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Covenant Health has assembled a team to train for events in the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, April 3, 2016, as a path to better health and fitness. Team picture and details inside.

Tree recycling Knox County Solid Waste offers free Christmas tree recycling throughout January at six neighborhood centers: Dutchtown, Halls, John Sevier, Karns, Powell and Tazewell Pike. Trees must be cleaned of all ornaments, lights, wire, string and other decor before bringing them to a center. Info: knoxcounty.org

Holiday deadlines Shopper News will be on an abbreviated schedule this week. Ad and copy deadlines are noon Thursday, Dec. 31. Papers will be delivered as usual on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Also, we are changing our office setup in both Halls and Farragut. Details to follow. Meanwhile, if you need us, just call Sandra Clark at 865-6618777 and we’ll make whatever you need/want happen.

New Year’s hike UT Arboretum will host a free walk 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1, at 901 S. Illinois Avenue in Oak Ridge. Participants will be offered coffee, hot chocolate and snacks. The walk will last about an hour with several leaders taking groups on routes of varying difficulty and length. Most will visit the Elmore Holly Collection. Info: utarboretumsociety. org or 865-482-4836.

Pickle’s picks “It’s only opinion, after all, so there’s no right or wrong. ... And since the end of the year is always a good time to reflect, it makes sense to play the game. “2015 was a satisfying movie year because there were great blockbusters and amazing indies. It was a good mix. And while that makes the applesand-oranges quality of Top 10 lists dizzying, it’s also the perfect entry point for debate. So let’s begin:� Movie critic Betsy Pickle’s Top Ten movies of 2015, exclusively in today’s Shopper News.

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By Sandra Clark There was good and less good news when Knox County officials met last week with a committee of the Powell Business and Professional Association to discuss Depot Street expansion and improvements to Commerce Street. Improvements are coming for the intersection of Emory Road and Depot Street, according to Dwight Van de Vate, director of Knox County’s Department of Engineering and Public Works. The discussion is driven by an agreement between Knox County and CSX Transportation Inc. to close the railroad crossing on Commerce Street. That will restrict easy access to several businesses on Depot. The agreement was made in 2002, long before current officeholders were elected. Van de Vate, who lives in Powell, has retained a consultant to study the intersection of Depot and Emory. He showed plans for a more gradual left turn from Emory onto Depot. The sketch also showed curbing and striping of the road. That was the good news. But Van de Vate discouraged the idea of extending Depot Street to Brickyard Road to improve access. Justin Bailey, co-chair of the PBPA’s Enhance Powell committee, is advocating for this idea. Van de Vate said there are sight distance problems at a potential intersection. He warned against “creating problems� when trying to solve other problems. He also said the project’s cost is not justified.

Bailey said the Depot Street buildings are Powell’s oldest. If the businesses there lose traffic with the closure of Commerce Street, the buildings may not be viable for commercial use. Everyone agreed to continue talking.

organization, its Enhance Powell committee is open to all. Participation ranges from Boy Scouts to the high school environmental club. “It’s a beautification committee on steroids,� said Bailey.

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Van de Vate and his assistant, Jim Snowden, updated the comThe Enhance Powell committee mittee on the project to landscape will resume meetings in the New the interstate interchange at EmYear – scheduled for 4-5 p.m. each ory Road. The project was funded second Wednesday starting Jan. several years ago under a grant written by Lillian Williams. It is 13 at the Powell Branch Library. While PBPA is a membership now bulldogged by Kim Severance.

Snowden said a new project manager from TDOT seems easy to work with. He expects the project to go to bid this winter. The project is state-funded for 80 percent with a 20 percent match from PBPA. There are no county funds involved, but the county is coordinating the bids and will oversee the plantings. Snowden said the contractor will be responsible for the plants’ survival for one year. Welcome to Powell signs will be posted on two exit ramps, and the signs have caused most delay.

Imagination Forest play center to open Imagination Forest, 7613 Blueberry Road in Powell, will open its new play center at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4. Owner Jennifer Johnsey said the 2,000-square-foot center is a fun place “for kids to explore, pretend, create and imagine.� Sections include Thinking Things, The Forest Market, It’s a Hoot Ice Cream Shop & Cafe, The Cabin, Things That Move, The Workshop, Imagination Camp-

ground, Little Creatures Animal Clinic, The Little Bits Fun Room, The Book Cave, a Coloring Corner and more. The Crickety Crafts Area is also available for a $5 additional charge per craft during play center hours, Monday through S aturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 per child per house for ages 1 and older. Adults and kids younger than 1 are admitted free.

Group rates of $4/child are available if notified in advance. The facility is handicap accessible. Info: jennifer@imaginationforest.com or 865-947-7789. Other classes for kids include: â– Music Fun for Little Ones (ages 2-5), Mondays at 11 a.m. Taught by Donna Truitt, a 35-year music teacher and owner of The Pianissimo Studio in Powell. Class fee is $10 per week for a four-week

program. ■Beginner’s Guitar Lessons, the next 6-week session will begin Jan. 7; Thursdays at 4 p.m. for children 5 and older. Taught by Donna Truitt; tuition is $10 per week and can be paid weekly. Guitars will be provided for the class and available for purchase. ■Beginner’s Dance meets Mondays at 10 a.m. for boys and girls 2-6. Class is $10 per child per week.

2015 Person of the Year: Zenobia Dobson By Betty Bean I’d never heard of Zenobia Dobson until Dec. 17. And because media from all over the country has besieged her since the night her youngest son Zaevion was shot to death defending his friends from a pack of murderous shooters, I have neither met nor spoken with her. But in speaking with Zaevion’s friends, teachers, coaches and mentors, I’ve learned this: nobody is surprised that Zenobia Dobson’s son acted heroically. The stories I’ve heard – coupled with Zaevion’s display of instinctive courage and character when he shielded those girls from a torrent of bullets aimed at a group of innocent kids on a porch in Lonsdale– all point to the influence of the woman who raised him. And that’s why Zenobia Dobson (known to her many friends as

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Dwight Van de Vate talks with the PBPA committee. Laura Bailey is at right.

Zack Dobson, mom Zenobia Dobson, Zaevion and Markastin. “Tinkerbell�) is my 2015 Person of the Year. “Zenobia is very present, very consistent, very strong – just a great mother,� said Rick Staples, coordinator of the mentorship program with 100 Black Men of Greater Knoxville, a group that works with young men from ages 8 to 18, helping them develop life

skills by introducing them to businesses, job training and plugging them into resources. “Zenobia is always there.� Fulton High School social studies teacher Jonathan Egert, who taught Zaevion when he was a freshman, said it was his mother’s selfless guidance that made him who he was:

“Zaevion was led to that moment. Everything he’d ever done – his education, his athletics, his extracurricular activities – prepared him for that moment. So when I heard the news, it was not surprising. I heard someone say, ‘It’s because he was raised that way,’ and I absolutely agree. His actions are a result of his mother raising him the absolute correct way.� Egert described Zaevion as “very clean cut and mannerly. When you think about the lead character in a movie for teens, that’s Zaevion. He’s that all around guy that everybody loves – a good decision maker, good at expressing his thoughts and following instructions, just very bright and focused.� Zenobia Dobson kept a close watch on her boys. Not only did she show up for athletic events, To page A-3

