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Heska Amuna Rabbi Alon Ferency was initially skeptical when his wife, Karen, invited him to attend a Zumba class at the West Side YMCA. “It sounded lame,” he recalls. “But I like to dance, so I tried it.”

Meet the rabbi during this week’s Coffee Break.

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Are Vols doomed?

Sherlock Holmes once said it is a serious blunder to theorize before gathering data.

The great detective, tweed cap atop, pipe in hand, found investigations cluttered and complicated by witnesses who got all excited and twisted facts to fit what they had already decided.

Those who believe Tennessee football is doomed to mediocrity or worse should consider Sherlock’s wisdom.

➤ See Marvin West’s tale on page A-5 NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ

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Kno Knoxville Green will h hold a Holland d daffodil sale and g giveaway 10 a.m. t 4 p.m. Saturto day, d Feb.23, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, at Windsor Square shopping center, Kingston Pike at North Seven Oaks Dr., adjacent to Rookies Sports Bar. Each person attending will be given 15 free daffodils, and children will get free daffodils as well.

Four varieties of daffodils are for sale, including Dutch Master and mixed daffodils.

Proceeds will be used to plant additional daffodils along Pellissippi Parkway and to support other projects of Knoxville Green, which was founded by the late Maria Compere who passed away on Jan. 24 at age 97. Approximately 2 million daffodils have already been planted on the Parkway, including 60,000 planted during 2012.

Pond Gap repairs Don’t be alarmed if you see a small army of workers in and around Pond Gap Elementary School this Saturday. It’s area Rotary Club members volunteering for World Rotary Day.

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February 18, 2013

School with no name

takes shape

By Wendy Smith

Families of students zoned to attend the new southwest sector elementary school filled the gym at West Valley Middle School last week to meet the school’s principal, Susan Davis, and learn more about the school’s status.

Its name is one of several unknowns, but other important details are emerging. There will be a safety patrol and a student council, and several child care facilities are in place to serve students, Davis said.

Even without a name, the school has a website, which can be found at www.knoxschools.org as Southwest Sector Elementary School. Davis’s bio and construction photos are on the website, and other information will be added as it becomes available.

Teachers from feeder schools were given details of the selection process as the first step of hiring teachers for the new school, said Dr. Kathy Sims, who heads the Human Resources Department for Knox County Schools. The number of teachers pulled from each feeder school will depend on how many students each school will lose, and those numbers are changing as grandfathering requests are submitted, Sims said. She expects to have staffing for the new school completed by June 1.

Rising 5th graders and their school-aged siblings, including rising kindergartners, who are zoned for the new school can apply for a grandfathering transfer to remain at their current school. Transfer applications are available through Parent Portal or at www.transfers. knoxschools.org. All requests for grandfather transfers will be honored. The application deadline is Monday, Feb. 18.

Doug Dillingham, supervisor of facilities and new construction

for Knox County Schools, said the school will be ready for students next fall, but perhaps not 100 percent complete.

Parents asked about a fence between the school and the shopping center, and he said that a wroughtiron fence similar to the one at West High School is planned to be in keeping with the Northshore Town Center development. He also said a traffic light is expected to be installed at the Northshore Drive entrance to the school.

Gail Byard, who heads the school system’s technology department, said the school’s technology would be one of the last things installed, so it will be “the latest and greatest.”

The new building will have the infrastructure to support one-to-one computing, and the school will be

Rising 4th grader Christina Tarantino and her mother, Lisa, meet Christina’s future principal, Susan Davis. Christina is excited about attending the county’s newest elementary school. ‘Everybody’s new, so it’s not that scary,’ she says. Photo by Wendy Smith

able to offer online assessments by the 2014-2015 school year.

Parents asked if each classroom would have a SMART board.

Byard said yes, to the extent that the construction budget could stretch that far.

Dr. Rick Grubb, who heads KCS transportation, said most bus stops for the new school would stay the same, but pick-up and drop-off times would change. Parents with questions can call him directly at 594-1550.

Davis, who was previously prin-

cipal at Cedar Bluff Intermediate School, said she is thrilled at the opportunity to serve as principal at the new school.

Parents can expect her to have an open door policy and hire highly qualified, motivated teachers. Students can expect to be nurtured and have the opportunity to excel academically, she said.

Rising 5th graders will be given the task of making decisions regarding the school’s culture.

“I want to see what’s important to them,” said Davis.

Rogero, Council launch budget talks The city’s budget process got underway last week as Mayor Madeline Rogero and City Council members held their annual budget retreat to discuss the mid-year financial report and to begin developing a framework for the 2013-14 budget.

Rogero gave a brief overview of her administration’s progress.

“The budget reflects the vision

and goals of our city. We remain committed to the vision of building a greener city, a lively downtown, stronger neighborhoods, a high quality of life, and growing businesses and jobs,” Rogero said.

Finance Director Jim York said revenues and expenses for the current year are largely in line with forecasts. Local-option sales tax figures are running a little under

projections, but there have been gains in real property taxes and an uptick in business taxes.

The mid-year budget report is on the city’s website.

Rogero said city departments have been implementing ways to save tax money and improve services. Among those measures are using city staff to do maintenance after events at the Civic Coliseum

instead of hiring outside vendors; reorganizing public service staff in key locations to strengthen operations; and having staffers in the 311 Call Center make follow-up calls to customers for feedback to improve efficiency.

The next step in the budget process is the mayor’s budget hearings March 20-22. Rogero will present her budget on April 26.

Bearden Middle wins tournament in OT

By Theresa Edwards After going into overtime with the basketball game tied 3434, the Bearden Middle School Bruins steamed ahead with determination, beating Karns Middle School 48-39 for the championship.

“I am so proud of our boys for fighting through adversity to win tonight. They have done great all year long,” said coach Ben Zorio.

“The courage they showed tonight was tremendous.

“Key players made key plays.

Dawson Anderson sent the game into overtime (with his basket at less than 20 seconds left, tying the

score).

“Zach Harshey, Tony Scott, and all the 8th-graders did great.”

Bearden Middle ended the season with an overall record of 22-1.

This is the team’s second Knox County championship in the past three years and their third straight appearance in the Knox County championship game.

After a first round bye, Bearden defeated Halls, Farragut and finally Karns to win the championship.

Karns won over previously undefeated Powell to earn the spot in the final game against Bearden.

Bearden Middle wins it all Dawson Anderson (left) and Zach Harshey (right) are named to the alltournament team while Tony Scott (center) is named tournament MVP after Bearden Middle School defeated Karns 48-39 in overtime to win the county championship. More photos see A3.

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Coffee Break with

Definitely, someone living; otherwise, wouldn’t that be talking to a zombie?

Seriously, probably Jimi Hendrix.

Other than your parents, who has had the biggest influence on your life?

My maternal grandfather.

I still can’t quite get the hang of ‌Â

Alon Ferency

Heska Amuna Rabbi Alon Ferency was initially skeptical when his wife, Karen, invited him to attend a Zumba class at the West Side YMCA with her. “It sounded lame,� he recalls. “But I like to dance, so I tried it.�

Karen, who recently gave birth to the couple’s second son, Avishai, is looking forward to returning to Danielle McKellar’s popular Zumba class, where Alon is now a regular. “I like it because it’s like going to a club for people with kids – it’s at 9 a.m. and there’s day care,� he says.

He may be new to Zumba, but he isn’t new to fitness.

He also plays league soccer and takes yoga classes.

The family, which also includes son Elhanan, 2, has been in Knoxville for three years, and Alon says East Tennessee reminds him of his Massachusetts home.

He’s happy here, he says, and he enjoys the social perks that come with being a rabbi. “No one tries to convert me.�

Enjoy this Coffee Break with Alon Ferency.

What is your favorite quote from TV or a movie?

I stand on the hill Not for a thrill but for a breath of a fresh kill Never mind the man who contemplates Doing away with license plates He stands alone anyway Baking the cookies of discontent By the heat of a laundromat vent Leaving his soul. . .

Leaving his soul parting waters Under the medulla oblongata of. . .

Mankind. – Billy Bob Thornton, “Sling Blade�

What are you guilty of?

Only crimes for which the statute of limitations has long expired.

Lingering. I’m a type A northeasterner, and I’m used to ending a meeting quickly. Here, people like to stick around to chat.

What is the best present you ever received?

My sons.

What is the best advice your mother gave you?

dancing with my sons to my hip-hop or R&B channels while we get breakfast ready.

“That other boy was very good in your play.�

What are you reading currently?

Unfortunately, I don’t read novels as much as I’d like to. I’m making slow progress on Andrew Solomon’s “Far from the Tree,� a longish book that addresses the many differences between parents and children. I enjoyed Nate Silver’s “The Signal and the Noise,� which was about “big data,� and read like a good Malcolm Gladwell collection with more math.

What was your most embarrassing moment?Â

What is your social media of choice? I have fun with FaceBook, but really, I still enjoy long walk-and-talks on the Third Creek Greenway.

What is the worst job you have ever had?

Tied: a cashier at a supermarket (on your feet all day, without meaningful human conversation) and roofing (on your feet all day, while scared to death).

What was your favorite Saturday morning cartoon?

I’m expecting it to come soon, when my two-year-old repeats some off-color remark of mine to his teachers or my congregants.

“Dungeons and Dragons� – I was glad someone turned my favorite game into a cartoon. Although it had almost nothing to do with the game, it was a point of pride.

What are the top things on your bucket list?Â

What irritates you?

Skydiving, visiting the Philippines and Iceland, learning Yiddish, and getting certified as a yoga instructor.

What is one word others often use to describe you?

Smiling. My eyes seem to shine like fresh pennies, even if I’m sad. It’s a mixed blessing: it keeps me buoyant, but people often can’t tell when something’s troubling me.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

My nose.

Complacency or entitlement.

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

I’ve been really into India Cuisine at Downtown West lately.

What is your greatest fear?

Failure.

If you could do one impulsive thing, what would it be?

Tell someone off. Really, I’m too polite and afraid to anger other people.

What is your favorite material possession?

What is your passion?Â

Recently, a Squeezebox Internet radio, through which I listen to my Pandora channels. I like waking up to solo classical guitar, listening to stand-up comics like Richard Jeni or Hannibal Buress while I make the bed, and

With whom, living or dead, would you most like to have a long lunch?

Music, always.

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Remembering Chuck UT students observed Darwin Day for the 17th year last week, and what was once a one-day celebration of evolution has turned into a multi-day event. This year’s festivities included a

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keynote address from Nobel Prize winner Camille Parmesan and a bassoon concert inspired by Charles Darwin’s last book, “Earthworms.”

Climate change, and how it relates to evolution, was this year’s topic. Matthew Valente, a graduate student in geography, volunteered at an information booth on UT’s pedestrian walkway.

Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere could cause the climate to change so rapidly that animals won’t have time to adapt or move with the climate envelope, he said.

“As a result, we’re likely to see extinctions.”

Ezra Markowitz, a research assistant at Princeton, was another speaker.

He’s a social scientist rather than a climate scientist, and he studies why people believe what they do about climate change.

