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IN THIS ISSUE New cathedral for Sacred Heart It was a grand and historic day for area Catholics, and dignitaries – both Catholic and not – came to help celebrate the groundbreaking on a new, nearly $30 million worship center for The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

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‘Guys and Dolls’ For the West High School students who performed “Guys and Dolls,” there’s more to the story than just the script. The theater students usually have ample time to rehearse their lines, perform a dress rehearsal and just connect as a cast. But because of Knox County Schools’ numerous snow days, they weren’t given much prep time.

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Butch-watch Butch Jones has done well rebuilding bridges, mending fences and pointing the program in the proper direction. Practice field challenges through a public address system, the noisy stadium DJ and student appreciation day are not the Neyland way but Butch clearly has his own brand of leadership. I continue to withhold judgment on player development and strategy. When Tennessee defeats Alabama, I’ll have more to say.

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Read Marvin West on page A-4

If Gibbs Middle is built, what’s next? Sandra Clark talks about the dilemma created by building a middle school for 800 kids in remote Gibbs. “We’ve got spaces without kids on the east side and kids without spaces on the west side.”

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By Anne Hart Anyone who has ever fallen truly in love with a certain style or make of automobile has met their match in Knoxville “Song of the Woods” is artist and sculptor Clark the title of this fantasy Stewart. automobile carved Stewart, however, from mahogany. has taken his love for automobiles far beyond the imagination of most of us in a series of fantasy creations of classic cars he has crafted using everything from an old birch cutting board to scrap aluminum and even velvet. Many of the cars will be on display through the month of May at the District Gallery in Bearden. A retired University of Tennessee professor of drawing and painting, Stewart says his love affair with automobiles began when he purchased a classic MGTC as a teenager. “I took it apart to the last bolt and screw and put it all back together again. No one could believe a 19-yearold could do that.” Ah, but when we learn that the 19-year-old Stewart lived in California’s Newport Beach area, famous for its “muscle cars” of the ’60s and other classic beauties on four wheels, it all begins to make sense, for Stewart’s cars are as marvelous as those. “Automata” is what he calls his figurative collection. It is colorful and amazing in every way. There are fantasy renditions of the Porsche, Jaguar, Bugatti, MG, Alfa Romeo and others. None is true to the original. They are better. More colorful. More interesting. More beautiful in both Artist and sculptor Clark Stewart design and craftsmanship. And they with two of his fantasy cars, looseare flawless. For if ever a perfectionist ly based on classics of the 1930s existed, it is Clark Stewart. and titled “Automata,” on display An art collector himself, Stewart through May at the District Gallery says the collection he and his wife, in Bearden Photo by A. Hart To page A-3 “Moto Mata” is what artist Clark Stewart calls his imagined art deco motorcycles.

Wallace and Peplow prove the power of two prostate cancer, the friends decided to participate in UT Medical Center’s The Man Run. After participating in the onemile option, they agreed that one mile wasn’t enough. They intended to walk their next race, a 5K, but when they went down hills, “gravity just took us,” says Melissa. They also noticed that they shared a competitive streak and enjoyed passing other participants. They finished the 5K in 43 minutes − without even trying, they say. Vicky used a rented, traditional wheelchair, which she learned to propel by kicking with her right leg while turning the right wheel with her arm. Melissa, who had never run before, kept the chair straight and helped Vicky up hills. Their next endeavor was the Hot to Trot 5K in Turkey Creek. They practiced and dropped their time to 38 minutes. Melissa completed the Marine Mud Run − three miles of running, obstacles and mud pits − in 2011. Vicky, who was frustrated about missing the race, has now completed it three times with the assistance of a crew of friends. In 2013, Vicky purchased a bright pink racing chair for $3,000 with the help of

By Wendy Smith Last weekend’s Dogwood Classic 5K attracted two competitors who are even more inspiring than the glorious blooms of Sequoyah Hills. Melissa Peplow and Vicky Wallace, both from Oak Ridge, have attracted attention since they began running together in 2011. Both face significant physical challenges − Vicky lost the use of the left side of her body after a stroke, and Melissa is legally blind. But their rigorous workout schedule and straight-up gumption make them competitors rather than just participants. Melissa became aware of Vicky, and her plucky determination, when she watched her climb a cargo net during a martial arts adventure camp. Vicky had already suffered a minor stroke. A few years later, Vicky had a major stroke. She lost all sensation in her left side and had to re-learn how to swallow, breathe and talk. Because of her visual impairment, caused by a congenital abnormality, Melissa can’t drive. Since Vicky couldn’t drive either, the women began to walk together, for therapy and to run errands. Since Melissa’s father was fighting

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Debbie and Patrick Boles get ready to dig into their pancakes at the breakfast supporting the Bearden Middle School cheerleaders.

Spirited pancakes TThe he power power of two a sponsor and several supportive friends. A better chair means better times. Their fastest mile is now 8:34, and their fastest 5K is 28 minutes. They’ve lost count of the number of races they’ve completed, but it includes a dozen 13.1-mile half marathons. Six were actual races, and six were virtual − races with online registration that can be completed anywhere. Last fall, they completed two half-marathons − Farragut 13.1 and the Foothills Half Marathon − in two days. A few weeks later, they got their personal best time, two hours and 43 minutes, at the Secret City Half Marathon − in spite of Vicky taking a tumble out of her chair. They laugh as they recall how Vicky tipped over while waving to fans. An unidentified “angel” placed her back in the chair as Melissa regained her balance. While Vicky wasn’t injured during that race, she broke

From page A-1 F A1 her left leg during a mud run and broke a finger when her hand got caught in the spokes of her chair during another race. They remain undaunted. In May, they’ll begin training for the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington in October. They earned their spots by raising money for Ainsley’s Angels, an organization that promotes inclusion of those with special needs. Both say they could never have done it all without each other. Vicky says she was initially embarrassed to “run” in her wheelchair, but Melissa got her through it. Melissa says Vicky motivates her to get out the door each day. Faith plays a role in both of their lives. Vicky says she had to make the decision to see her life, with its many challenges, as a blessing from God. “He’ll give you the strength to use what you have.”

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From page A-1 Stewart created drawings and paintings that were shown in more than 200 exhibitions worldwide and are included in many private and museum collections. If you’re a lover of motorcycles, don’t despair. Stewart is also. His classic Norton will be on display at the show, alongside the bright yellow fantasy Norton he sculpted. The show is open to the public. Info: 200-4452 or www. thedistrictgallery.com

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learning capability is an example of the many ways the foundation has benefitted the entire school. Principal Katherine Banner recalled being approached by foundation president Chip Finn four years ago. He shared his vision for the hall, as well as its $300,000 price tag. She assumed it would take years to raise the funds, but financing was secured in a little over a year. “You give, and it’s for everyone. That touches my heart,” she said. The lecture hall’s technology was demonstrated through a Skype session with Parks Barroso, a 2012 WHS graduate. The College of Charleston student is currently studying abroad at the Universidad Adolfo Ibañza in Viña del Mar, Chile. He reported that his senior year at West was

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How long before Butch does something? Question: So, how long campus rock. Answer: He already has before Butch does somedone something. He has adthing? justed the football culture to mostly positive, upgraded talent and depth and set a world record for attention to Marvin details – including academWest ic achievement and unification of the old guard. In mod language, Tennessee is trending. There is Clarification: I suppose, measurable improvement. in this case, Butch is a col- His players are bigger and lective noun encompassing faster. They look stronger in Tennessee coach Lyle Allen the team photo. These preliminaries Jones Jr. , a cluster of highly regarded on-field assistants, have been expensive, a few dozens behind the scene, af- million here, a few more fluent fans who loan jets and there, raises all around, enthusiastic students, some but, fortunately, Butch has who run and jump and hit enhanced ticket sales and people and others who paint perhaps inspired an uptick recruiting names on the in giving. He is one heck of

a salesman. By my count, he is undefeated in press conferences and interviews. He says a lot – with passion. What the Volunteers did to Iowa, slow or lethargic, generated an overflow of orange optimism. Many think Tennessee will win the SEC East. No previous Butch result substantiates this. His twoyear record is 12-13. He is 5-11 in the SEC. He and his people have twice upset South Carolina. He lost to the worst Florida team in a decade. His team squeaked through at Vanderbilt to earn bowl eligibility. Lest you forget, the Commodores, 17-point underdogs, created far too much tension.

Butch said: “This game summarized our season of adversity and great resiliency.” Butch is articulate. Just as he was building, several young people who were once recruiting prizes pulled up roots and went away. OK, that could have been a left-handed blessing in disguise. Newcomers may be better than the dearly departed. For sure they will be younger and less experienced. So, when will Butch do something really exciting? Coming up usually takes more time than going down. Be reminded that major repairs were necessary. Once a program falls, rivals stomp all over it and do

their best to make bad matters worse. “Hobnail boot on the neck” is a vivid description. Consider the Bill Battle decline of the 1970s. John Majors came home to fi x it. There was no brick by brick back then but what we got was 4-7, 5-5-1, 7-5 and 5-6, generally worse than what Battle was doing. Symbolic restoration appeared in the fifth year, capped by the not so glamorous trip to the drab, cold, windy Garden State Bowl. Some of you missed New Jersey. I remember it well. I ran out of gas on a scenic drive. Erosion under Battle was pleasant compared to the Lane Kiffin-Derek Dooley

slide and crash. Butch inherited a mess. His immediate predecessor didn’t recruit offensive linemen. Butch has done well rebuilding bridges, mending fences and pointing the program in the proper direction. Practice field challenges through a public address system, the noisy stadium DJ and student appreciation day are not the Neyland way but Butch clearly has his own brand of leadership. I continue to withhold judgment on player development and strategy. When Tennessee defeats Alabama, I’ll have more to say. (Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com)

Broyles plans campaign school for women Knox County Commissioner Amy Broyles knows − and understands − why few women run for office. They’re busier than ever, and while many are perfectly comfortable raising money for schools or churches, they’re not comfortable asking for money for themselves. Plus, they know that campaigns get ugly, and they don’t want to put their family in that position. But issues that directly affect women, like equal pay, won’t be addressed if women themselves don’t step up, she says. “We have to be the ones sitting in those chairs.” That’s why Broyles is planning a campaign school for women who are interested in running for office or becoming involved in campaigning for a female candidate. A date has yet to be set, but it will be a weekend

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in August, she says. Classes, on topics like messaging and fundraising, will be taught by female officeholders she’s met through the National Association of Counties and the National Foundation for Women Legislators. They are from different parties, and women from all parties, or none at all, are welcome to participate. She is currently seeking sponsorships so that the school will be free of charge. When women choose to run for office, it’s usually because they’re angry about

something, she says. Broyles ran for County Commission seven years ago because she was angry about term limits. Someone tried to discourage her from running because a man, who could finance his own campaign, was willing to run. She was active in the community, but didn’t know the man. She decided she was a better candidate, in spite of having a 12-weekold baby at the time. While Broyles moved forward without wondering if she was prepared, most women say they don’t know enough to serve in an elected office. “Women always seem to think there’s something more they need to do to run for office.” Men, who are used to seeing men in office, are more likely to see themselves as qualified, she says.

Women also have to endure comments about their appearance that men manage to avoid. While Knox County and the city of Knoxville have had numerous female officeholders over the past couple of decades, the trend has reversed. Broyles isn’t sure why, but she’s heard of the same thing happening in communities across the country. She is the sole woman on Knox County Commission. Brenda Palmer, who serves under the city’s first female

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Women candidates face challenges, and criticism, that men don’t face. During her first campaign, Broyles was surprised to be asked how she would manage her family responsibilities while serving on commission. Men don’t get asked such questions, she says.

mayor, is the sole woman on City Council. In spite of the challenge of getting there, Broyles has loved her time in office. She feels that she’s been able to affect positive change during her time on commission, even if it didn’t directly result in policy change. She won’t run again in 2016 because she’ll have been in office for eight years. The people who are most disappointed are her three daughters, she says. “They’re really proud of me.”

