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January 14, 2013

Photographer Caroline Trotter wins international recognition

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Miracle Maker To enjoy teaching kindergarten, you have to not mind being touched, or needed, or occasionally being called “Mommy.” It’s not for everyone, says Angie Johns, but it’s definitely for her.

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How about a drink. Anne Hart has discovered a new wine bar in Bearden. Read all about drink.

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Bruce McCarty Victor Ashe says the city lost a citizen who cared deeply about how Knoxville looked in terms of its public and private buildings when Bruce McCarty died last week at age 92.

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State of the Schools address is Thursday Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre will deliver the second annual State of the Schools address at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at Powell High School. School board chair Karen Carson, Mayor Tim Burchett, and Randy Boyd, founder and CEO of Radio Systems, will also share their perspectives on public education in our community. The event is open to all. The address will be broadcast live on Comcast Cable Channel 10, AT&T U-Verse Channel 99, and WKCS-Radio 91.1 FM and streamed live at www. knoxschools.org.

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“The day before, I received the news that I’d been accepted into Parsons The New School for Design (in New York City). That had been my top school ever since I was in 6th grade,” Caroline said. She says her parents, Robin and Sonny Trotter, are as excited as she is, although her father was worried about her spending a month on her own in the big city. “Last summer was amazing! I learned so much and I never got homesick. My dad was nervous about it at first, but my mom was like, ‘Just go follow your dreams.’ They are both very supportive. “I learned how to look at things from a different perspective. I already knew a lot about fashion photography, photographing beautiful things, but the school taught me to look at light, and it made a real difference in my photos.” She credits her late grandmother Elizabeth “Lib” Trotter, who died when Caroline was in the 8th grade, as one of her earliest influences. Before her mar-

By Betty Bean At almost 18, West High School senior Caroline Trotter has been a professional photographer with a steadily increasing workload for three years. Her business, Oh So Caro, kept her busy over the semester break photographing weddings and holiday events. It’s going to pick back up in the spring. That’s pretty impressive for someone who is still in high school. And now she’s gone global. One of the most prestigious fashion magazines in the world, Italian Vogue, has accepted two of her photographs. Saying she’s excited really doesn’t cover it. “There are no words to describe my excitement,” she said. “They have upcoming artists submit photos from all around the world, and I was in shock when I received the email that two of my photos had been accepted. It’s really exciting to see the Vogue logo, and it’s really unusual to have more than one accepted.” The news was even sweeter because it came on the heels of another big revelation:

Caroline Trotter in New York City

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The Hillcrest-Carter connection By Sandra Clark Knox County Commission may vote this month to sell property that is home to 500 individuals and employs 500 more. The residents range from indigent seniors to the disabled. The Other Paper let Mayor Tim Burchett get away with saying that while he may take political heat for selling the Hillcrest properties for half ($5.275 million against $11.3 million) of appraised value, he’s doing it for the seniors.

Analysis We submit that he’s doing it to pay for Carter Elementary School. And that’s a steep price to pay. Knox County needs another $6 million to fulfill its contract for the Carter school. The contract calls for the transaction to conclude between June 1 and July 15, 2013. A quick $5.275 million from the Hillcrest Healthcare Communities could solve the Carter problem, but would leave a myriad of unanswered questions. For instance: ■ What happens to the residents and staff if the new owner decides to build condos?

■ What happens if the new owner defaults on a loan, having used the property as collateral? Hillcrest management has hired Moxley Carmichael public relations and attorney Arthur Seymour Jr. to make its case. They’re spinning at full speed. Meanwhile, the commission chair, Tony Norman, has placed another item on the JanuTim Burchett ary agenda. Cosponsored by Burchett, it would require money acquired from the sale of county assets to go toward debt retirement. While specific properties are not named, it begs the question of how the $6 million Carter deficiency would be covered if this resolution passes. Finance director Chris Caldwell says the proposed Hillcrest sale is not about Carter. There are other properties available for sale to close the gap, he said, and “the folks from Hillcrest approached us.” The Tazewell Pike property that includes Beverly Park and par-3 golf course will be retained by the coun-

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ty, Caldwell said. Cynthia Moxley, CEO of Moxley Carmichael, said 70 percent of Hillcrest’s residents are supported by TennCare. Repairs are needed. Hillcrest cannot borrow for upgrades without using the property for collateral, she said. In setting the sales price, Knox County considered the $2.3 million already spent for improvements by Hillcrest and the estimated $1.6 million needed to tear down the old tuberculosis hospital (not used for patients) and an old water tower. Seymour said nonprofit corporations such as Hillcrest Healthcare operate under more restrictive laws than for-profit corporations. For instance, a nonprofit must notify the state attorney general prior to selling or leasing its assets or merging with another entity. The AG can intervene if the nonprofit’s assets are being misapplied or wasted, or it is no longer able to carry out its purpose. He suggested that Knox County could be liable for clean-up of hazardous waste sites or if “it knows or should have discovered the existence of some dangerous condition.” Mike Ragsdale tried to sell Hillcrest facilities a few years back, but

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Paying for Carter Under its agreement with Carter School developer Partners Development, the county will swap $13,879, 334 for a key to the finished building by July 15, 2013. Mayor Tim Burchett boldly promised to raise the money by selling unneeded county assets. To date, almost $10 million has been collected toward the project: ■ $892,550 – JP Morgan settlement ■ $2,010,000 – Solway mulch facility and adjacent park ■ $943,818 – City of Knoxville payoff of Animal Center ■ $2,500,000 – Knox County Schools Capital Plan contribution ■ $3,419,250 – E-911 payment for building

The clock is ticking on the remaining $4 million (plus $2 million for furnishings).

was rebuffed by commissioners concerned that the sale price was too low or worried about the future of residents and staff. It’s a different day with a new mayor, but those concerns remain.

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Coffee Break with

Other than your parents, who has had the biggest influence on your life? My husband, who has shown me the ways of organizing.

I still can’t quite get the hang of … Math.

What is the best present you ever received in a box? My engagement ring.

Lauren Dodson

What is the best advice your mother ever gave you?

Lauren Dodson has owned Laquered Up, a nail salon tucked behind Regal Downtown West Cinema 8, for 15 months. She’s been in the beauty industry for 21 years, and says this is the hardest she’s ever worked. She loves it, in spite of the fact that she often finds herself cleaning the bathroom and sweeping the floor. Lauren’s always been a salon girl. Her grandmother owned a salon, and she enjoys the feminine atmosphere, which is missing at home. She is married with two sons, ages 20 and 17. “Even the cat is a boy,” she says. “I’m surrounded by men.” The relaxing environment at the salon is enhanced by complimentary wine, usually served in the afternoon. She was once surprised when two senior clients accepted a glass when she jokingly offered it at 11 a.m. She’s proud to offer quality products and sanitized implements, which is very important in a nail salon, she says. Christmas is always a high-demand season, and winter months are typically slow, but Lauren reports that January business is brisk, perhaps due to warm weather. “We’ve been doing more pedicures. That’s unusual.”

“Never say never.”

What is your social media of choice? I use Facebook, but the best social media is word of mouth.

What is the worst job you have ever had? I read electric meters for two years in my 20s. In Florida. It was hot, dirty, and dangerous.

What was your favorite Saturday morning cartoon? “Tom and Jerry.” It’s a classic.

What is your favorite quote from TV or a movie?

What irritates you?

“And I guess that is your accomplice in the wood chipper?” from “Fargo.”

What doesn’t?

What’s one place in Bearden/downtown that everyone should visit?

What are you guilty of? It’s a secret.

What is your favorite material possession? My salon.

What are you reading currently? “Ten Girls to Watch” by Charity Shumway

What was your most embarrassing moment? Every day when someone asks me why I don’t have my nails done; I don’t have a good answer.

What are the top three things on your bucket list? Travel, travel, travel.

What is one word others often use to describe you? Quirky. I don’t know what they’re talking about.

Market Square.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I’d be more patient.

What is your passion? My children.

With whom, living or dead, would you most like to have a long lunch? My paternal grandmother, who passed away in 1995.

What is your greatest fear? Heights. I don’t even like getting on a ladder.

If you could do one impulsive thing, what would it be? Buy a giant diamond; it’s my birthstone. – Wendy Smith

It can be your neighbor, club leader, bridge partner, boss, father, teacher – anyone you think would be interesting to Bearden Shopper-News readers. Email suggestions to Wendy Smith, shopperwendy@comcast.net. Include contact info if you can.

BEARDEN SHOPPER-NEWS • JANUARY 14, 2013 • A-3 see Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike.