According to a Yale project on climate change, 70 percent of Americans believe that global warming is

Photographer Dennis Sabo stands with one of his photographic metal prints at the Emporium Center. His work is also at the Art Market Gallery, 422 South Gay Street. Photos by Wendy Smith

Matthew Valente and Phillip Hollingsworth volunteer at the Ezra Markowitz of Princeton Darwin Day booth. Valente is a Ph.D. student in geography, spoke at UT’s Darwin Day last and Hollingsworth is a Ph.D. student in ecology and evolution- week. ary biology. happening. But not everyone feels strongly enough to take action against it, said Markowitz.

The problem is that we’re trying to understand this modern dilemma with our “ancient” minds. We’re only attuned to threats that are immediate, local and visible, he said, and we can’t experience climate change personally.

But sometimes we think we can. More people believe

Bearden Middle wins

three or four “magical” experiences, says professional photographer Dennis Sabo.

He has photographic proof of one of his – an up-close encounter with a six-footwide stingray. He was able to pet the giant ray for 10 minutes after a cautious approach.

Sabo, who lives in Loudon, shared stories of ■ Photography tips his work and tricks of the from a local pro trade during February’s In life, most people have “Time Well Spent” lunch in climate change on warm days, and even those surveyed in a warm room are more likely to believe.

Our scientific opinions are also shaped by other unrelated factors.

“Political groups and identities are a strong predictor of what we believe.”

and learn at the Emporium Center.

He showed seascapes as well as photos taken “topside” to illustrate how line, color, texture and lighting create interest. But the pictures also told the story of his adventurous life, which is just as interesting as his technique.

My favorite was a photo of a school of hammerhead sharks – taken from the ocean floor.

“After 5,200 dives, you’ve had it with damselfish and other things. You need adrenaline,” he said of the encounter.

Sabo’s award-winning work has appeared in numerous books and magazines, and his current focus is fine art abstracts. He also teaches one-on-one camera instruction for all levels. For

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information: Dsabophoto@ gmail.com ■

Now serving volleyball

Heads up – registration is now open for the city of Knoxville’s new adult coed indoor volleyball leagues.

The season begins March 3 and ends on April 28, followed by a May tournament.

The cost is $20 per person, and there are four different leagues. Practice will be held at the Cumberland Estates, Deane Hill and Richard Leake recreation centers.

Registration closes Friday, Feb. 22, at 4 p.m. An organizational meeting for team captains is 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the John T. O’Connor Center.

Info: www.eteamz.com/cokathletics or 215-1424.

BEARDEN NOTES ■ Downtown Speakers Club meets 11:45 a.m. every Monday at TVA West Towers, ninth floor, room 225. Currently accepting new members. Info: Jerry Adams, 202-0304.

■ UT Toastmasters Club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Knoxville Convention Center on Henley Street in room 218.

Currently accepting new members. Info: Sara Martin, 6034756.

■ West Knox Lions Club meets 6:30 p.m. each first and third Monday at Sullivan’s in Franklin Square, 9648 Kingston Pike.

■ West Knoxville Kiwanis Club meets 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Shoney’s on Walker Springs Road.

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Bearden Middle School basketball team wins the Knox County championship. Shown are (front) Johnny McHenry, Sam Higdon, Thomas Harper; (2nd row) Cameron Miller, Tyrone Patterson, Logan Cox; (3rd row) Dawson Anderson, Tony Scott, Hunter Green, Isaiah Keeter, Cal Cook; (back) Patrick Moffatt, Zach Harshey and coach Ben Zorio. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

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■ Cindy Walker, treasurer of the Knox County Democratic Party and wife of former state senate candidate Randy Walker, is also seeking to be Democratic Party chair when state Rep. Gloria Johnson steps aside at the upcoming Democratic convention (in addition to the three persons mentioned in last week’s column).

■ The original Emancipation Proclamation, which President Lincoln signed on Jan. 1, 1863, and which ended slavery in the USA, is on exhibit in Nashville at the Tennessee State Museum. (This writer is chair of the commission which operates the museum). In her role on the National Archives Foundation, Honey Alexander, former First Lady of Tennessee, was instrumental in bringing the document to Tennessee as part of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. On Feb. 11, a gala opening reception was held in Nashville when Gov. Bill Haslam officially opened the exhibit.

The cost of hosting the Proclamation was underwritten by several companies including Pilot Travel Centers of Knoxville.

Attending from Knoxville were Jim and Natalie Haslam, attorney Bernard Bernstein and wife Barbara, former Mayor Daniel

Brown and wife Cathy, state Reps. Joe Armstrong, Gloria Johnson and Ryan Haynes, school board member Gloria Deathridge, and Mayor Tim Burchett.

Also attending was former Knoxville First Lady Mary Pat Tyree, who now lives in Nashville. Bo Roberts, who played a pivotal role in the 1982 Knoxville World’s Fair, attended along with U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper and former Nashville Mayor Dick Fulton.

Tennessee Transportation Commissioner John Schroer also attended and told this writer that the decision on whether the South Knoxville Parkway is a go or no-go is probably three months away.

■ The West Knox Republican Club had one of its largest meetings ever on Feb. 11 at the Red Lobster on Kingston Pike. Heated discussions occurred between those who wanted UT thirdyear law student Alexander Waters to be elected vice president of the club and those opposed.

The house was packed.

Initially it was a contest between Waters and former legislative candidate Gary Loe, who withdrew right before the vote. Then 6th District Republican State Committeewoman Sally Absher contested Waters.

But she was too late to overcome his lead and lost decisively. The outcome was 59 for Waters and 19 for Absher.

Waters comes from a long line of Republicans.

His parents are Knoxville attorney John B. Waters III and civic activist Beth Waters.

■ Mayor Rogero hosts area citizens in a forum on disabilities this Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park. The forum is part of Plan East Tennessee found at www. planeasttn.org/. Some staunch political conservatives have suggested these regional meetings are part of Agenda 21 pushed by the United Nations.

GOSSIP AND LIES ■ Tempest in a Tea Party?

That’s what some Republicans are saying about the recent kerfuffle at the West Knox Republican Club. One officeholder said it was a good day for the GOP as the Tea Party element was rebuffed.

■ Sen. Lamar Alexander probably forgot how Gov. Lamar Alexander and his appointees to the board of directors nudged UT tuition upward.

In a statement last week, Sen. Alexander said colleges must hold down costs.

■ Jim McIntyre finds himself in a dilemma. How to change the subject from school security to school technology is his newest challenge. And he can count on his “friends” in the mayor’s office and on county commission to keep talking security.

■ Kroger finds itself in the catbird’s seat in its quest to fill land along Beaver Creek for a new store. The land is within the city limits, while all the neighbors are in the county.

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A-4 • FEBRUARY 18, 2013 • BEARDEN SHOPPER-NEWS

Kane, Brooks defend Virtual Academy Maybe it’s unfair to pick on a rookie, but if there was a Dumbest Question of the Day award in the Tennessee General Assembly, Rep. Roger Kane of Karns would have a brand-new plaque for his wall.

His question came during a discussion of Rep. Mike Stewart’s bill to cut off state funds to for-profit, online schools. Stewart accused K12 Inc. – the Virginia-based corporation that runs the Tennessee Virtual Academy – of sucking up millions of Tennessee tax dollars while being insufficiently accountable for poor performance.

Stewart suggested that K12 Inc. CEO Ron Packard, whose salary was $3.9 million last year, should be required to come to Nashville to explain why his company’s services are a good deal for Tennesseans.

Kane’s response was to declare Packard’s salary none of our business: “Why should we care what they pay their CEO?” Stewart, who grew up in Knoxville, said, in essence, that Tennessee taxpayers are helping to pay Packard’s salary and deserve answers.

Duh. The Tennessee Virtual Academy was created on a party line vote in 2011 dur-

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ing the waning days of the legislative session (always a dangerous time in Nashville).

It was rushed into operation within a matter of weeks, and is run by Union County Public Schools for reasons that have never been made explicitly clear.

(But for every $4,400 per pupil in state dollars that travel through the Union County till, 4 percent or $176 stays with the county.)

The Virtual Academy enrolled just under 1,800 students from all over the state in grades K-8 last year.

Despite glowing reviews from numerous parents, it delivered test results in the bottom 11 percent on Tennessee Value Added Assessment tests.

The news hit with a thud shortly before the beginning of the current school year. Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman labeled TNVA’s performance “demonstrably poor,” and “unacceptable.”

Republicans took a defensive posture (see Roger

Kane and Harry Brooks) and Democrats went on the attack (see Mike Stewart and Gloria Johnson).

On Tuesday, some 20 TNVA teachers took the day off and headed to Nashville to oppose Stewart’s bill, begging questions about online substitute teachers.

One 6th-grade teacher, Summer Shelton of Knoxville, defended her employer: “I’ve never seen a more dynamic curriculum,” she said.

“I believe in this school.”

She said she has autistic students and students who cannot cope with being part of a large classroom who have thrived for the first time while under TNVA instruction.

“We can’t deny our parents the right to choose this option for their kids … I am requesting that you give us a chance …”

Stewart has a long list of indictments of K12 Inc., which has been in hot water in several states for results similar to those it has logged in Tennessee. He attempted to have Rep. Gloria Johnson speak to the issue, but was shot down by committee chair Rep. Harry Brooks, who sponsored the 2011 virtual education bill and is carrying an administration bill that amounts to a mild kick in the butt com-

pared to Stewart’s nuclear option.

The Brooks bill was approved and moves on to the full committee. Stewart’s bill failed on a voice vote (Kane’s status was “present, not voting.”).

At the Education Committee meeting that same day, officials from the Putman County school system, which pioneered virtual education in Tennessee, talked about their VITAL (Virtual Instruction to Accentuate Learning) program, which they said has a 93 percent success rate and offers dual enrollment and advanced placement classes along with remedial and enrichment classes.

(Numerous legislators have told us that they thought they were voting for the Putnam County model, not for an out-of-state, forprofit corporation.)

They were careful, however, to distinguish their program from TNVA, without mentioning its name: “We wanted to have our virtual program led by the district – not somebody coming in from outside telling us what to do, and we’re not going out looking for students outside Putnam County,” said Dr. Jerry Boyd, director of Putnam County Schools.

What makes an effective teacher?

You never forget a favorite teacher. Mine was Mrs. Fugua. She taught 6th grade at Linden Elementary School in Oak Ridge, and it didn’t take her long to figure me out. By the spring of that year, I was skipping class to work on a scrapbook for then-President Jimmy Carter, who apparently visited Oak Ridge back in 1978.

Maybe my test scores went up that year because I was engaged, or maybe I missed important lessons while I was bopping around town taking pictures for the president. All I know is that Mrs. Fuqua made me feel important, which was invaluable to me, as it is to most kids.

These days, we like to weigh and measure everything in our efforts to achieve maximum results, so it’s not surprising that researchers from the state Department of Education felt compelled to shake the data from the 2011-12 school year to see what would fall out. But the results are surprising: research concludes that neither experience nor advanced degrees makes teachers more effective, as measured by TVAAS (Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System) evaluations.

