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Arrested in the pulpit

All hail the Queen!

Bearden High School’s 2011 Homecoming Queen, Cozette Garpard, right, enjoys Homecoming festivities with her court: Brittany Reeves, Sarah Wallace Ward, Lacy Tragessor, Sarah Hnilica, Caroline Williams, Caroline Poore, Madison Harmon and Sue-Yun Kim.

Wendy Smith writes on the colorful past of Knoxville’s First Presbyterian Church

Photo by Wendy Smith

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After a rocky start at life, a West Knoxville toddler is

Making up for lost time Summer Boerger and her mother Laura play in their living room. The toddler is now thriving after a receiving a kidney donated by her father, Dan. Photo by Wendy Smith

By Wendy Smith

Did you know… Thomas Jefferson based some of his ideas on Islamic civilization, according to University of Richmond scholar Azizah al-Hibri? Find out more on Page A-3

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Last week, 2-year-old Summer Boerger attended her first play group. She went to Gym Bugs with her mother, Laura, and the Moms and Tots group from All Saints Catholic Church. She frolicked and explored and behaved like any other toddler. It was nothing short of a miracle. After all, at the beginning of the year, Summer was just learning to roll over. She was two weeks old when Dan and Laura Boerger realized something was very wrong with their baby. She looked puffy, and after a few trips to the pediatrician, they were sent to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital for tests. The labs were “wonky,” says Laura, and Summer was immediately admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. While other doctors were vague, nephrologist Maricarmon Malagon-Rogers was not. She told the couple that things didn’t look good. Summer’s potassium was so high that she was at risk for cardiac arrest. “I don’t think Summer would’ve made it if it hadn’t been for her,” Laura says. The infant had her first of 13 surgeries that night – the installation of a dialysis catheter. She was diagnosed with Denys-Drash syndrome, a rare disorder that is characterized by cancerous tumors in the kidneys. She would eventually have both kidneys removed, and be kept alive through dialysis. Summer spent one month at ETCH, and another month at UT Hospital. When she finally came home, her young life was overshadowed by dialysis. For the first

month, she was treated at home. But that stopped working, so Laura took her to a dialysis center for treatments, which could take up to four hours. At one point she went six days a week. It was not a happy time. Summer was too sick to leave the house for

long, and because she was behind developmentally, it made Laura sad to be around other children her age. But the Boerger family had hope. If Summer could make it to her first birthday, she could receive a kidney transplant. Only an adult can do-

nate a live kidney, so her body had to big enough to accommodate a kidney from her enthusiastic donor – her father. Dan was excited about giving his daughter a kidney from the start. Both parents were tested, and Laura was slightly relieved that she had some fluid on one kidney that kept her from being a candidate. Dan passed his physical with flying colors and was approved. Last June, the family traveled to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital for the transplant. Insurance required the trip, but the fact that Dan’s parents lived in Cincinnati made it a logical choice. Dan spent four days in the hospital. Summer stayed for more than a month. Once she received her new kidney, Summer’s development took off. She’s playful and outgoing, and a champ at communicating what she wants. She even has a fake cry that could win an Oscar. She will be on medication for the rest of her life, and her therapy appointments keep Laura hopping, but those challenges seem small compared to Summer’s first year of life. Laura says she is a different person now than before her daughter was born. She can’t put her finger on what’s changed, except that she and Dan are closer to their families than they were before. But as she watches Summer play on the living room floor, she sums up her feelings. “I never used to cry during movies. Now I cry all the time.”

Olympian gives students tips for success By Wendy Smith After four trips to the Olympics, track phenomenon Joetta Clark Diggs knows what it takes to be successful. You have to have a purpose, she told students who attended her keynote address during the UT College of Communication and Information’s second annual Diversity and Inclusion Week. She grew up in Maplewood, N.J. In 1980, she set a national high school record in the 800 meter run, and was the top college prospect, male or female, in any sport. She competed in the 1988, 1992, 1996

and 2000 Olympic Games, and was elected to the National Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2009. She graduated from UT with a degree in public relations. She admits that when she was a teenager she thought her purpose was to “tell people off.” As an adult, she’s learned to think before she speaks, and she uses that speaking ability to benefit others. Diggs is a Four-time Olympian Joetta Clark Diggs, second from right, was the keynote motivational author and speaker speaker at the UT College of Communication and Information’s Diversity and and runs a nonprofit that provides Inclusion Week. Sister-in-law Jearl Miles-Clark, brother J.J. Clark, and sister Ha- sports programs for kids. zel Clark-Riley also attended. Jearl and Hazel are both three-time Olympians, She gave her audience tips on how and all three women were coached by J.J., who is director of track and field at UT. Photo by Wendy Smith To page A-3

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A-2 • SEPTEMBER 26, 2011 • BEARDEN SHOPPER-NEWS

Southern culture surprises exchange students Nine exchange students are getting acclimated to the U.S., and while none will admit to being homesick, they’ve found Tennessee to be quite different from home.

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Next up: Blooms Day This array of fall foliage was on display at the recent plant sale at UT Gardens. Director Susan Hamilton and James Newburn, assistant director, greeted visitors. Hamilton said spring and fall plant sales benefit the gardens. Newburn said the winter fundraiser will be the Holiday Express, a display of 12 trains with Christmas landscaping under a tent. “It’s fun, especially for out-of-town guests,� said Hamilton. Photo by S. Clark

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Sue and Lendelle Clark facilitate the exchange through Education First Foundation for Foreign Study, and they are hosting students from Spain and Italy. Five others are from Europe, and two are from Australia and Japan. They attend Bearden, West, Central, Oliver Springs, Coalfield, Sunbright and Polk County High Schools. The school day is different in Europe, where teachers change classes and students stay in the classroom. The schedule changes each day. “Here, it’s the same thing, over and over,� says Sofia Dyrendahl from Sweden. Students take their studies more seriously there, and there is little emphasis on sports or school spirit. That may explain why Yannick Dammer of Germany, who plays basketball for Central, reports that U.S. players are better. Javier De La Cruz, who plays soccer at West, says the players here are faster than in Spain. Maybe it has something to do with the East Tennessee diet. Several students said that while they don’t approve of how much fast food their current classmates eat, they do enjoy big southern breakfasts. Nadine Hegemann of Germany especially enjoys biscuits and gravy.

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Lendelle and Sue Clark host local exchange students at their West Knoxville home: (front) Nadine Hegemann, Maria Padilla Moreno-Torres, Michela Serra, Lea Koch, Sofia Dyrendahl, Yuri Tsunekawa; (rear) Javier De La Cruz Diez and Yannick Dammer.

Sacred Heart Cathedral School students show off the 650 pinwheels they made in honor of International Day of Peace on Sept. 21. Photos by Wendy Smith Teen involvement in church is also different in the states. Michela Serra of Italy has been surprised by how often Americans attend church. Almost no one believes in God in Sweden, says Sofia. They’ve only been in town for a few weeks, but all say they get along well with their host families. Sofia bonded with her new “sister� during a trip the family took two days after she arrived. “It felt tense and weird,� she says. “But then we spent the night at Dollywood, and we started talking and had a great time.�

International Day of Peace with 650 handmade pinwheels planted on the school’s lawn to form the word “peace.â€? The Pinwheels for Peace project was started by two Florida Teachers in 2005, and as many as 3.5 million pinwheels were expected to be displayed all over the world in conjunction with the event. Sacred Heart’s project was spearheaded by art teacher Tina Marcheggiani. “Peaceâ€? is this year’s school theme, she said, and religion, social studies, literature and science teachers were all able to work the â– Sacred Heart pinwheel project into their curriculum. It also taught students make a students the importance of statement working together. A little rain didn’t dampEverything at the school en the spirits of students starts with faith, she says, at Sacred Heart Cathedral and she hopes to make the School as they celebrated project an annual tradition. “Our leader is Jesus, and he’s the prince of peace.â€? â–

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Plans are in the works for a Christmas dinner and dance at the Lyons View Community Center, 114 Sprankle Avenue. Gail Smith is collecting addresses of those who grew up in Knoxville’s historically black neighborhoods – Lyons View, Brickyard, Slatey and Happy Home – so she can send out invitations. There will be a meeting at the community center at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27, to begin planning the event. Call Gail at 3097712 for more information. The Knox County Health Department is offering a series on diabetes at the community center from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 24. Topics will include medication, prevention of complications and blood sugar monitoring. The series is free, and dinner is included. To register, contact KCHD at 215-5170. The Lyons View Community Center was recently refurbished for community activities with assistance from the city’s Neighborhood Small Grants Program.

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Jefferson studied Islam, scholar says By Wendy Smith The founding fathers studied the world’s civilizations as they mapped out this country’s government, and Islam expert Azizah al-Hibri is convinced that Thomas Jefferson based some of his ideas on Islamic civilization. Al-Hibri, a professor at the T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond, Va., lectured at the UT College of Law last week. Each civilization gleans wisdom from those that came before it, and Western civilization is no different, she says. “We all rely on each other. No man is an island, and no civilization is an island.� Thomas Jefferson owned a copy of the Koran, which she has seen in the Library of Congress. It is George

Azizah al-Hibri, an expert on women’s rights and Islam, spoke at the UT college of Law last week. Photo by Wendy Smith Sale’s 1734 translation, a two-volume work that includes a history of Islamic civilization. She also knows that Jefferson owned Muslim slaves, who might well have been sophisticated and educated. Jefferson’s writings about freedom of religion also mention protecting

Olympian gives students tips From page A-1

to successfully follow their dreams, starting with patience. While she competed in four Olympic Games, she actually trained for six. She failed to make the Olympic team twice, but true failure would have been not to try again, she said. She also advised students to prepare. As a high school student, she spent hours each day training, and missed both her senior prom and her graduation. “There’s a time for everything. If you aren’t willing to make sacrifices, success won’t happen.� Diggs encouraged students to persevere through difficulties and seize opportunities when they arise. Everyone should focus on their own gifts and abilities and not blame others for shortcomings. “You have to play your own hand,� she said. “Don’t try to play someone else’s.� Students were invited to ask questions after the talk, and one asked how she was helped by her time at UT. Diggs said her undergraduate days were influenced by seeing women in

“Muhammadism� specifically. While most Westerners equate Islamic civilization with conflict and violence, early Islamic culture had qualities similar to those valued in U.S. culture today. For example, history shows that women were community leaders during the lifetime of the prophet Muhammad. The Koran says that women can work, says al-Hibri, and when Muhammad created the first Islamic community at Medina in the seventh century, a delegation of women gave him the vote. That system of selecting leaders by the consent of the people, called baya, is akin to the democratic system of voting and was unusual at the time, she says.

