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BUZZ Free self-defense classes offered Three martial arts academies have partnered to offer free self-defense classes to citizens of Knox and surrounding counties. Lucas Lepri Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Bullman’s Kickboxing and Krav Maga will offer a free 2-hour self-defense seminar from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Bullman’s Kickboxing and Krav Maga, located in the Western Plaza Shopping Center, 4511 Kingston Pike. Info: 865-963-2207 or bjjknox ville@gmail.com.
From sun to dark at Meadow Lark Ever wish you could have a music festival in your backyard? Well, your wish can come true at Meadow Lark Music Festival this Saturday at Ijams Nature Center. From 1-11 p.m., nationally acclaimed and local talented purveyors of Americana, bluegrass and folk will rock out and mellow down from the outdoor stage on the Ijams lawn. Acts scheduled include Pokey LaFarge, Scott Miller and the Commonwealth Ladies Auxiliary, the Lonesome Coyotes, Emi Sunshine & The Rain, Guy Marshall, Mountain Soul, John Myers Band, Subtle Clutch and the Knoxville Banjo Orchestra (lineup subject to change). Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. Find purchase links on the Ijams or co-presenter WDVX websites (ijams.org, wdvx.com). Bring the kids, sunscreen, and a chair or blanket and settle in for a great day of music. There will be food trucks and adult and family-friendly beverages for sale. Just don’t bring coolers or canines. The event will go on rain or shine. – Betsy Pickle
IN THIS ISSUE Annexation dies; nobody notices The Legislature has abolished involuntary annexation, but no one seems to care. Victor Ashe, once the poster boy for forced annexation, didn’t seem particularly perturbed by the Legislature’s rebuke of his policies, saying, “I’m not losing any sleep over it – I’m not in the mayor business anymore.”
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Elisabeth and Wyatt Kerbow have a close encounter with a ball python, held by Knoxville Zoo educator Kara Remington, at the annual West Hills Community Association picnic. More pictures on page A-3. Photo by Wendy Smith
Shannon Burke: at home in Knoxville, but not a Southerner
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Shoreline property up for grabs
Shannon Burke so bad that his brother used a copy to light his grill. He wrote another novel, “Safe Light,” before moving to Knoxville in 2001. Academy Award-winning director Stephen Gaghan read the draft and asked him to come to Los Angeles to work on his movie “Abandon.” Burke helped write the script was given the title of coproducer. But he was disappointed when an offer to publish “Safe Light” fell through. Daniel Menaker, an editor at HarperCollins, made Burke an offer, then backed out. Burke was at a low point when he received a 6 a.m. call while working in L.A. A friend called to ask if he’d seen the New York Times yet. It turned out that
biggest step.” In 2005, Burke found his last remaining copy of his first novel in an outdoor building. It had mushrooms growing on it. When he reread it, he immediately knew how to fi x it. He rewrote “Black Flies” in six months and it was published in 2008. It became a New York Times Notable Book,
By Wendy Smith First Baptist Church of Concord, 11704 Kingston Pike, is seeking a change to the city’s one-year plan and the sector plan that will enable it to rezone the Shoreline Church property, 9635 Westland Drive, to a commercial zone. First Baptist owns the 26-acre Shoreline site. The church is asking to change the tract from Public Institution (P) to General Commercial (GC), which will permit the property to be rezoned to any commercial zone for any kind of commercial development, says retired attorney Jack Woodall, who lives nearby.
Meanwhile, the Shoreline Church congregation plans to raise money to buy the church building and parking lot in order to remain at the location. Speculation is that Walmart is a potential buyer for the tract. Shoreline has put up a website to raise funds. It reports that the property will be divided with the congregation buying its building and fi xtures plus a contiguous 8 acres. Both existing entrances and adjoining drives will be deeded joint access, according to the website. The website reports the purTo page A-3
School deal puts Bounds in a bind By Betty Bean
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The deal brokered between the county mayor and the superintendent of schools means that Tim Burchett will get to serve eight years without raising taxes, and Jim McIntyre will get to keep his job Patti Bounds – at least until the next school board election. By the time school board chair Mike McMillan faces re-election, he will have built two new Eighth District schools and so will County
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Commissioner Dave Wright, who will be term-limited out of office but may well have future political aspirations. Sixth District Commissioner Brad Anders will get to brag about delivering a middle school to Hardin Valley; ditto his district school board representative, Terry Hill. So what’s not to love about the Memorandum of Understanding, which is being hailed as a rare and welcome example of cooperation between the appropriating side of county government (commission/mayor) and the spending side (school board/superintendent)? Quite a bit, says Patti Bounds,
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Menaker had been named editorin-chief at Random House, and the article quoted him saying he planned to offer Burke an advance on “Safe Light.” The book, which tells the story of a New York paramedic who falls in love with a girl with HIV, was published in 2004. “Going from not being published to being published is the
By Wendy Smith Shannon Burke always wanted to be a writer. But his path to becoming a critically acclaimed novelist and screenwriter wasn’t clear until he witnessed a murder in New Orleans. The Sequoyah Hills resident published his third novel, “Into the Savage Country,” earlier this year. The adventure tale about a trapping brigade in the 1820s is a radical departure from his first two books, which are both based on five years he spent in Harlem. Before that, he’d bounced around the country working odd jobs. He was in New Orleans in 1992 when a woman was shot on the sidewalk in front of him. His frustration at not being able to help led him to take an EMT class. Then, Burke opted to work in the most challenging environment he could imagine − New York City. “I saw more in one week than I had in my entire life,” he says. He eventually became a paramedic and landed a job with the fire department. The work was gritty and gruesome, and Burke soaked it up. He took notes on bandage wrappers so he could remember details of his experiences. “I wanted to get down exactly what it felt like.” His first novel based on his work in Harlem “fell apart.” It was
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the Seventh District’s school board representative: “I wish we could separate the capital improvement plan out of the MOU. There are parts of it that are going to be very helpful, but when it comes to the capital improvement part, it hurts District Seven,” she said, labeling the plan to renovate rather than replace the dilapidated Adrian Burnett Elementary School “a travesty.” Bounds, who spends at least a day a week in each of the schools in her district and taught kindergarten in the district until she retired last year, said she was taken by surprise when McIntyre rec-
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ommended building a new north central elementary school (which ultimately didn’t get funded) while ignoring the longstanding need for a new Adrian Burnett Elementary School, which keeps getting moved to the back of the line in favor of schools in more vocal communities. She said that renovating the wooden structure is not a legitimate solution to the problems with a building that has no gymnasium and has hallways being used as classrooms. “I don’t believe in throwing taxpayer dollars away, and that’s To page A-3
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Police and fire personnel at the West Hills picnic: Brayden Hanson, KPD; J.P. Plante, KFD; Ty Browning, KFD; Doug Gwaltney, KFD; and Jason Culvahouse, KPD. Photos by Nancy Anderson
Abundant food and handshakes at West Hills picnic
West Hills family: Sydney Williams with her mother, Emily Williams, and twin brother, Sawyer Williams
There was no shortage of food, politicians or humidity at the annual West Hills Community Association picnic at West Hills Park. And that’s just the way the neighbors like it.
Wendy Smith Bill and Bobbie Christenberry with John Rosson Jr., attorney and Knoxville Municipal Judge Representatives from the Knoxville Zoo − including a box turtle, a ball python and a barn owl − and the Knoxville Fire Department guaranteed a good time for the kids. A grand total of 42 side dishes kept adults happy. West Hills residents also got a heaping helping of politics. Local candidates who took advantage of the opportunity to introduce themselves included City Council incumbents Finbarr Saunders, Marshall Stair and George Wallace.
David Massey visits with Stephanie and George Wallace at the annual West Hills picnic.
Fourth District Knox County Commission incumbent Jeff Ownby and his opponent, Hugh Nystrom, spoke, as did Mayor Madeline Rogero and Municipal Court
Shoreline property chase price is $3.75 million with the property owner, First Baptist Concord, providing $400,000 toward the congregation’s downpayment. The congregation plans to pay $600,000 from savings, leaving a mortgage balance of $2.75 million with debt service similar to current rent. The website is at shorelineknox.com/ propertypurchase. Jack Woodall has worked with neighbors to keep commercial development off of Westland Drive for decades. There’s no need for commercial property at the Westland exchange with Pellissippi Parkway given the commercial offerings at the Kingston Pike and Northshore Drive exchanges, he says. “If you put a shopping center on the Shoreline property, it will change the nature of the way the neighborhood looks and the way
Judge John Rosson Jr. Residents went home happy, as did KFD members, who returned to the station with leftovers of 42 side dishes.
From page A-1 Marshall Stair, Ed Shouse and Gary Loe
Shannon Burke and the French translation won a Prix Mystère Award this year. Burke continues to work with Gaghan. He worked on the script of “Syriana,” and they co-wrote an original script called “The Candy First Baptist Church of Concord is seeking a land use plan change that would allow the commercial development of the 26-acre Shoreline Church property. Photo by Wendy Smith people live. It will affect the traffic and all the things that make this a good place to live.” Neighbors successfully fought off shopping centers adjacent to the Children’s West Surgery Center, located just west of Pellissippi Parkway on Westland, and the Weigel’s across the street. The group heard that Walmart was interested in
School deal what you’re doing trying to renovate that building.” She sums up her feelings this way: “The chair of the commission is Brad Anders, who is lobbying for a new Hardin Valley school. The assistant chair is Dave Wright, who is getting a new school in Gibbs. Meanwhile, in my district, we have 51 portable classrooms housing about 2,200 students, and subpar conditions in portables that date back to 1980. “Does it bother me that we are building in anticipation of overcrowding in Hardin Valley while you’ve got 2,200 students in portable classrooms? That’s half of the students housed in portables in Knox County. Maybe we could send some
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the Shoreline property at one point, Woodall says. They are prepared to fight again. The Knoxville-Knox County MPC will vote on whether to recommend this change to the Knoxville City Council at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9, in the main assembly room City County Building. The meeting will be broadcast on Comcast Cable Channel 12.