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ASTYM treatment gets nurse back on her feet As a home health nurse for Covenant Health, Shawn Peterson relies on being able to stand for hours, move easily to assist patients and drive long distances. “I have to have my feet to do my job,” she said. “But I could barely even walk.” After struggling with foot, ankle and calf pain for months, Peterson was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in both feet. The condition is caused by an increase in tension in the arch of the foot, usually due to physical activity or wearing unsupportive shoes. The arch is supported by the plantar fascia tissue, which can tear and send sharp pains through the foot and up into shins and calves. People who work on their feet like Peterson are at a higher risk to contract the condition. “Shawn had a chronic injury for more than a year,” Jerrod Adams, Parkwest physical therapist, said. “She tried different treatments to resolve it, but nothing worked.” During one physical therapy appointment, Adams spoke to Peterson about ASTYM, in which he and another Parkwest Therapy Center staff member are certified. The treatment is used to address a wide variety of diagnoses, including shin splints, shoulder pain and plantar fasciitis. “I read all about it and saw that professional athletes use it, so I wanted to try it,” Peterson said. “I just wanted to get better, whatever it took.” Twice a week for four weeks, Peterson’s physical therapy stretches and strengthening were supplemented by the ASTYM Sys-

the damaged tissue in between treatments. This additional movement and attention contributes to the breaking down of damAdams uses a small tool to apply aged tissue. Each body part takes about 15pressure to Peterson’s Achilles 20 minutes to treat at each session. tendon. Because plantar fasciitis Over time, the ASTYM treatments alcauses pain beyond just the feet, low the damaged tissue to be absorbed into ASTYM treatments address each healthier tissue, which is then realigned body part with a different sized tool and strengthened through regular physical and a varying amount of pressure. therapy exercises. “The important thing about ASTYM is that it is evidence-based. The studies show real physiological changes on the cellular level of the tissue,” Adams explained. “Patients make measured improvement in pain levels and ability to function.” For Peterson, these physiological im“The staff at the Therapy provements translate into improved quality Center was professional, right of life and the ability to get back on her feet from when you walk in the comfortably. door to when you leave,” “I had so much pain every day just walkShawn Peterson (left) said. ing and driving,” she said. “I had grown to Also pictured: Jerrod Adams. living in pain day-to-day. Now the pain is gone. You don’t realize how important your feet are until you can’t use them.” To be considered for ASTYM treatment, the patient may be referred to the Parkwest tem, an evidence-based treatment that uses make a difference, but it’s very relaxing in Therapy Center by any physician, nurse external pressure to break down damaged the end. I felt like I could bounce and move practitioner or physician assistant. Beyond tissue. again.” plantar fasciitis, ASTYM treats any chronic, “There are no significant side effects to acute condition. “There is no typical Each session, Peterson’s feet, calves and shins were treated by the ASTYM plastic the ASTYM treatment,” Adams said. “Up to ASTYM patient,” Adams said. “Anyone who tools, which come in three different shapes 20 percent of patients have slight bruising has overuse injuries from manual labor or and sizes to address different body parts. and general soreness, but stretching before typing on a keyboard all day is a candidate.” Though the pressure is intense, Peterson and after treatment helps that.” To learn more about ASTYM, said that it “hurt so good. In addition to pressure from the ASTYM call 374-PARK or visit us online at “They have to apply enough pressure to instruments, physical therapists massage CovenantHealth.com/TherapyCenters.

What can ASTYM treat? Damaged scar tissue can result from trauma, surgery, repetitive strain and immobilization. By addressing the soft tissue that has become dysfunctional, ASTYM can help rebuild it and prevent further injury. The most common diagnoses that can benefit from ASTYM treatment are:

Post-surgical scarring Post-traumatic fibrosis Trigger finger Carpal tunnel syndrome Lateral epicondylitis Medial epicondylitis DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis Wrist sprains Shoulder pain Plantar fasciitis Chronic ankle sprains Achilles tendinitis Shin splints Anterior knee pain Patellar tendinitis Hamstring sprains IT band syndrome Hip pain/trochanteric bursitis Sacroiliac joint and low back pain Degenerative arthritis

Six tips for proper shoe fit Wearing old or unsupportive shoes can cause issues in your feet, calves, knees and hips. By considering the following tips when you go shoe shopping, you may be able to limit the likelihood of injuries and conditions like plantar fasciitis. 1. Shop late in the day. You may not notice, but your feet are actually larger later in the day. Make sure to shop in the afternoon or evening to get shoes that will fit you all day long. 2. Measure your feet. Even if you’ve always been a size 8, have a sales associate measure your feet to confirm your size. Shoe size changes along with weight and age. 3. Flex the shoe. The bottom of your shoe should flex at the ball of the foot, not in the middle. 4. Choose the right shoe for your activity level. Walkers need a flat heel because they land on their heels. Runners land mid-foot and require the extra stabil-

ity and support of a flared heel. 5. Don’t rely on “breaking in” your shoes. Shoes should be comfortable when you buy them. Uncomfortable shoes can cause you to change your gait and possibly lead to injury. 6. Take your old shoes with you. Wear patterns of your old shoes can help the sales associate determine the proper shoe for your stride. If you are already experiencing foot or leg pain, make an appointment at the Parkwest Therapy Center to speak with a physical therapist. The staff can help you rehabilitate your injuries and prevent them in the future. They can also provide advice and exercises to increase strength, correct gait and maintain a healthy lifestyle without the risk of injury. For more information, visit CovenantHealth.com/Therapy Centers or call us at 374-PARK.

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Knoxville Marathon Registration is now open for the 2016 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon. The annual event includes a full and half marathon, relay, 5K and Kids Run. New in 2016 – the full and half-marathons and relays will be held on Sunday, April 3, and the 5K and Covenant Kids Run will be held on Saturday, April 2. The full marathon is still certified as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. Join other runners across the region and nation as they wind through Fort Sanders and downtown, enjoy the screaming fans in Sequoyah Hills and finish on the field at Neyland Stadium.

If you’d like to watch from the sidelines, encourage your friends and family to join you at the starting line on the Clinch Avenue Bridge, at Tyson Park to see runners on the Third Creek Greenway or at the finish line at the stadium. The runners will need your support as they complete each mile. All the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon races require volunteers to staff water stations and make sure runners stay on course. Look for opportunities in early January 2016 to help at the races. Information and registration for the Knoxville Marathon events: visit www.knoxvillemarathon.com.

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Robertsons ‘make a list’ By Cindy Taylor Dr. Jim and Judy Robertson have been making a Christmas list and checking it much more than twice for more than 30 years. Judy saw a need many years ago. She was instrumental in starting a ministry at her home church, Sharon Baptist, through what was then called the Women’s Missionary Union (WMU); now known as Baptist Women. At the time her husband, the Rev. Jim Robertson, was pastor. Jim retired as pastor at Sharon after 35 years and Judy is retired from Gibbs High School. Life today keeps them busier than ever – especially during the Christmas season. What began as an effort to feed 12 families in need has evolved into a blessing; both for the community and for the Robertsons. “Many years ago a group Jim and Judy Robertson load a cart with groceries for families in need. Photo by Cindy Taylor of us wanted to do some food baskets so we decided to try and do a dozen,� said Judy. of food.� bring food. Over time it was was easier, then purchasing “We just had an outpouring Early on people would decided that raising money food to fill the baskets.

Never too old Every week senior fitness buffs at the Halls YMCA prove that you are never too old to care about health and exercise. Cindy Solomon has led fitness classes at the Y for more than seven years.

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“The senior class is one of my favorites,� she said. “I can see so much more improvement in the senior class members than in the other classes and they share

Maxie Monroe and Bruce Cronin start their workout routine at the Halls YMCA with lunges led by instructor Cindy Solomon. Photo by Cindy Taylor good results from doctor Class members range meet on Tuesdays and Frivisits with me.� from 64 to 92. The classes days. Many of the partici-

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but she was also there for parent conferences and open houses and when she suspected something might be amiss. Egert summed it up nicely: “When something involved her kids, Ms. Dobson would be there in a heart-

COMMUNITY NOTES ■Broadacres Homeowners Association. Info: Steven Goodpaster, generalgood paster@gmail.com. ■Knox North Lions Club meets 1 p.m. each first and third Wednesday, Puleo’s

beat. If you had an incident at the end of the day with one of her kids and you talked to her about the next day, she’d ask you what took you so long. If every kid had a parent like that, our community would be a much better place. Our principals

Grille, 110 Cedar Lane. Info: facebook.com/knoxnorth lions. ■Northwest Democratic Club meets 6 p.m. each first Monday, Austin’s Steak & Homestyle Buffet, 900 Merchant Drive. Info: Nancy Stinnette, 688-2160, or Peggy Emmett, 687-2161. ■Norwood Homeowners

an insurance plan that pays for the Y membership. Others are happy to pay for the privilege of staying healthy and active. John Clabo recently had pneumonia and had to miss some classes. He came back for the first time Dec. 18. “This class helps tremendously,� he said. “I have lost about 35 pounds since I’ve been coming. At 79 years old I am active and have a lot of energy because I come here.� Solomon says classes always start with social time which leads, sometimes slowly, into the workouts. “The senior students are so faithful and I have learned a lot from them,� said Solomon. “They are teaching me that I can keep going as I get older.� YMCA class info: 9229622.