TVAAS measures academic growth over time.

I sought a local reaction to these findings, which were presented to the state

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Board of Education at the beginning of the month. Dr. John Bartlett, principal of Bearden High School, the largest school in the county, shared his thoughts.

Student achievement is driven by instructional practices in the classroom, and new teachers are as capable of good teaching as experienced teachers, he said. But he’s concerned that such research could be

used to say that experience shouldn’t factor into teacher pay.

It’s important that experienced teachers don’t feel undervalued, he said, because they play a critical role in retaining new teachers through mentoring.

The study might also suggest that teacher pay should be based on test results. A potential problem is that teachers might become hesitant to teach lower-level students, he says.

“High test scores is one indicator of effective teachers, but it’s not the only one.

Relationships with students in the classroom, relationships built with the community and the lifetime success of the students are others.”

The proposed 2013 Knox County Schools budget will expand APEX, the district’s strategic compensation program for teachers. It rewards teachers for good instructional practices in the classroom, leadership and service in high needs schools, as well as student growth and achievement.

It also reflects input from teachers and administrators throughout the county.

As the time draws near for adopotion of the new school budget, let’s not get distracted by numbers that may have been crunched for reasons other than the improvement of our schools.

Effective teachers, like Mrs. Fugua, can’t be interpreted by a bar graph.

Briggs blasts Campfield’s Lakeshore bill

By Betty Bean Richard Briggs was packing for a trip to Washington, D.C., to attend a meeting of the American Medical Association’s Political Advocacy Committee when he heard about state Sen. Stacey Campfield’s bill to force the sale of the former Lakeshore Mental Health Institute’s campus to the highest bidder instead of allowing the city of Knoxville to expand Lakeshore Park.

The city and the Lake-

shore Park Foundation have been proceeding with park expansion since the state closed the mental health hospital last summer.

Briggs, a heart surgeon and county commissioner who plans to oppose Campfield in the 2014 Republican Primary, doesn’t think much of the bill.

“We don’t need know-italls in Nashville deciding what to do with our land without any input from those of us who live here,” Briggs said, contrasting

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“We got input from the neighborhood and local government before we transferred public property to private hands,” Briggs said. “The least you can do is talk to the people who live here.”

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Steward of the wild things Rabbit tobacco

By Libby Morgan

A young Tennessee Wildlife Resources officer has settled in with this family to take care of our area’s beloved public land, the 24,444 acres of Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Area.

Dustin McCubbins became area manager for Chuck Swan in 2011 and moved into the manager’s residence near the entrance to the peninsula, which lies inside the confluence of the Powell and Clinch Rivers on Norris Lake.

His around-the-clock job calls for him to juggle many issues, all focused on conservation. He is an ambassador, a police officer, a farmer, a biologist, a wildlife and hunting expert, a dozer operator, a shooting range overseer and on the day we visited, an excellent tour guide.

McCubbins’ obvious enthusiasm for “his� area produced a running commentary on the maintenance of the 1,100 acres of open spaces that are designed to provide wildlife with food and cover.

He, two technicians and a few volunteers look after more than 400 fields, rotating crops of milo, corn, soybeans and clover not only for the animals, but to sustain the health of the soil for future crops.

Currently, attracting quail is an important initiative.

Wheat, millet and sunflowers are being planted in target areas for quail and doves.

The team must also keep an eye on invasive species such as kudzu and bicolor lespedeza, which will crowd out the preferred plants.

Their efforts in certain areas mesh with the forestry service’s timber harvests and studies being conducted by UT’s agricultural and forestry departments.

McCubbins is a turkey hunter and is involved with the National Wild Turkey Foundation, founded in 1973. Efforts nationwide have brought the wild turkey population from near extinction in the early 1900s to a sustainable level, and NWTF has become an active partner in turkey recovery.

Lately the turkey population at Chuck Swan has dipped somewhat. Studies are underway to understand why.

Conservation strategies at Chuck Swan that benefit one species build the health of the whole ecosystem. Regulated hunting is an integral part of the big picture.

Records of deer kills over the past 20 years show the deer are getting larger, but less numerous.

This is a good thing, says McCubbins. “When we record the number and weights of the game harvests of Chuck Swan, this provides us critical information about the success of our work.

The deer in Chuck Swan weren’t getting the opportunity to grow large because of the competition for food and other factors.

Now we know our deer are living longer, becoming healthier and the population is nearer to our goals. “We want to welcome everyone to come and enjoy Chuck Swan for hiking, horseback riding, camping, hunting, shooting, exploring. But we want people to pay attention to the rules. “No one is allowed in our caves, because someone’s clothes or shoes may carry ‘white-nose syndrome,’ deadly to bats. “Non-hunters cannot

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Dustin McCubbins stands at Mossy Creek Spring in the heart of Chuck Swan. Photos by Libby Morgan come in the area during scheduled hunts. Coming up we have turkey hunts Thursday through Saturday mornings until 1 p.m. from March 28 to May 9, so if somebody wants to hunt for morels, they’ve got the whole rest of the week to do it. “Camping is only allowed in designated areas and it’s all primitive camping. At this time we don’t have horse camping. Access from the lakeshore is fine, but only for day use. “Public access is sunrise to sunset, year ’round,� says McCubbins.

Keeping an eye on almost 40 square miles of land with 120 miles of shoreline is a big job.

We asked McCubbins what the rest of us can do to help. “I can always use volunteers, but more importantly, just get the word out that we have a beautiful resource out here that needs to be enjoyed by people who don’t want to abuse it. “And if you’re lucky, you might be rewarded by spying a bald eagle from one of the two nests we know we have on Chuck Swan. Or maybe that bear we saw last year will pass through again.�

Experimentation seems to be one of the innate conditions of one’s adolescence and early teen years.

While it creates a valuable learning experience, it can also be quite detrimental if channeled in the wrong direction. And experimentation with drugs, and particularly prescription drugs, is one of those misguided directions.

When I was growing up, drugs were something your physician wrote you a prescription for and your parents took it to the drug store to be filled.

In fact, our Concord village physician often carried a supply of the most common drugs in his physician’s case and dispensed them in a small envelope with the directions on how to take them. I cannot remember any teenager in the village abusing drugs, and I doubt that such use would have ever been considered.

But I have to admit that we did have some vices. Probably the most prevalent one was smoking rabbit tobacco.

It was a vile-smelling, whitelooking leaf that grew wild in fields.

After you smoked a few roll-your-owns, it took about a month before you could taste food again.

Like marijuana growers today, we had all the areas where it grew staked out and harvested every week or so.

Unfortunately, smoking rab-

bit tobacco often led to smoking real cigarettes, which are as addictive as some wellknown drugs.

The availability of alcoholic beverages was quite limited in Old Concord, but one of our gang found a recipe for “home brew� and we decided to give it a try. We gathered the ingredients – yeast, malt, sugar, etc. – and a large 20 gallon crock.

We mixed it up according to directions, covered it with a cloth and let it ferment for a couple of weeks. Finally, the day came when it was time to sample our concoction.

When the cloth cover was removed and I had my first look at the home brew, I knew it was not a drink to which I would ever become addicted.

We either got the proportions or ingredients wrong, because after about half a glass I concluded that a Pepsi or RC Cola was a much better choice. I cannot remember what happened to the rest of the brew, but the rest of our gang shared my opinion.

Certainly living in a rural area where the availability of smoking material or alcohol was either limited or nonexistent reduced the temptation to experiment with addictive substances.

But in more urban areas such experimentation actually created a drug culture.

Living in Washington, D.C., during the late 1960s and ear-

ly 1970s, I observed firsthand the drug culture that was so prevalent during those Vietnam War years.

Of course, rabbit tobacco was replaced with another weed called marijuana, and a new substance called LSD took the place of prescription drugs.

There were always antiwar demonstrations near the White House or on Capitol Hill during those years, and you could almost get high on marijuana just by walking through the crowd.

But the effects of LSD are more serious because it causes hallucinations.

I had the misfortune to be present when a young girl did a swan dive off the 22nd story of our high-rise apartment building. Her friends said she thought she could fly.

Smoking rabbit tobacco and drinking home brew never had a lasting effect on the kids in Old Concord. Most enjoyed productive careers.

But I often wondered what long-term effect the drug culture had on those who lived in urban areas.

While many were able to put it behind them and became leaders in business, government and universities, others did not kick the habit and are either no longer with us or live a lifestyle not too different from the one they created for themselves four decades ago.

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World Marriage Celebration

By Theresa Edwards All Saints Catholic Church at 620 North Cedar Bluff Road invited parish couples celebrating milestone anniversaries and those married more than 50 years to a World Marriage Celebration.

Couples gathered in the church where the Rev. Michael Woods chatted with many of them about how they met and how many years they have been married. He brought a message on the importance of marriage as presented in the Bible, and gave a special blessing. Each couple renewed their wedding vows.

Everyone then enjoyed The Rev. John Appiah, associa buffet dinner, wedding ate pastor, and The Rev. Micake, a toast and dancing chael Woods, pastor. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com in the parish hall.

“This year 126 couples came,” said coordinator Patti Gibson.

The Rev. Michael Woods talks with Cyril and Carol Henke, who have been married 53 years. To their left are Tom and Angela Jostes, their son-in-law and daughter, celebrating their 20th anniversary.

Bob and Harriet Stansfield celebrate 62 years of marriage.

Answering the call to love

By Wendy Smith When the director of Knoxville Leadership Foundation’s Amachi program spoke at Second Presbyterian Church several years ago, Catherine Beals felt a call. Amachi matches mentors with children who have a parent in jail, and Catherine thought it sounded like something she could do.

Her two sons were grown, and her husband had passed away, but she was still caring for her mother. When her mother

died a year and a half later at the age of 111, she was the oldest person in the state. Catherine was ready to answer the call.

She became a mentor to a 7th-grade girl. The first time she went to the girl’s home, she was nervous about driving into the Western Heights neighborhood.

“Now everyone in the area knows my car,” says Catherine. “I’m just part of the family.”

During that first visit, Catherine was scared to

Get a move on Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you … and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.

(Genesis 12: 1, 2b)

Her name means “delight,” and I have always said that she is well and truly named. My daughter Eden is smart and funny, talented and good.

And she is moving.

She left home after high school, went to college in Memphis, then worked awhile before putting herself through graduate school in Greensboro, N.C. When she left home for Memphis, her big sister Jordan was already there, and when she ventured

into grad school, one of her buddies from college days had gone ahead of her, blazing the trail and providing a built-in friend.

Now, however, she is taking a job with a music festival in Vail, Colo., (I know, I know – life is tough! What a dream job!), and as much as she wanted the gig, she is face to face with the fact that she is heading into the unknown.

She has not even met (face to face, at any rate) the person who hired her!

death – and so was her mentee. But she took the girl to her house, and a relationship was born. They played games and went to the movies. A few months later, the girl’s younger sister became Catherine’s second mentee.