From page A-1 of our portables to Hardin Valley.” On the other hand, Bounds likes many elements of the MOU – the fact that Knox County will be overseeing school construction, selling the Andrew Johnson Building, delivering additional money to teachers (although she wishes it were more). But beyond bricks and mortar and dollars, there’s another aspect to this bind: the politics of the school board. Bounds is part of a fourmember faction that includes McMillan, Hill and Amber Rountree. Hill and McMillan will benefit politically from delivering new middle schools to Hardin Valley, and Gibbs, respec-
tively. And Bounds, in her first year as a school board member, must weigh her frustrations about her own district against the value of preserving these alliances. So where will she land when the agreement already approved by County Commission lands on the school board agenda July 1? “Has this put me in a bind? Yeah, it has. And I just don’t know how I’m going to vote,” she said. “This is very difficult.”
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From page A-1 Store” and an adaptation of Patrick Radden Keefe’s “Snakehead.” Burke also writes for television. The screenwriting work is chaotic because it’s hard to get movies made, he says. “The only reason this
works for me is I have books. People read books.” He rarely travels to L.A. these days. Knoxville is a good place to work, and he’s part of network of local writers. He’s got two young kids here, so he has no plans to leave. “But I always feel a little like I’m not a Southerner.”
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Who is your hero? “Who is your hero?” The little guy is nine or 10. He had been talking with his dad about heroes. Hit me cold with his question. I almost admitted I never had one but I didn’t think that was the answer he was seeking. I told him my father was inconveniently drafted into the military at age 39 to help win World War II. He never once complained. Years later, when I asked how he tolerated that upheaval in our life, he said “Simple enough, when your country calls, you answer.” This very special sermon about loyalty and responsibility sailed right past the youngster. “My hero is Justin Wor-
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ley.” OK, you got me. Why? “He could take a licking and keep on ticking.” This was little-boy talk but grandfather Timex logic. The former Tennessee quarterback did not win enough games but got up each time he was knocked down and won considerable respect. And some genuine admiration.
Worley got clobbered. He was on his way to a world record number of sacks when he was finally decked for keeps. It was cruel and unusual punishment for a Volunteer. I blamed 2013 problems on the veteran offensive line which looked good in photos but did not perform at a winning level. In the beginning of 2014 I blamed the inexperienced and inept offensive line and wondered if receivers really knew where they were going and why they couldn’t create at least a small window of opportunity. Later I asked if Worley was holding the ball too long, looking for something that wasn’t there and would
er of the Year 2010. Hmmm, wonder why South Carolina and Clemson did not recruit him? One analyst said “three stars, 30th among pro-style quarterbacks.” Another whispered “too slow.” Derek Dooley was delighted to sign Worley. He made one heck of a press release – pro size, great stats, practicing Christian, 4.07 grade-point average, goodguy award, everything from Feed the Hungry to Adopt a Highway. As you know, the partnership didn’t work out very well at Tennessee. Justin was poorly prepared for freshman appearances. He saw mop-up duty as a sophomore. He won the job as a junior and started seven of eight games before the thumb injury. He threw
the key pass against South Carolina but didn’t see Marquez North’s unbelievable left-handed catch, where he pinned the football against his helmet. Worley would have enjoyed it but he was flat on his back with a Gamecock rooting around on top of him. Justin was again the No. 1 quarterback as a senior and almost beat Georgia (handoff fumble). The 29th sack of last season, at Ole Miss, ended his college career – 23 TD passes, 21 interceptions, not much in the way of trophies. I’m going out on a limb. He may not make it in the NFL but he won’t end up on welfare or in rehab. He is an OK choice as a little boy’s hero. He fits the role.
in state leadership feel that women are doing just fine economically. In March, a Republican-led legislative TECW works to find solu- committee failed to extend funding for the council. If tions for such problems. “It doesn’t do us any good the votes don’t change, the as a society to not help be- council will cease to operate cause we’ll pay the price in June 2016. Wise was stunned by later if children aren’t eduthose who opposed the concated or nurtured.” Since women are often tinuation of funding, like overlooked for leadership Sen. Mike Bell. The Repubroles, the council advocates lican chair of the Governfor placement of women on ment Operations Commitboards and committees. tee asked why the state has Certain state boards are legally required to have equal numbers of men and women, so the council keeps tabs on numbers. It also looks ■ Cheri Siler, math instructional coach and candidate for at the governor’s appointstate senator last summer, has ments. Gov. Bill Haslam’s been RIF’d by Knox County first round of appointSchools. ments had no women until the TECW called him on it, ■ Instructional coaches were, well, coaching their peers one Wise says. minute and a bunch of them “I don’t think men inare looking for jobs the next. tentionally do this. You just tend to appoint people in ■ We’ve gotta preserve the myth that principals hire your own networks.” teachers, I guess. Remember In spite of the data colthe old education association lected by the TECW, some
no men’s economic council. All the more reason to work hard this year, Wise says. The council meets quarterly, and the October meeting in Nashville will be held in conjunction with the Women’s Economic Summit and the National Congress of Vision2020, an initiative to achieve women’s economic and social equality by the year 2020 − the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote.
never be. After Justin was injured and the schedule softened and Joshua Dobbs arrived out of nowhere and saved the season, I dismissed the offensive muddle as a misfit of moving parts. Worley did not run the Tennessee version of the read option very well and was not expert at salvaging broken plays. He did have leadership qualities. He took whatever came his way without ever blaming others. He showed up for work even when he didn’t feel like it. He had the heart of a champion. Justin Worley has more than enough of the other stuff to be the little guy’s hero. He won state championships back to back at Rock Hill, S.C. He threw for 5,315 yards and a state-record 64 touchdowns as a senior. He was Gatorade National Play-
Wise to chair state council Women in Tennessee have made economic advances in recent years. The gender wage gap has narrowed, more women have college degrees and more women are in management positions.
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But data show women still have a long way to go, says Dena Wise, who was recently appointed chair of the Tennessee Economic Council on Women (TECW). She is a professor and Extension specialist at the University of Tennessee. She trains teachers to teach personal finance and coordinates financial
education for those seeking loans or going through bankruptcy. But she hadn’t looked at women’s economic issues until being appointed to the council six years ago. TECW was founded in 1998 to address the economic needs of women. Over the past two years, the council has documented the economic cost of violence against women − almost $1 billion annually. Medical services for female victims of violence, such as cosmetic and dental surgeries, impact the cost of health insurance for everyone, Wise says. This year, the council is looking at special issues women have regarding work. Transportation, childcare and caring for other family members are issues that are more likely to impact women than men. The elderly and single
UT professor Dena Wise starts second term on the Tennessee Economic Council on Women. Photo by Wendy Smith mothers are the most economically vulnerable women in the state, she says. Women don’t tend to work as many years as men, and their salaries aren’t as high, so their retirement checks are smaller. Responsibility for young children also affects earning ability.
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that put a premium on experience? That’s history. ■ Arguably, the efforts at education reform have created more problems than they’ve solved. ■ And candidates like Jeb Bush and Bill Haslam, who meant to hang their political hats on the reforms, are now looking the other way. “Curse that Common Core!”
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Involuntary annexation dies; nobody notices Property owners called it a land grab that doubled their taxes. County governments called it forced annexation and a revenue drain. City governments called it annexation by ordinance. Whatever it was called, the Tennessee General Assembly this year put an end to annexation by ordinance, and hardly anybody outside the Legislative Plaza noticed. The legislative process of dismantling involuntary annexation began with a 2014 law requiring cities to hold a referendum in areas targeted for annexation and imposed a one-year annexation moratorium to give the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations time to work out the details. TACIR did its work, and the governor signed a new and much more restrictive annexation law this April.
matter of unwanted annexation, and provides the legal financial resources to Betty and file suit and block such anBean nexations. “We believe CHR is the most litigious advocacy organization in the state of But the fight had been Tennessee, and we are the going on for much lon- city of Knoxville’s most freger, and the front line was quent and most successful in Knox County, where a litigant.” vigorous anti-annexation Lawsuits filed by CHR movement kicked into high members have kept individgear in 1980 in response to ual parcels off the city tax the policies of then-Mayor rolls for decades, as the city Victor Ashe, whose “finger” opted not to schedule the annexations earned head- trials. David Buuck, CHR’s lines across the state. That lawyer, now chief deputy was the year a group of law director of Knox CounKnox County residents who ty, was responsible for fillived outside the city lim- ing most of those lawsuits, its and wished to preserve which have kept hundreds that status got together of contested annexations and created Citizens for in limbo, staving off anHome Rule, whose website nexation until the property describes the organization changes hands. Buuck is like this: glad to see the change in “CHR is dedicated to the the law and says it was long preservation of the legal overdue. rights of its members in the Ashe, once the poster
boy for forced annexation, didn’t seem particularly perturbed by the Legislature’s rebuke of his policies, saying, “I’m not losing any sleep over it – I’m not in the mayor business anymore.” But that doesn’t mean he thinks the new law is a good idea: “As a philosophical matter, if cities are precluded from growing, over a period of time, their strength will be diminished. A lot of what we did has been very beneficial to my successors. Turkey Creek has been a tremendous benefit to Knoxville, Farragut and Knox County.” He believes the Tennessee Municipal League, an organization of mayors that once mounted a vigorous defense of annexation, fell down on the job of protecting cities’ interests. “The city mayors threw in the towel,” he said.
