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BUZZ Hart attack What’s it going to take for the University of Tennessee’s deciders to admit they’ve got a Dave Hart problem?

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By Wendy Smith Just as vinyl appeals to music listeners who prefer their musical entrĂŠe with a side of nostalgia, 16 millimeter film is the favored medium for classic film buffs who love the subtle whir of a projector. That’s why the Crestwood Cinema Club, founded by film historian Jeff Gordon, has been wellattended for 12 years. Gordon, who has degrees in film production and cinema studies from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, writes about film. But his passion for classic movies truly comes alive when he shares them with others. “It just gives me joy,â€? he says. He began collecting films at 17 and currently owns over 200 features, 100 television shows and 40 cartoons. From those, he puts together 10 viewing parties per

‘Bye, Bye’ Snow makes some teachers happy, but not Lisa Nelson. The West High School drama teacher dreads snow days because they wreak havoc with the February musical. In spite of missed rehearsals, the talented cast of this weekend’s production of “Bye Bye Birdie� is ready for the curtain to open. They auditioned to be in Nelson’s musical theatre class almost a year ago, and auditioned for parts at the beginning of the school year. The show is a great fit for the class, she says.

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‘Song of Saul’ Redemption is no simple matter in “Son of Saul.� In a world defined by evil, the protagonist has been an accomplice to some of the vilest acts imaginable – not by choice, exactly, but as the price for survival. When he sees the chance to atone, he takes it, seemingly not by choice, either, but out of obsession. This intense Hungarian drama is set in 1944 at the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp, where Jews and other targets of Nazi contempt are being brought for extermination.

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year. Last week’s screening, the club’s 117th, featured romance in the form of a Daffy Duck cartoon, “Muscle Tussle,� a 1947 short comedy starring Vera Vague called “Cupid Goes Nuts,� and “Wives and Lovers,� a 1963 feature starring Janet Leigh, Van Johnson, Shelley Winters and Martha Hyer. Gordon began sharing his movies with friends in his Windover Apartments townhome near Deane Hill subdivision. The crowd became so large that people were sitting on laps, he says. When the complex’s clubhouse was offered as a venue, he jumped at the opportunity. With plush sofas, armchairs and a few folding chairs, the clubhouse becomes a comfortable theater when films are projected onto a wall. Guests bring snacks To page A-3

Film historian Jeff Gordon screens films from his private collection at Crestwood Cinema Club gatherings.

Classic cinema fans get ready for romantic films at Crestwood Cinema Club’s 117th screening. Photos by Wendy Smith.

Sisters in Service The United Methodist Women of the Holston Conference are gearing up for a very special weekend. On March 12 and 13, they’ll be attending a “Sisters in Service� contemporary worship retreat in Sevierville. The theme is “Service with a Smile: Experiencing Joy in the Midst of the ‘Everyday.’�

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Important Places Don’t expect tourists to visit to see your chains or big-box stores. “Tourists want to see what’s unique about (your community) and East Tennessee. ‌ Historic preservation is good business.â€? Todd Morgan discussed preservation in the context of tourism and economic development at the Union County Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet Feb. 6.

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Beyond the ice By Sherri Gardner Howell

Spend a few minutes with Scott Hamilton, and you will never look at his ice shows the same way again. Scott Hamilton and Friends on Ice is in Knoxville Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. The show has a star-studded line-up, including Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi as cohost with Hamilton and a concert by Grammy winner Michael W. Smith. The show starts at 5 p.m. and is followed by a 7:30 p.m. dinner. It will, no doubt, be a spectacular show with a dozen Olympic, World and U.S. champions skating to Smith’s live music. This is the third visit to Knoxville, and monies raised benefits the Provision CARES and the Scott Hamilton CARES foundations. Hamilton, however, has his eyes firmly set beyond the ice. His mission is cancer research and patient care. His mother, who died after a two-plus year struggle with cancer when Hamilton was 18, sits on one shoulder. His own experiences as a cancer patient and survivor sit on the other. “The day we lost my mother, I became a fundraiser,� says Hamilton. “I was going to do whatever I

could to fund research, to get more answers, to do what I could as a grieving, mourning 18-year-old boy to keep another person from going through what I was.� And he skated. Over the next decade he would win four consecutive U.S. championships (19 81 –19 8 4), four consecutive world championships (1981–1984) and a gold medal in the 1984 Olympics. For 20 years, he worked to raise money for cancer research. At that time, says Hamilton, the money drove the science. “You would give people financial resources, and they would go out and try to find out something. Then they mapped the genome, and then, wow, the science is now 20 light years away from the money. I knew I needed to bring more into the equation.� Almost 20 years to the day his mother died, Hamilton found out

Scott Hamilton on a mission as cancer activist he had testicular cancer and later developed a brain tumor. “I survived, and then I became an a c t i v i s t ,� says Hamilton. “It was different now. I understood the cancer communit y better. I understood what chemot herapy feels like; I know what a big massive surgery feels like. I know what radiation feels like, what it does.� The result is the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation. Through CARES (Cancer Alliance for Research, Education and Survivorship), Hamilton takes a multi-level approach that includes fundraising, advocacy, patient care and looking beyond the status quo for treatment and patient education. His partnership with Provision Center for Proton Therapy, where he is also a board member, is part of that mission.

“Chemotherapy extended my life,� Hamilton is quick to say. “But I am looking for the day that we teach our own bodies how to get rid of cancer. That’s the game changer. “In the meantime, we need to just keep lifting the bar. Proton therapy is a prime example of lifting the bar. It is phenomenal technology that treats the cancer and spares the patient collateral damage.� He doesn’t give medical advice, Hamilton says. “I just want people to be practical. Getting that diagnosis is scary, life-altering. But the more you know, the more you get out and get opinions and information, the better your decisions will be. Do your homework.� The many components of CARES helps cancer patients do that. Information on chemocare. com outline every drug and side effect so patients know what to expect. There is also a mentoring program, 4th Angel Mentoring, with more than 800 mentors in all 50 states. His own experiences, coupled with his fame and contacts, give him a good platform to be an activist, says Hamilton. To page A-3

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Physicians offer ‘21st Century care’ Neither Ryan Unger nor Chris Bowlin intended to become physicians, but life has a way of changing plans. Unger, who grew up in South Knoxville, started out selling college meal packages and then lab supplies before deciding he wanted to challenge himself with medical school. He is now a family practice physician. Bowlin, who spent much of his childhood in West Knoxville, intended to follow his father on an engineering career path then switched to pre-med, ultimately pursuing podiatry thanks to the influence of a family friend. Both came back home to launch their practices, found each other and have recently opened Faculty Physicians, a new medical office affiliated with Healthstar Physicians, on the Provision campus. “What both of us offer is a good approach to medicine and a good understanding of patients,” says Unger. “Chris and I both agreed, we want to build an old-fashioned medical practice here in Knoxville. We want this to be our first practice and our last practice.” Bowlin offers comprehensive foot and ankle care and specializes in surgery that can range from orthopedics to reconstruction for adult and pediatric patients. He also treats any other issues associated with foot health. Unger practices family medicine for patients of all ages. Both are certified wound care specialists. The doctors say their practices complement each other, as foot and ankle problems are often symptomatic of chronic diseases that require the management of a primary care physician and vice versa. Their styles of practice are compatible as well, as they share the common goal of providing patient-centric, innovative,

Dr. Ryan Unger, family practice, and Dr. Chris Bowlin, podiatry, in their new Faculty Physicians office at 1400 Dowell Springs Blvd., Suite 340

lifestyle-oriented health care. “We both want to be able to take time talking with and listening to our patients,” Bowlin says. “In addition to treating patients’ immediate medical needs, we want to teach them to be good stewards of their health.” The physicians were attracted to Provision because of the variety of medical services provided on campus as well as the potential of participating in clinical trials through the Center for Biomedical Research. “It’s important to us to continue learning and continue searching for new and better ways to treat our patients,” Unger says. “We want to be part of trials that will test new products or medications and bring the kind of health care to Knoxville that you would find in a larger medical center or university.” At the same time, the doctors believe in promoting a natural,

healthy lifestyle as a way to prevent and manage disease. The two practice what they preach. Unger played soccer in college and stays fit swimming, lifting weights, mountain biking and skiing. Bowlin was part of the competitive cycling team at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga and trains as a triathlete and marathoner in addition to enjoying water sports. The doctors partnered with Healthstar Physicians, part of the Morristown-based physician group’s newly-launched presence in Knoxville, to form Faculty Physicians, located on the third floor of the building that houses the Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center at 1400 Dowell Springs Blvd. Owned by physicians, Healthstar prides itself in providing support services to local physician practices while allowing them to maintain autonomy within their medical practices. Healthstar is a multispecialty group with 75 providers throughout East Tennessee and a total of 500 employees. “We were founded when a group of physicians decided to form a large multi-specialty group, so they could enjoy economies of scale and

Dr. Ryan Unger listens to a patient during a check-up. Unger sees all ages of patients and wants to create an “oldfashioned” family practice in Knoxville. He and partner Dr. Chris Bowlin have opened Faculty Physicians, affiliated with Morristown-based Healthstar Physicians, with the goal of providing high quality medicine and helping patients “own their own healthcare” by educating themselves and making positive lifestyle choices.

Docs team up to aid diabetic patient Michael Riley was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes at the tender age of 16. But it took 20 years for him to find doctors willing to truly help him fight it. Without proper management of the disease, Riley had already begun experiencing complications that were affecting his eyes and resulted in a small ulcer on his left foot. “My primary care doctor made a referral to Dr. Chris Bowlin,” Riley says. “That’s probably the best referral I’ve ever had in my life” – “a life-saving referral,” adds his wife, April Riley. Bowlin, who came to Knoxville three years ago to start his practice in podiatry, carefully explained the connection between diabetes and foot disease. “Nobody’s ever said that before,” Riley says. “He took the time to sit down and talk with me. It wasn’t all this medical jargon. He said it in a way I could understand.” Then, Bowlin went to work on Riley’s foot. When the infection persisted, Riley was admitted to the hospital – Christmas Day, 2015. Over the next 14 days he had three surgeries, one of which involved amputation of his

little toe. But it could have been much worse. “Dr. Bowlin went the extra mile,” Riley says. “I should have lost my foot.” Bowlin also spared no effort supporting Riley in his recovery, April Riley adds, helping track down a wound V.A.C. to encourage new tissue growth and being unfailingly vigilant to the needs of his patient. That included a referral to Bowlin’s family practice partner, Ryan Unger. The two opened Faculty Physicians together in January in affiliation with Healthstar Physicians on Provision’s Dowell Springs campus. “So many of the patients I see are in need of quality, primary care,” Bowlin says. “Ryan and I share a similar philosophy of care. We put our patients first, and we work to help them in a wholistic way. We provide innovative, quality medical treatment, and we also help patients make informed lifestyle choices that improve their long-term health.” For the present, Riley is off his feet has he waits for his wounds to heal along with additional surgery to address the infection in his foot.

negotiate more effectively with health-related entities,” says Don Lee, Healthstar CEO. “We continue to let the physicians decide how to run their day-to-day operations, because we believe doctors know what’s best for their practices and their patients.” Healthstar was attracted to Provision’s Dowell Springs campus because of the medical services already provided there, Provision’s signature proton therapy center and the promise of future growth in the area as Tennova Healthcare moves toward plans to build a new hospital across the street. “We are impressed with the technology, we are excited about the location, and we’re thrilled with this opportunity,” Lee says. “We think that this medical park is going to continue to grow, and we look forward to being an integral part of this community.”

