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Miracle Maker Knox County Schools’ Career and Technical Education department will hold its capstone event, CTE Goes Live, Friday, April 19, at Market Square. Jake Mabe interviews CTE director Don Lawson about the event and other CTE programs.

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‘Cobra’s Kiss’ Bearden High School’s advanced acting class, taught by Glen Ellington, will break new ground as it presents the school’s first audience-participation play, “Curse of the Cobra’s Kiss.” The whodunit revolves around the mayhem that ensues after the discovery of an ancient Egyptian king’s tomb.

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See Wendy Smith’s story on A-3

How to follow a legendary coach Following a legendary coach is a daring high-wire act. History says there are far more missteps, slips, falls and crashes than happy landings.

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See Marvin West’s story on A-6

The harder half We complain about paying taxes; it’s right there in the Bill of Rights: “Americans have the right to complain about sending part of their hard-earned money to Washington.” Well, maybe it isn’t there in so many words, but still …

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See Lynn Hutton’s story on A-6

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Dine Out for Education Knox County Schools’ 10th annual “Dine Out for Education” will be held Tuesday, April 16, at nearly 40 restaurants with 80 locations throughout Knox County. Participants who eat at the selected restaurants will automatically have 10 percent of their pre-tax total donated to the Knox County Schools Partners in Education program, which helps fund programs including the Career Fair for 8th graders and high school students, the Teacher Supply Depot and the Barney Thompson Scholarship. Nearly $20,000 was raised during last year’s event. Participating restaurants can be found at www.knoxschools.org.

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Bearden gets wired By Wendy Smith Principal John Bartlett is thrilled that Bearden High School was one of 11 Knox County schools chosen to receive funding for a 1:1 technology effort. Next fall each of Bearden’s almost 2,000 students will have a computer to use in class and at home, and the building will be wired for school-wide Internet access. Bartlett’s had a vision for computers in the classroom for three or four years, he says. But he also feels “the weight of the world” on his shoulders. Since Bearden is the county’s largest school, Bartlett understands the magnitude of the investment. Also, because this is a pilot program, he knows his efforts will be studied by other schools if the initiative is expanded. Twenty-eight of Knox County’s schools applied for the challenge grant. Bearden and West Valley Middle School were the only West Knox schools selected. In spite of the challenges ahead, Bartlett is confident that the transition will be successful. “We’re going to get this done. I understand the risk, but I also understand that the reward is better student engagement. That’s what we’re working for.” While the physical manage- Mike Smyth of Digital Group pulls wires at Bearden High School to provide ment of 2,000 computers is daunt- Internet access for the school’s 2,000 students next fall. Photo by Wendy Smith

ing, he anticipates that the biggest challenge will be the cultural shift. Teachers will spend two weeks this summer talking about how to incorporate computers into their classrooms. Some are more resistant than others, he says. The payoff will be what Bartlett calls “authentic learning.” Such learning was demonstrated when he put together a presentation after Bearden was chosen as a finalist in the technology challenge. He asked three students to make a video, and it took them just three hours to go from storyboard to final product. That’s the kind of real-world experience students can have through technology, he says. He stresses that the most important factor in student learning, outside of the home, will always be teachers. But technology allows for learning without limits, he says. For example, a physics student can learn about velocity and acceleration by designing a roller coaster online. “You can’t do that in real life, and you can’t do it on a chalkboard.” Technology also allows teachers to “flip” their classroom by having students watch online lectures in the evening and practice problemsolving during class time. One challenge will be making More on A-2

Conner Harville headed to Cannes By Anne Hart Think Cannes. Think the dazzling French Riviera. The gorgeous yachts. Elegant hotels. Luxury shopping. Movie stars. The excitement surrounding the annual Cannes Film Festival. Think Knoxville’s own Conner Harville. This time next month the young Knoxville film producer will be right there in the middle of it all, experiencing the glamour and adventure as one of 40 young people from around the world selected to attend the Creative Minds Filmmaker Institute, a part of the film festival. The institute has as its mission to find the next generation of talented film and TV professionals and usher them into the entertainment indus-

try. Their work will be scrutinized by icons in the industry. The students will attend classes and networking meetings, and will divide into small groups with each producing a film that must be written, shot and edited – all in France and all within just seven days. But that’s nothing new to Harville. He’s practically old hat at the business of producing a short film in a very short amount of time. His local company, Horned Matador Productions, earlier this year took second place overall in Knoxville’s own Fifty-Four Hour Film Festival and won first place for best sound design. As the name would indicate, each of the 28 films presented was created from start to finish in just 54 hours.

“I think I probably got about six hours sleep during that time, but it was worth it,” Harville says. The result of that effort is a film titled “Aden,” which can be viewed online. It is in the process Harville of being reviewed to be shown in the “short film corner” at Cannes. A graduate of Bearden High School who also attended CAK, Harville is a UT junior majoring in communication and film production. He says he first became interested in film as a fifth-grader at CAK when he did a school project on pro-

ducer Steven Spielberg. “Ever since then, I have wanted to make movies. My family (he is the son of Sandra Harville Harrison and Dr. Lacy Harville) has been very supportive, especially my grandfather, (the late) Tom Gunnels and also my Bearden drama teacher, Leann Dickson. She still checks in on me every once in a while to make sure I am still following my dreams. ” And about that fifth grade school project on Steven Spielberg? Turns out Spielberg’s the president of the Cannes festival’s grand jury this year. Says young Harville about that: “It would be very, very cool to meet the man who inspired my dreams.” Harville says his goal is to direct feature length films. Popcorn anyone?

Community school coordinators reflect on first year By Wendy Smith There are still kinks to work out at Knox County’s three new community schools. But site resource coordinators at Green Magnet, Lonsdale and Norwood elementary schools see favorable results from afterschool programs that benefit students and their families. All are optimistic that the programs will be even better next year.

Analysis The coordinators have been surprised and pleased by the organizations that have offered afterschool programming to students. Liz Thacker coordinates the pro-

gram at Norwood, which serves approximately 100 students five days a week. For example, Thacker contacted the Northwest Middle School step team to see if they would be willing to perform for her students. The coach asked Liz Thacker if, instead, the middle school students could put on a mini-camp. The camp, held last week, was fun for all. Adam Fritts, coordinator of Lonsdale’s community school, is amazed by how the need for programming often dovetails perfectly with an organization’s need

to provide it. The Joy of Music School receives grants that require it to provide education, and the 90 kids who participate in Lonsdale’s Monday through Thursday community school program are a perfect match. Erika Long coordinates programming for the 60 students who attend Green Magnet community school five days a week. She’s enthusiastic about a garden club that’s being offered with the help of UT’s Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries Department and Agricultural Extension Service. Volunteers have cleaned out an old greenhouse at the school to be used during the school day as well as by community school participants.

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Each community school also has needs. Thacker would like to see more community buy-in. She hopes to have the opportunity to reach out to service clubs and neighborhood associations, but says there aren’t enough hours in the day. “You’re sort of a jack-of-alltrades in this job, especially during the pilot year,” she says. “Nobody knows what you’re doing.” Fritts would like to have more volunteers at Lonsdale who can develop relationships with students and families. “My job is to put people in the same room. Our biggest successes are correlated with that happening,” he says. The school’s involveMore on A-2

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Art for God’s house

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By Suzanne Foree Neal Stitch-by-stitch a group of women will add beauty to their church by marrying art and function. Pew kneelers at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church in Farragut have seen better days, so member and needlepoint enthusiast Lois Threlkeld decided it was time for an update. During a trip to England last summer she photographed a number of needlepoint kneelers in the churches she visited. That sparked her mission to do the same for her church. As Threlkeld put colored pencils to paper to design the patterns, she also sent out a call for volunteers to help. That call was answered by several volunteers, some who are experienced needlepointers, while others are trying needlepoint for the first time. Threlkeld shared sample stitches on framed canvas with the Rev. Donna Brown, Audrey McKelvey, Marcia Williams, Debra Meade and Jenny Dyer at a recent planning session. The church was built in 1987 in a very traditional Anglican style, Threlkeld said. “It’s very plain, and we need some church icons to enhance the worship and bring in some symbolism,” she said, adding that needlepoint pieces will help accomplish that goal. “I like something other than all basic weave stitches. There are several different stitches you can use. Wear has to be taken into consideration, because I’m

Norwood students (from left) Michaela Overall, Harmony Sanders and Kailynn Davenport learn step dance after school from coaches Jameiya Mills (back) and Tiarra Holbrook, both students at Northwest Middle School. Photo by S. Clark

Audrey McKelvey, Lois Threlkeld, Marcia Williams and Debra Meade check out the color choices for new kneelers for the sanctuary at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church in Farragut. Photos by Suzanne F. Neal not sure we’ll be here to repair these in 25 years.” “Order extra yarn for repairs later,” said Brown, a retired minister who considers herself a novice needlepointer. She is the official “kneeler tester,” telling the group that if her knee implants don’t hurt when she kneels, the kneelers will pass inspection. Threlkeld searched far and wide for the best supplier of wool thread, and the group debated color options, stitches, which canvas would be easiest for all to use, how many stitches per inch and how plush they wanted the kneelers to be. The right color was one that both fit the design and took into account symbolism. “Sarum blue is a very historic color and is seen in a lot of the cathedrals in Europe,” Threlkeld said.

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sure that all students have ample access to the Internet. State and federal grants may make it possible for the 10 to 20 percent of Bearden students who don’t currently have Internet access at home, he says. The learning curve is huge. Many potential problems, like stolen or broken computers and keeping kids on task, will have to be resolved along the way, Bartlett says. One classroom in each department has allowed electronic de-

The St. Elizabeth’s Cross is an important icon for the faith and will be incorporated into the designs. Other symbols will include the communion cup, the cross that hangs behind the altar, symbols for Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, and an open book to reflect the Bible. Images presently carved in wood around the pulpit and lectern will be replicated in needlepoint: a cow and lion with wings, an eagle and an angel. Other symbols include a lamb and dove. Threlkeld also looked beyond the sanctuary for design inspiration and copied some of the church’s architectural features, including the diamond-shaped windows. The most challenging piece may be the 5-foot by 10-inch bridal kneeler. In addition, the women will

stitch 13 of the 30-by-10 inch kneelers and four alms basin pads. “The church isn’t going to know what hit it,” joked Williams. Meade said her house is wall-to-wall stitched art, so she’s glad to have the chance to make something for God’s house. McKelvey is a knitter, and Dyer does cross-stitch, so both are looking forward to adding to their stitching talents. “I do cross-stitch, but no needlepoint,” said Dyer. “I assume it’s similar but guess I’ll find out.” Threlkeld said the stitchers’ efforts won’t be forgotten. Their names and what they stitched will be logged in a book, and their handiwork will be a lasting legacy for parishioners to enjoy far into the future.

vices since January, and those teachers are already working through some of the challenges that lie ahead. Workshops will be offered at Bearden this summer to help parents understand how the computers will be used. West Valley Middle School principal Renee Kelly says she’s excited that 1:1 technology will give students the opportunity for individual learning. Like Bartlett, she feels pressure to get it right so that the initiative can be expanded. “This isn’t just about us. It’s about every kid in the district.”

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ment with Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee is one example. Green Magnet’s biggest challenge came from starting the community school at the end of October after kids were already involved in other programs, Long says. While the school has offered workshops on truancy and test-taking, it hasn’t yet been able to offer creative programming for adults. She is also concerned because many of her volunteers are college students who will finish their semester in early May. In spite of the problems, Long can tell that community school participants have become more engaged. “The kids come in excited to see the volunteers. They show me excitement about what’s going on in school, and they’re interested.” The Great Schools Partnership operates Knox County’s new community schools. It subcontracts with Project Grad at Lonsdale and with the YMCA at Green Magnet. Those programs had been in place for several years, says Great Schools president Buzz Thomas, and aligning existing community resources is part of the nonprofit’s strategy for managing community schools. Since there

was no program in place at Norwood, Great Schools manages it directly. Thomas says that this has been a learning year for the coordinators at the new community schools. “Last year, we were making it up as we went. This summer, we’ll be better prepared to train new coordinators.” He anticipates adding four more community schools next year. The initiative received $500,000 from Knox County Schools last year, and the same amount is included in this year’s proposed budget. Those funds cover transportation, security officers and after-school tutoring provided by Knox County teachers, says Melissa Massie, executive director of student support services for KCS. Other expenses have been covered by Great Schools through philanthropic and business sources, Thomas says, but he is hopeful that community schools will also be added to the city budget. “This is not just about kids doing better is school. It’s also a development initiative. It’s about healthy families and safer neighborhoods, things the city of Knoxville is very interested in.”