Photographer Trotter

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riage to Dr. George Trotter, a lot of them. My parents Elizabeth Dominick was say she’d be really proud of the buyer for Elizabeth Ar- me. My mom’s mom, June den at Miller’s Department Foulk, is really proud of me She doesn’t talk, but Store, and had lifelong as well.” Pearl, a Congo African grey passion for art and fashCaroline is taking adparrot, is so good at mim- ion, which she passed on to vanced art classes from icking electronic devices her granddaughter. West High School art teachthat Frank Genova has to “She was always known ers Briena Harmoning, Kat change his cellphone ring- for having vintage cloth- Furnari and Benjamin Eng tone to keep from being con- ing, and she was one of through the International stantly confused. Program, first people to bring Eliza- Baccalaureate Genova, who rescues ex- beth Arden from New York which has also helped her otic birds, is a member of the City to Knoxville. It was al- find opportunities to show Tennessee Valley Exotic Bird ways really fun to go to her her work. She had a live art Club (www.tennesseevall- house and go through her show downtown in October eyexoticbirdclub.com), which closet. I got to keep a lot and is planning another meets at the Young-Williams of her clothes, and I wear this spring. Animal Center. He brought Pearl, along with Angel, a white umbrella cockatoo, to a recent meeting. \West Valley Middle School basketball teams partnered with Farragut Middle School’s teams “They’re not like cats and ■ Downtown Speakers Club meets 11:45 a.m. every Monday to collect 105 new stuffed animals for children who end up in the courtroom of Knox County dogs. They’re a totally difat TVA West Towers, ninth floor, room 225. Currently acJuvenile Court Judge Tim Irwin. Pictured are West Valley Middle School principal Renee Kelly, ferent kind of pet,” he said. cepting new members. Info: Jerry Adams, 202-0304. Trinity Lee, Nick Rogers, Judge Irwin, Clark Poynter, Jenny Thompson, and Suzan Thompson. ■

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■ UT Toastmasters Club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Knoxville Convention Center on Henley Street in room 218. Currently accepting new members. Info: Sara Martin, 603-4756.

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Seventy-six records … and counting West Knoxville resident Gerry Eddlemon has set 76 cycling records, most of them by crossing back and forth across states. Quickly. He admits that his hobby is “quite dangerous,” more than he imagined it would be when he took up ultramarathon cycling in 2006, he told the Sierra Club’s Harvey Broome Group last week. The most important element of his success is his support team, he says, which is often composed of people he’s only corresponded with via email before meeting them face

Ultra-marathon cyclist Gerry Eddlemon speaks to the Sierra Club’s Harvey Broome Group. Photos by Wendy Smith

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to face. Such was the case when he cycled 990 miles from Alaska’s southern edge at Resurrection Bay to its northern edge at Lake Colleen last summer. The feat took six days, 17 hours and 25 minutes, which disappointed Eddlemon, who’d hoped for just over five days. But it was okay, he says, because he knew he would earn the record anyway. After all, it had never been done before. He enjoyed “long adventures” even as a kid, he said. His competitive exploits began in 1972 with an attempt to beat Mitchell Flynn’s record of hiking across the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He accomplished his goal by crossing 70 miles in 24 hours and 29 minutes, in spite of the fact that all of his gear, including

food, water and a flashlight, was stolen by a bear. Since becoming a cyclist, he’s faced a variety of threats while on the road, including giant logging trucks, moose, owls, dogs and swarms of mosquitos. He’s also been endangered by his own exhaustion, which is occasionally manifested through hallucinations. He does it all without professional sponsorship, but he claims to have something far more valuable. “I don’t have any sponsors except the good Lord so far, and he’s taken good care of me.” Eddlemon is retired from Oak Ridge National Lab. His wife, Mikki, is a runner, and she has won several medals in the Senior Games. He says that God gave him certain abilities, and he’s enjoyed what he’s been able to do with them. And he doesn’t take anything for granted. “At 67, any day could be my last ride.” Harvey Broome Group programs are held at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the Tennes-

■ West Knox Lions Club meets 6:30 p.m. each first and third Monday at Sullivan’s in Franklin Square, 9648 Kingston Pike. ■ West Knoxville Kiwanis Club meets 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Shoney’s on Walker Springs Road.

Frank Genova shares the spotlight with Pearl, a Congo African grey parrot at a recent Tennessee Valley Exotic Bird Club meeting.

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government Wine now? Wine-no When Beth Harwell and Ron Ramsey (leaders of the state House and Senate, respectively) announced that they’d decided to support grocery stores selling wine, Tennessee oenophiles started doing a happy dance.

Betty Bean Now that Trader Joe’s has come to Tennessee, could Two Buck Chuck be far behind (even if it is $3.99 a bottle now)? Next year, we’ll be able to grab a snow day bottle of cab along with our milk, bread and toilet paper! Maybe, maybe not. One school of thought is that the two leaders are saying one thing publicly while privately reassuring opponents of grocery store wine (a powerful coalition of liquor interests and Baptists) something else entirely. Last week, the wine no-votes (hereafter known as the wine-no’s) got a boost from the state’s police chiefs and sheriffs, who got together and started calling themselves Tennessee Law Enforcement for Strong Alcohol Laws and denounced the notion, citing the dangers of making box wine more accessible to underage drinkers who are always looking for an angle. KPD chief David Rausch brought it home with a warning about butt chugging. When reminded that the police chiefs also support gun control, Rep. Bill Dunn, who sounds like a wine-no vote but says he’s willing to listen to the arguments, had a semi-serious, answer: “Are you asking for consistency?” Dunn sounds like he’s thinking hard about the question but leaning toward the wine-no side. “We work on so many issues where we see how much pain alcohol causes. Maybe there should be a little taboo out there,” he said, recalling the time he heard a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation chief declare that 90 percent of his agency’s budget was necessitated by drug and

alcohol abuse. Plus, he pointed out that there’s more to the discussion than questions of alcohol abuse. “By law, liquor stores cannot sell anything else, and there’s a one person, one store rule in effect now. We’ll have to look at those laws. And we’ll have to define grocery stores. Would somebody be able to set up one of those stands in the mall? It’s a lot more complex than just whether to sell wine.” The pro-wine forces are led by big supermarket chains who are sponsoring a “Red, White & Food” lobbying effort. Smaller, regional chains worry about problems with new layers of bureaucracy and regulation as well as the dangers of weeding out would-be butt chuggers. Rep. Ryan Haynes is non-committal, but says sooner or later the prowine side will prevail. He sees some ironies, though. “The free-market Republicans are in control, but at the same time a lot of them are screaming ‘Let’s help the mom and pop businesses.’ “And any time there’s a liquor bill, no matter what it is, automatically, you probably have 30 ‘no’ votes, from both sides of the aisle. Throw in 20 more who say they’re going to help their small business guys, and that’s enough to keep it bottled up. Still, it has a better shot of passing this year than it ever has. “If I represent grocery stores, I’d say we’re not going to allow it in gas stations. But big grocery stores and convenience stores share lobbyists – that’s one of the big sticking points. Some of the grocery stores have hired their own lobbyists. “Do we really need wine in gas stations?” A rep who preferred to remain anonymous hinted that the whole thing is a waste of time. “A lot of legislators just want it to go away. You don’t go down to Nashville to bring wine to grocery stores. It’s going to pass, but I just don’t know when. Usually when a bill keeps coming back like this, that’s what happens, so if I’m talking to a liquor store owner, I’d tell them it’s not like you haven’t been forewarned.”

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Ray Jenkins reflects, predicts As the Knox County Republican Party prepares for its biennial reorganization, we asked Ray Jenkins, term-limited after two terms as party chair, to assume the role of the Roman god Janus for us. You remember Janus – the one for whom January is named. He was the fellow with the ability to look both forward and backward. Jenkins agreed to play along and look back on his time as the party’s leader and forward to what he thinks lies ahead for the GOP both locally and in Nashville. His response: “As I look back on the past four years, I realize how much I am truly going to miss chairing the Knox County Republican Party. It has been a great ride and we had some very good times. “We were very successful in electing great Republican candidates and reelecting great Republican officeholders. The GOP now holds every county-wide non-judicial office, and we have increased the number of Republican judges as well. County Commission is 82 percent Republican, with only two seats held by our friends across the aisle. “And I say “friends” because I have tried to encourage all candidates to be cordial and not attack “personally” their political opponents. Local politics is not like national politics. The closer you get to home the more important it is to keep in mind that our political

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opponents are neighbors, sometimes friends, our children go to the same schools, we may even go to the same church. So I have always urged our candidates to disagree without being disagreeable. “What has made (the job) such a joy is the volunteers who come and work in the office and on campaigns and do it out of a love for the party – and they do that no matter who is chair, sometimes in spite of who is chair! “I am thrilled at the number of announced candidates for the leadership so far. I have encouraged people to get involved and compete for this and I think it shows great potential for the party as we move forward. “Each of the four candidates – Buddy Burkhardt, John Gabriel, Ken Gross and Ruthie Kuhlman – have their strengths, and this contest will reveal how connected and influential they are within the party. As a candidate, I know there are two ways to run a campaign – unopposed and scared as … well, scared. But I think the competition is good for the party and will make the candidates better in the long run.