FACULTY PHYSICIANS Accepting new patients Address: 1400 Dowell Springs Blvd., Suite 340 (in the same building as the Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center, third floor) Phone: 865-588-1605

THE DOCTORS Ryan Unger ■ Age: 35 ■ Specialty: Family practice ■ Education: Bachelor’s – University of Tennessee, 2003; MD – American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine; residency – UT Graduate School of Medicine; hyperbaric oxygen and advance wound care certified

Chris Bowlin ■ Age: 33 ■ Specialty: Podiatry, foot and ankle reconstruction ■ Education: Bachelor’s – University of TennesseeChattanooga; DPM – Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine; Residency – University of Louisville Department of Orthopedics Division of Podiatry; Residency – Jewish Hospital, St. Mary’s Healthcare & University of Louisville department of orthopedics, division of podiatry

But he has already had an initial appointment with Unger, who offered a better medication to manage his condition and discussed longer-term changes in diet and exercise to help prevent further complications. “I think he can bring more up-todate approach to my medical care,” Riley says. “I feel like he has a good plan for maintaining blood sugar levels and managing my diabetes. No doctor has really taken that kind of interest before.” Creating an integrative practice is what Unger and Bowlin hope to bring to Knoxville through Faculty Physicians – and build on. “We’re already looking at other specialties to join our practice,” Unger says. “Being on the Provision campus allows us to offer a whole range of additional services our patients might need. It allows us to practice 21st Century care.” Dr. Chris Bowlin examines the dressing of his patient Mike Riley during a recent exam following foot surgery. Riley is a patient of both Bowlin and Dr. Ryan Unger who, as Riley’s primary care doctor, is helping manage his diabetes.

To make an appointment with Dr. Bowlin or Dr. Unger, please call 865-588-1605

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COMMUNITY NOTES â– Council of West Knox County Homeowners meets 7:15 p.m. each first Tuesday, Peace Lutheran Church, 621 N. Cedar Bluff Road. Info: cwkch.com. â– Fourth District Democrats meet 6 p.m. each fourth Tuesday, Bearden Library, 100 Golfclub Road. Info: Chris Foell, 691-8933 or foellmc@ aol.com; Rosina Guerra, rosinag@earthlink.net or 588-5250. â– Historic Sutherland Heights Neighborhood Association. Info: Marlene Taylor, 951-3773, taylor8246@bellsouth.net. â– Lyons View Community Club meets 6 p.m. each second Monday, Lyons View Community Center,

Bennett Neece, center, plays Conrad Birdie in this weekend’s production of “Bye Birdie� at West High School.

“I heard Danny Thomas say something years ago that put a lump in my throat the size of a football,� says Hamilton. “He said: ‘Watching St. Jude Children’s Hospital grow lets me know why I was born.’ We all want to know what our identity is in this big world. “I have had some pretty

By Wendy Smith

History award nominations sought The East Tennessee Historical Society (ETHS) invites nominations from across East Tennessee for Awards of Excellence in the field of history. The annual awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the preservation, promotion, programming and interpretation of the region’s history. The postmark

â– Third District Democrats meet 6 p.m. each third Thursday, Cedar Bluff Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: Liz Key, 201-5310 or lizkey1@gmail. com; Isaac Johnson, 310-7745 or ijohnso2@gmail.com. â– Toastmasters Club 802 meets 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday, Central Baptist Annex, 6310 Deane Hill Drive. Info: 802. toastmastersclubs.org. â– West Knox Lions Club meets 7 p.m. each first and third Monday, 8529 Kingston Pike. Info: knoxvillewestknoxlions club.org. â– West Hills Community Association. Info: Ashley Williams, 313-0282.

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‘Bye Bye Birdie’ takes flight at West High Snow makes some teachers happy, but not Lisa Nelson. The West High School drama teacher dreads snow days because they wreak havoc with the February musical. In spite of missed rehearsals, the talented cast of this weekend’s production of “Bye Bye Birdie� is ready for the curtain to open. They auditioned to be in Nelson’s musical theatre class almost a year ago, and auditioned for parts at the beginning of the school year. The show is a great fit for the class, she says. “I wondered if the students might find the humor dated, but even after over 50 years, this musical is still hilarious to young and old. They love it and laugh heartily every night!� The show features singing, dancing and delightfully quirky characters, as well as colorful, eye-catching costumes and sets. “We are staying pretty true to the revival version, with great costumes and hair styles of 1960. It is a really fun era for theatrical designers, as we move from the innocence of the 1950s clothing styles into the sleeker, mid-century modern styles.� Nelson praises choreographer Logan Soto, a Zumba instructor with a theater background who dances in one of the numbers.

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Stage manager Leslie Williams and assistant stage manager Katie Wade, along with other members of West High School’s stage tech class, listen to feedback after a dress rehearsal.

Carolyn Gahan belts out a solo as Kim in “Bye Birdie.� Shows are at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 18, Saturday, Feb. 19, and Sunday, Feb. 20. Tickets are $9 for students and $11 for adults. Proceeds from the show determine the budget for

deadline for award applications is April 8. Info/nomination form: 215-8824; eastTNhistory.org; East Tennessee Historical Society, PO Box 1629, Knoxville, TN 37901.

CALL FOR ARTISTS â– The Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville is seeking nomination for Poet Laureate for the city of Knoxville. The deadline for nominations to be received is Friday, April 1. Info/nomina-

Rochelle Mendoza and Luke Eggleston, as Rosie and Albert, practice a curtain call during a dress rehearsal of “Bye Birdie.� Photos by Wendy Smith

and beverages to share, and friendships blossom. Gordon has since moved away from the complex, but is grateful to still have the use of the clubhouse. Crowd size varies. His largest audience was approximately 60. Bad weather sometimes results in small crowds, but two dozen attended last week’s romantic lineup in spite of the snow and frigid temperatures. The screenings draw a wide range of ages, depending on the theme. It takes him approximately 30 hours to prepare for each screening. In addition to arranging the clubhouse and setting up the Xenon projector, he researches the films and prints out movie stills and posters. Minga Barnes travels from Blount County to see

next year’s show, and Nelson hopes ticket sales will allow for the hiring of set construction and painting mentors.

the films. She learned about the Crestwood Cinema Club from friends who live in Bearden. Gordon has a phenomenal collection, she says. It’s not an actual club, so anyone is welcome to attend the screenings, which are free. Most guests find they know someone when they arrive, Gordon says. He estimates that as many as 1,000 have participated. The next screening, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 18, will feature “an evening of stripped-down emotional drama.� The lineup begins with “Sing Something Simple,� an episode of “77 Sunset Strip,� and the feature film is “The Stripper,� starring Joanne Woodward. The Windover Apartments are at 301 Cheshire Drive. The clubhouse is next to the pool.

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Dear Luke, all is forgiven There are some wonderful life lessons hidden in the happiness and hurts of sports. Please read this one closely. Sometime in the spring, Luke Anthony Hochevar, 32, one of Tennessee’s alltime baseball greats, will receive his World Series ring. He was the winning pitcher in the deciding game for the Kansas City Royals over the New York Mets. Those two innings in the clutch are, so far, the highlight of Luke’s professional career. In the background are big dreams, millions of dollars and huge disappointments.

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Luke was the No. 1 pick in the 2006 draft. The Royals paid $3.5 million in a signing bonus. The first contract called for $5.3 million guaranteed. So much was expected and so little delivered. There were many hurdles and about the same number of pitfalls. Hochevar struggled in the minors, got

promoted to Kansas City and struggled some more. A weaker man might have been discouraged. Some said Hochevar, for half a decade, was the world’s worst starting pitcher. There were supporting stats. In 2009 Luke had the highest earned run average (6.55) of all American League starters. His record was 7-13. In 2012, Hochevar’s record was 8-16 with an ERA of 5.73. He led the American League in runs allowed. In 2013, manager Ned Yost finally figured out that Luke wasn’t good enough to be in the regular pitching rotation. He was dispatched

to the bullpen. He exceeded expectations. For the first time in a long time there was a favorable outlook. It didn’t last. In a March 2014 spring training game, Luke suffered an elbow injury. That led to Tommy John surgery and a lost season. He watched as the Royals made it to the World Series – and lost. To compound that run of bad luck, his contract was expiring. It was the Royals’ opportunity to cut and run. In a strange turn of December events, they signed Hochevar, with his losing record, for two more years for $10 million. Amazing. Merry Christmas. Luke’s elbow healed. He regained lost strength. He rejoined the Royals in May.

He pitched well in relief. In the postseason, Yost called on him several times. The results were surprising – 10.2 innings without giving up a run. Maybe you saw the expressions when the last out was recorded. Luke Hochevar said of his manager’s faith: “One man’s belief is stronger than a million opinions.” At Tennessee, Luke was a 2005 consensus All-American (Baseball America, Louisville Slugger, Sports Weekly, etc.) and the winner of the Roger Clemens national pitcher of the year award. His 15 victories tied the school record. He set a single-season strikeout record with 154. He led the Vols to the College World Series. Twice the Dodgers draft-

Education is a way out of darkness Afghanistan native Angela Niazmand was a good student who dreamed of being a doctor. But her studies were interrupted when the Taliban gained control of her country in 1996. Under their regime, women couldn’t attend school or work. She was married at age 15, a mother at 16 and a widow at 17. She rebelled against the regime by teaching elementary school students, primarily girls, in her basement. Today, Niazmand is a Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow. The Fulbright Humphrey Program brings young and mid-career professionals from designated countries to the U.S. for a year of nondegree graduate-level study, leadership development, and professional collaboration. She spoke to students and faculty while visiting Pellissippi State Community College last week. She doesn’t remember a time when there was peace

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in Afghanistan. The Soviet War and resulting civil wars lasted from 1979 to 1992. But the five-year Taliban regime brought the darkest days for women in the country’s history, she said. In addition to restrictions on work and school, women were required to wear burkas that covered from head to toe. Niazmand was beaten by a stranger in front of her young daughter for wearing sheer socks with her burka. The decision to go back to school was hard, she says. She had to complete her upper grades before attending Kabul University. She graduated in 2006, learned English in 2007 and received a second bachelor’s degree

from American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) in 2013. She was acting registrar at AUAF for 10 years before being named a Humphrey Fellow last year. At the university, she worked to increase the number of female students by chairing the Female Enrollment Task Force. In the future, she hopes to complete a master’s degree and doctorate in higher education with the ultimate goal of becoming a higher education leader in Afghanistan. She thinks she can help her country by encouraging the education of women and children. “I have come to the conclusion that education is the only way out of the darkness,” she said. Her passion has influenced her daughter, who recently completed a bachelor’s degree and plans to go to graduate school. She shared a newspaper interview from a few years ago in which she spoke of her desire to study in the U.S.