â– Powell Alumni Association banquet is the first Saturday in April. Info: Vivian McFalls, 607-8775. â– Powell Lions Club meets 7 p.m. each first Thursday, Lions Club Building, 7145 Old Clinton Pike. Info: tnpowelllions@ gmail.com.

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pants attend both. Mary Lynn Geisler has attended the classes for six years and comes to more than one class each week. “Sometimes we have more than 20 people in class,� said Geisler. “I will be 75 soon and enjoy taking these classes for my health.� Jennifer Hunt and Maxie Monroe have been attending classes for a couple of years. Both are retired from St. Mary’s Medical Center but never met until they began the fitness class. “I come for the activity level but also to be with the other people,� said Monroe, 84, who attends classes five days a week. “Not many people come five days a week but my husband and I live close so we come together most of the time.� Some participants have

Association. Info: Lynn Redmon, 688-3136.

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one is left out. Management at local grocery stores is aware of the ministry and does its part to make the church’s job as easy as possible. Brenda Mertz coordinates the Angel tree gifts which are linked to the food baskets. Thanks to a ministry that started with only a few volunteers many years ago, members at Sharon prepared more than 50 food baskets this year and provided gifts for more than 70 children. “When you see how happy people are, not just the recipients but the volunteers at our church who are involved, it makes this all worthwhile,� said Judy. Judy is training someone she hopes will take over in the next couple of years. The couple are in total agreement about why they continue to do this year after year. “It is a great way for the church to help the community. And this is Christmas for us.�

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told me she was one of four parents who came to those deadly dull TNReady meetings, out of the whole school of 900 students. She deserves the credit for making Zaevion into a man of such high character.� And that is why Zenobia Dobson is my Person of the Year.

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Baskets include meats, cheese, milk, eggs, butter, canned goods and many other staples. Shopping for the groceries soon became overwhelming as well. “I had a friend who was helping me shop,� said Judy. “We would be pushing carts through the store with more than 30 gallons of milk in a cart. We knew it was time to change the way we were doing the ministry once again.� Once the couple asked for help, volunteers from the church jumped right in. Today the ministry is church-wide. Some members pack boxes, some shop for groceries, some deliver and some distribute from the church. Local schools provide names of families who need assistance. “This has definitely been a learning experience for us,� said Jim. Jim loads a spreadsheet with info about the families and uses that to track progress and make sure no

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Famous tailbacks and their friends This is an extension of the chicken-or-egg timeline. You can use some of the thoughts in evaluating how Jalen Hurd does against Northwestern. Five Tennessee tailbacks achieved the grand prize of college football, election to the Hall of Fame. Little children should be taught their names in chronological order: Gene McEver, Beattie Feathers, George Cafego, Hank Lauricella and John Majors. Here is the first chickenor-egg question: Was their greatness based on athletic excellence and exceptional smarts or on the crusty linemen who (after shaving with chainsaws) knocked obstructions and resistance

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into the third row of seats? It has been said that great running backs simplify blocking assignments. It has also been said that if a tailback plays an entire game without getting grass stain on his britches, friends up front must have been very protective. With McEver on the field, Tennessee never lost a game. His first best splash, in 1928, was his 98-yard return of the opening kickoff

against Alabama. He also caught a touchdown pass in that 15-13 monumental upset. In 1929, he scored 130 points and became Tennessee’s first all-American. Robert R. Neyland said McEver “was the best player I ever coached – or saw.” Maybe you’ve heard of Herman Hickman. He’s in the Hall of Fame. As a sophomore guard, he led the way for McEver. Ends Paul Hug and Fritz Brandt were allSouthern. Feathers followed McEver and led two undefeated teams. Hickman was a large factor in 1931. Tackle Ray Saunders, end Van Rayburn, center Talmadge “Sheriff” Maples and block-

ing back Deke Brackett were key aides. Parenthetical to this particular segment, Feathers averaged 9.9 per carry as the first thousand-yard rusher in the NFL. The Chicago Bears also provided blockers. Cafego was SEC player of the year in undefeated 1938 and more famous in ’39 as offensive star and safety when the Volunteers didn’t permit a single point. George ran and passed and punted. Guards Ed Molinski and Bob Suffridge (sixth in Heisman voting) and end Bowden Wyatt were stars up front. All three are in the Hall of Fame. Tackle Abe Shires and blocking back Sam Bartholomew (Jacobs trophy)

weren’t too tacky. Lauricella became an instant legend with the 75yard run against Texas in the 1951 Cotton Bowl. Lots of Volunteers cut down lots of Longhorns on that long trip. John Michaels caught Neyland’s attention. The coach once said “Michels was the best blocking guard in the United States of America.” The 1951 national championship team set records with 3,068 yards and 40 rushing touchdowns. Michels won the Jacobs trophy as the best blocker in the SEC. He’s in the Hall of Fame. Center Bob Davis, blocking back Jimmy Hahn, ends John Davis and Vince Kaseta, tackles Charley

Stokes and Jim Haslam and guard Vernon Lyons were very good. Majors had some really fine friends escorting him through the spectacular 1956 season. Blocking back Stockton Adkins, tackles John Gordy and Charles Rader, guards Bruce Burnham and Bill Johnson and center Bubba Howe cleared the way. Majors was nimble and quick. He made some would-be hitters miss. Now I ask you, which came first, great Tennessee blockers or famous tailbacks? Hurd is all the way up to second-team all-SEC. How much are the linemen helping? Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

Pelot could give fresh perspective to school board West Knox attorney Buddy Pelot has thrown his hat into the ring for election to the school board seat now held by Karen Carson, who is stepping down after three terms. It’s District 5 and includes Farragut High and surrounding communities. He’s a partner with Egerton McAfee, but he also has a longheld interest in public education and a master’s degree in policy dev e l o pm e nt and program evaluBuddy Pelot ation from Vanderbilt. He has three children, two of whom have graduated from Knox County schools. The youngest is a freshman at Bearden High School. It’s no wonder that he

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feels called to public service. His mother, Barbara Pelot, was 2nd-district City Council representative from 2001-2009, and her grandfather served on the school board for 20 years. His wife, Judith Pelot, was PTA president at Blue Grass Elementary, West Valley Middle and Bearden High schools, and currently directs the Mobile Meals program for the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee. Serving seven years on the Bearden High School Foundation board has made Buddy Pelot aware of the

need for the board’s fiscal check at last week’s responsibility. County Commis“I’ve been amazed at sion meeting. what the county’s not able to The funds came pay for. It makes me sensifrom an undistive to budget issues.” tributed account, Overall, he says the worth $2.6 million, schools are headed in the that Hammond disright direction as far as percovered when he formance on tests. But he took over the office knows that teachers have a in September 2014. lot of concerns about how A report was filed they’re getting there. It’s with the Tennescreated a volatile environsee Department of ment that he thinks he Revenue and the could help settle down. account was frozen. “I feel like I’ve got the Hammond retemperament to come into ceived the final rethe situation and help rathport on the account er than make it worse.” last month. He paid He’s also interested in the state $518,000 expanding the county’s oneand no penalties to-one computing to the Knox County Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond presents a check for were assessed. Farragut schools. Last week’s over $1.2 million to Mayor Tim Burchett. Photos submitted Lori Boudreaux and Sucheck included over nus. Knox County Criminal $50,000 in excess fees. The san Horn are also vying ■ Hammond Court Clerk Mike Ham- clerk’s office is solvent with for the seat. The primary is strikes gold mond presented Knox $1.5 million in the bank, March 1 for the non-partiTalk about a holiday bo- County with a $1,214,281.31 Hammond said. san election.

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Knox County Sessions Court Judge Andy Jackson, at right, and his wife, Janet, at left, greet guests Robin and Ron Vargas, who stopped by the Jacksons’ annual Christmas open house at their home in West Knox County.

Joyful holidays with the Jacksons

Each Christmas season for many years now, Janet and Andy Jackson have invited friends from near and far to a holiday open house at their gracious home, tucked deep into a pretty little valley among the rolling hills of deep West Knox County. The outside lights can be seen from far away as guests travel the winding roads to the home, where they are greeted by garlands draping the railings of the wide porches that surround most of the house. Bright red Adirondack rocking chairs offer an inviting place to sit on a warm December night. Inside, it seems that every inch of the home is decorated for the holidays, with collections of old-fashioned Santas, multiple Christmas trees, greenery, red bows, and, of course, a feast fit for a king. The focal point is a 12-foot tree in the spacious foyer. It’s a family affair, so little children, dressed in their holiday finest, dart through the crowd to oohs and aahs

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from admiring adults. Daughter Rebecca travels through the rooms snapping photos which are soon displayed on the large TV screen in the family room, along with pictures from open houses of previous years, much to the de-

Ben and Jenny Farmer and their children, Abby, Caroline and Ben, pose under the beautifully decorated Christmas tree.

light of guests. Janet says the decorating begins the day after Thanksgiving, with husband, Andy, Knox County Sessions Court Judge, and daughters, Ra-

chel, a student in UT Veterinary School, and Rebecca, a senior marketing major at UT, pitching in. ‌ and a good time is always had by all.