Gibbs school is expensive, unnecessary All right, I’ll say what a lot of folks are thinking.
Scott Frith
The proposed Gibbs Middle School is a terrible idea. The only people who want it are Gibbs families and the politicians seeking their support. The school is expensive, unnecessary and will force future county commissioners to raise your property taxes. Why are we building it? Politics. Not long ago, a middle school for Gibbs was a boutique political issue. It was popular for Gibbs politicians to support it but usually received only passing lip service from others. However, now we have a county
mayor from West Knoxville eager for rural votes and a school board and County Commission beholden to activists from the northeast corner of the county. When you bring both together, you get a fiscal boondoggle more typical of Washington or Nashville than conservative Knox County. Conservative? There was a time when that word meant something. For many, there are few things more frustrating than free-spending politicians who masquerade as conservatives. We are supposed to be against wasteful spending, not for it. There’s nothing conservative (or even sensible) about building a school we don’t need. Millions of dollars in concrete and steel doesn’t better prepare a child for the future. Current or projected student enrollment doesn’t justify building it. In fact, every dollar spent build-
ing and operating this new school is a dollar that won’t be available to address other, more pressing needs. (Supporters of a Gibbs Middle argue they need the school because the drive from Gibbs to Holston Middle School is too long a daily commute. They neglect to mention that it’s a long drive from Gibbs to anywhere.) I don’t blame folks living in Gibbs for wanting their own middle school. If I lived in Gibbs, I’d likely be fighting for a new school as well. But there was a time not too long ago when cooler heads prevailed in county government. The school board or County Commission would allow district representatives to rant and rave for their own district needs, but then the others would move quietly along and (more often than not) act in the county’s best interest. Not anymore. We’re passing budgets
not based on need but on where parents complain the loudest. Our politicians are beholden to the politicos and not the people. The county is being sold the smooth evasion of, “We won’t raise your taxes,” yet this new school will require a property tax increase in the not-too-distant future. Speaking of the future, in this era of rapid technological advances, who believes that 50 years from now there will be kids sitting at desks inside a classroom in this new building in Gibbs? Ready for it or not, we’re at the threshold of radical changes in public education. What is Knox County doing to prepare for these changes? Building another building. Here’s hoping for less reactionary – and more visionary – county leadership in the future. Scott Frith is a local attorney. You can contact him at scott@pleadthefrith.com.
We are Tennessee Since the beginning, your Shopper-News has refused to use the term Lady Vols. We’ve resisted the copycat ladies – devils, roosters, stallions, etc. of high school teams. That does not mean this writer does not support Title IX or the culture of excellence exemplified by Tennessee’s women athletes specifically. I was in Los Angeles in 1984 when Southern Cal beat the young team led by the late Mary Ostrowski. I watched Pat Summitt pull her starters when the game was out of reach, subbing in the youngsters who would
Ben Byrd slyly tweaked the name by writing about the “Gentlemen Vols” bastive Lady Vols name. We ketball team. The men were were Tennessee then and not amused. Alabama guy Dave Hart now. Come July 1, the moni- and Florida guy Jimmy Sandra ker will be history, except Cheek are taking abuse for Clark for basketball. And the folks doing the right thing. That’s who have bought ads, pep- fair because they did it badly pered letters to the editor and for the wrong reasons. Staff who built the “LV” and even organized a probring it home for Tennessee test at the upcoming UT brand were treated shabbily three years later. Board of Trustees meeting as the men’s department absorbed the women’s. I was in the stands when should get a grip. Sports is about winning. the Tennessee women won The Lady Vols tradition their first national champi- is special. It’s powerful. And Winners will earn respect and start new traditions. onship in 1987, beating La it’s history. And Phil Campbell will Tech (the team now coached Gloria Ray was there at by Tyler Summitt) in Austin, the naming. “Lord, they continue his old joke: “I’m Tx. were talking about calling from Tennessee, where men But I never wore the LV us the Volettes,” said the are men and women are national champions.” attire or spoke the diminu- first women’s AD.
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Karen Carson is running for state representative in the Aug. 12 Republican primary to replace Rep. Ryan Haynes. Serving her third term on the Knox County school board, she lives in Concord in Twin Harbor. A mother of three adult children and a nurse for 25 years at Children’s Hospital, she is 57.
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A graduate of the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette, La., she moved to Knox County in 1990. “I know the community and have worked in it for 25 years,” she told me. Carson had these responses to pending legislative issues: Insure Tennessee: “We cannot leave federal dollars on the table,” she said. Gov. Bill Haslam’s plan has significant problems, she added, and she expects it to be changed before it comes to the Legislature a second time. She did not say with certainty how she would vote if it comes up in 2016 but noted both Knox County senators voted for it while the county’s GOP state representatives were opposed or silent. Guns in Parks: She called it “much to-do about nothing. Why was it a pressing need?” Carson says she supports the right to bear arms, and if a repeal bill comes up next year she would get input from constituents before deciding how to vote. She did not say how she would have voted had she been a member of the Legislature during the last session. Gas Tax: While her platform says she favors keeping taxes low, she did not say directly whether she would vote for or against a gas tax hike next year, which Haslam is expected to back. She wants to know how much it would be and what roads it would go for. She did say, “I do not anticipate voting for any tax increase” during the 2016 legislative session. While that suggests opposition, it is less than a clear statement of opposition. Carson expects her campaign will need to raise $50,000, and she has raised almost $10,000 to date. She says she is open to debates with expected opponent Jason Zachary, whom she says she has never met. She has two paid campaign assistants – Loren Long and Collin
Thompson. She said her headquarters will be her home and (with a laugh) “Panera’s.” On two issues she was very clear. She supports the Lady Vols name for women’s sports at the University of Tennessee, and she strongly backs state Rep. Roger Kane in his effort to have the UT Board of Trustees discuss the issue. “I love the Lady Vols. There is a history there. I absolutely favor putting it back,” she stated. (The UT Board has declined to discuss the matter at a board meeting, which almost guarantees the Legislature will debate it next year.) She favors an appointed Knox County Schools superintendent, while Zachary favors an elected one. Carson said she would resign from the school board if elected but declined to give a date when she might resign as she has not decided. She even mentioned serving in both positions until March 2016 although the state representative election is Sept. 29. It is legal to serve in both positions and draw two separate paychecks. The reason she mentioned March was that her successor might be elected then, concurrent with the presidential primary, and the Knox County Commission might be expected to choose the elected winner to replace her if it was known who that individual would be. On the other hand if the Legislature met at the same time as the school board it would be impossible to attend meetings in Nashville and Knoxville at the same time. ■ Mayor Rogero intends to replace Kirk Huddleston as a member of the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority since he has served two terms. Huddleston says Gov. Haslam plans to appoint him to the state Aeronautics Commission effective July 1. He will be one of five members. ■ Sometimes UT can be its own worst enemy. The controversy over the Lady Vols is a case in point. By refusing to discuss this at a board meeting, they give state legislators a logical argument to bring legislation before the General Assembly to overturn the ban. They can say that they are the only body willing to hear it out in a public setting. The Board of Trustees would be wise to let the public speak in a public forum. At the very least, have a board committee to hear all sides. Instead, the Lady Vols fans are being shunted to the sidelines.
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Popsicles in the Pines
An appalling thing
By Wendy Smith Each Tuesday during the summer, kids who live in The Pines Apartments, just north of Bearden Middle School, seek out Nelson the tree frog − a giant stuffed frog that sits in a tree overlooking the picnic area. The children gather at the picnic tables each weekday for box lunches provided to kids in subsidized housing by the KnoxvilleKnox County Community Action Committee. But Nelson’s presence means the kids will also sing songs, pray, hear a Bible story, play games and make crafts. If they stick around long enough, they’ll also get a Popsicle. The kids enjoy the activities and jockey for position in line for the Popsicles. But it’s the adult attention they really crave, says Mitch Townley, director of the children’s ministries at West Hills Presbyterian Church, 7600 Bennington Drive. “It’s not a big flashy thing,” he says of the weekly program, aptly named Popsicles in the Pines. “It’s people and relationships.” The church’s relationship with kids from the apartment complex goes back a decade. That’s how long members have been involved with the After School Good News Club at West Hills Elementary School. The club, which meets at several Knox County Schools, is an outreach of Child Evangelism Fellowship of Knoxville. Townley is a board member. Several kids from the apartments attended the club, and Townley thought of them when he was driving home with a car full of games from a Chattanooga church camp four summers ago. After getting permission from apartment management, he stopped by to play games with the kids. During a two-week span, he visited the apartments four times. The following summer, he began a more structured program. The Tuesday event begins after the children eat their lunch, and those who stay through the Bible story and the game or craft are rewarded with a Popsicle.