Pellissippi State President Emeritus Allen Edwards, right, presents a shirt to Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow and Afghan native Angela Niazmand, who visited campus last week. Photo by Wendy Smith

“If you can dream it, you can do it.” Afghan women are victims of their gender, Niazmand said. While gender equality has yet to be fully achieved in the U.S., it’s difficult for American women to imagine a world where we could be denied the op-

portunity go to school, work or show our faces because of our sex. But that continues to be the reality for women around the world and we should never forget it. Our country has its fair share of darkness, and education is our light, too. We are fortunate that Tennes-

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UT brass slow to own up to Hart trouble What’s it going to take for the University of Tennessee’s deciders to admit they’ve got a Dave Hart problem? Did they take a clue from the bombshell lawsuit filed by six unnamed w o m e n – one of whom the a l lege d victim of former UT Dave Hart football players A.J. Johnson and Michael Williams, who were dismissed from the team in 2014 after being charged with rape – which brought UT another dose of unwanted attention last week? The term “rape culture� is pretty much guaranteed to make news, and the story is an unfortunate follow-up to last summer’s news that the feds have included UT among the schools under investigation for violations of Title IX, the law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender in educational institutions that receive federal funds. Were they irritated by the bill in the General Assembly aimed at forcing

Betty Bean UT to restore the Lady Vols name to women’s athletics teams? It made a lot of headlines before it was tabled a couple of weeks ago after the two sides worked out a “compromise� that appears to be tilted in favor of the Hart-led abolitionists, but the House sponsor can revive it at any time he chooses, and the session has a long way to go. Did they understand why they had to settle a pay discrimination lawsuit filed by three former employees of the now-defunct Women’s Athletics Department – Jenny Moshak, Heather Mason and Collin Schlosser – for just north of $1 million in January? Have they added that to the $320,000 settlement paid to Debby Jennings, former sports information director for women’s athletics who sued for unlawful discrimination and retaliation when she was forced from her job in 2012? The tab comes to nearly $1.5 million – not

“The Chancellor should issue a communication to all employees of the Athletics Department that threats against a University employee in an effort to impede the exercise of responsibilities related to student disciplinary actions and compliance matters would be a violation of the University’s Code of Conduct and grounds for disciplinary action, including termination of employment.� – Recommendation submitted in 2014 by the law firm hired to investigate the firing of the director of student judicial affairs.

much compared to the cost of buying out a failed football coach – but did it really need to happen? Do they remember Hart telling them he’d met with all the coaches and all the teams and gotten unanimous support for abolishing the Lady Vols name? Isn’t it embarrassing when an event like the softball team’s recent preseason meetand-greet turns into a Save Lady Vols pep rally after the crowd starts chanting “Lady Vols!� and players join fans posing for pictures displaying a “LVFL� (Lady Vol for Life) banner? Do they ever think back to Jenny Wright, the former director of student judicial affairs who was forced out of her job in 2013 amid a

swirl of rumor, allegations and innuendo (much of it administered by fan-boy sportswriters and homer bloggers)? She was cleared of wrongdoing a year later by the law firm UT hired to investigate the matter, but stories about her vindication were far outnumbered by the smears spread about her dismissal. Are they bothered by the allegation that Hart pressured Wright to ease up on athletes, and what do they make of the concluding recommendation in the 28-page Kramer-Rayson report? (See sidebar) If not, when are they going to start wondering how many times Dave Hart’s peed on their legs and told them it’s raining?

Carringer, Fugate show differences Michele Carringer really wants to be on Knox County Commission, but it’s hard for her to clearly say why. And last week, with a chance to appear with her opponents, John Fugate and Laura Kildare, at the Fountain City Business and Professional Association, she claimed a last-minute need to miss the meeting. Kildare, a teacher for Knox County Schools, sent a representative. She’s a candidate for the Democratic nomination, facing Cheri Siler, who has withdrawn from the race. Fugate relished the free exposure to Fountain City’s business community. He’s already racked up endorsements from the News Sentinel and the Knox County Education Association. He was a favorite at the BPA, too, serving as the club’s president and having been on its board for some 10 years.

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Carringer grew up in Fountain City, the daughter of Jack and Irene McCrary. Her mom served a term as chair of the Knox County Republican Party. Michele and husband Michael Carringer have two children, Christie and Kent, and a granddaughter. Fugate, manager of Commercial Bank in Fountain City, is from a family of educators. He holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from ETSU. Both candidates appeared on “Inside Tennessee� Sunday morning.

And that’s where the differences showed. Asked about the city and county’s $12 million subsidy to move Regal Cinemas from Halls to South Knoxville, Fugate said he wished Regal would stay in Halls. Carringer called it a good deal for Knox County to have Regal relocate to the waterfront. Fugate firmly supported construction of new middle schools at Gibbs and Hardin Valley, while Carringer said she generally supports community schools but favors a balanced use of capital money to create facilities parity among all schools, whether new construction or renovations. Fugate stressed his business background, while Carringer emphasized her passion for people and service. She has a lengthy list of service on nonprofit boards.

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Voters can hear and meet the candidates at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at Sterchi Elementary School. It speaks to the diversity of District 2 that school areas invited include: Belle Morris, Shannondale, Sterchi, Christenberry, Inskip and Fountain City elementary schools; Central and Fulton high schools; Gresham and Whittle Springs middle schools; and Kelley Volunteer Academy, Richard Yoakley Alternative School and the adult high school.

Grant Standefer talks funding Grant Standefer, District 2 candidate for school board, benefited from Michele Carringer’s absence at the Fountain City BPA meeting. John Fugate invited Standefer to take the empty chair. It was a Fugate-like gracious act, but it slighted Standefer’s opponent, Jennifer Owen, who was not invited to the meeting. Standefer had just shown up, but he made the most of the opportunity.

It was interesting to see two guys who obviously didn’t know each other very well discuss issues of funding, school priorities and taxes. Voters got a glimpse of how Fugate and Standefer, both first-time candidates, could work as partners to help residents of District 2. ■Standefer said after Wednesday’s meeting that he did not solicit the campaign donations of almost

$30,000 as of Jan. 15, that we wrote about last week. “That money just came in,â€? he said. “I only asked for one donation ‌ from a friend.â€? Hmmm. Must have been that Laurens Tullock email solicitation we wrote about a couple of weeks back. We raced home and found the email. Sure enough, every “maxed outâ€? donor –$3,000 for a couple – to the campaigns of Buddy

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government University faces challenges The current legislative session is taking a lot of time for the higher ups at UT Knoxville. Legislators are genuinely unhappy with the university. Some students, faculty and administrators as well as trustees are unhappy with legislators. Some of this is personal. Some is based on policy. Some is based on UT management being tone deaf when it comes to appreciating the role legislators play, and especially the ones from Knoxville. UT won the battle for now over the Lady Vols name change when State Rep. Roger Kane and Sen. Becky Massey withdrew their bill to force a return to the long-standing name. The so-called compromise is just that, “so-called.� UT got its way. The compromise is not much more than a fig leaf. Lady Vol fans, who know the issue, are disappointed. Their feelings will persist for a long time. Prior to the announcement on Feb. 1, there was a three-hour meeting the day before (Sunday afternoon) the session beginning on Monday in Chancellor Jimmy Cheek’s office on campus. It was attended by Massey, Kane, state Rep. Harry Brooks, Anthony Haynes (UT lobbyist and vice chancellor paid $184,000 a year), UT board vice chair Raja Jubran and Cheek. This action followed Gov. Haslam’s chief lobbyist working the Legislature against the bill. Haslam is chair of the board but seldom attends meetings. Trustees were enlisted by UT to call their legislators to oppose it. Word is that David Hart threatened to resign if the repeal bill became law. Kane probably had the votes to pass the bill in the House but Massey may not have had the votes in the Senate Education Committee. Massey and Kane should not be criticized for dropping the legislation but praised for raising the issue in Nashville. They represented their constituents well and fought hard against the odds. Many Lady Vols backers feel Dave Hart is insensitive to women’s issues. He is not from Tennessee and has little understanding of East Tennessee. Many feel he will return to Alabama on retirement. There is evidence to back this up. Hart’s decisions on several female employees have cost the

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UT athletic program over $1.5 million in settlement fees for four separate lawsuits dealing with gender discrimination. While UT claims this is not taxpayers’ money, it is still money from gifts not intended to cover bad management decisions with female employees. Clearly Hart does not get the message when it comes to women’s concerns and issues but the board and administration seem unwilling to challenge him. ■Another piece of bad news for UT is Margie Nichols’ retirement as vice chancellor for communications right after being placed in charge of Nichols the Internet postings from the Office of Diversity, led by the embattled Rickey Hall. This assignment poses all sorts of issues. She actually knows Knoxville and our culture. There is speculation that she has had enough in not being listened to by UT and wanted out. She would not say that nor would management acknowledge it, but the feeling is there. For the record, she says she wants to spend time with her husband, John Gill, who now works only a few days a week at the District Attorney General’s office. Nichols is 62 and Gill is 73. She is expected to stay at UT until May. Furthermore, who will replace her? Will it be someone from Tennessee or will we once again go out of state? This will be a critical decision for UT in terms of how UT is presented to the total community. ■Justice Scalia: Joan and I recall vividly that Justice Scalia was our last house guest at our Residence in Poland in September 2009 prior to our return to Knoxville. He was there to accept an award from the Polish government. Literally we were packing out during the two nights he stayed with us, but he was a warm and engaging guest with the many Polish jurists he met and he represented the USA well.

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SENIOR NOTES â– Cumberland Estates Recreation Center 4529 Silver Hill Drive 588-3442 Offerings include: Senior Walkers, 10:30 a.m., Monday-Friday. â– Frank R. Strang Senior Center 109 Lovell Heights Road 670-6693 knoxcounty.org/seniors Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Residents Peggy Huber and Meriam Fox greet other residents watching the parade throughout the hallway.

Offerings include: card games; exercise programs; dance classes; watercolor classes; blood pressure checks; computer classes.

Fat Tuesday

Register for: Covenant Health Wellness Lunch & Learn: “Understanding Hypertension,� noon Wednesday, Feb. 24; RSVP to 541-4500. ■John T. O’Connor Senior Center

at Sherrill Hills Sherrill Hills maintenance person Dave Peretta pushes a patriotic float with resident R.J. Seale riding in a historical costume, greeting other residents by raising his cane high in the air.

611 Winona St. 523-1135 knoxseniors.org/oconnor. html Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Offerings include: Card games, billiards, senior fitness, computer classes, bingo, blood pressure checks 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Free tax preparation available 9 a.m. Wednesdays through April 13. Pancake Fest, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, March 4.

By Sara Barrett Sherrill Hills brought New Orleans to its residents Feb. 9 during its second annual Mardi Gras celebration. Residents, their family members and facility staff dressed in their festive best. A colorful parade of handmade floats traveled up and down the main hallway, its arrival announced by a trio of horn players at the front of the line. Float themes included The Little Mermaid, The Kentucky Derby, a pirate ship and a tiki bar. Parade

participants handed beads, masks, candy and other treats to spectators on both sides of the hall. After the parade, residents were treated to Happy Hour with drinks and hors d’oeuvres while a jazz band played on stage. A traditional Cajun dinner was served to top off the event. Plans are already underway for a St. Patrick’s Day party coming up in March. Sherrill Hills is located at 271 Moss Grove Boulevard. Info: sherrillhillsretirement. com

Register for: Toenail clipping by appointment, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17; $12. Lunch and Learn: “Essential Oils for Health,� noon Monday, Feb. 22; RSVP by Thursday, Feb. 18, for lunch. Seniors for Creative Learning BBQ, 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25; $40/$55 couple; register by Friday, Feb. 19. ■Larry Cox Senior Center 3109 Ocoee Trail 546-1700 Monday-Friday

Home Instead Senior Care owner Amy Hull and employees Sherry McDonie, Linda Vineyard, Di- Gentleman Widowers Club members Jim Bergin, Hank Albert xie Morton, Herbanna Dickinson and Delane McCandless hand beaded necklaces to residents and Don Olson dance along behind one of the floats in Sherrill Hills’ Mardi Gras parade. Photos by S. Barrett from their parade float.