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Enrollment Projections Name of School

Current Enroll

2014 Residents

2019

2024

10 Yr.

Bearden Middle School

1178

1175

1416

1389

214.0

Carter Middle School

850

897

774.9

699.5

(197.0)

Cedar Bluff Middle School

617

612

555.4

554.4

(58.0)

Farragut Middle School *

1383

1347

1286

1309

(38.0)

Gresham Middle School

811

799

8315

806.5

8.0

Halls Middle School

1119

1110

941.3

949.8

160.0

Holston Middle School

907

897

923

785

112.0

Karns Middle School

1334

1322

1531

1434.7

113.0

Northwest Middle School

829

957

1099

1113.8

157.0

Powell Middle School

939

914

835.2

831.3

(83.0)

South Doyle Middle School

1081

1147

1232

1148.6

2.0

Vine Middle School

336

267

342.6

340.5

74.0

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1224

1188

1164

1267

79.0

Whittle Middle School

536

559

516.2

477.7

(81.0)

13144

13191

13448

13107

462.0

Total Middle School Students

The map at left shows 2014-19 projected growth for Knox County’s middle school zones. The chart above shows current and projected enrollment. Both are from a study commissioned by Knox County Schools and are available on the KCS website.

Gibbs Middle School is a ‘forever’ issue Gibbs area residents have battled for 20-plus years for a new middle school in the community. During that time a brand-new elementary school was built at Gibbs and Holston Middle School, where Gibbs-area kids are zoned, was remodeled. Gibbs residents showed up across Knox County to lobby for a middle school when Superintendent Jim McIntyre held public meetings. No other community has pushed so hard for so long. It’s safe to say, folks who don’t live in Gibbs are puzzled. What’s the problem? First, our middle schools are in the wrong places.

kids to Holston (which had been a high school). Three high schools – Holston, Rule and South – were closed at Sandra the same time. Thoughtful Clark people wanted to close both Fulton and Austin-East as well and build a comprehensive magnet high school downtown on the World’s We’ve got a line of three Fair site. from Vine to Holston to But since we tend to Carter without the popula- make school zoning decition to support them. The sions based on which comanswer: close one. munities squeal the loudBut wait, that’s what got est, A-E and Fulton were us to this point. spared. Now both are opGibbs middle school erating below capacity and kids had a wing on the high kids are beating down the school before the decision to doors to get into the L&N close it and Spring Hill Mid- STEM Academy at World’s dle School and rezone the Fair Park.

We’ve got spaces without kids on the east side and kids without spaces on the west side. Second, Gibbs advocates argue that the lack of a middle school holds back the area’s growth. Nobody’s talking about Northeast Knox Utility District’s lack of a sewer system (wastewater is treated by HPUD) stifling growth. Commissioner Dave Wright says the school system’s study was f lawed by inaccurate population figures from the Metropolitan Planning Commission. He says Hardin Valley’s numbers were just a year old, while the North-

east Sector Plan was outof-date by some 12 years. MPC is currently updating that plan. Third, and this is the 800-pound gorilla. Who’s going to pay for a new school at Gibbs? The school board chose not to fund it through its capital plan. It’s doubtful Mayor Tim Burchett will advocate borrowing money for Gibbs and two other new schools also requested. That puts it on Knox County Commission to vote to build and to fund. If that path is taken it must come with a property tax increase to retire the associated debt, which could easily sur-

pass $60 million for three schools. So the school board votes 5-3 for a new Gibbs middle, but has no way to fund it. The school system’s own study indicates there’s no current need. And the mayor is trying to pay down debt, not incur more. Dave Wright has friends on the commission, but likely not enough to pass this proposal, especially without the mayor’s recommendation. Burchett will present his budget on May 11. And the Gibbs community will fight on, win or lose, forever if it takes it to get a middle school.

Hill leaves MPC ahead of new director Dave Hill has resigned from the staff of the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC). Likely this was done prior to the new director coming in. Hill, a highpaid city aide not retained by Mayor Rogero, was hired at MPC by former director Mark Donaldson. Cumberland Avenue merchants who overwhelmingly opposed the current construction along Cumberland Avenue at a cost of over $20 million wonder why Mayor Rogero never comments on the troubles being created by the project. She leaves explanation to littleknown subordinates such as Anne Wallace. Bob Whetsel, who is working the project, retires from the city in October. Wallace will likely replace him. Whetsel will be missed. One would think Wallace

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would urge folks to visit the area during construction to have lunch or dinner and do business with those who have lost business due to this initiative from Rogero. Perhaps Burchett will do it if Rogero continues to stay away. He was the active one a few years ago on Chapman Highway, and Cumberland Avenue is in Knox County. It is surprising that city council has not spoken out on this economic stress for merchants. Even the two council members most likely to question a Rogero project have been quiet on this one.

Nick Della Volpe declined to sign on to the Rogero campaign as a host for her recent fundraiser. Rogero, who quietly opposed Della Volpe in 2013, is this year supporting all four council members seeking their second and final term – in return for them all backing her. All for one and one for all is the motto. ■ All three permanent city council employees are departing the city this fall. They are city recorder Cindy Mitchell, auditor Melissa Peters and secretary Susan Wilson. Mitchell leaves in September, followed by Peters in October and Wilson in November. The three represent over 100 years of service to the city. The three are close friends, and once one left, the others did not want to remain. All had in their years to secure immediate

pension benefits. Mitchell was hired by then-vice mayor Bernice O’Connor as assistant city recorder in 1979, which recommendation was approved by a council vote. She became recorder in 1981. She has served with six mayors and eight vice mayors. She served as president of the Tennessee Association of Municipal Clerks and Recorders and received in 2011 their Distinguished Service Award. She also received the Master Clerk Designation in 2009 from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks and Recorders. ■ Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis is leading the search to replace the three. The position of city recorder has been posted. Serving on the committee to interview applicants are Pavlis, finance director Jim York and civil service director Vickie Hat-

field. Hatfield is best known for having pushed Sam Anderson off the city civil service board due to residency questions. Surprising here is that this is not a council-only committee, as the position being filled is uniquely a councilmanic one. Since the post has not been filled in 35 years, no one is quite sure what the procedure is. It’s unclear if council will vote on it as a body. The named person will achieve civil service status a few months after being hired. This is similar to tenure, making it difficult for future councils to make a change if they wished to do so. ■ The city pension board deadlocked on April 10 on what cost city employees must bear to buy back prior military service. Michael Paseur, who has a good attendance re-

cord, was absent due to his daughter’s illness. The city charter provides that employees with military service can count it toward their pension. How would Paseur have voted? Will the board redo the vote if all members are present? The two Rogero appointees split on this issue, with Rogero casting an anti-veteran vote. ■ City council member Finbarr Saunders will have a fundraiser for his re-election May 6 at the architectural office of fellow council member Duane Grieve on Emory Place. Marshall Stair has sent out a letter seeking donations. All are unopposed at present. Qualifying deadline for mayor, city judge and council is noon June 18. Victor Ashe is a former mayor of Knoxville. Contact him at: 865-523-6573 or vhashe@aol.com.

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‘Guys and Dolls’ meets ‘Guys and Dolls’ For the West High School students who performed “Guys and Dolls,” there’s more to the story than just the script. The theater students usually have ample time to rehearse their lines, perform a dress rehearsal and just connect as a cast. But because of Knox County Schools’ numerous snow days, they weren’t given much prep time. “This was the best experience learning to work through conflict and pulling from available resources,” said senior Janie Bianconi, who plays Sergeant Sarah Brown. There were no dress rehearsals, and the show had to be rescheduled more. “We had to really learn to

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rely on each other,” she said of the cast when they were finally able to perform. After all the hard work, the cast and crew were given the opportunity to see a free Broadway production of “Guys and Dolls” at the Tennessee Theater as part of the Youth Arts Alliance Program, a partnership with Knox County Schools that helps incorporate arts and culture into curriculum. The program is funded through donations;

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West High School senior Anna Banick will join the swim team at GardnerWebb University this fall when she begins classes. The Anna Banick scholarship recipient has been swimming for about 12 years and specializes in the breast stroke. Banick chose GardnerWest High School students Hayden Smith, Janie Bianconi, Elisabeth Cotton and Angel Hernan- Webb because of its “close dez discuss playbills during a break from class. They each had a role in the school’s production knit, small community” of “Guys and Dolls”. Photos by S. Barrett and because it is a Christian school. She hasn’t decided on a major but is considerWest High theater School,” said Nelson. “For the show, and a question ing the ministry. teacher Lisa Nelson said many of our students, pro- and answer session ensued many of her students had fessional plays and musicals for about 30 minutes. “It was really interesting ■ Fine Arts never seen a professional are financially out of reach. show. In addition to the I’m so glad Youth Arts Alli- to see how (the actor playExtravaganza at cast of “Guys and Dolls,” ance equalizes opportunity ing Brown) interpreted my West High School she brought students from and allows everyone to see lines, and to see how a difWest High School will advanced meter and stage the show.” ferent person fits into the Several students were same character,” said Bian- host its annual Spring Art tech classes. Show and “Art of the Chair” “We have such an eclec- able to meet their profes- coni. silent auction 6 p.m. Thurstic mix of kids at West High sional counterparts after day, April 30, at the school. The spring band concert will begin at 8 p.m.

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Bearden Elementary School held its third student art exhibit at the Bijou Theater April 10 with artwork by every student on display. “A child’s face when looking at his work tells thousands of things,” said parent Claudia Hamby. “But what can you see when a whole school exhibits their art work in a gallery? What can you see when all these kids proudly take their families and say ‘I did this’? There are no words, just a feeling of fulfillment and accom-

plishment,” she said. Art teacher Elaine Eng and a team of parent volunteers constructed the show in the Bijou’s second floor gallery. Refreshments were provided by Trader Joe’s and parking was provided by Publix. “We want to make a tradition of it,” said Hamby of the art show. “Exposing kids’ artwork is a great experience and provides confidence and pride in their work.”

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the Museum of Appalachia and Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. The carnival will feature games, face painting, a dunking booth, bounce house, Safety City, visits

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Walking Each Other Home Neeley Wilson, Mimi Iagabiieyimana, Sophia Comerford and Parker Knott sing with the choir at the groundbreaking.

It’s all in the shifting, Father. Chris Atkins gives Bishop Richard Stika tips on operating the back hoe. Photos by Justin Acuff

Breaking ground for a new cathedral Sacred Heart Cathedral rector Father David Boettner didn’t shy away from praying the “don’t rain on our parade” request, and he told the church-full of parishioners, dignitaries and guests of his prayer. His faith was rewarded. The rain began Sunday afternoon just as the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Sacred Heart cathedral had ended. It was a grand and historic day for area Catholics, and dignitaries – both Catholic and not – came to help celebrate the groundbreaking on a new, nearly $30 million cathedral. The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is 59 years old and has been the home parish for the Diocese of Knoxville since 1988, when it served approximately 33,000 parishioners. Today, the number served by the diocese is nearing 70,000 Catholics. The new cathedral, scheduled to open Sep-

tember 2017, will double the seating capacity of the church to 1,000 and increase the worship space from 7,500 to 20,000 square feet. In the lineup of dignitaries turning over shovels of dirt were priests, Cardinals, football coaches, university presidents, mayors and fundraising parishioners. In September, the church’s granite cornerstone will be taken to New York, where Bishop Richard F. Stika will ask Pope Francis, who will be on his visit to the U.S., to bless it. When the new cathedral opens, the church’s current worship area will be renovated into an open space for the Sacred Heart Cathedral School and a meeting space for the parish. Cardinal Justin Rigali came on his 80th birthday to help with the Mass that preceded the groundbreaking ceremony and to join the line of 19

who turned over shovels of dirt. Also included in the lineup were Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York; Cardinal William Levada; Bishop Stika; Bishop David R. Choby of Nashville; Father Boettner; Gov. Bill Haslam and wife Crissy, Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero, Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett, University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro, University of Tennessee head football coach Butch Jones and wife Barb; Chancellor Deacon Sean Smith; Bruce Bosse of Merit Construction; architects James McCrery of McCrery Architects and Kelly Headden of BarberMcMurry Architects; Bruce Hartmann and Dugan McLaughlin. Hartmann; and McLaughlin are chairs of the Sacred Heart Home Campaign. DiPietro and Butch and Barb Jones are honorary co-chairs of the cathedral development campaign.

… Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him. (Genesis 5: 24 NRSV) Ultimately we’re all just walking each other home. (Ram Dass) Enoch is remembered for two things: he was the father of Methuselah (famous for being the world’s oldest man, at age 969!) and for the fact that he did not die. At least, that is how the Genesis account is understood. It is obviously subject to interpretation. To say that “he was no more, because God took him” could as easily mean that he died. The Bible says “Enoch walked with God.” We usually understand such a statement to mean that a person was obedient to God, that such a person was extraordinarily good. I think the writer of Genesis probably meant that, as well. However, when I was a teenager, I heard an explanation of this passage that caught my imagination, and it has stuck with me. I have no idea what commentator or preacher interpreted this passage, but here it is. Enoch walked with God. Every evening. In the cool of the evening,

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God and Enoch would take a stroll, and talk. However, one evening, they walked and talked longer and later than usual. And God said to Enoch, “Well, we are closer to my house than to yours. Why don’t you just come home with me? So Enoch did just that. He went (as my grandfather’s generation would say) to his “long home.” He went home to be with God. When I was in high school, I had a voice teacher who taught me the song “I’ll Walk with God.” The last phrase of Paul Francis Webster’s text for that lovely tune is “And I’ll never walk alone while I walk with God.” Amen!

FAITH NOTES ■ Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway, will celebrate its 200th anniversary 9 a.m. Sunday, May 3, with special services and activities. Everyone invited. Info/schedule: 690 1060 or www. beaverridgeumc.org. ■ Concord UMC, 11020 Roane Drive, will present its Spring Cantata 5:30 and 7 p.m. Sunday, May 3, in the church sanctuary. Info: concordumc.com.

Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church youth Lauren Warwick (left) and Dylan Peters (holding poster) enjoy a game with their new friends during a CSPC cultural-exchange program. Photo submitted

■ 55 Alive seniors of First Lutheran Church, 1207 N. Broadway, will meet at noon Thursday, May 14, in the church meeting room. Hot lunch, 12:30; cost: $8. Guest speaker: Susan Spicer. Topic: “How to Save Money from A to Z.” Reservations required. Info/ reservations: 524-0366 before noon.

Love for the children By Carol Shane Now that spring has ﬁnally arrived, some folks at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church are gearing up for this summer’s mission trips. For the past three years, they’ve sponsored programs for Chinese families, both here and abroad. Church members interact and share their faith with the families in two ways: a cultural-exchange camp in Knoxville, and a migrantworker family camp involv-

ing CSPC youth and their families in China. Mike and Kelli Stewart oversee the cultural-exchange program, available to middle- and high-schoolers. “There are about 25 students from the Sìchuān province, along with two adult chaperones,” says Mike Stewart. “They are in the U.S. for a total of three weeks, with the ﬁrst two here in East Tennessee.” Room and board are provided by volunteer families

from Cedar Springs, who are each assigned two students as houseguests. Days are mostly spent at the church. Each day begins with a devotional based on a theme such as friendship or forgiveness, along with a relevant Bible verse. Then a guest speaker expands on the theme. Fun activities and games follow. Students also go on various day trips around the region. “We take them to Dollywood,” says Stewart, “and

of course they spend a day in the mountains. Sometimes they get to go on a hayride at Cades Cove.” Teens from Cedar Springs accompany their new friends, get to know them and share their spiritual life with them. When the visitors leave East Tennessee, they head out for more adventures in New York City and Los Angeles. The migrant-worker family camp takes place “just outside of Beijing,” says Stewart. “There are close to 100 families, all migrant workers.” Volunteers from CSPC – usually a few high school and college students,

■ Second Baptist Church, 777 Public Safety Drive, Clinton, will host Jennifer Rothchild Fresh Grounded Faith Area-wide Women’s Event from 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, May 1, and 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2. Tickets: 457-2046. Info: www.FreshGroundedFaith. com. ■ The Lord’s Chapel (The Sunday School Hour), 268 S. Peters Road, will host live worship music, cookout and time of fellowship 5 p.m. Sunday, May 17. No charge but donations are welcome and go to support the Ambrocio family of the Independent Baptist Mission for Asians. Info: 236-5937 or LisaO14@comcast.net. ■ Trinity UMC, 5613 Western Ave., will host an “All Family Clothing Swap” 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, in the gym. The church will host a Clothing Giveaway, 1-2 p.m. Saturday, May 9. No questions asked.

along with ﬁve to 10 adults – mainly work with the children. “It’s very much like a vacation Bible school.” If you’re interested in volunteering or otherwise supporting the program, visit

cspc.net and click on “missions.” “The whole goal,” says Stewart, “is to love the children.” Send story suggestions to news@ shoppernewsnow.com.

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Broiled Seafood Combination By Mystery Diner Captain America (Chris Evans) and Thor (Chris Hemsworth) wrap up a mission in Eastern Europe.

sequel starts summer season By Betsy Pickle With “Avengers: Age of Ultron” scaring off all the competition at the box office this weekend, the summer games begin with its Thursdaynight debut. The competition for summerScarlett Johansson movie dolplays Black Widow. lars is always fierce, but “Age of Ultron” has an edge. It’s the follow-up to “The Avengers,” the third-highestgrossing movie of all time (after “Avatar” and “Titanic”). And with positive reviews trumpeting its way, it sounds as though this assemblage of Marvel heroes will be drawing crowds for weeks, if not months. After saving the world from intergalactic villainy in 2012’s “The Avengers,” comic-book superheroes Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor

(Chris Hemsworth), Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) et al. must deal with a human-made threat this time. Ultron (voiced by James Spader) was created as an artificialintelligence program designed to keep peace in the world, but his aspirations transform him into a metal maniac with a thirst for world domination. Other villains making life interesting for the heroes include Quicksilver (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen). Also starring are Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, Don Cheadle as War Machine, Paul Bettany as Vision, Anthony Mackie as The Falcon and Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter. Joss Whedon returns as director and writer.

Hidden away – yet visible from one of Knoxville’s busiest streets – Chesapeake’s restaurant is worth the turns and fumbled directions it often takes first-timers to get there. A part of the Copper Cellar family, Chesapeake’s is a fine-dining seafood restaurant located on Henley Street – according to the post office – but accessible only from Union Avenue in downtown Knoxville. GPS users should use the 600 Union Ave. address. Leave navigation troubles at the door and embrace the nautical Eastern seashore as you enter. Chesapeake’s is an open, warm restaurant that can be cozy or rambunctious, depending on your mood and party. If you order anything other than seafood at Chesapeake’s – well, I just don’t even know what to do with you. Yes, the appetizer onion rings are good – until you compare them to the Spiced Blue Crab Fingers. After a cup of really rich crab bisque, Mys-

tery Diner was tempted to look at the sandwich menu, which boasts a Maryland Crab Cake Sandwich and Fried Fish Sandwich (along with other non-seafood items, but we’ve already had this discussion.). In the end, the Broiled Seafood Combination just was too tempting and also made a good lunch the next day. The Seafood Combination is especially perfect for those of us who aren’t oyster fans. No need for substitutions when the platter has fresh fish, scallops, shrimp and a Maryland crab cake. The entire combination is sprinkled with breadcrumbs, lemon and butter. Yummy. If by some chance you skip the appetizers and the soup, indulge in one of the city’s best desserts: Slower Delaware Pie. The chocolate cookie crust is laced with Kahlua then filled with Mayfield’s coffee ice cream and topped with hot fudge sauce, toasted pecans and Chantilly cream. Makes you wish your GPS could drive the car home.

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The Emporium Building on Gay Street is one of 13 buildings featured on this weekend’s City People Home Tour. Photo by Carol Shane

THURSDAY-SUNDAY ■ Blue & Gray Reunion and Freedom Jubilee presented by the East Tennessee Historical Society and the Knox County Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission in conjunction with the Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Signature Event. Programs and activities in various venues. Info/list of events: www.easttnhistory.org/BlueGray.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY By Carol Shane Knoxvillians have long enjoyed home tours, usually in historic neighborhoods such as Fourth and Gill and Old North Knoxville. Old-house buffs can certainly find plenty to look at – our city boasts hundreds of beautiful Victorian and Craftsman dwellings. But how about some new homes in old spaces? Spaces that weren’t originally meant to be residential? Get ready for The City People Home Tour this weekend. Subtitled “Urban Spaces in Downtown Knoxville,” the tour includes 13 homes in 11 buildings. Since its inception in 1985, the event has grown steadily. The first tour was called “Two Hundred Years of Living in the Old City” and included popular continental restaurant Annie’s (now defunct) and an artist gallery. Presented by downtown Knoxville organization City People in partnership with Knox Heritage, this year’s tour includes Gay Street, several connecting side streets and beyond to the south side’s riverfront, as well as the north side’s Old City. Developer David Dewhirst, who

owns several featured properties, says, “The City People Home Tour is the very best tool for downtown Knoxville to illustrate to a curious public the uniqueness and pleasure of urban living.” Included on the tour are: ■ The Commerce Lofts, 122 S. Gay St. Built in the 1890s to support the growing Jackson Avenue warehouse district, it now holds 24 lofts and three commercial spaces. ■ White Lily Flats, 222 N. Central St. The original section of this building dates to 1885. The home of J. Allen Smith & Co., it has come to be known as the White Lily Building, after the company’s most famous product, White Lily Flour. The brand was later bought by the J.M. Smucker Co., and the mill closed in 2008. ■ The Holston, 531 S. Gay St. Known as the Hope Brothers Building, this 1898 structure started out housing a shoe store. In 1908, Hope Brothers Jewelers took up residence, operating as “Dealers in Rare Things and Fine Jewelry.” ■ JFG Flats, 200 W. Jackson Ave.

This five-story structure was built in 1924 and has served as a JFG coffee roasting plant for most of its history. Founded in Morristown in 1882, the JFG company also offered tea, mayonnaise and peanut butter. ■ Gallery Lofts, 402 S. Gay St. Constructed after 1897’s “Million Dollar Fire,” which destroyed this entire block, the building was home to the McNulty Grocery and Dry Goods Co. Its lower floors are now the home of Mast General Store. ■ Emporium Lofts, 112 S. Gay St. Built in 1902 as the new home of Sterchi Brothers Furniture Store, it now holds residential and commercial spaces. One of the unique features of the building is that it retains access to underground Gay Street. The City People Urban Homes Tour takes place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 1, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2. Visitors will park and ride the trolley to each destination. Tickets are $15. Info: 209-1616, citypeople.knox@gmail.com, or citypeoplehometour.org.

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■ The Threepenny Opera, Clarence Brown Theatre Mainstage, 1714 Andy Holt Ave. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Info/tickets: www. clarencebrowntheatre.com.

FRIDAY ■ Alive After Five: Robinella, 6-8:30 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Tickets: $10; $5 for members/students. Info: 934-2039. ■ Celtic Woman 10th Anniversary Celebration, 7:30 p.m., Knoxville Civic Auditorium, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave. Info/ tickets: Knoxville Civic Auditorium-Coliseum Box Office, 2158999; Knoxville Tickets: 656-4444, 877 995-9961, knoxtickets. com. ■ The Hot 104.5 End of Semester Bash: Kid Ink, 9 p.m., NV Nightclub, 125 E. Jackson Ave. Info/tickets: www. carleoentertainment.com. ■ Midnight Voyage Live: Crizzly, Antiserum, LAXX, 8 p.m., The International, 940 Blackstock Ave. Info/tickets: www. intlknox.com. ■ Steelism, 10 p.m., Scruff y City Hall, 32 Market Square. Info: www.scruff ycityhall.com.

SATURDAY ■ Crescent Bend: Derby Day, 1 p.m., Crescent Bend (Armstrong Lockett House) and W.P. Toms Memorial Garden, 2728 Kingston Pike. Info: 637-3163, www.crescentbend.com.

