BEARDEN SHOPPER-NEWS • MAY 7, 2012 • A-17
News from First Tennessee
Strike for success By Pam Fansler The 30th annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake in April was a winning e v e n t for the children served by Big BrothFansler ers Big Sisters of East Tennessee, with the fundraiser bringing in $180,000. First Tennessee Bank was once again proud to participate. Many First Tennessee employees took to the lanes, had fun and contributed to a great cause. Non-bowlers participated by cheering on their colleagues. Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported, oneto-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Through these relationships, children achieve success throughout their lives. The organization has
been changing the community through the power of one-to-one mentoring since 1970. Mentored children have a better chance of succeeding in school, are less likely to use drugs or violence and are better able to get along with family and friends. Bowl for Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters’ signature fundraising and awareness event. Participants from Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Maryville and Tri-Cities hit the lanes with more than 1,000 bowlers contributing to this year’s success. All funds raised by bowlers directly benefit the programs of Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee. The funding provides for community outreach to recruit more volunteers and reaching more children. Additionally, it provides the financial resources to conduct criminal background reports on the volunteers, and provides the program services to give quality program support
Young-Williams staff member Cody Nations is with his buddy Shooter, a 12-year-old hound mix. Shooter brings joy to the staff and is ready to go home with you today. Visit the main center at 3210 Division St. or the Animal Village at 6400 Kingston Pike. Both facilities are open daily from noon to 6 p.m. If you don’t have time to drop by and take a look, visit www.youngwilliams.org to see photos of all of the center’s adoptables and call 2156599 for more information about each pet.
AARP driver safety class For registration info about these AARP driver safety classes, call Carolyn Rambo, 584-9964. ■ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, May 14-15, Strawberry Plains Senior Center, 3104 Old Andrew Johnson Highway. ■ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, Church Street UMC, 900 Henley St. ■ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, May 15-16, Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway. ■ Noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, May 16-17, O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. ■ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, May 16-17, Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Dr. ■ Noon to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 17-18, Halls Senior Center, 4200 Crippen Road.
Mother’s Day mammograms Tennova Healthcare is offering Mother’s Day specials on mammograms. Those who bring their mom, daughter, sister or other special female to Tennova can receive a free hand paraffin dip, refreshments including chocolate-covered strawberries, and a special gift. Eligible screenings are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. this week: May 9 – Physicians Regional Medical Center, 900 E. Oak Hill Ave.; May 10 – North Knoxville Medical Center, 7565 Dannaher Drive; May 11 – Turkey Creek Medical Center, 10820 Parkside Drive; and Thursday, May 17, at Tennova South, 7323 Chapman Hwy. To schedule, call 545-7771 or 1-855-836-6682.
Pam Fansler is president, First Tennessee Bank’s East Tennessee region.
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to each match, ensuring longer, stronger matches. Myra Yeatman, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee, said, “Bowl for Kids’ Sake helps us continue to put the guidance, friendship and fun of mentors in the lives of children, and through the support of East Tennesseans, we will be able to support 180 children with mentors. Research demonstrates that Big Brothers Big Sisters’ brand of oneto-one mentoring helps children stay in school and stay out of trouble. We’re grateful for all our supporters and for the ‘Big’ way they help us impact the lives of children in our community through a successful Bowl for Kids’ Sake.” Big Brothers Big Sisters broadens children’s perspectives and helps them learn how to make good choices. Participation in Bowl for Kids’ Sake helps start children on the path to fulfi lling their potential and succeeding in school and life. At First Tennessee, we regard this as an investment with a high return.
CRITTER CALENDAR ■ “Planning for Your Pet’s Care in Your Estate” workshop will be held 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, May 8, at Panera Bread in the Mercedes Place in Bearden. Anne McKinney will lead the discussion. Admission is free but seating is limited. RSVP by emailing info@visionaryhorizons.com or call 675-8496. ■ Young-Williams Animal Center’s board of directors will meet 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, in the Adcock-Jones community room at the center’s location on Division Street. ■ Rabies vaccinations for $10 will be given 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at several Knox County schools including Hardin Valley Elementary and Brickey Elementary. All animals must be restrained (leashes for dogs and cats in pillowcases). Sponsored by Knox County Health Department and the Knoxville Veterinarian Medical Association. Info: 215-5000. ■ The second annual “Bark for Your Park” nationwide contest will be held this month by PetSafe, which will select 15 finalist communities Friday, June 15, to produce a video and possibly win $100,000 for a dog park in their area. Winners will be announced Aug. 3. Info: www.petsafe.net.