Among guests were Knoxville City Judge John Rosson, Kevin Allen, Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen, John Boucher and Lori Holt.

How did Grieve topple Pavlis? City Council 10 days ago removed Nick Pavlis as vice mayor and replaced him with Duane Grieve by a narrow 5-4 vote. This column predicted two weeks ago that Grieve could win by a 5-4 vote. What happened? Why? First, Grieve really wanted it. He is qualified. Second, Duane Grieve Rogero did not help Pavlis, who had been her staunch ally for the past four years, which helped Grieve. Third, mayoral ambitions may have played a role. Fourth, some members honestly believed four years as vice mayor was enough and someone else deserved a chance. Fifth, the vice mayor elected last week might get to be interim mayor should

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Rogero depart in the summer of 2017 to join a potential Clinton Administration. Sixth, Pavlis did not foresee this happening. Pavlis was seen as a hardworking vice mayor who did not make any serious errors. He had to oversee the entire council office departing in 2015, the first time in 30 years this had happened. So why did the council discharge him? Most answers are speculative as no one will go on the record with candid comments. Grieve will be the first architect to be Knoxville’s vice mayor. He has won two elections easily. He is very active as was Pavlis. Grieve

sought the interim mayor position in 2011 but lost on a 5-4 vote to Daniel Brown. Pavlis backed Grieve then. While Grieve will be supportive of Rogero in general, he is more likely to ask questions both publicly and privately. He will not be as totally supportive of Rogero as Pavlis was but he will not be an opponent either. He feels the council should play a role in setting the city’s vision. Pavlis is viewed as a potential mayoral candidate. The two other potential mayoral candidates on council, Marshall Stair and George Wallace, both backed Grieve, removing Pavlis from the higher visibility position. Some suspect practical politics may have been at work here. Rogero, unlike other mayors, did not attempt to influence the vote although she gave Pavlis the coveted honor of introducing her for her inaugural. That did not change any votes. Grieve is

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now a heartbeat away from the mayor’s office. ■The UT Diversity Office has been under fire with all sorts of allegations made. Some have merit and others do not. However, what seems lost in the shuffle is what do these folks actually do? What is a typical day for each of these 30 employees? Most people support diversity and for a university it is a valid goal. An academic environment should expose all to different views and walks of life. But is an actual Office for Diversity with so much staff needed to achieve this? What does the office actually do? Name something specific. For example, when the diversity officer at the UT Law School (of which I am a graduate) or engineering school comes to work each day what does he/she do after their first cup of coffee? The public needs more than a job description but

If you don’t have the power ... Raw emotion was displayed by speakers opposed to Knox County Commission authorizing a contract for the Sheriff’s Office to use video cameras as a substitute for in-person visits for inmates at the county’s detention facilities. Chair Dave Wright said upfront the commission has no power over staffing decisions of the elected sheriff. He said the people could speak but implied it was a waste of time. That was countered by Tina Sparks of Vestal who said, “If you don’t have the power, who does?� Sparks said inmates need human contact. They need “touch, feel and eye contact. You cannot do that with a machine. “We should be able to have contact with our family, our loved ones, our friends. Machines are not the answer to everything.� Psychologist Nancy Mott said commissioners must consider the humanity of those who are incarcerated. “We are defined by how we treat the least of these, our brothers and sisters,� she said. “What kind of society do we want to live in?� The Rev. Harold Middlebrook doesn’t come to County Commission much, he said, because the members are generally looking out for “the least, the lost and the left-out.� “We should be looking for ways to help those/rehabilitate those who have fallen. I have found that

technology does not always work.� Middlebrook had one question: “If you cannot decide on what is going to happen, why is this issue before you now?� Afterwards, the commission voted 9-2 to approve the contract with Dallasbased Securus Technologies Inc. Voting no were the Democrats, Amy Broyles and Sam McKenzie. ■Midway land was rezoned for a business park over the objections of Thorn Grove residents. That vote was 10-1 with only Broyles opposed. Both Broyles and McKenzie will leave the commission in 2016. Republicans are trying to capture both seats, presumably heading for some 11-0 votes. ■Tea Party conservatives packed Farragut High School’s gym for Ted Cruz, the fast-talking Texas alternative to Donald Trump. Hmmm. A one-term senator who previously served in a state Legislature. Sound familiar? But the Tea Party by definition can’t favor somebody with Washington experience. Washington is the problem, not the solution, don’t you see?

an actual day in the life of a diversity employee. Are 30 employees needed to accomplish the goals or can it be done by 20 or 15? These are valid questions which have not been asked or answered. ■The Haslams’ Christmas gift to state lawmakers and many friends across the state was a handsome Christmas tree ornament shaped like the state of Tennessee with the state flag on one side and symbols of the state on the other. It was made in southern Poland which is noted worldwide for its creation of Christmas tree ornaments. Joy to the World Collectibles here in Knoxville handles their distribution in much of the USA. This ornament was made especially for Haslam under the direction of First Lady Crissy Haslam. It will be a collector’s piece. ■Mayor Rogero meets next week (8:30 a.m. Wednes-

day, Jan. 6) with Knox lawmakers as a group for breakfast in her City County Building office. Several legislators indicated they have no objection to the public attending. Rogero has not said what she thinks about public attendance. However, if you attend, do not expect breakfast for anyone except the invited guests. ■Hubert Smith’s term on KAT does not expire until December 2016. He was appointed by Rogero. He also continues on the Public Building Authority, appointed by Mayor Tim Burchett. He says he will resume regular attendance there. Smith works at UT and runs a weekly radio show. KAT chair Jim Richards placed him on the nominating committee which makes him ineligible to seek a KAT office. Smith has missed several meetings recently but says his 2016 attendance will be exemplary.

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Charlie Stevens portrays Fibber McGee (and other characters) during the production of “Christmas 1945� at the John T. O’Connor Center. The Silver Stage Players transported guests back to the time when radio was king.

â– Karns Senior Center: 8042 Oak Ridge Highway 951-2653 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Offerings include: card games; dance classes; exercise programs; mahjong; art classes; farkle dice games; dominoes; computer lab; billiards room. The Center will be closed Friday, Jan. 1.

Pat Rozelle as Susie Harper, dances to a song on the radio during The Silver Stage Players performance of “Christmas 1945,� a re-creation of old time radio shows.

Register for: Noon Year’s Eve party, 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31. ■Halls Senior Center: 4405 Crippen Road 922-0416 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday Hours vary

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Offerings include: card games; exercise classes; dance classes; craft classes; Tai Chi; movie matinee each Tuesday; Senior Meals program, noon each Wednesday. The Center will be closed Friday, Jan. 1.

Janette Stevens answers questions on a game show, hosted by station WSSP.

â– Senior Citizens Information and Referral Service 2247 Western Ave. 524-2786 knoxseniors.org Provides information about services for persons age 60+ and those with disabilities who live in Knoxville or Knox County and referrals when needed: health services, employment services, housing, transportation, legal services, recreation, support groups, emergency assistance, in-home services and minor home repair. â– Knox County Senior Services City County Building 400 Main St., Suite 615 215-4044 Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. â– One Call Club 2247 Western Ave. 595-3006 knoxseniors.org/onecall Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

Morning Pointe officials: Franklin Farrow, Tyner Brooks, Pat Caron, Diane Williams and Greg A. Vital.