“The next chair will preside over one of those ‘big tickets’ in 2014. They happen every eight years as the judges and district attorney join the every-four-year cycle candidates – most of the constitutional offices and part of County Commission, as well as the court clerks. It will be a challenge to ensure we hold our gains and make some new ones. “I have been asked if I will run for office in the fu- Ray Hal Jenkins ture. At this time, I am exploring the options. I think it is fair to say that I am in- hear talk about is Criminal Court Clerk. Joy Rader Mcterested. “As for speculation on Croskey has been working 2014 races, the easy ones in that office since the earth to predict: Mayor Burchett cooled. She was appointed will be running. He has and then won election to the done a very good job as clerk’s position after Marmayor and I think he will tha Phillips passed away. I easily win re-election – and hear rumors that someone he deserves it. The same may try to challenge Joy. goes for Sherry Witt in the As party chair, I believe the Register of Deeds office and Knox County Republican Sheriff J.J. Jones. They are Party has no greater friend all strong candidates and than Joy McCroskey, and as more importantly, they are an attorney, I know what a outstanding officeholders. well-organized clerk’s office Likewise, Foster Arnett and looks like, and Joy has her Cathy Quist should win eas- office running like a wellily if they choose to run for oiled machine. She will have my vote and support. re-election. “On the state level, Gov“We don’t know what the future holds for the ernor Haslam is doing a fine Trustee’s office, but I will job in Nashville and will say this: John Duncan has easily win re-election. The improved the operation of newly-minted Republican that office and it is running super-majority in Nashville more smoothly, collecting will have to prove to the votmore money, and that mon- ers that they won’t abuse the ey is being managed more power given to them, and I professionally than in the believe they will show that past. If he runs for re-elec- they are worthy of the majority and continue to serve tion, I’ll vote for him. “The only other race I all of Tennessee well.”

We’ll miss Bruce McCarty Knoxville lost a citizen who cared deeply about how Knoxville looked in terms of its public and private buildings when Bruce McCarty died last week at age 92. He moved to Knoxville right after the end of World War II where he met his wife-to-be, Elizabeth. They married and he stayed in Knoxville. As mayor, I met with him on countless o c c a s ion s . He was the architect for the World’s Fair and cared deeply that the permanent buildMcCarty ings such as the Amphitheater and Sunsphere continue. When I was foolish enough, for financial reasons, to suggest that the Tennessee Amphitheater be demolished, I heard from him almost immediately requesting a meeting. Naturally, I met with him. He was as well-prepared and as passionate about the utility and history of this facility as he could have been.

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He articulated excellent reasons for its preservation and asked for time to build a case for saving it. Without his intervention and the people he brought with him, the Tennessee Amphitheater might have gone the way of the United States Pavilion and disappeared. He was an architect’s architect. Knoxville is better for him locating and raising his family here. Knoxville’s only city architect, David Collins, works at the McCarty firm after leaving the city. ■ U.S. District Judge Tom Varlan was honored at the passing of the gravel ceremony Thursday where Varlan became the chief judge of the Eastern District of Tennessee. He is the 10th federal judge to hold the position since it was created by Congress in 1948. He is now the chief administrative of-

p er for me d ably as election commission adficer of the Eastern District ministrator which includes 41 of Tenfor Knox nessee’s 95 counties and 2.5 County and million people. was let go Attending the standonly being room only crowd at cause of the Howard Baker Fed- Mackay eral Building were Mayors politics … not performance. Madeline Rogero and Tim Rogero made a good selecBurchett and former Mayor tion. Dan Brown. U.S. Rep. John ■ For those interested in Duncan Jr. spoke and Var- the collapse of the Commulan received the gravel from nist Empire in 1989, a book outgoing chief judge Curtis by John O’Sullivan entitled Collier. the “President, the Pope and Varlan had actually been the Prime Minister,” is good given the oath of office a reading about how Ronald few months ago by Associ- Reagan, John Paul II and ate Justice Antonin Scalia Margaret Thatcher worked in his chambers in Washto bring about the fall of the ington. 2013 marks the 10th “evil empire.” anniversary of Varlan serv■ Today, only Thatcher ing on the federal bench, lives and she is 87, recoverhaving been appointed by ing from recent surgery in President George W. Bush and confirmed by the U.S. London. After release from the hospital she checked Senate in 2003. ■ Congratulations to into the Ritz Hotel next to Greg Mackay who was ap- London’s Green Park where pointed by Mayor Rogero to the owners are long-time replace Bob Polk as director friends and have given her of public assembly facilities a suite until she returns to which include Chilhowee her home in the Belgravia Park and the Civic Audito- section of London. Not a bad way to convarium and Coliseum. Mackay will be an effec- lesce, with room service at tive successor to Polk. He one of the world’s top hotels.

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A tale of two monuments

The Union Monument at the National Cemetery. After the bronze American eagle topping the shaft was destroyed in an electrical storm on Aug. 22, 1904, the eagle was replaced by a sentry in authentic uniform. The monument was rededicated on Oct. 15, 1906. Photo submitted

HISTORY AND MYSTERIES | Dr. Jim Tumblin Twenty-six years after the Civil War ended, the cornerstone for a monument to those who died fighting for the South was set in Bethel Cemetery. Held on May 21, 1891, the impressive ceremony, including prayers, choral hymns, and orations emphasizing themes of sacrifice and redemptive principles, preceded the main address delivered by the Rev. William C. Grace. The Rev. Grace had been a witness to the hardships endured by soldiers and civilians alike during the war. After extolling their strength and determination, he predicted that the monument would eventually replace the oratorical tradition and that the monument and its inscriptions would then be needed to communicate the facts and the lessons of that cruel war, which too often pitted brother against brother. The task of designing the monument and of sculpting out of â&#x20AC;&#x153;cold, hard marbleâ&#x20AC;? a veteran sentinel who would embody the living classical truths to which the Rev. Grace referred was assigned to famed local artist Lloyd Branson (1854-1925). The eight-foot, six-inch soldier was judiciously scaled by the artist to appear life-size, taking account of the 48foot elevation and the distance from which it would be viewed. The figure was displayed in Bransonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s studio on Gay Street for some time before it was mounted on the monument. The detailed rendition of the uniform with the cap, belt and buttons, the wrinkles in the face and the veins on the back of his hands were evidence of the sculptorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skill. The monument was dedicated on May 19, 1892. The ceremony was preceded by a parade down Gay Street led by former East Tennessee commander Gen. Edmund Kirby Smith astride his bay charger. Gen. Kirby Smith was followed by members of his staff and by former Confederate general and twoterm Tennessee governor (1882-1886) and then U.S. Senator, William B. Bate. The colorful legions of the Fred Ault Bivouac and the Felix Zollicoffer and J.E.B. Stuart Camps of the Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) marched behind them paced by a military band playing a dirge composed for the occasion by music professor Gustavus B. Knabe. When they reached the cemetery, the Rev. James Park of First Presbyterian Church pronounced the benediction. The monument was unveiled. Gen. Kirby Smith observed that the monument would â&#x20AC;&#x153;arouse a sentiment as lasting as the hills that look upon itâ&#x20AC;? and introduced Sen. Bate, who spent nearly two hours extolling the differences and similarities between monumental and historical truth. Professor Frederick C. Moffatt, in his essay â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Tale of Two Monuments: Civil War Sculpture in Knoxvilleâ&#x20AC;? (East Tennessee Historical Society Publications No. 50, 1978) observed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;As is true of many public endeavors, the Civil War monument was born out of controversy, particularly when it was to occupy territory disputed in the war. Material existence apparently affirmed its moral right to exist; thus, once established, a monument proudly held its ground against all foes. In Knoxville, peculiar circumstances intensified a hundred fold this mock combat between the stones.â&#x20AC;? The fundraising and construction of the monument

had taken 10 years. Some two years into the project, local officials of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) recognized the need for a suitable monument for Union veterans and began planning and fundraising. Capt. William Rule, influential editor of the Knoxville Daily Journal, was the guiding hand of the memorial committee. He had been preoccupied publicizing and fundraising for another monument, the Gov. John Sevier Monument, which was erected on the courthouse lawn and dedicated in December 1892. During the March 22, 1893 encampment of the GAR in Harriman, department commander H.C. Whittaker challenged each of the 16,000 surviving Union veterans to raise funds for a suitable monument in the National Cemetery which had been established on Holston Street (now Tyson) in 1863. Capt. Rule reminded the men that â&#x20AC;&#x153;the shadows lengthen as we approach the eternal sunsetâ&#x20AC;? and estimated that a magnificent memorial would be insured if each individual gave just one dollar. The campaign had a promising beginning but then became dismally inactive. Finally a design was agreed on and William B.

McMullenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tennessee Producers Marble Company and the Southern Marble Company were retained. The cornerstone exercises were held on Oct. 15, 1896, but the pace did not quicken until 1898, possibly influenced by the burst of patriotism generated by that yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spanish-American War. Finally, the dedication was held on Oct. 24, 1901. The fund then totaled almost $11,000, with about $7,000 raised in one dollar increments from dutiful pensioners. Much discussion had been held about the design and some were surprised at the unveiling when they observed the ferocious bronze American eagle at the pinnacle with widely outspread wings instead of a Union sentry. In his dedicatory address, Judge Newton Hacker observed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no monument in all the land that marks a higher degree of patriotism.â&#x20AC;? There was much consternation and some suggestion that it was an omen when, at 8:20 p.m. on Aug. 22, 1904, a powerful bolt of lightning struck the eagle with a blast that was heard for miles. The eagle was flung into the street with its wings â&#x20AC;&#x153;closely cropped at its body as if the work had been done by an instrument.â&#x20AC;? The stone shaft

was shattered leaving only the steps and some of the foundation intact. Probably the steel rod that anchored the eagle to the shaft had attracted the lightning bolt. The weary committee sprung into action and called for federal support. Congress provided $5,000

to repair the damage. William Carter and William Rule, co-chairs of the memorial committee, retained Baumann Brothers Architects and the project was completed and the keys presented to the cemetery superintendent on Oct. 15, 1906. This time, the unveiling revealed an eight-foot tall soldier of the line with his head topping out at 60 feet. It possibly was only a coincidence that the sentry in the Union uniform with the short hair, thin mustache, authentic service cap and military bearing stood four feet above his Confederate counterpart just two miles

away in Bethel Cemetery. Fortunately for the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future, many groups representing Civil War veterans, including the state chapter of the Grand Army of the Republic, were working diligently to deflect any lingering hostility toward their fellow citizens by holding joint parades and reunions like the one held at the site of the Battle of Ft. Sanders on Oct. 8-9, 1890. Authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note: Thanks to Douglas Davenport, Robert McGinnis, Professor F.C. Moffatt and the C.M. McClung Historical Collection for assistance with the text and photographs for this article.

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Assistant coaching may be hazardous to your health Choosing to be an assistant football coach is something like going to the races. You might win big or lose big. The trip may be very exciting, even an unforgettable adventure, but don’t bet the house on the wrong horse. Assistant coaching is a better job than mixing mortar and lugging cinder blocks. It is more challenging than loading trucks. Salaries are very good but there are problems and risks. Best payoffs for assistants – championship rings, job security and maybe a shot at becoming a head coach – come from partnerships with successful coaches or a good grip

their games if you count the available Akrons and Georgia States, but, alas, some don’t. Recruiting is critical as blood. Assistant coaching requires many nights on the road and doesn’t offer many opportunities to stop thinking football. Can’t count on rivals resting. If children are involved, assistant coaches should plan and practice a just-incase explanation: “Defeat doesn’t mean daddy is a bum.” “Moving is an exciting educational experience. It will be fun to see new places and meet new friends.” When your life is linked to whether a focus-free receiver runs the right route

or whether a befuddled safety makes the correct read, hang loose. That several previous Tennessee assistants really wanted to stay is not surprising. For most, this was the best job they have ever had. Money was well above average. Among the dearly departed, only Jim Chaney hit the jackpot. Arkansas will pay him $550,000 for coaching. Tennessee will pay $600,000 for not. Sal Sunseri came down a full notch but, considering his success rate, he isn’t doing too badly. Others were less fortunate. UT contracts will be honored in periodic installments but that does not can-

cel out disappointment. I felt for Darin Hinshaw, 38, Central Florida guy, father of four. He worked his way up from Middle Tennessee State, Georgia State and Memphis to be an important cog at Tennessee. Ron McKeefery was here part of a year as strength and conditioning coach. What happened probably wasn’t totally his fault but unhappy results rub off on all concerned – including Angela, James, Tyler, Ava and Maya. No matter how tough you are, assistant coaching can be hazardous to your health.

friends added, “But sometimes He excels!” All of us laughed, but I, like Mary, “treasured these words, and pondered them” in my heart. (Luke 2: 19) God does excel! God knows our needs, our dreams, our longings. God also knows our fears, I was talking to two life. I said, in all sincerity, sins, our shortcomings, friends, telling them about “God is good, all the time.” our failures. the newfound joy in my To which one of my Every now and again,

however, God chooses to offer us a miracle, a blessing so unexpected, so breathtaking, so … well … excellent, it stuns us and leaves us speechless, humbled, awed, dazed, dazzled. In such a moment, we must be fully aware. We must recognize the gift for what it is: God’s grace poured out because God loves us, is crazy about us, sinners that we are! We must also acknowledge that God knows our longings, our dreams. God knows the holes in our hearts, and seeks to fill them up with His love. Our task is to be open, accepting, thankful, willing to be loved by such a

God. We must open our hearts (and minds) to God’s will for us, God’s plan for us, God’s dream for us. Always, we are free to demur, to decline, to rebel. But we do so at our own peril. Here is the question, however: why would we reject God’s will? Why, indeed? Since God’s will allows for our own free will, God does not force us into obedience; God allows us to decide. God’s will for His own children is always good. Sometimes, when we don’t understand what God is up to, when we can’t see around the bend, we wonder if God is asleep, or indifferent, or just plain grumpy.

Occasionally, I recall the advice a college professor gave me when I was a student at the University of Tennessee. He said, “Be where you are supposed to be; do what you are supposed to do. Everything else will take care of itself.” That is vague, one might claim. It gives no real direction to one’s actions. Yet, if you consider the advice, it required of me a certain amount of examination of my impulses and actions. It required considering consequences. It required weighing the possibilities. And it required putting my hand into the hand of God.

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on the coattails of a rising star. Merit is relevant. The good-old-boy network is not as comfortably dependable as it once was. The business is more results-driven. Because there is some up-or-down uncertainty in the coaching profession, it is best to rent. And don’t discard boxes and packing materials from the previous move.

Of course assistant coaches go in both directions. There are magnificent promotions and discouraging terminations. That’s the link to most of the pain. Those determined to stay in the game, no matter what happens, should stay single or negotiate a prenuptial arrangement. Patience, poise and flexibility are key words, a fair exchange, I suppose, for really good seats and free refreshments in a private booth in the press box, sheltered from weather and caustic critics. An honest prenuptial should include a few clues about reality: Bowl bonuses are not guaranteed. Almost everybody can win half

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Windows of Identity explores meaning of being Jewish By Wendy Smith An art exhibit featuring the work of 13 American and 34 Israeli artists opened this weekend at the Arnstein Jewish Community Center (AJCC). It premiered earlier this year in Hadera, Israel. Hadera is Knoxvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister city through the Jewish Agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Partnership2Gether program, which promotes cultural, educational and social exchanges with Israel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This exhibit is important because it is a crosscultural exchange with

people in Israel and people in North America. We want to put a face on Israel for people here,â&#x20AC;? says Knoxville Jewish Alliance Executive Director Jeff Gubitz. The pictures, all created in a 16 inch by 16 inch format, reflect the diversity of the artists. Like the people who created them, the pieces donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look or feel alike, says Gubitz. Some show serene pastoral scenes or family. Others reflect the holocaust. The pictures hang from white chains that represent the strong bonds that con-

nect people to their heritage. Around the corner from the artwork, which hangs on the upper floor of the AJCC, is a display of photos taken during a February 2012 trip to Israel. Nineteen members of the Knoxville community travelled with 20 others from the Southeast to celebrate over a decade of relationships, through the Partnership2Gether program, says Gubitz. The exhibit is open to the public during AJCC business hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on

Sunday. The artwork will travel to other Partnership cities in the United States after it leaves Knoxville. An expanded version of the exhibit will be on display in November during the Jewish Federations of North Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Assembly held in Jerusalem. Artists in the Knoxville-area Jewish community who are interested in participating in the exhibit should contact Gubitz at jgubitz@jewishknoxville. org or Deborah Oleshansky at Doleshansky@ jewishknoxville.org.