faith An appalling and horrible thing has happened in the land…. (Jeremiah 5: 30 NRSV) Let us turn our thoughts today to Martin Luther King, And recognize that there are ties between us All men and women living on the Earth, Ties of hope and love, Sister and brotherhood. (“Shed a Little Light,” James Taylor)
West Hills Presbyterian Church member Ken Overton and Director of Children’s Ministries Mitch Townley pass out Popsicles to children at The Pines Apartments. Photo by Wendy Smith
The summer program is part of an overall effort to reach out to the neighborhood, which is basically in the church’s backyard, Townley says. During the school year, a van picks up kids from The Pines and takes them to church on Wednesday nights, and an annual Fall Festival is well attended by residents. Some of the middle and high school students who ride the van to West Hills Presbyterian have been involved since their days in the After School Good News Club, Townley says. Approximately 25 kids stuck around for the Popsicle at this summer’s first event. They listened to the story of Noah and were quiet and focused during the
craft − a bookmark decorated with animals. They were patient in line, even when Townley explained that they couldn’t choose the flavor of their Popsicles. Kaye Freels, director of children’s ministry at Apostles Anglican Church, 1540 Robinson Road, also
There is a reason we call the interior of a worship space “the sanctuary.” Sanctuary means safety, refuge, protection. Long ago, in the Middle Ages, a person fleeing from danger could seek sanctuary in a church and be safe, at least for a time. Even earlier, the ancient Hebrews designated their Tabernacle, and then later, the Temple at Jerusalem, as sanctuaries. What happened when a gunman walked into a Charleston, S.C., church is truly appalling, horrifying, unbelievable, heartbreaking. What worries me most is the possibility of copy-cat shooters – unbalanced, disturbed people who want to make a statement, who want their own names in the headlines – walking into any church in any city or town or village – and doing the same thing. My husband Lewis remembers that when he was growing up in very rural Georgia, the men
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carried their guns to church, carefully and respectfully left them in the narthex during the service, and picked them up on their way out after the benediction. I think it unlikely that we will revert to that method of security, but I expect that ushers will be chatting up newcomers a little more thoroughly than is their usual custom, being a little more watchful and alert. The one bright spot in this disaster is the way the city of Charleston has come together: people of all colors and faiths offering sympathy and support, proclaiming by their actions that we are, indeed, all sisters and brothers!
helps out with Popsicles in the Park. She’s amazed at how open and honest the kids are with their prayer requests. They’re an indication of what the kids want, ■ Alice Bell Baptist Church, 3305 Alice Bell Road, will host the Cool even more than Popsicles − Tones in concert 6 p.m. Saturday, June 27. The event is a fundraiser adult attention. for A Hand Up for Women, the Knox County Christian Women’s “In a lot of these kids’ lives, Job Corps, which serves all of Knox County. Info: Eva Pierce, 5259696, www.ahandupforwomen.org. that’s a rare commodity.”
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■ Camp Wesley Woods summer camp, 329 Wesley Woods Road, Townsend. Programs for boys and girls grades K-12. Info/ registration: 448-2246 or www. CampWesleyWoods.com. ■ Music and Creative Arts Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 13-17, Concord UMC, 11020 Roane Drive. For kids who have finished first through sixth grades. ■ Kids U: summer kids camps at UT for area youth in grades three-12. One week camps in morning or afternoon. Info/to register: www.utkidsu.com or 974-0150. ■ Clarence Brown Theatre Summer Acting Camp, 9 a.m.4 p.m. Clarence Brown Theatre Performance Venues. Session 1: Monday-Friday, July 6-17; Session 2: Monday-Friday, July 2031. Focus on acting and musical theatre techniques. Cost: $525 each session. Info/registration: www.clarencebrowntheatre. com/actingcamp.shtml or Terry Silver-Alford, tsilvera@utk.edu. ■ Creative Movement for the Stage acting classes for ages 12 and up, 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 20-24, Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Cost: $240. Info/registration: Dennis Perkins, dennis@childrenstheatreknoxville.com or 208-3677.
■ “Dance the Day Away!” dance camp, 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Thursday, July 20-23, Premier Athletics KnoxvilleWest, 11250 Gilbert Drive. Ages 4 and up. Cost: $90. Snack and craft included. Info/registration: 671-6333. ■ Day camps, Arnstein Jewish Community Center, 6800 Deane Hill Drive. Milton Collins Day Camp for grades K-6; Teen Adventures Program grades 7-9; Counselor-in-Training Program grade 10; Camp K’TonTon for ages 2 years-preK. 10 weeks available, different theme each week. Info/ registration: 690-6343, www. jewishknoxville.org. ■ “Disney Day Dream!” tumbling camp, 10 a.m.noon Monday-Wednesday, July 13-15, Premier Athletics Knoxville-West, 11250 Gilbert Drive. Ages 3-5. Cost: $65. Snack and craft included. Info/registration: 671-6333.
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Interns on the water By Shannon Carey Shopper-News interns and their chauffeurs only got lost once on the way to Helms Ferry, deep in Sharps Chapel on Norris Lake. Luckily, Google Maps saved the day. The ferry, possibly the last in operation in Tennessee, serves to connect the Braden community with the rest of Union County. Braden was cut off when Norris Lake was impounded. Now, the only way for Braden residents to get to the rest of the county is the ferry or a long drive through Claiborne County. Union County Roads Superintendent David Cox
Donald Sharp guides Helms Ferry across the river on a many times each day. He has been doing this task for 14 years.
says the ferry and the ramps leading to it have seen recent improvements through a partnership with TVA, which provided $10,000 for
the project. Union County only had to kick in $7,000. “We’re all about saving money,” said Cox. The ferry is free to ride. In-
terns enjoyed the ride across the beautiful, clear waters of Norris Lake, and they even encountered some wildlife: a goose and one fish.
A voyage to Braden By Charlie Hamilton Have you ever ridden on Helms Ferry? If you haven’t you should take a voyage. Helms Ferry is located off Old Leadmine Bend Road in Sharps Chapel in Union County. Helms Ferry is one of the last working
ferries in East Tennessee. This ferry is a very important mode of transportation for the community of Braden and the rest of Union County. If it wasn’t for Helms Ferry the residents of Braden would have to go through Speedwell or
LaFollette to get to the rest of Union County. In 1936, TVA created Norris Lake as an artificial reservoir which flooded the community Loyston and created problems for people living in some communities like Braden.
Helms Ferry has been in operation for some time now. We met Donald Sharp, the operator of Helms Ferry for 14 years, and he took us for the voyage. It is neat that a piece of East Tennessee history like Helms Ferry is just in our backyard.
Abi Nicholson, Charlie Hamilton and Anne Marie Higginbotham relax on the porch swing at the Union County Arts Cooperative in Maynardville.
Arts Co-op has something for everyone By Shannon Carey Shopper-News interns had yet another shopping spree, and yet again we apologize to their parents. This time, interns enjoyed a little treasure hunting in the rooms of the Union County Arts Cooperative. Susan Boone welcomed them to the store. Located in the historic Dr.
Carr House in downtown Maynardville, the Co-op showcases and sells the work of more than 30 artists and crafters. A tiny building next door houses music and art lessons. Eric Holcomb offers free music lessons every Wednesday evening. Info: 992-9161 or find them on Facebook.
Forensics taught at UT KidsU Camp By Maddie Murphy I had an amazing time at the UT KidsU Camp for the second year in a row. I think that it is important for kids to keep learning over summer break and I wanted to do something to further my learning in the subject of forensic anthropology. I had a great time and learned a lot in the five days at camp. I can tell the gen-
der and ancestry of a person just by using the skull and pelvis. I made many new friends and did fun labs, too. May 16, the ShopperNews interns went to the Trinity Funeral Home, and I was excited to get to share what I knew with Myra Sloan, an embalmer there. Overall the camp was a great learning experience and I’m glad I decided to sign up.
A dummy head used to practice facial repairs at the funeral home
Trinity Funeral Home embalmer Myra Sloan shows one of the personal size urns to the interns. Photos by R. White
Trinity embalmer wows interns By Shannon Carey Myra Sloan was going on four hours of sleep when she spoke to the Shopper-News interns June 16. But that’s the nature of the business at Trinity Funeral Home in
Maynardville. “We are 24/7, 365 funeral home,” she said. “There are no holidays for us.” For such a somber subject, Sloan made her talk interesting and comfort-
ing. She described the process of planning a funeral, different traditions for embalming and funerals, and even the embalming process. Sloan spoke about deal-
ing with grief and death of a loved one. “Love everybody to the fullest now,” she said. “We’re never promised tomorrow.” Info: www.trinityfuneral home.net or 865-992-5002
Myra Sloan’s amazing job By Abi Nicholson Myra Sloan has worked as an embalmer for 22 years. She has been to lots of schools talking about her job. In her high school years, Sloan wanted to be a speech pathologist. As she was training she still was indecisive what she wanted to be, so she prayed to God to give her a sign. “Every day is a new adventure, you never know what your next phone call
will be,” Sloan said. One day, a man came to her and said “Myra, God came to me in a dream and said you need to work in a funeral home.” Sloan laughed. She had seen too many horror movies to want to work in a funeral home. Later, she started getting interested and soon realized it was a pretty cool job. When she started learning about embalming she fell
in love with the job and started to see it as a ministry. To this very day she believes that this was supposed to be her job. To me, Myra Sloan is amazing person because she wakes up every day just to work with deceased people and help their families. Also, she can work on a tight schedule and still makes it through the day.