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Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero speaks at an Eat Play Live Knoxville event last week. The Knox County Health Department campaign focuses on providing healthy food and safe exercise options to all county residents. Photos by Wendy Smith

Bill Howard, Krisha Newport, Dana Wham and Jim Richardson of Flying Anvil Theater rehearse “Viva Knox Vegas” from “Forbidden Knoxville Goes Psycho.”

Eat, play and live well Everyone knows that the recipe for health is a good diet and plenty of exercise. But what if you don’t have easy access to healthy food, and don’t live in a neighborhood that’s safe for walking or biking? It’s not that people don’t want to make healthy choices, says Dr. Martha Buchanan, director of the Knox County Health Department. But their environment can make it difficult to make those choices, especially if they live in the inner city. Buchanan spoke at an Eat Play Live Knoxville event for community leaders, elected officials and neighborhood organizers last week. The campaign encourages residents to get directly involved in local food sources and active outdoor spaces in support of their own healthy living. The communities of Inskip, Lonsdale and Mascot are the health department’s primary focus. Mari Gallagher, who published a study on food deserts in Chicago, spoke at the event, held at the East Ten-

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nessee History Center. Food deserts are large areas with no mainstream grocery stores. A mainstream grocery store is defined as one that offers healthy foods and has regular hours. A fringe store carries items that, while not inherently bad, don’t offer the variety of foods needed for a healthy diet. A community is considered out of balance if it has multiple fringe stores but no mainstream stores, she said. Her research helped determine locations for new grocery stores, resulting in a 40 percent reduction in the size of the food desert in Chicago. Charlotte Tolley, who helped launch the Knoxville Farmers’ Market and serves on the Knoxville-Knox County Food Policy Council, was presented with the Robert

L. Wilson Award. The FPC was established in 1982 in response to a research project conducted by Wilson. Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett also spoke, and he claims to have been an organic gardener as a kid. He kept his neighbors supplied with tomatoes, he said. Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero said the city will plow ahead with plans to create an urban food corridor. Knoxville was one of 20 finalists in the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayors Challenge with its idea to turn blighted properties into community gardens, but did not win. The city is working on liability issues related to the plan, she said. ■

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music that has been, shall we say, modified to help Knoxville laugh at itself. No subject – or person – is safe from ridicule, and if you are a certain state senator with the initials S.C., or a member of Pi Kappa Alpha, you may want to skip the show. Or not. “You’ll laugh ’til you fall out of your seat,” says Sweden, who moved to Knoxville last year to work with the show’s writer, Jayne Morgan. “It’s singing, dancing, food and laughter. Does it get any better than that?” Remaining performances are at Big Fatty’s Catering Kitchen, 5005 Kingston Pike, at 10 p.m. on Friday, April 19, and Friday and Saturday, April 26 and 27. Tickets are $15. The show is for mature audiences.

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Bearden High School’s advanced acting class, taught by Glen Ellington, will break new ground as it presents the school’s first audience-participation play, “Curse of the Cobra’s Kiss.” The whodunit revolves around the mayhem that ensues after the discovery of an ancient Egyptian king’s tomb. Belgian detective Hercules Porkchop and super-sleuth Jessica Maples, as well as the audience, must unravel the resulting mystery. Performances are at the school at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, and Friday, April 19. Shows are at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 20. Tickets are $8 at the door.

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government Off to Dallas The formal dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library will occur Thursday, April 25, in Dallas with President Obama, President Clinton and President Bush (43) attending. Among those going from Knoxville will be U.S. District Court judge Thomas Varlan and wife Danni, Knoxville attorney Bruce Anderson and wife Monique, and this writer.

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Varlan was appointed to the federal judgeship by President Bush (45) and confirmed by the Senate in 2003. ■ Former Mayor Daniel Brown will hold a fundraiser for his councilmanic re-election campaign from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at the Beck Cultural Center on Dandridge Avenue. Brown is considered an easy winner in his re-election effort and is the second city incumbent running to host a fundraiser this election cycle. Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis held a fundraiser a few weeks ago at which Mayor Rogero endorsed his re-election. ■ It is somewhat surprising that legislation to eliminate our right to vote in the Democratic and Republican primaries for U.S. Senate got out of standing committees in both Houses of the Legislature. It actually got to the floor of the Senate last week where it was deferred to the last day of the 2013 session. It is sponsored by Sen. Frank Niceley and state Rep. Harry Brooks from Knox County. It would eliminate the party primaries for U.S. Senate candidates and have the Republican and Democratic members of the Legislature select each party’s nominees. How would this work in reality? Well, the legislation (which is still not dead) is vague. It says the lawmakers would meet in open session to select the nomi-

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nees. It does not say if the voting would be by secret ballot or open voice vote. It does not say if the nominee would have to receive a majority of all the votes cast or just a plurality in case there were three or more candidates. It does not provide for any background checks or vetting which occur in a real campaign. The current Republican caucus is 70 House members and 26 senators for a total of 96. The Democratic caucus is 35 members. There is also Ken Williams, the sole independent who might not be allowed to vote in either caucus. For the Republican, 49 votes would be a majority, and 18 would be a majority for the Democrats. In both cases the House members outnumber the Senators by a margin of 3 to 1 and a nominee could easily win with no Senator of either party backing him/her. Each party would be denied the chance to assess candidates in the course of the primary campaign from Mountain City to Memphis. It would be ready-made for an unknown House member to piece together 49 or 18 votes (depending on party) to oust the incumbent Senator as their nominee and choose someone else. This bill has to rank as one of the more poorly conceived ideas put before the Legislature in recent years. Fortunately, it is on life support. Disconnecting the tubes is a good idea. ■ While the Rogero Administration has not annexed properties, it still inherits property coming into the city each year from annexations of 12 or more years back. As ownership changes on property for which lawsuits were filed, those lawsuits are dismissed. This is managed now by the city law department led by Charles Swanson. There are more than 150 lawsuits still pending so the city will continue to grow, but at a slow pace. Chattanooga could outpace Knoxville in the next few years and become the state’s third largest city.

Property Assessor Phil Ballard will speak to the Halls Republican Club, which meets Monday, April 15, at the Boys & Girls Club of Halls/Powell, 1819 Dry Gap Pike near Brickey-McCloud School. Fellowship and snacks from 6-7 p.m. with meeting at 7. Reappraisal notices will be sent out April 17. The Property Assessor’s Office will hold informal appeals hearings for two weeks beginn ing April 22.

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More roads, less money

Prepare for a head-on collision as Tennessee runs out of money to maintain and improve the state’s system of roads and highways. The problem is obvious; the solution is not so clear. Mike Edwards, president of the K nox v ille C h a mb e r, will appear on a panel this week at the Baker Center (see sidebar). He calls it “a Edwards chance to let everybody talk.” Higher gas prices, coupled with increased fuel efficiency, point to decreased gasoline consumption. Yet the state’s transportation agency (TDOT) is funded by a per-gallon tax on gasoline. “We have more people

Sandra Clark driving more miles and the cost of oil-based asphalt has increased,” Edwards said in an interview last week. “Bridges are in bad repair and big trucks on the interstates aren’t helping. The state gasoline tax was last adjusted in 1989 and the federal gasoline tax in 1994.” Yet Tennessee is ahead of many states because of a discipline maintained over years of both Democratic and Republican legislative majorities. Tennessee does not borrow money to build roads. Edwards called the programs in many states “a Ponzi scheme” in which cur-

rent revenue goes to pay debt for previous road projects. “Our bridges must be maintained,” he said. “And a road has a fi xed life, based on slope (how well it drains) and usage. Say that’s 12 years. Then we would need to surface 1/12 of our roads every year.” Edwards said he’s no expert and was probably added to the panel to speak for businesses. He reflected: “Ike (President Dwight D. Eisenhower) raised gas taxes by 1/3 to build the interstates. And look what that did for commerce.” “Yeah,” I laughed. “Especially since the interstate system was presented as a national defense program – a way to move troops.” Reckon anyone has thought of fixing bridges and roads through the Department of Homeland Security?

Baker Center forum A forum ominously called “Taxes, Green Vehicles and the Death of Tennessee Transportation” is set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, in the Toyota Auditorium of the Baker Center at UT. Baker Scholars Eric Dixon and Caleb Williford will moderate the panel, with members: Kevin Bakewell, AAA; Mark

Burton, UT Transportation Research Center; Mike Edwards, Knoxville Chamber; John Schroer, TDOT commissioner; Kent Starwalt, TN Road Builders; Dave Huneryager, TN Trucking Association; Matt Murray, UT Baker Center and Center for Business & Economic Research.

Stacey’s world On April 2, Jay Leno got his biggest laugh line of the night at the expense of the Tennessee General Assembly: “Tennessee lawmakers have proposed a new piece of legislation that will penalize low income families by reducing their welfare benefits if their children perform poorly in school, as opposed to what happens to children of wealthy families who perform poorly in school – they become Tennessee lawmakers.” Maybe somebody in Nashville was embarrassed, but not Stacey Campfield, who had embedded the Leno monolog on his blog, Camp4U, by midday April 3. Any publicity is good publicity in Stacey’s world, and in its service, he’s been hitting hot button issues and blogging about them since his earliest days in the General Assembly, starting with his attempt to join the Black Caucus his rookie year in the state House and quickly moving into fathers’ rights, abortion, gun rights, birtherism, nullification, heterosexual sex, homosexual sex, sex education and Sex Week. Now a senator, Campfield’s carried more sexrelated bills than Bubba Gump’s got shrimp. But nothing except his misinformed ramblings about the origin of AIDS has gotten him more attention than the “Oliver Twist Bill,”

Betty Bean which would cut off Temporary Assistance to Families payments for recipients whose children fail to maintain satisfactory progress in school. He rolled it through committee despite impassioned pleas from clergy and children’s advocates who say it’s inhumane. Last week he deferred it to summer study after opposition from Gov. Bill Haslam and others including staunchly conservative Rep. Todd Gardenhire of Chattanooga. Campfield says he wants to end the cycle of generational poverty. And of course he’s blogged about it: “There is a solution for this “grave indignity” perpetrated against them. Don’t apply for the money. There are plenty of others who would be happy to do what it takes to take their place.” A prudent lawmaker might have shut down the blog after getting sued for libel after falsely accusing a 2008 Democratic House candidate of being a convicted felon. But not the intrepid Stacey, who launched Camp4U on a computer issued to him shortly after being elected. In a deposition given in

the office of former candidate Roger Byrge’s lawyer David Dunaway, Campfield said the purpose of Camp4U is to inform constituents of what’s really going on in Nashville. Under close questioning, he admitted that he has collected campaign contributions via a Camp4U PayPal link. That link is no longer there. Neither is the innuendo about Byrge, which he took down but never apologized for or retracted (he blames his source, House GOP Caucus chair Glen Casada).

Knox projects Knox County Commission will consider in April contracts for: ■ Schaad Road: resurfacing from Pleasant Ridge Road to Knoxville city limits, estimated cost $122,900 with 75 percent funding from TDOT ■ West Beaver Creek Drive: resurfacing from Clinton Highway to Central Avenue Pike, estimated cost $329,900 with 75 percent funding from TDOT ■ Hendrons Chapel Road: from Chapman Highway to Kimberlin Heights Road, an estimated cost $263,325 with 75 percent funding from TDOT ■ Solway Road: resurfacing from Hardin Valley Road to Oak Ridge Highway, estimated cost $317,600 with 75 percent funding from TDOT ■ Roundabouts: at Bob Gray and Mabry Hood/ Hickey; at Bob Gray and Bob Kirby; and at Northshore Drive and Choto Road, construction contract with the Rogers Group for $1,776,782.28 of which $416,491.49 will be reimbursed to Knox County for utility line relocation.

When Dunaway pressed him about using state property to defame Byrge, Campfield had trouble differentiating between his personal property and that which is government owned: Q: “So the taxpayers have been furnishing you with a computer since 2005 for Camp4U?” A: “No.” Q: “Who pays for that computer?” A: “The state.” So, if Byrge prevails, is the state of Tennessee an accomplice, or merely an enabler?