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charge. Now, being a UT â– Fort Loudoun Lake Asalumnus opens doors for sociation will host a rain her, she said. Whenever she barrel workshop 6-8 p.m. speaks publicly, someone in Tuesday, Oct. 4, in the large the audience always yells, conference room at Ijam’s Visitor Center. Cost is $45 “Go, Vols!â€? per barrel. Space is limited. Another asked how she Deadline to register is Tuesfound peace while balancday, Sept. 27. Info: 523-3800 ing her studies and a track or email info@fllake.org. career at UT. â– The Barbershop Har“I found my peace knowmony Society will sponsor ing that if I didn’t gradua community-wide men’s ate from college, I’d be in Christmas chorus, meettrouble with my parents,â€? ing 7:30 p.m. each Tuesday she replied. Diggs is the night beginning Oct. 4 in daughter of Joe Clark, the the basement fellowship hall unconventional high school principal portrayed in the movie “Lean on Me.â€? She didn’t do much socializing as a student, but says that at 49 she now has time to kick up her heels. 10512 Lexington Dr., Ste. 500 • 218-WEST “You will have plenty of time to party.â€? After a 20-year career in track and field, she is now driven by her desire to serve, she said. “The energy you give off to people is what you get back.â€? UT’s Diversity and Inclusion Week included a number of panel discussions and a Diversity Festival, which was held last Thursday at Circle Park.

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“It was a world in which power spoke. Islam said it isn’t power that speaks, but what it right.� Muhammad also created a federal system with the Charter of Medina, which was a compact with tribes, or states, that allowed each tribe to create its own rules. A jury system was used when Sicily was under Muslim control in the 10th century, and the concept may have spread to the West when the region was conquered by the Normans, says al-Hibri. Muslims have been part of this country for a long time, she says, and the contributions of their people have never been fully recognized. It’s a religion that celebrates God’s creation, and encourages adherents

to ponder creation, rather than run away from it. As a result, there is no conflict between Islam and the study of science. Because of this approach, the Muslim world experienced its golden age when the rest of Europe was in the midst of the dark ages. Muslims are responsible for several advancements in science, medicine and math, including the invention of the numeral zero, says al-Hibri. The alphabet was invented in Lebanon, where she was born. Islam, when properly understood as it was revealed by the prophet, espouses values that are consistent with those of this country, she says. “Those who disagree are looking at a perversion of Islam.�

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nessee will meet 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at Cedar Springs Christian Bookstore on North Peters Road. Guest speaker Glenn “Cain� Jacobs will discuss “Freedom and Liberty of Mankind.� Info: 414-6060.

■The Knoxville Writers’ Guild will launch its eighth literary anthology “A Tapestry of Voices: The 2011 Anthology of the Knoxville Writers’ Guild� during the group’s meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Laurel Theater. A $2 donation will be requested. Everyone is invited. ■The Patriots of East Ten-

■The Poetry Quintessence Society meets 6:30 p.m. the last Monday of each month at CafÊ 4’s library, third floor. Everyone 16 and older is invited. Info: Tonya, 357-6134.

BEARDEN NOTES ■West Knox Lions Club meets 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month at Shoney’s on Lovell Road. ■West Knoxville Kiwanis Club meets 5:30 every Tuesday at Shoney’s on Walker Springs Road.

Crafters’ Fall Porch Sale The Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris will host its annual Fall Porch Sale for two weeks beginning Thursday, Oct. 6. Handcrafted, local artwork will be for sale, including seconds, student work and crafts by non-juried members of the center. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Info: www.appalachianarts. net or 494-9854.

Clinch River Antiques Festival The 11th annual Clinch River Antiques Festival will be held 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 in historic downtown Clinton. Info: 457-2559 or www.clinchriverfallfestival.com.

Exhibit of Gombert and Beene Tennessee Valley Unitarian Unversalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike, will host an exhibit of works by artists Carl Gombert and Ricky Beene through September.

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Mayor ‘sees the light’ on Carter Elementary School “I think the light’s at the end of the tunnel on the Carter project,” Mayor Tim Burchett said at last week’s County Commission work session. Today’s commission vote will reveal whether that light is a rising sun or an oncoming train. In the words of Commissioner Tony Norman, the process for building a new school “got so convoluted and curious” that predicting commission’s decision has become a slippery business. Tim Burchett Questions about the Devon Group’s abrupt withdrawal linger, and parents with children in other decaying schools are beginning to ask how Carter jumped to the head of the line. If the project stalls, it’s better for Burchett if commission gives the thumbs down. A school board rejection could cast the mayor and the school board as adversaries for the next three years, an outcome that benefits neither. Alternatively, if the commission signs off and the school board says no, Burchett remains a hero in East Knox County. However, his pledge to use the money raised to reduce debt if the Carter project fails could cost him support from parents in other parts of the county. But first things first: how will the commission vote? ■ 1st District: Sam McKenzie’s skepticism is welldocumented. McKenzie is solidly for renovation and against building a new school. He votes no. ■ 2nd District: Some blamed Amy Broyles for Devon’s pullout. That’s farfetched, but Broyles is an emphatic no. ■ 3rd District: At the work session, Norman said, “It was always so curious why (Partners Development) wasn’t selected to begin with,” given their experience with school construction. Norman wants to consider the proposal objectively, but is leaning toward no. ■ 4th District: Jeff Ownby supported a new school for Carter while campaigning for his seat. He hasn’t explained why residents of his district should care, but he’ll vote yes. ■ 5th District: At a recent commission meeting, Richard Briggs opined that building a new school was not a good use of tax dollars. He probably votes no, but Briggs has been known to backtrack. ■ 6th District: There’s little reason for him to support the project, but Brad Anders has signaled he’ll vote yes. ■ 7th District: Conditions at Shannondale and Adrian Burnett should give R. Larry Smith something to think about, but he leans yes. ■ 8th District: Dave Wright votes yes. ■ 9th District: Mike Brown votes no unless a deal emerges for New Hopewell, which appears unlikely. ■ At-large Seat 10: Mike Hammond goes with the mayor and votes yes. ■ At-large Seat 11: Ed Shouse is leaning yes, but against his better judgment. The results: ■ Solid yes: Ownby, Anders, Wright and Hammond ■ Solid no: McKenzie, Broyles and Brown ■ Leaning yes: Smith and Shouse ■ Leaning no: Norman and Briggs The mayor needs to keep Smith and Shouse on the reservation. The loyal opposition needs to hold on to Briggs and Norman and pick off either Smith or Shouse. The former is much easier, making the most likely vote 6-5 or 7-4 in the mayor’s favor. Contact Larry Van Guilder at lvgknox@mindspring.com.

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Winning: Madeline Rogero The outcome of a mayoral election boasting more candidate forums than voters is tough to predict, but that’s what we do here at the Shopper-News, so here goes: Madeline Rogero is going to take this thing in the primary. Despite having four opp one nt s and being dubbed “ T h a t Woman” by Rogero Republican men who professed to be scared to death of her, she will get the necessary 50 percent of the vote and then some, sparing us the agony of another two months of endless appeals to the lesser angels of our natures over things like red light cameras and homeless shelters (if Ivan Harmon had made the runoff) or commercials about running government like a bidness delivered by

Betty Bean the slickest talker this side of Ron Popiel (if Mark Padgett had made the runoff). Joe Hultquist and Bo Bennett won’t be factors, although Bennett’s pleasant manner and perseverance have probably won him a lot of new friends. Hultquist, not so much. By the end of campaign season the gimmicky pseudo issues he was throwing against the wall (dismantling KUB, building a campus for the homeless) were not only not sticking, but were largely being ignored. Not a single news outlet of which I am aware covered his appearance at a recent school board meeting when he promised to increase the city’s already substantial voluntary contribution to the county schools.

Harmon and Padgett are locked in a close contest for second. Harmon ran some early feel-good TV spots casting himself as a helpful neighbor who fi xes old ladies’ mailboxes, but he petered out in the home stretch, probably because he has had difficulties raising money. Harmon is clearly hoping to cash in on the nationwide Republican surge with endorsements from county GOP figures like Sheriff J.J. Jones, party chair Ray Hal Jenkins and County Commissioner Jeff Ownby, whose recent robocall to likely voters was paid for by the Committee to Elect Ivan Harmon, but which took an odd, nasty swipe at City Council candidate and former County Commissioner Finbarr Saunders, whom Ownby defeated last year. It remains to be seen whether an overt pitch to fellow Republicans will overcome Democrat Padgett’s

Duncan stirs national debate Do East Tennessee Re- 20 percent. We get our votes publicans love Jimmy from the 60 percent in the Duncan? Let me count the middle. ways! “(The debate) has nothing to do with millionaires and billionaires. They can take care of themselves in any system.” Duncan said a rich upSandra per class thrived even under Clark the Communist system in Russia. “Republicans stand for free enterprise, private Duncan was in Halls last property and freedom. week, speaking to the ReOur strength is to keep the publican Club at the new federal government small Q.Q. Pizza, and the room and support a large middle could not hold the crowd. class.” Duncan jumped right into He said many of the probthe national debate over lems in Washington can be government spending, taxes solved with one good elecand debt reduction. tion. But he refused to be “The biggest lie in American politics is that the Re- drawn into the Republican publicans are the party of presidential primary, saying the rich. If that were true, simply, “Everyone wants a we would never win an elec- perfect candidate, but there tion,” he said. “In fact, the is no such thing.” Obviously, Duncan hopes Republicans get very few votes from the top five per- the Republican Party capcent (of the wealthy) and al- tures both the Senate and most none from the bottom the Presidency while hold-

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U.S. Rep. John Duncan Jr. ing control of the House. He got two standing ovations. Club president Duane Gregg announced the 11th Honor Air Flight, taking veterans of World War II and Korea, to Washington, will be Wednesday, Oct. 5, and a Fountain City GOP fundraiser is set for Thursday, Oct. 6, at Kitts Café. Tickets are $5. Upcoming: Law Director Joe Jarret and challenger Bud Armstrong, 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17; Property Assessor Phil Ballard and challenger John Whitehead, 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21; and area Christmas party Monday, Dec. 12.