Weekend to explore Knoxville’s role in Civil War This weekend’s Blue and Gray Reunion and Freedom Jubilee will offer a host of activities for Civil War buffs as well as those who love Knoxville history. The weekend is a combined effort of the Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission and local historical organizations. Registration is required for the state event, titled “Reconstruction in Tennessee,” at tncivilwar150.com. Local offerings include Civil War fort tours, an 1860s baseball game, museum exhibits, a Civil War Exposition and notable performers and speakers like the Fisk Jubilee Singers, actor Ben Vereen and “Gettysburg”/“Gods and Generals” director Ron Maxwell, who will speak at the Blue and Gray Reunion Dinner − the only ticketed event. The events are designed to educate the public on Knoxville’s unique role in the Civil War. Many will highlight the role that local John Hitt, portraying Captain James Rogers McCallum, and Ed African-Americans played White, portraying Colonel John Bell Brownlow, will participate in the war. A pamphlet in a living history exhibit at Old Gray Cemetery at 1 p.m. this titled “First Steps to Freedom,” which contains a hisSaturday. Photo submitted

■ National Street Rod Association, dawn to dusk, Chilhowee Park, 3301 E. Magnolia Ave.

tory of African-Americans in Knoxville, will be available at the Freedom Jubilee opening ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Beck Cultural Exchange Center, 1927 Dandridge Ave. The pamphlet includes details of the 1st U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery, mustered in Knoxville in February 1864. In 1860, the city had approximately 4,000 residents, and 10 percent were slaves, says Calvin Chappelle, executive director of the Mabry-Hazen House, 1711 Dandridge Ave. The area had divided loyalties, so it was easier to muster black troops here than it would have been in the Deep South. The pamphlet also describes a city-funded project to transcribe thousands of pages of handwritten records of the regiment that are part of the National Archives in Washington, D.C. The first of three volumes of the transcription will be unveiled at the opening ceremony, and Chappelle says the searchable PDF file will provide valuable insight into the lives of the soldiers. Cemetery tours are in-

■ Studio Arts for Dancers Spring Concert, 5 p.m., Tennessee Theatre. Info/tickets: 539-2475.

SUNDAY, MAY 3 ■ The Anomaly Tour with Lecrae, featuring Andy Mineo & DJ Promote!, 7 p.m., Knoxville Civic Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave. Info/tickets: Knoxville Civic Auditorium-Coliseum Box Office, 215-8999; Knoxville Tickets: 656-4444, 877 995-9961, knoxtickets.com. ■ The KSO Chamber Orchestra presents Lucas Richman’s Chamber Finale, 2:30 p.m., Bijou Theater. Info/tickets: www. knoxvillesymphony.com; www.knoxbijou.com. ■ Lewis Black, 7 p.m., Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Info/ tickets: Tennessee Theatre Box Office, 684-1200, www. tennesseetheatre.com.

cluded in the weekend’s events. Odd Fellows Cemetery will be open 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, and graves of Civil War veterans, including those from the 1st U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery, will be decorated. Visitors should park at Walter Hardy Park, 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Old Gray Cemetery, 543 N. Broadway, will have a living history exhibit at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Bearden resident Bud Albers will talk about his grandfather, Andrew Jackson Albers, who chaired Knoxville’s 1890 Civil War reunion, and is buried at Old Gray. Reenactors will portray other noteworthy veterans buried there, like Colonel John Bell Brownlow and James Rogers McCallum, a member of “The Immortal 600,” a

group of Confederate soldiers used as human shields on Morris Island in Charleston harbor. Over 240 veterans, from both sides, are interred at Old Gray, says executive director Alix Dempster. First Presbyterian, 620 State Street, is acknowledging the weekend’s events with a service titled “Remembrance, Reunion and Reconciliation in a Divided Nation.” Music will come from an 1890 hymnal, and Beck Cultural Exchange Center president Renee Kessler and state Rep. Joe Armstrong will participate. The service is intended to recognize the contributions of African American soldiers during the Civil War, says Pastor William Pender. Info: easttnhistory.org/ bluegray

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HonorAir salutes nurse Amber Kennedy, RN, an operating room nurse at UT Medical Center, demonstrates how the Continuum OR tracks supplies used during orthopaedic surgical procedures. Photo submitted

UT Medical Center uses DeRoyal tracking system UT Medical Center and DeRoyal Industries are partnering on a supplies tracking system with the potential to revolutionize efficiency and patient safety in the operating room. The system, Continuum OR, created by DeRoyal and tested and refined at the medical center, uses radio frequency identification technology to develop surgery procedure supply lists specific to each surgeon and improve inventory management and supply tracking.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;As in most facilities, the tracking of supplies was primarily a manual system often performed by clinical staff,â&#x20AC;? said Brian C. DeBusk, chief executive officer at DeRoyal Industries. The average rate of items collected for a surgical procedure that are not used has been estimated to be as high 70 percent. As a result of the collaboration the medical center has seen improvements to operating room efficiencies and patient safety.

Ruth Coughlin, a nurse with the U.S. Navy during World War II, and Eddie Mannis, chair of HonorAir Knoxville and president of Prestige Cleaners/Prestige Tuxedo, visit during the recent HonorAir Knoxville flight to Washington, D.C. The next HonorAir Knoxville flight is planned for Oct. 7. Photo submitted

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Helping a friend: Businesses in the Colonial Village area will hold a funâ&#x2013; Marleen Kay Davis, Associadraiser Saturday, May 2, to tion of Collegiate Schools of raise money to help one of Architecture their own, Jeff Allen, owner distinguished of Colonial Hardware. professor of From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., architecture, May 11-15, at Associated there will be kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; activifor â&#x20AC;&#x153;Priorities General Contractors, 3306 ties, music, a bake sale, hot for Downtown Ragsdale Avenue and 402 dogs, raffles and a silent Knoxville: Bearden Park Circle. auction in the parking lot Exploring The RVCTC apprenticeRecommenda- in front of Colonial Hardship program consists of tions for the ware. Parking is at Colonial four years of on-the-job Davis Urban Land Heights United Methodist training and one night of Institute, 2015.â&#x20AC;? Church, 6321 Chapman school per week. AppliHighway; a shuttle will run â&#x2013; Gary cants must be 18 or older McCraken, all day. Susanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cuts and with a high school diploma professor of More will offer $10 haircuts of GED. Applicants must be ecology and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A physically able to perform evolutionary spaghetti supper will be the work of the trade. biology, for held at Colonial Heights â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fostering Student costs include UMC 5-7 p.m. Tickets are Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books to be used through$8 at the door. Conservaout the program; Knox Knoxville SOUP will tion Ethic County registration fee be 6 p.m. Saturday, May Through a (currently $125 per year and McCraken 16, at Ijams Nature Center. Bat-Centered subject to increase); RVCTC Presented by the South Conservation.â&#x20AC;? tuition of $1,800 per year (if Knoxville Alliance, the â&#x2013; Andrew not RVCTC member-sponevent will feature up to four Steen, assissored). tant professor presentations by groups or Qualified applicants will individuals seeking microof earth and be interviewed and rated by grants to help them fund planetary the contractor board memsciences for projects that will better the bers. Top scores are admitâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Root Mark community. A $5 donation ted into the program. The Analysis Utiliz- is requested at the door, number of students taken ing Citizen with all money raised going varies from year to year acScience.â&#x20AC;? to the winning project. cording to demand. Steen Info: southknoxville Info: 865-525-2165. alliance.org.

Apprentice program accepts applications The Resource Valley Construction Training Council is accepting applications for an apprentice program for carpentry, electrical and masonry. The deadline to apply is noon Monday, July 13, at the AGC Education Center, 3306 Ragsdale Avenue, Knoxville TN 37909. Date for advance placement tests is 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 15. Call 525-2165 to confirm test date. Classes start the week of Sept. 14. Applications also will be taken from 9 a.m. until noon May 4-8 and 1-4 p.m.

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Mickey Blazer is the new executive vice president of store operations of Food City for the Knoxville Division. The position was formerly held by John Jones, who was promoted to executive vice president/director of store operations for the supermarket chain. Blazer brings over 37 years of industry experience to the position, including six years in pharmacy management. He and his wife, Susan, currently live in Morristown. They have two children and one grandchild. Blazer will oversee store operations for 47 Food City and two Super Dollar Discount Food Store locations, as well as their Gas nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Go fuel centers and Food City Pharmacies.

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Thomas advocates for education By Bonny C. Millard The Great Schools Partnership is on a mission to make Knox County Schools into a world class school system, but much work still needs to be done. Partnership president Oliver “Buzz” Thomas told the Rotary Club of Farragut that the school system now has momentum working in its favor. “We have the best large Bearden Rotarian Clarence Vaughn III, left, introduces Adam school system right now in Alfrey, who spoke about the early days of baseball in Knoxville Tennessee, but that’s not and across the southeast. Alfrey plays bare-handed Civil War era baseball with the Knoxville Holstons, members of the Ten- good enough, because our nessee Association of Vintage Baseball. The Holstons play on kids don’t just have to commost Saturdays during the summer at noon at Historic Ramsey pete with the kids in NashHouse. The games are open to the public at no charge. Photo ville, Memphis and Chattanooga. Our by Charles Garvey kids have to compete with kids in Beijing, Calcutta, Berlin and Tokyo. They have to compete with the best kids in the world.” The school system has made great strides but still faces challenges. Thomas said that fewer than half of last year’s graduates’ scored a 21 on the ACT, which is the minimal readiness benchmark. The other major hurdle Lori Saal, Farragut Mayor Ralph McGill and Walmart assistant is that less than half of manager Rekisha Rhyan Photo submitted Knox County third graders are reading at grade level. Third-grade reading scores are the best predictor for “I’m excited to accept this The town of Farragut Office of Sustainability has grant, which will enable me received a $1,000 grant to educate our community through the Walmart Com- on the benefits of energy conservation while provid- ■ Thursday, April 30, 5-6:30 munity Grant Program. The check presentation ing them with the means p.m., networking, Holiday Inn took place at the grand re- to put energy conservation Express & Suites, 1112 Highopening of the Turkey Creek into action through the use way 321 North, Lenoir City. Walmart on Parkside Drive of an energy efficient prod- ■ Friday, May 1, 4-5 p.m., on April 24. The grant was uct,” said Farragut sustainribbon-cutting, Big Kahuna awarded to the Office of ability coordinator Lori Wings, 12828 Kingston Pike. Sustainability for its LED Saal. ■ Tuesday, May 5, 11 a.m.According to Walmart, light bulb exchange pronoon, ribbon-cutting, Campthe organization “believes gram. bell Station Jazzercise, 707 N. For this event, individu- in operating globally and Campbell Station Road. als will be encouraged to giving back locally – creat- ■ Wednesday, May 6, 10:30bring in incandescent bulbs ing impact in the neighbor11:30 a.m., ribbon-cutting, to exchange for Energy Star hoods where we live and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, 11483 labeled LED bulbs. The goal work. Through the Comof this program is to encour- munity Grant Program, age energy conservation our associates are proud to practices within the local support the needs of their community in an effort to communities by providing reduce our society’s impact grants to local organizaon natural resources. tions.”

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future success, he added. “If you’re not reading on grade level by the end of third grade, the chances are that we will never ever catch you up. There’s Buzz Thomas a pretty decent chance you won’t even graduate from high school, which means its four times as likely that you’ll wind up in prison or on drugs or unemployed or pregnant outof-wedlock. All those things happen in a cascading fashion to kids who don’t graduate from high school.” Strong educational opportunities for students impact the community in numerous ways by providing a globally competitive workforce, attracting the high-quality companies and improving quality of life standards in areas of health, personal happiness and family income. “We need you to join the movement to take Knox County Schools from good to great.” Info: www.greatschools partnership.com

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Coldwell Banker partners with Humane Society Coldwell Banker Wallace and Wallace and the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley have joined to help home owners and pet owners make the big decisions in life. The partnership is intended to keep owned pets in homes and find new homes for shelter pets.

