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VOL. 6, NO. 5
JANUARY 30, 2012
GOVERNMENT/POLITICS A4-5 | OUR COLUMNISTS A6-7 | YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS A8-9 | BUSINESS A10 | HEALTH & LIFESTYLES SECTION B
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By Wendy Smith
The Bearden High School Virtual Enterprise (VE) busi-ness plan presentation team was honored with a recep-tion last week at the Knox-ville Chamber for their recent win at the Tennessee Virtual Enterprise Business Plan Competition. The Chamber, along with Pellissippi State Community College and the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TS-BDC), surprised the team by providing 13 airplane tickets so class members can repre-sent the state at the interna-tional VE competition in New York City.
Local offi cials, Bearden administrators and staff, and past and present VE students watched the team present their business plan for Ely-sium Computers, the class’s virtual business. Following the presentation, members of the business community spoke to the students about the rigors of starting a busi-ness in the real world.
Larry Rossini, Knoxville-area director of TSBDC, also serves on the Tennessee VE advisory board. He praised the hard work of the students and their teacher.
“Kathy McCoy is one of the most dedicated, hard-work-ing teachers we’ve had the opportunity to work with.”
TSBDC provides busi-ness counseling to existing and start-up businesses,
Bearden students visit Safety City
BHS VE team gets tickets to NYC
Members of the Bearden High School Virtual Enterprise class rubbed shoulders with local dignitaries at a Knoxville Chamber
event last week. Lucas Marks, Ashley Montgomery, Brittany VanDenBerg, Zach Byrd, Josh Smith, teacher Kathy McCoy, Tyler
Short and Ty Hill met Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett (center). Photo by Wendy Smith
NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ
School board forum
Candidates for the Knox
County school board
from District 3 will
appear at a public forum
hosted by the Cedar
Bluff schools PTSA from
6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday,
Feb. 2, at the Cedar Bluff
Elementary School gym.
Early voting starts
Feb. 15 for the March
6 election. Incumbent
board member Cindy
Buttry is not seeking re-
election. Candidates are
Bobby Edington, Doug
Harris and Gina Oster.
Info: www.cedarbluff es.
knoxschools.org/.
and works with local VE programs by sharing exper-tise in writing and present-ing business plans. Rossini worked with the Bearden team before they traveled to Murfreesboro in December for the state competition and got to know the students.
“This year, Bearden had a really sharp class,” he says. “Lo and behold, they win this thing!”
This is the fi rst year a school from East Tennessee has won the state competi-tion. Middle Tennessee typi-cally dominates the event, says McCoy, because their
VE programs are larger and they have more corporate sponsors.
Tennessee’s VE program is one of the most successful in the country, along with New York and California, she says, and other states now model their programs after Tennes-see’s.
Presentation team mem-bers are Chief Executive Offi cer Lucas Marks, Chief Operating Offi cer Ashley Montgomery, Chief Finan-cial Offi cer Zach Byrd, Pub-lic Relations Director Brit-tany VanDenBerg and Vice President of Marketing Josh
Smith. The students spent hours preparing for the state competition, which included questions from judges.
Byrd and VanDenBerg agree that Rossini helped polish the team’s presenta-tion.
“He had a huge part to play in us winning and get-ting everything right,” says VanDenBerg.
In spite of all their hard work, the team was surprised by the win.
“We didn’t think we’d won. We just looked at each other. Then Mrs. McCoy sort of squeaked,” says Byrd. McCoy
then had to make good on her promise to buy lunch for the team if they got fi rst place.
After some reveling, the presentation team has gotten back to work. The New York competition is March 26-29.
“Now we’re ready to just go and do our best,” says Van-DenBerg. “If we don’t win, we’ll know we’ve put forth all we can.”
Mayor Tim Burchett, a Bearden alumnus, congratu-lated the team on its victory.
“It makes me swell with pride just to know that Bearden High School folks have done so well.”
Safety instructor Lynn
Moore tells pedestri-
ans Halle Ashick, Charli
Crawford, Marie Brown
and Kieran Allen to wait
for bicyclist Alli Stahlman
to wave them on before
crossing the street. This is
part of many safety lessons
these Bearden Elementary
students received at Safety
City on Jan. 26. Instructor
Joyce Minter prepared the
cyclists by telling them,
“Practice putting your
helmet on tight because if
you have a crash, it helps to
protect your head. We wear
our helmets because it’s
the law. Always make sure
you have your helmet on.”
Bearden Elementary 2nd grader
Alli Stahlman drives the miniature
police car at Knoxville’s Safety City. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com
A tip of the hatBob Bonfardin fi nds a
black hat at Goodwill
in Bearden. “It’s like a
senior center,” he says
of the store.
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A-2 • JANUARY 30, 2012 • BEARDEN SHOPPER-NEWS community
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Twenty years ago, I could never have imagined how of-ten the phrase, “When I was your age …” would fall out of my mouth when I became a parent. I pull this one out whenever my son complains about driving his hail-rav-aged Honda: “When I was your age, I didn’t have a car, and I felt lucky if I got to drive my mother’s Oldsmobile.”
Here’s one that pops up when someone wants to add an activity to the fam-ily calendar: “When I was your age, we just rode our bikes around the neighbor-hood and played kickball on the street. We didn’t have all these fancy teams.”
This is true. My parents would have laughed out loud at the notion of prac-ticing a sport for hours each week, then travelling to out-of-town games or com-
Susan Shular, Judy Linn, Fran Scheidt, Danene Doto, Fulvia Galli and Bobbie Daniels belt out a
tune at an open house for Smoky Mountain Harmony Show Chorus, which practices weekly at
First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The barbershop-style group is looking for women who
really enjoy singing, says assistant director Anna Miller. Most performances are paid shows, but
the group also provides community service and competes. “We are excited to be working on
new music and building our membership,” says Miller. Info: Nancy Torrence, 521-6975.
The game we can’t aff ord to lose
petitions on weekends. But, like most West Knoxville parents, I have one of those driven athletes living under my roof.
Let’s face it, we’re com-petitive people. We so much want to see our kids win that we’ll drive down the in-terstate and spend the night at a Hampton Inn so we can watch them beat kids from other states. And we feel good about it because all the effort will surely lead to a college scholarship, right?
It’s tough to reconcile our competitive nature with
how our students are doing in school.
Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre said during his re-cent State of the Schools ad-dress, that only 47 percent of Knox County’s 3rd graders scored profi cient or better on reading and English/lan-guage arts on TCAPS. An-other sobering statistic is that only 38 percent of high school freshman currently graduate in four years with a score of 21 or better on the ACT.
What would happen if we wanted to see our kids win at school as badly as we want to see them win on the fi eld? It would require a major cul-tural shift for us to convince ourselves, as well as our children, that education is more important than a win-ning season. Our kids would have to hit the books, rather than the ball, and we’d have to shout, “Hang in there! You can do it!” at homework time instead of halftime.
Don’t worry. I’ve heard there are academic scholar-ships, too.
Liz Nother, (right) executive vice president of Goodwill Indus-
tries of Knoxville, shares a laugh with retail store customer Bob
Bonfardin. When he’s not fl y fi shing, Bonfardin enjoys hunting
for bargains, like the black hat he bought for his daughter. “It’s
like a senior center,” he says of the store. The Volunteer Income
Tax Assistance program provides tax help to low and moder-
ate-income families 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Satur-
day until April 15 at the Bearden Goodwill. And don’t throw
away that suit or tablecloth just because it’s stained. Donate
it at one of the 40 local dry cleaners who are participating in
Goodwill’s Wear and Share campaign. Info: 588-8567.
Amanda Skelton, Flossie McNabb, Lynnea McHenry, Jean Bonnyman and Kathy Wright of Bookaholics Anonymous discuss “Evi-
dence of Things Unseen” by Marianne Wiggins at Union Avenue Books. The author spoke at a Friends of the Library event last
week, and several members of the group attended. Wiggins was living in London when she wrote the book, which is set in
Knoxville and Oak Ridge, and this was her fi rst visit to the area. The group will discuss “The Kitchen Daughter,” written by Jael
McHenry, daughter of Lynnea, in February. Bookaholics Anonymous meets at noon on fourth Wednesdays at Union Avenue
Books. New members are welcome. Photos by Wendy Smith
BEARDEN NOTESDowntown Speak-■
ers Club meets 11:45 a.m. every Monday at TVA West Towers, 9th fl oor, room 225. Currently accepting new members. Info: Call Jerry Adams, 202-0304.
UT Toastmasters ■ Club meets noon every Tuesday at the Knoxville Convention Center on Henley Street in room 218. Currently accepting new members. Info: Call Sara Martin, 603-4756.
West Knox Lions ■ Club meets 7 p.m. each fi rst and third Monday at Shoney’s on Lovell Road.
West Knoxville ■ Kiwanis Club meets 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Shoney’s on Walker Springs Road.
COMMUNITY CLUBS
The West Knox Toastmaster ■
Club meets 6:30 p.m. each
Thursday at Middlebrook Pike
UMC, 7324 Middlebrook Pike.
Now accepting new members.
Info: Ken Roberts, 680-3443.
Knoxville Writers Guild ■
will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday,
Feb. 2, at the Laurel Theater.
Irish novelist and playwright
Glenn Meade will discuss his
book “The Second Mes-
siah.” A $2 donation will be
requested at the door. Info:
www.knoxvillewritersguild.
org.
Lucinda Heatherly Tent #3 ■
Daughters of the Union
Veterans of the Civil War
will meet 1 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 4, at the East Tennessee
History Center. William Hardy
and Lisa Oakley will present a
program about the National
History Day competition. Info:
494-7785.
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Food council promotes health
By Sandra Clark
Do you favor local veggies and meat over food from China? How about fair pric-es across affl uent and poor-er neighborhoods? Want healthier school lunches?
The Food Policy Council meets at 10 a.m. each third Tuesday at 2247 Western Ave., to discuss these issues and more. Council reps vis-ited the County Commission last week at the invitation of member and Commissioner Amy Broyles.
Commissioner (and heart surgeon) Richard Briggs claimed to be the “only one (on the dais) who has sat at a farmers market, trying to sell merchandise.” Briggs is a bee keeper and raises blueberries and fruit in an orchard on his farm.
“How do prices com-pare?” he asked.
Stephanie Welch said prices at a chain grocery store are lower than at a farmers market because of economies of scale, depend-ing on the item, but increas-ing costs of transportation and labor may erase that ad-vantage. The average potato travels 1,800 miles to reach our table, she said.
Welch, who works for the Knox County Health De-partment, said studies show the lowest income sector of our community pays $20 more for the same basket of groceries.
Senior community to host Iwo Jima remembrance
Echo Ridge retirement community invites local veterans and the general public to a remembrance of the Battle of Iwo Jima at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4,
at 8458 Gleason Drive.Iwo Jima, site of the
famous fl ag-raising photo by Joe Rosenthal, was a pivotal one-month battle between the United States and Japan during World War II. February marks the 67th anniversary.
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tribute by hosting a com-plimentary chef-prepared lunch with specialty desserts followed by a remembrance video at 1:45 p.m. There is no cost to attend, but space is limited.
RSVP by calling Echo Ridge at 769-0111.
Vote countingat Bluegrass
By Betty Bean
Before Knox County Democrats can realistically think about growing their party, somebody needs to get a handle on who and where the Democrats are, says Chris Foell, Democrat-ic precinct chair in Blue-grass and featured speaker last week at a joint meeting of the 3rd and 4th District Democrats.