Country living on Mullins Mountain One of the funniest books to come along in awhile was written by local Realtor and raconteur Sonny Mullins. Sonny memorialized the book to his big brother, Jim, who was murdered Sept. 22, 2009, at his store on Rutledge Pike. And while this tragedy touched Sonny to his core, he worked through the pain by recounting tales of life on Mullins Mountain, where every man and boy

called the others “bubba.” Sonny writes of his onearmed daddy and his mother, Gracie Lee. He writes of his wife, Patsy, a long-time teacher at Central High School, and his “one or two hundred cousins.” He writes of the first time an airplane flew over Mullins Mountain. The Rev. Mullins declared the end of time had come and gathered all his kids and neighbors

phenomenal fundraising ability. Padgett has gained ground, but the runner-up slot is too close to call and doesn’t much matter. There’s an old school saying among campaign operatives: Money finds the winner. Rogero, whose great strength is her strong, citywide base, has consistently lagged behind Padgett in fundraising – until now. In the Sept. 20 financial disclosure, Padgett raised $135,215. Rogero took in $139,054, besting him by $4,000. On Tuesday, Madeline Rogero will be poised to make history. She will become not only Knoxville’s first woman mayor, but the first Tennessee woman to become mayor of a city of this size. The spectacle of this lifelong Democrat prevailing in one of the most reliably Republican regions of the country will finally give Tennessee Democrats a little something to cheer about.

together to pray. The plane circled a couple of times and flew away. Life went on. Sonny went off to fight in Vietnam and came home to sell some real estate . Now he’s peddling his book, “Growing Up Country.” If you want a book or just want to swap tales, contact Sonny at landmanMullins@ hotmail.com or 661-2274. – S. Clark

■ Had time to review those financial disclosures? ■ Marilyn Roddy spent more than $70K in printing with an out-ofstate firm. So much for bringing jobs to Knoxville! ■ Lamar Alexander is taking a break from Republican Party leadership (he holds the No. 3 spot in the Senate) to concentrate on issues of importance to Tennessee. Lamar has looked increasingly uncomfortable touting the hard as concrete right wing talking points. Good move, Lamar! ■ Becky Massey put out the best piece of comparison campaign literature that I’ve seen. For instance, she says four words: “Opposes red light cameras.” Then she cites a Jan. 29, 2009, News Sentinel article reporting that Marilyn Roddy voted for red light cameras as a member of City Council. ■ Massey goes on with taxes, homeless housing and GOP support. ■ Best of all, her flyer was printed and mailed in Knoxville. ■ Four council seats are up; all will go to the November general election. Here’s our best guess for the top two vote getters from each district in order of finish: ■ District 5: Mark Campen, unopposed ■ Seat A: George Wallace, Paul Berney ■ Seat B: Marshall Stair, Bill Owen ■ Seat C: Finbarr Saunders, Ron Peabody.

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Inspecting the inspectors Construction violations trend with economy By Larry Van Guilder “Anyone in construction will sooner or later receive a notice of violation (NOV),” says Chris Granju, who heads Knox County’s Stormwater Management department. The department’s records back that up. From 2008 to the present, NOVs were issued to companies at 35 different business addresses for EPSC (Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control) violations. The number of NOVs per address ranged from five to 25, and 15 were assessed civil penalties of more than $1,000. Not all the penalties were collected. Penalties of $31,750 were levied on the Westland Manor

and Towering Oaks developments for 19 EPSC violations, but the developer went under after paying only $3,000. The county collected an additional $20,000 when the company forfeited its performance bond. Issuing the NOV does not guarantee swift compliance, as Gary and Marsha Carter found out on June 24 when a detention pond collapsed sending a torrent of muddy water into their home on Dawson Hollow Road. As reported in the ShopperNews in August, a stormwater inspector issued an NOV to Southland Excavation on June 6 for defects in the detention pond and gave the company 15 days to fix the problem. On

June 22 Southland asked for more time. On June 24 the pond collapsed. Stormwater records show 21 NOVs issued to the Southland Group and Smithbilt LLC between 2009 and 2011 for nine developments. There is no record of civil penalties assessed. Dwight Van de Vate, director of Public Works and Engineering, says the department’s goal is to put itself “out of business” where violations and civil penalties are concerned. Granju echoes that philosophy, saying the goal is to educate, not punish, the developer. “The last resort is to have Knox County go after the money,”

Granju says. Clearly some builders and developers need education. Van de Vate recalls one who poured five gallons of oil in a creek and incurred a $5,000 penalty. “Autozone will take it for free,” Van de Vate says. “Today’s NOV is 1995’s, ‘Hey, can you put up that silt fence’?” Granju says. And despite horror stories like the Dawson Hollow Road disaster, Van de Vate says “enforcement is better now than it’s ever been.” Granju notes that a developer not in a position to complete the work is probably not in a position to pay a fine. The faltering economy has placed a number of local developers and builders in

that position. “The economy has buried the marginal developer,” Van de Vate says, and the number of foreclosures is “more than we’ve ever had.” Stormwater inspectors performed 623 site inspections during the first quarter of 2011, even as the worst new building market in decades persists. Granju says a consultant study in 2005 concluded that the department needed 17 inspectors “per that paradigm.” But the rules and the “paradigm” change frequently. Phase II of the EPA’s National Pollution Discharge Elimination System for stormwater management makes that certain. “Five years from now, the needs will be different,” Van de Vate says. Granju agrees. No developer is asking for more regulation and stricter enforcement, but no one wants another Dawson Hollow.

Women mayors have a long history Madeline Rogero may soon make local history as the first woman mayor of the city of Knoxville. If elected, Rogero will follow a path blazed by Susanna Madora Salter in 1887 when the 27-year-old Kansan was elected mayor of Argonia, a small town near the south central border of the state. Argonia, a Quaker village of less than 500, became nationally and internationally known when Salter became the first woman elected mayor in the U.S. Ironically, women did not win the right to vote in national elections until the 19th Amendment was ratified in 1920, three decades after Salter made history. Writing in the Kansas Historical Quarterly in 1954, historian Monroe Billington recounted how “a certain group of men in Argonia” resented women intruding in political affairs and determined to humiliate them. They had ballots printed with Salter’s name

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on them without her knowledge or consent. When the local chair of the Republican party saw the ballots, he asked Salter if she would run if elected. She agreed, and with the help of votes from members of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union was elected. Mayor Salter had the last laugh in more ways than one. She lived to the age of 101, dying in 1961. (Living long is sometimes the best revenge.) Closer to home, May Ross McDowell became the first woman mayor of Johnson City, Tenn., in 1961. A graduate of what was then East Tennessee State College, now ETSU, and the East Tennessee Law School,

McDowell enjoyed a distinguished career before her death in 1988 at the age of 90. Among her many honors, she became only the second woman to receive the U.S. Department of Labor’s highest award, the Certificate of Meritorious Service, in 1964. In 1965 she was named the first “Distinguished Woman in Residence” at the University of Colorado. Last January, the third oldest city in Tennessee, Parrotsville, swore in its first female mayor. Mary Keller, 68, is retired, but her part-time service as mayor keeps her occupied. “Sometimes when you go to bed at night you wonder, ‘What was I thinking?’” Keller says. “But we’ve been real busy trying to put Parrotsville back on the map.” Keller says the town of less than 300 is in the process of renovating the local baseball field as well tennis and basketball courts. She’s also preparing for festivi-

Political items collectors show is Saturday The East Tennessee Political Item Collectors Fall Show will be held 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Magnuson Hotel (across from West Town Mall). Open and free to the public. Varied collections and vendors will display for show and sale.

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ties including a parade on Heritage Day, Saturday, Oct. 8. According to the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University, as of July 2011, of 1,167 U.S. cities with populations over 30,000, 203, about 17 percent, had women mayors. In Tennessee, the list includes Kim McMillan,

Clarksville; Sharon Goldsworthy, Germantown; and Jane M. Myron, Johnson City. Clarksville, population 103,000, is currently the largest Tennessee city with a woman mayor at the helm. That may change as early as tomorrow, the last day to vote in Knoxville’s primary election.

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First Presbyterian celebrates colorful history DOWNTOWN ‌ | Wendy Smith irst Presbyterian Church on State Street is Knoxville’s oldest church, and a few episodes in its long history were highlighted during the recent East Tennessee History Fair. Samuel Carrick is believed to have founded First Presbyterian in 1792. He would later found Blount College, which eventually became UT. Knoxville founder James White donated a parcel of land that was once a turnip patch for the church’s first permanent home, which was completed in 1816. The church’s current pastor, William Pender, portrayed former Civil War-era pastor William Andrew Harrison during a reenactment of a dramatic moment in the church’s history. Harrison, who was pro-Confederate, let it be known from the pulpit that he didn’t think Unionists could be Christians. Union First Presbyterian Church member Pat Armstrong stands beside Abner Baker’s obelisk in the church’s graveyard. Photos by Wendy Smith

Ken Creswell and First Presbyterian Pastor William Pender portray an incident famous in the church’s history when Civil War-era pastor William Andrew Harrison was arrested for anti-Union sentiments.