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Coldwell Banker will accept donations for HSTV’s shelter wish list at its local offices in addition to providing homebuyers with literature about HSTV and how the organization can help them make a new home their own with a shelter pet. Info: coldwellbanker. com/dogs.

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business Combatting cardiovascular disease By Anne Hart With heart disease the No. 1 health problem in the U.S. today, local cardiologist Dr. George Krisle had the full attention of his audience when he Dr. Krisle discussed cardiovascular issues at the Rotary Club of Bearden. Introduced by his friend, Dr. Walter Beahm, as “the dean of Knoxville cardiologists,” Dr. Krisle guided his audience through the various types of cardiovascular disease, their causes and treatments or “fi xes,” if any. The key to a healthier life, Dr. Krisle said, “is to

go to your family physician once a year and to know your numbers,” referring to cholesterol, blood pressure and other vitals. Risk factors for heart disease are genetics, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diet and weight. Dr. Krisle reminded his audience that a healthy diet can reduce cardiovascular events, and recommended low carbohydrate and low fat diets, including the Mediterranean Diet but cautioned against using too much of the olive oil in that diet because of its high calorie count. His final word on cardiovascular issues: “If you think you’re having a heart attack, go to the emergency room immediately.”

Nestor, Colbert begin duties with diabetes group Lori Nestor has been promoted to associate manager of fundraising and administration of the American Diabetes Association East Te n n e s s e e market. Nestor’s duties will inJulie Colbert clude fundraising, team development, logistics, planning, communications and administration duties associated with support of the local commu-

nity and local initiatives. Julie Colbert, pharmacist with Mac’s Pharmacy, has joined the A merican Diabetes Association Community Leadership Board. Colbert will be working Lori Nestor with the education committee that provides critical diabetes education to the community.

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May 6 Knoxville 5FIVE15 Fun Run to Benefit Amputee Athletes Seventeen-yearold DJ Vander wer f loves to run. The Sweetwater teen enjoys competing in 5K road races and continuously cha llenges himself to improve his speed and race times. DJ Vanderwerf com“I’m acpetes in a 5K wearing tive and alhis prosthesis from Amways on the putee Blade Runners. go. I believe you can do anything you want if you put your mind to it,” says Vanderwerf. Running hasn’t always been a smooth road for Vanderwerf. Because of a birth defect, his left foot was amputated when he was just 9 months old. He’s been wearing a prosthesis ever since. Despite his prosthesis, Vanderwerf has excelled at many sports, earning top spots on the Sweetwater High School football, basketball and baseball teams. “I don’t see myself as different because of my prosthesis. I’m just a normal kid who loves to play sports,” says Vanderwerf. The only sport Vanderwerf has struggled to conquer is distance running. The prosthesis leg he has for daily wear and team sports isn’t suitable for comfortable distance running. Two years ago Vanderwerf and his family learned about Amputee Blade Runners (ABR), a non-profit group that provides free running prosthetics for amputee athletes. ABR’s team of prosthetists, physicians and fabricators donate their time to construct and fit athletes with a custom running leg. Because running prosthesis are not considered “medically neces-

sary”, they aren’t normally covered by insurance. Through ABR, Vanderwerf was fitted with a flexible carbon-fiber blade that has allowed him to run safely and comfortably ever since. Now, Vanderwerf hopes to raise awareness about Amputee Blade Runners and assist them in helping other amputees. He’s serving as an Ambassador for ABR’s 5FIVE15 fundraiser. It will be held Wednesday, May 6, at 5:30pm, at Bearden Runner’s Market in Knoxville.

“Donate $5 and run or walk for five minutes or five miles. We hope to raise $15,000 to buy running sports legs for five amputees,” explains Vanderwerf. The May 6th Knoxville event is part of the national 5FIVE15 Campaign. Amputee Blade Runners’ goal is to provide a running prosthesis to at least one athlete in all 50 states by 2016. Vanderwerf says it’s a goal worth striving for. “ABR helps adults and kids like me be active and normal. It’s a great organization and I hope people will come out and help us reach our goal!” To donate or participate in the fun run visit: https://www. commitchange.com/tn/nashville/ amputee-blade-runners/ campaigns/5five15

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At 81, Knoxville woman makes most of every day At the age of 49, Polly Hood was diagnosed with a melanoma that could have ended her life. A doctor told her she only had a 25 percent chance of survival. Rather than curl up in defeat, Hood decided to ﬁnd something that would be a diversion. She enrolled in classes at the University of Tennessee. Hood won a scholarship and eventually received a college degree in Home Economics Education when she was 53. She graduated at the top of her class, among students who were young enough to be her children. Hood knew about overcoming obstacles. She had defeated cancer, cheated death and with her degree had achieved a goal that many people never do. So when her husband passed away after an extended illness last July, this strong woman of faith, now 81, was pressed but not crushed. She didn’t know that a new and life-threatening challenge was just around the corner. In October, Hood was invited to participate in a special service, memorializing individuals who had recently died. She was asked to bring a picture of her husband and was invited to stand and share a few words about him. While it was certainly an emotional night, she appreciated the people who wanted to honor her husband’s memory and lingered at a reception that followed. All seemed to go well – until her chest started hurting on the way home. “I thought it was indigestion because I had eaten some snacks I was not accustomed to,” Hood says. “And it was stressful to speak about losing my husband.” Hood took antacid tablets when she got home, but the pain stayed

Polly Hood, a Knoxville native, is thankful for the lifesaving care she received at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. After Hood arrived at the emergency room door, a team cleared the blockage in her left main coronary artery in 23 minutes, which is about 40 minutes faster than the national average.

with her throughout the night. She felt better the next day, but her problems were far from over. “It was about 4:30 in the afternoon when I had another chest pain, and it was severe,” Hood recalls. After texting her children, she called 911 and was instructed to chew four 81-milligram tablets of aspirin and drink water till emergency personnel arrived. “I got sick at my stomach, I vomited, I broke out in a cold sweat,” Hood says. She was experiencing some of the classic symptoms of a heart attack.

Hood would later learn there was a blockage in the left main coronary artery, often referred to as a “widow maker” because of the low survival rate. The left main coronary artery feeds two of the three main arteries of the heart – it is essentially a heart attack in two-thirds of the heart. When the ambulance arrived, Hood was given an EKG. “I could tell when the EMT pulled the paper out of the machine that it was a heart attack. I could tell by the expression on his face.” Hood’s suspicion was correct.

However, she remembers hearing some important words of comfort: “We will get you out of here and get help for you right away.” Emergency workers made good on that promise. Hood didn’t know it at the time, but Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center has an aggressive plan in place to provide immediate care for patients who are in

cardiac arrest. When a person experiences a heart attack, fast-paced care is critical. That’s why two doctors and other medical staff were waiting and ready to attend to Hood as soon as she arrived at the hospital’s emergency department. She was surprised. “They were waiting for me in the hallway,” Hood says. “They stopped me right there and gave me an EKG and two kinds of blood thinner.” No time was wasted taking the next step. “They ran to the catheterization lab with me,” Hood says. “They were running, and they moved fast.” Because the process of placing a stent requires a patient to be awake and alert, Hood was fully aware of conversations going on around her. As she listened, she learned one of the nurses treating her had been in the parking lot, about to leave for the night. Another was on the way home when called to turn around and come back. “They were called back to help me,” Hood says gratefully. “Everyone was very professional, very courteous and very reassuring.”

Hood offered up prayers for the people working so diligently to save her and says she felt at peace knowing if she died she would see her husband again. It took just 23 minutes to get Hood from the entrance of the emergency department to the cath lab with the stent in place. That’s about 40 minutes faster than the national average. Hood has no doubt that those minutes made a difference not only in saving her life, but in her recovery. Within days of being released from the hospital, she was enjoying a lunch date with her daughter. She was back to church soon after. “I’ve been really happy with the care I’ve gotten,” Hood says. “It couldn’t have been any better.” When Hood looks back over all the important moments in her life, most of them have a common element: her husband was there by her side. Now a widow, she is starting life over with new challenges. Cardiac rehab at Fort Sanders Regional has strengthened her heart and helped renew her spirit. While going through life without her partner of almost 55 years is difﬁcult, she takes every step on the treadmill with purpose. After a life-threatening heart attack, the woman who once couldn’t imagine living without her husband now understands that she must. “I lived, and God’s not through with me, yet,” Hood says, wiping her eyes. “I have to realize that and make the most of every day.” Hood says her heart was broken twice. Her husband’s death broke her heart emotionally. The heart attack broke her heart physically. “But by the grace of God and medical expertise, I’m mending now, and I’m thankful to be alive.”

Local hospital leads team approach to faster care for heart attacks Collaboration improves care for STEMI patients

When a heart attack happens, time is critical – not just for the person experiencing the heart attack, but for professional caregivers as well. The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association have established recommended standards of care for heart attack patients, specifically those identified as the “ST-Segment Elevation MI” (STEMI) population. These patients have the highest mortality (risk of death) and morbidity (risk of associated complications). They can be rapidly identified with an electrocardiogram. The standards emphasize organizing regional systems of care and patient transfer procedures in order to provide faster access to advanced therapies that help facilitate rapid restoration of blood flow during a heart attack. The care team – from first responders and emergency departments to cardiologists and cath lab staff – must collaborate to provide efficient and effective care. To help meet the revised stan-

dards, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center established a physician-led team that included a medical director, STEMI coordinator, interventional cardiologists, emergency department manager and an educator, along with other departments, hospitals and emergency transport companies working together to enhance care for STEMI patients. “From initial contact – whether by EMS in the ﬁeld or a triage center in the emergency department – there are several steps to rapidly get Joshua Todd, MD patients with the highest mortality during a heart attack to the catheterization laboratory,” said Joshua Todd, MD, interventional cardiologist and project team medical director. “Our role is to evaluate the entire process and collaborate with anyone who has contact with this patient population to develop a standardized approach to

efficiently get them to a cath lab.” The team’s goals included: ■ Decrease mortality of STEMI patients through early intervention. ■ Increase the number of STEMI patients brought directly to Fort Sanders by EMS transporters, bypassing centers that are not equipped to care for STEMI patients and thus reducing the time to procedure. ■ Increase transfer efficiency of STEMI patients to Fort Sanders from smaller facilities by helping those facilities identify STEMI patients more quickly. ■ Decrease readmission rates for patients transferred to Fort Sanders with STEMI diagnosis. The team developed several new processes, including: ■ Helping train EMS providers to identify STEMI patients quickly and building relationships with emergency transporters to ensure efficient arrival at a center equipped to deal with STEMI patients. A new focus of the guidelines is to track “First Medical Contact-to-Device Activation” time, with a goal of less than 120 minutes from medical encounter by first responders to interventional treatment. “Every 30 minutes results in

nearly an 8 percent increase in risk of death, so we can improve patient outcomes by having a systems approach to identification, notification and rapid transfer,” Dr. Todd said. Clinical members of Covenant Rapid Access, Covenant Health’s patient transfer center, are available 24/7 to accept STEMI patients from outlying hospitals and immediately notify the cath lab team and interventional cardiologist. “Rapid Access is the coordinating center for Covenant facilities,” Dr. Todd noted. “They are integral to our STEMI system of care.” ■ Emergency transporters can simultaneously notify both ED and cath lab teams of potential STEMI patients and transmit an EKG when available. This allows earlier activation of the cath lab team, with personnel available immediately when the patient arrives. ■ Interventional cardiologists hold educational events to improve rapid identification for pre-hospital EKGs and EKG interpretation, and develop protocols for managing STEMI patients and notifying the hospital of a STEMI diagnosis. ■ The team reviews STEMI cases monthly to give referring hospitals

and EMS providers feedback on outcomes, and to continually improve systems and processes. A key factor for success is support from emergency physicians and interventional cardiologists, said Jennifer Debow, RN, Fort Sanders director of cardiology services. “Their willingness to work together has been the force behind the teamwork between Covenant Health facilities and EMS companies throughout the area.” As a result of these efforts, during ﬁrst year implementation Fort Sanders exceeded state and national hospitals’ performance in meeting standards for “First Medical Contactto-Device” times. Mortality and readmission rates also declined. The team has expanded its efforts and now collaborates with hospitals and emergency responders in Claiborne, Sevier and Jefferson counties, and as far away as Newport and Kentucky. Debow summarized the collaborative spirit of all the health care providers: “The commitment and compassion of this initiative is making a difference, not only by saving lives, but giving patients back their quality of life as well.”