Visiting the courthouse crew By Shannon Carey Union County’s officeholders welcomed the Shopper-News interns and were glad to share information about what they do. Mayor Mike Williams led the tour with stops in each office, including visits with Register of Deeds Mary Beth Kitts, Clerk and Master Sandra Edmondson and the staff of General Sessions Court Clerk Barbara Williams. Intern Bailey Lemmons even researched her father’s childhood home in the Property Assessor’s office with help from Randy Turner and Tammie Carter. Bailey Lemmons looks at a map of her father’s childhood home, thanks to the help of Randy Turner (pictured) and Tammie Carter in the property assessor’s office.
A friendly welcome at the courthouse By Betty Mengesha
Union County Mayor Mike Williams welcomes the interns to his office. Photo by Amanda McDonald
In addition to the charming art galleries, wonderful scenery and an enjoyable ferry, Union County offers a kind and welcoming courthouse. Even with all the legal business being carried out, you are immediately able to see the kind of people who make up
Union County’s community. However, this courthouse wouldn’t be able to be so productive in their property, financial and court clerk departments without Mayor Mike Williams. Williams has been serving Union County as mayor for approximately five years. His passion for helping the
community really shines through, and it is evident that he is a friend to all residents. His humor and desire to work hard for the public good really aids in making the courthouse a family. So if you have spare time during this summer, make sure you stop by Union County!
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Onward and By Carol Shane East Tennessee is home to gardeners of all types. This time of year, tomatoes, squash and peas are – if you’re lucky – popping off the vine. Coneflower and lilies bask in the sun; hostas and ferns are happy in the shade. But what if you don’t have much land? Or are a city dweller? Or just want to do something fun and trendy? Vertical gardening has been called “a boon for the land-challenged,” and this weekend UT Gardens will teach you all you need to know about it. Plus you can also design garden structures with your kids in tow. They’ll be using Legos; you’ll be listening and taking notes. There are currently many kinds of commercial products available for those who want to garden up, not out. A quick Google search turns up “Woolly Pockets,” aeroponic towers, tiered systems. Big-box stores are getting in on the trend, offering instruction books and preassembled wall units. The good folks at UT Gardens have their noses to the ground (yikes), and they’re getting in on the vertical craze. They’ll have all sorts of ideas, and you’ll get to build your own miniature vertical garden to take home. Also, it doesn’t matter whether you’re a pro or a beginner – everyone can
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for the gardener FRIDAY ■ Alive After Five: “Tribute to the R&B Classic Hits” with Evelyn Jack and Donald Brown, 6-8:30 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Tickets: $15; $10 for members/students. Info: 934-2039. ■ Headroom III concert, 9 p.m., the Concourse, 940 Blackstock Ave. Tickets: $5 at the door. Info: http://internationalknox. com. ■ Steve Kaufman Concerts featuring: Steve Kaufman, Bobby Hicks, Alan Munde, John Reischman, Mark Cosgrove, 7 p.m., Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. Info/tickets: www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com or 9818590. ■ Summer Movie Magic: “The Birds,” 8 p.m., Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Tickets: all Ticketmaster outlets, the Tennessee Theatre box office, 800-745-3000. Info: www. tennesseetheatre.com.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY ■ Oakes Daylily Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Oakes Daylilies, 8153 Monday Road, Corryton. Free. Includes plant sale, refreshments, kids activities, live music and more. Lunch available for purchase. Info: 800-532-9545, www.OakesDayLilies.com.
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FRIDAY-SUNDAY ■ Music: Best Served Cold featuring The Northerners, a live folk-rock ice concert, 7 p.m., Ice Chalet, 100 Lebanon St. Info/ tickets: www.productionsonice.com/.
SATURDAY learn something. Also on the docket for the summer months are workshops in growing carnivorous plants, gardening in the shade, making decorative leaf castings, and gardening to attract butterflies. “Growing Together:
Landscape Legos” runs from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 27. The cost per family is $20 for members, $30 for nonmembers. “Adult Workshop: Vertical Gardening” runs 1-3 p.m. Saturday, June 27. The cost is $20 for members,
$30 for nonmembers. Costs for both workshops include materials. To learn more, or to find out how to become a member of UT Gardens, visit utgardens.tennessee.edu/. Send story suggestions to news@ shoppernewsnow.com.
3 films brave post-dino landscape By Betsy Pickle If you’ve had enough of dinosaurs already, it may be time to move on to some different critters in this week’s new releases. The family film “Max” features a heroic Marine dog who needs time to recover after losing his best friend. His handler’s family adopts him, and he slowly bonds with the younger brother as they try to unravel a mystery. Thomas Haden Church, Lauren Graham, Luke Kleintank, Jay Hernandez, Mia Xitlali, Dejon LaQuake and Robbie Amell star for director Boaz Yakin (“Remember the Titans”). The A Marine dog named Max and the younger brother (Josh Wiggins) of his former handler bond film is rated PG. as they try to solve a mystery in “Max.” The less-than-cuddly living teddy bear Ted returns in “Ted 2.” Now married to Morgan Freeman, Sam J. exclusively at Downtown in on him, changing his life Tami-Lynn (Jessica Barth), Jones, Patrick Warburton, West. forever. Ted (voiced by director/co- Michael Dorn, John Slattery Greg (Thomas Mann) has Nick Offerman, Molly writer Seth MacFarlane) and Liam Neeson. The film made an effort throughout Shannon and Jon Bernthal must prove to the court that is rated R for crude and sex- high school not to get close (“The Walking Dead”) also he’s a “person” before he ual content, pervasive lan- to anyone, even his “co- star for director Alfonso qualifies to become a par- guage and some drug use. worker” Earl (RJ Cyler). But Gomez-Rejon. The film, ent. There’s at least one cat in when his mom (Connie Brit- rated PG-13, won the AudiMark Wahlberg returns “Me and Earl and the Dying ton) insists that he befriend ence Award and the Grand as Ted’s best bud, who’ll do Girl,” but the teenagers ref- a schoolmate (Olivia Cooke) Jury Prize at this year’s anything he can to help. The erenced in the title are the who has been diagnosed Sundance Film Festival and cast also includes Amanda focus of this Sundance Film with leukemia, the world earned honors at several Seyfried, Giovanni Ribisi, Festival winner, opening he has kept at bay crashes other fests.
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■ Adult Workshop: Vertical Gardening, 1-3 p.m., UT Gardens, 2518 Jacob Drive. Info/registration: www.utgardens. wildapricot.org/UTGardensEvents; 974-7151. ■ Cherokee Heritage Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., James White’s Fort, 205 W. Hill Ave. Free to the public. Visit a Cherokee campsite, interact with members of the militia; tour the fort; a variety of pioneer skills displayed. Info: 525-6514 ■ “Fun in the Sun” Mopar Car Show and Swap Meet, noon-4 p.m., Chilhowee Park Fairgrounds, 3301 E. Magnolia Ave. Registration, 9 a.m.-noon. Proceeds to benefit the Knoxville Volunteer Rescue Squad. Info: etmcarclub@gmail.com, www. easttennesseemopars.com. ■ Hard Knox Roller Girls Allstars vs. Circle City Derby Girls, 5 p.m., Knoxville Civic Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Ave. Intraleague bout: Lolitas Locas vs. Machine Gun Kellys, 7 p.m. Tickets: Coliseum box office, team members and team website. Info: www.hardknoxrollergirls.com; on Facebook. ■ Meadow Lark Music Festival, Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave. Featuring; Americana music, local food and family fun. Headliner: Pokey LaFarge. Tickets: www. brownpapertickets.com/event/1568627. Info: www.ijams. org.
SUNDAY ■ Summer Movie Magic: “The Birds,” 2 p.m., Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Tickets: all Ticketmaster outlets, the Tennessee Theatre box office, 800-745-3000. Info: http:// www.tennesseetheatre.com.
AREA FARMERS MARKETS ■ Dixie Lee Farmers Market, Renaissance|Farragut, 12740 Kingston Pike. Hours: 9 a.m.noon Saturdays through Oct. 31. Info: dixieleefarmers market.com; on Facebook. ■ Ebenezer Road Farmers Market, Ebenezer UMC, 1001 Ebenezer Road. Hours: 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays through late November. Info: on Facebook. ■ Knoxville Farmers Market, Laurel Church of Christ, 3457 Kingston Pike. Hours: 3-6 p.m. Fridays through late November. ■ Lakeshore Park Farmers Market, 6410 S. Northshore Drive. Hours: 3-6 p.m. every Friday through Nov. 20. Info:
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NHC funds nursing equipment for PSCC A $10,000 donation to Pellissippi State Community College by local affiliates of the National HealthCare Corporation is earmarked for the purchase of state-ofthe-art teaching equipment for the college’s nursing degree program. The equipment includes a bed with a headwall containing electronic patient monitors and is to be used in the simulation lab at the Strawberry Plains campus. “The nursing department is very grateful for NHC’s support,” said Lisa Stamm, dean of the program at Pellissippi State.
“We currently have students completing clinical rotations at NHC Farragut, and we appreciate the many opportunities NHC continues to provide for our students, in addition to this gracious gift.” The donation was made by NHC Farragut, NHC Fort Sanders, NHC Knoxville, Holston Health and Rehabilitation Center, and NHC Oak Ridge. NHC affiliates operate long-term healthcare centers, as well as home-care programs, independent living centers and assisted living communities throughout the country.