She took the girls to UT sporting events and out to dinner. She tried to teach them to play tennis.

“I didn’t have much luck there,” Catherine says with a chuckle.

She also taught the girls about life. She helped them

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No longer an easy fivehour drive from family, no longer in or near her beloved Southern mountains, no longer among dear friends she made in North Carolina. She is heading out, alone, into the unknown.

I think of Abraham (and Sarah!) who obeyed the command to “Go!” I think of all the men and women who boarded frail, small ships and crossed oceans to come to a New World.

I think of families who packed everything they could cram into Conestoga

There is hope in statistical data Sherlock Holmes once said it is a serious blunder to theorize before gathering data.

The great detective, tweed cap atop, pipe in hand, found investigations cluttered and complicated by witnesses who got all excited and twisted facts to fit what they had already decided.

Those who believe Tennessee football is doomed to mediocrity or worse should consider Sherlock’s wisdom.

Columbo, Jessica Fletcher, Magnum and Sergeant Friday probably had the same concept – just the facts, please.

Derek A. Jordan, UT graduate, Tullahoma land surveyor, law student and football fan, has more than enough facts to move the Volunteers from the deep despair of darkness into bright sunshine.

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His statistical methodology says teams, with decent coaching, almost always produce results in direct proportion to the four-year average of talent.

Got that? It’s about the recruiting, stupid.

Jordan, a busy worker and thinker, invested enough time to study 122 teams playing NCAA upper-division football.

He uses the four most recent years of Rivals.com recruiting evaluations to determine expectations.

His research goes back to 2002.

He found that 60 to 70

percent of on-field results followed form. Teams with the best players won the games.

When predictions strayed, up or down, he focused on the coaches.

Ah ha, some regularly produced better results than team talent projected. And some, year after year, recruited well but underperformed.

There are those who coach up whatever they can get and excel in organization, strategy and motivation. There are others who manage to lose games they should win.

It may come as a shock to some that the Volunteers, for the past four years, have been higher in talent evaluations than Southeastern Conference standings.

This very minute, factoring in recent signees, Tennessee, using Jordan’s

open savings accounts. She encouraged them to read.

She discouraged them from using drugs and becoming pregnant.

The older sister is now a student at Pellissippi State Community College, and the younger is a senior at Fulton High School. Catherine is now 87. Her formal mentoring relationship with the older sister is over now, but she still sees both girls regularly.

“They are my grandchildren now,” she says.

Like most mentors, Catherine says she’s gotten more out of the relationship than her mentees. She’ll happily recruit anyone who has the heart to be a mentor.

“You will enjoy it. It’s a wonderful opportunity for you, as well as for them, to learn how the world is.

You can’t always live your life within your own cocoon.”

Mentors receive support in the form of quarterly roundtable discussions and training sessions, she says. A recent session focused on the three most important things in the lives of teenagers. Catherine already knew the first one.

“They’re on cellphones a lot,” she says, rolling her eyes – just like a grandmother.

To learn more about the Amachi program, con-

wagons and set off for the far country, not knowing exactly how hard or how high or how long the trail would be.

Eden will be fine. I keep telling her (and myself) that reassuring fact. I have no doubt that she will adjust to living at 9,000 feet above sea level. She will make friends. She will find a church. She will love her job; it involves music, after all! Her colleagues will love her.

The Creator did some of His finest work in Colorado. It is a place of stunning beauty: lofty mountains, clean air and azure skies. I suppose my greatest fear is that she will never want to come back east.

There are plans to be made, decisions to be solidified, possessions to pack (or pass on to someone else), farewells to be

said. The next few weeks will be happy, harried, hurried, tense, exciting, stomach-churning, sad, thrilling.

Most importantly, this is an opportunity. A chance for the adventure of a lifetime. A real coming-of-age.

I don’t worry about Eden. God has offered the opportunity, and Eden will settle in, do a great job, have a fantastic experience.

God will bless her, lead her, guide her, nurture her, strengthen her and use her. The family and friends she leaves behind will miss her, but we will also cheer her on, pray for her, go west to visit her, keep in touch with her and admire her spunk.

Vaya con Dios, mi hija.

Go with God, my daughter.

Like Abram, “You will be a blessing.”

formula, ranks sixth overall in talent, behind Alabama, Florida, Auburn, LSU and Georgia. This time last year it was sixth.

Jordan says, in essence, Tennessee had the talent to go 5-3 in the 2012 SEC race. It went 1-7.

“The Mississippi State and Missouri games are simply unexplainable, for more than one reason.

Vanderbilt beat UT despite a huge dearth in talent.

“Without question, Tennessee under Derek Dooley, was the largest underperforming team in the SEC. Vanderbilt was the highest overperforming team.”

Jordan’s comprehensive number-crunching says better things are about to happen. Think seven victories. Maybe eight!

Those with negative outlooks wonder how that could be. Tennessee attrition has been terrible.

Lane Kiffin’s star-studded roundup evaporated. We failed to sign Vonn Bell.

Four Vols are leaving early for the NFL. The upcoming schedule is at least deadly.

Oregon is out there waiting to squash the orange.

I do believe Derek Jordan is a realist. He is not emotional when he says Butch Jones will make a difference.

“Butch Jones, at Cincinnati, did not perform lower than his talent-based evaluation, and typically was a plus-two-games coach,” said Jordan.

Alas, trouble is traditional for first-year coaches. But, starting right now, there is hope.

Caution: Do not twist the facts. Let there be no mad leaps to ridiculous conclusions. Do not make big bowl reservations. But, we all know numbers do not lie.

Well, not often. I felt a hint of suspicion when I discovered Tennessee and Oregon are almost identical in talent comparison.

Marvin West invites reader reaction.

His address is westwest6@netzero. com.

Catherine Beals, who has been a member of Second Presbyterian Church for almost 50 years, serves as an Amachi mentor. Photo by Wendy Smith tact Knoxville Leadership Foundation at 524-2774.

News from SOS SOS opposes the proposed resolution coming before the Knox County Commission on Feb. 25 which asks the state legislature to change from appointed to elected school superintendents. SOS urges you to contact all commissioners to oppose such legislation by writing commission@knoxcounty.org or by calling 215-2038. Reach individual commissioners at firstname. lastname@knoxcounty. org.

Knox County Board of Education mid-month work session will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, in the first floor ballroom at the Andrew Johnson Building.

Knox County Commission will meet at 1:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25. The meeting agenda includes discussion on both school security and the question of returning to election of school superintendents.

School board members will be in Nashville on Feb. 19-20 to attend a legislative dinner and the Tennessee School Board Association Day on the Hill on Feb. 20, an opportunity for board members to meet with legislators and to attend committee hearings.

Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre will join Knox County Sheriff Jimmy “JJ” Jones and Knoxville Police Chief David Rausch in a community forum on student safety and school security 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at Amherst Elementary School, 5101 Schaad Rd.

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Bearden Elementary School 2nd graders Virginia Downing and Jazlyn Blair tied for first place in the jump rope competition. They each chose a water bottle for their prize.

BEAN Week at Bearden Elementary Students at Bearden Elementary School celebrated BEAN (Bearden Eats Amazingly Nutritiously) Week recently, with a new food item available each day for students to try during lunch.

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“We wanted to ease them into new things with items that were somewhat appealing to them,” said Danielle McKellar, committee chair for BEAN Week.

Monday was cinnamon popcorn day, showing students that you don’t need butter and salt to enjoy the taste of it. Other items on the menu included Greek yogurt with raspberries

and honey and a dried fruit medley. McKellar also planned to introduce the students to Green Drink, a mix of spinach, lemons and other healthy ingredients.

“We may need to call it ‘Hulk Juice’ to get them to try it,” said McKellar.

At the end of the week, parents received a list of the items sampled by the students in case one stood out – in a good way – to their child’s taste buds.

In addition to trying new foods during BEAN week, students also participated in a fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Association.

Paper sneakers were sold to raise money, and students jumped rope and had a dance-off to celebrate.

“We usually raise about $1,500,” said gym teacher Bearden Elementary School kindergartners Calli Franks, Nina Angela Sitzlar. Students Theiss and Whitney Bumbalough said the snap pea crisps they won small prizes during the tried were delicious. Some of their friends disagreed. Photos by competitions including wif- S. Barrett fle balls and water bottles.

Bearden Elementary School 2nd grader Sam Cecil won first place in the jump rope competition and chose a wiffle ball for his prize.

SPORTS NOTES ■ Baseball tournament, open to all – Tball and 6U coach pitch, 8U-14U, and middle school varsity and JV – will be held Friday through Sunday, Feb. 22-24, at Halls Community Park. Info: 992-5504 or hcpsports@msn.com.

SCHOOL NOTES

WVMS 8th graders Tommy Clark and Zach Poling won second place for their project, “The flexibility of rubberized concrete.” They estimate it took two weeks after school each day to finish the project.

Science at West Valley Middle School West Valley Middle school 8th graders Stephen Carlevato and Michael Tarantino won first place in the school’s science fair for their project testing childproof containers. “We both have younger siblings,” said Stephen.

“We’ve seen them easily open ‘childproof’ containers, so we wanted to test their safety.”

Stephen and Michael will compete at the regional competition in April at Thompson-Boling Arena.

West Valley Middle School 8th graders Will Lewis and Derek Wenger (not pictured) tied for third after they trained a mouse for three days to see if it improved its time running through a maze.

The results show a considerable improvement after encouraging the mouse with bites of cheese throughout the maze.

Amelia Vinson dances with her dad, Chris, at the third annual father/daughter prom at Gettysvue Country Club hosted by Andrika Langham.

Photo by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

First Lutheran School ■ A booth will be set up at the Women Today Expo noon-5 p.m. Sunday, March 3, for interested parties to learn about the school’s summer camp “God’s Enchanting Kingdom” to be held May 28.

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WVMS 8th graders Tran Hung, Sean O’Connor, Ryan Feist and Bricen Montgomery tied with Will Lewis for third place. Ryan came up with the idea for the project after noticing how many paper towels his family went through each day. Viva proved to be the most durable paper towel, although it is also the most expensive.

Francescon named Eagle Scout Gettysvue hosts father/daughter prom

■ A youth concert, photography exhibit and reception will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, at Second Presbyterian Church, 2829 Kingston Pike. Student musicians from West High School, Bearden High School, Knoxville Catholic School, Webb School of Knoxville, Episcopal School of Knoxville and Knoxville Montessori School will perform. Art photography by high school student Caroline Trotter will also be on display.

Admission is free. Everyone is invited.

Kevin Francescon attained the rank of Eagle Scout at a ceremony Feb. 3 at St. John Neumann School.

Kevin is the son of Tom and Dawn Phillips Francescon of Knoxville. He is a member of Boy Scout Troop 125, chartered by St. John Neumann Catholic Church.

For his Eagle Scout service project, the Bearden High School junior designed and constructed five target backboards for his NJROTC unit at Bearden High. This will allow the unit to hold shooting competitions at the school. The competitions are a requirement for

■ Kindergarten open house for prospective parents will be held 9-10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22. Info: 594-1360. PTA will meet 10:45-11:45 a.m. each second Wednesday in the library. All parents are encouraged to attend.