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FT. LOUDOUN LAKE

1+ ACRE LAKE FRONT LOT! Lowes Ferry, exclusive gated, upscale neighborhood convenient to Knoxville Maryville and airport. Private cul-desac just across from club house, pool and marina. Lake frontage on unique private inlet w/designated boat slip included. Perfect place for your dream home. $179,900 MLS# 921268

CLINCH RIVER

HALLS: Beautiful condo in quiet neighborhood! Hdwd ﬂrs in main living areas, tile in wet areas, great rm has cathedral ceiling, light & airy kit w/lots of cabinets, mstr has tray ceiling & walk-in closet, pretty sun rm, BIG bonus rm, over-sized gar. $229,900 MLS# 919685

It’s the experience that counts!

Immaculate, end unit! $101,900. Everything on one level! open ﬂoor-plan, vaulted ceiling in spacious Great Room w/gas log ﬁreplace, kitchen w/breakfast bar open to Great Room & Dining Room, Split bedroom plan w/ master w/on-suite & WIC, large entry foyer, lrg laun rm, screened porch w/priv view, fenced backyard, over-sized one-car gar. Extra strg. MLS#922262

LET ME HELP! Call (865)218-1117 and I can discuss the state of the market and help ﬁnd the best options for your property!

Can be a dollhouse w/a little TLC! $53,900. Very nice now with original hardwood ﬂoors, eat-in kitchen w/white cabinets, all appliances stay including W/D. Spacious Living Room w/hardwood ﬂoors,roof & heat/air replaced in 1998, full basement w/garage great for workshop room, storage, workout room, etc! walk to bus line, Tennova Hospital and shopping! Minutes to schools, interstate & UT! MLS#920942

It’s the experience that counts!

MLS# 901332

COMMERCIAL! Maynardville. 1.25 acres w/road frontage on all 4 sides located across from Union Co Court House. $249,900

An impressive home zoned commercial! $160,000! High-traffic area. Conf rooms, kitchen, laundry, upstairs more potential offices, hdwd floors, FP, screened porch, area for parking with room for additional parking. Dwelling will need to be brought up to codes requirements but owner is licensed GC and could complete work at the right price. MLS#918835

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GREAT PRICE & GREAT SIZE! 1800+ sqft bsmt rancher with new paint, new carpet, covered front & back porches for outdoor entertaining. 24X18 carport & fenced backyard. Priced @ $118,900

COMMERCIAL! 1.4+ acres on Dry Gap rd beside the Boys & Girls Club across from Weigels. Perfectly flat & cleared. $455,000

Step back in time. $157,900. Updated cottage-style bungalow w/ original trim, doors, some windows and some door hardware still in tact. 4 spacious BRs, 9 ft ceilings on main, hdwd ﬂrs, 2 full tiled BAs, formal DR, LR w/brick FP (non working), large kit w/original wood cabs, updated tops & appliances, breezeway w/laundry rm, 1-car gar, fenced backyard, deep front porch overlooks shaded front lawn! Cellar-type bsmnt. Close to UT, downtown & interstate! Fountain City location. MLS#922111

< HALLS: All brick rancher w/bonus on level lot! 3BR/2.5BA, hdwd throughout main living area, cathedral great rm, solid surface counters in kit, mstr BR w/ lg walk-in closet, ceramic tile in mstr shower, split-BR plan, deck, community pool. $299,900 MLS# 920015

MOVE IN READY! describes this 3 BR 2.5BTH Ranch style home with bonus room. Cathedral ceilings, new carpet, granite countertops, dishwasher & more. Oversized garage with workshop space on level corner lot. Priced @ $229,900 MLS# 916744

$34,900 almost 2 acres just minutes from Walmart in Halls, lots of large hardwoods a perfect place to build your dream home.

5 ACRES W/RIVER FRONTAGE! A Trout fisherman's dream! 120' of frontage on the Clinch River, great location close to I-75 and Clinton, private water-front property with great views. Restrictions allow for 1 horse per 5 acres, this is a very unique property. Wont last. $99,000 MLS# 913334

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$19,000 Union court S/D close to food City in Maynardville, level building lots and bsmt lots avail. owner financing avail.

2+ ACRE LAKE FRONT! Absolutely perfect showplace just 2 miles above Cherokee Dam. 3400 SF custom-built on a private cove. Master and 2nd BR on main, open floor plan w/lots of windows. Finished bsmt w/kitchenette and 4th BR, covered front and back porches, detached garage w/finished rm above, 18x16 dock, and much more. $429,900 MLS#921268

Deborah Hill-Hobby 207-5587 (cell) 392-5888 (direct)

Rhonda Vineyard 218-1117

$49,900 Almost 3 acres in Halls 350'+ of rd frontage perfect for 3-4 duplexes located just 1/2 mile off Broadway.

CHEROKEE LAKE

! e t a t s E l a e R HALLS: Well maintained 2-story on BIG lot! 3BR/2.5BA, hdwd throughout main living area/stairs & bonus, tile in wet areas, gas FP, lots of cabinets in kit, nice size BRs, huge bonus great for games, pretty deck over looks lg backyard. $259,900 MLS# 921592

LOTS & ACREAGE

Jason McMahan 257-1332 • 922-4400 lolton123@aol.com

TWO HOMES ON TWO ACRES! Union County area less than 2 miles to Norris Lake @ Big Ridge Park. 2 single wide mobile homes with permit for 2 more on site. Beautiful views & privacy. Don’t miss this opportunity! Priced @ $44,900 MLS#899239

NEW CONSTRUCTION W/ ACREAGE! Craftsman-style, all brick & stone home on 2 acres with a total of 2, 2-car garages. Ranch style home with full finished bonus room. Stacked stone fireplace, granite tops, upgraded appliances including ref & screened in porch. Priced @ $394,500 MLS#918393

NEW CONSTRUCTION – 8011 Branson Rd, Corryton. 1.07 acres, 3BR/2BA nestled in the woods. Great location near Gibbs schools. Salem Cherry Craftsman cabinets, woodlook, rustic handscraped laminated floors throughout. Still time to choose your colors. $129,900

IMMACULATE CONDO – Mathews Place behind Halls High School. Quality construction featuring garages on main level and in the basement, new 20'x20' tile floors in kitchen & baths, kitchen has granite counter tops and ss appliances, glass tile backsplash, hardwood floors in LR and 2 bedrooms on main level, tray ceilings, gas FP, crown molding. Finished basement suite has a full bath, work-out room, extra storage and plenty of room for 3rd bedroom and living room. Move-in condition. $195,000

1-2 ACRE SUB LOTS! Lay great & just inside Anderson County line. Convenient to I-75 but plenty of privacy. Priced from $25,900 MLS#899747 SO MUCH MORE! In this all brick almost 5000 sqft home plus full unf bsmt/workshop area on 1 acre. 2 additional lots avail & 5 car+ total garages. Home is beautifully maintained & ready for new owners. Priced @ $669,000 MLS#896764

“THE PRICE IS RIGHT”

Tausha Price

REALTOR®, Broker Multi Million Dollar Producer

947-5000 • 389-0740

tausha@taushaprice.com

110 Legacy View Way, Knoxville, TN 37918

BASEMENT RANCHER in Bonta Vista. HUD owned. Sold “AS IS.” Make an offer on this 3BR/2BA, with inground pool, stone trim, new metal roof. FHA insured escrow $2530 ($2000 to replace flooring, $530 misc) 203K eligible. 7500 Pinen Dr. $122,500

922-4400

Beverly McMahan 679-3902

OFFERED IN 12 TRACTS, GROUPINGS OR AS A WHOLE

865.938.3403 or 865.992.1100 www.PowellAuction.com TN Lic. #F735/TAL 1316

Powell Auction & Realty, LLC, is proud to have been selected by the Euple Keck Estate to sell this beautiful & rare 40 acre farm in the Halls Community of Knox County at Absolute Auction. This property has been in the same family for over 68 years!!! Property fronts 3 roads with sewer, gas & water available. PROPERTY VIEWING: You are welcome to go look the property over anytime prior to the auction. DIRECTIONS: From I-75 take the Emory Road exit (Exit 112). Right on Emory Road. Go approx. 3 miles, turn left on Greenwell road. Property will be on both sides of the road. TERMS: The successful high bidder on this property will be required to sign the Real Estate Purchase Agreement immediately upon conclusion of the bidding and will make an earnest money deposit of 10 (ten) percent. A ten percent (10%) buyers premium will be added to the high bid to establish the total sales price. The balance is to be paid in full at the deed closing within 30 days. Visit website for more terms and info.

Tract 1 - 1.01 acres Tract 2 - 1.12 acres Tract 3 - 1.52 acres Tract 4 - 3.50 acres Tract 5 - 1.15 acres (house & outbuilding) Tract 6 - 1.00 acres

Tract 7 - 2.66 acres Tract 8 - 5.28 acres Tract 9 - 5.02 acres (2 barns) Tract 10 - 5.02 acres (garage & pond) Tract 11 - 5.67 acres Tract 12 - 7.66 acres (barn)

Shopper news • APRIL 29, 2015 • B-3

Vans Transportation Automobiles for Sale Buick LeSabre 1998 130K mi, good shape, $2500 obo. Call (865) 654-6114. Buick Lucerne 2007 CXL, 1 owner, exc cond, loaded, V6, lthr int., 97K mi, white, 4 new tires, $7000 (865) 531-8466 Buick Verano 2014 14K mi., fully loaded, silver. $22,000. Call (727)459-1613. Cadillac DTS - 2007. Northstar v8, Gold Mist ext. w/ LUXURY 1 PKG, 4whl ABS, remotestart, anti-theft system, On-Star, fully loaded, clean title. LIKE NEW. lv msg 71 mi., $16,900. (865)694-9523. Cadillac Sedan Deville 2001, 75K mi, pearl white, new tires & battery, $3995. (865) 6755129. Chrysler PT Cruiser 2008. 1 owner, 75k mi, AC, AT, PW, pwr drs, mirrors, FM CD, anti-theft remote entry, ruby red w/silver int. $6495/b.o. (865)382-0365 Chrysler Sebring Convertible - 2002. Automatic FWD heat AC power windows & locks. 93,000 mi., $3,500. (907)7237991.

Chevrolet CG2 Van- 1983. 78k orig. mi, new tires, look at on weekend. Perfect, $1400. (865)922-8513. ChevY Cargo - 1995. V8, auto, 195K mi., shelving & bulk heads, runs good $3,000. (865)216-5387. Ford E150 1997 Conversion Van, 149K mi, cold AC, all power, nice, $2395. (865) 363-3904.

Classic Cars (3) A Models Rumble Seat coupes, 1930 $18,000; 1931 $18,000; 1931 $20,000. (865) 250-7811. BMW 1987 Conv., New top, tires, brakes, uphol., tuneup. $3900 obo. (865) 908-2689. Chevrolet Corvette - 2011. Grand Sport, 3 LP, both tops, red calipers. Cost $67,500; 8k mi. $45,000 or trade for street rod. 60k mi extra warr. 8685-809-5167 (865)5224816. Jeep 1979 CJ5. Exc. cond., odometer 58K miles, $9,000. (865)414-3471 Lincoln Continental 1978. Selling due to family death, garage kept, very low mi., runs good. $6000. 423-3120479

Lexus RX 330 - 2004. Black, tan leather interior. Runs and drives perfectly. Oil changed every 3,000 miles and all other fluids changed according to manufacturer suggestion. Michelin tires with 75% tread. All weather mats in front, middle and rear. Automatic rear door, sunroof, 6 disk CD changer and Bluetooth audio and phone. Front seats re-dyed at Lexus dealer 1 year ago. 155,000 mi., $9,000. (865)803-3467.