Foell is a chemist by profession and a serious cruncher of political num-bers who has studied elec-tion results in Bluegrass, the largest precinct in the 4th County Commission District.
He went back to 2004 and took an especially close look at the 2006 elections.
“I wanted to see how Democrats voted across dif-ferent kinds of elections and across all political environ-ments, from dogcatcher to president,” he said.
Foell came up with bench-marks for the vote in Blue-grass, with 6 percent being the “absolute rock bottom Democratic hard core.” The 2010 mayoral race, when Democrat Ezra Maze got 150 votes out of 2,400 when he ran against Republican Tim Burchett, represents that bedrock line, he said.
“It can’t get much more rock bottom than that.”
On the other hand, the 2006 gubernatorial gen-eral election saw incum-bent Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen setting the high water mark, getting two-thirds of the vote – virtu-ally all Democrats and half of the Republicans voted Democratic.
Four years later, the Democrats plummeted back to earth with gubernatorial candidate Mike McWherter. Swimming against a strong state and national Repub-lican tide, McWherter got 12 percent of the Bluegrass vote against GOP standard-bearer Bill Haslam. This trend was replicated by the 88 percent of Bluegrass vot-ers who supported U.S. Rep. Jimmy Duncan’s re-election run against little-known challenger Dave Hancock.
The 2011 special election to fi ll the 6th District sena-torial seat vacated by Jamie Woodson gave Foell an op-portunity to test his hypoth-
By the numbers
esis. Democratic candidate Gloria Johnson ran unop-posed in the primary and got 8 percent of the vote, which Foell considered good corroboration for the 6 per-cent “rock bottom” baseline level.
He then decided to make some predictions based on the numbers of voters whose tendencies (“strong Demo-crats,” “leaning Democrats,” etc.) he had identifi ed and estimated Johnson’s “upside potential” against Republi-can Becky Duncan Massey.
“If I saw any evidence of Democratic voting behavior, like voting in a Democratic primary, this is a vote Gloria could get,” he said.
Based on historic vot-ing patterns, he fi gured her core support at 20.5 percent with an upside of 25.5 per-cent and made an optimistic prediction that she’d get 150 votes in Bluegrass against the better-known, better-funded Massey. Johnson outperformed that predic-tion by getting 30.5 percent of the early vote.
She got 36.35 percent of the Election Day vote with a fi nal tally of 32.87 per-cent (189 of 575 votes cast). Foell had predicted 150 out of 600.
“In many cases, we wave our arms and paint these broad generalizations. We can do that, but until we start breaking down and targeting our voters, it’s only then we’re going to develop strategies in Knox County.”
Chris Foell
By Sandra Clark
A PTA mom who current-ly works for Knox County Schools is a candidate for school board from District 3.
Gina Oster says she will resign from her position as a special education aide if elected. Oster has been involved with PTSA for 16 years and won the legisla-tive chair of the year for Tennessee PTA in 2000.
Her three sons have gone through Knox County Schools, and Oster currently serves as parliamentarian of the Karns High PTSA. She is a Karns High graduate.
“PTA brings a huge ad-vantage to the schools – both fi nancial and for teach-er morale,” she said.
Incumbent board mem-ber Cindy Buttry attended Oster’s kickoff and is helping her on issues. “It’s important to let the community know what’s going on and also to embrace our schools,” Os-ter said. “People should feel needed and wanted.”
Of her work with CDC students at Cedar Bluff Ele-mentary School, Oster says, “These kids love you and you fall in love with them. It’s hard work, but awesome. Very rewarding.”
Although she’s been a
Stanton and Gina Oster with their children (back) Alexander, 18; Stanton, 19; and Matt, 15. Photo submitted
part of the school system as a volunteer and employee, Oster says the system must be willing to change, even though it’s not always com-fortable. KCS must be “more creative” with the budget.
If elected, she says she will “be in those (school) buildings as much as they want me to be. … The only way I can intelligently make decisions is to have maxi-mum information.”
Just as teachers are being held accountable, Oster says public offi cials must be held accountable for their votes and decisions.
She feels communica-tion is being lost within the school community. “Board members should work within
their districts to get morale back up. The school board needs to be able to talk with principals.” She sees her job as a board member to “be a liaison with Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre.
“I’m looking forward to serving. It would be an honor to do this. I believe in Knox County Schools and want to see it grow and improve so we can keep our best and brightest (students) employed here.”
District 3 includes all Ce-dar Bluff schools, Bearden Middle, Ridgedale, West Haven and Norwood Li-brary. Other candidates in the March 6 election are Doug Harris and Bobby Ed-dington.
Oster enters school board race
KCS to break groundfor new school
Offi cials will break ground for a new elementa-ry school at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at 1889 Thunderhead Road in Northshore Town Center.
The 128,500 sq. ft. school will hold 1,200 students and should open in August 2013.
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Personal protection spe-cialist Tom Patire, billed as America’s leading personal safety expert, spoke to a group of parents about bullying and other child safety issues last Thursday at the Jubilee Ban-quet Facility in Powell.
The money Gloria Ray makes has set tongues wag-ging and fi ngers pointing.
Gloria Ray takes her case to County Commission. Photo by S. Clark
Salary debate shifts from
‘how much’ to ‘who leaked’
That’s because $405,000 a year is a lot of money. New York money, except in Knoxville.
It comes from the hotel/motel tax – 45 percent of Knox County’s take and 5 percent more than state law mandates they hand over for tourism promotion. It’s a handsome sum that goes to the Knoxville Tourism & Sports Corporation, of which Ray is founder and CEO. And it’s money that a bunch of other nonprofi t or-ganizations devoutly believe they could put to better use.
They will have the oppor-tunity to make their case during upcoming city/coun-ty budget cycles. But they better bring their A-game, because, as she demonstrat-ed last week, they’ll be play-ing on Ray’s court.
Has that home court ad-vantage been neutralized by chumming up the water with a hot mess of rumors just be-fore budget hearings begin?
Maybe. A $400K salary, even though about half of it comes from incentive bo-nuses earned by meeting prescribed goals, is bound to cause resentment. Especial-ly when (and I’ll echo County Commissioner Amy Broyles here) it’s a woman making it. Checking out the comment sections on local media sites should remove any doubt about that proposition.
Think back 15 years. What happened in the era of Tom Ingram, who became the CEO of something called the Knox Area Chamber Partner-ship (into which he unsuc-cessfully attempted to force Ray’s Sports Corporation)?
Was there talk about his $200,000 a year base salary (plus perks we never fi gured out) to do stuff like warn us that downtown was doomed unless we agreed to foot the bill for a space-age planetar-ium funhouse guaranteed to catapult us into something called the 4th Dimension? (Seriously. He said that.)
Was there grumbling about the $12,500 a month he collected for six months after he departed to explore opportunities elsewhere?
Yes, but nothing like the feeding frenzy of Gloria gos-sip that is now out in the open. In the epicenter of the
blame blowback launched by Ray’s defenders stands my Shopper-News colleague, former Mayor and Ambas-sador to Poland Victor Ashe, who clashed with her back in the day when she chaired the board of his ancient bête noir, KUB.
Ashe, however, says he had nothing to do with any of it:
“Focus should be on the issues themselves and how little Board oversight there is at KTSC ... not on who started the pay issue which was not me by any stretch of the imagination. Since public
money (hotel/motel tax) is the major source of funding, it is valid for the public to be informed. When I learned of Ray’s $400K it had already been circulating for months. There has been a crescendo of comment which has been self-generated.” – Victor.
So. Whoever is taking aim, the issue of whether Gloria Ray deserves the money she makes has nailed a big old bull’s-eye right in the middle of her back.
And in case somebody misses the target, long knives are available.
There is lots of talk about Gloria Ray. She made the Charlie Daniel cartoon as Gloria Pay over her $405,000 annual salary. Jack Neely lampooned her cleverly as Gloria in Excelsius. Jack McElroy called for more ac-countability.
Where’s the
board oversight?
It is hard to defend such an excessive salary. Sev-eral things stand out in this situation. Ray’s salary has stunned most area observ-ers. No one imagined that it was more than $400,000 a year and has been for sev-eral years. Apparently her own board members did not know and never asked what she was paid. Their perfor-mance would not be part of a best practices seminar for nonprofi t boards.
Ray should know that her pay is subject to public scru-tiny due to the 990 IRS forms which the Sports Corpora-tion must fi le. Furthermore, most of its funding comes from public money which is the hotel/motel tax. She and the board should know that receiving such a high salary would embarrass the corpo-ration she worked for when it became public. It has brought an unneeded spotlight on her and KTSC which has dimin-ished their public standing.
Her board, which includes many able and respected citi-zens, has been caught mostly unawares and they look ill informed when they say they did not know her sal-ary. Board members of any for-profi t or nonprofi t group ought to know what their CEO’s salary is and annually vote on it. It is unclear if the
executive committee even voted on it. The board should take a remedial course on fi duciary responsibility and then practice it.
It is also unclear how much time Ray spends in Knoxville. She does not take annual leave time to attend her second $90,000 a year job as a board member of Blue Cross when it meets in Chattanooga.
Next week■ the city will advertise to fi ll the Don-na Young greenways coor-dinator position which will be renamed greenways and parks coordinator. Former City Council member Char-lie Thomas may be an appli-cant. He has been a longtime greenways advocate and Rog-ero supporter.
Rogero ■ spokesperson Jesse Mayshark also tells me that the tree replacement budget will be recommended to go from $40,000 a year to $80,000 assuming council approval in the next bud-get. While this is good news, much more will be needed to replace the trees on city prop-erty killed in the last ma-jor storm and replace those which annually die. A “green” city will want to stress trees in its city budget for medians, parks and greenways. The city tree budget over the past several years was inadequate to stay even with the normal tree death rate, let alone ma-jor wind and hail storms.
Chris Irwin■ fi led his lawsuit against TVA on Jan. 23 in federal court. He is protesting TVA barring him from a public hearing be-cause he wore red paint on his face. Irwin claims viola-tion of his First Amendment rights and seeks $50,000 in damages. Amazing that TVA tries to enforce a dress code for its public hearings. No other public agency tries to do such.
Personal safety expert Tom Patire speaks to a group of parents about bullying and other child safety issues last Thursday in Powell. Photo by Greg Householder
Safety expert talks bullying
“bullying” under the law.Patire said parents must
be involved with their kids and listen to their children. If the situation involves the school (and it will almost al-ways be school related) then the school must be involved.
Kids are the most vulner-
Greg Householder
The seminar, which in-cluded separate activities for kids, was sponsored by the Knoxville Tae Kwon Do Academy.
As Patire gave tips to par-ents, kids played “Know and Go” and “See and Flee” in an-other part of the building.
Patire, a resident of New Jersey, discussed bullying and pedophilia in general terms and stayed away from any specifi c mention of Ten-nessee’s anti-bullying stat-
utes, local school district policy or the controversial proposals to amend the state’s anti-bullying laws.
Tennessee has had its an-ti-bullying law on the books since 2005. The law does not defi ne “bullying” and leaves it up to the local school dis-tricts to do so. Knox County Schools states: “Harass-ment, intimidation or bul-lying means any act that substantially interferes with a student’s educational ben-efi ts, opportunities or per-formance,” and then goes on to differentiate between acts that happen on school prop-erty and those that do not.
There is a move to amend the current state law by pro-tecting freedom of speech if a student speaks out against something for religious rea-sons. For example, if a student spoke out against homosexu-ality in a civil, nonthreatening manner because of religious beliefs, that speech would be protected and not considered
able to bullying at ages 13-17, he said. Attacks against them on websites or through social media hurt most because at these ages kids care a lot about what others say about them.