Jeff Gubitz of the Knoxville Jewish Alliance points out artwork depicting the hamsa, which is Arabic for â&#x20AC;&#x153;5.â&#x20AC;? It is considered a good luck symbol, and is supposed to ward off the evil eye, he says. The painting is part of the Windows of Identity exhibit at the Arnstein Jewish Community Center. Photo by Wendy Smith

School budget talks to include personal computers, Harris says By Wendy Smith Education is changing, said Knox County school board member Doug Harris, and he hopes Bearden High School will be one of several Knox County Schools to pilot personal computers in the classroom. Harris was guest speaker at the Bearden PTSOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board of managers meeting last week. The district 3 representative graduated from Bearden in 1978, and has two children at the school. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had preliminary discussions with Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre about equipping students with either iPads or laptop computers in 12 to 14 Knox County schools, and wiring those schools to provide Internet access. Interested schools would be required to lay out a plan

for how computers would be used, said Bearden principal Dr. John Bartlett, who has also discussed the idea with McIntyre. The topic has yet to come up at a school board meeting, but Harris thinks personal computing will be part of the upcoming budget discussion. It could cost up to $300,000 to wire Bearden for Internet, he says, and training teachers how to implement computers in the classroom will be another expense. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just give computers to the school. We have to give adequate professional development.â&#x20AC;? Technology is ultimately just a tool for teachers, he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teachers are still the number one driver of good education. We need to make sure we have the best, most

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Sacred Heart principal promoted

Sedonna Prater has been named director of curriculum and instruction for the Diocese of Knoxville’s 10 schools. Prater previously served as principal of Sacred Sedonna Prater Heart Cathedral School. The Diocese of Knoxville’s schools superintendent, Sister Mary Marta Abbott RSM, said the new position reflects the growth occurring at the diocesan schools, and believes it will strengthen work the schools are doing to provide the best learning approach for students, especially as it pertains to district accreditation. Prater begins her new position July 1. She will step down as principal of Sacred Upon their return to school after the holiday break, A.L. Lotts Heart Cathedral School but Elementary School 5th graders Seghan Gardner and Regine will remain at Sacred Heart Gomez raise the American flag at the beginning of the day. on a part-time basis as its Two students are chosen each week to raise and lower the director of curriculum and flag. At the end of each week, the outgoing students train instruction. the incoming students on proper procedure. Photo by S. Barrett After beginning at the school as an 8th-grade teacher in 1997, Prater became vice principal in 1999 and principal in 2003. She has a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in administration and supervision from the University of Tennessee.

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Webb’s holiday service days As part of their holiday service day, Webb School of Knoxville’s 6th-grade students purchased gifts and necessities for children at Helen Ross McNabb Center. Webb 6th graders Hannah Felton and Amelia Konomos are shown shopping at Target in Turkey Creek for children on their list. Photo submitted

Rocky Hill Elementary School students Jack Keith, Finn Winters, Olivia Gray; (back) Hunter Watts, Carly Fisher and Franklin Smith have each been named the school’s Ram of the Week. Photo by S. Barrett

Rocky Hill names Rams of the Week Rocky Hill Elementary School 2nd-grade teacher Amy Kelley said the Ram of the Week is a collaborative effort among faculty members to recognize students.

“It’s a positive behavior recognition system,” said Kelley. Students are chosen on a weekly basis. Names are announced during the Friday morning announcements along with the reason they were nominated. A photo of each student is posted on a board at the school’s Sara entrance, where it will reBarrett main for a year, and each student also receives a Ram of the Week T-shirt “Students were going donated by the PTO. above and beyond every Henry Ford’s saying day,” said Kelley. “But “Do what’s right when no they weren’t getting rec- one is watching” is posted ognized for it.” at the bottom of the board. Kelley and fellow 2ndCarly Fisher was nomigrade teacher Marla Poling nated for Ram of the Week came up with the idea af- by 5th-grade teacher Jorter seeing the Gleek of the dan Haney when she gave Week from the TV show $200 to a school in Africa “Glee,” in which a fan is after receiving the money spotlighted each week. for her birthday.

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A hear t for kindergar ten By Wendy Smith To enjoy teaching kindergarten, you have to not mind being touched, or needed, or occasionally being called “Mommy.” It’s not for everyone, says Angie Johns, but it’s definitely for her.

Kindergarten teacher Angie Johns enjoys a rare moment of peace in her A.L. Lotts Elementary School classroom. Photos by Wendy Smith

Kindergartners may have to work harder now than they did in past years, but their teachers make sure it’s fun. If they love school early on, they’re more likely to stay enthusiastic about learning, Johns says. This is her seventh year of teaching kindergarten at A.L. Lotts Elementary School, but her association with the school is much longer. Her children – ages 23, 20 and 15 – all attended A.L. Lotts. Including her teaching career in Georgia, Johns has taught kindergarten for 14 years. She’s witnessed many changes, like this year’s transition to full-day kindergarten. It’s been nice, she says, because it allows for more in-depth teaching. “We always felt like we were moving too quickly, because we had so much to cover.” It’s a long day for little people, and there were those who nodded off at the beginning of the year. But it was just a matter of building up stamina, Johns says. “I’m amazed at how quickly they all adjusted.” She’s also experienced leaps in classroom technology. She remembers being skeptical when the smart board was first installed in her room because she liked writing on her white board with markers. Now, she mostly uses the white board as a magnetic bulletin board. The smart board works especially well for teaching math and handwriting, and students enjoy using it, too. “It is amazing to me, every year, that I can show them one time how to use the pen or the wand, and they’ve got it.” She can also check out iPads from the school to use in the classroom. The applications and games on the iPad are perfect for kindergarten, she says. A. L. Lotts, like many other schools, is using coupon book money to purchase more iPads. The academic bar for kindergarten has moved since Johns started teaching at A. L. Lotts. Kids are expected to be able to write

sentences by the end of the year, and the reading level has gone up, too. Academically, this is Johns’ favorite time of the year. After Christmas, everything comes together, she says. This is when the building blocks she introduced in the fall – letters, sounds and reading strategies – all start to click. And it’s exactly why she enjoys teaching kindergarten. “I’ve always said that there’s growth at every level. But in kindergarten, you really see it. They’re such physical creatures. They can’t

Johns listens as Hayden Hayes practices his new reading skills. learn something new without saying, ‘Oh!’” Johns says social and developmental skills are more important for rising kindergartners than academic skills. Good school habits, like being able to sit for 10 minutes, pay attention and follow directions, are important. “We can teach academic skills,” she says. While it could be said that kinder-

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sired serving size, and may pay by the total that has been entered in advance on the card or run a tab and pay on leaving. Appetizers will also be available. A group of wine enthusiasts called Uncorked Knoxville, which meets informally from time to time for wine tastings and has more than 800 participants, has scheduled a “meet-up” at drink. this coming Friday evening. The Brookview Centre continues to expand across its huge site on Northshore Drive just north of Kingston Pike.

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December closed out the year for the local real estate and mortgage lending markets. December brought us Witt 788 property transfers, 81 more sales than occurred in November. It also bested the December 2011 totals by nearly 200 transfers. The aggregate value of drink., the new wine bar soon to open in Bearden Photo by A. Hart properties transferred this December was just over Across the parking lot and underway on a new Court- $200 million, surpassing on up the hill from the new yard Marriott at the highest November by some $55 wine bar, construction is well point of the property. million. December was especially strong on the lending side, producing about $461 million in mortgage loans and refinancing. That’s nearly $100 million past Bankers As- the mark set in November. Jack Williams has joined Tennessee State Bank as vice s o c i a t i o n , For the calendar year, 2012 Sout heast- saw about $360 million president and community banking officer at the Powell ern School more in mortgage lending of Commer- than 2011. branch, located at 7500 Old cial LendClinton Highway. The largest property “Jack’s experience will be ing. transfers of the month inHe and volved commercial develan immediate contribution to our success,” said Todd his wife, opments. One was for the Proffitt, president and CEO. Williams Hayli, have property on Hardin Vala son, Blake, ley Road where Food City “I am pleased that he chose to be a part of our 18, and a daughter, Lexi, 15. Williams is the head team.” Williams is a graduate of coach for the Farragut Farragut High School and High School freshmen boys holds a bachelor’s degree basketball team and head and MBA from the Univer- coach for the freshmen sity of Tennessee. He is also girls AAU for the Tennessee a graduate of the Tennessee Fury Organization.

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Proton accelerator arrives After weeks of preparation, the 220-ton cyclotron proton accelerator ended an 8,000 mile journey that began in Belgium and ended at Provision Center for Proton Therapy off Middlebrook Pike last week. The machine arrived by barge at the Forks of the River Industrial Park and was brought by truck to Dowell Springs. TDOT coordinated the transport. This is a significant milestone, said Mary Lou DuBois, president of the center. The cyclotron is at the heart of the equipment that will generate high-speed protons used to treat some of the most difficult cancer patients. “We are currently on track to treat patients by the first quarter of 2014.” The cyclotron, which accelerates the protons to twothirds the speed of light be-

is located, which sold to White Realty and Service Corporation for $7.25 million. The other was the former Robert Shaw property at Fulton Bottoms. The future site of a large retail development known as University Commons sold for around $8.2 million. In mortgage transactions, the largest was the financing for the University Commons, which came in at $50 million. Coming in second was a loan involving Wesley Park at Deane Hill Apartments for just under $23 million. We are certainly hopeful that the trend set during the latter half of 2012 will continue into 2013 and beyond, and that the housing market will move toward full recovery. Those of us in the Register’s office, as well as all of Knox County, lost someone very special last week. Mary Lou Horner was a friend and mentor to many. Her tireless devotion to her community and compassion for people, both as a citizen and as a commissioner, was a true example of what a public servant should be. Mary Lou will be dearly missed by all.