Pellissippi State Community College officials accepted a donation of $10,000 from NHC’s East Tennessee facilities on June 12. The donation will fund laboratory simulation equipment for the college’s nursing program. Pictured are NHC vice president Ray Blevins, PSCC professor More Herington, NHC Farragut director Karla Lane, PSCC vice president Peggy Wilson and president L. Anthony Wise Jr., with Jeff Tambornini, Keith McCord and Brad Shuford. Photo submitted
Pellissippi State’s nursing degree program began in 2010 and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Each of the college’s five campuses in Knox and Blount counties offers prenursing courses, and the
nursing program is offered at the Blount, Magnolia and Strawberry Plains campuses. The program runs two years, and students graduate with an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree. They are then pre-
pared to take the national licensure exam to become a registered nurse. Pellissippi State also offers a fast-track degree option through the Bridge to Registered Nurse program that allows licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and
paramedics to enter nursing school following the successful completion of one summer transitional course. The college partners with other schools to offer the RN to BSN path for students interested in going on for a bachelor’s degree.
United Way involving millennials By Anne Hart Brandon Parks has two jobs, and it’s tough to tell which one he enjoys the most. The first provides for Parks and his family. The second takes care of a whole lot of other people. In his “day job,” Parks is the director of network and retail sales for IMG College/ the Vol Network. IMG is the University of Tennessee’s multimedia rights holder. Parks, a Karns native and UT graduate, regaled members of Bearden Rotary with a wealth of sports stories at a recent meeting, including one about former coach Lane Kiffin showing up in a “burnt orange” tie, instead of UT orange, at his first
press conference in Knoxville. As UT fans are well aware, things went downhill rather quickly after that. “I am passionate about the Vol Network,” Parks told the group. “It’s great to be able to perform a service that brings joy to people.” And about that second job, the one for which he is paid in ways not financial – Parks serves as chair of the newly formed Young Leaders Society of the United Way of Greater Knoxville. In that role, he will be striving to involve millennials (generally defined as those born between the late 1970s and the late 1990s) in the work of the United Way organization.
Parks said he believes United Way “is the greatest way to reach the most people through our 50 partner agencies and the 102 programs within those agencies” and that more young people need to be involved. The Young Leaders Society will reach out to those between 18 and 45 and involve them in various ways, including service projects, networking and social events. The United Way of Greater Knoxville raised more than $13 million last year. This year’s goal has not been set, but the chairs for the 2015 campaign are Dr. Jack Lacey of the UT Medi- Brandon Parks of the Vol Network and JoAnn Edmonds of the United Way of Greater Knoxville cal Center and Robin Wil- shared the speaker’s lectern at the recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Bearden and visited hoit of WBIR-TV. afterward with club member Bo Sutton. Photo by A. Hart
Rotary gives two scholarships NEWS FROM PREMIER SURGICAL
Dr. Mejia of Premier Surgical: serving through surgery The importance of service and helpDr. Mejia was on staff at Masssena ing others was instilled in Jose Luis Memorial Hospital in upstate New Mejia, MD, FACS, at an early age. As York, providing surgical and wound the son of a politicare to a variety of pediatric and adult cian and owner of patients. a newspaper in the Dr. Mejia and his family missed South American East Tennessee, so he recently joined country of Ecuador, Premier Surgical Associates in Dr. Mejia saw how Knoxville as a general surgeon at the his father served group’s Tennova North and Physicians the community. Regional locations in June. Dr. Mejia But it was his “We love it here! The mountains, uncle, who was a the people - everyone says ‘Hello’,” surgeon, who inspired him to serve says Dr. Mejia. “Premier Surgical has a through medicine. great reputation and I’m excited to be “When I was a part of this group.” young, my uncle took Dr. Mejia, who me to the clinic where speaks both English he operated. I loved and Spanish, has cleaning wounds, found already his naremoving sutures, tive language to be an and I especially loved advantage in commuthe operating room. It nicating with patients. came naturally to me,” “Communicating says Dr. Mejia. and always being honWhile in medical est with my patients is school at the prestivery important to me,” gious Central Universiexplains Dr. Mejia.” ty of Ecuador, Dr. Mejia Dr. Mejia, whose trained with one of the special interests pioneers of laparoscopinclude minimally inic surgery techniques. vasive procedures “Surgeons ffor benign and maDr. Mejia is an avid runner and is picwere transitionlignant problems li tured in the 2013 Boston Marathon. ing to minimally oof the abdomen He completed the race 40 minutes invasive surgeries. aand breast cancer before the fatal bombing. He says the It was an advanssurgery, is curtragedy is a reminder of the importage that I trained rrently accepting tance of life and family. in a time when we new patients at the n did a lot of both Premier Surgical P open and laparoscopic procedures,” offices at Tennova North and Physiexplains Dr. Mejia. cians Regional. Drawn by the medical technology available, Dr. Mejia moved to the United States in 1999 and completed his residency in General Surgery at East Tennessee State University. He worked at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Johnson City for eight years, serving as Clinical Associate Professor To schedule an appointment with and Chief of Surgery. Most recently, Dr. Mejia, call 865-938-8121.
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By Bonny C. Millard Applicants for the Rotary Club of Knoxville scholarships were so outstanding that the club decided to award two $16,000 scholarships for the first time. Rachel Cormack, a graduate of South-Doyle High School, and Cameron Ramsey, a graduate of Bearden High School, were honored at a Rotary Club of Knoxville luncheon. They will receive an annual disbursement for four years. Rotarian Shannon Holland said the committee received applications from students from all Knox County high schools, and these two applicants were exemplary students who both deserved the scholarship. Cormack will attend Union University in Jackson, Tenn., and plans to pursue a career in neonatal nursing. She said that after college graduation she plans to come home to Knoxville to live and also hopes to
Scholarship recipient Faith Harris performs for the Rotary Club of Knoxville while Bill MacGrath watches.
continue participating in medical mission trips. Ramsey will attend Columbia International University in Columbia, S.C., and plans to earn a master of divinity and go into the ministry. Ramsey has been working parttime at Chick-fil-A while in high school and said that his experience as a team leader has helped him develop his leadership skills. Both Cormack and Ramsey thanked the Rotary Club for the scholarship and for investing in their lives. Two current recipients, Alicia Lewis and Lucas Despins, who both attend the University of Tennessee,
Knoxville, attended the luncheon. In addition to those scholarships, the Bob and Diana Samples Community School of the Arts Rotary Club of Knoxville Scholarship was presented to Faith Harris, who has been at the school for 12 years. Rotarian Bob Samples was club president last year. Jennifer Willard, executive director of the arts school, described Harris as a percussion prodigy. Harris plays several instruments. After thanking Rotary, Harris demonstrated her vocal and guitar skills while performing a song for the audience.
Blackwell, Brown are ‘power brokers’ Farragut residents Brad Blackwell and George Brown have been named 2014 CoStar Power Brokers by CoStar Group Inc., the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces. Both are brokers at Wood Properties, which was honored in the “Top Leasing Firms” and “Top Blackwell Sales Firms” categories. Blackwell and Brown qualified as two of
the top commercial brokers in Knoxville based on the total leasing transactions they closed in 2014. The men teamed on several large transactions in 2014, including a 30,000-square-foot lease to K12 Inc. at the Tyson Centre Office Building next to McGhee Tyson Airport, the disposition of the John H. Daniel portfolio in the Brown Old City and the sale of the Farragut Hotel on Gay Street.
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Knox firefighter gets Rotary’s ‘Service Above Self’ award Tom Touzeau is now 44 and turns 45 later this year … and he has Knoxville senior firefighter Cory Darnell to thank for it. On a chilly Sunday – Jan. 5, 2014 – Tom was out running on a greenway trail along Melton Hill Lake Drive near the Oak Ridge Marina. Corey was off-duty and riding in a car with his mother on Melton Hill Lake Drive. He glanced over and saw a man lying on the running trail. He told his mother to stop. He jumped out and found Tom sprawled facedown and without a pulse. He was in full cardiac arrest. Cory began CPR immediately as his mother called 911. Ten minutes later units from the Oak Ridge Fire Department and Anderson
County EMS arrived. Cory had brought Tom back and he was breathing. Today he’s still breathing and on the job in the field of environmental sciences for RSI in Oak Ridge. The Rotary Club of Farragut presented Darnell with the club’s “Service Above Self” award that honors men and women in emergency services. Tom Touzeau and his wife, Leigh Anne, were at the ceremony. Darnell was introduced by Stan Sharp, Knoxville fire chief, who said Cory exemplifies the ethic of “going above and beyond” his job at Station 7 in Lonsdale. “He was off duty and he did not have to stop and do this. But he did it right and he did the right thing,” Sharp said. “We are very proud of Cory.”
Clinton High School and attended Roane State. Touzeau said after the meeting: “I go for a run and the next thing I remember is waking up in a hospital bed. I don’t even remember falling. It happened that fast.” Today Touzeau has a pacemaker and defibrillator implanted in his heart and is back running, cycling and enjoying life. “I love him because he didn’t just save my husband’s life,” said Leigh Farragut Rotary honored firefighter Cory Darnell for saving the life of Tom Touzeau. Pictured are Touzeau, Darnell and Knoxville Fire Chief Stan Sharp. Darnell, 27, has been with the KFD since 2010. With him at the meeting was his girlfriend, Amanda
Bunch, an officer with the Knoxville Police Department. He was reared in Powell, graduated from
Anne. “He saved mine, and he saved our children’s lives.” Vice president of enrollment services at Pellissippi State Community College, Leigh Anne said she and Tom want to start a scholarship to honor Darnell. Chief Sharp said: “We can get this done and I’ll work with you to do this. We can use the money for the continuing education of firefighters.” (Rotarian Tom King submitted this report.)