General Ambrose Burnside heard of Harrison’s remarks, and the pastor was arrested in the midst of a sermon in 1864. First Presbyterian member Kelly Norrell shared the history of church’s stained glass windows. Four of the oldest windows, which date back to the early 1900s, are thought to be the work of Flora and Ruby MacDonald of MacDonald Glassworks of Boston. They are made of opaque glass, which was considered less distracting to worshippers than translucent glass. The MacDonalds were paid $10,000 for the commission – an enormous sum at the time. Two other windows are attributed to Louis Comfort Tiffany. One is a large window that was later divided, and the halves are now on either side of the church’s State Street entrance. The other is in the sanctuary. Tiffany was commissioned to create a third window, but its location is unknown. One window was covered up when the balcony was built in the 1925, and Norrell wonders if it could be the missing Tiffany work. The windows are all memorials to First Presbyterian members. The newest window was installed in a church

Louis Comfort Tiffany is credited with creating the stained glass windows that adorn either side of the church’s State Street entrance. parlor earlier this month in honor of Rosa Scott, who led a popular Bible study for many years. Pat Armstrong conducted a tour of First Presbyterian’s graveyard. Ten percent of the graves belong to Knoxvillians who succumbed to an 1838 plague, Armstrong said. Church founder Carrick is buried in the corner closest to the intersection of State Street and Clinch Avenue, supposedly to be close to the first home of Blount College, which stood in the Tennessee Theater’s present location. James White is also bur-

ied there, along with three members of U.S. Congress – William Blount, John Williams, and Hugh Lawson White, son of James. But the most colorful character in the cemetery may be Confederate soldier Abner Baker. Baker’s father, Dr. Harvey Baker, was shot by Union sympathizers in his home, the historic Baker Peters House located at Kingston Pike and South Peters Road. After the war, Abner returned to Knoxville and hunted down his father’s murderer. But his revenge was short-lived, for he was later hung by Unionists.

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Enough: A place of peace In the evening quails came up and covered the camp; and in the morning there was a layer of dew around the camp. When the layer of dew lifted, there on the surface of the wilderness was a fine flaky substance, as fine as frost on the ground. When the Israelites saw it, they said to one another, “What is it?” For they did not know what it was. Moses said to them, “It is the bread that the Lord has given you to eat.” (Exodus 16: 13-15 NRSV) When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” Jesus said to them, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” They replied, “We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish.” And he said, “Bring them here to me.” (Matthew 14: 15-18 NRSV) Hungry masses, deserted place: the settings for two stories. Cross Currents You know these two stories. You probably have Lynn heard them linked together Hutton in more than one sermon. You also may have heard them explained away, rationalized into nothingness. heard them scoffed at. It was a conversation with You may have heard them questioned. You may have a colleague, whose mind I

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WORSHIP NOTES Fundraisers and sales ■ Bookwalter UMC , 4218 Central Avenue Pike, is looking for vendors for its fall festival to be held Oct. 1. Space outside is still available for $40. Info: 773-3380. ■ “Cherish the Child, Change the World” will take place 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at the Knoxville Convention Center. There will be celebrity appearances including Glenn Beck from Fox News and athletes from the University of Tennessee. Tickets are $75 ($35 for children under 13). All proceeds benefit the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home. Info: 247-0314 or visit www. knoxvilleevents.org. ■ Middlebrook Pike UMC, 7234 Middlebrook Pike, will host its sixth Habitat for Humanity fundraiser golf tournament Friday, Oct. 21, at Avalon Golf Course with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Four person scramble format, $100

Michael Feinstein to perform with KSO Grammy nominated artist Michael Feinstein will perform with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Civic Auditorium. Tickets start at $35. Tickets and info: 291-3310 or www. knoxvillesymphony.com/.

entry fee includes greens fees, cart, breakfast, lunch and prizes. All proceeds will go toward Habitat for Humanity. Sponsorships are available for non-golfers. Info: Call 6908641 or John Voss, 384-3204.

Revivals ■ The Central Church of God, 4721 Papermill Drive, will have revival services led by the Rev. James E. Dunn from Sunday, Oct. 9, through Sunday, Oct. 16. Sunday services will be held 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. and weekday services will be held at 7 p.m. Info: 584-6388.

enjoy, that set me thinking about these two accounts of miraculous feeding. We had finished the business at hand, and because we both work with populations who do not always have what they need, let alone what they want, the conversation turned to the economies in which we live. Not, please note, The Economy, that fearsome beast that is on everyone’s lips these days. We were talking about the economies of scarcity and plenty, and the ways in which each person’s perception of those extremes is set in place by our own experiences and our own expectations. We pondered those extremes and agreed that in the center was the ideal, the concept of Enough. And then the question arose, “Is the story of manna true? Or is it a parable? A fairy tale? Was the manna real?” There are all sorts of answers to those questions. Scholars point out that there is a secretion from certain plants in the Sinai Peninsula that dries to an edible form they call St. John’s Bread. As for me, I

am pretty sure it as not a fairy tale. You can’t live on fairy tales. But after the conversation was over, I kept reflecting on the question, and I arrived again at my version of God’s Rules of Manna: 1. There will be enough. 2. There won’t be any extra. 3. It may not be exactly what you would choose. 4. It won’t come until you absolutely have to have it. 5. When in doubt, see Rule No. 1. God’s rules are predicated on our being willing to give up control (tough assignment, that one!), to trust God, and obey the rules: the Israelites had to share, and they couldn’t be greedy. None of which removes our responsibility to do something to help ourselves: the manna did not fall directly onto the Israelites’ dinner plates; they had to gather it. But the hardest assignment is learning that Enough is a state of equilibrium – a place of peace, of grace.

ETTAC webinar rescheduled Initially scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 15, the East Tennessee Technology Access Center has moved its nationwide webinar about online employment applications and website accessibility to Tuesday, Sept. 27. It will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in ETTAC’s office at 116 Childress St. The webinar will teach participants how to make their online applications fully accessible to people with disabilities. The program is free but registration is required. Info: 219-0130.

Chattanooga beats Santa Fe Chattanooga has been named by Outside magazine at the nation’s best “outside town,” beating out Charleston S.C., Santa Fe, N.M., and Tucson, Ariz., among others. The cities nominated had to offer a balance of culture, scenery, reasonable cost of living and easy access to the outdoors.

Special Services ■ Fellowship Church, 8000 Middlebrook Pike, will host DivorceCare Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Registration: Laura, 470-9800. ■ Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church, 3700 Keowee Ave., will host GriefShare, a grief support group, 7 p.m. Mondays through Oct. 10. There will be information to help cope with the loss of someone close. Info: 522-9804 or www. sequoyahchurch.org. ■ Concord Adult Day Enrichment Services (CADES) has its caregiver support group meeting 10 to 11:30 a.m. the first Tuesday of every month in room 226 of Concord UMC, 11020 Roane Drive. Refreshments will be served. Info: 675-2835.

‘Music, Music, Everywhere’ The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will present the family-friendly concert “Music, Music, Everywhere” for kids ages 3 to 8 and their families 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at the south campus of Cokesbury United Methodist Church. Tickets are $5 for children, $15 for adults. Info: www.knoxvillesymphony.com.

‘Immersed in Color’ “Immersed in Color: Sanford Wurmfeld’s Cyclorama” will be on display through Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Ewing Gallery on the UT campus. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Info: Info: 974-3200 or www.ewing-gallery.utk.edu.

Contemporary dance GO! Contemporary Dance Works will perform both new and revisited works 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at Clarence Brown Theatre. Info: www. gocontemporarydance.com.

UT seniors Wes Stokes and Margeaux Hill look forward to the next Passion Conference in Atlanta. Both attended the conference tour stop at the Fellowship Evangelical Free Church on Middlebrook Pike last week. Photo by N. Lester

Passion Conference is church on steroids By Natalie Lester University of Tennessee seniors Wes Stokes and Margeaux Hill agree the annual Passion Conference for college students in Atlanta changed their lives. “It made me stronger, because it brought different topics to light that I would have never thought about,” Stokes said. “It opened my eyes that life is more about God than it is about me.” “It has made me question myself,” Hill said. “I’ve learned to look at the real condition of my faith versus what it looks like to outsiders.” In anticipation of the conference in Atlanta Jan. 2-5, 2012, Stokes, Hill and other university students attended the Passion University Tour stop at Fellowship Evangelical Free Church on Middlebrook Pike. The tour is making its way to 12 university campuses nationwide in preparation for the conference. It seeks to attract students who are part of the Passion movement, which exists to see a generation stake their lives on what the organiza-

tion’s founders believe matters most. Stokes and Hill said the conference was unlike any religious event they had attended. “It is just a unique experience to see so many college students love and worship Christ,” Hill said. “It is comforting to know there are so many collegeage kids who are passionate about their faith like you are, because you don’t always see that played out in your daily life,” Stokes added. “It is just so much bigger than anything I have ever been a part of. It is church on steroids.” The Passion Conference began in 1997 with a desire to see spiritual awakening come to college campuses. The movement is headquartered in Alpharetta, Ga. The Passion Team is led by Louie Giglio and operates under the direction of a board that is committed to spreading faith to the more than 20 million college students in America. Usually more than 35,000 students attend the conference at the Georgia Dome each year.

Entries needed for juried exhibition The Arts and Culture Alliance will accept entries for its National Juried Exhibition through Saturday, Oct. 29. The exhibit will be shown at the Emporium Center downtown from Dec. 12 through Jan. 27. A submission fee of $40 is required for up to three works. Applications can be found at www.knoxalliance.com, or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Suzanne Cada, Arts and Culture Alliance, P.O. Box 2506, Knoxville, TN 37901. Cash prizes will be awarded. Info: 523-7543.

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Brian Jobe, an adjunct faculty member at Pellissippi State, is one of three emerging artists showcased in the Knoxville Museum of Art’s Comtemporary Focus 2011. Jobe’s “Turfside Passage” is an interactive sculpture shaped like a hallway, one lined with 14-inch yellow zip ties. The entire piece is 7 feet tall, 28 inches wide and 25 feet deep, giving viewers room to interact with the art rather than just look at it. Touching is encouraged in the brightly colored, sense-laden hallway. “Repetition signals endlessness,” said Jobe of his creation. “The desire to move down pathways and passages is innate. ‘Turfside Passage’ is a project inspired by an interest in creating architectural spaces and a desire to engage the public in a physical, sensory experience. Viewers can choose to walk through the passage and allow the work to affect them.”