■ Cancer survivor support groups, Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings and Tuesday evenings, at the Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Support groups for cancer caregivers, Monday evenings. Cancer family bereavement group, Thursday evenings. Info: 546-4661 or www. cancersupportet.org. ■ Covenant Health’s Bodyworks offers community exercise for all ages at $3 per class. Classes include Easy Cardio Max, Mind and Body, and Senior Cardio. Visit www.covenanthealth. com/bodyworks or call 541-4500 to find a location near you.
Jeff and Denise Hood of the District Gallery. Photo by S. Carey
‘A big step of faith’ Jeff and Denise Hood, co-owners of the District Gallery and Framery, are sometimes surprised that they own a gallery, even though they’ve been open since November.
Shannon Carey The pair were high school sweethearts. “We’ve been together longer than we were ever apart,” said Jeff. They’ve been married for 16 years and have two children, Caroline and Carter. Jeff worked at Hanson Gallery in Bearden for 19 years as production manager, doing custom framing and art installation.
When the Hansons retired and closed up shop, Jeff’s phone started ringing with customers asking what he’d do next. The strong suggestion was that he should open his own gallery and framing business. The Hoods started to pray about it. Denise said the prayers went something like, “We are not opening a business in this economy.” But, doors kept opening. The perfect space became available in Bearden. “It was just where we were supposed to be,” said Denise. “It was a big step of faith.” Jeff and Denise work as a team, each using their talents to grow the business. Denise, who owns a successful court reporting firm, shepherded the gallery through the legal side of opening. Jeff built all the gallery’s fixtures and right away began using his
unique talents. When the gallery opened, the framing and restoration side of the business was slammed with former Hanson Gallery customers who had held work until Jeff could get started. “It was a good problem to have,” said Jeff. Denise says Jeff is “beyond just a framer. He is an artist who is doing framing.” Denise helps with the art side as well. She accompanies Jeff on buying trips across the country and says she loves visiting studios and building relationships with artists. She also has a knack for selecting items that will sell. Just ask Jeff about the line of super-cute patchwork bird pillows, each named after an opera singer, hand-selected by Denise. “She brought those in and I said ‘This will not sell,’ ” Jeff said. They sold out. Twice. The Hoods enjoy being in business together, saying that the experience has made them stronger as a couple. They said the most important thing is to love what you do and work hard. “There has to be passion,” said Jeff. “You have to be passionate to carry through with it. If you’re going to do it, go at it full force.” Info: thedistrictgallery. com, 200-4452. Shannon Carey is the Shopper-News general manager and sales manager. Contact Shannon at shannon@ shoppernewsnow.com.
Ashes to host fund-raiser
Victor and Joan Ashe will host a fund-raiser for Scenic Knoxville, a nonprofit advocacy organization which typically prefers scenic views to flashing billboards and tall signs. The event is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10, at the newly-renovated Ashe home on Kingston Pike. Victor Ashe will speak on issues affecting the scenic beauty of Knoxville. Guests
will enjoy catered appetizers and beverages and an opportunity to see the collection of paintings and sculpture that Victor and Joan purchased during his tenure as Ambassador to Poland. Tickets are $50 ($40 for members of Scenic Knoxville) and must be purchased before noon today (May 7). Tickets can be purchased at www.scenicknoxville.org/. Seating is limited.
Need a loyal companion?
■ Lung cancer support group meets 6 p.m. each third Monday at Baptist West Cancer Center, 10820 Parkside Drive. No charge, light refreshments served. Info: Trish or Amanda, 2187081. ■ Stop Smoking: 1-800-7848669 (1-800-QUITNOW) is a program of the Knox County Health Department. The hotline is answered 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. ■ Support group meeting for family members or caregivers of an adult with a mental illness is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. each third Tuesday at Cherokee Health Systems, 2018 Western Ave. Info: Rebecca Gill, 602-7807 or www.namiknox.org. ■ UT Hospice conducts ongoing orientation sessions for adults (18 and older) interested in becoming volunteers with its program. No medical experience is required. Training is provided. Info: Penny Sparks, 544-6279. ■ UT Hospice Adult Grief Support, for any adult who is suffering loss, meets 5 to 6:30 p.m. each first and third Tuesday in the UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info or to reserve a spot: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277.
Loyal After a life of neglect, Loyal is finally getting the attention and love he deserves. On the death of his elderly owner, the family decided to abandon him at an area shelter. When contacted, we were told this boy was 14-15 years old. From first photos of him, he looked it, but we wanted to check him out and decide for ourselves. In two weeks this boy turned around, no longer the lost look and painful movement. Now there was light in his eyes, a smile on his face, and a wagging tail when he recognized someone. The best news of all, he is probably only 8-10 years old. He would love to live out his retirement years in a pleasant and climate controlled living. Please consider Loyal as your next companion. He still has some missing coat but slowly with good diet and supplements, a little daily exercise, he is starting to look more and more like a Golden Retriever who has a lot of love to give.
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