State adopts character development program Central High School seniors Brittany Davis and Abby Booher (right) pose with state Sen. Becky Massey following the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation’s visit to the state Capitol last week. A resolution drafted by the CHS students and sponsored by Massey passed, making Tennessee the first state to adopt the Character Development Program endorsed by the Foundation. The group will hold its 2014 convention here in September. Brittany and Abby will attend UT-Chattanooga following graduation from Central High where their teacher/sponsor was Dr. Michael McDaniel. Photo submitted

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Leonard’s rarelyknown legacy MALCOLM’S CORNER | Malcolm Shell Former Farragut Mayor Bob Leonard left many legacies, including a park that bears his name. But one legacy he left is known by only a few. Leonard was responsible for the creation of the Farragut Folklife Museum. Without his vision, the town would probably not have one of its prime assets. But his vision for the future has resulted in one of the premier small museums in the Southeast. The story begins in 1986, when then-Gov. Lamar Alexander challenged all towns and small hamlets to come up with something unique in celebration

of Homecoming ’86, the 190th birthday of our state. The Folklife Museum was Farragut’s answer. Leonard, who was then the town’s mayor, initially thought that the project would be temporary, lasting perhaps several months. But the town’s positive response to the museum was overwhelming, and it became a permanent attraction. Leonard appointed Mary Nell McFee as museum director and Doris Woods Owens, who had recently returned from a teaching career in Florida, as assistant director. Mary

Nell retired from the project after a year and Doris assumed the helm and guided it through its fledgling years. Today, two of the museum’s galleries are named in honor of Mary Nell and Doris. To get the project off the ground, citizens were asked to donate anything of historical value to the museum, and as a result, a diversity of artifacts became the base of the museum’s inventory. But the going was slow, and the facilities in the old building behind the Campbell’s Station Inn were quite in-

adequate. In fact, it was a former garage where the Russell family parked their dairy trucks. After several months, Leonard and Owens learned that a large collection of Admiral David Farragut memorabilia might be available for purchase. The seller was contacted and subsequently offered the collection at a price of $80,000. Led by Mayor Leonard, the town solicited funds from citizens and was able to collect about $10,000, far short of the amount needed. Part of the collection was purchased – items determined to be of greatest value – and organizers tried to get the seller to reserve the remainder of the collection until additional funds could be raised. The seller agreed, but after several months, asked that the rest of the collection be purchased. At that point, Leonard was able to get a line item in the town’s budget to

Bob Leonard purchase the entire collection. Then-Vice Mayor Eddy Ford, and his wife Linda, drove a rental truck to Washington to pick up the rest of the collection. Eddy later recalled that, although they were exhausted, they were hesitant to stop at a motel because they were fearful someone might steal the items. Without Leonard’s vision, the Farragut Folklife Museum might have been a temporary attraction. But that line item ultimately

resulted in today’s beautiful museum. I have a passion for museums, and when traveling I always try to visit all the local ones. And as I exit each, I realize how fortunate we are to have a museum of the professional quality that is seldom found in other small museums. Leonard served on the Farragut Folklife Museum guidance committee from its inception and was awarded an honorary life membership for his service. As a committee member, he offered insight and guidance that was important in shaping the museum’s policies and procedures. After his retirement, he regularly served as a docent, entertaining visitors with his knowledge. His wife, Marie, carries on the tradition as museum docent, and through her, the museum’s founding family is still a part of the Farragut Folklife Museum.

Leadership for the future By Sandra Clark Jim McIntyre’s lasting legacy as superintendent of schools will be the people he recruited, mentored and promoted to leadership positions in the system. Graduates of the Leadership Academy are already making a difference. Expect more impact in years to come. Dr. Autumn Cyprès leads the program at UT, assisted by principal-in-residence Betty Sue Sparks, a retired administrator with KCS. Cyprès introduced 10 new fellows to the school board last week. She had them wear black suits, and it looked like a convention of morticians. McIntyre reacted by replacing his customary dark blue jacket with a bright orange one, eliciting a comment from board chair Karen Carson about a former UT football coach. “But I didn’t buy the pants,” said McIntyre. Cypres said 97 individuals have applied for the program, which now has 41 fellows (of which 31 are currently in school leadership and seven are doctoral students). “Seven of the county’s 10 rewards schools have fellows as their leader,” she said. Fellows will work with a mentor principal four days each week and will attend classes at UT on the fifth day during the 15-month program. Graduates will earn a master’s or education specialist degree and a state principal license. McIntyre called the program “our pipeline to continued great leadership.” School leadership is crucial to implementing changes driven by technology and higher standards. Meet this year’s cohort: Brad Corum has worked as an assistant principal at West Valley Middle School for four years. Previously, he served as an assistant principal with both Karns and Powell middle schools. Tara Howell-Spikes has been a lead teacher at Mount Olive Elementary School and is a district-wide first grade mentor teacher. Christopher James is a special ed teacher at Fulton High School. Shelly McGill works as an assistant principal at Carter Elementary School. She has been with the Knox County Schools since 2006 where she began at BrickeyMcCloud Elementary School. Dexter Murphy has been at Pond Gap Elementary School since 2009 where he is a fifth grade teacher and mentor teacher. Megan O’Dell is an assistant principal at BrickeyMcCloud Elementary. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Teaching from Tusculum

College and has served in various roles with the Knox County Schools since 2004. J. Scott Reed works as a lead teacher for Knox County Schools. Previously, he worked in special education at Richard Yoakley Alternative School. Melissa Stowers works as a graduation coach at Carter High School. She has been with Knox County Schools since 2004 when she began as an English instructor at West High School. Janene Ward works with

South College in its School of Education as an instructor. She has delivered several presentations on TEAM (Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model) and TAP. She holds a master’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. Steven York has been with West Valley Middle School since 2008. He is a sixth grade science teacher and team leader. Previously, he worked at a middle school in South Carolina for five years. He is currently enrolled in the Educational Specialist program at UT.

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How to follow a legend Following a legendary coach is a daring high-wire act. History says there are far more missteps, slips, falls and crashes than happy landings. Robert R. Neyland? Harvey Robinson didn’t want to be head coach of Tennessee football in 1953 but accepted the call and tried to pick up where the General left off. He lasted two seasons. Paul “Bear” Bryant? Ray Perkins might have made it but that dreadful 5-6 season told Alabama boosters what they already feared, that the replacement was a mere mortal. The Crimson Tide could not tolerate human mediocrity. Perkins recovered but was never appreciated. An attractive offer from the Tampa Bay Bucs caused him to leave his alma mater.

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John Wooden? Gene Bartow never accomplished perfection but had a very good record in two seasons at UCLA. He did not enjoy his work. Gene discovered unreasonable expectations and unsavory happenings behind the scenes, packed his bags and moved to Alabama-Birmingham. Bobby Knight? I didn’t even remember who was next after Indiana ﬁred Knight. I had to look it up. The answer is Mike Davis. Tough act to follow.

Pat Summitt? Replacing one of the greatest coaches ever, historic ambassador of women’s basketball, was a monumental challenge compounded by the departure of ﬁve Tennessee regulars. Holly Warlick, 54, jumped at the opportunity. Pat passed the torch and handed Holly her whistle. The transition was not uncomfortable. The two had been partners almost forever. In the beginning, Holly was a track star at Bearden High. She came to UT on a track scholarship and walked on for baskets. She became Summit’s threetime all-American guard (1977-80). Holly went away for a few minutes, came back when called and was a very capable and totally loyal Summitt

The harder half They sent some Pharisees and followers of Herod to bait him, hoping to catch him saying something incriminating. They came up and said, “Tell us:… Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” He knew it was a trick question, and said, “Why are you playing these games with me? Bring me a coin and let me look at it.” They handed him one. “This engraving who does it look like? And whose name is on it?” “Caesar,” they said. Jesus said, “Give Caesar what is his, and give God what is his.” Their mouths hung open, speechless. (Mark 12: 13-17 “The Message”)

We complain about paying taxes; it’s right there in the Bill of Rights: “Americans have the right to complain about sending part of their hard-earned money to Washington.” Well, maybe it isn’t there in so many words, but still…. The fact that we surrender some of every

paycheck throughout the year, then take the time (and effort) to cope with a Form 1040, and actually sit down and write the check for what we owe (even if we grumble as we do so!) is a testament to the American spirit of patriotism. I love this country, and I pay my taxes. It is how we

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Americans keep a government in place. I know that the system isn’t perfect, but a government is a whole heap better than anarchy. The Jews knew that, too. They may have hated Rome and despised Caesar, but there was peace throughout the Mediterranean at the time, and although the Jews had to pay taxes (sometimes exorbitant taxes!), they were allowed to live and worship as they saw fit. We read this passage and think, “Yeah, OK, so I’ll pay my taxes already and make Caesar happy! And I’ll go to church, too, so that God gets God’s por-

the boat. That isn’t right. There was a lot of yelling and jumping around and running up and down the sidelines to get her message across. All this was punctuated with shrill whistling. It sounded like shift change at the factory. A few other bad days encroached but Holly Warlick walked that high wire and led her team to the SEC championship. It reached the Elite Eight in the big tournament. Some of us were disappointed with the ending. Guard Meighan Simmons summed up the hurt of falling short of the Final Four. “Holly deserved it.” Hart got it right. The coach has justiﬁed her promotion. Tennessee has recruited boldly. The future is bright. Holly and the legend are forever linked.

assistant for 27 seasons. All that made her part owner of eight NCAA championships. Tennessee hung Holly’s No. 22 from the arena rafters. The Women’s Hall of Fame bestowed full honors. God gave her a star for doing her best as acting coach for “Season Impossible,” last season when Pat was ill but still on the bench. About this time last April, Dave Hart rewarded Holly with the official assignment and a salary of $485,000. She assembled an excellent staff and generated some excitement but there were doubts. Southeastern Conference coaches, asked to vote in a preseason poll, smiled and picked Tennessee to finish fifth. Holly did not flee. Tennessee lost the opener at Chattanooga. Holly was shocked but hung in there. Injuries hit hard but the new coach stayed steady in

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tion as well.” But there is the rub. What exactly is God’s portion? A lot of people flinch at the notion of tithing. And maybe Jesus was talking about money in that portion of his statement too: “Give Caesar his taxes and God His tithe.” Except for one thing. The words of C. S. Lewis keep running through my head. Possibly the most breathtaking, frightening description of what it really means to become God’s man or God’s woman is described in this paragraph from Lewis’ “Mere Christianity:” “Christ says ‘Give me All. I don’t want so much of your time and so much of your money and so much of your work: I want You. I have not come to torment your natural self, but to kill it. No half-measures are any good. I don’t want to

cut off a branch here and a branch there. I want to have the whole tree down….The moment you put yourself in My hands, that is what you are in for. Nothing less, or other, than that. You have free will, and if you choose, you can push Me away. But if you do not push Me away, understand that I am going to see this job through. Whatever suffering it may cost you in your earthly life, whatever inconceivable purification it may cost you after death, whatever it costs Me, I will never rest, nor let you rest, until you are literally perfect — until my Father can say without reservation that He is well pleased with you, as He said He was well pleased with me. This I can do and will do. But I will not do anything less.’” That is the harder half. Makes paying taxes look like child’s play, doesn’t it?

News from SOS More than 75 percent of the proposed $419.86 million Knox County Schools budget will be spent on “instruction and instructional support,” primarily to compensate teachers and specialized staff. Enhancing educator compensation to attract and retain talented teachers requires competitive pay. In the 2011-12 Tennessee Education Association profile, average classroom teacher pay in Knox County ranked 35th among the state’s 136 school districts, more than $10,000 less than top-ranked Oak Ridge. Nearby high-paying systems are Alcoa (second) and Maryville (fifth) . To address this pay gap, $7.59 million of the $13.2 million increase will go to educator compensation, with $5.2 million to raise teachers’ base pay by 2.5 percent. The remaining $7.59 million of the increase will cover: moving middle and high school principals to 12-month contracts, raising nonteaching (“classified”) staff salaries by 1 percent, sustaining Advance-PerformEXcel, the strategic compensation system that rewards teachers for meeting specified performance goals, and increasing staffing for the new Northshore Elementary, schools that acquired more students in rezoning and during the Vine Middle redesign. The one decrease from last year is $300,000 in central administration staff.