Powell’s Tyner Brooks honored Morning Pointe of Powell was named the 2015 Top Facility by its parent company, Morning Pointe Senior Living and Independent Healthcare Properties (IHP). Tyner Brooks was executive director since the Powell facility opened. He left in late 2015 to become executive director of the Morning Pointe facility in Columbia, Tenn. Diane Williams is the new executive director in Powell. “Tyner and his team’s enthusiasm and skills along with their desire to deliver what the customer needs and wants makes Morning Pointe of Powell the Community of the Year,� said Greg A. Vital, president and CEO of Morning Pointe Senior Living and IHP. “I’m forever thankful and blessed to be able to work with such a great team of people at Powell. This award is because of all

of them,� said Brooks. The Powell facility is at 7700 Dannaher Drive near Tennova’s North Knox Medical Center. It offers 53 assisted living apartments on 10 acres. It also includes 20 apartments in the Lantern Alzheimer’s Memory Care program, a separate secure wing of the building. “Tyner was a strong leader in Powell and will now do the same in Columbia,� said Vital. “He is motivated to solve problems while delivering a high level of customer service. It has been a pleasure for me to watch him grow as one of the top executive directors of Morning Pointe Senior Living.� Based in Chattanooga, IHP was founded in 1996 by Vital and Franklin Farrow, now chief operating officer. It develops, owns and manages 25 senior communities in five southeastern states. Pat Caron is regional vice president.

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POWELL/NORWOOD Shopper news • DECEMBER 30, 2015 • A-7

Allyson Neal: A future in ministry By Cindy Taylor The entire high school from First Baptist Academy took food, clothing and toys to Right Fork Elementary School in Kentucky this month. It wasn’t the first mission trip for FBA student Allyson Neal. She says it won’t be her last. “We were really excited to get to go,� said Allyson. “It was fun interacting with students and serving the kids.� This was Allyson’s second time to the school but her first time to lead the trip. She organized the details and planned the travel. Mission of Hope provided the toys and clothes. Allyson went on her first mission trip when she was 12.

“I have been on mission trips to Thailand, China and Peru,� she said. “It was awesome that we could minister to kids and share the gospel with students closer to home.� Allyson also plays basketball at FBA. She has been playing since middle school. With her busy schedule she Allyson Neal still manages to maintain a 4.0 and scored 30 on her ACT test. National average is 20-21. “We are anxiously awaiting Allyson’s PSAT results,� said FBA director of admissions and communications Amy Stewart. “We may be moving

toward a National Merit Scholar. Allyson is not only beautiful and intelligent but she has a heart of gold.� Allyson received the Eagle Award as a sophomore at FBA. The award is given to students who rate in the top of their class striving toward academics and leadership. She plans to continue in ministry after graduation. “I feel called to the foreign mission field,� she said. “I am looking at a degree in English because that allows you entrance into most countries. I am thinking of teaching because that is an awesome platform for missions and I see the impact teachers here at FBA have on students.� Allyson is the daughter of Powell residents Brad and Jennifer Neal.

Gloria Lunsford helps pack a hatchback with wrapped Christmas surprises bound for Wesley House Community Center.

Dorcas Circle supports Wesley House

We are treated as impostors, and yet are true; as unknown, and yet are well known; as dying, and see – we are alive. ‌ (II Corinthians 6: 8b NRSV) There have been some years that I have been happy to bid a not-sofond farewell to, but this is not one of them. It has been a good year, all in all. The world, so far, has continued to turn on its axis; the sun has risen in the east and set in the west; the force of gravity has stayed constant. These are things, I realize, that we take for granted, but perhaps we should not. I hope that in this past year you have loved someone, taught someone, forgiven someone. I hope that in this dying year you have seen something new, something old, something astonishing. I hope that your prayers have been heard and answered, if not in the way you had hoped, at least in a way that you could benefit from. I hope that in the coming year you will learn some things: things about yourself, your dreams, and your potential.

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I hope that your coming year will be filled with joy and growth, with just enough excitement to keep life interesting, but not so much as to be frightening. I hope that in this coming year you will make a difference somehow: in your home, in your neighborhood, in your workplace. I hope that you will make a new friend, let go of an old grudge, give up a pipe dream. I hope that life will be stronger, warmer, richer, truer than before, because that is God’s will for you, always. I hope that you will live each and every day, blessed with joy and peace and love and grace!

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By Nancy Anderson For the women of Dorcas Circle, a Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church women’s ministry, Wesley House Community Center stays near and dear all year round. The women meet the first Monday of each month, offering support to one another as well as their favorite project, Wesley House. The Dorcas Circle keeps a constant collection going of individually wrapped snacks for the 95 at-risk inner city kids who visit Wesley House daily. The women deliver laundry baskets filled with crackers, treats and juice boxes several times a year allowing the kids a nutritious snack every day before participating in afterschool tutoring and arts programs at the center. But on Dec. 14, it was the 30 inner-city senior citizens in the Wesley House WISE program who saw Christmas come by way of silver hatchback automobile filled to the brim with Christmas surprises. “It’s a joy for us,� said newest member Gloria Lunsford. “The seniors all made a wish list so we took those lists and went shopping. “We got as many things wished for as we could find. That was important. I think it was a nice surprise for them. Seniors love Santa, too!�

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Community services ■Cross Roads Presbyterian, 4329 E. Emory Road, hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry 6-8 p.m. each second Tuesday and 9-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday. ■Ridgeview Baptist Church, 6125 Lacy Road, offers Children’s Clothes Closet and Food Pantry 11 a.m.-2 p.m. each third Saturday. Free to those in the 37912/37849 ZIP code area.

Classes/meetings The Dorcas Circle of Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church are Susan Price, June Whittaker, Charlene Asbury, B.J. Cox, Bonnie Carroll, Betty Bunner, Jody Gillenwaters and Gloria Lunsford

â– Church Women United of Knoxville-Knox County meeting, 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, Phyllis Wheatley YWCA, 124 S. Cruz St. Info: 546-0651.

â– First Comforter Church, 5516 Old Tazewell Pike, hosts MAPS (Mothers At Prayer Service) noon each Friday. Info: Edna Hensley, 771-7788. â– Powell Church, 323 W. Emory Road, hosts Recovery at Powell at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. The program embraces people who struggle with addiction, compulsive behaviors, loss and life challenges. Info: recoveryatpowell.com or info@powellchurch.com.

Youth programs â– Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, hosts Morning Breakfast and Afternoon Hang Out for youth each Tuesday. Breakfast and Bible study, 7:20 a.m.; Hang Out Time, 3:305:30 p.m. Info: 690-1060 or beaverridgeumc.org.

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Myers says farewell to the Ridge

Pleasant Ridge Elementary School secretary Kristy Myers receives hugs from Caleigh Worsham and Brooke Hines during her retirement reception. Photos by R. White

After 14 years of greeting families and helping students when needed, Kristy Myers is leaving Pleasant Ridge Elementary to pursue her dream of planning weddings and special occasion events for Margaret Claire Weddings, her business in Fountain City. The school hosted a beautiful reception for Myers in appreciation of her dedication to the school and the thousands of students who have walked through the building while she has worked in the front office. Students in the fourthand fifth-grade choir sang a song written by music teacher Brian Patton, as Myers sat in the seat of

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honor and listened to the song as tears trickled down her cheeks at the sweet sentiment. Lyrics for the song went, “How can we say thank you for your years of service here? Countless acts of kindness make your motives crystal clear. Greeting us each day in a caring way, making all feel special to you. As you do each task, you do more than asked, adding ‘Myers’

The cake at the reception wished Myers farewell and good fortune as she begins a new adventure with Margaret Claire Weddings, her wedding and party planning business based in Fountain City. touch to it, too. Our school has been blessed by the job you do.� Principal Jessica Birdsong said that Pleasant Ridge is all about the history and so is Myers. “She grew up in this area, attending Norwood Elementary and Northwest

Middle School. Kristy loves this community and she embodies the love of the history of the school.� The community and former students turned out to say goodbye to Myers and present her with handmade cards that brought more tears of joy to her eyes.