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Dean Carroll hears call to Israel By Carolyn Evans He felt God tell him to go to Israel. “The Holy Spirit just spoke to me and said, ‘You’re supposed to go to Israel,’� said Farragut resident Dean Carroll. “I was unsure and didn’t know why or when. That’s what God does. He goes before us and prompts us. We just need to be ready, and he’ll reveal that when he wants to.� Carroll, former owner and president of the family business Coachman Clothiers, said the call came when Dean Carroll poses for a picture after a game of basketball at an Israeli school. Photo submitted was reading his Bible and “The only person I knew the fourth most-recognized when they take a year off praying in the fall of 2014. A few weeks later he was was the director,� said Car- school in Israel. I’ve heard before starting college. He loved working with invited to take someone’s roll. “But when it’s a calling, that when a mom gets pregplace at a missions expo in you know you’re supposed nant, she’ll try to get her the students so much that he unborn child on the waiting went back in September and to go. Georgia. is going again next month. “It was good for me. It list.� At one of the meetings, He says the school has “So many people go over Carroll heard a presenta- made me step out of my comtion and saw a video about fort zone. I was going to a tremendous influence in the and see the sights, but what a ministry in Nazareth. “It country where I’d never been, region, with graduates own- they don’t realize is that Ising businesses, becoming rael is like any other counshowed the school and the with people I didn’t know.� The team worked at Naza- scientists and getting in- try in the Middle East that kids and the history of the school. As soon as I saw the reth Baptist School, started volved in government, even needs the gospel shared,� he said. “Even with all the video, that was it. I knew I by the International Mission running the school. Since students are re- chaos in the world, God is at was supposed to go. I knew Board in the early 1900s. why I was at the confer- Nazareth has the largest quired to learn English (as work.� The last night during population of Muslims in well as Hebrew and Araence.� The speaker announced Israel, said Carroll. Of the bic), he was able to speak in his September trip, he was there would be a trip in Feb- 1,000 students, 75 percent most classrooms, needing a caught in a riot in Nazareth. “Sometimes we see all ruary to work at the school. are Arab Christians and 25 translator only for the lower Carroll went, spending 10 percent are Arab Muslims. grades. He also led worship, this chaos and say ‘Where days with a team of eight Muslim parents sign a re- spoke at chapel, played bas- is God?’ God’s still on the people from all over the lease allowing their students ketball and talked with the throne and is at work. At the Southeast to work with a to go to chapel and take Bible students during lunch and end of the day, God uses the breaks. He talked to gradu- ordinary person for the suministry called “Friends of classes. “The students are quite ating seniors about what pernatural things he wants Nazareth� at a private K-12 smart,� Carroll says. “It’s they’ll do after graduation to do,� said Carroll. school in Israel.

Holston UMC plans special weekend By Carol Z. Shane The United Methodist Women of the Holston Conference are gearing up for a very special weekend. On March 12 and 13, they’ll be attending a “Sisters in Service� contemporary worship retreat in Sevierville. The theme is “Service with a Smile: Experiencing Joy in the Midst of the ‘Everyday.’ � “Happiness is an outside job. Joy is an inside job,� states the brochure for the event. “You probably learned that a long time ago. But there are questions: How do you and I live a life of joy and service when ‘life’ gets in the way? Am I expected to serve God daily when my life seems like a series of cartwheels, trapezes and the balance beam with no net below to catch me when I fall/fail?� Special guest for the weekend will be Beth Green of Kingsport, author of the blog “Life in the ‘Green-

house.’� A United Me t h o d i s t m i n i s t e r ’s wife, she is known as an inspirational singer, songwriter and Beth Green c ome d i a n . “She plays the guitar and is so flexible in terms of what we want,� says Peggy Dalton, the UMW conference membership nurture and outreach chair. “We will have a good time. It’s going to be ‘wow!’� In addition to inspirational songs and stories, there will be “hands-on� time for activities such as making prayer bracelets, shopping or just getting to know new friends. Dalton says that though the event features topics of interest to the young working woman, “it’s intergenerational. We take people from 13 to 103.�

South churches join for Ash Wednesday Congregations from Colonial Heights United Methodist, Lake Forest Presbyterian and Graystone Presbyterian churches joined Feb. 10 for a combined Ash Wednesday service. Participants collected an offering for Family Promise Ministry, which helps local homeless families. The Rev. Jim Lunde of Graystone preached the sermon titled, “Sound the Alarm.� The Rev. Daniel Ogle of Colonial Heights said, “The mark of the cross that we have on our foreheads reminds us of our need for God and God’s longing to lead us back to Him. “May we all experience a holy Lent.�

Stillness Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth. (Psalm 46:10 NRSV) Nothing is often a good thing to do, and always a clever thing to say. (Will Durant) We Christians are good at praying. We have quite a lot to say to God. However, we are not so good at listening. God says, “Be still!� In other words, be quiet, and listen! God wants to hear from us, like any parent. God is pleased when we pray. However, God wants to be in relationship with us, and that relationship is a two-way street. God should not have to do all the listening. We must listen, too. How do we hear the voice of God? Our best source, of course, is the Bible, God’s Word for us. We need to read, study, understand, and take it to heart. One can do that alone, certainly, but it is also profitable to study it with others; our fellow Christians can help us learn and understand. I have immense respect for the Quakers, who know

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how to be silent and listen for the word in worship. As I write, we are waiting for snow. I look forward to the stillness, the hush, the quiet, the cessation of activity that snow brings. I think God smiles when the snow blankets the world and slows us down. I read years ago about the night Niagara Falls froze. The cessation of the roar of the falls created a hush, a silence so loud that it woke the people who lived in the area. So, if it snows, take it as a gift from God, an invitation, as it were, to be still and know that God is God, to spend some time with Him.

FAITH NOTES Meetings/classes

According to the brochure, anyone “young and ■West Haven Baptist Church, young at heart� will experi5651 Matlock Drive, will host ence “a marvelous time for VBS FunShop, a VBS trainwomen of every generation ing and networking event, Saturday, March 5. Group to find joy in the company Publishing VBS expert will of each other while hearing provide hands-on training on from Beth how to experiits “Cave Quest VBS.� Registraence joy in everyday life.� tion: group.com/vbsfunshop. And “you don’t have to be Info: Elizabeth, 237-4090. a Methodist to come,� adds Dalton. Interested women are invited to contact Dalton at hpdalton@musfiber. ■Middlebrook Pike UMC and com or 423-581-4743 Fountain City UMC choirs will perform an adult choir con“Let’s come together and cert 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at find out how God expects us Fountain City UMC, 212 Hotel to experience joy in everyRoad. Proceeds to benefit day life,� says the brochure. scholarship funds supported “It can happen!�

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by each church. â– Westside Unitarian Universalist Church, 616 Fretz Road, holds meditation services 6:30 p.m. each second and fourth Wednesday. Includes quiet reflection, simple music and readings. Info: westside uuc.org.

Vendors wanted ■Central Baptist Church Bearden, 6300 Deane Hill Drive, is seeking consignors for its children’s consignment sale, to be held Friday-Saturday, April 15-16. Fee: $10, nonrefundable. Proceeds go to West Hills Elementary School Back Pack Program. Registration: cbcbearden.org/events.

Info: cbbclothingsale@gmail. com or 588-0586.

Youth programs ■Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, is seeking a part-time Children’s Director. Send resume to: Staff-Pastor Parish Relations Committee (SPPRC), % Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, Knoxville, TN 37931; or pastor @beaverridgeumc.com. ■Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, hosts Morning Breakfast and Afternoon Hang Out for youth each Tuesday. Breakfast and Bible study, 7:20 a.m.; Hang Out Time, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Info: 6901060 or beaverridgeumc.org.

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kids Making a PACT to stay positive By Sara Barrett Makenna Phillips has learned to stay positive through a d v e r s i t y. Her mom is a two-time cancer survivor, and her grandmother is a survivor currently Phillips undergoing treatment for her second diagnosis. Both of her paternal grandparents died of cancer. “I realized that my family was a little different in the way they cope with a cancer diagnosis the second time my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer,� said Phillips. “I was worried about my mom, but she stayed so upbeat about her life. She taught me that we define ourselves as human beings,� she continued. “Cancer is a disease no different than any other disease; it doesn’t define who we are. She expected to keep on living life and making plans and having dreams whether the cure came or not.� This past summer, the Hardin Valley Academy junior started Positive Affirmations for Cancer Treatment (PACT). The program helps patients find the personal affirmations that work best for them. “When people feel less than human due to stigma and are not voicing their needs, resources are not given to them,� she said. “Life must be more than a ‘fight until the cure comes’ for it to feel worth living, and those diagnosed with cancer deserve the emotional well-being to live with some normalcy as we wait for a cure. It is time that people are allowed to normalize their cancer experience so they can enjoy a better quality of life.� After starting a successful custom party supply business, Phillips was familiar with the stress of building from the ground up. She also knew good publicity could help spread the word. Phillips had some pageant experience and knew the Miss Volunteer’s Outstanding Teen pageant required a platform to promote, so she entered the competition and was crowned the local title holder in November. She competes for the state title March 5 in Jackson and then on to the national level if she wins.

“I felt being a titleholder would open doors for my project ‌ my dream definitely goes beyond Tennessee,â€? said Phillips. “I’m only one person but I’ve been an ambassador for a couple of organizations and I know how the ambassador system works. It’s my dream to someday train ambassadors to go out and do what I’m doing – teaching community workshops about the healing power of affirmations,â€? she said. After hosting a workshop on the subject, the overwhelmingly positive feedback reinforced her decision to launch PACT. “I prefer that my workshops are free especially for the cancer community because they have enough expenses to worry about,â€? she said. As for Phillips’ favorite affirmation for herself, she says it changes daily. “Life constantly changes ‌ my affirmation this morning is, ‘What serves me stays, what discourages me goes.’ There is a fine line between negative feedback and critical feedback. Negative I let go. Critical I take to heart and strive to improve.â€? Phillips will host a “Power Tâ€? tea party fundraiser for PACT from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at Barrington Clubhouse in Powell. Refreshments will be served and a raffle will be held. “It will be the perfect girls’ afternoon or a mom and daughter date,â€? said Phillips. She will also do a short presentation about the technique of using positive affirmations. Tickets to the tea are $15 (children 12 and under are free). Proceeds will help cover expenses including mini mint “PACTS,â€? small packs of candy Phillips distributes with positive affirmations printed on them. A portion will also be donated to Children’s Miracle Network. “It’s not magic, it’s science,â€? she said of finding the perfect affirmation. “Our subconscious mind stores what our past experiences and other people put there. Using positive affirmations is a way to put healthy messages in our minds ourselves. When we do that, we are better able to manage emotions in a healthy way. “I can’t give someone the affirmation that is right for them, but I can show them how to identify gaps in their life balance and create an affirmation to fill that gap.â€? Info: healingpact.com or mphillips545@gmail.com

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Signing Day at CAK Christian Academy of Knoxville welcomed friends and family of seven student athletes who signed collegiate letters on National Signing Day, Feb. 2, during a ceremony held in the gymnasium.

Sara Barrett Best friends and soccer players Hannah Clothier, Addy Cronan and Emily Threatt sat next to each other at the signing table as each chose to play at a different school. The three athletes Christian Academy of Knoxville seniors Addy Cronan, Jon Creel, Anthony Buzzeo; (back) Emily have competed on the same Threatt, Hannah Clothier, Austin Pope and Bo Layton signed collegiate letters Feb. 2. Photos by S. Barrett team since freshman year. Hannah will play for Maryville College, Addy The University of TennesAnthony Buzzeo plans to blazoned with the colors will play at Berry College see and will play tight end. play soccer at Covenant Col- and logo of each student’s and Emily will play at West- He said his favorite part of lege, Jon Creel will play soc- school of choice. ern Carolina University. football is the team camara- cer at Davidson College and Said one of the coaches “This is a sad day, but an derie. Bo Layton will play football on hand to support the stuexciting one,� said Hannah “Friday nights are awe- for Furman University. dent athletes at the ceremoof the choice to play on op- some,� said Pope. “I’m sure The signings were fol- ny, “Their college coaches posing teams. Saturday nights will be the lowed by a reception full of have no idea what’s coming Austin Pope signed with same way.� cupcakes and goodies em- through the door.�

West Valley wins nationals By Sara Barrett West Valley Middle School dance team was named this year’s champion at the national competition held in Orlando. WVMS math teacher and dance instructor Amanda Varnes and language arts teacher and team sponsor Beth Abee accompanied the team to the competiVarnes tion. “They are the dream team,� said Varnes. “From beginning to end, there has been no drama. They are just the hardest workers.� The group of 19 girls in grades 6-8 began preparing for the nationals back in April. They chose a 2-minute piece from “The Hunger Games� soundtrack and swept the qualifying competition over the summer which secured their spot at nationals. “These girls are all so sweet to each other, but they are all really hard on themselves,� added Varnes. “The competition at nationals was insane.� The team practices twice a week after school but the month of competition, they practiced every day. About half the dance team will move on to high school next year, but they still plan to dance at some level.

