.

The feature can even store up to a two-month supply of laundry detergent and softener inside the washer.

A built-in stain removal guide tackles common clothing stains such as oil, grass and dirt, while a steam option relaxes fabric and helps loosen set-in stains.

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

carbon, are gaining popularity.

Dispensing and stain removal advancements High-tech features, such h as GE SmartDispense,

Utility sinks are a must for laundry rooms of larger families or for those outdoorsy individuals who tend to get a little dirty.

Many new sinks offer soap dispensers, while higherend versions offer a handsfree option for both the dispenser and the faucet.

Some models even include spa-type water jets with special settings that blast stains and debris from garments based on the nature of the fabric.

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• OCTOBER 7, 2013 • Shopper news

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aving trouble keeping your home comfortable yearround? You’re not alone. The average mid-size U.S. home has a staggering half mile of gaps and cracks that outside air, including dust and allergens, can infiltrate and that inside, conditioned air can leak out of, according to the Air Barrier Association of America.

Just as you wouldn’t want to leave a window open in winter or summer, you don’t want to let gaps and small holes around windows, doors, plumbing penetrations and electrical outlets go unaddressed.

By doing some straightforward air sealing and insulating projects around the home, homeowners can typically save up to 30 percent on home energy costs, according to the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET). Even if you’re not that handy, you’re in luck.

Sealing your home is as simple as knowing your 1,2,3’s and ABC’s.

All you need to get started: ■ One sealant: An inexpensive product can do the trick. Opt for a versatile sealant, such as Great Stuff Insulating Foam Sealant, to tackle a series of sealing projects around the home.

■ Two Hours: It only takes a couple of hours to seal all those gaps and cracks that cause drafts in your home. Doing so will permanently increase the comfort, performance and energy-efficiency of your house. For a complete home sealing project checklist, visit www.GreatStuff.dow.com/ pdfs/checklist.pdf.

■ Three Locations: Three key locations will be impacted the most by air sealing projects – the attic, basement and central living space.

So where should you start looking? An easy trick to remember is the ABC’s of air sealing:

The average midsize U.S. home has a staggering half mile of gaps

• A is for Attic: The attic is one of the main places in the home you’re likely to lose heat. So in addition to adding insulation, seal around the attic door to help keep air from escaping. You’ll keep heat inside your living space and make your family comfortable yearround by sealing the attic tightly to prevent drafts.

• B is for Basement: It’s damp, dark and cold, and often one of the largest air leakage culprits in the home. It’s also the most accessible, making it an excellent place to start sealing to prevent cooler air from seeping into the rest of your house.

• C is for Central Living Areas: Don’t neglect the most trafficked areas of your house where you eat, sleep, watch TV and

hang out. Fill the gaps and cracks in your living spaces – including around electrical outlets and plumbing penetrations – to prevent drafts throughout the year that directly impact the comfort of the home.

By sealing plumbing penetrations with sealants like Great Stuff Insulating Foam Sealants, homeowners can begin to see financial returns after less than half a month, saving $45 annually, according to a recent study conducted by Dow Building Solutions and DR Nelson & Associates.

By following easy steps to seal your home, you can put a little extra spending money in your pocket and increase the overall comfort, performance and energy efficiency of your home.

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