West Hills Elementary ■ Box Tops for Education from General Mills’ products and Labels for Education from Campbell’s products are being collected to purchase supplies for the school.

Labels can be dropped off in the silver collection box at the front of the school or can be mailed to: West Hills Elementary School, 409 Vanosdale Drive, Knoxville, TN 37909. Info: email Jill Schmudde at jschmudde@ gmail.com.

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Kevin Francescon a Distinguished Unit. The Bearden High NJROTC has received this recognition for four years.

■ The second annual West Valley Movie Night and Photo Exhibit will be held 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, in the media center. Dr Suess’ “The Lorax” will be shown and student photography will be on display and sold to support the outdoor classroom. Film admission is $5. Concessions will be served. Info/tickets: www.westvalleyms.knoxschools.org.

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Shopper-News Presents Miracle Makers

Gallo gives students a world of knowledge

By Betty Bean When Lou Gallo was growing up in Middletown, N. J., he always liked the idea of being a teacher, but it was hard to imagine since there weren’t any male teachers in his school.

“By the time I got to college I thought I might like to do it, but I also wanted to make money. I was contemplating law school and preparing for the LSAT when I woke up one day and was like, ‘What am I doing?’”

So he took his undergraduate degree from the College of New Jersey and headed south to the University of Tennessee to get a master’s degree in education.

Why UT? “My brother attended UT, and so did several relatives. We were always Vols fans and we were probably the only New Jersey family that went on vacation to the Grand Ole Opry. My mom always liked country music,” he said.

That somewhat random chain of circumstances planted Gallo in Knoxville where he worked his way through school waiting tables at the Italian Market and Grill, and in 1992-93, he spent what he calls the most rewarding year of his young life as a teaching intern at Bearden High School, putting down roots that would allow him to become one of the most acclaimed teachers in the Knox County school system.

In 19 years at West High School, he has been West High, East Tennessee and Knox County Teacher of the Year (2008), and a recipient of a Milken National Educator Award in 2004. Gallo was invited to chaperone four students for 10 days in Japan for the Panasonic Cultural Exchange Program.

He teaches advanced placement and International Baccalaureate European history classes, sponsors the Youth in Government program and engages students in simulations of state and national governments and the United Nations.

He is on the leadership team that develops curriculum, in-service days and exit tests for Knox County schools’ social studies programs and leads workshops on implementation of AP European history courses.

During the summer, he reads AP European History exam essays for the college boards and, in his spare time, takes groups of students on foreign trips.

Last summer, he was one of five outstanding American teachers chosen to participate in the “Torch for Education” project, and he and his wife, Cathy, spent five days in Edinburgh Scotland for the Olympic run.

Lou Gallo points to the world map painted onto the walls of his social studies class at West High School. Photo by Ruth White

Two of his students, Liz Kemp and Lexie Barton, wrote short essays recommending him. Kemp described Gallo as a tough teacher who pushes his students to do things they never dreamed they could do.

“He helps us learn in a way that no other teacher does, and it shines through his high AP scores every year,” Liz said.

Lexie described him as not only a teacher but also “a mentor. I have learned so much as one of his students that I feel prepared to take on the challenges in front of me, because he delivers the perfect mixture of tough love and TLC when it comes to your school work and your work ethic, and inevitably this has carried into how I work as a student and a person.”

But, flashing back two decades, none of these things would have happened if Gallo hadn’t been able to find a job – no easy task for a history major.

“I was hoping to work at Bearden, but I got cut. Then, I thought I was going to have a job at South-Doyle Middle School, but that position was cut. I interviewed at several places, and was getting a little discouraged,

but luckily, Al Bell (the supervisor) loved me, and introduced me to Donna Wright, who was then the principal at West, and she brought me on board here. I was a week from going back to New Jersey,” he said.

Gallo, who is half Italian (the other half if a mixture of Irish, French and English), says working at the Italian Market & Grill was great preparation for his life’s work.

“I learned how to deal with people.

That’s one of the most important skills we can have. As a teacher, I’ve had to constantly interact with the public, and this prepared me in many ways.”

During his first years at West, Gallo taught world history and geography. Later, he moved into European history, which is his favorite.

Although he doesn’t teach government classes, he stays involved in that field via his Youth in Government program, which gives him the opportunity to take students to the model U.N. in Murfreesboro, to Boston for the Harvard Model Congress and to Nashville for the state Youth Legislature, which is his favorite conference because the kids actually take over the House and Senate chambers for a weekend.

He says he’s toyed with the idea of running for county commission, but

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has pretty much decided that he’s not temperamentally suited to the trench warfare of local politics.

“In the first place, I’d have to retire from teaching, and I’m very fortunate in that I have a job I enjoy.

That’s a hard thing for people to have – the same job for 19 years and still enjoy it. In the second place, I don’t have tolerance for idiots – every now and then the New Jersey in me comes out.”

This summer, Gallo will team up with German teacher Mauri Brooks, who is taking students on a trip to Germany. Two years ago, he took a group to London, Paris and Munich.

At some point in the not-too-distant future, Gallo is hoping to take a group to his favorite place, Italy, where he anticipates introducing his charges to real Italian food.

“I love to eat,” he said. “I like for kids to experience the culture, and there’s so much of that culture that is food. I don’t really like foie gras, but when I took the kids to France, I encouraged them to taste it. We had raw clams in Boston and paella in Spain and we’ll have pasta in Italy.”

He does draw the line at one delicacy, however. “Dog. In Asia, they’re going to try give you dog. It’s very expensive, so no one’s going to give you dog by mistake.

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business Baby store makes ‘two’ for Valerie Guess Val’s Boutique is expanding … and getting smaller.

Valerie Weissinger Guess, owner of Val’s Boutique, 7309 Kingston Pike in Bearden, is building on her success as the go-to place for boutique looks for young women by tapping in to what is happening in the lives of her customers: Becoming moms!

“I am one of four girls in the Weissinger family, and everybody I know is having babies!” says Guess. “I believe Knoxville has a need for a specialty baby boutique, especially with some of the things that are happening in the market right now – such as the closing of Baby Bundles in West Town Mall.”

Her specialty store, with approximately 1,000 square feet of retail space, will be located in the end spot next to Campbell Station Wine & Spirits on Campbell Station Road

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in Farragut. Called Weiss Baby, the store will carry sizes from newborn to 4-toddler, with an opening date set for March 2.

Guess opened Val’s Boutique in April 2011 and says she is pleased with her first permanent location. Guess developed her fashion boutique business by first selling young women’s clothing out of her home and at sorority events.

It’s all Seuss for Kohl’s Cares fundraiser Little Adelaide Brooks was all smiles – through her pacifier – as she helped Safe Kids Coalition and East Tennessee Children’s

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Sometimes the sweetest gifts are those given when you are unaware of the gift.

At 19 months, Adelaide, daughter of Steven and Jennifer Brooks of Fountain City, only knew that she loved her Dr. Seuss “ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book.”

Her mother’s purchase at Kohl’s Department Store, however, is part of the Kohl’s Cares spring program that last year saw more than $100,000 go to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital from the sale of books and stuffed animals. This year the money will again be designated for Children’s Hospital’s Safe Kids Coalition of the Greater Knoxville area.

Safe Kids covers a wide variety of issues involving children and safety, including bike safety, passenger safety in cars, poison prevention, water and fire safety.

The Kohl’s program offers five Dr. Seuss books and four plush animals, plus two healthy-living cookbooks and Dr. Seuss notecards for $5 each, with the entire purchase price going to the hospital.

The Farragut store has displays at check-out registers and, from the looks of the displays, the merchandise goes fast! Stuffed

animals include The Cat in the Hat, Horton the elephant, Rosy’s red rhinoceros, Aunt Annie’s alligator and the character from “The Sleep Book.”

The promotion continues at all area Kohl’s stores through May. ■ KoKo FitClub, 153 Brooklawn Street, felt a lot of love before Valentine’s Day last week. Feb. 13 marked the fitness club’s first anniversary in East Tennessee. In addition to the Farragut location, there is a club in Bearden.

Owners Tricia and Larry Kilgore stopped by both locations to thank members for their loyalty during the first year. “We got to talk to our members and thank them and ask them why they ‘KoKo,’” said Tricia Kilgore. “It was good to get a little feedback and to talk to our members.”

KoKo FitClub uses a three-prong approach to fitness that includes cardio exercise, strength training and a nutrition program.

On Feb. 4, KoKo Fuel was introduced, a program that offers nutritional guidance and online meal plans.

As for the second year, Tricia said, “It’s an innovative company, so we are looking forward to new things all the time!” The KoKo FitClub website is

Jennifer Brooks purchased a copy of Dr. Seuss’ “ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book” for her daughter, Adelaide, as part of the Kohl’s Cares program. Photo by Sherri Gardner Howell

www.kokofitclub.com, or call the Farragut store at 671-4005.

■ Blockbuster is closing its store at 9450 S. Northshore Drive. Employees say April 7 is the store’s final day.

This is Knoxville’s last free-standing Blockbuster store in Knoxville for the company, which filed for bankruptcy in September 2010 and was bought

by Dish Network in April

2011. Later that month, the company announced it would save 1,500 stores nationwide.

Company officials did not return calls. An Internet search for Blockbuster stores in Knoxville shows the Northshore location and already-closed Cedar Bluff store, plus the addresses for eight Blockbuster Express kiosks located throughout town.

from Knoxville’s Community Who’s the b-e-s-t? Rotary Spelling News Development Corporation (KCDC) Bee offers school challenge Celebrations at

By Sherri Gardner Howell

It’s the kind of thing students love: The Rotary Club of Farragut is offering schools in the Farragut /West Knoxville area a chance to prove how smart their teachers are.

The annual Rotary Club Spelling Bee, which is for adults, is planned for Thursday, March 14, at Faith Lutheran Church, 239 Jamestowne Blvd.

In addition to recruiting area teams to show off their spelling prowess, the club is offering schools a spot in the spell-off at no charge.

“We are sending letters to the principals of Farragut area schools to challenge them to provide three teachers to spell for their school at the spelling bee,” says committee member Ben Harkins.

“The club will waive the $200 entry fee or find someone to sponsor them. In addition to the winner of the bee, there will be a little ‘side competition’ that will honor the last school team standing.”

This is the seventh year for the Rotary Spelling Bee, which is a major fundraiser for Rotary Club of Farragut, annually bringing in $7,000 to $8,000 for the club’s literacy projects. Beneficiaries are the adult education programs at Pellissippi State, the Knox County Imagination Library, Ball Camp Ele-

Northgate

By Alvin Nance

The hard-working committee for the Rotary Club of Farragut Spelling Bee includes, from left, Tom Pattison, co-chair Staci Wilkerson, Paul Sehgal, Joan McIntee, co-chair Bettye Sisco, Gene Wessel, Ben Harkins and Tom Marsh. Photo by Sherri Gardner Howell mentary School and others.