14.6’ alum fishing boat, deep V w/15 HP Johnson motor w/ elec. start, bimini top, 3 seats, elec trolling mtr, trailer w/new tires & new mooring cover, $1995. Loudon 865-408-9521

Lincoln MKZ 2007, AWD, 4 dr, 119,560 mi, exc cond., Fully automatic, Silver, stereo/CD Memorized settings, 2 owners. $7750. 865-386-8815

1995 Weeres 20’ Fisherman Deluxe, 70Hp Mercury Force, Hustler Trailer $3000 (cashier check) 865-397-2834 (865)397-2834.

Mazda B2300 - 2006. 4 cyl, 5 spd, A/C, nurf bars, tonneau cover, bed liner, window tint, AM/FM Cd cassette, new tires, white w/ gray black interior, one owner adult driven, excellent condition, $7500.00 obo 75,600 mi., Call Pete (865)643-0036.

1996 Regal Ventura SE, 27’, w/ tandem trlr, low hrs, all tops, NADA $18,000. Make offer. (865) 719-4295.

Sports and Imports BMW 328i 2008, black, 113K mi, premium pkg, lthr seats, front seat heaters, memory seats, sunroof, aux. audio input, more. Well maint., nice ride. $13,995. (865) 408-9591. BMW 328i 2013. hard top convertible, loaded, auto, 10K mi., $29,900. 423-295-5393 Chevrolet Corvette 2008. Blk ext., int, leather, full pwr, 6 sp, 13k mi, $29,900. (865)6790369. Honda Accord - 2004. 6 cyl, 1 owner, leather, 200k mi, totally loaded, SR, heated seats, drives like a dream. Asking $4800. (865)675-1977.

Recreation

Boats/Motors/Marine

1997 Sea Ray 240 Deck Boat. Excellent condition. One owner. Great family boat. New stereo, full cover, battery charger, and always kept on lift. Includes tandem trailer. Engine is 5.7L EFI with 260 hrs. $19,995. Call 865.679.1482. (865)560-1591. 2008 Malibu Wakesetter VLX. Only 345 hours. 383 Hammerhead Inmar engine. Bimini Top. Stereo including 3 Rockport amps and 4 TITON tower speakers, XM. 4 hard ballasts tanks add 1,250 pounds. Power wedge. Speed control. Swivel Malibu board racks. Always lifted out of water and cleaned after use. Matching dual axle trailer with custom mag wheels and tires. Multiple tower lights and underwater docking and swim lights. Excellent condition. $45,000. 423-260-1955.

Honda Accord 4 dr, loaded, Michelin tires, extra clean, car fax, $2690. Fin. Avail. (865)308-2743.

Monterey 1995, 19’, 4.2 Merc Cruiser I/O Ski Boat. The boat is white with green trim. Excellent condition. Boat is garaged in Farragut. $6500. 423-341-3655.

Honda Civic - 2002. EX, 2 dr, loaded, sunroof, new tires, Fin. Avail. $4690. (865) 3082743.

SeaRay 1993 - 20’ 10”, I/O, Mercruiser 6 cyl. 4.3 eng., $4,900. Best Offer. Call (865)748-3422.

Mazda 3 - 2012. 25K mi, 6 spd, PW, AC, good cond, $11,000. (865) 414-1518.

Suntracker FB20 2014 - 21’ pontoon boat, has all upgrades, purchase 8/1 of 2014, w/a Mercury 75 ELPT 4S EFI w/tanneau cover. List new, $25,317, will take $23,750 obo. (wife passed away). (865)947-3354.

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2003. Showroom condition. Low mileage tires. Garaged and well maintained. Backup camera. Chrome wheels. 43,000 mi., $21,500. (423)2921368. Nissan Maxima - 2000. All options. Good condition. $2900. Phone (865)363-9018

4 Wheel Drive Ford Explorer - 1993. 4x4, AT, V6, looks & runs good, priced to sell at $2500. (865)2165387. Honda Ridgeline 2007. 4 wh. dr. $12,750. (865)482-3037.

Sport Utility Vehicles Ford Expedition XLT 2014 loaded, 8K miles $34,900. 423-295-5393 HONDA CRV ex 2011, 4WD, AT, AC, FM stereo cd, full power, new tires, 89k miles, black in & out, $17,995. (865)3820365. Honda Pilot Touring 2011, loaded, exc. cond., 45K mi., $20,900. 423-295-5393.

Trailers UTILITY TRAILERS All Sizes Available 865-986-5626 smokeymountaintrailers.com

Triton 2000, 21’ tandem trailer w/alum step plates, Mercury 225 HP mtr. minkota TM, gar. kept, exc. cond. $19,760. Call (865) 966-2527.

Campers & RV’s 2000 Pace Arrow Vision - 36’, 2 slides, twin air & heat, W&D, ref w/ice maker, all opt. 23K mi, $35,000. (865)850-9613. 2004 MONACO DIPLOMAT 40PDQ CALL 865-804-2228 2006 Keystone challenger 32tkb. - 3 slides, Moreryde hitch; king bed, angle shower, 2 A/Cs, wash/dry conn; ctr kit w/island, lg pantry, oak cabs, fridge/frz, dinette; sofa-slpr, ent. ctr, tv/dvd; pass-thru storage, awning, new tires. Must see non-smkg, very clean, garage kept. $21,900. FSBO 865-694-9523 2008 Berkshire diesel pusher, 37’, 28K mi, 4 slides, $90,000. 865-776-1991 or 865-992-3547 2008 Jayco Jay Flight 27RBS $12,500. Living room slide & full rear bathroom. Queen master bed, fold down couch & dinette. See online ad for more! EXCELLENT SHAPE. 865-755-4389 (865)755-4389.

Campers & RV’s 2012 Cougar High Country 28’ 5th wheel, 246RLS, 2 slides, sleeps 6, queen bed, sofa sleeper, dinette, entertainment center, TV/DVD, lots of storage, non smoker. Exc. inside & out. Only taken out twice. $25,800. (865) 6884429. 2014 Forest River model Legacy R-300, 34’, Freightliner chassis, Cummings 1SB-300 HP diesel pusher, new, never used, Bargain $135,000 for quick sale. Factory base price $231,000. Ext. warr. included. For info call private owner (865) 577-1427 25ft Sunnybrook Lite with 12 ft superslide and 16 ft awning. Excellent condition. Cal 423-258-8845. Aerolite Travel Trailer Super light, sleeps 8, ducted heat and a/c, double door fridge, stove, oven, microwave, entertainment pkg. exc cond. Too many extras to list. Call (423)807-1409. Coachman 2004 Travel Trailer, sleeps 6, full bath, fully equipped. Exc. cond. $8,635. (865)966-2527. Escaper 1993 - 5th wheel, 35’, 1 slide out, very nice camper. $8,500. (865)216-5387. Fleetwood Bounder 2006 Diesel, 38’, 4 slides, 19,200 mi., 4 dr. refrig. w/ice maker, awnings on all windows, W/D combo. $74,900. (423) 3376803. - Wildwood XL 20’ travel trailer. Awning, heat/air, antisway hitch, jacks, two propane bottles, full bath inc. tub/shower, kitchen, queen bed, rear dinette/dbl bed, TV w/DVD player, lots of storage. Loaded w/extras. Immaculate. $10,500.00 931456-6105 (931)456-6105.

Golf Carts 2002 Gas power Club Car. Head Lights, Windshield, Mirror, Gas Gauge, Off White color, in excellent condition. Runs fantastic! No rips, tears, or holes in seats. Call for more information. (865)386-3290.

Motorcycles/Mopeds 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL DEUCE - Bike has never been ridden in rain, it’s immaculate (no dents/ scratches). With only 9900 miles,runs/rides great. Incl. $1000 extras, 2 helmets, original seat and other misc. original parts. Phone: 865717-1348. Harley Davidion Heritage Softtail 2002 Lots of extras. $7,600 (423)5267545. Harley Davidson - Heritage Softtail Classic 2009 9600 mi., new tires, lots of extras, new cond. $13,000 (865)933-3951. Harley Davidson 2009 Ultra Classic, 1250 mi, $4500 in upgrades. $15,500. (423) 404-2862. Harley Davidson Softtail custom 2007, extra options, $9,200. (423)526-7545. Harley Davidson Ultra Classic 103 2012 cherry red metalic, fully loaded, gar. kept w/ Bonnet cover, asking $21,250 obo. Exc. cond. (wife passed away). (865)947-3354. HD Heritage Softtail 2005 $8000/b.o. Fully customized. Must see to apprec. (865)908-8855 aft. 2p Honda GL1800A Goldwing One owner with 30k well maintained miles. Garage kept.Lots of extras:Ultimate seat with backrests, driving lights, Honda luggage rack, lighted trunk and saddlebag trim, two intercom helmets and cables, factory service manual, two covers. Looks and runs excellent! 865-938-8938 Kawasaki 2004 - A-1 shape, looks new, 2300 act. mi. 250CC Good size for lady. $2100. (865)661-1865. Kawasaki 650 Dual Sport 2002 - Just had a complete tune up with valve adjustments, new brakes etc. $2700. Minor cosmetic issues only. (865)216-9650. Yamaha Star 650 2013 with only 3484 miles, like new cond. $4300. (423) 539-2149.

Personal Watercraft Jet Dock for single jet ski. Includes attached winch. $1800. (865)560-1591.

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Heavy Equipment Jobs Beauty/Barber WE’VE EXPANDED! - CITY SALON has more booths avail! Looking for stylists, nail techs & estheticians. Apply in person at 705 Woodrow, Ftn City, or call Betty at 705-2911 or 219-9122.

Household Goods Driver/Transport DRIVERS - Company & Op’s: Increase Your Earning Power! Run Dedicated! Great Hometime and Beneﬁts YOU Deserve! Drive Newer Equipment! 855-971-8527 DRIVERS CDL - 1 yr exp. Earn $1200+ per week. Guaranteed home time. Excellent beneﬁts & bonuses. $100% no-touch, 70% D&H. Call 855-842-8498

Non Proﬁt/Volunteer VOLUNTEER ASSISTED TRANSPORTATION CAC - is seeking volunteer drivers for their Volunteer Assisted Transportation program. Volunteers will utilize agency-owned hybrid sedans while accompanying seniors or persons with disabilities to appointments, shopping, and other errands. Training is provided. If you are interested, please contact Nancy at: 865-673-5001 or nancy.welch@cactrans.org

Home Maint./Repair Garage Sales GUTTER HAROLD’S

SERVICE

Will clean front & back, $20 &

up. Quality work, guaranteed. West (865)288-0556

SHOP WITH US!

Ed Spring FlingWITH Rummage Sale May NEED HELP CLEANING? 2, 9am-Noon. Benefits Big Brothers Wkly or bi-wkly. 25 yrs. Exp.@ I Big Sisters. Edfinancial Services can alsoSquare organize room!Oaks Call Windsor 120 any N. Seven Dr. Rummage sale/crafts/direct sales Margie at (865)387-1160 items. 865-342-5128 for more info.

Farmer’s Mkt/ Trading Post Farm Equipment Garage Sales Ford F700 1983, Flat Bed Dump, needs some work to fuel sys & tune up. $1000 (865)216West 5387.

SHOP WITH US! Ed Spring Fling Rummage Sale May Buy Big Brothers 2,Wanted 9am-Noon.to Benefits Big Sisters. Edfinancial Services @ Windsor N. SevenhardOaks want toSquare buy 120 standing Dr.wood Rummage sales or sale/crafts/direct pine in Blount & items. 865-342-5128 for more info.

surrounding counties. (865) 206-7889

Farmer’s Mkt/ Trading Post Merchandise Farm Equipment Antiques Ford F700 1983, Flat Bed Dump,

needs some work to fuel sys

WANTED & tuneantiques up. $1000 (865)216Military and collectibles 5387. 865-368-0682

Wanted to Buy Appliances want to buy standing hardwood or pine in Blount & surrounding counties. (865) 206-7889

GOOD AS NEW APPLIANCES 90 Day Warranty

865-851-9053

Estate / Antiques - Clawfoot table, oak, w/6 cane seat chairs, gorgeous. Antique rocking chair bench, oak, victrola walnut, $500 ea or b.o. (865)235-9606 Oak Fireplace Mantle with uprights. Near new condition. $250. 865-659-8765

Lawn & Garden MCKANE GAS EDGER - 3.5 HP Briggs & Stratton. Very Good cond. $110. Call 919-7337.