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MONDAY, JAN. 14 GFWC Ossoli Circle will meet at the Ossoli Clubhouse, 2511 Kingston Pike, for 9:45 a.m. coffee, 10:30 a.m. “Focus: A Prison Ministry” by Steve Humphreys of Central Baptist Church of Bearden, and 11:30 a.m. “Public Issues” by Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett. Tennessee Shines will feature Shannon Whitworth & Barrett Smith at 7 p.m. at the WDVX studio at the Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 S. Gay St.; broadcast on WDVX-FM, 89.9 Clinton, 102.9 Knoxville. Tickets are $10 and are available at WDVX and www.BrownPaperTickets.com. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door, while supplies last. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Children 14 and under accompanied by a parent are admitted free.

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at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Info: www. knoxalliance.com/time.html. An e-reader help session will be held at 6 p.m. at the Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. There will be a demonstration of how to install and register required software and how to download an e-book to a device. Participants should bring their e-readers and (if needed) a wireless-equipped laptop. Info: 215-8700.

WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY, JAN. 16-18 UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S. Gay St., presents “Revealed,” featuring paintings by Pat Badt and ceramic sculpture by Paul Briggs. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Info: http://web.utk.edu/~downtown.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, JAN. 16-17 KSO Concertmaster Series: Gabriel Lefkowitz & Friends will take place at 7 p.m. at Remedy Coffee, 125 W. Jackson Ave. Guests will include violinist Gordon Tsai, violist Kathryn Gawne, cellist Andy Bryenton and pianist Kevin Class for a program featuring Bach, Ysaye and Dvorak. Overflow seating still available: $10. Call 291-3310. Info: www.knoxvillesymphony.com.

WEDNESDAY-MONDAY, JAN. 16-21

The Orangery, 5412 Kingston Pike, is donating $5 to Young-Williams Animal Center for every $10 American Kobe Burger purchased on Monday nights in January. (Dinner is served 5:30-10 p.m.) Reservations: 588-2964. Info: www.OrangeryKnoxville.com.

The 2013 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration will take place over six days throughout downtown and adjoining communities. The kickoff is an Interfaith Prayer Service at noon Jan. 16 at First Christian Church, 211 W. Fifth Ave. On Jan. 17, a Leadership Educational Symposium will be held 8:30 a.m.-noon at the Marriott Hotel, 500 Hill Ave., followed by the Leadership Awards Luncheon (ticketed event) at noon. On Jan. 18, an opening reception will be held 5-6:30 p.m. for the Gallery of Arts Tribute at the Bijou Theatre Gallery, 803 S. Gay St., and a community forum sponsored by OREPA will be held at Beck Cultural Exchange, 1927 Dandridge Ave. On Jan. 19, teacher in-service training (worth five hours in in-service credit) will be held 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Beck Cultural Exchange; a Youth Symposium will be held 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Austin-East High School, 2800 MLK Blvd.; and the YWCA Race Against Racism (www.ywcaknoxville.org) will start at 1 p.m. at Phyllis Wheatley YWCA, 124 S. Cruze St. On Jan. 20, A Night With the Arts will take place at 6 p.m. at Colston Center for the Performing Arts on the Knoxville College campus. On Jan. 21, the MLK Memorial Parade will start at 10 a.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2137 MLK Jr. Blvd.; a Tribute Service will be held at 11:45 a.m. at Greater Warner Tabernacle AME Zion Church, 3800 MLK Jr. Blvd.; and a free Celebration Concert given by the Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra will be held at 6 p.m. at the Tennessee Theater, 604 S. Gay St. Info: http://MLKKnoxville.org.

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The Seventh Annual East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition features 1,500 juried pieces of artwork created by middle- and high-school students from 32 counties across East Tennessee at the Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission and parking are free.

An Introduction to the Alexander Technique will be presented by certified instructor Lilly Sutton at 10:15 a.m. at the Bearden Library, 100 Golf Club Road. The technique helps people learn to move with more poise and ease and improve posture, which can help those with back pain and chronic stress. Free, but registration required: 387-7600 or www.LillySutton.com. Blues guitarist EG Kight, “the Georgia Songbird,” will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Relix Variety Theatre, 1208 N. Central Ave. Admission: $21.50. Available: www.brownpapertickets.com and the door beginning at 6:30 p.m. Patrons are asked to bring nonperishable food items for Second Harvest of East Tennessee; they will be eligible to win a special prize package.

Registration for the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Parade is being accepted through Jan. 17. Forms and info are available online at http:// mlkknoxville.org. The parade will be held Monday, Jan. 21, with lineup 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Phyllis Wheatley YWCA, 124 S. Cruze St., and step-off at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2137 MLK Jr. Blvd. The parade starts at 10 a.m. More info: Mabrey R. Duff, tuxman1@ bellsouth.net.

MONDAY-FRIDAY, JAN. 14-25 The Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Gallery is planning exhibitions for September 2013 through August 2014. Artists living within 250 miles of Knoxville are encouraged to submit proposals, postmarked by Jan. 25. Nonrefundable entry fee: $30. Info: www.tvuuc.org.

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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16 American Red Cross, 6921 Middlebrook Pike, offers weekly information sessions on nurse assistant, EKG and phlebotomy training 10-11 a.m. Info: 8623508. Books Sandwiched In, a lunch-and-learn series replacing Brown Bag, Green Book, will debut at noon at the East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. William Lyons, the City of Knoxville’s deputy to the mayor and chief policy officer, will lead a discussion on “The Signal and the Noise: Why most predictions fail, but some don’t” by Nate Silver. Multimedia artist Fritz Massaquoi will showcase his work and discuss his inspirations and processes noon-1 p.m. at “Time Well Spent: Inspiration at Lunch” presented by the Arts & Culture Alliance

THURSDAY-TUESDAY, JAN. 17-FEB. 26 The Ewing Gallery, 1715 Volunteer Blvd., presents “Of Giants and Dwarfs,” recent works including paintings, drawings and installations by American artist and set designer Michael Zansky. An opening reception will be held 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, and the artist will be present. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays; and 1-4 p.m. Sundays. Info: 974-3200 or www.ewing-gallery.utk.edu.

FRIDAY, JAN. 18 Connect: Fellowship for Women! will meet at 9:30 a.m. in Epworth Hall at Cokesbury UMC, 9915 Kingston Pike. Warm brunch will be served. Free childcare. Miranda Lambert with Dierks Bentley and special guest Lee Brice will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Thompson-Boling Arena. Tickets are $25-$49.75; available at the arena box office, www.knoxvilletickets. com and 656-4444.

FRIDAY-MONDAY, JAN. 18-21 The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers – individuals or teams – for its Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Jan. 18-21. Volunteers will distribute firesafety information to neighborhoods throughout Knox County and on the UT campus. Volunteer training will be 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, and 8-9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at the American Red Cross, 6921 Middlebrook Pike. Info: www.redcross.org/news/event/Red-Cross-joinsNational-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-Day-of-Service, email Lori.Marsh@redcross.org or Aida.Reyes@redcross.org, or call 584-2999 and ask for Marsh or Reyes.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JAN. 18-MAY 12 “Splendid Treasures of the Turkomen Tribes from Central Asia,” an exhibit of more than 50 handcrafted items of elaborate silver, gilt jewelry, carpets and textiles from the semi-nomadic Turkomen tribes of Iran, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan, will be on display at the Frank H. McClung Museum, 1327 Circle Park Drive, on the UT campus. A free program for families will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. Museum hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Info: http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu.

SATURDAY, JAN. 19 Charlene Ellis, the Baby Whisperer, will entertain families at 10:30 a.m. as part of Saturday Stories and Songs in the Children’s Room at Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Kindermusik will entertain families at 10:30 a.m. as part of Saturday Stories and Songs at Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. A Candle-Making Workshop will be held at 11 a.m. at Marble Springs Historic Site, 1220 W. Gov. John Sevier Highway. (Snow date: Jan. 26.) Participants will learn how to make beeswax candles by the open hearth. Reservations required; space limited to 2. Materials fee: $10. Info: 573-5508, marblesprings@gmail.com or www.marblesprings.net. The New Play Festival presented by the Tennessee Stage Company will feature a table reading of Don Kapa’s “Crackadoris” at 3 p.m. at Bearden Library, 100 Golf Club Road. Dale Ann Bradley, five-time IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year, will perform at 8 p.m. at the Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Tickets: $16 at www.knoxtix.com, 5237521 and the door. The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Pops Series will pay tribute to the “Music of Lennon & McCartney” at 8 p.m. at the Civic Auditorium. KSO Resident Conductor will conduct. Tickets: $35-$89 at www.knoxvillesymphony.org or 291-3310.

SUNDAY, JAN. 20 Easybridge!, a designed sequence of fun lessons on how to play bridge, will be launched at 1:30 p.m. at the Knoxville Bridge Center, 7400 Deane Hill Drive. No partner is needed, and the first six lessons are free. Info: Jo Anne Newby, KnoxvilleEasybridge@gmail.com or 539-4150.