Patire advised that there are four distinct steps that parents must follow: 1) dis-cuss the situation with the al-leged bully’s parents (usually in the presence of school ad-ministrators); 2) failing that, inform the school adminis-tration that they have three days to resolve the issue; 3) failing that, involve the po-lice; 4) and fi nally, if all else fails, bring a civil lawsuit.
Patire also discussed ways to protect kids from pedophiles, providing demo-graphic information about victims of pedophiles and pe-dophiles themselves.
The evening wrapped up with a demonstration by the Knoxville Tae Kwon Do Acad-emy demonstration team and some hands-on personal de-fense tips by Patire.
Magnet modifi cations on board agenda
Fresh off a two-day re-treat with the Knox County Commission, the school board will meet twice this week. The work session will begin at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, in the boardroom
of the Andrew Johnson Building. The regular meeting will begin at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the main assembly room of the City County Building.
Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre will recommend three “budget neutral” changes to the KCS magnet
program. He may recom-mend additional changes when there is “greater clar-ity” for the 2013 budget and beyond.
For now, McIntyre wants to open the communica-tions academy at Fulton High School to all Knox County students, to add art
to the STEM Academy at Green Elementary and to study the effectiveness of all magnet programs.
Both meetings will be broadcast live on Comcast Cable Channel 10, AT&T U-verse Channel 99 and streamed live at www.knoxschools.org/.R. Larry Smith
Sherry Witt
Witt and WitlessRepublican offi ceholders Sherry Witt
and R. Larry Smith tore into each other last week as Smith called representatives of County Technical Assistance Service (CTAS) to appear before County Commis-sion to explain certifi cation and bonuses.
Witt, the county’s register of deeds, said she was “embarrassed for Knox County.” Smith, she said, had “put out information that’s just not true.”
Smith had said on television that the Hamilton County trustee paid only a $200 bonus to each CTAS certifi ed staffer. Witt said she called the trustee who said he’d “never heard of Larry Smith.”
Later, Smith said he had confused Ham-ilton County (home of Chattanooga) with Hamblen County (home of Morristown). And Smith stood his ground, saying the $3,000 local bonuses are too high.
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Dr. Jim McIntyre ended his fi rst State of the Schools address to a standing ova-tion, but the crowd at Gresh-am Middle School was too small and the unrest among teachers too pronounced.
At the Shopper-News education roundtable: (front) Dr. Carin Neitzel, Rebecca Klinkerman, Kaitlyn McMurtrie, Maloriee Wagle, Shop-per reporter Wendy Smith, Darlene Justice; (back) Dr. Kathy Fitzgerald, school board member Indya Kincannon, Dr. Sean Durham, Katherine Sugue, Andrea Wheeler, Dr. Mary Jane Moran, Shopper editor Sandra Clark and Anne Miller Stott. Photo by Jake Mabe
Afterwards, this news-paper hosted dinner for several students and pro-fessors from UT’s Depart-ment of Child and Fam-ily Studies, which prepares teachers for preschool through grade 3.
Many of the students had recently completed in-ternships in Knox County Schools and were quick to voice teacher concerns about the rapid changes un-derway.
Evaluations have in-
creased from once every fi ve years to three or four times per year and tenure can be revoked after two years of low evaluations.
All of a sudden a solid job has become a lot less secure.
While the professors felt free to talk (tenure still reigns at UT), the students were hesitant. After all, they’re fi nishing up fi ve or six years of college and need to get hired.
The comments ranged from anger about “scripted curriculum” to doubt that McIntyre and the school board understand the depth of teacher morale.
“Helping children devel-op a love of reading is very different from literacy,” said one.
“The verdict is still out on this approach (to learning),” said Dr. Mary Jane Moran. “We know the (previous) sys-tem produced you and you and you,” she said, pointing around the table. “It produced
Improving schools
Bill Gates and Steve Jobs.”Moran said she won’t
change her teacher train-ing based on current eval-
uation models. Dr. Sean Durham agreed: “What we teach is based on solid re-search and a depth of theo-
ry. … We teach a whole child philosophy. We know those things are important.”
Shopper-News writers
Jake Mabe and Wendy Smith sat in on the educators’ round-table. You will see follow-up articles in future editions.
GOSSIP AND LIES
State of the UnionBarack Obama:■ “No bailouts, no
handouts, no cop-outs.”Lamar Alexander:■ “The state of the
union is – they’ve been in charge, they’ve made it worse and we can do better.”
Charter ReviewMayor Tim Burchett (aside) on his se-
lection of political outsiders: “A little anarchy is good. It lets the rest of us go on about our business.”
Knox Chamber at County Commission:Rhonda Rice:■ “Tough times mean
harder work.”Doug Lawler:■ “Empty boxes mean
opportunity.”R. Larry Smith: ■ (aside) “They’re
paid whether they sell anything or not.”
Gloria Ray at County Commission:“I don’t set my compensation, but I grate-
fully receive it and work hard to earn it.”“No property taxes or wheel taxes or
sales taxes or entertainment taxes” fund the Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corpora-tion.
“When the KTSC was formed, we saw a better model. It’s a very competitive and ag-gressive model and we’re rewarded based on results.”
Employee certifi cationCommissioner Mike Brown:■ “It’s
like a jake leg preacher versus a doctor of di-vinity. All employees should be certifi ed.”
Commissioner Amy Broyles:■ “Jake leg preacher? Hmmm. I guess we don’t have those in the Unitarian Church.”
UpcomingRegister of Deeds Sherry Witt■
will speak to the Fountain City Republican Club at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at Shoney’s on Broadway. Dinner is at 6. Info: Michele Carringer, 247-5756.
West Knox Republican Club■ will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, at Red Lob-ster on Kingston Pike.
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TALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West
This is not a directive for how to remember Joe Pa-terno. It is mere insight
from an old rival who became a friend.
John Majors says those who really knew Joe will revere his memory. Outsiders who judge the Penn State tragedy are likely to reach mixed conclusions.
For some, the old coach who died last week will forever be saddled with the charge of not doing enough to stop the Jerry Sandusky scandal. Joe said he wished he had done more.
Paterno will bear the blame for not seeing or hearing any-thing, for offering ignorance as an excuse, for not grasping the horror of child rape, for gingerly handing off the problem and los-ing his voice.
Others who almost wor-shipped him, who bowed to Jo-ePa as king of the Happy Valley kingdom, will go right on believ-ing he was the greatest, unfairly blamed and shabbily mistreated, cast out as a commoner after all he had done. Sixty-one years, 409 victories, library, spiritual center. Some still weep.
Majors says he does not have all the facts. He will not pass judgment. He does hope what happened will be but a chapter and not the whole book.
The two did not know each other when Majors, new coach at Iowa State, phoned to ask Pater-no’s opinion of tear-away jerseys.
“He didn’t know what I was talking about. It was a short con-versation.”
They got acquainted when Majors became coach at Pitt. They infrequently crossed paths in recruiting.
“Maybe three or four times, in a hallway or parking lot, in four years.”
Sometimes they attended the same dinner or civic event.
“I didn’t want to get to know him,” said Majors. “I wanted to beat him.”
Penn State had enjoyed a de-cade of dominance. Majors soon built the Panthers to a competi-tive equal.
“On the day after Thanksgiv-ing, 1976, Coach Paterno and I met for the pregame greeting. He had read that Bill Battle had resigned at Tennessee. He said it was apparent that Tennessee would come after me.
“He said he hoped I wouldn’t go, that I had brought the rivalry back to what it ought to be.”
Indeed, Three Rivers Stadium was rocking. National TV was there for the show. The fi rst half was 7-7. Majors made an adjust-ment, to an unbalanced line, Tony Dorsett at fullback instead of tail-back in the I-formation. On his fi rst carry in the third quarter, Tony went up the gut for 35 and a touchdown. Pitt won and went on to the national championship.
Paterno never said anything else about Majors staying at Pitt. When John belatedly returned, the rivalry was gone again.
Majors and Paterno started to become friends in 1978. Nike, pushing in the shoe business, signed them and others for clinics, 100 pair of free cleats for teams, $15,000 and a classy cruise or re-treat week for coaches.
John and Mary Lynn Majors shared a condo with Joe and Sue Paterno at St. Thomas.
“Joe’s clothes were three days late in arriving. I am a notorious
Paterno and Majors
Joe Paterno and John Majors circa 1974. Photo from “You Can Go Home Again” by Johnny Majors and Ben Byrd, Rutledge Hill Press, 1986.
overpacker. I had three extra of everything. It so happened we were both 34 in the waist, 31 in-seam, 42 regular jacket, 10 1/2 shoes. For years, Joe told the story that those were the three best-dressed days of his life.”
Paterno often told another Majors story, about the 1971 Penn State game at Tennessee, a 31-11 victory for the Vols on Ma-jors Family Day. Bobby Majors had almost 200 yards in punt and kickoff returns.
Paterno said that the young-er Majors beat him worse than John ever did. Joe was too polite
to bring up the 1992 Fiesta Bowl. Tennessee, 10 ahead in the third quarter, fell to 25 behind in less than eight minutes. Oh my.
Word spilled out that Paterno, on occasion, liked a sip of Jack Daniels, featured product from Lynchburg, John’s hometown. He arranged for Paterno to be-come a Tennessee Squire.
Majors respected Paterno’s intelligence and generosity and admired his simple coaching philosophy.
“He didn’t overcoach. He had great players and he let them play. His offense was not fancy
or colorful. He was sound on fundamentals. He threw on third and long. He had 30 years of ex-cellent linebackers. He built the legacy. He earned the respect.”
Majors is obviously sad-dened by the Penn State crash. The hurt runs deeper. John and Mary Lynn will soon share their sympathy with Sue Paterno and maybe exchange a few yarns.
“I said earlier that I didn’t want to know Joe Paterno in the beginning. I was afraid I might like him. I did.”Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is [email protected].
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CONDOLENCESMichael Breeden, 40,
passed away in his home. He attended West High School and worked with his very close friend from chi ldhood, Tyler Farris,
in the excavating business. He is survived by his mother, Linda Jean King Breeden Wagner; sisters, Jan Breeden and Marsha Breeden. Click Funeral Home served the family.
Colin Diamond Dan-iel, 67, formerly of Knoxville, passed away Jan. 12 in Sa-vannah. He was a member of Kerbela Temple and Bur-lington Lodge. An amateur boxer for eight years, he was ranked No. 3 in the world as an amateur welterweight. He was a member of the Ama-teur Boxing Hall of Fame and was an international boxing referee for 33 years. Local survivors include daughter Donise Clemmer and mother and stepfather, “Happy” and Gene Hill. Stevens Mortuary served the Daniel family.
Mildred Marie Makemson Greene, 92,
passed away Jan. 14 at T e n n o v a Residential Hospice. She was a mem-ber of Faith
Fellowship Cumberland Pres-byterian Church. She previ-ously owned and operated a dress shop and cosmetics studio. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Frank Greene. She is survived by her daughter, Jacqwelyn Turner; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Janet Greene; and their fami-lies. Click Funeral Home Far-ragut Chapel served the fam-ily.
Gregg M. Harper, 54 passed away Jan. 17. He a t t e n d e d First Baptist Concord and the Buddy Bradley Sun-day School Class. He founded 47
Sports and co-founded Wa-zoo Sports Inc., a 24/7 cable television network dedicated to high school and small col-lege sports. He served as the Booster Club president of Farragut High School football for two years. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Karen Jessee Harper; daughter, Dr. Lindsay Harper Pounds and husband, Joey Pounds; son, Derek Harper; father, Mal-chom B. Harper and wife, Martha; sister, Stacey Rose and husband Richard. Click Funeral Home served the Harper family.