FARRAGUT CHAMBER EVENTS ■ Thursday, June 25, 5-7:30 p.m., networking: Calhoun’s at Turkey Creek, 625 Turkey Cove Lane. ■ Thursday, July 2, 8-9:30 a.m., networking: Hampton Inn Cedar Bluff, 9128 Executive Park Drive. ■ Thursday, July 9, 5-6:30 p.m., networking: Big Kahuna Wings, 12828 Kingston Pike.
No religion has special claim to peace By Sandra Clark A UT professor paraphrased New York Times writer Thomas F r i e d man when asked what the United States should do in Tom Burman the Middle East: “There isn’t much we can do and it’s a mistake to think we can.” Thomas E. Burman is the Riggsby Director of the Marco Institute for Medieval and Renaissance Studies and a distinguished professor of the humanities at UT. He’s widely traveled and a master of language, using two or three at a recent meeting of the North Knoxville Rotary Club. Yet he made an obscure topic come to life, leaving club president Nic Nicaud so mesmerized he almost forgot to ring the bell to end the meeting. Some politicians say we don’t have to understand terrorism, we just have to stop it, he said. “I disagree.” Burman suggested reading poetry written by Muslims to gain insight. “No religious tradition
has a special claim on being peaceful,” he said, telling of a Spanish king conquering a town in 1230-40. “He built a Christian church in the middle of a mosque. Both are still there.” Burman talked of Christians and Muslims living “cheek to jowl” for 1,600 years before moving away over the last 400 years. “We live in a very violent age, but we’ve been here before. Then the roles were reversed. Islam was the powerful, the cool culture where the great science was done. It had come to dominate half of what had been the Roman Empire.” He said hints of Islamic culture are visible in buildings such as the Tennessee Theatre and the Kerbela Temple. Burman’s work focuses on the interactions between Latin Christendom and Arab Islam, especially in medieval and early-modern Europe. At UT, Burman teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on the Crusades, on Medieval Spain and the Mediterranean, on JewishChristian-Muslim relations in the Middle Ages and Renaissance and on intellectual history of the same period.
Youth boost Rotary efforts By Bonny C. Millard With guidance from the Rotary Club of Knoxville, both high school and college students are following the Rotary’s tradition of community service, and they recently gave club members details of their activities. Representatives of the University of Tennessee Rotaract, the Knoxville Community Rotaract Club, Knoxville Catholic High School Interact Club and the Webb School of Knoxville Interact Club made brief presentations to the downtown organization. Knoxville Catholic Interact Club: Faculty sponsor Phil Petree said his students worked with HonorAir and helped serve a catered breakfast at a preflight meeting. They also wrote cards to veterans through amillionthanks.org. Webb School Interact Club: Faculty sponsor Liz Gregor said the school’s most recent Rotary Youth Exchange student, Francesca Panero from Turin, Italy, will return home soon. The Webb club has helped raise money for different projects including Imagination Library and the Rotary’s efforts to end worldwide polio. UTK Rotaract: Patrick Roberts, community service chair, said his group tries to do one to three service projects a month. Members have
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Rocking and raising money is as good a time as any to squeeze in a little homework for Grace Parkinson.
Rock on for Special Spaces By Sherri Gardner Howell There was rocking – but no rolling – on the Market Square stage recently. A different twist on fundraising was dreamed up by Special Spaces, a 501(c)(3) organization that creates dream bedrooms for children who have life-threatening diseases. The group hosted a Rock-a-thon, as in rocking chairs! Special Spaces was created in Knoxville in 2004 by Jennifer Swain. She had big dreams of helping children in East Tennessee and across the country but struggled financially. Swain was trying to keep the nonprofit alive in 2010 when a documentary filmmaker called her about filming a Special Spaces room makeover. The project
Ready for some armchair philosophy at the Special Spaces Rock-a-thon are Julia Thress, rocking for Home Federal, Special Spaces Tennessee Director Chris Lamberson and Team Titus member Tim Satterfield.
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turned out to be part of the ABC show “Secret Millionaire.” Special Spaces now has chapters all across the U.S. In addition to transforming the bedrooms of children with life-threatening diseases, Special Spaces designs for children with autism or other disabilities that require special equipment. The June 6 Rock-a-thon involved eight hours of rocking for donations and pledges, plus the all-important opportunity to raise awareness about what the organization does. Teams of four signed up to rock for the entire eight hours and could rotate through the day. Brody Burns, front left, puts a little fun into rocking the day away at the Rock-a-thon for Special Info: specialspaces.org/ Spaces on Market Square. Also on the team are Gage Hord and (back) Jackson Burns and Adam Lamberson. Photos by Justin Acuff
■ Central High School Class of 1980 35th reunion, 6-10 p.m. Saturday, June 27, The Foundry. Info/register: Melody Majors Johnson, 423798-0880. ■ Halls High Classes of 19761981 will be 6:30 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Sept. 26, Red Gate Farm, Maynardville. ■ Korean War Veterans Reunion luncheon will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 25, at Bearden Banquet Hall. For all East Tennessee military veterans who served during the Korean War. Info/RSVP: Rex Davis, 689-3900. ■ Norris High Class of 1975, 6 p.m. Friday, July 3, Norris Community Building on Chestnut Drive in Norris. Cost: $25. Info/RSVP: Sharon Black Wallace, 494-0320 or wallacesb57@comcast.net.
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Haslam presents Norris a TDOT sidewalk grant Gov. Bill Haslam stopped by Norris to present a grant check to the city. On hand was state Sen. Randy McNally, who thanked the governor for the $347,760 that will be used for East Norris sidewalk improvements. “This grant will be used to improve the quality of life here in Norris and that is what matters most,” said Haslam. The improvements will help the community to grow in a positive way.
Gov. Bill Haslam presented a TDOT grant check to the city of Norris for sidewalk improvements, shook hands with residents, posed for photos and kissed baby Wyatt Ashley. All smiles is Wyatt’s grandmother, Amy Jones. Photo by Ruth White
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! e t a t s E l a e R Lovely 2-story w/ lots of upgrades! Awesome open floor plan, new paint, window treatments, new Shaw flooring. Level lot w/wooden privacy fence in a great neighborhood! Move-in ready, don't wait to see this one!! $149,900 MLS#907474
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8334 Kiva Dunes, CLOSE-IN HALLS! TIMBERLAKE SUBDIVISION! $549,900 Swim/tennis, clubhouse, lake & walking trail community! Spacious, all brick! 4,393 SF w/mstr suite on main w/adj sitting rm, great rm w/gas log FP, columns, brazillian cherry hdwd flrs, DR w/columns, huge eat-in kit w/ quartz tops, stainless appliances, built-in ovens, 5BR/3 full BA, 3 and a half baths! 3-car side-entry gar. MLS 912703
This fantastic home has it ALL! New roof, hdwd throughout. Heated tile floors in BAs,(tile in kitchen isn’t heated), solid wood trim and doors! All BRs on the main level w/ finished bsmnt! The fin bsmnt has a gameroom and the house is wired for portable generator. The 20x40 gunite in-ground pool is ready for use!! Backyard has 1250ft. of decking and an outdoor shower . Detached apartment as well with an additional 576 sq.ft. and is handicap accessible. 6-car garage. MUST SEE!! $249,900 MLS#920776
8512 Ruggles Ferry Rd, $625,000! Ruggles Ferry Golf Course is adjacent to this custom brick bsmt ranch on approx 9/10 of an acre, level lot overlooking 12th fairway! Finished bsmt offers complete sep living quarters including your own 2-car gar & driveway, covered patio. 4BR/5 full BA, approx 7,649 SF, 2 kits, 2 laundry rms, loads of hdwd flrs, 2 gas log FPs, built-ins, open flr plan w/high ceilings, huge open foyer, 3 mstr suites & another that is partially finished - that would make 5BRs! Oversized 2-car gar on main & 2-car gar in bsmt! Picturesque views from every window! Room for everyone in this home! MLS 928473 3049 Reflection Bay, HALLS! TIMBERLAKE SUBDV! $318,000 Swim/tennis, lake, clubhouse & walking trail community! 1+ acre lot w/custom 5BRs & bonus rm, 3 full BAs, 3 sides brick, 3-car gar, mstr suite & guest suite on main! Hdwd flrs & tile on main, granite kit tops! 2-story foyer & open catwalk, great rm w/gas log FP, DR w/trim package, eat-in kit w/tile flrs, built-in desk! MLS 915976 5015 Tazewell Pike, Ftn City! County only taxes! ESTATE SALE! $239,900 Bsmt ranch on 1+ acre lot, w/approx 3,500 SF, 3 or 4 BRs, 4 full BAs, sep LR w/FP, den w/FP & bsmt rec rm, formal DR, eat-in kit w/solid surface tops, mstr suite on main w/lg soaking tub & additional mstr in bsmt plus sep kit, great for additional living quarters! Gorgeous lot w/country views! MLS 928486
We’ll Miss Our Home! It has been a wonderful place to call home the past 10 years. However, the time has come to move on and we are looking for the right people to take ownership of our beloved house. This home has all the qualities a homeowner would desire – perfect floor plan that includes 4bedrooms and 3 baths with a guest bedroom on the main level, new hand-scraped hardwoods that were installed in 2013, a playroom that will excite even the grumpiest kid with a loft and an awesome see-thru window.