West Valley Middle School dance team includes Emma Manalac, Amilian Clemes, Olivia Roddy, Ella Klenck, Samantha Pender, Sally Pendergrass, Katherine Newman, Natalie Adkins, Noelle Gatton-Bumpus, Ansley Honeycutt, Emmeline Gatton-Bumpus, Ali Berg, Alina Serafin, Lauren Hull, Anna-Leise Bradbury, Anna Snyder, Meaghan Chase, Lauren Hall and Summer Davis. All eight of the eighth graders agree getting to know the other girls in sixth and seventh grades has been the best part of dancing. “Even though we’re in different grades, we’re all still really close,� said one team member. A family day of art The Knoxville Museum of Art’s Family Fun Day will

be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, for all ages. Festivities will include art-making stations, artist demonstrations, face painting, continuous live entertainment, magic shows and gallery tours. Snacks will be available for purchase from the Soup Kitchen. All art activities will relate to the “Knoxville 7� ex-

hibit currently on display. The ongoing exhibition focuses on a group of progressive artists who influenced East Tennessee’s arts scene from 1955-1965. Admission to Family Fun Day is free, and family members of all ages are encouraged to come along. Info: knoxart.org

SCHOOL NOTES ■West Hills Elementary participates in the following programs to help raise money for the school: General Mills “BoxTops for Education,� Campbell’s “Labels for Education,� and linking Food City ValuCards, Kroger Plus Cards and Target Red Cards to the school for points. Info: 539-7850.

Easter egg hunts â– First Farragut United Methodist Easter Eggstravaganza, 3 p.m. Saturday, March 20. Birth to fifth grade. Free. First Farragut UMC, 12733 Kingston Pike.

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Jennifer Higdon: Hometown By Carol Z. Shane In 1982, as a young pianist fresh out of grad school living in Maryville, I got a call from a Heritage High School s e n i o r wanting to know if I’d accompany her flute recital. S h e ’ d Higdon taught herself the instrument, starting in her freshman year. “And she’s already playing Bach sonatas?� I thought, looking over the program. It was clear that this was no ordinary music student. She’d also programmed an original composition – a solo flute piece called “Night Creatures.� I liked it so much that I asked for a copy of the sheet music. I also hung on to the program, fortunately. The young musician, who has since gone way beyond playing flute recitals, was Jennifer Hig-

don – now one of the world’s most acclaimed living composers. Her violin concerto won the Pulitzer Prize in 2010 –the same year her percussion concerto won a Grammy. She’s received awards from the Guggenheim Foundation, the Koussevitzky Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and ASCAP, among others. In August of 2015, her opera, “Cold Mountain,� based on the book by Charles Frazier, was premiered to all-sold-out performances in Santa Fe, N.M. This month marks its East Coast premiere in Philadelphia, where Higdon has lived and worked for the last 30 years. I was thrilled to be at the Feb. 5 opening night at the Philadelphia Academy of Music. Higdon is the type of person who maintains warm relationships with her old friends, and you’d never know there was a genius in the room unless someone pointed her out. “This is go-

ing to be soooo cool!� she texted earlier in the week. It was a heady night and a real triumph for Higdon in many ways. As a 20-something student working on her Artist Diploma in Composition at that city’s Curtis Institute, she marched to her own drummer. Not everyone “got� her music, and not everyone encouraged her. Now she holds the Milton L. Rock Chair in Composition Studies there. “Cold Mountain� has created a buzz in the opera world and earned the blessing of Charles Frazier himself, who was also at the Philadelphia premiere. She has her own publishing company, run by her wife, Cheryl Lawson, who’s been by her side since high school. Higdon makes her living from commissions. Everyone, it seems, wants to perform her music. And this week, when the KSO performs her 1999 composition “Blue Cathe-

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dral� under the baton of conductor candidate Eckart Preu, she’ll be here. Also on the program are Richard Strauss’ virtuosic tone poem “Don Juan,� the “Piano Concerto No. 20� by Mozart performed by guest artist Alan Goldstein, and selections from the ballet “Romeo and Juliet� by Sergei Prokofiev. But the star of the evening for me will be our hometown gal, Jennifer Higdon. And she’ll undoubtedly be sporting her famous smile and having a great time with everyone. Because that’s just the way she is. The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra presents “Mozart Piano Concerto No. 20,� part of the Moxley Carmichael Masterworks Series, at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday and Friday, Feb. 18 and 19, at the Tennessee Theatre on Gay Street in downtown Knoxville. Tickets/info: knoxvillesymphony.com or 523-1178

‘Son of Saul’ searches for hope By Betsy Pickle Redemption is no simple matter in “Son of Saul.� In a world defined by evil, the protagonist has been an accomplice to some of the vilest acts imaginable – not by choice, exactly, but as the price for survival. When he sees the chance to atone, he takes it, seemingly not by choice, either, but out of obsession. Oscar-nominated for Best Foreign-Language Film, this intense Hungarian drama is set in 1944 at the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp, where Jews and other targets of Nazi contempt are being brought for extermination. Shepherding them to the gas chambers are the Sonderkommandos, Jewish prisoners kept alive to load the bodies into the ovens of the crematoria, gather and sort personal effects and clean the blood out of the “showers� so the next group won’t panic prematurely. Numbly moving through the madness is Saul Auslander (Geza Rohrig), a Hungarian Sonderkommando surrounded by men of other nationalities. Speaking only Hungarian and a smattering of German, Saul is – as his name Auslander translates – a foreigner, an outsider. As the men remove the corpses after one gassing, they find a boy who has survived, though not for long. He was with a group from Hungary, and seeing him breaks Saul out of his usual fog. When the body is ordered to the autopsy room so a doctor can assess why

bers. He also based some of the plot on the same source material as was used for director Tim Blake Nelson’s 2001 film “The Grey Zone,� which focused more on the doctor and the insurrection. As with “The Grey Zone,� “Son of Saul� looks for a glimmer of decency amid the horrors of the Holocaust, a small act of humanity in the face of overwhelming evil. Though the approaches are radically different, they Saul (Geza Rohrig) puts aside his safety and that of other mem- are both gripping films that bers of the Sonderkommando in Auschwitz-Birkenau as he make powerful bookends. “Son of Saul� lets viewers single-mindedly pursues a sort of redemption in “Son of Saul,� resolve the issue of whether opening Friday at Downtown West. the boy is in fact the son of Saul or just a symbol of the boy didn’t die from the stand, making viewers feel hope. It really doesn’t matgas, Saul begs the doctor as helpless and paranoid as ter. The connection Saul makes and the journey it (Sandor Zsoter) not to cut he does. him open. First-time director Lasz- starts is the human factor Claiming the boy as his lo Nemes, who co-wrote that Nemes counts on to son, Saul wants to bury him the script with Ciara Royer, cross cultural and language according to Jewish custom. was inspired by the book barriers. Rated R for disturbing His frantic search to find a “The Scrolls of Auschwitz,� rabbi to say Kaddish coin- a collection of testimonies violent content, and some cides with the Germans’ by Sonderkommando mem- graphic nudity. acceleration of extermination efforts and plans for a rebellion by members of the Sonderkommando. Shot with shallow depth of field by cinematographer Matyas Erdely, the film stays with Saul almost exclusively, seeing what he sees – the endless piles of bodies, the cruelty and casualness of the German officers, the warped pecking order of the Sonderkommando. It also hears what he hears – the Babel of voices, the bark of gunshots, the screams of prisoners. The U.S. track star Jesse Owens (Stephan James) thwarts Hitler’s film has subtitles for Hun- propaganda machine at the 1936 Olympics in “Race,� opengarian but not for any dia- ing Friday. With Jason Sudeikis, Jeremy Irons and William Hurt. logue Saul doesn’t under- Rated PG-13 for thematic elements and language.

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KSO gets Getty grant

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra is one of 22 American orchestras selected by the League of American Orchestras to receive a Getty Education and Community Investment Grant. The $20,000 gift will continue development of the orchestra’s Music & Wellness program. “The Getty Grant has allowed the KSO to hire a certified music therapist, has increased technology to better accommodate patients, has allowed KSO musicians to become certified music practitioners through specialized training and this year will expand the program to serve patients with mental health and orthopedic needs,� said Rachel Ford, KSO executive director. The KSO Music & Wellness program provides live musical performances that enhance the healing process and benefit patients, visitors and staff in healthcare settings. The KSO partners with the UT Medical Center and Covenant Health, providing 100 performances in health care settings each season, reaching approximately 3,600 people.

‘Titus Andronicus’ is masterful By Sandra Clark UT’s Clarence Brown Theatre has delivered a production of “Titus Andronicus� that makes us proud. Shows continue through Feb. 28 for this must-see experience. Director John Stipes says the play’s central idea is that when justice and rule of law are subverted by a pursuit of revenge, individuals are capable of unspeakable violence. “Even the most principled and civilized man (like Titus) can become barbaric.� Kurt Rhoads, visiting professional actor, carries the title role with a blend of pathos and bravado. He’s violent and even cruel in carrying out what he believes are the duties of a good Roman, while the Rome he has known and fought for has eroded in his absence. Adding to the general depravity of his homeland, Titus Andronicus brings home five captives including Tamora, queen of the Goths, her three sons and Aaron, her Moorish lover. These barbarians play by different rules – no rules – and Aaron is the most evil of all. As he brags at the play’s end, his hand was present in every evil deed. And there were plenty: you have murder, rape and beheading; you have chesthigh burial until starvation and bodies thrown to the angry beasts; you have tongues ripped out and hands chopped off; and there’s even a bit of cannibalism. With only two real roles for women, Broadway actor Carol Halstead (Tamora) and UT grad student Lindsay Nance (Lavinia) provide unforgettable performances. My favorite character is Charles Pasternak, the Emperor Saturninus, who plays Ted Cruz to a “T.�

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For those who can overcome his recent role as the demented elf in “Santaland,� the crowd favorite was professor David Brian Alley, who plays Titus’ only survivor – and that’s saying a lot for a guy with 25 or so kids – and the final emperor of Rome. It’s a new day ... or is it? And that’s what’s neat about Shakespeare. Sure, the clothes are different. The haircuts are odd. The language is often stilted. But the sharp characters he draws are with us today even as they existed 400 years ago. The play is a downer, but the players prevailed to earn a standing ovation on Saturday. Here’s a final shout out to the behind-the-scenes creative team of Bill Black (costume design), Kenton Yeager (lighting), Joe Payne (sound), Tannis Kappel (projection/media) and Christopher Pickart (scenic design). The stark set was perfect. Shows continue through Feb. 28 with a “talk-back� with actors on Sunday, Feb. 21, following the 2 p.m. matinee. The open-captioned performance is Sunday, Feb. 28, again at 2. The production is for mature audiences (although a neat kid, Jonathan Tilson, played young Lucius). You’ve got to bring along the kids, after all, for how else can you teach them family values? And this play is surely full of those.