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keting award in the “digital� category. The project was led by the Knoxville-Knox County MPC in partnership with city and county parks departments, Visit Knoxville, CAC AmeriCorps, the Legacy Parks Foundation and Google. The results give the ability to digitally explore all trails and greenways within the Greater Knoxville region on a computer, tablet or smart phone before physically visiting the actual site. ■Tennessee River Tour won the four-star marketing award in the “campaign� category. The Tennessee River Tour was a partnership project with Living Lands and Waters, TVA, Keep Tennessee Beautiful, and many local water quality organizations that piggybacked on the 26th annual Ijams River Rescue. A To page A-9

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Formalwear store gets new name By Sandra Clark Savvi Formalwear is now Regal Tuxedo and Formalwear. Owner Ben Dobson says the name change ushers in a new chapter of his 30-year career. But the name change will not change Dobson’s relationship with the community or his customers. “Our focus at Regal Tuxedo will be as it was at Savvi,â€? he said. “That is to give outstanding customer service while providing top quality products at reasonable prices. This will not change.â€? Dobson plans to continue

his involvement in the dayto-day operations of his two stores – one off Kingston Pike at Windsor Square and the other in Knoxville Center mall. He will be supported by trained employees, several of whom have been with Regal Tuxedo for over 20 years. “We are excited to roll out the Regal name as we plan for 2016,� he said. While continuing to offer traditional styles, Regal will also offer Slim fit collections, light gray, charcoal, tan and navy. “What sets us apart is that we carry our stock in

the stores so that customers are able to try on different styles. This also eliminates rush fees and extra shipping charges from a warehouse.� Dobson said his established relationships with area bridal shops enables them to color coordinate weddings perfectly. As a community service, Dobson has long assisted local high school students with prom choices by providing tuxedos, free of charge, for prom shows and by offering discounts to students and rebates to the schools. Why the name change? Dobson said Savvi is a large corporate entity controlled mainly by owners in large markets that have multiple stores, some as many as 20 or 25. He says the emphasis has shifted

PHS choir spreads cheer at Windsor Gardens Powell High School choral director Jim Kennedy leads his students as they sing Christmas carols for the residents of Windsor Gardens Assisted Living facility. The group enjoys giving back to the community through song and helping make the spirits a little brighter for the residents at Windsor Gardens. In addition to the carols, residents enjoyed delicious food from Chef Bonnie Ashe and Santa paid a visit, proving that no one is ever too old to believe. The facility is located at 5611 Central Ave. Pike. Info: 688-4840. Photo submitted

Ben Dobson of Regal Tuxedo and Formalwear from individualized, personal service to the bottom line and what works in all the big cities. It seemed to him that the smaller markets were getting lost in the big corporate shuffle. By leaving Savvi corporate, Regal Tuxedo will be

able to offer better pricing to customers because of the savings in corporate fees. An East Tennessee native, Dobson came to Knoxville to attend UT and has been in the formalwear business virtually from the time of his graduation. “I

love what I do, working with bridal couples, prom customers, and being a small part of their wedding or special event. I also get the chance to work with other great wedding vendors in the area, which is very rewarding,� he said.

Food City/Toyota winner Jeanne Beffrey of Jefferson City, shown with Emerson Breeden, Food City director of community relations, won a 2015 Toyota Prius C and fuel for a year, compliments of the Food City/ Toyota Knoxville sweepstakes. The home health nurse called her win “awesome.� Nine qualifier prizes of Food City gift cards were also awarded, and the first 50 consumers to test drive a Prius at Toyota of Knoxville received a $25 gift card.

Recreation awards From page A-8 record 15 tons of trash were removed during the River Rescue and more than 1,100 volunteers came out to clean Knoxville’s waterways. Individuals honors went to: ■Nikki Crutcher, who was recently named as the city’s new recreation superintendent, earned the Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) designation by the National Certification Board and the National Recreation and Parks Association. ■Kathleen Gibi won the “Most Dedicated City Employee� national award for her efforts as the city of Knoxville’s liaison in Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Initiative – a national effort to reduce childhood obesity. Gibi has worked with local partners through her communications position to help Knoxville and Knox County be ranked No. 1 in the nation among the NLC’s Let’s Move! cities, towns and counties. As is tradition, the Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department gave end-ofthe-year internal “Superlative Awards:� Aaron Browning, athletics coordinator, was named “Employee of the Year.� In 2015, Browning oversaw the West Hills Pickleball Court renovation, as well as the city’s contract with RecPro to provide online reservations of city facilities and registration in city programs and leagues, and managed Knoxville Parks and Recreation’s Athletics Division. Denise Jones got the “unsung hero award,� Phil Hatcher won the Ralph Goss Community Service Award; Dynamic Sports and Daniel Alexander got the new program award; the Kathleen Gibi and the Tennessee River Tour won the “special event� award. “Our department affects so many aspects of our community, and I’m proud that so many of our staff, projects and programs have been recognized as awardwinning assets,� said Parks and Recreation Director Joe Walsh. “We are always seeking to improve, but it’s nice to know we are making noteworthy impact on so many levels.�

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Fitness trail coming to botanical gardens By Tom King The Rotary Club of Knoxville will be starting off the New Year with a very interesting project at the K nox v ille Botanical Garden and Tom King Arboretum. The club’s Mainstream Committee will be building a “Fitness Loop Trail� to be located on the Center for Urban Agriculture grounds. The project also calls for outdoor equipment along the trail. The total cost of the project is $1,500. This labor-of-love project will begin on Saturday, Feb. 6, with a workday for members for spreading gravel, doing general landscape work and performing general maintenance to the area. Two weeks later on Saturday, Feb. 20, the club will host a free Winter Fun Walk to introduce and build awareness of the new trail. Rotarians and nonRotarians can become involved with a tax-deductible contribution to The Rotary Foundation of Knoxville and mail it to the club at 501 Main Ave., No. 166, Knoxville, TN 37901.

The gardens and arboretum are located at 2743 Wimpole Avenue in Knoxville and it is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Info: 865-862-8717 or knoxgarden.org If you would like more information about this project from the club, contact Elaine McCulloch at 865523-8252.

Food City’s Race Against Hunger paid off handsomely for Powell-area nonprofits as $5,500 was awarded. Pictured are: Janice White and Donna Yardley, Heiskell Community Center; Marcia Fisher, Powell Presbyterian food bank; Bucky Slagle, Knoxville district manager, Food City; Terri Gilbert, Powell store manager; Roger Hilliard, Temple Baptist Church; Ginny Combs, St. James Episcopal Church; Joyce Smith, Glenwood Baptist Church. Photos by S. Clark

Food City customers battle hunger

In a pre-Christmas cer- $1, $3 or $5 to their grocery emony at the Powell Food bill. One hundred percent of City, several local nonprof- the donations were awarded its received gift cards for to hunger relief and charifood from the company- table organizations in the sponsored Race Against community. â– News from ORNL Hunger. The promotion was The past year’s promoNorth Knoxville Rotarco-sponsored this year by tion raised $397,500 which ians last Thursday heard Kellogg’s. was distributed in late Defrom Dr. Kaushik Biswas, Throughout the promo- cember. The Powell store who works at the Oak Ridge tion, customers could add gave away $5,500. National Laboratory. He discussed a research and develRobbie Norman, principal at Brickey-McCloud Elementary School, opment project focused on signs for gift cards from Food City’s Powell store manager Terri Gilbert. building-related energy performance and durability. He said new insulation products will mean thinner walls, less expensive construction and more efďŹ cient energy use in the future. He said that recent R&D activities include the measurement and heat transfer modeling of thermal-physical properties of highperformance insulation materials. A native of India, Biswas earned his master’s degree and doctorate from Purdue University. Tom King is a retired newspaper editor, a Rotarian for 27 years and past president of the Rotary Club of Farragut. He can be reached at tking535@gmail.com

Summit boosts Children’s Home The Summit Medical Group operations support team presents Smoky Mountain Children’s Home with a check for $635. The money was collected from SMG site managers during the annual Christmas party as a holiday season donation to the residential program for at-risk children and youth. Pictured are SMG director of operations Sara Fulton; team members Janet Earl, Kim Yovella and Karla Johnson; SMCH director of public relations and communications Shane Smith; and SMG team member Kelly Scott.