Janett Ball Spangler King, 98, passed away Jan. 18. She was a mem-ber of First Baptist Con-cord and the Mildred Smith Sun-day School
Class. She owned Spangler Transfer Company in Mid-dlesboro for many years. After moving to Knoxville, she lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Jim Otto. She enjoyed working in the library at Cedar Bluff Primary School with Bonnie Goff as a vol-unteer. Click Funeral Home served the King family.
Carol Jean Lindell, 76, passed away Jan. 13. After relocating to K nox v i l le , she joined the family of Plasma Al-liance Inc. where she
retired after 40 years. She and her husband traveled ex-tensively in the United States and Europe, along with 25 cruises. She is survived by her husband, Gene Lindell; children, Scott Ahlborn and Kimberly Mailoux; Click Fu-neral Home served the Lin-dell family.
Ronald Frederick Price, 77, died Jan. 19 at his
home. He was an ac-complished g y m n a s t c ompet i ng in the Euro-pean Games in 1954 rep-r e s e n t i n g his home
country of Wales. He sang with Capital Chorus in Lon-don and with Knox County Metro in Knoxville. He also enjoyed the Dixie Derby dancers and the Knoxville Gem and Mineral Society. Ron was a founding mem-ber of the West Knoxville Senior Center and was in-strumental in promoting the name Frank Strang Center, after a friend who was also a founder. He was a member of AARP and president of the Cedar Bluff chapter in 1996. He is survived by wife of 55 years, Eileen; daughters, Su-san and Belinda and her hus-band Bill; and their families. Click Funeral Home served the family.
Phillip William Texi-dor, 25, passed away Jan. 12. He was a member of All Saints C a t h o l i c Church and an employee of Roane
County Medical Center Pa-thology Laboratory. Phillip enjoyed making short fi lms and working with his com-puter. Click Funeral Home served the family.
By Theresa Edwards
Grace Baptist Church hosted evangelist Tim Lee on Jan. 22. His message was both inspiring and encouraging.
Lee was a rebellious teen-ager who protested against all authority, including his father, a Baptist minister. He was a born fi ghter and joined the Marine Corps in 1969 to escape the world around him.
His life was changed forever March 8, 1971, as he served in Guang Nam Province, Vietnam. As he was leading his troop on a mine sweep, his last step landed on a 60-pound box mine which he described as feeling “like a miniature volcano.” Before he passed out, he weakly prayed, “On no! … God, not my legs. … Lord … please … God get me home to mom and dad. … I’ll do whatever you want me to do.”
Although Lee lost his legs, he did not lose his life. He writes, “God had taken the legs that had carried me from His will. My running had fi nally ended.” That is
when Lee decided to give his life to the ministry, walking with God.
Instead of dwelling on his disability, Lee uses his abilities to minister. A recent journey took him to India for 10 days where he saw 3,500 lives transformed.
Earlier this month, Lee was in Anchorage, Alaska, where it was 21 below zero and 2,000 people attended services. “I’m glad to be in the warm weather here now,” he said, reminding the congregation to appreciate what they have.
Lee encouraged the group to pray for others around them. “There’s only one thing worse than being lost and that is being lost and not having anyone looking for you,” he said.
To learn more about Grace Baptist Church, at-tend a lunch and a class to “discover Grace” at noon Sunday, Feb. 5, taught by Pastor Ron Stewart and Rob Hammond. To regis-ter: email [email protected] or call 342-3807.
Walking with God
Evangelist Tim Lee speaks at Grace Baptist Church, reading John 4:13-14. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com
CrossCurrents
LynnHutton
I love church signs.I collect them, remember
them (or try to), because they are sometimes thought-provoking, sometimes fun-ny (occasionally uninten-tionally so) and sometimes piercing.
I saw one in Fountain City the other day that caught my attention and
Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” and they said, “Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremi-ah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For fl esh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock, I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.
(Matthew 16: 13-18)
Get me to
the church
because it was one of the “piercing” variety.
It said, “Can we get to church from here?”
It works (in my head, at least) on so many levels!
On the surface, the an-swer is apparent: “Of course you can. The church is right next to the sign! It is right over there – easy to get to.”
I wonder, however, if the “church” in the sign does not mean a building, but a body of people.
There is a church in an-other part of town that I pass three or four times a week that says “(Name of church) meets here at (a certain time) on Sunday mornings.” Their point, I think, is that the build-ing is not the church. The church is the people, and they meet in that building.
Which brings to mind the old question of “Where is my church?” Well, the church of which I am a worshipping participant gathers at a building at 2700 Magnolia Ave. every Sunday morning. The rest
of the time Magnolia Av-enue Church is scattered in the world – busy being the church.
Can we get to the church from here?
There is an even loftier possible meaning of that question. Can we get to the point that we are the church that Jesus calls us to be? Not just a church, but the true, faithful, vibrant, coura-geous Church that confesses Jesus Christ to be her Lord? The Church that follows the path of joy and sacrifi ce, of worship and service, of out-reach and discipleship?
I remember hearing one Christian say, “I’m tired of playing church.” It was a cry for Christian authenticity.
Can we get to be the Church from where we are now? What would that re-quire? How would we have to change? How would I have to change? Am I will-ing to change?
Can we be the Church? True, authentic, daring, faithful, loving?
Can we?piqued my interest. I can’t stop thinking about it,
WORSHIP NOTES
Fundraisers and sales
Highways and By-Ways ■
Ministry will hold a fund-raiser dinner and silent auction 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 544 Broadway, in the fellowship hall. All proceeds will be used in the organization’s homeless ministry to help anyone in need. Info: Penny Carson, 973-0504.
Men’s groupsHardin Valley Church of ■
Christ, 11515 Hardin Valley Road will host a free show-ing of the movie “Coura-geous” at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3. Info: 824-3078.
David Key ■ , an as-sistant professor of history,
will discuss how con-s u m e r i s m and the rise of the “new woman” in the 1920s i m p a c t e d A m e r i c a n culture. His 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 1, lecture is sponsored by Gnosis student organization and is free and open to the public. Info: An-nie Gray, [email protected]/, or Trent Eades, [email protected]/, or 694-6708.
Ed Francisco ■ will read from his ninth book of po-
etry, “Only the Word Gives Us Be-ing,” at 11:50 a.m. Mon-day, Feb. 13, in the Goins B u i l d i n g auditorium, Hardin Val-ley campus.
He will read from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Union Ave Books downtown. The book was released in Decem-ber by Birch Brook Press. It is available to purchase at www.birchbrookpress.info
and Union Ave Books. Info: 694-6400.
Nine art faculty ■ members will be featured in a three-week exhibit starting Friday, Feb. 3, at the Empo-rium. An opening reception will be from 5-9 p.m. that day. Artists are Randy Arnold, Jennifer Brickey, Jim Dar-row, Brian Jobe, Anne King-gard, Jeff Lockett, Alison Oakes, Herb Rieth and Mike Rose. The Emporium Center is located at 100 S. Gay St. Gallery hours are weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with special First Friday hours on Satur-day, Feb. 4, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 694-6400.
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News from Pellissippi State
Catch up with all your favorite columnists every Monday at www.ShopperNewsNow.com
Matt Murray ■ , associate
director of the Center for
Business
and Eco-
nomic
Re-
search,
has been
ap-
pointed
director
of the
Howard
H. Baker
Center Jr. Center for Public
Policy. He replaces Carl
Pierce, who has directed
the center since June
2009. Pierce will continue
to compile Sen. Baker’s
papers and will eventually
divide his time between
the Baker Center and
teaching in UT’s College
of Law.
Brian Ambroziak ■ , an as-
sociate professor in the UT
College
of Archi-
tecture
and De-
sign, has
received
the
Educator
Honor
Award
from the
Ameri-
can Institute of Archi-
tecture Students. His
students nominated him
for the award. Dean Scott
Poole called Ambroziak
“an institution builder.”
Brent Castro ■ , a senior,
has been named vice
presi-
dent
of the
board of
direc-
tors
of the
Ameri-
can
Institute
of Ar-
chitec-
ture Students, a leading
organization for archi-
tecture students in the
nation. The one-year, paid
position starts in July.
Dean Scott Poole called
Castro’s appointment “an
exceptional honor.”
Harry “Hap” McSween ■
is being honored by the
National Academy of Sci-
ences for his extraordinary
scientifi c achievements.
McSween is being award-
ed the J. Lawrence Smith
Medal for his pioneering
studies of the parent plan-
ets of meteorites and his
work on the geological his-
tory of Mars using studies
of Martian meteorites and
spacecraft missions to the
planet. In 1999, McSween
led a
team of
research-
ers
which
discov-
ered
geologic
evidence
on a
meteor-
ite that
water existed deep in
Mars’ crust. Dean Theresa
Lee said, “Hap McSween
is the epitome of the
superb scientist, teacher,
researcher and university
citizen.”
TEAM UT ■ , a group of
students and one faculty
member, will help prepare
special events and con-
duct other behind-the-
scenes work at this year’s
NFL Super Bowl XLVI in In-
dianapolis, Ind. The group
will be in Indiana Feb. 2-7.
This is the sixth year a UT
Knoxville team has gone
to the Super Bowl. Team
members are professor
Fritz G. Polite, Alex Loeb,
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First grade teacher Cindi Ellison introduces parents at Bearden
Elementary School to fun educational games they can play
with their children. Games such as Candyland, Yahtzee,
Battleship, Uno, backgammon, checkers and Fun with Pizza
Fractions can teach math skills including matching, counting,
sequencing, multiplication, addition and place value.
Lane Battle tells how the
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SPORTS NOTESThe West High School Rebels ■ baseball team is taking orders
for 4’x8’ digital color vinyl signs to hang on the fence of the
baseball field for the 2012 season. The cost is $200 which will
go toward maintenance and upkeep of the field. Each consecu-
tive year a sign is purchased, the price is $125. To show their
appreciation for your purchase, the players and coaches of the
team will give you a pair of home game season tickets. Info:
Email Jim Goble at [email protected] or Kay McIntire at
[email protected]. Payments are tax deductible.
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By Betty Bean
Shortly before the West High School wrestlers were to leave for the state tour-nament in Franklin, coach Marc Giles felt comfort-able cracking a few jokes at their expense.
“This is the most tal-ented team I’ve had since I’ve been here, but also the most prima donnas,” he said. “Let’s just say every-body’s got their own quirks and things that as a coach-ing staff we’ve had to help them. But when you win, it helps you smile.”
But he also praised them:
“I’m proud of the fact that most of them have been around for three or four years, participating in, by far, the toughest sport out there, practicing day in and day out. I’m proud of the fact that these guys have stuck it out to become the winningest wrestling team in West High School history.”
Senior Michael Hill, whose wrestling weight is 106 pounds, says the team never underestimates an opponent:
“Other teams underesti-mate us, so we go in with a chip on our shoulders,” he said.
He and teammate Dar-ion Glover (a fellow senior who is also Hill’s nephew) had some problems dur-ing the offseason and con-sidered dropping off the team.
“We would have missed out on going to the district, the regional, going to state. …”
When asked if they are glad they stuck with it, the answer is a chorus:
“Yes, ma’am.”Senior James Peck,
whom Coach Giles calls “the strongest 140-pound kid in the world,” agrees that wrestling is the most demanding sport.