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business News from the Rotary Guy

Beth Stubbs leads 3,300 Rotarians By Tom King There’s another governor in East Tennessee whose name is not Bill Haslam. The 3,300 Rotarians in the 65 clubs of District 6780 – including seven Tom King K nox v ille clubs – are led by District Gov. Beth Stubbs, a Knoxvillian who is a long-time member of the Rotary Club of Maryville-Alcoa. The Rotary year runs from July 1 to June 30, so Beth is just more than halfway through her year and has visited and met Beth Stubbs with all of the 65 clubs and their boards of directors. Her last club visit was Feb. 3 at the Morristown Noon Rotary. “The level of work and what the clubs get done in their communities was really outshined by my getting to meet the Rotarians who are working so hard to make a difference,” she said. “When you visit the clubs it’s extremely heartwarming to meet them and feel their enthusiasm.” She’s a busy woman. Rotary is but one of her passions. She has her own CPA firm and serves on nonprofit boards, including the Advisory Board for the Hearing and Speech Foundation. She is past chair and current treasurer of Asbury Place Inc. She also works hard at Church Street United Methodist Church. Beth joined MaryvilleAlcoa Rotary in 1991 when she worked in Maryville. She served as club president in 1999-2000 and as an assistant district governor in 2007-2010. She has attended 15 Rotary Interna-

tional conventions around the world and administered the polio vaccine during a National Immunization Day in India. Beth and husband Tony, a business owner, fellow Rotarian and insurance broker, have three children and three grandchildren. During her year, she is encouraging clubs to tell people about the great work they do in their communities. “We have so many wonderful things to our credit but we don’t do a good job of telling our story and highlighting the work that we do,” she said. As an example of the great work, she cites the Morristown clubs – Noon and Breakfast – that have invested approximately $350,000 in the community in the last 10 years to develop a recreational park. “The Fairfield Glade club has projects that address all of the six areas of focus for Rotary, and that’s amazing to me,” Beth said. Rotary’s focus areas are: Peace and Conflict Resolution, Disease Prevention and Treatment, Water and Sanitation, Maternal and Child Health, Education and Literacy, and Economic and Community Development. “We have great clubs and great Rotarians doing great things,” Beth said. ■

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‘Preservation is good business’ By Sandra Clark Don’t expect tourists to visit to see your chains or big-box stores. “Tourists want to see what’s unique about Union County and East Tennessee. … Historic preservation is good business.” Todd Morgan discussed preservation in the context of tourism and economic development at the Union County Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet Feb. 6. Morgan, who grew up in Morristown and now works for Knox Heritage and the East Tennessee Preservation Alliance, said, “This place matters.” He praised Union County’s “wonderful, grass-roots effort” to save the Oak Grove School in Sharps Chapel. He encouraged those attending to read the essays of Tom Mays, and to appreciate the special places where they live. “Historic preservation is an essential tool for creating places with a high quality of life, stable property values and tourism appeal. “PLACES is an acronym

Tom King is a retired newspaper editor, a Rotarian for 28 years and past president of the Rotary Club of Farragut. He can be reached at tking535@gmail.com

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pel won the Volunteer Star Adult Award. Mayme Taylor, vice chair of the chamber’s board, presented the awards. Rouse said afterwards that the award was a complete surprise to her and it lifted her spirits. “Just because you love a job doesn’t mean you don’t get tired.”

Auction items included three pieces by the late Hazel Erickson and a 2-night stay at Hickory Star Resort and Marina, donated by Justin Noah, the chamber’s chair. Other officers are Jake McCollough, State Farm, secretary, and Kathy Chesney, Genesis HealthCare, treasurer.

Federal Credit Union on April 1. A certified public accountant, Peters received his accounting degree from the University of Kentucky Peters and MBA from Eastern Kentucky University. He joined Enrichment in 2013 as executive vice president. He previously worked 30 years as a CPA in the financial services industry where he was involved extensively in credit union consulting and auditing.

grown from $190 million in assets to $425 million in assets, serving over 41,000 members from nine locations.

Chamber networking Lindsey Bryan (at right) with Profile by Sanford offers protein bar samples to Oasis Day Spa staffers at last week’s Farragut West Knox Chamber networking event held at the spa, located at 10420 Kingston Pike. Pictured are receptionist Shelly Butler, nail technician Katie Isbill, owner Diane Miller and Bryan.

Turkey Creek Poker Night

Turkey Creek Rotary will have a Poker Night fundraiser 6 p.m. Friday, April 8, at the new SouthEast Bank in Farragut. Tickets are $50. There will be door prizes and a silent auction. The funds raised will provide scholarships for technical school students and for uniforms for Vine Middle School students. Info: Matt Jerrell at mjerrell@ gemserve.com

that represents the six key components necessary to achieve success with historic preservation: Partnerships, leadership, advocacy, collaboration, education and strategies.” Awards and a live auction by Frank Beeler highlighted the banquet. Food City sponsored a “meet and greet” to start the proceedings, and dinner was catered by Curtis Petree and Lil’ Jo’s. The Union County Humane Society, represented by its leader Tammy Rouse, was named outstanding business of the year. Earl Loy of the Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard received the Steve Thompson Philanthropy Award. Loy said his group performs 50 to 77 funerals a year with 13 veterans each time. TriCounty is based in Union, Grainger and Claiborne counties but will work in Anderson and Knox if requested. Rebekah Kadron, a 4-H activist while in high school, won the Volunteer Star Youth Award, and Patricia Blackburn of Sharps Cha-

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■ Ed Curtis is the new CEO of Summit Medical Group. He joined Summit in 2014, most recently serving as chief administrative officer. Sum-

mit includes 230 physicians and more than 150 advanced practitioners. Curtis also will oversee Statcare, which includes 70-plus hospitalists and pulmonology physicians and 40 advanced practitioners who care for patients in six area hospitals. He and his wife, Cathy, reside in the Deane Hill community of Knoxville. ■ Craig Peters will become president/CEO of Enrichment

■ M. Wayne Hope is retiring April 1 after a 39-year career with Enrichment Federal Credit Union, formerly K-25 Federal Credit Union, including 22 years as its president/ CEO. Under his leadership, the credit Hope union has

■ Salon Visage has been named to the Salon Today 200 by “Salon Today” magazine. The local salon is owned by Frank and Belinda Gambuzza. The 200 salons were profiled in the magazine’s January edition and were honored for best practices. Salon Visage was recognized for its compensation and benefits. ■ Mercedes-Benz of Knoxville was honored as MercedesBenz “Best of the Best” dealership for 2015. The program recognizes top performing dealers for performance in sales, service and parts, as well as excellence in operations and customer experience. “(This) is absolute proof that we have assembled a great team to provide an exceptional customer experience at all levels of our organization,” said Lee Ann Furrow Tolsma, co-owner of Furrow Automotive. Info: mercedesofknoxville.com

First Lady opens at Tennova North First Lady, a specialty shop for women undergoing or recovering from cancer treatments, held a grand opening under new ownership of Angela Farmer last week. The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce participated. First Lady is located at Tennova North. Pictured are: R. Larry Smith, Abbie Petercheff, Sarah Beth Followell, Angela C. Farmer, Rick Merideth and Khristina Followell. Farmer intends to stock stylish accessories and clothing. The shop also carries a variety of caps and hats for those who have lost their hair. Info: 865-859-7010 or thefirstladyshop@gmail.com

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NEWS FROM CONCORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Crime scene final: CCS forensics students crack the case Soil samples, hair samples and DNA evidence are a regular part of the forensics class at CCS. A popular elective, forensics exposes juniors and seniors to applying science to solve crimes. Senior Emily Newton says, “I like that you have to use multiple scientific methods – chemistry, physics and biology.” Sophomore Emma Berg says, “Forensics is fun. Each clue is a piece of a puzzle and requires critical thinking.” Forensics teacher Dr. Joannie Ham said they did a great job. “Forensics is not only a fun class for the students and me but also a course that is a capstone of previous work. Students demonstrate critical thinking and logic skills, chemistry, biology and physics knowledge, and written communication skills. We have discussions almost daily, about a wide range of topics such as gun control and psychological aspects of crime. Professionals in the community come and talk with the students, including a retired FBI agent, a pharmacist and members of law enforcement. It is my favorite class to teach here at CCS. Everyone enjoys it. I hope that all students at CCS will eventually take forensics.”

Kevin Greene, FBC security manager, helped Dr. Ham set up the crime scene which served as the semester final. Students were required to solve a murder case by utilizing forensic science. CCS students conducted their exam/investigations by interviewing suspects, collecting and studying fingerprints, drugs, blood, hair, fibers and more.

World Series winner visits Concord Christian School

Luke Hochevar is pictured with fourth grader Drew Sloan.

Luke Hochevar visited classrooms, answered questions and signed autographs for students. He is pictured here with Mrs. Hart’s second grade class.

“When you stink it’s easy to be humble, the test is when success comes,” Luke Hochevar, pitcher for the World Series winning Kansas City Royals, told CCS students last month during chapel. Luke’s mother, Carmen Hochevar, is the elementary physical education teacher and high school volleyball coach for Concord Christian School. His mom told students fun stories of Luke’s younger years as she introduced Luke for the schoolwide chapel that launched the second semester. Luke shared how his athletic career and relationship with Christ have grown and developed throughout his life. “None of this is because of me,” he said. “Yes, I work hard and use my abilities, but God gets all the glory.” Some of Luke’s athletic achievements include 2004 World University Baseball Championship Gold Medalist, Roger Clemens Award 2004, and most recently the 2015 World Series.

Upcoming Events at Concord ■ Open (Public) Enrollment, February 15 ■ Pastries with Parents, February 25 ■ Spring Consignment Sale, March 4-5 ■ Science Fair (4th-5th Grades), March 9-11 ■ Spring Break, March 14-18 ■ Easter Holiday, March 25-28 ■ Elementary Spring Concert, March 31

Watching basketball CCS boys varsity and JV teams came to watch the 5th grade team in their semifinal game. How cool is that!?! CCS Athletic Director Rob Murphy and 5th grade coach and state Rep. Jason Zachary pose before the semi-final game.

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLES NEWS FROM FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

It’s a new day Radio host praises sleep center for his renewed energy “Rise and shine” is more than just a catch phrase for Bob Bell. The morning radio show host has to be wide awake and on the air at 6 a.m. every weekday, well informed about the day’s events and fully prepared to discuss them with listeners. Bell has a fun and gregarious personality, and that personality shines on Joy620 AM as he interviews guests and fields phone calls from listeners. But there was a time not too long ago when Bell was struggling to keep up with the early hours. Listeners never saw what was happening to him off the air after the caffeine from the early morning coffee had worn off, and after the microphone had been silenced for the day. “I would come home in the afternoon and I would hit a wall,” Bell says. Even after a daily nap, he could only muster enough energy to do the bare minimum of work, and there was little energy left after that for anything else. Anyone who’s worked odd hours on less than eight hours of sleep knows that it’s common to catch a nap once in a while to try and make up for lost time. The nap helps re-energize the mind and body for the rest of the day’s demands. But Bell had reached a point where there was no power in the power nap. Even after resting, he was sluggish. “I’m usually a very cheery kind of person,” Bell says. “I wasn’t being very cheery, and I didn’t know why.” He may not have known why at the time, but he does now. “I wasn’t sleeping,” Bell says. It was Bell’s wife, Meg, who found the key to unlock the mystery. Frequently awake because

Bob Bell’s treatment at the Sleep Center at Fort Sanders Regional has changed his life by providing more energy, better health and wellbeing.

of Bell’s snoring, she noticed that sometimes he would stop breathing during the night. She encouraged him to see his doctor. Bell’s physician recommended Fort Sanders Sleep Disorder Center at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. There, Bell could be monitored during sleep to see if Meg’s observations were correct, and just how serious the problem might be. “My wife says I sounded like a three-year-old kid complaining,” Bell laughs. “I didn’t want to go.” So it was with some trepidation that he went to the Center in December, and monitoring devices were put in place. Bell was left in a room with one simple task to accomplish – sleep. It was easier than he expected it to be. “They are extremely professional in what they do,” Bell says. “They’re very careful to tell you exactly what’s going to happen,

and what’s going to go on with the monitor and your heart rate and your breathing.” Being set at ease from the time he arrived helped him settle in and get comfortable enough to doze off. “You get a little intimidated when you first put all that stuff on,” Bell says, “but you get settled down in bed, you get tired and you do go to sleep.” He says the surroundings helped. “It’s not like it’s some antiseptic hospital room,” Bell says. “You’re in a very comfortable bed, you have a TV, there was a shower there, full bathroom facilities – everything’s there to make you feel at home.” Sleep Center staff even made sure he was awake in time to shower and get ready to go to work the next morning. Bell was impressed by the facilities and staff, and then he was stunned by the results that came from his stay there.