Brian Jobe stands inside his sculpture, “Turfside Passage.” It is featured in the Knoxville Museum of Art’s Contemporary Focus 2011 exhibit, which runs through Nov. 6. Photo submitted John Bissonette and Greg Pond are the other featured artists. The Knoxville Museum of Art is located at 1050 World’s Fair Park Dr. Info: www. knoxart.org or 525-6101.

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Bearden Navy Junior ROTC sponsors service dog training By Natalie Lester Members of the Bearden High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps have finally met the puppy they have been working so diligently to purchase. Last school year and during the summer months, the group sold coupon books and pizza cards to raise $2,500 to purchase Bearden, a Labrador retriever, for the Smoky Mountain Service Dogs. That organization trains dogs to be companions of disabled veterans and children. Bearden is now seven weeks old and has received all of his shots. The ROTC members have now raised enough money to support Bearden for the next six months until he starts his intensive training, and will continue to raise funds to support the rest of his training. It requires approximately 1,200 hours of training before a dog can be placed with an owner. “This project was right on target for our desire to give back to veterans,” said Belina Twohig, Bearden High School Navy Junior ROTC sponsor. “When we first

‘Real Steel’ fundraiser A limited number of tickets are on sale for the benefit showing of the film “Real Steel,” to be held Monday, Oct. 3, at the Pinnacle Theater in Turkey Creek. Actor Hugh Jackman will be on hand and a catered reception will be held before he walks the red carpet. Tickets are $50. All proceeds will benefit Variety, an organization that helps children with special needs. Info: www.regmovies.com.

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Bearden High School Navy Junior ROTC commanding officer Terry Crowe holding Bearden. vice Dogs accepts dogs from breeders and rescues dogs from shelters. Training and provision for each dog costs between $20,000 and $25,000. Once an animal is placed with a veteran or a child, the dog is able to reSophomore Navy Junior ROTC cadet Caitlyn Berryhill holds trieve objects for its owner Bearden, the dog the group is supporting through Smoky and complete daily tasks Mountain Service Dogs. Bearden will be trained as a service that are difficult for disabled individuals. dog for either a disabled veteran or a child. Photos by N. Lester Some dogs can even use saw pictures of Bearden, “It is hard work, but it is their noses and a special we were so excited and now so rewarding because we get phone device to call 911 in to actually meet him is just to serve those who served an emergency. The dogs are great. We are so happy.” our country,” Crowe said. normally retired after eight Commanding officer Ter- “I am so proud of what our years of service, and the ry Crowe is thrilled with his company has done.” need for the animals always group’s work. Smoky Mountain Ser- outweighs the supply.

Baseball at Bearden Middle School The 2011-2012 Bearden Middle School varsity baseball team takes time out for a photo. Pictured are (front) Jackson Kramer, Tyler Morton, Cameron Miller, Jake Johnson, Eli Cox, Redmond Sweitzer; (back) coach Chris Cox, Brandon Trammel, Turner Whitfield, Dawson Anderson, Zach Harshey, Sam Springer, Cooper Thomas and coach Chris Whitfield. Not pictured is Cole Skvara. Photo submitted

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Diaper dandies dominate West High volleyball By Betty Bean The future looks bright for the West High School volleyball team, coached by Jessica Lee, who starts four freshmen – Shay McKinney, Shannon Owens, Taylor Guilford and Lane Brandt. Lee taught for one year at West High School five years ago, and has returned there to teach Wellness and Physical Education after a sojourn that took her to St. Joseph’s and Norwood Elementary Schools. She says she enjoyed teaching young students, but is happy to be back at West coaching a bunch of rookies. Her varsity squad has just nine members (there are six players per team on the floor for volleyball games), so they’ve had to work very hard on conditioning and stamina, she said. “We’re a very young team, but we’re gradually, steadily improving. Except for Farragut, we’ve been in every single game we’ve played, but we just haven’t always been able to finish. By our

Seated, Lane Brandt; standing, Walker. Photo by B. Bean eighth game of the night, our freshmen are really tired,” she said. “When we start-

rotation was pretty demanding. Now that part is working. We’ve just got to figure out what we’re going to do.” Her go-to player is junior outside hitter Peyton Walker, a seasoned veteran and tricaptain (along with Hannah Simpson and Jessica Leffel). Peyton also plays with the K2 club team, which will gear up its season in November after the high school tournaments, which start Oct. 12. “It’s a very tough district,” Lee said. Farragut Bearden, Heritage, Catholic, Maryville, William Blount and Lenoir City are the other teams in the district, and the tournament will be at Heritage High School in Blount County. Lane Brandt is another of Lee’s most outstanding players, despite being a 9th grader. She’s the team’s setcoach Jessica Lee and Peyton ter, which means that her teammates depend on her to get the ball where it needs to ed the season, to get them be, much like a point guard where they’re supposed to be in basketball. Peyton says on the floor and figure out a Lane has done very well.

were problems. Cuonzo faces a difficult task, which is one reason the dearly departed Mike Hamilton more than quadrupled his Missouri State pay and presented a ve-year contract. Ah yes, I Marvin firemember it well … West “Cuonzo is among the most promising young coaches in the game, and we are excited about the coachYou are not likely to ing ability, toughness and see his team in the sec- energy that he brings to our ond round of the NCAA program,” said Hamilton. tournament. If it answers In more ways than one, the the opening bell, Martin former athletic director and should be coach of the year. the former coach contributed His Vols have been picked to the overall difficulty. The as low as last in the South- schedule is daunting. There is eastern Conference. good and bad. Tennessee gets As with most new coaches, to play in Hawaii. Tennessee he has this job because there has to play Duke.

Buffalo or basketball Behold Buffalo on the football horizon. Fortunately, basketball is near enough to be a substitute subject. To quote a past president, “Let me make one thing perfectly clear …” Cuonzo Martin is not Bruce Pearl. Never was. Won’t be. He is not a natural promoter, of himself or others. He is not a marketing major. He is spirited and determined but something less than flamboyant. ESPN will have to get along without much of his help. You are not likely to see him in orange body paint.

The only interruption in the SEC schedule is defending national champion UConn at Thompson-Boling on Jan. 21, just past the middle of a dangerous segment that could result in nine losses in 10 games. Give that some thought. Here’s what I know for certain about basketball: There is a critical link between recruiting and records. Great players make coaches seem much smarter. Going all the way back to Emmett Lowery, before Ray Mears, the best Tennessee teams had the best players. It is almost impossible to win on the road when rivals get top talent and you get good kids with heart and

Lane says she enjoys the responsibilities. “It’s kinda cool. On most teams you wouldn’t really get a chance if you were a freshman, but it’s kinda cool to play on the varsity team. They pass me the ball and I set it up for the hitters to hit.” “She wasn’t the setter at the beginning of the season, but we just said ‘You’re going to set,’” Lee said. Lane came to West from Webb Middle School, where she played on the volleyball team. She also played on the K2 club team last year, although in a younger division than Peyton, who is the team’s most outstanding player. “If we can get her the ball there’s about a 90 percent chance we’re going to get a point if she hits it. That’s a big part of our game plan,” said Lee, who is already looking forward to next season, when her freshmen will become sophomores and Peyton will be a senior.

hustle. Much better story if it happened the other way but no go. Martin says his team will play hard. That won’t be enough. In fact, anything less would be an embarrassment. The upcoming Volunteers need to play smart and somebody must rebound now and then and somebody must stick a few balls into the basket. To be blunt, I don’t know who that might be. There are no returning all-stars. I am not yet convinced newcomers can handle Vanderbilt, much less Kentucky. No doubt Coach has given that some thought. If this season is a downer, please do not blame Cuonzo

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Martin. You know who did it. And that explanation will work for a little while. Soon thereafter comes a new clock, tick, tick, tick. Tennessee has a lot to show and tell and sell prep prospects – fantastic facilities, fired-up fans, flags tied to the rafters, significant accomplishments in the recent past. The solution seems simple. Recruit a few top players. Top players beget dramatic victories. For more information on this thought process, dig up the details of Ernie Grunfeld and Bernard King in downtown Lexington. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.

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Are you ready? Rural/Metro encourages 72-hour emergency supply kit Rural/Metro and our fellow public safety agencies have extensive response plans and resources in place to respond to major disasters, but it still may take time to reach everyone during such an emergency. It is important for individuals to be prepared. September is National Disaster Preparedness Month, which encourRob ages Americans to work Webb Division General together to take concrete Manager of actions toward emergency Rural/Metro preparedness. One such step is to create a 72-hour emergency supply kit. Recent storms and disasters across the world have demonstrated that it may take several hours, and even days, for first responders to reach everyone. Basic services like electricity, gas, water, sewage treatment and telephones could be cut off for a week or longer. Our team is trained and prepared to respond during a mass disaster. But to help protect yourself and your family until help arrives, Rural/Metro highly recommends that everyone have a personal 72-hour emergency supply kit. Items for a basic emergency supply kit include: ■ Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation ■ Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food ■ Battery-powered or hand-crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both ■ Flashlight and extra batteries ■ First aid kit ■ Whistle to signal for help ■ Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place ■ Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation ■ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities ■ Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food) ■ Local maps ■ Cell phone with (auto) chargers Some additional items to consider include prescription medication and glasses, infant formula and diapers, pet food and extra water for your pet, weather appropriate clothing, important documents, matches and activities for children. Info: www.ready.gov/.

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Central High graduate and UT senior Erin Norton had her feet firmly planted on what she thought was the perfect career path for her, but after participating in a UT class partnership with Walgreens, she’s considering a detour.

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On the second day of school this fall, Dr. Nancy Rutherford’s retail class (in UT’s Department of Retail, Hospitality and Tourism Management) heard from a Walgreens executive with a challenge: divide the class into five teams, each team develop a different UT-related product, Walgreens will sell each team’s product in a different one of five stores in the Knoxville market and the team that makes the greatest profit will be named the “2011 Walgreens Volprentice.” All jokes about Donald Trump and his “Apprentice” TV program aside, the students have taken this project seriously, and have learned a lot about doing real business in the real world.