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Premier Surgical opens new Papermill Drive facility Premier Surgical Associates physicians, staff and Knox County leaders, recently celebrated the opening of the practice’s new facility at 6408 Papermill Drive in West Knoxville. The 28-thousand-square-foot, 2-story building houses the Premier Vascular Access and Imaging Center, Premier Vein Clinics, Premier Limb Preservation Center, Premier Prosthetic Center, Premier Hemorrhoid Treatment The new Premier Surgical facility at 6408 Center, and ultrasound rooms, Papermill Drive as well as a Clinical Research Department, Elite Skin and Laser us achieve our goal of embracing valCenter and Premier’s corporate and ue-based health care, which includes higher quality care, lower costs, betbilling ofďŹ ces. The new facility is designed to ter access and an improved patient provide expanded services and in- experience.â€? As Premier Surgical Associates creased accessibility for patients. The ďŹ rst oor features front-door ac- enters its 20th year anniversary, the cess for the Premier Prosthetic Cen- future looks bright. “We are excited ter, as well as procedure suites for to improve the delivery of healthcare vascular treatments such as arterial while continuing to serve our pastents and arteriograms. The second tients, the community and our hospioor houses clinical exam rooms, a tal partners,â€? says Burris. suite of ultrasound rooms for screening, diagnosing and treating various vascular issues, and varicose vein laser treatment areas. “The expanded facility allows us better serve our patients in the East Tennessee region with a convenient location and easy access to proceTo schedule an appointment at the dures and services that don’t require Premier Surgical Papermill office, a hospital stay,â€? explains Premier call 865-588-8229 or visit www.premiersurgical.com CEO Kevin Burris. “This move helps

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More banjo! By Carol Shane There’s no way of knowing how many different resolutions are being made for the year 2016, but if one of yours is “hear more banjos,” boy are you in luck. Next week Knoxville’s popular Old City destination Boyd’s Jig and Reel will come alive with the sound of the twangy, soulful fivestring instrument – in bulk – when the Knoxville Banjo Orchestra Flash Mob invades “Tennessee Shines,” sponsored by WDVX. Kyle Campbell, the banjo player who heads up the whole thing, recalls the KBO’s beginnings. “Matt Morelock called all the banjo players he knew for the Meadowlark Festival back in the spring,” he says. “I started calling everyone I knew. It was about 20 banjos.” Campbell and part of his crew are fresh off the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s Clayton Christmas Concerts, where their banjo quartet made a real splash. “We were going to have the whole banjo orchestra playing in the lobby, but they thought we should be part of the show.” There wasn’t room for the whole gang, so Campbell and Jessica Watson, Tim Wor-

man and Don Phillips made a fine foursome. Phillips, by the way, plays a bass banjo that he made himself. A bass drum forms the body, part of a thick wooden pallet serves as a sturdy neck, and heavyduty fishing line provides resonant strings. It’s played in the upright position. The headliners for the evening are The Bearded, originally a trio of Campbell, Greg Horne and Chris Zuhr. They describe their sound as “oldtime mountain blues.” Campbell says the name came about because “we all had beards – at least when we started.” He’s excited to welcome three other players into the lineup. “There’ll be six in all,” he says. “We’ll have some new songs, some new sounds.” Also featured will be former Knoxvillian Mark Lamb, co-founder of Circle Modern Dance in Knoxville and Mark Lamb Dance in New York City. He’ll perform his spoken-word piece “Into the Fire” about the importance of cast iron skillets. It’s a preview of his show, “A Boy and His Dolly,” which will be part of the birthday tribute to Dolly Parton coming up at the Bijou Theatre (more info com-

Players from the Knoxville Banjo Orchestra made a big hit at the recent Clayton Holiday Concerts. They’ll be included in the lineup when WDVX presents “Tennessee Shines” at the Jig & Reel next Wednesday. Shown are Kyle Campbell, Don Phillips, Jessica Watson and Tim Worman. Photo by Eileen Weber

ing in a future column.) WDVX’s “Tennessee Shines” is a live weekly program, continuing throughout the year. Each event features a lively musical lineup, and it’s a great place

to go for conviviality, food and drink. Why not get out for the first one of 2016? “You don’t get to see a bunch of banjos all in one place,” says Campbell, “so it’ll be special.”

The Bearded plus the Knoxville Banjo Orchestra Flash Mob and Mark Lamb will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, at Boyd’s Jig and Reel, the non-smoking musical pub

located at 101 S. Central Street in Knoxville. Tickets: $10; doors open at 6 p.m. Info/tickets: 247-7066 or jigandreel.ticketleap.com Send story suggestions to news@ shoppernewsnow.com.

Pickle Top 10: indies and space epics By Betsy Pickle Ranking a year’s movies has turned into a national obsession, but it’s so much fun and such a healthy addiction that you don’t have to worry about seeking professional help – unless you’re literally relying on a professional critic for guidance. It’s only opinion, after all, so there’s no right or wrong. People have different tastes and are drawn to different genres. And since the end of the year is always a good time to reflect, it makes sense to play the game. 2015 was a satisfying movie year because there were great blockbusters and amazing indies. It was a good mix. And while that makes the apples-and-oranges quality of Top 10 lists dizzying, it’s also the perfect entry point for debate. So let’s begin: 1. “Room” – This fall’s indie sensation is a powerful example of what film can do. Based on a novel by Emma Donoghue, who adapted the screenplay, “Room” shows the resilience of the human spirit with its story of a young woman and her little boy, held captive in a tiny space but using their imaginations to learn, grow and survive. The clash of fantasy and reality is brutally inevitable, but even when it arrives, “Room” finds avenues

Ma (Brie Larson) broadens the horizons of a confined world for Jack (Jacob Tremblay) in “Room.” to challenge and uplift. 2. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” – The long-anticipated epic delivers new hope for the beloved franchise. After the dark years of the prequel trilogy, “The Force Awakens” builds on the familiar but re-engineers the space saga so that there’s a more complex palate of emotions and a more diverse array of characters. The emotional wallop of seeing old favorites back in action is a quantity that cannot be dismissed, but the new young stars – Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac

and Adam Driver – bring nuances that should carry the series into the future. 3. “Brooklyn” – A “small” film in the tradition of old Hollywood romances finds a way to tap into more intimacy than many of its venerable predecessors. A young Irishwoman comes to the United States to find opportunity, but cutting ties with the old country proves harder than she expected. Watch out: Saoirse Ronan may turn out to be the Meryl Streep of her generation. 4. “Amy” – Documentaries can hold their own

or even surpass narrative films in terms of powerful storytelling and cultural insight. “Amy” is a great film, no matter how it’s classified. It respectfully dissects the short and tragic life of singer Amy Winehouse and makes it clear why the world should regret her passing. 5. “The Martian” – Even before “The Force Awakens” arrived, space was a popular frontier in 2015 thanks to the collaboration of Matt Damon and director Ridley Scott (who has an affinity for the milieu). Adapted from a book by Andy Weir, “The Martian” is a roller coaster of an epic and a grabber of a lone-survivor story, with an outstanding performance by Damon. 6. “Trumbo” – Bryan Cranston’s measured portrayal of blacklisted screenwriter Dalton Trumbo serves a passionate plea for tolerance while depicting one of the nation’s darkest eras. 7. “The End of the Tour” – Jesse Eisenberg and Jason Segel do a graceful dance of the conflicts between art and commerce in this slice-of-life bio inspired by doomed novelist David Foster Wallace. 8. “The Danish Girl” – Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne triumphs again in a

period piece inspired by the life of a transgender pioneer, who first became noted as artist Einar Wegener. Redmayne is equally matched by the brilliant Alicia Vikander, as Einar’s artist wife. 9. “Ex Machina” – Speaking of Vikander, 2015 was her year, and “Ex Machina” is one of the reasons why. As an android exploring her human side, she befuddles both creator Oscar Isaac and tech geek

Domhnall Gleeson in this smart sci-fi drama directed by Alex Garland. 10. “Love & Mercy” – Whether you’re a Beach Boys fan or not, this film about the struggles of musician Brian Wilson will draw you in and break your heart. The debate continues over whether John Cusack or Paul Dano is the star (my vote’s for Dano), but both, along with Elizabeth Banks and Paul Giamatti, make this biopic riveting.

‘The Hateful Eight’ Samuel L. Jackson plays bounty hunter Major Marquis Warren in “The Hateful Eight,” now playing in the “roadshow” version in 70mm at Pinnacle 18 and expanding to regular screens on Friday. Writer-director Quentin Tarantino rounds up an octet of scumbags and strands them together in post-Civil War Wyoming during a blizzard. Mayhem ensues. The film also stars Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tim Roth, Channing Tatum, Walton Goggins, Bruce Dern and Michael Madsen. It’s rated R for strong bloody violence, a scene of violent sexual content, language and some graphic nudity.