Money is raised through event sponsors, team entry fees, ad sales in the program and an auction of goods and services on the night of the bee. A social hour and $10 catered dinner begin the evening at 5:30 p.m., with the main event, which is free if you come after dinner, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Depending on the expertise of the spellers, the bee usually lasts two hours.

The spelling contest is interspersed with auctions and door prize giveaways. Tro-

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phies are awarded for first and second place.

Unlike the student spelling bee, adults compete in teams with three members who are allowed to discuss the word and write down their consensus before walking to the microphone to spell it.

“It is a great, family-friendly fun atmosphere,” says cochair Staci Wilkerson. “Everybody always has a good time rooting for their favorite team and enjoying the door prize we give away. As for the competition, however, we have some serious spellers!”

The club hopes for more sponsors, ad buyers and teams to sign on in the next couple of weeks. Sponsorships are $250 to $2,500 with ads ranging from $25 to $100. Entry fee for teams is $200. The club hopes to have 12 to 15 teams competing, including defending champions from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.

Deadlines to participate are Feb. 15 for sponsors and ads and Feb. 28 for teams. To get involved, contact Wilkerson at 603-8332.

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Northgate Terrace residents like to celebrate as a community. Thanks to city of Knoxville recreation coordinator Debbie Jackson, our KCDC Nance property managers Teresa Lawson and Teri Evans, and many area churches and organizations, I can count on the residents at Northgate Terrace and the Manor at Northgate Terrace to celebrate for almost every holiday and special occasion.

Valentine’s Day is no different.

On Tuesday, Northgate Terrace hosted a Valentine’s Day Tea in the social hall.

Every resident was encouraged to wear pink or red to the party. More than 50 residents attended the event with special Valentine’s Day themed treats.

The Valentine’s celebrations don’t stop there! On Feb. 19, women from Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church are coming in to throw an After Valentine’s Day Party for the 40 residents of the Manor at Northgate Terrace.

The Manor is an independent living facility on the second and third stories of Northgate Terrace. It provides supportive services to those experiencing problems associated with the aging process.

The Cedar Springs volunteers are providing refreshments, bingo – which is always a favorite with our resi-

dents – and singing. I have been so appreciate of the outpouring of support from local churches and organizations that the Manor and Northgate Terrace have received in the past few months.

Over the Christmas holidays, Washington Pike United Methodist Church brought personal Christmas cards for each resident at the Manor. The North Knoxville Business and Professional Association took a Christmas wish list from the Manor residents and bought every single resident a gift. The requested gifts ranged from electric shavers, purses, pants, nightgowns and so much more. Thanks to these great community organizations for making sure these holidays are special for our elderly residents.

One of my favorite quotes about teamwork from an unknown author says, “Regardless of differences, we strive shoulder to shoulder … Teamwork can be summed up in five short words: We believe in each other.”

We’re so excited for these continuing partnerships and the opportunities to work together. The residents always look forward to these events and sharing the holidays with their fellow residents and visitors.

We’re already looking to our next event. The youth group at Cedar Springs has volunteered to decorate the doors of the residents’ apartments for Easter!

Alvin Nance is executive director and CEO of Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation.

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The Pellissippi State Nursing Program wishes to announce that it will host a site review for initial accreditation of its Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AASN) program. You are invited to meet and visit the team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled Wednesday, March 6, 2 p.m. at the Blount County Campus auditorium located at 2731 W. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Friendsville, TN. Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted directly to Dr. Sharon Tanner, Chief Executive Officer, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326 or email: sjtanner@nlnac.org. All written comments should arrive at NLNAC by February 25.

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NEWS FROM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF KNOXVILLE

CAK’s got talent!

The 16th annual “Spirit of Praise” Talent Show was held Jan.26, in the CAK Campus Center. Thirty-five talented students from CAK’s elementary, middle and high school performed at this event.

CAK high school Drama Club members Josh Robinette and Gabrielle Eakle were emcees for the evening, assisted by members of the CAK Improv Team. CAK’s “Spirit of Praise” ensemble members also performed during the evening.

Winners from the elementary school were: first place, 4th graders Carson Welch and Benett Steedley, dance duet, “Classical Hip Hop” by Young Mozart; second place, 3rd graders Ainsley Paterson, Garrett Brady, Elaina Nazerias and Patrick Calhoun, group dance to Blake Shelton’s “Footloose;” third place, 4th grader Summer Strasser, lyrical dance to “Wild Horses” by Natasha Bedingfield.

Winners from the middle and high school were: first place, junior Hannah Brown, Italian aria “Amarilla Mia Bella;” second place, senior Mathew Starnes, piano solo; third place, junior Minta Ray, piano solo, Grieg Concerto.

This year’s judges were CAK alumna and CarsonNewman music education graduate Amy Jones Brock, Carter High School band director Matthew McCurry and Jeff Comas, owner and director of Allied Music Instructors of Knoxville.

Enrollment for 2013-2014 Admissions are in full swing at CAK, with prospective families on campus almost every day. Have you ever considered Christian education for your family?

CAK is hosting Café Mornings throughout the next few months that will allow you to tour the facility, visit with administrators, receive admission information, and – of course – enjoy a cup of coffee! To find out about Café Mornings or schedule your own private tour, call 690-4721.

Student/Community Art Show

Carson Welch and Bennett Steedley

Minta Ray, Mathew Starnes and Hannah Brown

The CAK Student/ Community Art Show will be held 7-9 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 23, with an 8:30 p.m. reception and awards presentation. The show will feature artwork by high school art students, alumni, staff and faculty members. Info: www. cakwarriors.com.

Amelia Bedelia visits CAK Christian Academy of Knoxville 5th grader Juanita Torro and 4th graders Caroline Meyers and Johnathon Gardner visit with Amelia Bedelia author Herman Parish. Parish began writing the series after his aunt, original Amelia Bedelia author Peggy Parish, passed away in 1988. The character celebrates her 50th birthday this year. Photo by S. Barrett

Michael Card visits CAK Renowned Christian author and musician Michael Card visited CAK last week for High School Spiritual Emphasis Week. He spoke with the students three times in two days, presenting the Gospel in a “believable and beautiful way.”

CAK students sign for college sports CAK held a National Signing Day Ceremony Feb. 6. Nine student athletes signed national letters of intent.

They are: Josh Smith, football, University of Tennessee; Rachel Setzer, soccer, Covenant College; Corey Rathbone, football, Centre College; Brett Kendrick, football, University of Tennessee; Davis Howell, football, UT Chattanooga; Ben Holt, soccer, Marshall; Laura Foster, soccer, Vanderbilt; Allison DeBusk, softball, Berry College; Ryan Creel, soccer, Kentucky. Photo submitted

“They don’t have to agree with me, but if they go home and open their Bibles, then I’ve won,” Card said. “I just want to leave these students with a new appreciation for Jesus. I really take seriously the fact that Jesus was perfect. Everything he said and did – even everything he didn’t do – was perfect. The life of Jesus is endlessly fascinating.” Photo submitted

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Elementary (PreK-5) February 27 & April 3 Middle (6-8) March 6 & April 10 High School (9-12) March 13 & April 17 (9 a.m. in the School’s lobby)

Tour the Facility; Visit with Administrators; Enjoy a cup of coffee!

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLES NEWS FROM FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Fort Sanders Hip Fracture Center puts it all together again Breaking a hip is one of the most dangerous events for older Americans, affecting some 340,000 people in the United States alone. About 90 percent of hip fracture patients are over the age of 60, and the vast majority are women.

Hip fractures can cause serious complications, and 20 percent of patients die within a year of their injuries and half never regain their former level of function, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In an effort to improve outcomes, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is introducing a new Hip Fracture Center.

The center offers a team approach between doctors, nurses and therapists, so that each patient receives streamlined, coordinated and personalized care for the quickest recovery possible.

“Hip fractures have a very high mortality rate,” says Dr. Paul Yau, an orthopedic surgeon with Fort Sanders.

“I think we’re ahead of the curve in terms of avoiding complications, but we’re hoping the Hip Fracture Center helps patients get better and heal more quickly.”

A hip fracture is Dr. Paul Yau when the femur (thigh bone) either cracks or breaks near the hip joint. In older patients, especially women, this is often caused by osteoporosis, a condition in which bones thin and become

75-year ‘young’ Knoxvillian good as new At 75, Ronald Wells of North Knoxville still works part time as a subpoena clerk at the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, mailing out about 1,000 subpoenas every day. That’s why when he fell and broke his hip in December, Wells was anxious to get back on his feet. “I like to work and stay active; I don’t want to sit at home,” he said.

On the afternoon of Dec. 27, Wells was walking up a few steps at a neighbor’s house when he lost his footing. “I fell on my right hip and I heard this big ‘pop,’ ” he said. “I knew exactly what had happened. I attempted to get up, but I couldn’t; it was so painful.”

His wife, Elizabeth, drove him to Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center’s emergency department.

Fort Sanders recently opened a new Hip Fracture Center, which offers a coordinated, team approach to hip fracture care. A number of departments in the hospital have worked together to develop the best protocols for treating hip fractures. The emergency room, X-ray technicians, surgical suites and physical therapy staff are all on the same page about the best way to provide quick and effective care for people with hip fractures.

From a patient’s perspective, this means quick and attentive care. “They took me right away to X-ray and told me my diagnosis was correct – I did have a broken hip,” said Wells.

The Hip Fracture Center’s goal is to restore as much mobility as possible. For some patients, that means repairing the hip with existing bone. But in Wells’ case, doctors decided a total hip replacement was best.

“Dr. (Brian S.) Edkin said, ‘We’ve been looking at your records, and you’re an active person.

It’s to your advantage to do a complete hip replacement,’ ” Wells remembered. “I said, ‘Let’s do it.’ And so we did.”

Wells had surgery the next morning, and shortly afterward physDr. Brian S. Edkin ical therapists began getting him out of bed. Studies have shown that orthopedic patients have better outcomes and fewer complications if they get out of bed shortly after surgery.

“I had the surgery on Friday, and I got up Saturday morning,” said Wells. “I dreaded that. I didn’t know what to expect.” Using a walker, Wells and a physical therapist began walking down the hall. A friend followed behind pushing a recliner just in case Wells had to sit down.

“After a little way, the physical therapist said, ‘You can take the chair back to the room, he’s not going to need it,’ ” remembered Wells, with a laugh. “We went on around the loop and came back. From then on it was easy.”

Wells continued to improve rapidly, going home in just a few days. He had three weeks of physical therapy visits at home. “They came to the house three times a week. They were all amazed and said, ‘We cannot believe you’re doing as well as you are,’ ” he said.

Pain after surgery has been almost nonexistent.

“I did not have any pain,” he said. “They gave me some pain medicine on the day of the surgery. But a couple of days afterward they asked me what my pain level was, and I said I don’t have any pain. I’ve just been amazed.”

While Wells is not yet driving or working in his basement workshop, he did return to the Sheriff’s Office just three weeks after surgery. “I’m on my own, going up and down stairs,” he said. “But I’m very careful, I won’t try it without a railing.”