“It’s extremely diffi-cult, extremely mentally demanding,” he said. “It’s such a long season, and as the end comes, a lot of people lose heart. Those who stay mentally tough
succeed. If you go out on the mat as a mental midg-et, you probably won’t do well.”
He says he pretty much knows whether he’s going to win most matches even before they start.
“You can tell when you shake your opponent’s hand whether they are frightened or not, and you right then know if you’re gonna win. You can also tell the people that are scared when they come in trying to find out who they’re go-ing to wrestle so they can size you up.”
Teammate Enrique Ivnes, another senior, agreed:
“People who shake your hand real quick, they’re usually a little more ag-gressive, and sometimes a little spastic. …”
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They both commended teammate Jose Rosas, a se-nior soccer player who has only been wrestling a few weeks.
“This kid’s only had three or four matches, but he’s really strong mentally. He’s a good example of how you can make out of it what you put in,” Enrique said.
Last week, the West High wrestlers picked up their second regional champion-ship in three years, making their senior class the most successful in school his-tory with 60 wins, three district titles to go with the two regionals and being named regional runner-up last year.
This also means that during four seasons of coaching wrestling, Giles has logged a 60-23 record, won three district titles, two regional titles and earned three trips to the state championships.
He says perseverance has been a major factor:
“All these guys come from different back-grounds, and to pull a group of kids together and win is huge, let alone just have a decent team. But to win is big.”
Members of the West High wrestling team are: (front) Michael
Hill, Darion Glover, Josh Davenport; (back) Josh Williams, En-
rique Ivnes and James Peck. Photo by Betty Bean
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News from Dayton Pest Control
Breathing radon?Did you know that ra-
don is found in the outdoor and indoor air of homes and buildings of all kinds?
It may surprise you, but exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. According to the EPA (Environmental Pro-tection Agency), more than 21,000 U.S. citizens die per year due to radon induced lung cancer … that’s 13% of all lung cancer cases.
Many people have abso-lutely no idea they may be exposed to radon, for it is an odorless, tasteless and invisible gas produced by the decay of naturally oc-curring uranium in soil and water.
So what steps do you take to see if you are at risk for radon exposure?
The fi rst step is to have a professional, accurate radon testing done to de-tect if toxic levels of radon exist in your home. Based on the test results, the next step is a structural analy-sis and design survey with detailed recommenda-tions on what is needed to successfully pull the radon from within your home and expel it outside.
“The radon mitigation procedures that are taken in most instances are de-pressurizing the soil be-
neath your home’s struc-ture to redirect the radon gas from fl owing into your living space, venting the radon gas away from your home via a pipe connected to a fan in the attic or to the top of your home for prop-er ventilation, and sealing radon entry points such as cracks or openings,” says Dayton Hylton, owner of Dayton’s Pest Control.
For smokers the risk of lung cancer from radon ex-posure is signifi cant due to
the synergistic effects be-tween radon and smoking.
For example, a person who has never smoked and is exposed to 1.3pCi/L (picocuries per liter) of radon has a 2 in 1,000 chance of getting lung cancer while a smoker has a 20 in 1,000 chance.
The EPA highly recom-mends that radon testing be done, for there is no known safe level of radon exposure. Info: www.epa.gov/radon/.
John McConnell, f o r m e r s p e e c h -writer for President George W. Bush and Vice Pres-ident Dick C h e n e y , will speak at the Uni-
versity of Tennessee on Tuesday, Jan. 31.
The main event is at 7:30 p.m. in the audito-rium of the Carolyn P. Brown Memorial Univer-sity Center. It is free and open to the public.
McConnell also will speak at 3:45 p.m. in the Toyota Auditorium of the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy. Though this afternoon talk is aimed at students, it is also free and open to the public.
His visit is sponsored by
the Issues Committee, Bak-er Center and the Chancel-lor’s Honors program.
McConnell, 46, is a political, business, en-tertainment and govern-ment consultant in Wash-ington, D.C.
He was the senior speechwriter for both Bush and Cheney dur-ing part of their national presidential campaign and during their eight-year administration. As part of the three-person speechwriting team, Mc-Connell worked many important public presen-tations, including Bush’s State of the Union ad-dresses, his eulogy for President Ronald Reagan and his remarks about the loss of Space Shuttle Columbia.
McConnell was in Cheney’s offi ce on Sept. 11, 2001, when Secret Ser-vice agents hurried them
off into a bomb shelter fol-lowing the attack on the Pentagon. He subsequent-ly helped write Bush’s ad-dress to the joint session of Congress following the terrorist attacks.
During his appear-ances at UT, McConnell is expected to share some of his experiences and an-swer questions from the audience.
“To young people who want to get into politics, I tell them to definitely do it – to follow their heart, to get involved in something that mat-ters to them,” McConnell said in an interview with Network Global Broad-casting. “It’s not where the big money is, but it is definitely an area where you can feel like you’re making a difference. You can every day go to work and feel like you’re doing something worthwhile.”
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The town of Farragut posts agendas for the Far-ragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen (FBA) meetings, held each second and fourth Thursday, on the preceding Friday at www.townoffar-ragut.org and on the town’s government cable channel 3 (Charter and TDS).
In addition, a printed agenda is posted in the In-
formation Center located just inside the entrance of the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive.
The complete FBA agen-da and meeting packet is available at www.townof-farragut.org.
The most recent agenda, as well as past agendas through July 2009, can
be accessed on the Board of Mayor and Aldermen page. In addition, the most recent minutes, as well as past minutes through July 2009, are available on this page.
The town’s website also includes agendas and min-utes for all current citizen committees, councils and boards. Info: 966-7057.
KSO to off er a musical story time
A string quartet from the Knoxville Symphony Or-chestra will travel to eight local libraries during Feb-ruary and March to read stories and play music for pre-school aged children as part of the orchestra’s Story Time Program.
The program is spon-sored by Tennessee Arts Commission, Knox County and the city of Knoxville.
Performances are free and open to the public.
Under the leadership of Lucas Richman, the orches-tra consists of more than 80 professional musicians and performs more than 200 programs through-out East Tennessee each season.
Info: www.knoxvillesymphony.com/.
BEARDEN SHOPPER-NEWS • JANUARY 30, 2012 • A-11
NEWS FROM THE WELLNESS CENTER AT DOWELL SPRINGS
ROUTINE TRANSFORMED MY LIFEIt’s a brand new year, a routine is just what you need to transform yourself.
LiveWell Lifestyle Change Program Monday February 6th 5:30 p.m.Monday February 13th 6:00 a.m.
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We have the best, most loyal and committed members here at the Wellness Center at Dowell Springs, and on Monday, Feb. 6, we’re introducing a program to show our members just what they mean to us.
Their happiness and health are proof of how hard they work, and that’s a great reward in and of itself, but we want to go above and beyond to show them how much we appreciate their loyalty and that we recog-nize how hard they’re working.
More importantly, we’re going to launch our brand new fitRewards program that day!
Intro to fi tRewards
The Wellness Center at Dowell Springs announced that they have
brought the fi tRewards program to their members.
“We were searching for an innova-tive way to make our membership experience more valuable and to thank our members for their loyalty,” stated Lisa Wolf, Managing Direc-tor. “We’re excited to be the only fi tness facility in the area to offer the fi tRewards program.”
fi tRewards is a member-apprecia-tion program that rewards Wellness Center members for their ongoing participation. Each time a member completes a qualifying event, that member will earn points that he or she can accumulate and redeem for brand-name gifts and services.
Members earn points by partici-pating in programs, referring a friend to enroll or by using the facility regu-larly. Members accumulate points in their online accounts, accessed via The Wellness Center’s website, where they can redeem them online at their discretion after attaining point levels that match the gifts they want.
The program was developed specifi cally for the fi tness industry. Until now, there have been no loyalty programs, similar to airline frequent-fl yer programs, for health and fi tness facilities. fi tRewards meets that need and gives these facilities a way to thank loyal members.
The Wellness Center at Dowell Springs is a medical fi tness facility for life enrichment, enhancement and longevity and is the result of exten-sive research and planning. They have created the ultimate in a personalized training environment that is designed around the individual – people like you who live and work in our area.
The Wellness Center at Dowell Springs provides a non-intimidating environment to workout. Their invit-ing facility brings together the best in design, state-of-the-art equipment and a wide range of innovative classes with trained, experienced and cre-
So rewarding!Member rewards program takes off
Ashley Kouma, Manager of Client Relations, poses with The Wellness Center at Dowell
Springs’ new banner that explains and promotes fi tRewards, the center’s new loyalty
and rewards program. Photo by Aaron Killian
Class is in session at The Wellness CenterThe Wellness Center at Dowell Springs recently announced
its Feb. line-up of classes.LiveWELL informational meeting ■ at noon
Tuesday, Jan. 31.“What Is Really Making Us Fat?” ■
5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, and noon Tuesday, Feb. 14.An in-depth look at the foods we eat and their role in weight management. This class will change the way you look at the food you eat.
Healthy Eating Series ■
“Diets Don’t Work!” at noon Thursday, Feb. 9, and “Not All Fat Is Bad!” at noon Thursday, Feb. 16.
LiveWELL Lifestyle Change Program ■
12-week program with different tracks: 5:30 p.m. Mon-day, Tuesday and Thursday starting Feb. 6; or 6 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday starting Feb. 13. Multidisciplinary approach to help participants learn how
to manage the many stressors in life in order to improve their control and achieve a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
Healthy Eating Series: “Not All Fat Is Bad” ■
5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20. We all understand saturated and unsaturated fats. Come learn what kinds of saturated fats are actually healthy and benefi cial to your diet.
Book Study Series: “Does This Clutter Make ■
My Butt Look Fat?”Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, starting Feb. 21, and running for six weeks. The book “Does This Clutter Make my Butt Look Fat?” is about the clutter around you and the clutter inside you that prevents you from living life to the fullest. It can affect every aspect of your life, including the numbers on the scale and your relationship with food. Join us for a six-week book study on a fun, practical, and different approach to clearing out and cleaning up the spaces where you cook, eat, and live.For more information or to sign up for a class, call The Wellness Center at Dowell Springs at
232-1414 or visit livewellknoxville.com.
dentialed staff – dedicated to helping you reach your fi tness goals.
They recognize that training and wellness should be a part of your lifestyle. They also understand that not everyone’s lifestyle is the same. That’s why The Wellness Center at Dowell Springs provides amenities
and services that others do not.
Their passion is to make The Wellness Center at Dowell Springs the place where you can train hard, have fun, relax, feel better, and reju-venate on a daily basis.For more information call The Wellness Center at Dowell
Springs at 865-232-1414 or visit livewellknoxville.com.
fitRewards is our new, free loyalty and reward program through which members can earn points towards prizes like personal training ses-sions, massages, sessions with a Registered Dietitian and also products they can order online.
So if you’re a member, be sure to stop by and see us Feb. 6.
We will help you get set up on-line for your fi tRewards account, show you how to start earning points, and let you see what kind of prizes you can earn.
We’ll also have some excit-ing announcements about new hours coming in March at The Wellness Center.
Any time from 5:30 a.m. un-til 8:30 p.m., our staff will be at computers ready to help mem-bers get set up with fitRewards, and they’ll help everyone get familiar with the program.
Members who stop by for the fi tRewards “Burn and Earn Day” will earn 25 extra points for each class they attend.
We’re hoping for a fun, great day for our members to burn some calories and earn some points!
And if you’re not a member yet, swing by and we’ll get you signed up, too!For more information just give us a call at 232-1414
or visit livewellknoxville.com.