Med Equip & Supplies Large medical lift chair Large lift chair, used less 1 year, excellent condition Paid more than 1000 dollars. Must pickup; no delivery. Serious inquiries only. $700, (865)966-8460 Microdermabrasion Machine $800. Hydrolic Bed, matching stool, $600, UV towel warmer, $85 (865)659-0194.

Metal Buildings

GROUND LEVEL CONTAINERS

8’wx9’hx40’ Store tools, equip., feed, cars, etc. $1395-$1795 966-9400 x 412

Guitars, Banjos, Mandolins and more - Pick n Grin is closing our store and moving on...line, after 40 years of serving the Knoxville area! But the Music School will carry on!We are selling most of our instruments at cost. New Martin Taylor Yamaha Sigma acoustic guitars are selling for 50% off list price. Gold Tone banjos , Stelling Banjos at our cost. There are still plenty left so come see us before the end of April and say farewell! Thank you Knoxville for your support and remember that the teachers are staying! Lessons will continue on with no change!Look us up on www. pickngrin.com and follow us on Facebook!We are open Thursday-Saturday 10-5 and this Sunday from 1-5! $50, (865)588-5361

Store Fixtures DISPLAY CASES AND CABINET - Various display cases and cabinets available for sale now through the end of April. Please email for pictures if interested. sales@pickngrin. com Or call Thursday-Saturday 10-5 $100, (865)588-5361

Wanted I BUY DIABETIC Test Strips! - OneTouch, Freestyle Lite, AccuChek, and more! Must not be expired or opened. Call Daniel today for Local Pickup: (865)383-1020

2001 E. Magnolia Ave.

Cemetery Lots Antiques

2 LOTS - Highland Memorial, value $2500 each. Sell $1600 each. 865414-4615 WANTED Military antiques and collectibles 865-368-0682

WOODLAWN CEMETERY - Section 265-E. Six plots. $1600/ ea. Will sell 2,4, or all 6. Call Appliances (423)413-7280.

GOODEquipment AS NEW Exercise APPLIANCES

Vision Premier tread90Fitness Day Warranty mill T9600, heart monitor, touch screen program, new $2799, $1500.Ave. Great 2001 E. sell Magnolia reviews on treadmill. Please call 865-803-6167

Announcements Adoptions

Cemetery Lots Furniture

Bedroom, light bridge, pier cabinets, &CEMETERY California- Secking WOODLAWN platform bed, dresser w/ tion 265-E. Sixlg. plots. $1600/ armoire, dresser & tri-mirror. ea. Will sell 2,4, or all 6. Call Was $5000. Now $750. Exc. (423)413-7280. cond. (865)742-8087

ADOPTION: LOVE, hugs, music, sports, fun & open arms await a baby. Secure & caring home. Vivienne & Phil, 1-866-440-4220

966-9400 x 412

Trailer, Cargo, 6X12 ft, AluFurniture minum, Enclosed - Excellent for motorcycle or other Contemporary Solid Oak equipment.light Rearbridge, ramp door Bedroom, pier and side door. Excellent king concabinets, & California dition. One small wrinkle platform bed, lg. dresser w/ on lower, right &panel (see armoire, dresser tri-mirror. photo). (423)930-5295 Was $5000. Now $750. Exc. cond. (865)742-8087

GROUND LEVEL CONTAINERS

8’wx9’hx40’ Store tools, equipment, feed, cars, etc. $1395-$1795. 966-9400 x 412

Trailer, Cargo, 6X12 ft, Aluminum, Enclosed - Excellent for motorcycle or other equipment. Rear ramp door and side door. Excellent condition. One small wrinkle on lower, right panel (see photo). (423)930-5295

Beautiful brick home Open house May 2 & 3, 2015, 2:00-4:00 pm. 3BR, 2.5 BA, 107 Clover Hill Dr. Sweetwater, TN 37874. Convenient to both Knoxville and Chattanooga. www.owners.com/atw5992 (423)351-3569.

Lots/Acreage for Sale 87 UNDEVELOPED WOODED ACRES - Marlow Road, 87 undeveloped, wooded acres on Marlow Road in Anderson County, TN. Property is a certified ‘Tree Farm’ with a timber value of $63,000. Electric, water, natural gas at road. Has a spring fed one acre pond. Call (865)482-4043

WATERFRONT NEIGHBORHOOD LOT in Loudon. $47,200. (865)306-0358

Real Estate Rentals Apartments - Unfurn. $0 DEPOSIT!! - 2BR Garden Apts. w/all amenities include SALT Pool & W/D conn. Close to Ftn. City. Call Tayna, 865-688-7531. Professionally managed by Garland Management Co.

1,2,3 BR $355 - $460/mo. GREAT VALUE RIVERSIDE MANOR ALCOA HWY 970-2267 *Pools, Laundries, Appl. *5 min. to UT & airport

2 BR Powell - Special 1/2 Rent NOW. Water paid, all appls, no pet fee, No Cr. ck. $570 mo. 384-1099; 938-6424. BEST DEAL OUT WEST! 1BR from $375. 2BR $550-$695. No pets. Parking @ front door. (865)470-8686

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LEGAL NOTICE The Board of MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF FARRAGUT, at its meeting on THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015 adopted the following ordinance on second and ﬁnal reading: I. Ordinance 15-04, Ordinance to rezone portions of Lot 3 of the Smith Property, portions of Parcels 59 and 59.07, Tax Map 152, located at 11739 Turkey Creek Road and portions of Parcel 15, Group B, Tax Map 153I, located at 735 Anchor Villas Lane, from R-1 to R-1/OSMR and R-1/OSMR to R-1 (Rackley Engineering, Applicant)

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health & lifestyles NEWS FROM PARKWEST, WEST KNOXVILLE’S HEALTHCARE LEADER • TREATEDWELL.COM • 374-PARK

Relief in rehabilitation

Woman recovers emotionally, physically through pelvic floor therapy It isn’t like 32-year-old Lindsay Riling to slow down. The Digital Marketing and Partnerships manager at Scripps Networks Interactive is an exercise enthusiast. “I love high-intensity workouts,” she said. “My fiancé is a health and fitness coach, so that’s a big part of my life. I didn’t want to lose that.” However, in 2014, Riling felt like she was losing many parts of her life. After a severe urinary tract infection (UTI), she was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis (IC), a chronic bladder condition which causes burning pain and difficulty with regulating urination. Riling’s bladder had become inflamed, and she was retaining urine in dangerous amounts for long periods of time. “Some people have extreme frequency with IC, but I had a less common form of it,” she explained. “I didn’t feel the sense to go.” Riling was started on a series of treatments to relax her bladder and had to see her gynecologist twice a week to give a urine sample via catheter. Despite medications, her symptoms hadn’t disappeared. Because of her bladder issues, Riling was also experiencing lack of sleep and painful intercourse. She was diagnosed with pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) caused by the trauma of the UTI and mounting stress of her situation. “I was trying to cope with the chronic pain,” Riling said. “It’s difficult because I look fine from the outside, so no one can tell there’s something wrong with me. I was emotionally exhausted.” Following her PFD diagnosis, Riling was referred to Joy Friley, PT, PRPC, Parkwest Therapy Center physical therapist and the only certified Pelvic Floor Therapist in the area. She was scheduled to see Friley once a

week for therapy sessions. “PFD is basically a lack of coordination among the core muscles of the trunk and genital area,” Friley explained. “My job is to educate patients on how to coordinate those muscles to contract and relax during normal activities. While many people may think bladder and bowel problems have nothing to do with physical therapy, that’s not true. Like any muscular problem, physical therapists can provide expertise in improving function and decreasing pain.” At first, Riling resisted attending her therapy appointments consistently. “It’s a lot to go in there and have this happen to you,” she said. “Joy is the most down to earth, loving, understanding person you’ll ever meet. She made me feel so comfortable, but my symptoms weren’t subsiding.” The continued pain led her back to her gynecologist, who recommended exploratory surgery to look for endometriosis, a condition in which tissue normally inside the uterus grows outside of it. The laparoscopy discovered a light case of the disorder and confirmed the IC diagnosis. “After the surgery, I decided I was going to give this my all,” Riling said. “I went back to Joy – who was always so optimistic – and became consistent with going twice a week. When I didn’t see improvements with pain, she assured me things were improving internally.” “People have to understand that what you’re providing them is going to be helpful,” Friley said. “With Lindsay, we spent a lot of time figuring out how her life was affecting her diagnosis. It’s all about being an advocate for someone to get them to the right place. I validated her pain and was able to listen to her and explain to her

Lindsay and her fiancé, Rick

why the pain was continuing.” Eventually, Riling began to see the results. Friley worked with her on stretches to do at home, and she was able to return to her intense exercises. “Joy was genuinely interested in my life and understood how this was impacting me emotionally,” she said. “She helped me ﬁgure out how to live my life while working on recovery. “I didn’t want to have to stop seeing Joy anymore, but I no lon-

How pelvic floor therapy can help As the only certified pelvic floor therapist in Knoxville, Joy Friley, PT, PRPC, assists men and women like Lindsay in resolving the pain and discomfort caused by pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD). Her physical therapy programming includes stretching and strengthening of muscles and retraining them to work together. In certain situations, modalities such as therapeutic ultrasound, muscular electric stimulation and biofeedback are used to help teach patients to better use their muscles. “Men and women dealing with PFD need to understand there are a lot of people dealing with these same problems, not just them,” Friley said. “Be-

fore diving into surgery or going on medicine – which can have negative effects – try conservative ﬁrst round treatment in the form of therapy. You have to be your own advocate.” Patients with PFD often present with one or more of the following symptoms: ■ Urinary/fecal incontinence ■ Pelvic organ prolapse ■ Pelvic, abdominal, genital, lower back and/or buttock pain ■ Pain during intercourse or medical exam Parkwest Therapy Center is accepting referrals for pelvic rehabilitation. Call 865-531-5710 for more information or to make a referral.

ger have PFD,” said Riling, who will always have IC ﬂare-ups in the future. “She taught me how to accept this new reality and accept the fact I’m limited. The sooner I could do that and embrace my limitations, the sooner I could be happy again.” For Riling, the emotional and physical toll of the healing process was lengthy and difﬁcult. However, she advises other women to follow her path. “Don’t give

up and don’t be hard on yourself for your limitations. Be patient with your recovery,” she said. “Joy helped me realize my pain was going to end someday and knew what my goals were, like getting back to my workouts,” Riling said. “For something like PFD therapy, you need someone who understands you and can sympathize and empathize with what you’re going through physically and emotionally.”

Childbirth and pelvic floor issues If you have had a child, your pelvic floor may have become weakened due to bearing extra weight during pregnancy. During birth, your pelvic floor expands to allow your baby to be delivered. This process also causes the nerves in the area to become stretched and cause pain or numbness. While pelvic ﬂoor exercises at home can help strengthen your genital area, continued weakness, pain or lack of control over urine or bowel movements may require assistance from a pelvic ﬂoor therapist. Before

and are experiencing these issues, ask for a referral to Joy Friley, PT, PRPC at the Parkwest Therapy Center. “Just like a knee or shoulder problem, pelvic ﬂoor dysfunction is an injury from which you can recover if you do the right stretches, be aware of your posture, make good nutritional choices and take care of yourself,” Friley said. “When you have pelvic pain, Joy Friley, PT, PRPC it affects everything. It’s not easy for people to talk about you give birth, talk to your because it’s so personal. I doctor about these potential try to help you move better, issues and what to expect. If live better and have a better you have already given birth quality of life.”

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