Erin Norton and Jaime Bridgman model T-shirts they helped design for a UT class project sponsored by Walgreens. Photo submitted

Dr. Rutherford calls the project “very exciting,” and says of her students, “It’s amazing how creative they are.” Erin says it has been so much fun and such a great challenge that she may change her career path from women’s wear buyer in a department store or a boutique to product development. She says she and her fellow team members – Lee Smith, Taylor McCorkle, Jaime Bridgman and Nikita Johnson – with only two

weeks to develop a product and one week to get it produced, immediately decided to do a T-shirt or sweatshirt, designing several different logos before choosing just one – a checkerboard design. “We designed it with three-quarter length sleeves so it can be worn through the football, basketball and baseball seasons.” As part of the project, each team visited the store where its product would be sold to develop information about the demographics of

shoppers at that specific location. “We are in the Walgreens on Middlebrook Pike at Cedar Bluff Road,” Erin says. “We were told by the store manager that the typical shopper there is a middle aged woman buying for her husband and kids, so we had that in mind when we did our design.” After completion of the design, Knoxville’s Bacon & Co. produced the Tshirts. Last week Erin and her fellow team members were at the store setting up the display. Rutherford says the students won’t just sit back and wait for shoppers to stroll into the store. They’re now hard at work on various marketing strategies – social media included. The contest ends on Oct. 18, and here’s how you can participate: visit Erin’s team’s store on Middlebrook Pike or the other Walgreens participating in the project on Chapman Highway, Clinton Highway at Merchants Road, Northshore Drive near Kingston Pike or Peters Road at Kingston Pike. UT will receive a portion of the proceeds to fund instructional programs. If you do your holiday shopping early, you can choose the next “Volprentice.” Contactannehartsn@aol.com

Martin joins kickoff for United Way University of Tennessee men’s basketball coach Cuonzo Martin helped kick off the 2011 United Way campaign at the Y-12 National Security Complex, one of the region’s largest United Way contributors. Coach Martin signed autographs before the event, and 28 United Way agencies were on hand to answer questions. The event also featured giveaways, door prizes, a silent auction, a bake sale, a bas-

ketball free-throw shooting competition and music by the Oak Ridge High School band. B&W Y-12, the managing and operating contractor that runs the Y-12 National Security Complex for the National Nuclear Security Administration, donated more than $945,000 to last year’s campaign through employee and corporate contri- Coach Cuonzo Martin keybutions. notes the campaign kickoff.

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Sole in the City Sole in the City co-owners Betty Copeland and Debbi Cunningham discuss popular boot trends for the fall at their store in Cherokee Plaza, 5508 Kingston Pike. The two say fur is a very important accessory for the season. Sole in the City has both casual and dressy boots with fur embellishments, and will be getting Hunter Rain Boots in mid-October. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Info: 249-7329. Photo by N. Lester

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NEWS FROM WEBB SCHOOL OF KNOXVILLE

Teach to Each By Angie Crabtree, Lower School Director Webb School of Knoxville

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ot all students are alike, and not all students learn in the same way. Given the reality of those two statements, how do teachers in today’s classrooms address the challenge of “individualizing” instruction? At Webb School, the answer is largely through differentiated instruction. Differentiated instruction is an Angie Crabtree instructional concept that maximizes learning for ALL students – regardless of skill level or background. It’s based on the fact that in a typical classroom, students vary in their academic abilities, learning styles, personalities, interests, background knowledge and experiences, and levels of motivation for learning. When a teacher differentiates instruction, he or she uses the best teaching practices and strategies to create different pathways that respond to the needs of all learners.

Differentiated Instruction is an instructional concept that maximizes learning for ALL students – regardless of skill level or background. When a teacher “teaches to the middle,” the teacher misses at least 40 percent of the students within the classroom – 25 percent who need support and additional practice and 15 percent who need enrichment and a higher level of complexity relating to the content, process of learning or final product. In order to reach and teach all learners within a classroom, a teacher must implement the tenets of differentiated instruction in the research, planning and delivery of curriculum. Within a classroom that incorporates differentiated instruction as a model for instruction, a teacher examines his/her role within the classroom and incorporates the following tenets:

N A teacher understands the learning profile for each student to include strengths, weaknesses, interests, and multiple intelligences. A teacher must begin where the student is and develop a plan for progress; otherwise, the

Learning should be hands-on, rewarding, engaging, and thought provoking. Not all students are alike, and they deserve to be treated as individual, unique learners.

Through a variety of activities targeting individual needs, Webb students are provided with multiple opportunities for processing information and making sense of concepts.

Using differentiated instruction, Webb teachers increase the level of engagement in their students by structuring the classroom to work in small groups, enabling students to practice the skills of communication and collaboration.

teacher assumes that the student is ready for the content and that everyone is functioning at the same level. And in almost all classrooms, this is not the case. A teacher would gather data about the student formally (interest inventories, pre-assessments, parent input, and learning preferences) and informally (observation and discussion). From the data collected, the teacher would develop a pathway that determines the best approach to reach and teach the student.

Webb fourth grade teacher Beth Meyer works with Eli Davies on a math problem using an iPad app called ScreenChomp. The app allows students to draw and save work, record their voices and then share what they’ve done with classmates and teachers.

N A teacher engages students and allows them to be active learners rather than passive recipients of information. One method of increasing the level of engagement is to structure the classroom to work in small groups. Students may be grouped according to interests, strengths, weaknesses, personality, and/or ability. By working in small groups, students are able to practice the skills of communication and collaboration.

N A teacher must shift his/her paradigm to think photo album instead of snapshot relating to student performance – to collectively evaluate the progress a student is making over time – from beginning to end. As the teacher thinks about each student relating to where he/she is performing at that moment in time, the teacher may adjust the curriculum related to the complexity of the content being presented, the cognitive process of the learning or the final product from the student to reach and teach each learner. Learning should be hands-on, rewarding, engaging, and thought provoking. Not all students are alike, and they deserve to be treated as individual, unique learners. Differentiated instruction makes that possible.

Brain Boosters and more By Beth Meyer, Fourth Grade In fourth grade, students participate in a variety of activities targeting individual needs during Guided Math and Guided Language Arts, which are basically centers. Depending on their specific center plan, they participate in activities utilizing the Smart Board, their iPads, classroom laptops, and a mixture of other hands-on materials in the classroom. This gives students multiple opportunities for processing information and making sense of concepts. Also, during Guided Math and Language, the teacher is available for one-onone “coaching.” During the coaching

sessions, the teacher meets the child at his or her level of understanding. Each morning the students are given a “Brain Booster” activity, which is simply a formative assessment of skills and concepts introduced or to be introduced in math, language arts and social studies. Each day, the information gained from these assessments helps the teachers identify the students’ understanding and allows prompt adjustments in the curriculum and presentation of information. This student-based approach is the preferred alternative to expecting students to modify their learning to the teacher’s favorite style of presentation.

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Local orthopedic surgeon invents ‘dog-bone’ implant normal position, allowing the body’s torn ligaments to heal.â€? “With surgery and this implant, patients will experience improved function, improved, if not eliminated, pain and get back to sport within six months,â€? Brady said. Brady performed the ďŹ rst Dog Bone implant in July. The patient is recovering well.

Device twice as strong as any other shoulder repair Paul Brady is a down-toearth guy, practical and enterprising. He’s also a boardcer tif ied orthopedic surgeon at Pa rk west Medical Center who has invented a shoulder implant Paul Brady, M.D. that is twice as strong as any other repair technique in existence for the Acromio-Clavicular (AC) joint. He’s pretty low-key about that, too. “Want to see one?â€? Brady asked, ďŹ shing his car keys from a pants pocket. The quarter-inch-long metal implant dangles from a string to his key fob, and by virtue of its shape is called the “Dog-Bone.â€? A sports fan, Brady graduated with honors from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. During his residency at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, he was assistant team physician for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team. His sports medicine background inspired the Dog Bone when Brady learned of the AC joint injury suffered by Oklahoma Sooners quar-

Close up of Dog Bone Implant terback and Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford in 2009. AC joint dislocation is a relatively common injury in football and hockey players. Similar injuries have affected NFL quarterback Eli Manning and Michigan’s quarterback Tate Forcier. “Conventional repair to this type of injury involves drilling 4- to 6-millimeter holes in the clavicle (collarbone), which weakens the bone, involves persistent pain during recovery and has a mediocre success rate. I knew there had to be a better way,� Brady said. So he headed to Home Depot. Brady purchased several metal washers at the home supply retailer and went to work in his garage, milling a prototype which would become the Dog Bone. Then, he

tested the Dog Bone on fake shoulder bones, and results were outstanding. The concept was pitched to Arthrex, a company that specializes in orthopedic products and education. With input from Brady, Arthrex engineers tweaked the design, which now has been perfected and is in the process of being patented. The ďŹ rst Dog Bone implant was released in April 2010 on a limited basis. Brady expects wide distribution within coming months. “There are a couple of major beneďŹ ts of using the Dog Bone,â€? Brady explained. “First, it’s an arthroscopic procedure that involves three 1/4-inch incisions which is a signiďŹ cantly decreased risk from open surgery. The holes that are drilled into the bone are so

Parkwest orthopedic surgeon Paul Brady uses a medical model of the human shoulder to show where Dog Bone implant would be placed. much smaller than conventional repair that four times less bone is removed.� Brady said that with shoulder or AC separations, the joint between the collarbone and shoulder blade is injured. The ligaments and capsule connecting the bones can be injured to variable degrees depending upon the severity of the injury. It is commonly caused by a fall directly on the “point� of the shoulder. This type of

Common injuries of the shoulder Whether throwing a ball, paddling a canoe, lifting boxes or pushing a lawn mower, we rely heavily upon our shoulders to perform a number of activities. Normally, the shoulder has a wide range of motion, making it the most mobile joint in the body. Because of this exibility, however, it is not very stable and is easily injured. The shoulder is made up of two main bones: the end of upper arm bone (humerus) and the shoulder blade (scapula). The end of the humerus is round, and it ďŹ ts into a socket in the scapula. The scapula extends around the shoulder joint to form the roof of the shoulder, and this joins with the collar bone (clavicle). Surrounding the shoulder is a bag of muscles and ligaments. Ligaments connect the bones of the shoulders, and tendons connect the bones to surrounding muscle. Four muscles begin at the scapula and go around the shoulder, where their tendons fuse to form the rotator cuff. When the shoulder moves, the end of the humerus moves in the socket. Very little of the surface of the bones touch each other. Ligaments and muscles keep the humerus from slipping out of the socket and keep the clavicle attached to the scapula. To keep shoulders healthy and pain-free, it’s important to know how to spot and avoid common injuries.