We’re hoping for a fun, great day for our members to burn some calories and earn some points!
Ashley Kouma
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Migraines – You don’t have to live with the pain!Stephanie Monday had accepted
her migraines. She was resigned to the fact that she was going to prob-ably experience a migraine every day.
“I thought this is just the way it’s going to be,” she remembers. The Seymour woman had tried to alleviate her chronic headaches with different medications and therapies for years, but the pain only increased and grew more fre-quent.
This summer, Monday’s gen-eral physician recommended that she visit Dr. Henry Hooker of Fort Sanders Neurology Associates and the Knoxville Headache Center. Dr. Hooker is a neurologist and headache specialist.
Dr. Hooker understands how frustrating and painful migraines can be for patients like Monday. He says people should not suffer in silence.
“It’s important to know there is hope. Chronic headaches are often undertreated and underdiagnosed, so patients need to know they are not alone,” says Dr. Hooker.
Dr. Hooker took a comprehen-sive approach to diagnosing the
source of Monday’s migraines.An accurate diagnosis was the
fi rst step.“With each new headache pa-
tient, we conduct a careful physi-cal and patient history, with imag-ing (MRI or CT scan) of the brain,” explains Dr. Hooker.
Monday was grateful for Dr. Hooker’s methodical approach to treatment. She was desperate for relief from the ongoing pain.
“I was a mess when I got to Dr. Hooker,” Monday admits. “My blood pressure was out the roof and I was having migraine-induced high blood pressure.”
Monday says she was taking a cocktail of headache medicine at the time.
“I was overly medicated on the wrong things. The fi rst thing Dr. Hooker did was to take me off all the medicines,” explains Monday. “It felt like I was detoxing.”
Dr. Hooker worked with Mon-day to fi nd a medication that would help prevent the migraines and prescribed a medicine to address the pain when she experienced an acute headache.
“It was important that I take a Migraine suff erer Stephanie Monday is fi nding relief from pain with the right
medication and physical therapy.
medicine that doesn’t impair me,”says Monday. “I can’t miss work,so I have to be able to function.”
In addition to changing hermedication, Dr. Hooker also rec-ommended that Monday undergophysical therapy for headache re-lief at the Fort Sanders TherapyCenter downtown. There, Mondaylearned exercises she could do athome that strengthened specifi cmuscles in her neck to help main-tain proper posture and decreaseher pain.
With the new medication andphysical therapy, Monday says hermigraines are fi nally manageable.
“I’ve gone from having themevery day, to just a couple of daysa month,” she says. “Having somany days now with zero pain iswonderful!”
Monday says people need toknow that they don’t have to justlive with their migraines. “Don’tgive up. Keep trying what yourdoctors tell you. You can get relief.It might not be 100 percent, but itcan be so much better!”
For more information about the Knoxville Headache Center at Fort Sanders Neurology
Center, call 865-541-4321.
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If you think of “physical thera-py,” most people associate it with exercises that strengthen muscles in your arms or legs. But, did you know there is also physical ther-apy designed to alleviate head-aches?
It’s offered at the Fort Sand-ers Therapy Center in downtown Knoxville. Center manager Ste-phen Karp specializes in chronic neck pain and headache therapy. Karp is well known in the medi-cal community for being able to resolve some of the most diffi cult cases for patients in a short period of time.
Migraine patient Stephanie
Monday’s neurologist referred her to Karp. She was amazed at how a few simple, but targeted, exercises could relive her headache pain.
“Oh, my goodness! It’s been great. Stephen taught me exercis-es I can do at home that take the pressure off my neck and decrease my headaches.”
Monday says Karp also assessed how her posture was contributing to her head and neck pain. He coached her on a series of exer-cises to strengthen her neck and shoulder muscles and talked with her about sleeping positions.
“There are so many little things I never realized could help my
headaches,” says Monday. While the Fort Sanders Therapy
Center treats all kinds of condi-tions, the popularity of physical therapy for headaches is growing.
“This year we’ve had quite a few headache patients,” explains Karp. “I’d say many of them have postur-al issues that were easily resolved with physical therapy.”
Karp works closely with neurol-ogists to assure that the therapy is in concert with their treatment.
For more information about headache relief and other types of physical therapy off ered, contact the Fort Sanders Therapy Centers
at 865-541-1300.
What do you know about migraine headaches?
Many households in the United States have someone who suffers from migraine headaches, according to the National Institute of Neuro-logical Disorders and Stroke. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of migraines.
1. Which of these groups is most likely to have migraines?A. Men B. Women C. Teens D. Children The correct answer is B. Women. The reason isn’t known, but re-
searchers suspect that hormones may be involved.2. More than half of migraine sufferers have something in
common. What is it?A. Respiratory allergies B. Excess weight C. High blood pressure D.
Close relatives who experience migraines The correct answer is D. Close relatives who experience migraines.
Scientists believe hereditary factors predispose people to migraines.3. Which factor is now believed to cause migraine headache
pain?A. Blood vessels spasm B. Inheritance of abnormal genes that control
brain cell activity C. Fluid builds in tissue D. Blood pressure drops The correct answer is B. Inheritance of abnormal genes that control
brain cell activity. Researchers are still looking at exactly what these genes do to cause migraine pain. Current research points to inherited ge-netic abnormalities in specifi c cells in the brain as the cause of migraine headaches.
4. Which part of the body is responsible for the pulsing pain felt in the face, forehead and eyes?
A. Pituitary gland B. Spinal cord C. Brain stem D. Trigeminal nerve
The correct answer is D. Trigeminal nerve. This large nerve is responsible for sensation on one
side of the face or behind the eyes. 5. Although migraines vary, what’s one of the most identifi -
able symptoms of this kind of headache?A. Pupils dilate B. Nausea C. Pain on one side of the head and down
the face D. Dizziness The correct answer is C. Pain on one side of the head and down the
face. Some people experience pain over the whole head, but most com-plain of pain on one side or another. Not all people experience nausea or auras (a visual change or physical response that warns of an impending headache), although these are both common symptoms.
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B-2 • JANUARY 30, 2012 • WEST SIDE SHOPPER-NEWS
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Cats and kittens available at the adoption centerat Turkey Creek Petsmart.
Adoption Fair: Sat. & Sun, February 11 & 12
Feral Feline Friendsof East Tennessee
Kami Espinoza, owner of My Sign
People, prepares lettering for a client.
They provide signs, banners, custom
apparel, license plates, magnets,
metal signs and lettering for storefront
windows.
Turkey Creek
Public Market
News from the Turkey Creek Public Market
Artist Edinia Money, co-owner of “Artsy Fartsy,” is refl ected
in her handcrafted artwork titled “Torn.” Seen in the mirror is
“Orange Pride” and “Stones and Feathers.” Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com
Shoppers gather to watch the entertainment Saturday at the Turkey Creek Public Market.
Debka’s Oasis Dancers Shirley Selby, Whitney Knight and Myra Leichtweis perform Jan. 21 at the
Public Market.
Angie McSwain of Glam-
Locks off ers a variety
of wigs, hair pieces and
accessories.
Barb Graf and Darla Adcock rest from
shopping and watch the noontime enter-
tainment at Public Market.
Bryan Cote and his son, Daniel,
receive information from Bert
Ansuiano of Computer Help-
ers about various computer
programs.
Amber Keim and Amanda Keller of Hemp Mon-
keys recently added Indonesian sculptures at their
booth.
Joseph Guider and
Clarance Arwood wear
their new hats pur-
chased at Public Market.
Custom hats are available
at My Sign People.
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Special Notices 15DAV Chapter 24 has
FREE RENTAL OF POWER OR MANUAL
WHEEL CHAIRS available for any area disabled veteran. Also looking for donations of used wheelchairs
(power only). Call 765-0510 for information.
HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT
SURGERY If you had hip or knee replacement surgery
between 2005 - present & suffered problems,
you may be entitled to compensation.
Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-535-5727
Homes 40
SCENIC VIEW! Two bedroom, one bath on an acre lot
with beautiful views. $65,000. 318-518-6416
SELL YOUR HOUSE IN 9 DAYS 865-365-8888
www.TNHouseRelief.com
Condos- Townhouses 423 BR, 2 1/2 BA, 2 car
garage, approx 2100 SF. Halls area. For info call 865-898-4558
FSBO, 1 BR, 1 BA, pool, frpl., down-town Pigeon Forge, $60,000. Terms available with down payment 865-908-0170
***Web ID# 926027***
Cemetery Lots 494 CEMETERY LOTS,
Highland South, Garden of Gospels,
prime loc., priv. ownr. All for $4500. 573-5047.
Highland Memorial, 8 lots together, Sec. 20, with monument rights, $10,000. 404-580-9975
Real Estate Wanted 50WE BUY HOUSES, any reason, any con-dition. 865-548-8267
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Commercial Prop-Sale 602 STORY brick build-
ing 30x60', AC/heat, sprinkler system, in center of Oak Ridge Lg. parking lot. 865-483-6311, 865-483-5552
APPX. 8000 SF Ofc./ Whse., Fully finished out. Covered loading dock, drive in door, centrally located.
Possible owner finance $795,000. 865-679-6918
Commercial Prop-Sale 60
FOR SALE/LEASE Commercial Building
I-75 Exit 348, Ringgold, GA
18,000 SF Enclosed Plus 10,000 SF Shed.
4400 SF Of Furnished Offices.
13,600 SF Warehouse/
Garage Space Building Sits on 3.25 Acres.
Centrally Located Call 423-421-1007 or www.rbcproperties.com
***Web ID# 925610***
Apts - Unfurnished 711BR, 1BA NORTH
All appls., exc. cond. $425/mo. No pets.
865-604-8726, 922-9658.
ARTIST LOFT w/gar. W/D, near UT, no pets, non smkr, background ck. $450, 1st, last, security, 865-254-1837.
Apts - Furnished 72
WALBROOK STUDIOS 251-3607
$140 weekly. Discount avail. Util, TV, Ph, Stv, Refrig, Basic
Cable. No Lse.
Duplexes 73CEDAR BLUFF AREA
3BR town home, 2BA, frplc, laundry rm, new carpet, 1 yr lease,
$770 mo. $250 dep. 865-216-5736 or 694-8414.
FARRAGUT/NEAR TURKEY CREEK 2BR, 1BA, laundry rm, family neighborhood, 1 yr lease,
$680 mo. $250 dam. dep. 865-216-5736 OR 694-8414
Houses - Unfurnished 743 BR, 2 1/2 BA home off John Sevier near UT/downtown, stove, frig., & W/D hookups. $850/mo. + dep. No pets. Credit check.