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Shooting the mistletoe By Sara Barrett Here in the South, we find our own way of doing things. American mistletoe grows in abundance in several states, specifically along the lower East Coast and west throughout Texas, according to U.S. Geological Survey. The semi-parasitic vegetation dwells high up in treetops and steals nutrients from its host. Most literature suggests using a pruning pole or other long apparatus to reach as high as you can to snatch a twig or two. But one Southerner has no time for that. If you hear gunshots through the back roads of Hardin Valley, it could be a deer hunter or it could be

an old fashioned mistletoe harvest. Ray Green shoots the de c or at i ve holiday favorite out of a tree each year for his wife, Nancy. T h e tradition began more Green than 20 years ago when the two started dating. Around Thanksgiving or Christmas, Green would grab his gun and head out to the woods off Sam Lee Road to see what he could find. “I’ve been shootin’ mistletoe from trees since I was 16 years old,� says Green, now 73. “I used to

use a rifle but I can’t see good enough now so I use a 12-gauge shotgun.� He can’t remember how he got the idea to shoot it down, but says, “I got it so I could get free kisses. And shootin’s a lot better than climbing.� Family members began looking forward to a fresh sprig each year for their doorways, and rumor has it that a relative or two came along after their parents began kissing under the mistletoe, thanks to Ray’s sure shot. Now a resident of Lenoir City, Green works on a farm back in Hardin Valley and he continues the holiday harvest each year. Mistletoe is easier to find in Knox County – it is known

to grow in abundance in only 23 counties throughout the state. According to usgs.gov, mistletoe gets its name from the way it can spread throughout a forest. Birds eat the berries and leave seeds throughout their flights. “Mistel� is the AngloSaxon word for “dung� and “tan� is the word for “twig.� So yes, each year folks hang “dung-on-a-twig� over their heads to add a little romance to their holiday. Have a Happy New Year, everyone.

Ray Green aims at mistletoe in a tree in Hardin Valley. Photos by S. Barrett

A photo of the first branch of mistletoe Ray Green shot out of a tree for his wife, Nancy. Photo submitted

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SUNDAY, JAN. 3 Advance screening of the first hour of “Downton Abbey” final season, 2 p.m., Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Free. Info: 684-1200.

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Fitness

A Shopper-News Special Section

December 30, 2015

Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon Corporate Team Challenge members pose for their first group picture at Parkwest Medical Center. Team members will serve as ambassadors for corporate health and fitness. They are: (front) Lisa Benton, Naomi Blair, Neva Foust, Lee Ann Bowman, Tatia Harris, Cynthia Jones; (back) Robert Holder, Misty Monday, Jennifer Marsh, Bob Yarbrough, Chip Braeuner, Allison Benge, Melisa Hart and Chris Blevins.

Let the wellness begin

Corporate team challenge highlights work wellness High blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, diabetes, aches and pains – these are all common problems affecting millions of people in the American workplace. We learn to live with it, take the pills, and clock in, because there’s a job to be done. But what if there’s a better way? Covenant Health has assembled a team

of representatives from local businesses to train for events in the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, April 3, 2016, as a path to better health and fitness. The new team members are ready to get serious about getting healthier, and have made a commitment to help others do the same. For a little extra motivation, they will be competing against each other to see who can make the greatest strides in health and fitness by race day. The team will be coached by Covenant Health fit-

sen from the marathon’s Fittest Company Challenge participants, a variety of employers throughout East Tennessee who are encouraging their work force to use marathon events to achieve optimum wellness. The team will receive expert advice on diet and exercise, and will serve as community ambassadors for health and fitness. Covenant Health’s first team was assembled for the inaugural marathon in 2005. Since then, the program has grown and changed to reach various groups of people. The 2016 team will be the first to focus primarily on corporate wellness, striving to help employers support workers’ efforts to be healthy. Info: knoxvillemarathon.com or covenanthealth.com/marathonteam

ness advocate Missy Kane, who is an Olympic runner and a member of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. At the end of the three-month training period, a winner will be named based on improvements in health and fitness, goals reached and team participation. The winner will receive a package of prizes from marathon sponsors, but Kane says past team members have told her the real prize is the new lease on life that comes with being healthy and strong. This year’s team members were cho-

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everything By Carol Shane Perry Ward, who lives in South Knoxville but teaches voice at UT Chattanooga, says he can trace his weight problems back to “too many sodas in my teens.â€? Even though he gave those up more than 25 years ago, he’s always struggled to keep his weight down and has tried various methods over the years. “But my real story begins about six years ago,â€? says the handsome baritone, who has had an international singing career and was once on the Metropolitan Opera roster. “I had just lost my job in the downsizing of the Bush recession,â€? he remembers. “It was sudden and unexpected. “I sent out a raft of rĂŠsumĂŠs and applications – academic, church jobs, retail – but received only rejections.â€? By late 2009, depressed and worried, Ward says, “my weight had risen to over 250 pounds.

Not my heaviest, but certainly the heaviest in many years. I didn’t like myself very much.� It was a wake-up call. “That December, I decided to change. Change everything. From the inside out. I wanted to be a better person. I wanted to be a more attractive job candidate – not just outwardly, but inwardly.� On the cusp of turning 50, Ward read the book “Younger Next Year� by Chris Crowley and Dr. Henry Lodge, and its information on the aging body’s metabolism and physiology made a big impression. “I knew I needed to do something. I was working two part-time jobs and I wanted to stop feeling resentful and desperate. “I went to work on me.� Having had experience with the “Change One� diet program years before, Ward knew about the effectiveness of slow change. He’d also read Mark Bittman’s

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book, “Food Matters.� Eschewing the idea of another “diet,� he began to craft a plan using ideas from his three sources. “This was going to be a complete makeover into a nutrition and exercise plan I could live with.� By starting small with breakfast – a meal he usually skipped – Ward was able to eventually incorporate healthier eating choices at every meal. “I quit fast food. I have had perhaps five fast food meals since 2011. “I was amazed what happened to my palate after quitting fast food. I really had no idea how much salt is added to fast food, not just the French fries.� He switched from burgers and fries to half a sandwich and salad. He added healthy snacks of fresh fruit throughout the day, gave up white foods such as sugar and flour, and incorporated lots of lean protein, veggies and whole-grain carbs. Food, however, was only part of the equation. “I knew that I needed to get moving. This also needed to be a plan I could live with every day. Likewise, I started small, walking for 15 minutes three times a week. Then it was 30 minutes every other day. Soon, I graduated to moderate aerobics 30 minutes every other day,

Perry Ward before weight loss.

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Now over 50 pounds lighter, Ward takes part in a recent production of “The Gondoliers� at UT Chattanooga. With him are C.J. Coffey and Jordan Smith. Photos submitted

then every day. I began to lift very light weights twice a week. I have now worked all the way up to doing 40-60 minutes of aerobics or cycling six days a week plus at least two days at the gym, lifting moderate weights.� Sweeping changes are impressive

and may seem overwhelming, but Ward points out that “it took me the better part of a year to adopt all of these dietary and exercise changes. I have maintained them now for over five years. It took over two years, but I dropped from 250 pounds in January 2010 to 197 pounds in April 2012.

“I tell you, when those pounds are eral friends and relatives, including his coming off, you no longer want to reward father. He admits that his weight has gone up a bit and that “at the present time, I’m yourself with bad stuff. And I never realized how bad the bad stuff made me feel.â€? not where I want to be. But I don’t have to go on a ‘diet;’ I just have to get back to my With healthier food and regular exernormal routine.â€? cise, “I felt more confident and assured. In He’s eager for oth“Start small. Make changes ers to share in the the fall of 2011 a job opportunity presented good feeling. “Here’s you can live with. Give itself and I submitted my simple advice: start small. Make my rĂŠsumĂŠ. yourself time to adapt, changes you can live “I was one of three you’re not going to lose 15 with. Give yourself candidates selected as time to adapt, you’re a finalist. I felt so at pounds by tomorrow.â€? not going to lose 15 ease and comfortable pounds by tomorrow. in the interview pro“As you feel better, you will want to do cess. Really, I couldn’t believe how much exercise relieved my stress levels!â€? He was more. Keep moving. The more you move, the unanimous choice for the position of the better you will feel. Get off the salt and the sugar – your taste buds will love assistant professor of music at UTC, and believes that it’s all due to “the work I had you for it. Eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables – it’s not more expensive when you done on myself. I felt comfortable in my own skin in a way I hadn’t in years.â€? consider the nutritional content. He’s kept within 10 pounds of his goal “It takes work and diligence; it doesn’t weight since 2012, but has gone through take perfection. You can change your life and make it what you want it to be.â€? plenty of stress recently, having lost sev-

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