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Tu Dia 2 pampers Hispanic women By Wendy Smith The second annual Tu Dia, or Your Day, was held recently at Central Baptist Church of Bearden. The event is designed to provide cross-cultural understanding between Anglo and Hispanic Women, says Joyce Wyatt, a Central Baptist member who was also a missionary in South America for many years. Hispanic women of all ages were invited to enjoy a brunch, pampering such as manicures, makeovers and massages, as well as education. Hola Hora Latina, a nonprofit that focuses on building communication bridges between Latinos and the community at Rose-Delia Rios demonstrates how to make paper flowers. large, provided craft opportunities. “Latin American women typically get together to sew or crochet, and it’s like group therapy,” said Coral Getino. “We’re trying to resume the tradition.” The nonprofit is trying to identify community members who can teach authentic crafts. The afternoon was rounded out with praise songs and a keynote by Nathaly Perez of Catholic Charities of East Ashley Lepard provides manicures to Tu Dia 2 attendees. Tennessee.

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Character Counts at Bearden Elementary Bearden Elementary School kindergartners in teacher Laura Forrester’s class were given two banners to hang outside their door during the school’s recent Character Counts assembly. They were honored for their behavior in gym class and in the lunchroom. Pictured are Adriana Aguilar, Francesca Baty, Shadrack Blackson, Whitney Bumbalough, Garrett Burch, Alex Catinella, Landon Deadrick, Brendon Forrester, Joshua Franklin, Calli Franks, Brody Hamilton, Aubree Hollowell, Nicholas Jackson, Anna Faye King, Brian Lopez-Ginez, Mary Lyn Quillin, Braden Paulk, Bella Savas, Sadie Somerville, Will Stewart, Nina Thesis, Kavon Turner and Huck Zimmerman.

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event held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. “It was so cool because that song means so much to me,” she says. “It inspired me to be able to express how I feel because I found out other people feel the same way.” Her long-term goal is to study music production at MTSU, and her short-term goal is to write a song a day over the summer. “Even if they’re bad, that’s what I need to do. That’s what other songwriters say.” While rehearsing for the CTE Goes Live competition, she’s been impressed by the talent of all the performers. “Everybody’s really awesome. It’s going to be a really good show.”

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(Hardin Valley Academy), By Jake Mabe Brooke Harrill (Karns Knox County Schools High), Makayla Morton Career and Technical Edu(Powell High), Nate Paul cation (CTE) director Don (STEM Academy), RobLawson says that after he ert Heck (South-Doyle took his current post six High) and Logan Murrell years ago, whenever he (West High). would talk about excit“The contestants autoing programs in the CTE matically bond,” Lawson departments throughout says. “They see people they the county, people would never would otherwise say, “I didn’t know you did meet. It’s a life experience that!” they will forever take with “My office is always them.” looking at a way to showLike the racing event, case what our students Lawson says the learning do,” Lawson says. outweighs the fun. CTE students are now, “It benefits all students. for example, building race When you apply for a job cars, using physics and a today, employers are lookformula supplied by Lawing at both your educason to “sneak education” tion and the experience into a fun and popular you have. And in today’s activity. Math teachers ofworld, the idea of graduatten collaborate with CTE ing from high school and instructors, too. The cars going into a trade is a thing (driven by adult drivers) of the past. You’re going to later compete. have to have some sort of “That’s something I post-secondary education. felt was missing, showSchool-level winners who will participate in Knox County Schools’ CTE Goes Live are: (front) Brianna Hodge “Students can draw on ing students how you use (Central High), Logan Murrell (West High), Jamie Pratt (Farragut High), Brooke Harrill (Karns High); (second) the content better because information in real world Mykah Webb (Austin-East), Camille Winton (Bearden High), Hayley Schneider (Hardin Valley Academy); (third) they have lived it through applications.” Hayley Smith (Carter High), Makayla Morton (Powell High), Amanda Buschermohle (Gibbs High), Parker Jenour various programs. If I Knox County CTE is kins (Byington-Solway); (back) Devlin Robertson (Fulton High), Nate Paul (STEM Academy) and Robert Heck give you information and holding CTE Goes Live, (South-Doyle High). Inset picture is Piper Montana Smith (Halls High). Photo by Cindy Taylor you regurgitate it on paper, what Lawson calls its “capis that learning or have you just memostone event,” 7:45 p.m. Friday, April 19, rized it? Students come to college betat the Market Square stage. Student four group songs in addition to their pants’ style through hair and make-up, ter prepared because they have taken winners from each Knox County high individual performances Friday night. radio builds ads and programming, theory and put it into practice. school will compete in an event patThey are: Mykah Webb (Austin-East students videotape the event for televi“Our graduation rate for students terned after the popular “American High), Camille Winton (Bearden High), sion production; criminal justice shadwho take three or more CTE classes is Idol” TV series. Parker Jenkins (Byington-Solway CTE ows Knoxville Police Department offimore than 90 percent. That lends vaAttendees will be able to vote for Center), Hayley Smith (Carter High), cers at the event and marketing assists lidity to what we’re doing.” their favorite singer via cellphone, Brianna Hodge (Central High), Jamie by disseminating information. The event will be broadcast live on which will count for 10 percent of the Pratt (Farragut High), Devlin RobertLongtime Knox County teacher and student-run WKCS Radio 91.1 FM and vote. A celebrity judging panel will son (Fulton High), Amanda Buschercoach Buck Coatney, who now heads streamed at Retroradiokcs.com. support the remaining 90 percent. mohle (Gibbs High), Piper Montana the CTE Foundation, came up with the Sara Barrett and Cindy Taylor contributed to this report. They include: Andrew Carlton, owner Smith (Halls High), Hayley Schneider idea a little more than three years ago. of Nash 10 Studio; James Shinault with Roughly 9,000 people showed up for AC Entertainment; Pinnacle Bank vice the first event. Lawson says attendance president Carla Keep and former UT held steady last year. cheerleader Reggie Coleman. “It’s been a really good activity. ParVotes for your favorite CTE Goes Live contestant can be sent after the The winner will receive a complients and grandparents have been able show to: mentary trip to Nashville to professionto see what we’re doing in a positive CTE Goes Live participant Code to text votes to 22333 ally record a song at Nash 10 Studio. way, as well as school principals.” Jack Ryan of MERLE FM 96.7 will Brooke Harrill KARNS13 Contestants were busy practicing host. Also performing will be the spelast week at Stellar Visions and Sound, Mykah Webb AE13 cial guest band All Relevant, as well as one of the event’s Camille Winton BEARDEN13 last year’s contest winner, Kelsey sponsors, owned Logan Murrell WEST13 Northern. and operated by Jamie Pratt FARRAGUT13 Although Tracey and EdAmanda Bushermohle GIBBS13 the singers are die Speeks. 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Girls on the Run meets twice weekly at Pond Gap Elementary School. Pictured are (front) Sarah Beshaw, Riley Oxendine, Jhiya Dorsey, Berenice Zavaleta; (back) school counselor Sarah Hamilton, school teaching assistant Emily Hurt, Asada McClendon, Alana Kelly, Malaka Grice, Jacqueline White, Sparkle King and UT student volunteer Victoria Knight. Photos by S. Barrett

Girls on the Run at Pond Gap “I like meeting new people and getting exercise,” said Pond Gap Elementary School 5th grader and Girls on the Run member Sarah Beshaw.

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Twice a week, Sarah meets with other girls from Pond Gap to run on school grounds and learn how to develop a healthy lifestyle and self esteem through the Girls on the Run program. Pond Gap counselor Sarah Hamilton sponsors the group with teaching assistant Emily Hurt. This year, UT junior Victoria Knight is also vol-

unteering. She has seen firsthand the benefits of the program after being a member of Girls on the Run in a school in North Carolina. “(Girls on the Run) really helps build self-confidence,” said Knight. “It shows you that you are beautiful and smart, even though sometimes you may hear differently.” In addition to preparing for a 5k coming up in May, members discuss potential conflicts that can arise during a typical school day. One exercise the girls perform together shows how gossip can create a tangled web – literally. Group members sit in a circle on the floor, and someone makes up a rumor. Each time someone hears the rumor, they are thrown part of a long piece

of yarn. As the rumor grows the yarn becomes further tangled. This activity shows the girls how difficult it can be to take something back once it has been said. The Girls on the Run 5k is the finale to the year’s program. Several students plan to dance together before the run to warm up. The run will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at Tyson Park. Everyone is invited to participate and all proceeds will benefit the Girls on the Run of Greater Knoxville. In addition to building self-esteem and getting healthy, the members of Pond Gaps’ Girls on the Run have built friendships and would recommend the program to classmates. “It also makes you run faster in tag,” said fourth grade GOTR member Berenice Zavaleta.

Woolridge visits Rocky Hill Former UT basketball player Ronaldo Woolridge visited the students at Rocky Hill Elementary School recently to talk about the importance of staying in school and getting an education. Pictured after the event are (front) Abigail Smith, Faith Brookshire, Fern Schweiger, Hannah Nelson; (middle) Ben Busby, Jake Wilhoit; (back) Wooldridge and principal Cory Smith. Photo submitted

Lip Sync at BMS Lip Sync is a Bearden Middle School PTA fundraiser at which students (and some teachers) pick a song, choreograph a dance and perform for an audience. The competition is judged, and students operate sound, lights and set changes. This year’s winning performance was the “Michael Jackson mash-up.” Pictured are 8th graders Anna Kregel, Marguerite Troutman, Sarah Elder, Lindsay Casey, Hanna Matthews, Phoenix Fogarty and Kaity Cornwell. Photo submitted

Pajama day at A.L. Lotts A.L. Lotts 1st-grade teacher Cathy Duggan takes a sleepy break with students Makena Whitcomb, Lauren Spainhower, Lydia Lively and Alina Hafner during a recent pajama day held in celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Photo by S. Barrett

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PTA to host meeting on synthetic drugs The Knox County Council PTA and Hardin Valley Academy’s PTSA will host The Synthetics Scare 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, in the Hardin Valley Academy auditorium. The county’s current synthetic drug epidemic will be the focus. District attorney Randy Nichols, Metropolitan Drug Commission executive director Karen Pershing and representatives from Rural/Metro will share information including what synthetic drugs look like, how they are sold and the legislation to ban them. This program is intended for parents of high school and middle school students. Students are welcome to attend at their parents’ discretion. Info: Sandra Rowcliffe, sandrarowcliffe@att.net or 531-1848.

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Rowan signs with Sweet Briar Webb School of Knoxville senior goalkeeper and defensive player Skylar Rowan has committed to play field hockey at Sweet Briar College. Rowan is “the perfect ‘lead by example’ player,” said Allison Hodges, Webb head varsity field hockey coach. “She made it a point to especially help the younger players … motivating them to do their best.” Photo submitted

SCHOOL NOTES Sequoyah Elementary ■ 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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Jalpa Patel (right) brought her daughter Keya to the roundup. Keya will be in the 1st grade, but she has been going to a Montessori school. This will be Sophia Zupancic tries out her future school’s colors as Tatum her first year in a public school Snyden looks for his T-shirt size during A.L. Lotts’ kindergar- and they wanted to take a look around to prepare for next year. ten roundup.

Kindergarten roundup at A.L. Lotts

KYS girls 6-8 champions The Knox Youth Sports girls 6-8 basketball tournament champions are (front) Samantha Rouse, Savannah Rouse, Hannah Hodges, MaryBeth Sheringham, Margarite Mary; (back) coach Susan Hodges. Not pictured is Lily Hirsh. Photo submitted

Sunju and Wanmo Koo brought their two sons, baby Jayden and upcoming kindergartner Kyoung to A.L. Lotts Elementary School’s kindergarten roundup. Kyoung met the teachers and looked around the classrooms to familiarize himself with the school.

Henry Sayre will start kindergarten at A.L. Lotts in the fall where his mom, Susannah, is currently the school’s PTA president. Henry’s older sister, Natalie, is in the 3rd grade. Henry said he is most excited about drawing in kindergarten.

KYS Heat 6-7 boys are bracket champs Joseph Brier and Eva Turcios are excited to tour the school they plan to attend in the fall during A.L. Lotts Elementary School’s kindergarten roundup. Photos by S. Barrett

The Knox Youth Sports Heat 6-7 boys basketball team won the championship in the B bracket. The team had a season record of 5-5 and finished in sixth place. Pictured are (front) Anderson Smith, Barrett Stuck, Shepard Strange, Stephen Watkins, Brooks Bergeron; (back) coaches Matt Smith and Toby Strange. Photo submitted

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NEWS FROM CONSTRUCTION PLUS

Looking ahead after 25 years By Sandra Clark Sandy Loy is wrapping up the 25th anniversary celebration for Construction Plus Inc. by looking toward the future. “I’ve finally figured it out,” he says from his high-tech office at 601 Reliability Circle in the Koontz-Loy-Taylor office complex.