“Are you ready for this?” Bell asks. “The doctor there sat down with me, and he told me I ceased to breathe an average of 89 times an hour.” Bell had been missing the restorative sleep phase known as REM (Rapid Eye Movement). It was affecting every part of his life, from his energy level to his mood to his weight. Suddenly everything made sense. The diagnosis was sleep apnea, and Bell was prescribed a CPAP to help him breathe at night. He wasn’t excited about that, quipping, “Nothin’ says sexy like a CPAP,” but his mother-in-law recommended it, having had her own sleep success with one. As word got out about Bell’s apnea, he started hearing from friends and family members who were successfully sleeping with a CPAP. He decided to give it a try. “The first night I said, ‘I’m not going to be able to sleep with this,’” Bell recalls. “As I was thinking that and closing my eyes, I drifted off and I got one of the most refreshing nights of sleep I’d had in years.” Bell says the CPAP has made a night-and-day difference in his life. “My son came home from college and he could tell I have more energy,” Bell says. “He said, ‘Usually when I come home around

Sacrificing sleep If you try to wind down at night by scrolling through Facebook or catching up on emails, you may be doing yourself more harm than good. The director of Fort Sanders Regional Sleep Disorder Center says the very tools you’re using to wind down, could be windThomas Higgins, MD ing you up, instead. “That blue light is more of an alerting stimulus,” says Thomas Higgins, MD, director Sleep Disorders Center at Fort Sanders Regional. “So it’s a good idea to turn off all your electronic devices 30 minutes to an hour before you go to bed.” Another common barrier to a good night’s sleep is a hard day’s

work. Participants in a recent study who reported sleeping six hours or less at night usually reported working an average of one to two hours more per day than their counterparts who slept longer. You may be getting more hours of work in when you sacrifice sleep for your job, but Higgins says the quality of your work is probably suffering in the process. “Every part of the body is affected by sleep, including the brain,” Higgins says. “Emotional stability, concentration and alertness are affected, and things we learn are processed while we sleep.” Higgins says recent studies have shown that the brain produces chemicals while we’re awake that need to be cleared out during sleep. “If you’re not getting enough sleep, it can actually physically damage the brain,” Higgins says. “People who have sleep apnea and insufficient sleep are more likely to develop Al-

zheimer’s disease at an earlier age, depression, high blood pressure, diabetes and heart problems.” Sleep deprived workers are more likely to overeat, too. Higgins says insufficient sleep over a period of time affects brain chemistry and the hormones that help regulate appetite, so you tend to eat more high carbohydrate, fatty foods. While there’s no magic number of hours every person needs to sleep, Higgins says most adults should try to get 7 to 9 hours of shut eye, and teens should sleep for 8 to 9 hours every night. If you’re getting the recommended amount of sleep most nights but still feel sleepy during the day, you could be suffering from a sleep disorder. Visit fsregional.com/ sleepcenter to learn more about sleep disorders, and how the center may be able to help you get the rest you need.

noon you’re asleep, and now you don’t even think about sitting down till three or four o’clock in the afternoon.’” Bell says when he returned to the Sleep Center for a retest with the CPAP, he was happy to see the improvement on paper. Now that he understands how important a good night’s sleep is to overall health and wellbeing, he’s never going back to the sleepless nights he had before. “You know, if I’m eating right and exercising and trying to lose weight, I am hindering myself if I’m not getting enough sleep,” he says. Bell can’t help laughing about the first time he truly understood the difference a good night’s sleep has made in his life. On Christmas Eve, he remembers deciding to take a nap at the office before going to church. “My work was done, I sat down in my chair,” Bell says. “But I didn’t want to take a nap.” Afternoon naps had become so important to him that it was a little strange not to need one. He was alone at the radio station. It wasn’t quite time to go to the Christmas Eve service. He was at loose ends. “So I got up and cleaned the toilet!” Bell laughs. The Sleep Disorders Center at Fort Sanders Regional has given countless patients renewed energy to get up and live life instead of trying to sleep through it. If you think you or someone you love may be suffering from a sleep disorder, see a physician and ask for a referral. For more information, call 865-541-1375 or visit fsregional.com/sleepcenter.

Getting serious about sleep The Sleep Disorders Center at Fort Sanders Regional is serious about sleep. So serious that a big investment is being made in helping patients sleep soundly for better health. “We have all new equipment,” says manager Scott Vogt, MD. “It’s going to be higher quality testing, we’ll have better video, better audio, and better inputs from the patients we’re recording.” Experts at the Sleep Disorder Center monitor patients’ brain wave activity, eye movement, muscle activity from extremities and chin, heart rate, air flow in and out of the nose and mouth, chest and abdominal movement, and blood oxygen levels. The data is used to diagnose sleep disorders that may be keeping the patient from getting a good night’s rest. Vogt remembers a time when monitoring sleep meant using reams of paper and ink that would splatter on his lab coat if a patient moved or snored too suddenly. The new equipment will use the latest digital technology for the most accurate and environmentally sound results. The comfort level of the patients has come a long way, too. The Sleep Disorder Center now has Tempurpedic and Select Comfort Sleep Number beds in its testing rooms. “It’s exciting for us,” Vogt says. “And we’re usually treating two sleep disorders at once, because now the spouse gets a better night’s sleep, too.”

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THROUGH MONDAY, FEB. 29 Knoxville Watercolor Society exhibit at the Blount County Public Library, 508 N. Cusick St., Maryville. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1-5:30 p.m. Sundays. Info: 982-0981.

SATURDAYS THROUGH FEB. 27 Sign-ups for spring league baseball and softball for ages 4-14u, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Holston Ball Park, 5900 Asheville Highway. League fees: $60. Teams will play at several locations around Knoxville. Info: Julie Townsend, 659-6989; Randy Geames, 525-5275.

MONDAYS THROUGH FEB. 29 QED Experimental Comedy Lab, 7:30-9:30 p.m., The Pilot Light, 106 E. Jackson Ave. Free weekly comedy show blending stand-up, improv, sketch and other performance styles. Donations accepted.

THROUGH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 “Bud Albers Art Recollections: Works from Life and Travels” exhibition, Museum of East Tennessee History, 601 S. Gay St. Info: 215-8824; eths@ eastTNhistory.org; easttnhistory.org.

THROUGH FRIDAY, MARCH 4 “Painted Paper Baskets” exhibit, lobby of the Bagwell Center for Media and Art, 10915 Hardin Valley Road. Admission is free; hours: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays. Info: pstcc.edu or 694-6400.

Family Fun Day, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Free and open to the public. Includes art stations, demos, face painting, entertainment and more. Info: knoxart.org. Father-daughter hike, 9 a.m., UT Arboretum parking lot, 901 S. Illinois Ave., Oak Ridge. Hike: 1-1.5 hours. Led by forester Jeff Holt. Refreshments served before the hike. Free; donations welcome. Info: utarboretumsociety.org or 483-3571. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org. “Planning Drip Irrigation,” 1-2 p.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Presented by Master Gardener Jan Gangwer. Free event. Info: 4707033 or knoxlib.org. Saturday Stories and Songs: Georgi Schmitt, 11 a.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750. Saturday Stories and Songs: Kindermusik, 11 a.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Ages birth to 5 years. Info: 470-7033. “Tanasi 1796,” 7 p.m., Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Performing Arts, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Maryville. Fundraiser to benefit the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center. Info/ tickets: 981-8590.

SUNDAY, FEB. 21 Big Read: “Say It Loud!,” 2 p.m., UT’s John C. Hodges Library Auditorium, 1015 Volunteer Blvd. lib.utk.edu, knoxlib.org.

MONDAY, FEB. 22 Big Read book discussion: “A Lesson Before Dying,” 10 a.m., Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golfclub Road. Hosted by the West Knoxville Book Club. Facilitated by Ross Jackson. Info: 588-8813, knoxlib.org. “Planning Drip Irrigation,” 1-2 p.m., Davis Family YMCA, 12133 S. Northshore Drive. Presented by Master Gardener Jan Gangwer. Free event. Info: 7779622 or knoxlib.org.

TUESDAY, FEB. 23

Selected works by artist Kay List on exhibit, Envision Art Gallery, 4050 Sutherland Ave. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday. Info: kaylistart.com; envisionartgallery.com; 438-4154.

Big Read book discussion: “A Lesson Before Dying,” 6 p.m., South Knoxville Elementary, 801 Sevier Ave. A two-part discussion. Light dinner will be served. Facilitated by Lorie Matthews. Info/RSVP: 577-7976. Community Leaders Forum, 4 p.m., Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office, 1101 Liberty St. Info: knoxlib.org. Computer Workshops: Word Basics, 5:30-7:45 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills. Info/registration: 215-8700.

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Books Sandwiched In: “Cool It! The Skeptical Environmentalist’s Guide to Global Warming” by Bjørn Lomborg, noon, East Tennessee History Center auditorium, 601 S. Gay St. Presented by Renée Hoyos, Executive Director of Tennessee Clean Water Network. “Financial Planning for Artists” professional development seminar, noon-1 p.m., the Emporium, 100 S. Gay St. Cost: free for members of Arts & Culture Alliance/$5 nonmembers. Info/registration: 523-7543; sc@knoxalliance.com.

“The Art of Beauford Delaney,” a Brown Bag Lecture by Stephen Wicks, noon, East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Free. Info: 215-8824 or EastTNHistory.org. Big Read book discussion: “A Lesson Before Dying,” noon, YWCA, 420 Clinch Ave. Hosted by YWCA and Union Ave Booksellers. Bring bag lunch. Facilitated by Avice Reid. Info: ywcaknox.com, knoxlib.org. Big Read: Spiritual Songs – “The History of the Negro Spiritual,” 6 p.m., Beck Cultural Center, 1927 Dandridge Ave. A musical lecture/concert presented by Dr. Naima Johnston Bush. Info: beckcenter.net, knoxlib.org. Clarence Brown Theatre: Pay What You Wish Night, 7:30 p.m., Ula Love Carousel Theatre, Haslam Business Bldg. Performance of “A Lesson Before Dying”; part of the Knox County Library Big Read program. Tickets available noon-7 p.m. day of performance, Clarence Brown Theatre Box Office. Info: clarencebrowntheatre.com, knoxlib.org. Knoxville Writers’ Group meeting, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Naples Italian Restaurant, 5500 Kingston Pike. Guest speaker: Jay Searcy, author of “The Last Reunion.” Luncheon: $12. RSVP by Feb. 22: Mary McKinnon, 983-3740.

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THURSDAY, FEB. 18 AAA Driver Improvement Course, 5:30-9:30 p.m., AAA Maryville office, 715 W. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. Four-hour course helps reduce points for traffic offenders and teaches how to reduce risk while driving. Cost: $30 members/$35 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/registration: Kate, 8629254, or Stephanie, 862-9252. Lecture by Appalachian photographer Rob Amberg, 2 p.m., Pellissippi State Community College Goins Building Auditorium, 10915 Hardin Valley Road. Free and open to the community. Exhibit of Amberg’s art will be on display in the Educational Resources Center’s first floor through Feb. 29. Info: pstcc.edu or 694-6400. Pinterest/Instagram/Twitter for Seniors, 1-3 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $30. Registration/payment deadline: Thursday, Feb. 18. Info/registration: 218-3375; townoffarragut.org/ register; in person at Town Hall.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, FEB. 18-20 “37 Postcards,” 7:30 p.m., Tellico Community Playhouse, 304 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon. Info/reservations: tellicocommunityplayhouse.org.

FRIDAY, FEB. 19 “Selma,” 7 p.m., Princess Theatre in downtown Harriman, Presented by Roane State Community College’s Arts and Lectures Committee. Free and open to the public; donations requested to support future Arts and Lectures events. Info: Casey Cobb, cobbcc@ roanestate.edu or 481-2000, ext. 2205.