MONDAY, JAN. 21 Tennessee Shines will feature Irish duo Bohola (accordion master Jimmy Keane and bouzar player/ vocalist Pat Broaders) at 7 p.m. at the WDVX studio at the Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 S. Gay St.; broadcast on WDVX-FM, 89.9 Clinton, 102.9 Knoxville. Tickets are $10 and are available at WDVX and www. BrownPaperTickets.com. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door, while supplies last. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Children 14 and under accompanied by a parent are admitted free.

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Paideia Academy is committed to providing a quality Fine Arts program. As the school has grown, that vision is becoming more of a reality. This year, the school added both music and art faculty members. All students attend music and art classes weekly throughout the school year. They are receiving instruction that is age-appropriate and challenging. Class sizes are limited to allow for maximum participation and interaction with their instructors. In Paideia’s art classes, students are being exposed to the rich history of art in Western civilization. They also study the elements of quality art so that they can imitate the masters as they make their own artistic contributions. Their music classes blend instruction in appreciation of musical genres with the foundational elements of theory. The goal is to produce students with skills in both vocal and instrumental performance with an appreciation for quality music. As part of Paideia’s classical Christian education, its Fine Arts program contributes to each student’s development of wisdom and virtue through truth, goodness, and beauty. Students are advised that the study of art and music is beneficial to all people rather than limited to just student is better able to know, glorify, and enthose with special talents. The school desires to promote artistic learn- joy God. Paideia Academy is calling students to ing, exploration, and expression, so that the worshipfully imitate their Creator by engaging in

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLES NEWS FROM FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Hip patient impressed with care at Fort Sanders Joint Center Dorothy Parker was tired of living with hip pain. A degenerative hip condition and problems from a previous hip surgery had left Parker immobile and in constant pain. “I got to where I couldn’t walk and it hurt all the time,” explains the 61-year-old retired nurse. When Parker’s physician recommended that she seek help from orthopedic surgeon Dr. Brian Edkin of the Fort Sanders Joint Center, she was skeptical. “I was scared to get my hip redone, because my ﬁrst surgery at another hospital didn’t go well,” says Parker. But Parker was quickly impressed with Dr. Edkin. “Dr. Edkin is a miracle worker! He found the problem with my hip and carefully explained everything he would do to correct it,” says Parker. Parker also read a hip surgery guidebook given to her by the Joint Center staff. “It helped me know what to expect,” she says. Dr. Edkin performed hip replacement surgery on Parker in November at Fort Sanders Regional. Parker says it was a very positive experience. “I was so impressed with Dr. Edkin and the Fort Sanders Joint Center nurses.” As a former nurse, Parker was

“Dr. Edkin is a miracle worker! He found the problem with my hip and carefully explained everything he would do to correct it.” – Dorothy Parker, hip replacement patient

Physicians, nurses and therapists use a team approach to guide patients through surgery at the Fort Sanders Joint Center. quick to notice how well the staff caring for her did their jobs. “I come from the old school of nursing,” laughs Parker. “I saw the nurses at Fort Sanders come

in, always wash their hands and wear their gloves. From Sandra on nightshift, to Allison and Matt on day shift – they knew their stuff!” Parker was also impressed with

Joint Center offers team approach to joint replacement Fort Sanders Regional patients are benThose familiar faces beeﬁting from an innovative approach to fore and after surgery joint replacement surgery. While knee, hip are a boost for patient and other joint replacement procedures success, explains Denny. have been performed for years at Fort “We talk about the Sanders, the hospital’s innovative Joint surgery, what to expect Center program offers a new way for paafterward, how to pretients to prepare for and recuperate from vent complications,” those surgeries. says Denny. “Patients Doctors, nurses and physical theralike knowing what to expists worked together to design a standard pect. I tell them to bring treatment plan for patients, in a newly retheir own clothes, bemodeled 13-room section of the hospital. cause we’re going to get “Our No. 1 goal is to get you well and you up and out of that get you home,” says Joint Center manager hospital gown.” Tricia Denny. “We have a uniﬁed approach The day after surgery for all patients who come into the center, patients are encouraged The staff of the Joint Center and we have had excellent results.” to get out of bed for at Fort Sanders is specially The Fort Sanders Regional Joint Center breakfast and dress in trained to meet the unique primarily focuses on knee and hip replacetheir own clothing. Paneeds of joint surgery patients. ments, although other joints can be treated tients undergo physical as well. The standardized care combines therapy both individumodern surgical techniques, patient i ll and d iin small ll groups with other patients. Just beally education and a more intensive ther- ing with others in the same situation is a motivation apy program that gets patients mov- for success, according to Dr. Edkin. ing sooner and healing faster. “They can see how they’re doing in relation to their “Standardized means that every neighbor,” says Dr. Edkin. “They motivate each othpatient is getting a similar type of ap- er. If they see a nearby patient walk 100 feet, they say proach to therapy,” says Joint Center ‘Hey, I’m going to walk 100 feet!’ ” Co-Director, orthopedic surgeon Dr. From a staff standpoint, the program is also very Brian Edkin. popular because nurses and therapist get to know the “Each patient goes through a simi- patients and care a great deal about their success. Dr. Brian Edkin, lar protocol. The center offers a more “We’re excited about it and enjoy working with paOrthopedic aggressive approach to rehabilitation tients through the whole process,” says Denny. “By Surgeon and advanced pain management. the morning of the second or third day, most patients Part of therapy is helping patients mobilize quicker are ready to go home. “It’s amazing how great they and become more at ease with their daily activities.” do,” smiles Denny. The process begins with a pre-operative educaFor more information about the Joint Center tion class, often led by the same nurses and theraat Fort Sanders Regional, call 865-541-1226 pists who will see the patient following surgery. or visit fsregional.com/jointcenter.

how attentive the nurses were to her pain management and her special diabetic diet needs. “Their attitudes were so caring – I’m just amazed at the care I got from Fort Sanders Joint Center.”

Parker is now recovering at home and is looking forward to being completely mobile again. “I’m very active and independent, so not being able to walk has been hard for me,” says Parker. “I love life and can’t wait to be out in the garden this spring tending my ﬂowers again.” Parker, whose children were both born at Fort Sanders Regional decades ago, says Fort Sanders is “her hospital.” “I won’t go anywhere else but Fort Sanders ever again,” she states. For more information about the Joint Center at Fort Sanders Regional, call 865-541-1226 or visit fsregional.com/jointcenter.

The skinny on hip surgery Hip replacements are among the most important medical advancements of the last century, with some 193,000 total replacements every year in the United States, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Replacements are most commonly done in patients over the age of 50, whose hips have been damaged from the cumulative effects of arthritis. The hip is one of the body’s largest weight-bearing joints. It has two main parts: the ball (or head) at the top of the thigh and the socket (acetabulum) in the hip bone. In a healthy joint, the ball and socket are both coated in a smooth covering, called cartilage, and bathed in a small amount of fluid. This enables the two parts of the hip to move freely. But over time, arthritis can wear away at the cartilage in a hip joint. As cartilage wears, the resulting boneon-bone scraping is painful and can damage the underlying bone. Surgical options for hip pain include: ■ Arthroscopy – A minimally-invasive procedure in which loose cartilage or bone fragments are removed through very small incisions. ■ Osteotomy – For younger patients with early arthritis and hip dysplasia and an abnormally shallow hip socket, the bones of the hip and thigh bone are reshaped and realigned to decrease pressure in the joint. This may delay the need for future hip surgery for a decade or more. ■ Traditional hip replacement – Uses a 10- to 12-inch incision on the side of the hip, the muscles are split open and the ball and socket of the hip are cut away. A new artificial prosthesis ball and socket, made of a combination of metal, ceramics and plastics, are attached to the bone, typically with special surgical cement. The muscles are reattached, and the surgical site closed. Recovery usually takes at least two months, but most patients have a significant improvement in quality of life and reduction of pain. For information about the orthopedic surgeons who practice at Fort Sanders Regional, call 673-FORT (3678) or visit fsregional.com.

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Poppa Geno and The Playback at Musical Monday The James A. Dick “Mighty Musical Monday” featured Poppa Geno and The Playback at its January concert.

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In addition to being a musician, Gene “Geno” Riordin has headed the audio department at the historic Tennessee Theatre since 2005. Earlier, he was one of only four “techies” handling production chores for all venues in Dollywood. Throughout his career, Geno’s dream has been to record good clean rock and roll. In 2006, he produced and released the album “Ménage a Faux Pas.” He is currently completing recordings with The Playback and performed several of these songs at the “Mighty Musical Monday.” Liza Zenni, executive di-

Organist Paul Swiderski plays a polka as a finale.

rector of the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville, was master of ceremonies. The Alliance is a membership-driven organization of artists, arts and culture organizations, historic homes and arts aficionados in the 11 counties of East Tennessee. Dr. Bill Snyder and Paul Swiderski played the Mighty Wurlitzer including tribute songs to Patti Page. One of her most famous songs, “The Tennessee Waltz,” is the signature song for the Tennessee Theatre. Gene Riordin (Poppa Geno) plays one of his many guitars.