Construction Plus Inc. has earned ■ The 2010 National Small Business of the Year Blue Ribbon Award at the Small Business Summit of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce ■ The Pinnacle Award for Business Excellence from the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce

Sandy Loy CCM Twenty-five years might not seem long to an entrepreneur who started a business out of high school. But Sandy earned a bachelor’s degree (with honors) in architecture from UT in 1976. He followed that with a master’s degree in civil engineering, also from UT, in 1982. Starting as a structural engineer, by age 29 he was director of engineering services for TVA. He served as regional engineer for the American Institute of Steel Construction as well as project manager for a top 100 construction firm. He advanced to director of development and construction for Belz Enterprises in Memphis before returning home to found Construction Plus in 1988. “The business has evolved, but I’ve found the right balance,” he says. Starting as a general contractor, Construction Plus Inc. boomed during the 2003-05 period as the company practiced designbuild and later construction management. “I’ve had partners and as many as 40 employees,” he says. “Water finds its own level and so have I.”

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Construction Plus is smaller now and more focused with a core of key employees and Sandy Loy’s personal involvement in every project. Glenda Tipton, director of accounting and purchasing, has worked at Construction Plus Inc. for 15 years. Dan Guidali has been a project manager with CPI for 10 years. And Eddie Elder has been a job superintendent with CPI for 12 years. “The team is strong because we’ve worked together for so long,” says Loy. “We have a strong network of subcontractors. I treat everybody as a partner.”

Panther Sark Office Building built for Dr. Jerry Fussell in 1991 and 1998. Construction Plus Inc. is now restoring the building back to “as-built” quality with new infrastructure technology for energy management and security.

Advice for a young person starting out in commercial construction? “Get as much technical education as you can,” says Loy. “And also take business courses. That’s critical to success. It’s not enough to know the task. You must have business acumen. “Learn how important customer service is.” Loy’s website features him explaining that many contractors can make a good presentation, but “nobody will outperform Construction Plus when it comes to providing service to our clients.” Finally, Sandy says construction management is the future. “Over the next 15 years, construction management, done right, will be the predominant delivery mechanism (for new construction).” Construction management is a 30-year-old industry and Sandy Loy got an early start. He holds Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification number 1432 nationally and was the first building contractor in East Tennessee to earn the CCM designation. Put simply, the process pairs a contractor and client in a collaborative relationship to save money while ensuring client satisfaction. Clients no longer worry about a contractor cutting corners to satisfy a low bid. The

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construction manager works with subcontractors to get the best results for the best price. Loy said the key is professionalism. “You don’t want a contractor to put construction management at the top of a contract simply to avoid a competitive bid. The selection should be based on real professional qualiﬁcations. Eventually construction managers will be licensed separately. “I’ve taken both and the CCM exam is 100 times harder than the general contractor licensing exam,” says Loy. The future is bright and the “R” word (retirement) is not in the picture – for both professional and personal reasons. “The 2008 crash extended my career,” he says with a smile. Loy is raising a granddaughter, and his face lights up when he talks about her. Additionally, Sandy Loy simply likes what he does. He enjoys the relationships he’s built with the people he works with and with his clients. “When you work for a com-

pany, you’ve got one boss. When you work for yourself, you’ve got a lot of bosses and you’ve got to like them. My clients are my bosses and I love the relationships I have with them. That’s what I do best.” Technology has changed the construction business. Loy expects to go paperless this year. “We’re all on iPads, and we’ve probably saved our clients $60,000 in printing costs,” he says. “Everybody (on the job) does not need a full set of drawings.” He uses SharePoint software to post drawings for subcontractors. He sends a text when a drawing changes and the sub uses a password to access the new drawing. “Now it takes a millisecond to transmit (and document receipt of) data that used to take days,” he says. “This means I can be out in the ﬁeld more and can manage more projects simultaneously.” Kudos to Sandy Loy and the folks at Construction Plus Inc. for a successful 25 years.

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First Friday in The District Bennett Galleries was the center of the Bearden universe for First Friday activities in April, with five artists in the spotlight.

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Hometown guy Alex Smith, the Dogwood Arts Festival featured artist, was on hand signing the limited edition Dogwood Arts print, Tennessee Dream, as well as opening his inaugural show along with a favorite Nashville artist, Charlotte Terrell. Terrell created a new collection of ephemeral landscape paintings shown along with paintings of Knoxville’s popular artist Margaret Scanlan. Heather Moore jewelry covered one large table as guests gathered to look at the beautiful handmade jewelry designs that are made of 100 percent natural resources. Gallery owner Rick Bennett says he had to travel to Baltimore to bring back home native Tennessean Alan Daigre, whose exquisite handmade rocking chairs and side chairs feature indigenous hardwoods. Daigre incorporates traditional post and rung and mortise and tenon joinery using hand carved pegs resulting in chairs with strength and integrity and incredible beauty. And as always at Bennett gatherings, the food was fabulous, thanks to the culinary efforts of Rebecca and Daniel Saldovar of Savor Catering and the Tootsie Truck.

Woody Appleby of Bill’s Khakis shows Bob and Matthew McClellan samples of new fabrics at a First Friday trunk show. Over at M. S. McClellan, Woody Appleby of Bill’s Khakis was in town with leather goods from J. W. Hulme and bow ties from Carrot and Gibbs. The leather goods are particularly gorgeous, and include everything from totebags built to last for a few generation of use, to iPad covers that will no doubt far outlive the electronics they house. They, too, are beautiful. And speaking of beautiful, Elisabetta Proietto and Eric Patterson of Twisted Scissors teamed up with Gallaher Spa to help beautify as much of the female population as they could in one day. Pamela Lane of Gallaher spent the afternoon at the salon on Homberg doing makeup consultation and application at no charge for the salon’s clients.

Artist Margaret Scanlan demonstrates the comfort of one of the handmade chairs of artist Alan Daigre, standing with Rick Bennett, at Bennett Galleries First Friday reception.

We caught Kate Orthoefer as she was headed out the door with her purchase from Sole in City, celebrating its fourth anniversary in business. Photos by A. Hart

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Journey to Guatemala By Anne Hart The work of Knoxville’s Interfaith Health Clinic has spread all the way to Guatemala through the efforts of its volunteer staff nurse and patient education coordinator, Carole Metz. Metz recently returned from the Central American country, which she told West Knox Rotarians is about the size of Tennessee, with much of the country at elevations of 7,000 to 10,000 feet, “so they don’t have much of a mosquito problem.” For health care professionals that is a good thing. It means that residents don’t contract mosquito-borne illnesses. The Guatemalan people do have many other problems, though, and one is

Carole Metz a lack of medical care and other basic services and goods in much of the rural countryside. One surprising example Metz related is a lack of sunglasses to provide protection from the

very bright environment. Guatemala is a country steeped in the Mayan culture, where 23 dialects of the Mayan language are still spoken. Joining a group of volunteers sponsored by a Methodist Church in Maine, Metz traveled to several rural villages to visit and work in clinics. One clinic, established by a doctor from Texas, boasts an adjacent school, so residents “can be both educated and treated,” Metz said. The cost of staffing a clinic with a full-time doctor and nurse practitioner is about $13,000 a year, Metz said, adding that only about 11 percent of Guatemalans have quick access to health care.

News from Office of Register of Deeds

March data encouraging for real estate By Sherry Witt The month of March brought not only the beginning of spring, but also some c ont i nued positive signs for the local real estate Witt market. The month produced 706 property sales in Knox County, compared to 639 in February and 681 in March 2012. The total value of land sold during the month was $137.5 million – about $32 million more than the ag-

School board salutes contributor The school board has recognized efforts of the Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union to support Knox County Schools. Scott Bacon, supervisor of Partners in Education told the board that the credit union has been helping since 1987 when it adopted Ball Camp Elementary School. “Since those early days at Ball Camp, the credit union has expanded its presence with the PIE program across the county to also include partnerships with Beaumont, East Knox County and Sterchi elementary schools,” he said. Contributions include: ■ Incentives to reward

student achievement. ■ Support for school staff, including supplies and feeding staff members on an in-service day. ■ Display of student art in branches and invitations to student choral groups to perform at annual meetings. ■ Volunteers for countywide school events including Smokies Safe Kids Day on May 8. ■ Personal finance information for high school students across the county, coordinated by marketing specialist Kristina Howard. ■ Donation of “large ticket items” as top prizes for 8th graders who attend Career Day.

gregate value of property transferred in February. March 2012 saw about $110 million worth of property sales. Mortgage lending lagged slightly behind the figures from a year ago. Although the $286 million loaned against property in March was about an $8 million improvement over February’s numbers, it fell short of the $312 million loaned during March 2012. The largest transaction of the month was the transfer of a residential complex at 424 North Cedar Bluff Road for just under $10 million. The largest mortgage transac-

tion involved financing for the same sale. The loan secured by CBRE Capital Markets came in at $7.65 million. Preliminary analysis of the first quarter data shows a sustained period of growth in property sales. Since Jan. 1, 1,946 properties have sold in Knox County, compared to 1,674 during the first quarter of 2012. There has also been an increase in the total value of land sold, as $327.8 million worth of property has transferred so far in 2013, compared to $288 million during the first quarter a year ago.

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Kristina Howard, marketing specialist for Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union (center), with school board chair Karen Carson and Superintendent Dr. Jim McIntyre Photo by S. Clark ■ Financial institution sponsor of Run for the Schools. This year the credit union allowed Howard to serve as the race director, a huge investment of time which generated $18,000 for KCS.

■ Howard has also served on the PIE Advisory Board and is currently the vice president of the board. “She has been a valuable member of that group and its work to support the Knox County Schools,” Bacon said.

Rodney A. Fields has been named the managing partner of the law firm Lewis, King, Krieg & Fields Waldrop in Knoxville. Fields joined the firm in 1991 following graduation from UT College of Law, and he became a shareholder in 1997. He serves on the firm’s board of directors and manages its business practice group. Lisa Ramsay Cole is the firm’s president and managing shareholder. She became managing partner of the firm’s Nashville office in 2011 and will retain that

position. A Nashville resident, she graduated from Bethel College in 1987 and from UT College of Law in 1993. Cole Fields is active in professional organizations. He and wife Lea Ann Fields have two children, Kelsey and Kristin. They reside in West Knoxville. Deborah C. Stevens resigned as the firm’s president and managing partner when she was appointed by Gov. Bill Haslam in March as a Circuit Court judge, replacing Judge Wheeler A. Rosenbalm who retired.

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NEWS FROM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF KNOXVILLE

Murals with a message Returning from spring break, Christian Academy of Knoxville elementary school students walked into a very different-looking building. In fact, muralist Gale Hinton worked tirelessly over a nine-day stretch to transform the building from its plain, white cinder block walls to an artistic representation of the elementary school’s curriculum. “I think Gale’s work has completely transformed this building,” elementary principal David McFalls said. “Our teachers generated ideas based on our curricular themes, I put pencil to paper, and she really breathed life into it. I couldn’t be happier with the end result.”

Muralist Gale Hinton stands with CAK elementary school principal David McFalls in the newly-painted halls of the elementary school.

■ CAK’s Spring Block Party will be held 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, in the parking lot between the soccer and baseball fields. All are invited to enjoy an afternoon of fun as we dunk, pie and joust our favorite coaches and administrators. The event is followed by two sports events: CAK softball versus Grace Christian Academy at 6 p.m., and CAK boys soccer versus Webb at 7 p.m. Thanks go to Steve Denny, Donald Snider, Ried Estus, Rusty Bradley, Jamie Petrik, Eddy Powers and others who are participating to make this a fantastic and fun event! ■ CAK’s High School Musical Theater program will present “The Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 25, 26 and 27; and 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27. Reserved floor seating is $15 or $10, and stadium seating is $5. Info or for tickets: cakshowseating@ yahoo.com or 690-4721 ext. 136.

Johnny Appleseed is just one figure from American history to grace CAK’s elementary school halls.