On a follow-up visit with Edkin, Wells said the doctor was impressed. “He said, ‘You don’t have a walker? You don’t need that cane unless it’s for security, you’re walking so well.’ So I got rid of the cane except if it’s raining or getting out of car. Other than that, don’t use it.”

Wells said he would recommend Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center for anyone facing hip fracture repair. “I am really glad I went to Fort Sanders, I really am. I don’t believe I could have had any better care,” he said.

“I highly recommend Dr. Edkin. I just couldn’t have been treated better. Every nurse and therapist was so nice to me. I don’t have any complaints. My care was outstanding.”

For information on the Hip Fracture Center at Fort Sanders, call 865-541-1226.

more brittle. A fall or even just the stress of walking can cause them to crack.

Recovery from a hip fracture involves surgery to install pins or screws, or perhaps replace the hip joint, and months of physical therapy. This can be difficult on patients who may have other health problems as well.

“Hip fractures often happen in people who have a lot of other conditions like diabetes, congestive heart failure, osteoporosis, poor kidney function or a certain level of decomposition in their overall health,” explains Dr. Yau. “A hip fracture is often a symptom of other things going on.”

Multiple specialties at Fort Sanders come together at the Hip Fracture Center.

“A hip fracture patient might see 12 to 18 different specialists, managing their

diabetes, heart conditions and the fracture,” says Dr. Yau. At Fort Sanders, these specialists all talk to each other regularly, and have a set plan of how to run tests and therapies that work most efficiently together.

“It’s just full speed ahead from all angles,” says Dr. Brian Edkin, another orthopedic surgeon at Fort Sanders.

“From the emergency room to the radiologists, surgeons and physical therapists, everyone understands the goal and how to get there. One person isn’t going to hinder another.”

“The patient might not notice, but at the end of the hospital stay, you should see less waiting time and better outcomes with the new Hip Fracture Center at Fort Sanders,” explains Dr. Edkin.

Hip Fracture Center strategies: ■ In the Emergency Department, suspected hip fracture patients will be fasttracked to radiology for X-rays without waiting.

■ As soon as a hip fracture patient enters the Emergency Department, a social worker begins looking for a rehabilitation facility for that patient’s discharge, a process that can take several days. This means once the patient is ready, the facility is ready as well.

■ Once diagnosed, hip fracture patients have priority for operating room space so that surgery can be done as soon as possible. Most have surgery within four hours of admission.

■ Surgeons use the latest techniques to restore weight-bearing ability on the joint.

■ Physicians co-manage each patient’s needs, to get each person up and moving as quickly as possible to reduce complications.

■ Patients stay in a dedicated Hip Fracture unit, staffed by nurses who specialize in orthopedics.

■ A dietician evaluates each patient, because osteoporosis can be made worse with poor nutrition.

■ Hospital staff follows up with nursing home doctors to provide a continuity of care.

Hip fractures: Who’s at risk?

■ People over the age of 60 have more than 90 percent of all hip fractures.

■ Women, because they lose bone density more quickly than men, are at a much higher risk of hip fracture.

■ Underlying medical conditions such as osteoporosis or endocrine disorders increase the risk of hip fracture.

■ Medications like prednisone can weaken bones and increase the risk of hip fracture.

■ Malnutrition, specifically a lack of calcium and vitamin D, can increase the risk of fractures later in life.

■ Physical inactivity makes bones weaker. Weight-bearing exercise like walking can increase bone strength.

■ Tobacco and alcohol use can weaken bones and increase the risk of fractures.

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Dry Creek Farm Located in Heiskell is a barn on Gamble Drive that is at least 158 years old but may be as old as 238.

Barnyard Tales The barn on Gamble Drive in Heiskell

Kathryn Woycik Luther “Luke” Henley wrote to ask if he could share his story.

His parents purchased the land in 1955. The barn was 100 to 150 years old.

Henley was one of seven children.

When he grew up on the farm, the barn was used for cattle. His dad worked at the Heiskell post office. After retiring, he used part of the barn for working with and tuning pianos. The barn later housed ponies for the grandkids to ride.

Henley took over the farm in 1988 and built his retirement home. He replaced the barn’s old and rusty metal roof. He had his own roof contracting business, so the exchange was easy.

Looking inside the barn you can see lower part which is the original hand-hewn chestnut. Photos by K. Woycik 1950, when Luke’s 8-year-old nephew, Chuck Whitley, was rid“I call it a $10 barn with a $100 ing one of the ponies. He was the roof,” Luke said.

4th or 5th rider that particular An additional six-stall horse day. The pony decided it had had barn was added in 2002 to accom- enough and ran toward the barn, modate a few horses from Monroe which had a small hole in the side County. Henley’s son Mark and that was barely large enough for neighbor Joe Goosie also keep the pony to go through. horses there. Both have brought Chuck realized where they their expertise to the farm. were headed but was too afraid Henley has three children, nine to jump off. He ducked as low as grandchildren and 22 great-grand- he could. Surprisingly, he stayed children, along with three siblings on the pony and made it through and a dozen or so nieces and neph- the hole. Chuck’s grandfather ews. Such a large family has cre- and Henley’s dad rushed down ated many tales. to check on him. When asked if One funny story happened in he was alright, Chuck said, “I’m

Big whoop What kinds of wildlife do you see when you look out your window? Mostly birds and squirrels, right?

Carol Maybe a possum or raccoon at night.

Zinavage Some folks in a Miami suburb recently looked out their windows and saw a whooping crane.

The bird was limping, obviously injured. A local wildlife team captured her, and a veterinary team from World – in Orlando quickly Disney World – yes, Disney assessed her injuries and

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almost sterilized.”

He actually meant paralyzed!

“I live the best of both worlds, not having to care for the horses, and I get to sit on the front porch and watch them graze and run back and forth,” Luke says. “They graze all day long with cars and trucks whizzing by on the road until either Mark or Joe’s truck approaches. The horses recognize the sounds of their trucks and immediately head for the barn running wide open. They know it’s feeding or grooming time.”

Henley, 86, is the great-greatgreat grandson of Col. David Henley, who was good friends

performed surgery, amputating the middle toe on the right foot. In costumes.

No, not Goofy or The Little Mermaid. Crane costumes. And they didn’t use their voices during treatment, either, because a wild crane shouldn’t get used to the sound of talking humans.

There are a whole lot of good people working hard and going to great lengths to save these majestic birds, which were on the Whooping crane verge of extinction in 1940.

Now, after many decades tion numbers 111. of conservation efforts, the Tom MacKenzie, spokesEastern Migratory Popula- person for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, says that there are various ways to raise young cranes. Some are brought up individually to imprint on a person in – you guessed it – a crane costume. The baby crane,

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with President George Washington and served as an information officer. In 1793, he moved to Knoxville and worked for the war department. The city of Knoxville named Henley Street and later, the bridge that crosses the Tennessee River on Henley Street, in Col. Henley’s honor.

Col. Henley was also friends with President Washington’s secretary of war, Henry Knox, for whom the city of Knoxville was named.

Anyone wanting to share the age, history or story of their barn can contact me at woycikK@ ShopperNewsNow.com.

referred to as “young-ofthe-year,” is eventually taught to fly by the same “mother figure,” who guides the youngster using a small ultralight plane.

But the hero of our story is from a DAR (Direct Autumn Release) group from the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge, Wisconsin. She’s known simply as No. 13-12.

“This is her first migration, and her group made it all the way to the Everglades, the farthest south we’ve ever observed,” says MacKenzie.

The well-traveled bird is now thriving after having been released on Feb. 9 at Hiwassee State Wildlife Refuge in Meigs County.

She’s the only whooping crane there. The regular gang at the Refuge con-

sists of sandhill cranes.

But MacKenzie says, “she’s used to the company of other cranes, and is doing fine on her own as well as with the group. And the loss of the toe doesn’t seem to bother her at all.”

The whole process – capture, surgery, release – took exactly two weeks.

“The longer you hold a bird, the tamer it becomes,” says Billy Brooks, whooping crane coordinator for the USFWS for the Eastern Migratory Population. “Because of the efforts of Dr. Scott Terrell, DVM, at Disney, and that of the capture team, we were able to get this bird healthy and back out into the wild.”

And that calls for a big whoop!

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Visiting an angel

By Sara Barrett When Alice Hendricks was 7, she played an angel in a church play. She looked in the mirror while wearing her gown and halo, and took it to heart.

“Every day since, I’ve tried to act like an angel to make Jesus happy and God happy,” she said. “I am so thankful I can say I tried.”

Hendricks moved to Knoxville from Virginia in 1949 to attend Knoxville College. She received her master’s in education and special education from UT in 1973.

Now 86, she is a retired school teacher. She worked in Knox County Schools for 30 years and after her retirement worked as a substitute teacher for another 10 years.

“Kids will do anything to hear you say something good,” she said.

Once she started teaching, Hendricks knew she had found her calling.

“I enjoyed spending time with my students and giving them a smile.”

She taught what was then considered “slow learners.”

Hendricks would bring a small bag of vanilla wafers with her to class each morning and ask students individually how their day was going. Upon her retirement, she discovered she had 285 days of paid leave she never took.

“If you go out with a smile and an attitude to help children, you will. And you’ll know it is not you, it is God working through you.”

Echo Ridge resident Alice Hendricks Photo by S. Barrett

Hendricks now devotes her time to singing in her church choir and working with the children’s ministry.

“Every time the church door opens, I’m there.”

Hendricks said children today are different than those she taught during her career.

“When I taught, kids respected me, parents respected me … we had a tremendous relationship.

“They’ve kicked God out of schools and homes. And now when things are going wrong, they (adults) try to pin it on Him.

“People should have something inside – a light – for everybody to see. They’re not only being watched by their parents and friends, they’re being watched by God.” When Hendricks meets someone for the first time, she gives them a small container of mustard seed and tells them about a verse in the book of Matthew.

Simply put, it says if you even have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can move a mountain.

“What the world needs is love,” said Hendricks. “If you try, God will help you.”

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CONTINUING The Ewing Gallery, 1715 Volunteer Blvd., presents “Of Giants and Dwarfs,” recent works including paintings, drawings and installations by American artist and set designer Michael Zansky, through Tuesday, Feb. 26. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Mondays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays; and 1-4 p.m. Sundays. Info: 974-3200 or www.ewinggallery.utk.edu.

Goodwill Industries in Bearden is holding a materials drive through Thursday, Feb. 28, Project Wear and Share, to fund 15 vocational training programs. Gently used clothing and linens dropped off at Prestige Cleaners, Crown Cleaners and Laundry, and Executive Cleaners will receive a complimentary cleaning before being donated to Goodwill for sale.

“Splendid Treasures of the Turkomen Tribes from Central Asia,” an exhibit of more than 50 handcrafted items of elaborate silver, gilt jewelry, carpets and textiles from the semi-nomadic Turkomen tribes of Iran, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan, will be on display through Sunday, May 12, at the Frank H. McClung Museum, 1327 Circle Park Drive, on the UT campus. A free program for families will be held at 1:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, with jewelry making and museum tours. Museum hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Info: http:// mcclungmuseum.utk.edu.