SATURDAY, FEB. 20 AAA Driver Improvement Course, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., AAA Maryville office, 715 W. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. Eight-hour course helps reduce points for traffic offenders and teaches how to reduce risk while driving. Cost: $40 members/$50 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/registration: Kate, 8629254, or Stephanie, 862-9252.

THURSDAY, FEB. 25 Big Read book discussion: “A Lesson Before Dying,” 11 a.m., Sequoyah Branch Library, 1140 Southgate Road. A light lunch will be served. Facilitated by Ginna Mashburn. Info: 525-1541, knoxlib.org. Big Read book discussion: “A Lesson Before Dying,” 5 p.m., Beaumont Elementary, 1211 Beaumont Ave. Dinner followed by discussion. Facilitated by Indya Kincannon. Info: knoxlib.org. “More Sponge, Less Duck: How To Make a Water-Healthy Landscape,” 6-8 p.m., UT Arboretum Auditorium, 901 S. Illinois Ave., Oak Ridge. Presented by Andrea Ludwig, assistant professor in the Department of Biosystems and Engineering and Soil Science at the UT Institute of Agriculture. Free; donations welcome. Info: 483-3571.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, FEB. 25-26 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Everett Senior Center, 702 Burchfield St., Maryville. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, FEB. 25-28 “37 Postcards,” Tellico Community Playhouse, 304 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Info/reservations: tellicocommunityplayhouse.org.

FRIDAY, FEB. 26 Alive after Five: “Wild Women Don’t Have the

Blues” featuring Crystal Shawanda, 6-8:30 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Tickets: $10; $5 for members/students. Info: 934-2039. Informational meeting for the Historic Westwood docent program, 10-11:30 a.m., 3425 Kingston Pike. Info/RSVP: Hollie Cook, hcook@knoxheritage.org. Winter Warmer dinner to benefit Nourish Knoxville, 6:30 p.m., First Christian Church, 211 W. Fifth Ave. Tickets: $75, plus applicable service fees, available at KnoxWinterWarmer.BrownPaperTickets.com. Info: NourishKnoxville.org.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, FEB. 26-27 Tennessee Children’s Dance Ensemble performances, Knoxville Civic Auditorium, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave. Performances: 9:15 a.m., 11 a.m., 8 p.m. Friday; 2:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: Knoxville Civic Auditorium box office or 584-9636.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, FEB. 26-28 Jubilee Festival, Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Concerts begin 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Old Harp Singing, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $12 Friday or Saturday, some discounts available. Sunday singing, no charge. Info/tickets: www.jubileearts.org.

Saturday, Feb. 27 “Ancestry in Detail,” 1-3 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Preregistration, valid email address, good Internet searching capabilities required. Info/registration: 215-8809. Free Family Fun Day, 1-4 p.m. McClung Museum, 1327 Circle Park Drive. The tour and craft activities will celebrate African-American History Month and will focus on Tennessee artist William Edmondson (1874– 1951). Info: 974-2144; mcclungmuseum.utk.edu. Free performance by Oak Ridge Community Orchestra, 2 p.m., First Baptist Church of Oak Ridge, 1101 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge. Info: OakRidgeCommunityOrchestra.com. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org. Saturday Stories and Songs: Georgi Schmitt, 11 a.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: 470-7033. Saturday Stories and Songs: Molly Moore, 11 a.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Recommended for birth to not-yet-walking. Info: 215-8750.

SUNDAY, FEB. 28 Free performance by Oak Ridge Community Orchestra, 4 p.m., Cokesbury UMC, 9908 Kingston Pike. Info: OakRidgeCommunityOrchestra.com.

MONDAY, FEB. 29 Computer Workshops: Excel, 2-4:15 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Requires “Word Basics” or equivalent skills. Info/registration: 215- 8700.

TUESDAY, MARCH 1 Orchids Awards, 6-8:30 p.m., The Standard, 416 W. Jackson Ave. Tickets: $85. Includes: music by the Old City Buskers, a silent auction with complimentary beer and wine reception, dinner and the awards ceremony. Proceeds benefit Keep Knoxville Beautiful programs. Info: Keepknoxvillebeautiful.org.

TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1-2 IPad/iPhone Basics for Seniors, 1-3 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $45. Registration/ payment deadline: Tuesday, March 1. Info/registration: 218-3375; townoffarragut.org/register; in person at Town Hall.

THURSDAY, MARCH 3 How to Use Facebook for Seniors, 1-3 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $30. Registration/payment deadline: Thursday, March 3. Info/ registration: 218-3375; townoffarragut.org/register; in person at Town Hall.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4 Opening reception for “Three Views of Reality” exhibit, 5-9 p.m., Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. On display March 4-24. Info: 523-7543 or knoxalliance.com. Opening reception for exhibit of works by painter Lynda Best and pipe maker Ron Smith, 5:30 p.m., Art Market Gallery, 422 S. Gay St. On display March 1-27. Info: 525-5265; artmarketgallery.net; Facebook.com/ Art.Market.Gallery.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 4-20 Tennessee Stage Company New Play Festival, Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 319 N. Gay St. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. Info/tickets: 546-4280.

SATURDAY, MARCH 5 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Farragut Presbyterian Church, 209 Jamestowne Blvd. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822. The Bing Brothers featuring Jake Krack, 8 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Tickets: $14, some discounts available. Info/tickets: www.jubileearts.org.

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Parkwest Cardiac Rehab saves lives You might say this particular Mary isn’t quite so contrary, anymore. After successful triple bypass surgery at Parkwest Medical Center in 2014, Mary Mallicote, 73, of Knoxville, was encouraged by her doctor to take part in the Parkwest Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program (CROP) on the campus of Fort Sanders West. Cardiac rehabilitation helps heart patients live well, and it reduces the risk of future cardiac events. Parkwest’s cardiac rehabilitation was one of the first programs to receive national certification by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation for consistent clinical outcomes with heart patients. Even so, Mallicote wasn’t sold on the idea, and after her first visit she still had reservations, to say the least. “I thought they must be crazy!” Mallicote says. She couldn’t believe she was expected to come back every week for monitored exercise, and she thought the level of exercise she was being asked to do couldn’t possibly be helping. “I was so weak I could barely walk!” It’s not uncommon for a patient to have that kind of response at the start of rehabilitation. After the physical strain of a heart procedure and the time lost during the hospital stay and recovery, the idea of spending weeks in a rehab program can be hard to accept. Looking back, Mallicote says the most difficult part of rehabilitation was forcing herself to return, time and time again. “I only went because my doctor told me to,” she says. So it was with great reluctance, and maybe even a little disdain, that Mallicote faithfully attended those first nutrition classes, and took part in prescribed exercise at

After pushing through her initial doubts about cardiac rehabilitation, Mary Mallicote now says she feels better than she did 20 years ago.

CROP. She listened to lessons about the healing power of exercise, and about how the foods she ate could make positive changes inside her body, much like a natural medicine. It all started to make sense at

some point and after a while the disdain turned into dedication, and the reluctance turned into rejuvenation. The big turning point came about six weeks into the program when she suddenly

realized how far she’d come. “I began to feel a little better,” she says, “and every time I’d leave I’d feel a little better than I had been before.” She began to feel better about the program, too. She found some spiritual significance in what an exercise physiologist told her about how exercise affects every organ, cell, tissue, ligament, muscle, artery and vein of the body. “ That ’s seven things, and the word ‘seven’ in the Bible means p e r f e c t i o n ,” Mallicote says. “I began to feel that in my organs and my body.” As her physical strength increased, the exercises became easier, and she started to find she didn’t miss sugar and salt as much as she used to. Eventually, the program made such a difference that her doctor reduced the potency of one of her blood pressure medications from 100 milligrams to 50. Mallicote was released from cardiac rehabilitation a long time ago, but she has decided to take advantage of an option which allows anyone to use the CROP facility for exercise at a minimal cost.

“By the time I was through with the classes and came off a heart monitor, I knew I was going to be a lifer here,” Mallicote says with a laugh. There is solid science behind what happens in CROP, but there’s also an element of simple common sense. Asking patients to be part of a structured program breeds accountability. Most patients who complete the program readily admit that if they’d taken rehabilitation into their own hands at home, they never would have made as many changes, been as consistent or worked as hard. Mallicote heartily agrees. “You have to show up to get results,” she says. “At home, you may not show up. You might just sit on the couch.” On days when she doesn’t feel like going to CROP, Mallicote says she chooses to push her feelings aside, and “remember the truth.” That truth is the fact that making the extra effort to take care of herself is giving Mallicote a better quality of life, every day. Mallicote is so sold on the program that she now refers to the CROP facility as “heaven’s healing room,” and calls the people who work there “God’s agents.” She says no matter what kind of day she’s having, or what sort of attitude she shows up with, the staff is always professional, courteous and compassionate. “I have come through a stroke, lung surgery and a bypass, and I’m in better shape now than I was before, because of this place,” Mallicote says. “I feel better now than I did 20 years ago!” For information about cardiopulmonary rehabilitation through Parkwest Medical Center, call 865-531-5560, or visit treatedwell.com/cardiacrehab.

Heart attacks and women According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, heart disease kills 1 out of 4 women in the United States. Heart attacks and their aftermath tend to be more deadly in women. More women than men die within a year of having a heart attack. This may happen because women are generally older than men when they suffer heart attacks. Also, women don’t respond as well as men to the treatments usually prescribed during or after a heart attack. For many women, a heart attack may feel like a strange discomfort in the back or some other sign that is easy to ignore instead of crushing chest pain. When women do go to the hospital, health care providers may miss the diagnosis of heart attack because the symptoms are not clear. Without a definite diagnosis, a woman may be sent home thinking that her symptoms don’t mean anything serious. Studies confirm that heart disease may differ in women in ways that health care providers may not realize. Heart disease in many

women doesn’t occur from obvious blockages in arteries as it does in men. Instead, for women, plaque often spreads evenly along the artery wall or in the smaller arteries. These areas are hidden from an angiogram, the standard imaging test that measures blood flow in the big arteries.

Warning signs Women are more likely to have “non-classic” heart attack symptoms than men. Still, health care providers note, unexplained jaw, shoulder, back or arm pain can also signal a man’s heart attack even when the classic crushing chest pain is absent. These are the most common warning signals for heart attack: ■ Pain or discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back ■ Chest discomfort with sweating ■ Pain that spreads from the chest to the arm, neck or jaw

■ Shortness of breath, tiredness or upset stomach. These are particularly common in women. If you are at risk for heart disease and have any of these symptoms, seek medical attention, up to and including calling 911, immediately. Time is a crucial factor in a heart attack because the longer the blockage remains untreated, the more heart muscle will die. Also, drugs that break down blockage in the arteries must be given within the first few hours.

Check your blood pressure Before menopause, for instance, a systolic reading (the upper number) of more than 120 on your blood pressure reading seems to show you face an added risk, studies have found. Experts recommend that women have their blood pressure checked any time they go to a health care provider, including visits to an OB/ GYN provider. High blood pressure is one of a

cluster of symptoms called metabolic syndrome that also includes high cholesterol, high triglycerides (another type of blood fat), insulin resistance and obesity. Any woman found to have microvascular disease, metabolic syndrome and other heart disease risk factors needs treatment. This often means medication, but with mildly elevated numbers, lifestyle changes like regular exercise and losing weight may help. Talk with your health care provider about your target LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, HDL (“good”) cholesterol and triglycerides levels. For women with high cholesterol, high blood pressure or diabetes, medication is a must to help prevent heart disease. Exercise and diet are still impor tant, but are secondary. Prev e nt i n g

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or controlling heart disease may mean making changes in the way you live. A healthy heart requires a personal action plan. But where do you begin? A complete medical checkup is a sensible first step, especially if you have many risk factors. Your health care provider can tell if you have cardiovascular disease or its risk factors, and if so, help you with a practical treatment plan. Even if you don’t have any risk factors now, you can discuss ways to lessen your chances of developing them.

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