When viewing the murals, look for these highlights: ■ Warrior Frog serves as your guide through the building. ■ Hinton said she will always remember when “One nation, under God” was added to the Pledge of Allegiance, so she wanted to make that come alive at CAK. ■ A few phrases are written backwards so they can be read in the mirror, “God Loves You!” ■ Hinton said she painted the scene of Jesus walking on water from Jesus’ perspective. “I thought it would be better to see it through His eyes.” ■ Hinton thought that as parents sat in the lobby they could be reminded of the reason why they sent their children to CAK, so she painted the column in the lobby pictured here. The address on the mailbox is 4316 God is Love Lane (John 3:16). Info: www.galehinton.com

Hinton said she worked nine 12-hour days on the project, which utilized all the interior hallway walls of the building. Once she was involved, Hinton said she couldn’t resist painting on a few of the exterior hallway walls as well. She used wall paint and did everything freehand. “I love what I do,” said Hinton, who has painted murals for more than 40 years. “And especially with this job, it was almost like therapy for me. I am a Christian, I have a very strong faith, and to be able to put on the walls what you believe has been amazing. I’ve painted thousands of schools but you’re not always at liberty to paint what you believe.” Because it was such a labor of love and testimony of Hinton’s faith, she joked that she maybe should have signed God’s name to the ﬁnished project instead of her own. “There is not a day that I go into a project that I do not pray all the way to the job,” Hinton said, “and I always say a prayer before I start. I believe it works!”

Scenes from Bible stories, like Moses receiving the Ten Commandments, bedeck the halls of CAK’s elementary school.

■ CAK’s Early Learning Program will offer “Bugs and Butterflies: We have new life in Jesus Christ” 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 26. The program is open to preschool-age children and their parents. Activities include making edible “dirt cups,” bugs and butterfly crafts, story time and a bounce house. RSVP to mmiller@ cakmail.org by Monday, April 22.

Warriors basketball nets postseason honors Sophomore Anna Hammaker was named to the AA All-state team after helping to lead CAK’s girls basketball program to the 2013 district, regional and sectional championships and ﬁrst-ever state tournament appearance. Hammaker was also named First Team and Sophomore of the Year in the Coaches KIL Honors. Junior Kaycee Heitzman and Sophomore Cheyenne Hooper joined Hammaker with KIL honors, earning ﬁrst team and second team, respectively. Senior Oteriah Lee represented the CAK boys basketball team by earning a spot on the Coaches KIL First Team. Congratulations to all four players on a successful season!

Sophomore Anna Hammaker looks to score versus Grainger County. CAK won this sectional game and advanced to the state level.

2013 Summer Camps Christian Academy of Knoxville is offering a variety of academic, athletic and arts camps for Summer 2013! (Camps open to Elementary and Middle School Ages) ATHLETICS: Baseball June 3-6

MS Volleyball July 8-9 July 10-12

Cheer June 3-6

All- Sports Camp July 29 - August 2

Soccer June 10-13

Tennis July 15-18; July 22-24

Football June 17 - 20 Softball June 17-20 Basketball JJune 24-26

Volleyball HS Summer Slam! (Team Camp) July 22 - 26

ACADEMICS: Create in Me Art Camp June 17-20 Chem Camp June 3-7 Filmmaking June 24-27 Photography June 25-26 iPhoneography June 27

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Keep kids healthy and safe this summer (StatePoint) It’s summer, and for kids that means it’s time for sports, swimming, biking and picnics. And while active outdoor time is healthy and fun, experts say it’s crucial for parents and kids to brush up on some seasonal safety tips. According to the experts at the American Academy

of Pediatrics (AAP), the summer poses its own set of risks. In order to help parents keep kids happy, healthy and safe all summer long, they are offering these timely tips:

Sun Safety Sunburns are not only unpleasant, they are

damaging to skin health. Minimize your family’s exposure to harmful ultraviolet radiation by dressing your children (and yourself for that matter) in cotton clothing with a tight weave, sunglasses and hats with a brim or bill. Stay in the shade whenever possible and use a sun-

Drowning is a leading cause of death among children, including infants and toddlers, but parents can make swimming safer for kids with the right safety equipment, instruction and supervision. “While swimming lessons are helpful, they are not a foolproof plan. Parents should never – even for a moment – leave children alone near open bodies of water,” says Dr. Thomas K. McInerny, the 2013 president of the AAP. Home swimming pools should be surrounded by a four-foot-high, nonclimbable, four-sided

injured on trampolines annually. Encourage your child to get exercise in safer ways.

Bike Safety fence with a self-closing, self- latching gate. Parents, caregivers, and pool owners should learn CPR and keep equipment approved by the U.S. Coast Guard, such as life preservers and life jackets, at poolside.

Trampolines Even with netting, padding and adult supervision, experts say that home trampolines are dangerous. “Trampoline injuries are common, and can be potentially catastrophic,” says Dr. McInerny. “From temporarily debilitating sprains, strains and contusions to cervical spine injuries with lasting consequences, the risks associated with recreational trampoline use are easily avoided.” Thousands of people are

Children should wear a helmet on every bike ride. Accidents can happen anywhere, anytime. Get your child a helmet specific for biking. Football helmets, for example, are made to protect the head from other types of injuries. Teach your children traffic and bike safety before allowing them to bike in the street. For example, they should always ride with traffic and use hand signals. If your child doesn’t have the skills necessary to use hand signals without swerving, he or she shouldn’t be riding in the street. For more summer safety tips, visit the AAP’s website for parents, www. HealthyChildren.org. By taking proper precautions, you can maximize the fun this summer by keeping kids healthy, safe and sound.

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class and an in-studio performance. June 24-28 – Musical Theatre Camp, for ages 8 to 15, both new and experienced dancers. Learn acting, dance, voice and prop-making, along with performing excerpts from Les Miserables, the Lion King, Mama Mia, Cabaret, South Paciﬁc and Hair. July 1-3 – West African Dance, African djembe drumming and aerial classes in silks and lyra, ages 8 to adult. July 8-26 – a range of three-week dance workshops will be available for students age 4 through advanced.

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Adventure camps ■ AMSE Science Camp, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., two weekly sessions June 10-14, and June 17-21. Both sessions will be held at the Freels Bend Cabin site, where campers will use the natural setting to study insects, habitats, water, fossils, weather and more. Campers will also learn about electricity, flight and robots. Cost for one week is $150 for AMSE members and $175 for non-members. Info or to register: www.amse.org. ■ Angela Floyd Schools of the Dance offers summer camps at both locations: 6732 Jubliee Center Way, and 10845 Kingston Pike. Camps include: Princess Camp, Rock ‘n Roll University, MultiStyle Dance Camp, Lyrical Workshop, Music Fun Time, and Dance Sampler for various age groups. Days and prices vary. Info: www.angelafloydschools. com, 947-9894 for north location, and 675-9894 for west location.

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■ Beverly Park Golf Course, 5311 Beverly Park Circle, will host the Knox Area Junior Golf Association summer golf camps. Sessions for ages 4-12 are available 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 11-14 and 25-28; and 9 a.m. to noon July 9-12 and 23-26. Instructor is George Hall, PGA. Info: knoxvillegolf.org. ■ Camp Invention will enhance your child’s education through fun, hands-on activities like working together to solve real-world problems. Sessions are May 28-31, at Cedar Bluff Elementary; June 3-7, at Hardin Valley Elementary; June 10-14, at A.L. Lotts, Rocky Hill, Farragut Intermediate, and Blue Grass. Register on or before May 30 and receive $15 off the base price. Info: www.campinvention.org

tessori.org or 688-6776. ■ The Goddard School, with two locations in Farragut and Knoxville, offers an early childhood summer program with age-appropriate and innovative activities. Info: www.goddardschool.com. ■ Garden Montessori School, 3225 Garden ■ Camp Webb offers Drive, offers summer more than 100 specialty camp for age 2 through and sports camps and an rising 8th graders June outdoor adventure camp, 3 through July 26, with ■ First Lutheran all with experienced, cardaily, weekly or monthly ing staff. Lunch is included. School, 1207 North Broadenrollment. Also offered way, May 28 through Info or to register: www. is a film institute July Aug. 9, age 3 through 8th campwebb.com or 2918-19, for middle and high grade. Register by April 15 3840. school students, with and receive a $10 discount instruction in filmmaking, ■ Christian Academy on application fee. Info: script-writing, acting, cinof Knoxville offers a Barbara Steele, 524-0308 ematography and more. variety of academic, athor 300-1239. Info: www.gardenmonletic and arts camps for

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elementary- and middleschool-age students. Info: 690-4721 ext. 142 or www.cakwarriors.com/ camps.

■ The Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, has a variety of overnight camps for ages 13-17, including Teen High Adventure, Wilderness Adventure Trek, Discovery Camp, Field d Ecology Adventure and Backcountry Ecological Expedition. Also offered is Smoky Mountains Family Camp July 8-13, for

ages 6 and older. Info: 448-6709 or www.gsmit. org/SummerYouth.html ■ The Ice Chalet and the Robert Unger School of Ice Skating, 100 Lebanon Street, offers seven, one-week ice skating camps and once-a-week classes for seven weeks, June 10 through July 27. Info: 588-1858, icechalet@ chaleticerinks.com or www.chaleticerinks/summercamp.

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Are you a Matisse Matisse, Van Gogh Gogh, or O'Keeffe Keeffe? Choose from 5 different dates during the summer! Classes available for ages 5 to 12. Your child will create their own masterpiece each day! All painting supplies, a snack, and free t-shirt will be provided!

Cheer Clinic Cooking Camp Craft Camp Dance Camp Drama Camp Etiquette, Manners and Values Camp Jason DeVries' Junior Eagle Basketball Camp Jason DeVries' Lady Eagle Basketball Camp John Higdon Basketball Camp Jump Rope Camp Knitting Camp Lacrosse Camp Music Camp Scrapbooking Camp Young Folks Return completed camp registration forms to Scott Barron, camp director, 711 S. Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919. Camps are open to anyone who would like to participate. Thanks for considering Camp Eagle!

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Creative Learning For Kids in June and July! Amazing History Adventure Ages 9-13/$169 Location: Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorngrove Pike July 15-19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Girls on the Run Instruction by Girls on the Run Greater Knoxville Ages 8-12/$75 June 10-14 & July 8-12, 9-noon Confident Teens Ages 13 & up/$65 June 10-11 & July 17-18, 12-1:30 p.m. Manners Come From the Heart Ages 7-12/$65 June 25-26 & July 15-16, 10:30-noon Young Artist Ages 8-15/$119 June 24-28, 9-noon & 1-4 p.m.

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! p m a C r e m m u S ■ Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, May 22 through Aug. 9, rising 1st through 7th graders. Camp includes field trips to Splash Country, movies, Maze of Mirrors, WonderWorks, Oak Ridge Pool and more. Other activities include weekly devotions, Vacation Bible School and arts and crafts. Registration is $40 per child and a one-time activity fee of $155 per child. ild. Weekly fee is $100 for five days, $75 for three days, $50 for two days. Info: Kristie Bell or Tandy Dreier, 688-7270. ■ Sacred Heart Cathedral School, 711 S. Northshore Drive, will host Camp Eagle, with a variety of camp topics, including sports, cheerleading, cooking, dance, drama, etiquette, music, crafts and scrapbooking. Info: www.sacredheartsports.org or 558-4126. ■ Spirited Art in Bearden will offer several sessions of art camp for ages 5-12. Campers will make their own masterpieces each day. Painting supplies, snack and Tshirt are provided. Info: myspiritedart.com or 584-1010. ■ Studio Arts for Dancers, 1234 Rocky Hill Road, offers several summer sessions for various ages, including West African Dance, Sleeping Beauty Dance Camp, Musical Theatre Camp, and sessions for more experienced dancers. Register before April 19 and receive a 10 percent discount. Info: www.studioartsfordancers.net or 539-2475.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;See you at the finish line!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; A cross-country road trip is always a challenge, but imagine traveling to all 50 states in 50 weeks and racing in 50 marathons. In a wheelchair. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the ambitious goal of Paul Erway, Grant Berthiaume and Aaron Roux, three friends with spinal cord injuries who are trying to do something no one has ever done before. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re racing in the wheelchair divisions of 50 marathons in each state, all in 2013. The three men were in town recently for their 13th marathon this year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the April 6, 2013, Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon. They stopped by the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center first to share their stories and talk to patients there. The Patricia Neal Center is the regional leader in rehabilitating stroke, spinal cord and brain injury patients. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We try to go into a rehab facility before each marathon, to let the therapists know how we appreciate their work and to encourage other patients that life is not over,â&#x20AC;? said Erway. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even if something has happened, they can still carry on.â&#x20AC;? Erway, 54, has been paraplegic since a car accident in 1980. Berthiaume, 52, has been paraplegic since a construction accident in 1998. And Roux, 28, was home on leave from the Marines when a car accident left him a quadriplegic, paralyzed in his hands and legs, although he has arm mobility. Starting in January in Jackson, Miss., the three plan to finish 50 races by December with the Honolulu Marathon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to make a point, that you can have a disability but you also can do great things having a disability,â&#x20AC;? said Erway, who lives in Shelbyville, Ky.