“Becoming a Volunteer State: Tennessee in the War of 1812” is on display through Sunday, May 19, at the East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. The traveling exhibit from the Tennessee State Museum commemorates the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 and the role Tennessee played in the war. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday.

Association will present its free Winter Concert featuring four of the five orchestras of the KSYOA at 7 p.m. at the Tennessee Theatre, 603 S. Gay St. The groups performing include the Youth Chamber Orchestra, Sinfonia Orchestra, the Philharmonia Orchestra and the Preludium Orchestra.

Tennessee Shines will feature The Casey Driessen Singularity, featuring Grammy-nominated fiddler Driessen, and Texas-honed songwriter Dylan Sneed at 7 p.m. at the WDVX studio at the Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 S. Gay St.; broadcast on WDVX-FM, 89.9 Clinton, 102.9 Knoxville. Tickets: $10, available at WDVX and www.BrownPaperTickets.com. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door, while supplies last. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Children 14 and under accompanied by a parent are admitted free.

A Presidential Conversation with Jon Meacham will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St. Chattanooga native Meacham is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of four books and many essays, a former co-anchor of PBS’s “Need to Know” and former editor of Newsweek. Gov. Bill Haslam will deliver the introduction. Tickets: $30/$20.

Available: www.knoxvilletickets.com, www.knoxbijou. com or 684-1200.

TUESDAY, FEB. 19 Pancake Fest 2013 will be held 7 a.m.-1 p.m. at the John T. O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. In addition to regular pancakes flipped by local celebrities and gluten-free buckwheat pancakes provided by the UT Medical Center Healthy Living Kitchen, there will also be a craft fair, a bake sale and marketing/vendor tables featuring companies that provide services to/for seniors in the community. Tickets: $5 at the center in advance or day of; for groups of 10 or more, call the O’Connor Center, 523-1135, and they will deliver the tickets and pick up your check.

PK Hope Is Alive Parkinson Support Group of East Tennessee will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Kern UMC Family Life Center, 451 E. Tennessee Ave., Oak Ridge.

Local speech therapists Melissa Grater, Linda Singleton and Tonya Connell will present the program “Talk to us about LSVT Loud.” Info: Karen Sampsell, 482-4867 or pk_hopeisalive@bellsouth.net.

The third annual David L. Dungan Memorial Lecture, 7 p.m. in the UT Alumni Memorial Building’s Cox Auditorium, will be delivered by historian of religion Paula Fredriksen, who will discuss the topic of her most recent book, “Sin: The Early History of an Idea.”

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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20

GriefShare, a support group for people grieving the death of a loved one, will be held 6-7:30 p.m. at Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church, 3700 Keowee Ave. The group will meet weekly through March 18.

Info: 522-9804 or www.sequoyahchurch.org.

The Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra

American Red Cross, 6921 Middlebrook Pike, offers weekly information sessions on nurse assistant, EKG and phlebotomy training 10-11 a.m. Info: 862-3508.

Books Sandwiched In, a lunch-and-learn series, will be held at noon at the East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Former Knoxville Police Chief Sterling

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Owen IV will discuss “The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined” by Steven Pinker.

The Carpetbag Theatre will celebrate Black History Month by presenting an interactive panel featuring legendary theater producer/director Woodie King Jr. and cast members from Clarence Brown Theatre’s (Feb. 22-March 10) production of “A Raisin in the Sun” at 3 p.m. at Fourth Presbyterian Church, 1323 N. Broadway.

Following the panel, the Carpetbag Theatre Ensemble will continue the celebration by singing songs from its 44year history at Folk@Fourth at 6 p.m.; $10 at the door.

An e-book help session designed for Kindle owners and focusing on how to check out and download e-books from the Knox County Public Library will be held at 6 p.m. at the Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive.

THURSDAY, FEB. 21 An Introduction to the Alexander Technique will be presented by certified instructor Lilly Sutton at 10:15 a.m. at the Bearden Library, 100 Golf Club Road.

The technique helps people learn to move with more poise and ease and improve posture, which can help those with back pain and chronic stress. Free, but registration required: 387-7600 or www.LillySutton.com.

AARP Chapter #3006 will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Church of the Good Samaritan, 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road.

After a social half hour, there will be a buffet lunch ($3) at noon, followed by a program featuring Lowanna Broderick, who will explain the “One Call Club.”

Ragtime pianist Bob Milne will perform at 7 p.m. at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike. Info: http://bobmilne.com. Tickets: $10 at the door.

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave., will host “Can Your Cocktail,” a program on canning, including recipe information, how to incorporate canned goods into adult beverages and sampling said beverages, at 7 p.m. Cost: $25 ($15 with donation of five canned items to go to Second Harvest Food Bank). Register: 5774717, ext. 110.

FRIDAY, FEB. 22 Connect: Fellowship for Women! will meet at 9:30 a.m. in Epworth Hall at Cokesbury UMC, 9915 Kingston Pike. Warm brunch will be served. Free child care.

UT Science Forum weekly brown-bag lunch series will feature Lt. Robby Nix, critical care paramedic for the Rural Metro Fire Department, presenting “Firefighter Paramedics and the Hot Potato Baby – It’s Not What You Think,” at noon in Room C-D of Thompson-Boling Arena.

Sugar and Champagne, an artist reception and champagne tasting, will be 5-8 p.m. at Liz-Beth Gallery, 9211 Parkwest Blvd. Works by metal sculptor and jewelry artist Gerald Vaughn will be on display, and sparkling wines and mimosas will be served. Info: 6918129.

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Twice as good

Two shoulder replacements double skier’s pleasure at 64

Dice and his wife, Ginny, enjoy their winter vacations on the slopes at Vail, Colo.

early that he wasn’t likely to get much out of conservative management – his arthritis was just too far progressed,” said Conley.

“Jeff made some improvements in range of motion, but his pain steadily increased. He couldn’t tolerate even the most gentle shoulder mobilization activities.

He really wanted to give it a fair try, but he saw the writing on the wall.”

So, by April, it was back to Spencer for total shoulder replacement – a procedure that’s been around since the early 1970s, but one which still challenges even the best surgeons because of the shoulder’s multi-directional mobility. As a result, there are only about 53,000 shoulder surgeries performed each year in the United States, compared with 900,000 hip and knee replacements.

“It’s a very complex surgery,” said Spencer, who does between 150 to 175 shoulder replacements a year. “Because of the close proximity of very important neurological structures, there’s very little margin for error.”

The surgery involves replacing the arthritic ball portion of the upper arm bone (humerus) with a chrome or cobalt alloy and the socket with a plastic cup-shaped prosthetic. In addition, the soft tissue must be carefully “rebalanced” with less pain and greater range of motion as the goal.

“I don’t think I want to know how they get from A to B to C – it just works!” said Dice. “It’s really pretty miraculous for a major joint replacement. I was hardly in the hospital 24 hours before I was back home and a week later, back at work.”

Of course, after the surgery, there was pain – and physical therapy – but Dice kept a positive outlook. “It was almost like the pain was an investment in getting to the point that I wanted to be,” said Dice. “I could certainly see a regular, dramatic decrease in the amount of pain and increase in movement with the physical therapy.”

Unfortunately, even before completing rehabilitation on his right shoulder, Dice began experiencing similar problems with his left.

“Dr. Spencer saw it was the same problem except at an earlier stage,” said Dice. “Arthritis was eating away at that joint, and Dr. Spencer said it also needs replacing. I told him, ‘Let’s get it done.’ I wanted to get it done while it was still in the early stage.”

So, in September 2012 – just five months after having total replacement surgery on his right shoulder – Dice had a total replacement surgery on his left.

Then it was back to therapy for six more weeks and what Conley called a “picture perfect recovery.”

When he looks back at Dice’s condition when he first saw him and his condition today, Conley says the difference is like “night and day.”

“It’s like his shoulders were sent back in time to his 20s,” said Conley. “They move as smoothly as silk. I must commend his surgeon, Dr. Edwin Spencer. He knows how to replace a shoulder.”

Dice can vouch for that. He’s also back to running and skiing the slopes. “Occasionally, when I’m poling I notice a little discom-

Dice was back at work as vice president of behavioral health at Peninsula within a week after his surgery.

fort, but it’s not a problem at all,” said Dice. “I’m confident that it’s healed, and I’m back to 95 to 98 percent of what I used to do.”

“I have no regrets for having this surgery,” he added. “I did a lot of research on my own and went into it with some trepidation because I knew not all shoulder replacements are successful. But it was kind of a risk analysis – look at where you are and what you can and cannot do versus what you might be able to do. For me, it became a quality

of life issue. I was getting to the point that the things I wanted to do were painful. At that point I was 63. My dad is 94 and still living. And I’m thinking, ‘I’ve got 30-plus years to go.’ That’s a long time to live with an aching, sore joint that was going to do nothing but get worse. I could see just a progressive downhill situation.

Life is too short not to pay a small price for doing the things you like.”

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His day would start with so much snap, crackle and pop that Jeff Dice must’ve felt he was living life inside a cereal box.

But it wasn’t his breakfast that was making all that noise – it was his right shoulder, a shoulder that had worn out far too soon for an active 64-year-old who has run more than 30,000 miles and frequently skis the demanding slopes of Colorado, Utah and Canada.

“The pain was a really sharp pain, and my shoulder would crackle and pop,” recounted Dice, the vice president of behavioral health at Peninsula. “Sleeping had become an issue, too, because I couldn’t get comfortable sleeping. It was just getting worse and worse.”

By October 2011, Dice decided something had to be done.

After asking around, he wound up in the office of Dr. Edwin Spencer, a Parkwest Medical Center orthopedic surgeon recognized by Orthopedics This Week as one of the Top 28 shoulder surgeons in the United States.

Spencer, after looking over the results of Dice’s Dr. Edwin CT scan, broke Spencer the news to his patient: Severe joint degeneration and bone loss caused by advanced arthritis.

While the diagnosis was a blow to Dice, the remedy – total shoulder replacement – was even more disheartening because it would be three months before he could golf again and even longer before he could hit the ski slopes. So when Spencer suggested Dice give physical therapy a try, he jumped at the idea.

“Physical therapy and other non-operative treatments are always a good start,” Spencer said.

“Both the surgeon and the patient need to be comfortable that replacement is indicated, meaning that non-operative treatments have failed.”

It took only two-and-a-half months working with Mark Conley at Parkwest’s therapy center at Fort Sanders West, to realize that physical therapy wasn’t going to work this time.

“He had the most severe degenerative shoulMark Conley der arthritis I had encountered in quite awhile,” said Conley. “It was bone on bone, and when his shoulders moved, it sounded like someone grinding up peanuts.”

Conley tried starting Dice off slowly, beginning with gentle range of motion exercises, shoulder pendulums for pain control and basic postural correction exercises. Unfortunately, it was not to be. “It became apparent fairly