Learn more online TRUE OR FALSE: Jobs that require heavy lifting can lead to rotator cuff tears. TRUE. Another cause is sports that require repeated overhead arm motion. One or more rotator cuff tendons may also become inflamed from overuse, aging, a fall on an outstretched hand or a collision. A torn rotator cuff is just one thing that can go wrong with the shoulder. Find out how much you know about shoulders by taking the Shoulder Quiz, based on information from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.

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der becomes unstable when muscles and ligaments that hold it together are stretched beyond their normal limits. For younger people, this condition may be a normal part of growth and development. Shoulders generally stiffen or tighten with age. In athletes, shoulder instability is caused by activities such as tackling or pitching that put extreme force on the shoulder. Symptoms of shoulder instability are pain that comes on either suddenly or gradually, a feeling that the shoulder is loose or a weakness in the arm. Treatment may be rest, physical therapy or surgery. A shoulder separation, also called a sprain, occurs when the ligaments that hold the clavicle to the roof of the N Shoulder instability shoulder tear. If this hapShoulder instability occurs pens, the clavicle is pushed when the shoulder feels like it out of place and forms a might slip out of place. It oc- bump at the top of the shoulcurs most often in young peo- der. Sprains are common in ple and athletes. The shoul- falls, when the hand or arm

is outstretched to stop the fall, or when the fall is on a hard surface. Symptoms are severe pain when the sprain occurs, a misshapen shoulder and decreased movement of the shoulder. Treatment depends on the severity of the sprain. Ice applied immediately after the injury helps decrease pain and swelling. Keeping the arm in a sling to limit the movement of the shoulder allows ligaments to heal; this is followed by physical therapy exercises. Sometimes, surgery is needed. If the ligaments that hold the shoulder muscles to bones tear and can’t hold the joint together, the shoulder is dislocated. A fall onto an outstretched hand, arm or the shoulder itself, or a violent twisting, can cause a shoulder dislocation. The main symptom is pain in the shoulder that becomes worse when the shoulder is moved. Treatment for a dislocation

is ice applied immediately after the injury to decrease pain, swelling and bleeding around the joint. Within 15 to 30 minutes of the injury, the joint will be painful and swollen. A dislocated shoulder needs immediate medical care. Doctors treat dislocations by using gentle traction to pull the shoulder back into place. When the shoulder pops out of the socket repeatedly, the condition is called recurrent instability. Recurrent instability can be treated with surgery to repair the torn ligaments.

N Rotator cuff tear The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles of the upper arm that raise and rotate the arm. The muscles are attached to the bones by tendons. The job of muscles is to move bones. The tendons of the rotator cuff allow the muscles to move the arm. If the tendons tear, the humerus can’t move as easily in the socket, making it difďŹ cult to move the arm up or away from the body. As people age and their physical activity decreases, tendons begin to lose strength. This weakening can lead to a rotator cuff tear. Rotator cuff injuries occasionally occur in younger people, but most of them happen to middle-aged or older adults who already have shoulder problems. This area of the body has a poor supply of blood, making it more difďŹ cult for the tendons to repair and maintain themselves. As a person ages, these tendons degenerate. Using your arm overhead puts pressure on the rotator cuff tendons. Repetitive movement or stress to these tendons can lead to

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injury can cause signiďŹ cant pain and tenderness at the front of the shoulder joint, especially when an athlete attempts overhead movements such as throwing. Diagnosis is made with a physical exam and x-rays. “Sometimes, the patient will notice something sticking up in his or her shoulder,â€? Brady said. “The Dog Bone implant is a type of washer that will secure the clavicle back down to its

impingement, in which the tissue or bone in that area becomes misaligned and rubs or chafes. The rotator cuff tendons can be injured or torn by trying to lift a very heavy object while the arm is extended, or by trying to catch a heavy falling object. Symptoms of a torn rotator cuff include tenderness and soreness in the shoulder during an activity that uses the shoulder. A tendon that has ruptured may make it impossible to raise the arm. It may be difďŹ cult to sleep lying on that side, and you may feel pain when pressure is put on the shoulder. Treatment depends on the severity of the injury. If the tear is not complete, your health care provider may recommend RICE, for rest, ice, compression and elevation. Resting the shoulder is probably the most important part of treatment, although after the pain has eased, you should begin physical therapy to regain shoulder movement. Your doctor may prescribe a nonsteroidal anti-inammatory drug (NSAID) for pain.

N Frozen shoulder This extreme stiffness in the shoulder can occur at any age. It affects approximately 2 percent of Americans, most often between 40 to 60 years of age. Although the causes are not completely understood, it can affect people with diabetes, thyroid disease, heart disease or Parkinson’s disease. It can also occur if the shoulder has been kept immobile for a period of time. It occurs when a minor shoulder injury heals with scar tissue that affects how the joint moves. This scar tissue reduces exibility in the shoulder and makes

Dr. Paul Brady is a member of Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics. He holds an undergraduate degree from Furman University, a doctor of medicine degree from Wake Forest University. He completed both internship and residency programs at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, and in his final year of residency was chief resident and assistant team physician for the Demon Deacons football team. Dr. Brady’s extensive training in shoulder surgery continued with a one-year fellowship with Dr. Stephen Burkhart in San Antonio, Texas. Brady is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and Arthroscopy Association of North America. He has co-authored numerous medical publications, including a top selling orthopaedic textbook on shoulder arthroscopy titled “A Cowboy’s Guide to Shoulder Arthroscopy.� A second textbook will be available during 2012 called “A Cowboy’s Companion to Shoulder Arthroscopy.� For more information about Dr. Brady, visit www.paulbradymd. com.

it more prone to injury. The major symptom is the inability to move the shoulder in any direction without pain. Treatment can be NSAIDs, cortisone injections or physical therapy. You can reduce further injury and stiffness by stretching before starting activities.

N Overuse/strains Sudden increases in activity can place extensive stress on the shoulders and lead to a decrease in exibility. This is a common problem in middle age, especially among “weekend warriors,â€? or people who don’t exercise regularly but go out every now and then for an intense sport. Although painful and inconvenient, these overuse problems can usually be treated with rest, NSAIDs and stretching exercises.

N Arthritis Beginning as early as age 50, some people develop osteoarthritis, which causes painful movement. This occurs as the smooth surfaces of the cartilage that line the bones of the shoulder joint are worn away, and joints begin to wear out and become larger. The most common cause of osteoarthritis is overuse. Treatments for arthritis in the shoulder depend on the severity of pain. The usual treatments are rest, NSAIDs and cortisone injections. In some instances, a replacement of the shoulder joint is necessary. Information contained in these stories should not be construed as medical advice. Any questions regarding your health or possible health problems should be directed to your physician.

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As time goes by Toes were tapping and many in the crowd were singing along as Kathy Huber performed at the Strang Senior Center last week and took the audience on a sentimental journey through songs from yesteryear.

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UT expands Family Medical Clinic Dr. Gregory Blake, (at right) chair of the Department of Family Medicine at UT Medical Center, greets participants at the groundbreaking for an expansion of the Family Medical Clinic. The 7,300 square foot addition will include 18 new exam rooms, two procedure rooms and an imaging suite for X-rays and ultrasounds. The number of physicians and patients has more than doubled over the years, creating a need for the expansion. Photo submitted

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Huber has a voice that is perfect for the Big Band era and she brings life to every tune she sings. “They just don’t make songs like they used to,” said Geri Johnston, who dressed up for the occasion. She not only puts her heart into every song she sings, Huber also gives the audience a brief history of each selection. Did you know that the song “Somewhere over the Rainbow” almost didn’t make the cut for “The Wizard of Oz?” Huber told the audience that the song was thought to be “too slow” for the movie, but fortunately someone made the decision to include it in the film. Huber shared classics such as “As Time Goes By,” “Dream a Little Dream” and “Blue Skies,” and it was nice to hear audience members sing along, remember and smile.

Elmcroft of West Knoxville recently held its Summer Picnic Outing. Pictured enjoying the festivities are Betty Kyle, director of nursing; Michelle Lauer, director of marketing; Susan Long of East Tennessee Personal Care; Herbanna Dickinson, marketing coordinator and Sunny Masters, activities assistant. Photo by D. Hacker

Evie Holland and Geri Johnston dress for the era while enjoying “A Sentimental Journey” with Kathy Huber at the Strang Senior Center.

Kathy Huber sings favorites from the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s at the Strang Senior Center. Photos by Ruth White

We need a loving home! Morning Show Murphy is a playful, funny 2 ½ -year-old male Hound who would love to have space and TLC. He was returned by the person who adopted him as a puppy because he “got too big.” He’s a sweetheart! He’s been waiting over a year for a new family.

Monday through Friday mornings from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on 96.7 MERLE FM Lambeau is a very playful 4-year-old neutered male Shepherd whose previous owner never returned to pick him up at a boarding kennel. He is a sweet, energetic boy who would thrive in a country home with adults or older children.

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HALT in the name of love What’s cute? A shelter dog. What’s cuter than that? A shelter dog with manners. It’s time for the ultimate etiquette class for canines as the HALT program kicks off again this fall. Not only do the dogs in this program have tons of potential, but they show their young trainers that they, too, have great potential of their own. The HALT program (Humans and Animals Learning Together) began in 1987 and has since paired hundreds of at-risk adolescents with dogs from local shelters. The kids come from centers for treatment of substance abuse and behavioral problems, among other issues. With the help of a canine obedience instructor, the dogs receive training while at the same time teaching their young trainers

New series at Appalachian Arts Crafts Center The Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris will kick off its Featured Tennessee Artists series with Betty Newman’s Seat Handcaning class 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1-2. Students will take home a woven footstool at the end of class. Registration is $40 ($30 for members). There will be an additional $50 fee for materials. Info: 494-9854 or visit www.appalachianarts.net.