50 Ability Marathons team members (from left to right: Aaron Roux, Grant Berthiaume and Paul Erway) join Patricia Nealâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s IRC Coordinator Al Kaye in Neyland Stadium - the finish line for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon.

Erway and Berthiaume, who is from Tucson, Ariz., cooked up the 50-races-in-50-states idea in 2010, when they were competing in the Oita International Wheelchair Marathon event in Japan, considered the premier event of wheelchair racing in the world. They were there with Knoxville native Matthew Porterfield, a former patient at Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center and another world-class wheelchair racer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We thought, well if weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing the ultimate event now, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next? We had heard about marathon runners doing marathons in every state, so we thought weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d do a wheelchair marathon in every state,â&#x20AC;? said Erway. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grant (Berthiaume) went back and put together the schedule, and he said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;It can be done.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;?

We had heard about marathon runners doing marathons in every state, so we thought weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d do a wheelchair marathon in every state. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Paul Erway Porterfield couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t join them because heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s busy with a new baby and a full-time job, so Berthiaume invited his training partner Roux, also from Tucson. The three decided to use the project to raise funds and awareness for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, which provides research and support for spinal cord injury patients. They set up a way for people to donate through a website, www.50abilitymarthons.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of the donations people make through our website go to the Christopher & Dana Reeve

Foundation,â&#x20AC;? said Erway. Traveling costs are covered in part by small sponsors, including Erwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s employer, Superior Vans & Mobility. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a consultant for the company, which adapts cars and vans for people with disabilities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll cost us $5,000 alone in entry fees,â&#x20AC;? said Erway. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are always looking for more sponsors.â&#x20AC;? A marathon in a racing wheelchair takes about two and a half hours to complete on average, said Erway. The Knoxville race, however, has some significant

hills, and Erway popped a tire. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our tires are very thin, and I always carry a spare. But I took four hours to finish,â&#x20AC;? he said with a laugh. Aside from the races, just traveling each week between the marathons while still working a full-time job is proving to be a challenge, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes my plane gets in at 2 a.m., and I have to be up at 5 a.m. for a marathon,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some weekends thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no marathon, so that means we have to make that up someplace else with two in one weekend. But each weekend has had a story.â&#x20AC;? In New Jersey, they ran into a man who happened to know Alexandra Reeve, the daughter of Christopher Reeve. In Miami, they met the owner of Shake-ALeg Miami, an adaptive water sports organization. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So there are pictures of us sailing the next day,â&#x20AC;? said Erway. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who would have expected us to do anything like that?â&#x20AC;? Erway said his wife is supportive of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s project and plans to join him for the Honolulu race. But others have wondered aloud whether he should undertake such an ambitious project. He just qoutes a statement that was printed on the wall of Christopher Reeveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exercise room. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;For everyone who thought I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it. For everyone who thought I shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it. For everyone who said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impossible.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; See you at the finish line.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m 54. Everyone has said I should take it easy, my family is very concerned, they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want me to get hurt again. To them, I just say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;See you at the finish line.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;? See www.50mobilitymarathons. com for more information.

Introducing adaptive sports to those with disabilities

Al Kaye, IRC Coordinator

advice and lessons on adaptive sports equipment to anyone who needs it. The program is funded through the Fort Sanders Foundation with contributions from events like Eskimo Escapades,

corporate grants and private donations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cooperativeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in that we work with many other community groups to pull the clinics together,â&#x20AC;? says Kaye. IRCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s core sports include water and snow skiing, marksmanship, Alpine Tower climbing, scuba diving, cycling, paddling and golf, among others. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every sport has a different safety level, so thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the things we have

to evaluate,â&#x20AC;? says Kaye. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Somebody who has brittle bones probably shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t water ski, or someone whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had pulmonary issues might not be able to scuba because of safety concerns.â&#x20AC;? We work with many types of physical disabilities to include spinal and brain injured, stroke, amputees and neurologically impaired. The youngest has been snow skiers at age 4 through adults in their 70s. Even if he canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t provide an experience for a particular sport thru the IRC, Kaye refers people to specialists around the area as a resource. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If someone says I want to learn to fly, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usually not something we can teach them, but we do refer them to someone who can,â&#x20AC;? he says.

The IRC frequently works with people to adapt sports they might never have tried otherwise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have folks whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never water skied in their lives, and they come out and say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I can do that, it is incredible.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a winwin situation,â&#x20AC;? Kaye says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been able to help individuals get back into life and deal with their abilities. The key is when they give back to help others along the same path. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re advocates for individuals with disabilities, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re advocates for prevention and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re good citizens.â&#x20AC;? For information about IRC events or donating to the IRC, logon to www.patneal.org or call 865-541-1353.

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This swirl pattern named Monkey Wrench appears on the utility barn. It was selected by the students mostly because of its name. Photos by K. Woycik

Shopper-News sales rep Brandi Davis has embarked on an interesting animal adventure lately. She’s become a “donkey mama.”

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Carol’s Critter Corner Her husband and fatherin-law are the owners of “Davis Charolais” in New Tazewell. Charolais are a white breed of beef cattle, and the Davises had become very concerned for their safety. Seems some local marauders – coyotes – had begun to threaten the population. A solution was needed. Donkeys to the rescue! Did you know that donkeys will keep coyotes away? A quick search on the internet turns up many vendors in “guard donkeys,” sold just for that very purpose. Actually, they don’t seem to like dogs of any sort – wild or domesticated. In Brandi’s case, she ended up with a couple of mini-

mules. (Since mules are the result of a romantic encounter between a female horse and a male donkey, she figured that was close enough.) A friend was able to hook the Davises up with a jack named Harley and a jenny named Precious. So far, Harley and Precious seem a bit cowed (ouch), not by the cattle, but by the space. They’d come from a small farm, and now they have five acres and their own barn. Brandi, meanwhile, is learning the ins and outs of mule ownership. She’s been plying them with horse treats from Tractor Supply, and they’re warming up to her. Harley has taken to braying when he spots Brandi coming. (All power to the woman with the treats.) They both enjoy a friendly pat on the head. Everyone is settling in. And the coyotes are staying away. Stay tuned to this column for news about many interesting upcoming events, including Take Your Dog to Work Day and the Walk and Wag Dog Walk, a special fundraiser given by a mother in memory of her animalloving daughter. Send your interesting animal stories to news@ShopperNewsNow.com

The barns at ESK

Two beautiful barns can be seen as you drive along Gilbert Road. They have become a signature of The Episcopal School of Knoxville.

Barnyard Tales Kathryn Woycik ESK headmaster Jay Secor shared some of the barns’ known history. Prior to the school’s purchase, the property was a farm. The general utility barn was built in the 1930s and served the farm’s needs. The tobacco barn was added sometime in the 1960s. The farmhouse was replaced with what is now the Bishop’s building. The 100 acre property on Gilbert Road was purchased for the school in 2000. Secor recalls having a series of parties that year to sponsor the school. In its early years, the 4-H school had a chicken and pig program. Two pigs, Wagner and Petuna, lived in the former tobacco barn. Pigs were among the contes-

The quilt square on the front of the former tobacco barn is the Cross and Crown pattern. On the side is the Hunter Star pattern. Both were painted by the 7th grade students. tants entered at the Tennessee Valley Fair. After the winter break this past January, three beautiful quilt squares were added to the barns. ESK communications director Melissa Anderson wanted to share their story along with art teacher Philip Hoffman. The idea of adding the quilt squares came from Debbie Martin, treasurer of the Parents Association. She thought it would be a fun project for the students.

She presented the idea to Hoffman. He agreed after mulling it over. The project was funded by the Parent’s Association. Hoffman involved his three 7th grade classes. He decided to have three separate quilts made by each class. Each class, comprised of 16 students, researched many patterns and selected several of their favorites. Hoffman picked the top three.

He wanted students to come up with their own designs; choose the patterns within the main pattern, the colors and the amount of colors being used. The 8x8 wooden structures were primed and sealed front and back. The project took approximately 10 weeks to complete and has brought much excitement and pride to the school. Anyone wanting to share the story of their barn can email woycikK@ShopperNewsNow.com.

Arbor Terrace receptionist Phyllis Humphrey produced, directed and hosted a fashion show for the residents last week. Photos by S. Barrett The winners of the Arbor Terrace fashion show are executive director Joy Hall (third place), administrative assistant Virginia Mann (first place) and engagement program director Erin Parten (second place).

Arbor Terrace holds fashion show Arbor Terrace residents were treated to glitz and glamour in the lobby last week, courtesy of receptionist Phyllis Humphrey. Humphrey, a member of the Red Hat Society, said she came up with the idea of hosting a fashion show after her Red Hat friends visited recently. Humphrey brought clothing from her wardrobe for staff members to model. “Most clothing and accessories come courtesy of Sweet Pea’s here in Knoxville,” Humphrey said. “And

The winning models from the Arbor Terrace fashion show enjoyed prizes that included flowers and boxes of chocolate.

Arbor Terrace resident assistant Marrissa Curl models a purse and designer denim from her personal collection.

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Sweet Pea is me.” Some of the faculty also modeled outfits of their own. The winner of the best Arbor Terrace residents Alice Engelhorn, Gin Cate and outfit and best model re- Maria Meadows wait for the winner of the door prize to be ceived a foil crown, flowers announced. Maria won a potted plant. and a first-place ribbon.

HEALTH NOTES

CALL TO ARTISANS, VENDORS

■ Parkinson Support Group (PK Hope Is Alive) of East TN will meet 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at the Kern United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 451 East Tenn. Ave. in Oak Ridge. The topic will be “How to De-Clutter your Home and Reduce Falls” presented by Valerie Hughes. East Tennessee Personal Care Services will provide a light lunch. Info: Karen Sampsell, 482-4867, pk_hopeisalive@bellsouth.net or www.pkhopeisalive.org.

The Union County Art in the Park committee is seeking artists, crafters and food vendors to join in the third annual artist’s Festival “Art on Main” on 10 a.m.3 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Union County Arts Center and on Main Street. For vendor form/info: Union County Chamber of Commerce, 992-2811.

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Forbidden Knoxville Goes Psycho, a musical satire of all things Knoxvegas, written and directed by Jayne Morgan, will be presented by the Flying Anvil Theatre at 10 p.m. April 19, 26 and 27 at Big Fatty’s Catering Kitchen, 5005 Kingston Pike. Seating is limited; call 219-8317 for reservations. Tickets: $15 at the door. Dogwood Arts Festival events include the Student Art Exhibit through April 26 at Clayton Center for the Arts in Maryville; Regional Fine Art Exhibition through April 26 at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St.; and Dogwood trails, Open Gardens and Camera Sites through April 28. Info: www.dogwoodarts.com or 637-4561. 2013 Artists on Location call for entries is open through April 30 or until 50 artists have registered. The event, presented by the Guild of the Knoxville Museum of Art, will be May 8-11 throughout Knoxville. Info: www.knoxart.org. The Knoxville Writers’ Guild writing contest is accepting submissions in numerous categories through April 30. Info: www.knoxvillewritersguild.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 15 GFWC Ossoli Circle will meet at the Ossoli Clubhouse, 2511 Kingston Pike. Schedule: 9:45 a.m. coffee; 10:30 a.m. “ETTAC – Who Are We? What Do We Do?” by Alice Wershing, educational technology coordinator for the East Tennessee Technology Access Center, and “Carolyn Owen – A Personal Story” by Susan Owen; 11:30 a.m. “Russia: 2012,” by Ruth Heizer and Patsy Ellis. The Volunteer Republican Women’s Club of Knoxville will have its annual Spring Fashion Show and Silent Auction at Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. The auction begins at 11 a.m., buffet at 11:30 a.m. and program at noon. Cost: $15 at the door. Reservations appreciated: Marianne Thompson, 691-7807. Tennessee Shines will feature jazz-pop-soul quartet Lake Street Dive 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.