865-385-2860
Cedar Bluff. 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA + bonus, 2 car gar. No pets. $1300 mo. 865-453-5079
CLAXTON-Powell, 3BR 2 BA, spacious,
convenient, 1st/L/DD No pets. 865-748-3644
CORPORATE LEASE FOXDEN
Custom Built 08, 5400 sq. ft. 4 BR, 4.5 Baths Master BR & guest
BR @ Main Level. Walk out Decks, Great for
Entertaining. $4200/mo. Call Brackfield and Associates 691-8195
POWELL 2 BR, 1 BA, country setting, appls. $470/mo. 865-938-1653
Houses - Unfurnished 74SOUTH, 2 BR, stove
& frig furn, no pets, credit ck, $550/mo. $400 dep. 865-573-4041, 865-603-5030
WEST, 8 min. to UT. 5 blk. 2 Western Plaza,
604 Renford, 2BR, Nice! $650, 414-7616.
WEST KNOX, 11240 Yarnell Rd., 4 BR, 1 BA, near Turkey Creek Shopping, Karns & Hardin Valley Schools, fenced in back yard, no pets, new carpet, Section 8 accepted. $750/mo. $500 security. 865-816-3974, 865-567-7495
Condo Rentals 76
CONDO ONE LEVEL LIVING near golf course. 2 BR / 2 BA, LR, DR, KIT: 2-car garage, W/D furnished. $800 / mo. Call 679-5735
FURNISHED 1 BR, 1 BA, pool, frpl, util. & cable furn. $750. Downtown Pigeon Forge. $400 dep. Refs. & background ck req. 865-908-0170
HALLS. $1100 mo. HOA $65 mo. 3 BR,
2 1/2 BA, 2 car gar., Lse to purch. 865-898-4558
IRRESISTIBLE 3 BR condo for rent, 2 1/2 baths, near UT, $900/mo. Mike 916-474-9218, 865-357-8281
***Web ID# 918036***
NEW CONDO WEST KNOXVILLE
5825 Metropolitan Way 2BR, 2BA, 1204 sf , 2 car garage, $850/mo. 1 yr lease. NO PETS.
Gary 865-548-1010 Doyle 865-254-9552
Sequoyah Hills Condo 1BR NEWLY
RENOVATED hrdwd flrs, paint, updated ba & more. Gas stove &
heat, WD hookup; lrg. BR w/custom closet.
Quiet, safe, prestigious dev. pool,
clubhse & conv. Parking, sm. pet
welcome, Avail. NOW! $650 contact:
[email protected] or call 865-971-1744.
***Web ID# 923520***
WEST CONDO, 2 story, 2BR, 2 full BA, W/D conn., walk in closet, appls., priv. patio. Quiet, clean. $710/mo., dep. req., 865-742-1882.
Wanted To Rent 82
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vate property with rent re-duced in exchange for security and/or light
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Manf’d Homes - Sale 85 FSBO $25/SQ FT IN
WEST KNOX! 1792 sq ft, 2006 28x64, strg bldg. Perfect cond, nicest community in Knox, 3 lakes, club-house, swimming, bkgrnd check req'd. $45,000. Call 865-362-5583 for recording.
Manf’d Homes - Rent 86
KARNS AREA 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms, Call 865-250-4205, for info.
Trucking Opportunities 106
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General 109#1 BEAUTY CO. AVON
Reps Needed! Only $10 to start! Call Marie at 865-705-3949.
Dogs 141Australian Shepherd
pups, AKC reg, shots UTD, parents on prem. $350-$450. 865-223-4803
***Web ID# 926778***
Chihuahua Puppies 8 wks, shots/wormed
865-932-2333. ***Web ID# 924795***
Goldendoodle Puppies, standard & mini, CKC reg., $500. 270-566-0093; lckennels.com
***Web ID# 924265***
Dogs 141BOYKIN SPANIEL
PUPPIES. Born 1/6/12 to proud BSS-reg'd parents. 3 boys & 4 girls, chocolate coats. Ready for pick-up 3/6/ 12. Tails have been docked & dew claws removed. First round of shots will have been administered. Cur-rently taking deposits, pls call to discuss your specific questions/ make a reservation for one of these beautiful brown dogs! $450/ males, $500/females. Call 865-661-7071.
CHIHUAHUAS, beau-tiful small babies, Regis., UTD shots, chocolate & other colors. $250 to $300. 865-387-2859
***Web ID# 926933***
ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPS, AKC, Taking
dep. now., see photos at www.griffinskissabull.
webs.com. Call Rodney or Lisa
865-617-3897; 399-2692.
PIT BULL PUPS ADBA Reg $200
423-625-9192
Dogs 141Golden Doodle pups,
CKC, 2 yr health guar., ready now, $325. 931- 528-2690; 931-261-4123
GREAT PYRENEES Pups, AKC, 5 M, 2 F. Parents on farm. $400. 865-603-0103, 603-0451. ***Web ID# 924360***
LAB, CHOC., AKC, 1 fem., shots, wormed, big boned, 11 wks old. $450. 865-385-7148
LABRADOR PUPS AKC, 5 Males & 2 Females, Chocolate & Cream 865-579-1998
***Web ID# 927194***
MALTIPOOS, 7 wks., paper trained, black & white, M $350; F $400. 423-442-9996
***Web ID# 926006***
Poodle Puppies, 2 fem., 1st shots/wormed, reg, under 4 lbs full grown, $350 ea. 865-933-6338
PUG PUPPIES, 6 wks. old, 1st S&W, $400. 865-453-8934 or 865-258-4136
***Web ID# 926843***
SIBERIAN Husky AKC Pups, champ lines, shots, $500. 865-995-1386
***Web ID# 926735***
YORKIE POO PUPPIES, 7 wks, 1st shots, F $400, M $350
423-442-9996 ***Web ID# 926004***
Free Pets 145
ADOPT!
Looking for a lost pet or a new one?
Visit Young-Williams Animal
Center, the official shelter for the City of Knoxville & Knox County: 3201 Di-
vision St. Knoxville. knoxpets.org
Farmer’s Market 1501948 FORD 8N tractor
w/bush hog, finish mower, yard box, & trailer mover, repainted & rewired runs & drives well $2850/bo 865-307-6367
ANGUS BULLS865-250-0436, 933-4161
SPRING CUTTING, GRASS HAY, sm
square bales, avg 50 lbs. 865-850-0130.
Machinery-Equip. 193931B CAT track loader
w/4 way bucket. Used on farm. $12,900. 423-539-6003
Household Furn. 2042 PC dining china
cabinet, almond, glass front doors. Like new. $395. 865-769-4000.
***Web ID# 924213***
48" GRANITE round top table w/4 cushion
swivel chairs, copper & brown, like new. $350. 865-769-4000.
***Web ID# 924206***
Mattresses. Sealy, Stearns & Foster, Serta, Qn & King
$399-$599. 865-947-2337
MOVING, WHT leather couch $300. 2 blue fabric wingback chairs $125/ea. Metal office desk $50. Honey oak credenza $75. 72" wood bookshelf $30. Marble-top metal end table $60. New Oneida King James 12 pl-settings, silver-plated + serving pcs $125. Asking prices/obo. 865-357-2321 or 417-231-3131.
Pools/Hot Tubs 209MASTER SPA with
cover, 17 jets, seats 3, $1000. Exc. cond. 865-458-2397.
Medical Supplies 219LIFT CHAIR, $500,
(pd $1200), double lift bed $800 (pd. $2500), Hospital bed, $300. Call 865-922-6623.
POWER CHAIR, like new, exc. cond.
$350 Call 865-457-4955.
Sporting Goods 223ELEC. GOLF CART
with top & wind-shield, runs good, $950. 865-992-2953
Campers 235CAMPERS WANTED
We buy travel trailers, 5th Wheels, Motor homes & Pop-Up Campers. Will pay cash. 423-504-8036
DUTCHMAN 26RLS, Classic 2003, 29', big
slide, slps 6, like new, $10,500. 606-269-2925 ***Web ID# 923846***
Motor Homes 237FLEETWOOD FLAIR
26 ft., fully self-contained, new AC, new awning, sleeps 8, runs good, $21,900. 865-992-2953
ATV’s 238a2004 HONDA 400 EX,
good shape, $2,000 obo. Call Frank 865-748-1470
Autos Wanted 253Cash For Junk Cars, Trucks, Vans. Fast Free Pickup. 865-556-
8956; 865-363-0318
I BUY junk cars. 865.456.5249 or
865.938.6915
Trucks 257Chev. Silverado 2005
LS, 4.3, ext. cab, 1 owner, well maint., $12,500. 423-442-3933
4 Wheel Drive 258JEEP Wrangler X
2006, exc cond, 58K mi, straight 6, 6 spd, $15,500. 865-310-6000
Comm Trucks Buses 259KENWORTH 2000
w/525 Cummins engine. Great Machine. $19,999
OBO. 865-719-2804
Imports 262LEXUS LS430, 2004,
lady driven, gar. kept, 84K mi., new Michelin tires, Mys-tic Gold, heated & cooled seats, moon-roof, lthr., loaded, mint cond. $20,900. 865-335-5727
***Web ID# 924178***
Domestic 265Chevy Cobalt LT 2010,
loaded. SS app pkg. 37 mpg. 31k mi. $8950. 865-522-4133
Cleanin g 318CHRISTIAN CLEANING
LADY SERVICE. De-pendable, refs, Call 705-5943.
Fencing 327YOU BUY IT, we install
it! Fencing & repair. We haul stuff too! Call 604-6911.
Flooring 330CERAMIC TILE instal-
lation. Floors/ walls/ repairs. 32 yrs exp, exc work! John 938-3328
Furniture Refinish. 331DENNY'S FURNITURE
REPAIR. Refinish, re-glue, etc. 45 yrs exp! 922-6529 or 466-4221
Guttering 333HAROLD'S GUTTER
SERVICE. Will clean front & back $20 & up. Quality work, guaran-teed. Call 288-0556.
Landscaping 338LANDSCAPING MGMT
Design, install, mulch, small tree/shrub work, weeding, bed renewal, debri clean-up. Free estimates, 25 yrs exp!
Mark Lusby 679-9848
Lawn Care 339
ABC LAWN & SEALCOATING Comm/Res. Pine
straw mulch, hedge-trimming, tree/ stump
removal, gutters cleaned. 377-3819
Paving 345
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Roofing / Siding 352
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Nurse practitioner Gwen Fisher of Covenant Weight Management Center pre-sented “Best Approaches to Weight Loss for Seniors” at a boxed lunch and learn at the Strang Senior Center on Jan. 25.
HEALTH NOTES“An Introduction to the ■
Alexander Technique”
will be taught from 10 a.m.
to noon Friday, Feb. 10, at
Lawson McGhee Library. Info:
Lilly Sutton, 387-7600, or visit
www.lillysutton.com.
Cancer survivor support ■
groups, Monday evenings
and Tuesday mornings and
Tuesday evenings, at the Can-
cer Support Community of
East Tennessee (formerly the
Wellness Community), 2230
Sutherland Ave. Support
groups for cancer care-
givers, Monday evenings.
Cancer family bereavement
group, Thursday evenings.
Info: 546-4661 or www.can-
cersupportet.org.
Lung cancer support ■
group meets 6 p.m. the third
Monday of every month at
Baptist West Cancer Center,
10820 Parkside Drive. No
charge, light refreshments
served. Info: Trish or Amanda,
218-7081.
Stop Smoking: 1-800-784- ■
8669 (1-800-QUITNOW)
is a program of the Knox
County Health Department.
The hotline is answered 8
a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday
Sara Barrett
Critter Tales
Mardi Growl
returns to K-townI was looking through
Critter magazine today when I saw the registration fl yer for this year’s “Mardi Growl” parade, Young-Wil-liams Animal Center’s larg-est fundraiser of the year. If you want to see some furry cutie patooties dressed in their festive best, this is the place to be.
Dogs from all over the country participate in this animal adaptation of Mar-di Gras, usually with their owners dressed just as festively as their pets. The event will be held Saturday, March 3, rain or shine.
The parade will travel through the Old City to Gay Street and will end on Mar-ket Square. Awards will be given for best costume and best Vol spirit, among oth-ers. Pet-related product ven-dors will be set up on Mar-ket Square, and microchips and rabies vaccinations will be available for $10.