‘Arts in the Airport’ The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (McGhee Tyson Airport) and the Arts and Culture Alliance will present “Arts in the Airport” through Thursday, Oct. 20, in the se-

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DAV Chapter 24 has FREE RENTAL OF POWER WHEEL CHAIRS available for any area disabled veteran or members of their immediate family. Manually operated wheel chairs also available. Call 7650510 for information.

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Critter Tales patience, improving their self-confidence and showing them skills they’ll need throughout life. The program consists of a four-week course where the dogs are taught basic obedience and are given the chance to familiarize themselves with humans and learn how pets should behave in general. Upon graduation from HALT, the dogs are then ready to go to forever homes.

cured area behind McGhee Tyson Airport’s security gate checkpoint. The exhibition will feature selected artwork from more than 40 artists in East Tennessee. A gallery of images from the exhibit is available at www. knoxalliance.com/album/ airport_spring11.html.

Tour of homes in Tellico Village The GFWC Tellico Village Women’s Club will host its 16th annual home tour 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2. The tour will include four featured homes in Tellico Village, refreshments and a gift boutique at Tellico Village Yacht Club. The annual fundraiser supports dozens of local and international charities. Tickets are $12 ($15 at the door). Info: 458-4062. Info: www. tellicowomensclub.org.

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Volunteers will be on hand with the HALT dogs at area businesses in the coming weeks for a meet and greet with potential pet owners in the community. Meet and greets will be 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, at Mast General Store on Gay Street and 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at Books-A-Million on Kingston Pike. Info: 693-5540. If you have a comment for Sara, call her at 218-9378 or email her at barretts@shoppernewsnow.com.

‘Louie Bluie’ festival The 5th annual Louie Bluie Festival will be held at Cove Lake State Park 10 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, in honor of Howard “Louie Bluie” Armstrong. Admission is free, although a $2 per person donation is encouraged. All proceeds benefit the Campbell Culture Coalition. Info: www. louiebluie.org.

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra has announced the schedule for this year's News Sentinel Pops Series. The series begins with "The Sinatra Project" with Michael Feinstein at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. Series tickets start at $103. Info: 291-3310 or www.knoxville symphony.com.

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■ Free prostate screening will be held by The University of Tennessee Medical Center’s Cancer Institute throughout September at different locations across East Tennessee. Appointments are required. Info: 605-6970 or 1-877-UTCares. ■ Lung cancer support group meets 6 p.m. the third Monday every month at Baptist West Cancer Center, 10820 Parkside Drive. No charge, light refreshments served. Info: Trish or Amanda, 218-7081. ■ October screening mammogram specials will be held Tuesday, Oct. 4, and Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Mercy North Breast Center, 7551 Dannaher Dr. Chocolate-covered strawberries, massages, gifts and more. To schedule, call 545-7771. ■ Stop Smoking: 215-QUIT (7848) is a program of the Knox County Health Department. The hotline is answered 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. ■ A “Stress and Nutrition” lecture will be held noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Bearden Library, 100 Golf Park

Asia the Siamese mix kitten is a delightful girl. She loves to play with other kittens and then take a long break to rest up. She is available for adoption at the main center at 3210 Division St. Hours there are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Young-Williams Animal Village on Kingston Pike is open noon to 6 p.m. daily. See all of the center’s adoptable animals at www. knoxpets.org. Info: 215-6599.

Rd. To register, 659-2733. ■ Support group meeting for family members or caregivers 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 ongoing 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 suffering loss, meets 6 to 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month in the UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info or to reserve a spot: 544-6277.

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health & lifestyles

Health writer thrives after surviving colon cancer As a health care reporter for a Knoxville public relations firm who routinely researches and writes about medical conditions and diseases, Michelle Henry knows how fortunate she is to have survived Stage IV colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death for cancers that affect both men and women. “I’m very fortunate and I feel fabulous now,” says Henry. “But having cancer is definitely not a piece of cake.” The active 47-year-old mother of two was caught off guard when she was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in late 2009. “My family and friends were shocked. I was always so healthy, always ate the right things,” says Henry.

“I couldn’t believe I had cancer. I felt good and was still active and working.” – Michelle Henry,

Are YOU at high risk of colorectal cancer? Anyone can get colorectal cancer, but there are some identified risks for the disease, from the National Cancer Institute: N Age 50 or older. N A family history of the disease, or of any cancer. N A personal history of colorectal cancer or cancers of the breast, ovaries or endometrium. N Previous polyps in the colon. These are small pieces of bulging tissue. Colorectal cancer survivor Michelle Henry and her son Evan celebrate their birthdays recently by going skydiving.”

vealed that the cancer had spread to her liver. “I couldn’t believe I had cancer. I felt good and was still active and working,” remembers Henry. As part of her treatment, Henry endured three months of chemotherapy and six weeks of radiation. She then had surgery to cancer survivor remove a 10-inch section of her colon and 14 lymph nodes. That For months Henry had suf- surgery was performed by surgifered from abdominal pain, con- cal oncologist Dr. Gregory Midis stipation and diarrhea. Initially, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical she was diagnosed with irritable Center in August of 2010. Being in bowel syndrome. When Henry the hospital was a new experience experienced bleeding, a colonos- for the normally healthy Henry. copy showed a huge rectal mass “I’d never been sick except for that a biopsy confirmed as col- when I had my tonsils out as a orectal cancer. Later testing re- kid,” explains Henry. “I didn’t

know what to expect, but the Fort Sanders staff was quick to answer my questions and make me feel at home.” Henry was especially appreciative of her surgeon, Dr. Midis. “I was so impressed with him. I really trust him. He was wonderful!” In November 2010, Henry also underwent a procedure to reconnect her colon and address cancer that spread to her liver. Henry is now “cancer free” and her treatment deemed a success. “Now that I’m better I want to let people know that they can be diagnosed with a terrible cancer and still live to be OK,” says Henry. She says early detection is especially important.

N Colon diseases such as ulcerative colitis, or Crohn’s disease, Lynch Syndrome, or HNPCC (hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer). Some risk factors for cancer can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle. Regularly exercising and eating a diet low in fat and high in fiber may reduce your risk of colorectal cancers.

Henry believes her writing background helped her deal with her cancer. “I had spent so much time interviewing people struck with illnesses that I understood how quickly life could change in one instant. It’s like God prepared me for what I had to face,” she says.

Radiation oncology at Thompson Cancer Center: Light years ahead At Thompson Cancer Survival Center, radiation therapy technology is light years ahead of what’s available in many area hospitals. Thompson is the first facility in the world and the only facility in Knoxville to offer TomoTherapy. This advanced radiation machine combines CT imaging technology with an “intensity modulated” radiation treatment for precise targeting of virtually any tumor in the body. “The beams are very accurately focused on the tumor,” explains Thompson Cancer Survival Center radiation oncologist Dan Scaperoth, M.D. The more focused the radiation beam, the less damage it does to healthy tissue surrounding a tumor. “TomoTherapy uses CT scans to make a picture of the tumor,” Dr. Scaperoth says. “We can overlay this image of the tumor onto the original

weeks. It takes about 15 minutes per treatment and is painless,” he says. “The side effects accumulate, with irritation to the bowel and bladder, and tiredness being the most common. Our goal is to eliminate the tumor cells and spare normal cells.” Dr. Scaperoth says the precision of the TomoTherapy machine is especially helpful for cancers that are in very tight spots such as the prostate, brain or certain lung cancers. “We do a good job at staying state-of-the-art at Thompson Cancer Center and Covenant Health,” TomoTherapy’s helical beam delivers a precisely shaped dose to areas of says Dr. Scaperoth. “We stay ahead interest with minimal radiation to areas at risk. of the curve here, with some of the scan before every treatment. Then orectal cancers, Dr. Scaperoth best equipment in town. we adjust the position of the beam. says every situation is unique, but For more information We make sure every radiation treat- most often radiation is given in about radiation oncology ment is in the exact same spot. It’s a combination with chemotherapy available at Thompson Canand surgery. very precise system.” cer Survival Center, call “Radiation is given daily for six (865) 673-FORT (3678). When it comes to treating col-

Surgical treatment for colorectal cancer Colorectal cancers are the second leading cancer killer in the United States, and they’re on the rise. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 139,127 people were diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2006. The same year, 53,196 people died of the disease. Colorectal cancer is any cancer that develops in the tissues of the colon or rectum, which are both part of the body’s intestinal tract. The colon is the large part of the intestine, while the rectum constitutes the last 6 inches. When colon cancer spreads beyond the polyp, surgery is the most common first treatment. Fortunately, for most patients, laparoscopic surgery, which uses small incisions, is a surgical option. “More than 90 percent of colon cancer patients are candidates for laparoscopy,” explains Fort Sanders Regional surgical oncologist Dr. Greg Midis. “But, it is critical that patients seek out a surgeon who does laparoscopy for colon surgery regularly.” The incisions made for laparoscopic surgeries are typically just one-fourth or one-third of the length of what surgeons call “open” surgery. That can result in quicker healing and often as much as a 50 percent shorter hospital stay, says Dr. Midis. If cancer is in the rectum, however, open surgery is the most common approach, Dr. Midis adds. “The best way to avoid a big or little surgery is to get your colonoscopy,” advises Dr. Midis. “And then you won’t need it.” A colonoscopy test is a key to catching colorectal cancer and other intestinal problems early.” During a colonoscopy, a colonoscope (a thin tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing) is inserted in the rectum and colon. The colonoscope also has a tool to remove polyps and take tissue samples that can be checked for cancer. Because the colonoscope can remove a polyp during the test, it can often prevent the need for more extensive surgery later. For more information about diagnosing and treating colorectal cancer, call (865) 673-FORT (3678) or go to fsregional.com.

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE: ONCOLOGY Fort Sanders Regional and Thompson Cancer Survival Center provide the region’s most comprehensive cancer care. From diagnosis to treatment to rehabilitation, we offer care options not available anywhere else in our region. Working together to provide the best patient care that’s Regional Excellence!

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