MONDAY-FRIDAY, APRIL 15-19 MFA thesis exhibitions by Gretchen Bundy, Brandon Donahue, Alicia Faciane and Kelly Porter will be on display 10 a.m.-8 p.m. April 15 and 18 and 10 a.m-5 p.m. April 16, 17 and 19 at UT’s Ewing Gallery of

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UT MFA thesis exhibitions by Shelly O’Barr and Neil Ward will be on display 11 a.m.-6 p.m. April 17-19 at the UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S. Gay St. A reception will be held 6-9 p.m. April 19. Free.

THURSDAY, APRIL 18 An Introduction to the Alexander Technique will be presented by certified instructor Lilly Sutton at 10:15 a.m. at the Bearden Branch 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. Founding Families “Beyond the Blue” luncheon will be at 11:30 a.m. at Crescent Bend, 2728 Kingston Pike. Special guest will be Grant Standefer, executive director of Compassion Coalition. Tickets: $25; complimentary valet parking. RSVP: Amy Lawrence, alawrence@child-family.org or 524-7483, ext. 261.

FRIDAY, APRIL 19 UT Science Forum weekly brown-bag lunch series will feature Devon M. Burr, assistant professor of earth and planetary sciences, discussing “The Moon That Would Be a Planet: Saturn’s Giant Titan,” at noon in Room C-D of Thompson-Boling Arena.

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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. Knoxville attorney Wanda Sobieski will discuss “The New Feminist Agenda: Defining the Next Revolution for Women, Work, and Family” by Madeleine Kunin. A “Techniques for Submitting to Juried Shows” workshop will be hosted by the Arts & Culture Alliance 12-1 p.m. at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Denise Stewart-Sanabria will give tips on photographing artwork, how to find and decide which exhibitions are worth one’s time, how to increase one’s chances of selection, why certain media is accepted and others denied, and more. Cost: $5 (free for members). Guests are invited to bring a brown-bag lunch. The Bliss 10th Birthday Party will feature a free concert by Mic Harrison and the High Score at 7 p.m. on Market Square. The first 500 guests to arrive will receive a free Magpies cupcake.

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Bearden Family and Community Education will meet at 10 a.m. at 1801 Downtown West Blvd. Info: 691-0010. The FARM farmers market will open for the season at 3 p.m. at its new Tuesday location in the parking lot of Ebenezer UMC, 1001 Ebenezer Road.

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The FARM farmers market starts at 3 p.m. at Laurel Church of Christ, 3457 Kingston Pike. Alive After Five at the Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park, will feature Jenna & Her Cool Friends 6-8:30 p.m. Admission: $10 ($6 for KMA members and college students with ID); free for 17 and under.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20 Boy Scout Troop 949 will hold a pancake-breakfast fundraiser 8 a.m.-10 a.m. at Chili’s, 7304 Kingston Pike. Dine in or take out. Tickets: $5 at the door. Fellowship Church, 8000 Middlebrook Pike, will have a missions yard sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations will be accepted at the church April 16-18. All proceeds go to international missions programs. A Festival of Storytelling for the family will be held 12-7 p.m. at Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 W. Gov. John Sevier Highway. A youth storytelling showcase will be 12-2 p.m. Jack Neely will share stories at 3 p.m. Cost: $5 adult, $3 student (age 7-18); under 6 free. Free parking. Super Science Saturday will be held 1-4 p.m. at the East Tennessee Discovery Center, 516 N. Beaman inside Chilhowee Park. There will be hands-on activities for children and adults, and a show in the Akima Planetarium will feature a new “full dome projection system.” Admission: $4 adults, $3 children 5 and up, and $2 for ages 3 and 4. Info: www.etdiscovery.org. Disc Exchange, 2615 Chapman Highway, will celebrate Record Store Day with Lunch with Landry at 12:30 p.m., Kelsy’s Woods performing at 4 p.m., and a performance by Guy Marshall at 7 p.m. Bill Landry will sign and sell his book “Appalachian Tales & Heartland Adventures” and sell copies of the new DVD “Talk Is Cheap Tour,” featuring Sam Venable, Jim Claborn, Elizabeth Rose and Landry. He will also be having lunch and invites the public to join him. The East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St., invites teens and teachers to the fifth annual Shakesfest in honor of William Shakespeare’s 449th birthday (April 23). Deron Hicks, author of “Secrets of Shakespeare’s Grave,” will speak on “Shakespeare and Broccoli” at 1 p.m. Musician Laith Kellany will perform at 2 p.m. Tom Parkhill and the Tennessee Shakespeare Company will perform at 2:45 p.m. The writers’ workshop, “The Creative Process: An Author’s Perspective” with Hicks, will be held at 3:30 p.m. Info: Melissa Ferguson, 947-6210 or mferguson@knoxlib.org. “Love Worth Fighting For” conference will be held at 6 p.m. at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Merchant Drive. Actor/producer Kirk Cameron will speak, and musician Warren Barfield will perform. Tickets: VIP $35; general $22.50; group of 10 or more $20/person; at the door $25. Purchase: www. feedyourfaith.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 21 “One Great Day of CPR” will be held noon-5 p.m. on Market Square. Multiple instructors will teach the proper techniques of CPR at numerous stations. Free. Info: www.tnemsea.com.

TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23-24 AARP Driver Safety Class will be offered 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church, 3700 Keowee Ave. Info: Carolyn Rambo, 584-9964.

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Single bout of diverticulitis leads to colon resection for 37-year-old Colds and flu run rampant during the winter season, so when Travis Beers started feeling unwell in January, he assumed it was the same stuff his 9-year-old daughter was dealing with. As the director of materials management for Parkwest, he was helping to open Covenant Health’s new hospital in Roane County and had been working some extra long days. Although it was unusual for him to do, Beers called in sick that Friday and figured maybe resting through a three-day weekend would have him feeling good as new by Monday. But Beers didn’t make it to work as planned on Monday. By Sunday night, he was feeling so badly and had such severe lower abdominal pain that he decided to go to the ER to get it checked out. At 37 years old and generally in good health, the last thing Beers expected to hear was that he had diverticulitis; however, a CT scan confirmed the diagnosis. Not only was he was surprised to find out he had the disease, he was classified as a level three on the Hinchey scale, a commonly accepted rating scale for

and recommended colon resection surgery once the infection was under control. “Given his young age, the severity of his condition, and its containment to a relatively small section of his colon, Travis was an excellent candidate for surgery,” said Gibson. “The diseased section of his colon could be surgically removed and hopefully prevent any future problems.” After spending a week in the hospital on antibiotics to get the current episode under control, Beers returned home. “I was feeling better and I really wanted to get the new Roane hospital opened before having surgery,” said Beers. “I went back to Beers is re-stocking equipment work that following Monday since used for laparoscopic surgeries. we were only about three weeks This is the same type of device his away from the grand opening. I staff gathered in preparation for his knew I’d have to have the surgery, surgery. but it was really nice to be able to take the time for the ﬁrst episode to clear and get the new hospital colon diseases. The scale only goes Associates was on call. He reviewed opened before having to do it.” up to a level four, which typically Beers’ information and met with Four days after opening the new requires emergency open surgery. him early the next morning. Given hospital in Roane County, Beers Parkwest surgeon Dr. William the level of infection, Gibson put was back at Parkwest. Gibson with Premier Surgical Beers on a course of antibiotics “Dr. Gibson told me he could

see the outside of my colon in the CT report, but he’d like to see the inside before we did the surgery,” said Beers. To minimize the inconvenience of having to do a colon prep more than once, Dr. Juan Benitez, Parkwest gastroenterologist, and Gibson coordinated schedules to perform his colonoscopy on Feb. 21 and the surgery on the morning of Feb. 22. The colonoscopy conﬁrmed the CT results and showed that the previous episode had subsided. After one and a half hours in surgery, Beers awoke with six inches removed from his colon. “They think they got all of the affected portion of the colon out,” said Beers. “Hopefully I’ll never have another episode and the surgery will have been well worth it.” Beers was up and walking the day after surgery and felt well enough to return to work after ﬁve days. “You can count on the partnership between Parkwest and Premier for the best care and excellent results,” he said.

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What is colon resection surgery?

Always tell your doctor or nurse what medications you are taking, even those purchased over-the-counter. Each year, more than 600,000 surgical procedures are performed in Make sure to include all supplements and herbal remedies. the United States to treat a number of colon diseases. Although surgery ■ If you smoke, try to stop. is not always a cure, it is sometimes the best way to stop the spread of Ask your doctor for help. disease and alleviate pain and discomfort. ■ Always let your doctor know Colon resection is a surgery to remove all or part of your large bowel. about any cold, flu, fever, or other ■ You will be scheduled for This surgery is also called colectomy and typically illness you may have before your a pre-admission appointment takes between one and four hours. surgery. Colon resections can be performed either at Parkwest. During this ■ Eat high fiber foods and appointment, you will complete laparoscopically or in an open procedure. Depending drink 6 to 8 glasses of water every on what type of procedure you have, your surgeon will admission paperwork and a ■ Do NOT drink anything day. medical history as well as have make one or more cuts in your belly. after midnight, including water. In a laparoscopic colectomy, the surgeon uses a any tests performed and labs Sometimes you will not be able to camera to see inside your belly and small instruments drawn to expedite your care on drink anything for up to 12 hours to remove part of your large bowel. You will have three the day of surgery. before surgery. ■ You may be asked to stop to five small cuts in your lower abdomen. For open ■ You will be given a bowel Dr. William colectomy, your surgeon will make a 6- to 8-inch cut taking drugs that make it harder prep that includes drinking fluids Gibson in your lower belly. If you are having the procedure for your blood to clot. These and taking laxatives and enemas. laparoscopy, your belly will be filled with gas to expand it. This makes include aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, This is done to make sure that the Motrin), Naprosyn (Aleve, ■ Take only the drugs your it easier to see and work in this area. colon is free of any stool. doctor told you to take with a During the procedure, your surgeon will find the diseased part Naproxen) and others. Ask your ■ You may be asked to drink small sip of water. of your colon. He or she will use clamps on both ends of this section doctor which drugs you should only clear liquids such as broth, ■ Arrive at the hospital at your to close it off for removal. After removing the diseased section, your still take on the day of your clear juice and water after noon. surgery. specified time. surgeon will sew the healthy ends of the bowel back together. If you do not have enough healthy large intestine to reconnect, you may have a colostomy. In most cases, the colostomy is short-term, and can be closed with another operation later. But, if a large part of your bowel is removed, the colostomy may be permanent. Your surgeon may also look at lymph nodes and other organs, and After the operation, it is bed the day after surgery and to a follow-up appointment will may remove some of them. important to follow your doctor’s walk. This will help diminish the be scheduled for you with your “Most people who have a colon resection recover fully. Even with a surgeon within one to two weeks instructions. Although many soreness in your muscles. colostomy, most people are able to do most activities they were doing people feel better in a few days, You will probably be able to of your procedure. Discuss all before their surgery,” said Dr. William Gibson, surgeon with Premier remember that your body needs get back to most of your normal concerns specific to your personal Surgical Associates at Parkwest. time to heal. activities in one to two weeks time. situation with your surgeon before “If you have a chronic condition, such as cancer, Crohn’s disease or You are encouraged to be out of Before you leave the hospital, and after your procedure. ulcerative colitis, you may need ongoing medical treatment.”

During the 2 weeks before your surgery:

The day before your surgery:

On the day of your surgery:

What should I expect after my surgery?

Large bowel resection is used to treat many conditions, including: ■ A block in the intestine due to scar tissue ■ Colon cancer ■ Diverticular disease ■ Familial polyposis ■ Injuries that have damaged the large bowel ■ Intussusception (when one part of the intestine pushes into another) ■ Precancerous polyps (nodes) ■ Severe gastrointestinal bleeding ■ Twisting of the bowel (volvulus) ■ Ulcerative colitis

Possible complications include:

■ Bleeding ■ Infection ■ A leak where the colon was connected back together ■ Injury to adjacent organs such as the small intestine, ureter or bladder ■ Blood clots to the lungs It is important for you to recognize the early signs of possible complications. Contact your surgeon if you notice severe abdominal pain, fevers, chills, or rectal bleeding.

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When do I need to call my doctor? Be sure to call your physician or surgeon if you develop any of the following: ■ Persistent fever higher than 101 degrees ■ Bleeding from the rectum ■ Increasing abdominal swelling ■ Pain that is not relieved by your medications ■ Persistent nausea or vomiting ■ Chills ■ Persistent cough or shortness of breath ■ Drainage (pus) from any incision ■ Redness surrounding any of your incisions that is worsening or getting bigger ■ Inability to eat or drink liquids

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