New to the parade this
year are “virtual walkers”–if your dog gets nervous around strangers, wear its picture on a button and walk in the parade while your pet stays comfortable at home.
Early registration is $15 per pet and will end Friday, Feb. 10. Registration on pa-rade day will be $20.
The parade will kick off at 11 a.m. and festivities on the square will be held from noon to 2 p.m.
Info: young-williams.org.You can contact Sara by calling our
west office at 218-9378 or email her at
Jonesy, a male beagle mix, is available for adoption at Young-
Williams. His temperament is gentle and sweet, but he has
a playful side, too. Members of the hound group are to be
watched when out for a walk. Once they catch a scent they
can go and go and go. The “new” center at Young-Williams
Animal Village is at 6400 Kingston Pike. Both facilities are
open daily from noon until 6 p.m. Info: 215-6599.
Gwen Fisher Photo by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com
Weight loss
for seniors
Fisher emphasized that managing meals is only half the strategy for losing weight. Equally important is exercise.
In addition to helping with weight management, other benefi ts of physical activity include decreased risks of injuries, mortality, osteoporosis, anxiety and depression, and increased positive mood, physical performance, enjoyment of life, confi dence, improved immune function and bet-ter sleep.
Fisher explained how to start an exercise program. First, talk to your health care provider. Choose an exercise you enjoy and do it on a regular basis, at least fi ve days per week. Begin at a pace comfortable for you. It is OK to start slow, fi ve to 10 minutes per day, increas-ing up to 30. Fit it into your daily routine. Have a backup plan for bad weather if you exercise outdoors.
Fisher advised walking around the mall for exercise. She also said, “Add extra ac-tivities you wouldn’t do oth-erwise.” For example, walk around your house when you are on the phone, walk a lap or two around the gro-cery store before shopping and use a fl oor peddler ex-erciser when you are watch-ing television or working at your computer. “You will burn more calories moving than just sitting there,” she said.
Regarding food choices, Fisher explained mistakes people make: skipping meals, drinking sugary drinks and diets such as the no carbohydrate diet.
Covenant’s lecture at the Strang Center at noon Wednesday, Feb. 1, is “Med-ical Identity Theft.”
Mark your calendar now for Strang’s 15th anniversa-ry show 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, featuring the Tellico Tappers.
Children’s Hospital gets cancer grantThe St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-driv-
en charity dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research, has awarded an infrastructure grant of $50,000 to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. The grants provide institutions with resources to enable them to conduct more research and enroll more kids in ongoing clinical trials – their best hope for a cure.
Worldwide, more than 160,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year and it remains the leading cause of death by disease among children in the United States. Yet only 4 percent of all feder-al cancer research funding is dedicated to pediatric cancer research.
through Friday.
Support group meeting ■ for
family members or caregiv-
ers of an adult with a mental
illness is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the
third Tuesday of each month
at Cherokee Health Systems,
2018 Western Avenue. Info:
Rebecca Gill, 602-7807 or
www.namiknox.org.
UT Hospice ■ conducts ongo-
ing orientation sessions for
adults (18 and older) inter-
ested in becoming volunteers
with its program. No medical
experience is required.
Training is provided. Info:
544-6279.
UT Hospice Adult Grief ■
Support, for any adult who
is suff ering loss, meets 6 to
7:30 p.m. the fi rst and third
Tuesday of every month in
the UT Hospice offi ce, 2270
Sutherland Ave. A light
supper is served. Info or to
reserve a spot: 544-6277.
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NEWS FROM PARKWEST, WEST KNOXVILLE’S HEALTHCARE LEADER • TREATEDWELL.COM • 374-PARK
health & lifestyles
Red Dress GalaFebruary 2 at 5 PM West Town Mall
5:00-9:00 PMWalk the red carpet, score free samples, find a fabulous red outfit and do something good for your heart!
Take part in the Red Dress Gala. The gala starts at 5 pm and the red dress fashion show is at 6 pm. Our
models will include heart disease survivors and local celebrities with a special message from Covenant
Health about women’s heart health. The first 200 attendees to register in person at the amphitheater will
receive an exclusive Red Dress Gala swag bag featuring gifts and special offers from your favorite stores.
Learn the heart truth at a night of fun and fashion February 2.
www.covenanthealth.com/hearttruth0808-1304
PAD put life on hold for Knoxville womanBeverly Mack thought the ex-
cruciating pain traveling down her leg stemmed from the ankle she had broken in a fall two years earlier. At fi rst, she ig-nored it.
But before long, the pain was hampering her lifestyle, and she could no longer enjoy the things she enjoyed most.
“I started noticing the pain going down my leg if I walked, if I ran, if I walked up stairs, if I tried to dance, if I cut my grass, if I worked in my yard,” said Mack, lead processor for the Knoxville accounting fi rm of Lattimore Black Morgan & Cain. “It was keeping me from doing anything physical that I wanted to do, and I am pretty energetic for a senior citizen. I was to the point where I could walk 25 steps, and then I had to stop because the pain was so horrible. It was like the worst toothache you ever had in your life, but it’s in your leg. So you have to stop – it’s not an option to go on.”
Her search for answers led her to Dr. Jeff Boruff, an internist with Parkwest Medical Center, who suspected Mack may be suffering from peripheral arterial disease (PAD), a condition of the blood vessels that leads to narrowing and hardening of the arteries that supply the legs and feet.
Boruff ordered an ultrasound of her legs, revealing a narrow-ing of the arteries to her legs. A second test, a CT scan of the ar-teries, confi rmed a “signifi cant narrowing” of Mack’s femoral artery, the largest artery at the top of the leg.
“At that point, I didn’t even have a pulse in my right foot,” Mack said. “You couldn’t even feel a pulse! If I’d left that alone, it could’ve led to amputation. That’s a pretty serious thing! So, obviously, that scared me to death, and I had the surgery two weeks later.”
Boruff referred Mack to Dr. Jeff Roesch, a diagnostic radi-ologist with Parkwest Medical Center. In a 90-minute outpa-tient surgical procedure, Roesch placed a stent in Mack’s femoral artery which allowed the blood to fl ow more freely.
“The surgery was absolutely the easiest surgery I’ve prob-ably ever had,” said Mack. “As soon as I got up out of recovery, I could walk! I promise you – it was that quick and my leg quit hurting. Obviously, I had some bruising but the hurting left
Red Dress Gala is out to win women’s heartsIt’s called Red Dress
Gala, and it’s out to win your heart.
That’s because the free event, set Feb. 2 from 5 to 9 p.m. at West Town Mall, isn’t just a fashion show – it’s an effort by Cov-enant Health to raise
awareness of heart disease, especially in
women.With one of every four
women in the United States
dying from heart disease, Cov-enant Health has partnered with Belk-West Town Mall and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) in sponsoring Red Dress Gala as part of “The Heart Truth®,” a national campaign to en-courage women to take an ac-tive role in their heart health by lowering their risk for heart disease.
Risk factors are health con-ditions or habits that increase the chances of developing a
disease, or having it worsen. There are two types of heart disease risk factors – those that are beyond your control and those that can be changed. Those that can’t be changed are a family history of early heart disease and age. For women, age becomes a risk factor at 55. Middle age also is important because it’s when women tend to develop the controllable heart disease risk factors.
Those risk factors that can be controlled are smok-
ing, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, over-weight/obesity, physical in-activity and diabetes. While having even one risk factor is dangerous, having multiple risk factors is especially seri-ous, because risk factors tend to “gang up” and worsen each other’s effects.
The Red Dress Gala will feature refreshments and The Heart Truth® information fol-lowed by a red-themed fashion show at 6 p.m. Local celebri-
ties and heart health survivorswill join professionals on thecatwalk, modeling day andevening wear, shoes, scarvesand accessories. The fi rst 200guests will receive a swag bagwith samples and couponsfrom mall stores and an offi cial“Red Dress” pin. Reservationsare not required but seating islimited and is fi rst-come, fi rst-served.
For more information,call Covenant Health at541-4500.
Cramping, shiny skin are PAD symptomsDo you know the symp-
toms of peripheral arterial disease?
Dr. Jeff Boruff, internist at Parkwest Medical Center, says the leg pain Beverly Mack experienced when walking or gardening, is known as “inter-mittent claudication,” a condi-tion that is often manifested as muscle pain or cramping in the legs or arms.
The pain, which can range from mild discomfort to se-vere, usually occurs at the loca-tion of the clogged artery and often disappears after a few minutes of rest. Calf pain is the most common symptom.
However, Boruff noted, some people with PAD may exhibit only mild symptoms – or none at all.
According to Boruff, PAD symptoms may include:
Painful cramping in your ■hip, thigh or calf muscles after activity such as walk-ing or climbing stairsLeg numbness or weakness ■
Coldness in your lower leg ■or foot, especially when compared with the other legSores on your toes, feet or ■legs that won’t healA change in the color of ■your legsHair loss or slower hair ■growth on your feet and legsSlower growth of toenails ■
Shiny skin on your legs ■
No pulse or a weak pulse in ■your legs or feetErectile dysfunction in ■men“If peripheral artery dis-
ease progresses, pain may occur when you’re at rest or when you’re lying down,” said Boruff. “It may be in-tense enough to disrupt sleep. Hanging your legs over the edge of your bed or walking around your room may tem-porarily relieve pain.”
These symptoms, Boruff says, should be taken seri-ously.
“If you have leg pain, numbness or other symp-toms, don’t dismiss them as a normal part of aging,” Boruff said. “Call your doctor and make an appointment.”
Beverly Mack, lead processor at a Knoxville accounting fi rm,
says peripheral arterial disease is “really a cut-and-dried thing
– if you have it, you’ve got to fi x it or your life is over. That’s
the bottom line.”
Mack says PAD robbed her of the
two things she enjoyed most in life –
gardening and walking her two dogs, a
Shetland sheepdog named Molly and a
Cocker spaniel named Eddie.
Dr. Jeff Boruff (above), internist with
Parkwest Medical Center, suspected
Mack’s pain stemmed from peripheral
arterial disease. Upon confi rmation of
his diagnosis, Boruff referred her to
Dr. Jeff Roesch, a Parkwest diagnostic
radiologist who placed a stent in her
femoral artery.
that day and it hasn’t been back since.”
Almost immediately, Mack’s life returned to normal. She stopped taking the elevator at work and again was able to ex-ercise on the treadmill, work around the house, pressure wash her deck and rake leaves. More importantly, she was able to do those two things she loved most – gardening and walking her Shet-land sheepdog, Molly, and her Cocker spaniel, Eddie.
“Before the surgery, even if I was outside working in my fl ower beds and sat down, my leg still
hurt and I couldn’t get into a po-sition that it wouldn’t hurt,” she said. “So, I’m looking forward to spring when I can get back out there and take care of things that I’d let go. And before the surgery, I felt so guilty because I couldn’t take my dogs walking. Even though they’ve got a wonderful home and backyard, it’s good for both of us – for them AND me – to get out and commune with nature and love life. You know, I might never run a marathon, but the good thing is that if I wanted to, I could at least try.”
While the diagnosis of periph-
eral arterial disease took Mack by surprise, she says she was geneti-cally predisposed to it. “My moth-er had vascular disease, and she went from a cane to a walker to a wheelchair – that’s how debilitat-ing it can be,” she said.
That’s why Mack has become an evangelist of sorts in the fi ght against peripheral arterial disease. “Anybody out there who has PAD needs to know that it’s very easily treated, and it can give your life back,” she said. “The disease is re-ally a cut-and-dried thing – if you have it, you’ve got to fi x it or your life is over. That’s the bottom line.”