Leila Lott and Pistol Pete Photo by Kathy Kear

Small blessings When Leila Lott had to give up horseback riding for medical reasons several years ago, she was heartbroken. “I’ve had horses since I was 12,” says Lott, owner/operator of Estate Solutions in South Knoxville. “I love the connection – working with them, bonding with them.” She thought those days were over. Then she met Pistol Pete. He has an official name – it’s long and complicated and included in a registry somewhere, but “I can’t ever remember what it is. I just call him ‘Pistol Pete.’” Pistol Pete is a miniature horse. Bred from many sources including miniature ponies and full-sized horses, mini horses are small ani-

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The barn on Tate Coley Road after restoration. Photos by K. Woycik

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B-4 • JANUARY 14, 2013 • BEARDEN SHOPPER-NEWS

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Sleepless no more Skeptic finds all is quiet on the home front The nightly battle on L&L Lane is finally over. After eight long years, Lou Sexton is sleepless no more. No more snoring, no more gasping for breath, no more terrible dreams, no more moving from the bed to the recliner and back again. His acid reflux has eased and so has that confounded ringing in his ears. No, all is quiet now on the Sexton home front, a small brick house just off Howard Baker Highway in Huntsville, Tenn. “I’ve had to eat my words,” 72-year-old Lou says. “I thought it was a waste of time, but this is for real. This is gen-u-ine.” Sexton is talking about the sleep study he had at Parkwest Medical Center’s Sleep Disorders Center and the diagnosis that led him to finally strap on a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airflow Pressure) machine. It’s a funny-looking device – similar to the one he’d been teasing his wife about wearing for the past few months. “He’d say, ‘Good night, Miss Piggy,’ ” Louise Sexton said, rolling her eyes and shaking her head. But now she’s getting the last laugh – and a good night’s sleep, and so is her husband. “I used to wake up at night and watch him sleep,” said Louise. “I’d watch the way he’d breathe, and it was like he would stop breathing and then gasp for breath, and then he’d start breathing again. And his stomach … I don’t know how to explain it, but his whole stomach would kind of just roll and move around. He did that over and over again all night long. That really worried me. I thought he was going to have a stroke or a heart attack or just go to sleep and not wake up.” Despite her concerns, Lou refused to see a doctor about his unusual breathing until he encountered problems during a recent surgery. It was only after his cardiologist, Dr. Robert Blacky, heard of his problem and set up an appointment with Dr. Berta Bergia at the Sleep Disorders Center that Lou agreed to give it a try. In her examination, Bergia learned the full extent of Lou Sexton’s battle. For the past eight years, Sexton had dreaded nightfall when he would wage a nightly war against gastroesophageal reflux, tinnitus and frequent trips to the bathroom. No sooner would he go to bed than he’d have to get up and move to a recliner in another room. After three or four hours, he’d return to bed and sleep awhile before he would awaken and return to the recliner. It was a ritual that would be repeated two to three times every night. By daybreak, Lou Sexton was so exhausted he was too tired to go work in the electrical, heating and refrigeration business he operated with his son. “I was really worn out when I got up in the morning,” he said. “I’d be so tired that I’d eat breakfast and then lie down on the couch and doze until about 10 or 11 every morning.” Bergia wasn’t surprised. With an 18-inch neck and overweight,

Lou and Louise Sexton are now getting their best sleep in almost a decade.

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Snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea, but not everyone who snores has sleep apnea. Snoring, gasping and sleepiness are the three main warning signs of sleep apnea, but there are certain traits and physical characteristics that may mean you are at increased risk: Thick Neck – A thick neck (greater than 17 inches for men, 16 inches for women) has more fatty tissue that can block airways. Sugar, Sugar – Diabetes? It’s another risk factor. A Guy Thing – Men are twice as likely as women to have sleep apnea. Huff ‘n’ Puff – Still smoking? Pufﬁng on cigarettes increases your sleep apnea risk. The High Road – High blood pressure is common among sleep apnea patients. Old Enough – Any age person can have sleep apnea, but it is more common among men 40 and older, women 50 and older and in adults older than 60.

Weighty Issue – Risk of sleep apnea increases with the amount of excess body weight – for adults, that’s a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher. Do Your Genes Fit? – Sleep apnea can appear often among family members, but it’s not known whether this is because of inherited traits or common lifestyles. Is This How You Roll? – One of the more dramatic indicators of obstructive sleep apnea is the abdominal cavity “roll.” This is when the stomach moves in an effort to generate enough force to overcome the obstruction, at which point the patient will gasp for air or make a very loud snore once the breath is ﬁnally taken. This causes a tremendous strain on the heart and can lead to a heart attack or stroke. In addition, the signiﬁcant reduction in levels of oxygen saturation that occur because of the breath holding also strain the heart and brain, increasing the risk of stroke and heart attack.

Sleep: The body’s repair shop Lou Sexton may have thought sleep studies and CPAP machines were a “waste of time,” but he’s since discovered the value of sleep medicine. That’s no surprise to Dr. Berta Bergia, director of Parkwest’s Sleep Disorders Center and a diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine, who says that sleep medicine is now considered a very important part of the ﬁeld of medicine. “Sleep had been considered unimportant until the last 20 years or so when research started demonstrating not only the importance

Lou Sexton was a prime candidate for obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which the flow of air pauses (“apnea”) or decreases (“hypopnea”) during breathing while asleep because the airway has become narrowed, blocked or floppy. During the first half of the study, Sexton slept with the aid

Dr. Berta Bergia

of treating sleep-related breathing disorders because of health problems associated with them, but also the importance of sleep in general and deep sleep (slow-wave sleep and REM sleep) in particular,” said Bergia. “Deep sleep is necessary for memory development and retention, for weight management, hormonal regulation, mood regulation and in control of inﬂammatory disorders. As a result of better understanding of how deep sleep is involved in a variety of important biological functions, a greater respect for the importance of sleep in general has developed.”

of a sleeping pill while a bevy of machines monitored his brain waves, oxygen levels, respiratory effort, heart rate and leg movements. It took only a short while before Bergia’s suspicions were conﬁrmed – Sexton had severe obstructive sleep apnea. While almost everyone has brief apnea episodes while they

tive sleep apnea was clear, Sexton was awakened and fitted with a CPAP to determine the optimal pressure needed to overcome his obstructions and allow for clear breathing and restful sleep. He slept the remainder of the night without any problems. Since being fitted with the CPAP, Sexton says his life has changed dramatically. The device he once ridiculed as a “waste of time” he now credits with either easing or eliminating many of his ailments. He says he’s making fewer nighttime trips to the bathroom and his acid reflux has eased. So has the ringing in his ears, and those “worried dreams” have become pleasant dreams instead. While such ailments would seem unconnected to sleep apnea, Bergia says there is a correlation. For example, the frequent visits to the bathroom may not be a bladder issue at all. “People with obstructive sleep apnea often complain of frequent night time urination (nocturia),” said Bergia. “This is because of poor sleep and insufficient deep sleeping causing reduced levels of a hormone which is secreted that reduces the need to urinate at night. Once the sleep apnea is corrected, the person is able to sleep better, attain sufficient deep sleep and, therefore, have less need to urinate at night.” Acid reflux can also be aggravated by sleep problems, she said. “Obstructive sleep apnea causes increased pressure in the abdominal cavity because you’re trying to breathe through the obstruction,” Bergia said. “This is like blowing up a balloon all night. As a result, the gastric juices are pushed up into the esophagus. Once the obstruction is alleviated with CPAP or other treatment, the reflux improves.” As for the nightmares, Bergia explains it this way: “People with sleep apnea have very restless sleep. They fight and toss and turn all night, frequently also having a lot of leg jerks. This is because of the frequent awakenings that occur when the breath is stopped by the obstruction, and the patient has to awaken to breathe. As a result, unpleasant dreams and dreams of suffocating or drowning occur. Once the sleep apnea is controlled, these symptoms resolve.” It’s little wonder that Lou Sexton has gone from skeptic to advocate. “I really thought the CPAP would annoy me a lot in sleeping, but it doesn’t,” he said. “I feel a lot more rested when I get up in the morning. Now, I go out on a job and try to keep the guys going. If a person has acid reflux, not sleeping and a lot of problems getting up and going to the bathroom, I recommend that they go get checked out. It might even save your life because sleep apnea can really mess you up in a lot of ways.”

sleep, more than ﬁve apneas per hour is considered abnormal. “And if the person has more than 30 apneas an hour, it is considered severe,” said Bergia. “Mr. Sexton was waking up about 90 times per hour to catch his breath and as a result had very ﬁtful sleep with For more information, almost no deep sleep at all.” visit www.TreatedWell.com Once the diagnosis of obstruc- or call 373-1975.

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