Quiet mountain living, 5 minutes from interstate! 7+ acre slice of heaven. Perfect spot to raise a family, w/lots of woods to explore, blackberries to pick and a fantastic treehouse to play in! Master BR on main w/3BRs up and a fin bsmnt as well! Enjoy the open living floor plan and the beautiful stone fireplace! The closet space is awesome. Lots of storage. Fenced-in area for your pet with their own house! Don’t let this rare find get away. $264,900 MLS#927751
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NEW LISTING! All brick bsmt rancher. COMPLETELY remodeled inside. All new kitchen w/ appliances, flooring, BR, plumbing & central H/A & so much more. Full unfinished bsmt w/stud walls & rough-in already completed. Situated on 2 lots & best of all priced @ $114,900! Located NE. MLS #929876 HISTORIC NORTH KNOX OPPORTUNITY! All brick 2-story home w/so much character & charm. Super convenient to downtown/ UT area & walking distance to Happy Holler & Three Rivers market. Priced reduced to $149,900. MLS#904019
JUST LISTED! 2-story home over 2,400 SF. 4BR/2.5BA incl MBR on main. Great convenient location within 1.5 miles of all major shopping but the privacy of over 7/10 of an acre. Numerous updates & Priced @ $200,000. MLS#928603 LOOK NO FURTHER! Immaculate rancher w/ bonus rm. Over 2,300 SF + oversized 2-car gar w/ workshop area. Home is move-in-ready & convenient to I-75 Emory Rd Exit. Priced @ $229,900. MLS#916744
We have been the only homeowners. Most of all we will miss our paver brick patio where we used to entertain our family and friends!
< ESTATE HOME W/ACREAGE! Abundance of home & property. 5BR/4BA + 2 half BAs in this all brick family home. Room for everyone + workshop/extra garages & 2 additional 1 acre lots. Don’t miss the opportunity to spread out & enjoy space + privacy + convenience. This home has it all! Located close to Halls/Brickey area. Price reduced to $649,000. MLS# 896764
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2+ ACRE LAKE FRONT PARADISE BASEMENT RANCHER in Bonta Vista. HUD owned, sold “AS IS”, Make an offer on this 3BR/2BA, w/in-ground pool, stone trim, new metal roof. 7500 Pinen Dr. $122,500
BEAUTIFUL CHEROKEE LAKE! 3,400 SF dream home on a private cove just 2 miles above Cherokee Dam, mstr on main, lots of windows & high ceilings, 2 covered porches, finished bsmt w/kitchenette & 4th BR, det gar, 18x16 dock, private manicured acreage, this is a real showplace. $429,900 HALLS
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922-4400 SCENIC WOODS S/D at Knox/Anderson Co line. 3BR/2BA, 1-level w/oversized 2-car gar. Sold “AS IS”. Make an offer on this HUD owned home. 10023 Sugar Pine Ct. $132,000
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HEART OF HALLS! All brick, 3BR/2 full BAs, large living rm, eat-in kitchen, split BR floor plan, everything on 1 level, conveniently located close to Halls schools & Walmart. $139,900 MLS# 928337
BETTER THAN NEW! over 1,100 SF, totally updated, 2BR, 20x10 mstr w/2 closets, open kit & fam rm, all appliances included, even washer & dryer, must see inside. $112,000 MLS# 917801
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New hip, new city When 39-year-old Anna Cochran was relocated to Knoxville from South Carolina last fall, she had trouble getting to know the city. “I love to be part of my community, but I just didn’t have the energy after work to explore,” she said. “I am only now getting to get out and network and enjoy myself. I no longer dread having to walk from one spot to another.” Cochran’s renewed energy stems from a total replacement of her right hip in March. In 2006, a disc slipped in her lower back, which affected the nerves surrounding the base of her spinal cord. Cochran suffered from cauda equina syndrome, which caused numbness and loss of function in her groin, lower limbs and lower back. She had emergency surgery to remove the slipped disc and limit neurological damage, but problems remained. “After that injury, the way I walked completely changed,” she said. “It took until now for arthritis grind my hip down. I was in agony and my quality of life was suffering.” After settling in to her new life in Knoxville, Cochran sought treatment for her hip pain. She found comfort in her rst appointment with Rick Parsons, MD, a Parkwest orthopedic surgeon. “We discovered my doctor in South Carolina had completed orthopedic residency with Dr.
Rick Parsons, MD, and Anna Cochran
Parsons, so I knew that was a good sign. Plus, he didn’t judge me or question my pain,” Cochran explained. “He told me there was no delaying a hip replacement, and soon after I was back for surgery.” “Anna’s doctor in South Carolina had treated her with conservative measures like medication,
physical therapy and injections, which is the right way to go,” Parsons said. “By the time I saw her, her previous treatments had failed and it was time to do the total hip. She’s done remarkably well regaining her mobility.” “The No. 1 thing Dr. Parsons gave me was hope,” Cochran said.
“He gave me hope that I could go back to the life I knew. There were so many things I missed, like dancing and exercising.” Before her total hip replacement, Cochran completed preadmission testing and met with staff at Parkwest. “Everything was so smooth,” she said. “Everyone made it so clear what was go-
ing to happen on the day of and knew what they were doing. I was glad to have such a good team with me.” Following her surgery and physical therapy at the Parkwest Joint Center - The Retreat, Cochran was treated by Covenant Home Healthcare staff members, who helped her do the same exercises at home that she’d done at the hospital. Each session increased her mobility and strength. Eventually, Cochran no longer needed their assistance or guidance and was able to head back to her of ce and drive on her own. She also began to explore Knoxville and became involved in local groups related to her favorite activity: politics. “It’s amazing I have had a complete hip replacement and I can do all of this, and it’s all because of the quality of care I had,” Cochran said. “Dr. Parsons, Parkwest’s staff and Covenant Home Healthcare gave me what I needed to start exploring Knoxville and getting involved, and to no longer feel like a burden to those around me.” For others her age who have gone through conservative measures to treat joint pain without success, Cochran recommends asking a doctor about joint replacement. “The relief you can receive and ability to take care of yourself and live life as you want to is so worth it,” she said. “I can nally do the things I want to do and enjoy my life.”
Joint replacement and age: am I too young?
Hal Cates, MD
At times, having a total joint replacement earlier in life can position a patient to have quicker and better outcomes because they tend to have more strength and stamina to persevere through the procedure and physical therapy. Often, younger patients also have fewer health conditions in comparison to older patients who are more apt to develop conditions such as diabetes and heart disease which can complicate surgery. “Physicians have a wide selection of sizes and models to choose from for a best t for their patient. Just like wearing
the proper shoe size, this level of customization goes a long way with having positive outcomes,” Hal Cates, MD, Parkwest orthopedic surgeon, said. According to Dr. Cates, it’s best to evaluate your personal condition and level of discomfort in deciding when to move forward with having a total joint replacement. “Putting the surgery off for years often causes your condition to worsen and further impede your overall quality of life,” Cates said. “This is a decision that you should make based on your surgeon’s evaluation and recommendation.”
Parkwest Joint Center: What is Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES)? Anna’s slipped disc caused compression of the spinal nerve roots in her lower back, which are called cauda equina. Besides a slipped disc, CES is commonly caused by tumors or lesions, arthritis, or in ammatory conditions. The symptoms of CES include pain and numbness in both legs, loss of sensation in the lower body, and bladder and bowel dysfunction. Emergency surgery is required to prevent permanent damage, including paralysis and loss of bladder and bowel control.
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What is the Parkwest Joint Center - The Retreat? Parkwest Joint Center - The Retreat is speci cally designed for total knee and total hip patients. Participants are involved in group therapy which allows them to easily interact with others who are going through the same procedure. What makes the Parkwest experience better? Patients of Parkwest Joint Center - The Retreat bene t from a quicker recovery. Extra steps are taken to prevent nausea from anesthesia after surgery and patients are often able to begin therapy to regain mobility the same day. Parkwest patients achieve ve times greater mobility distance than patients who had total joint surgery before the specialized unit opened in 2007. What is a patient’s experi-
ence like? Patients and their support people are introduced to the Parkwest Joint Center - The Retreat at an educational session prior to the day of surgery. Family involvement and active participation by patients is encouraged. After surgery and before discharge, patients receive therapy as a group, which allows for socialization with and support from each other. Most patients stay in the Joint Center for three days. Who is a candidate for joint replacement? Chronic pain in the hips or knees may mean a joint replacement is necessary. Symptoms also may include arthritis or pain that interferes with daily activities like walking, exercise or work. A physician can recommend the best approach based on the presenting symptoms.
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Who spearheads the Joint Center program? The program is spearheaded by our Joint Care Coordinator, Kay Varnadoe, who can be reached at (865) 373-0091. Who is the team of professionals involved in the Parkwest Joint Center - The Retreat? The program team includes patients, family members, nurses, techs, physical therapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, secretaries, case managers, administration, marketing, physician assistants, anesthesiologists, internists, surgeons and volunteers. For more information on Parkwest Joint Center– The Retreat, visit TreatedWell.com/TheRetreat or call (865) 374-PARK.
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Vans Transportation Automobiles for Sale BMW 3 Series - 1996. 328i Maroon/tan lthr, all pwr, non-smkr, same owner for 14yrs! Beautifully cared for! MUST SEE! 205,600 mi., $3,700. (865)556-3065. Buick LeSabre - 2002. LIMITED, 3800 V6, LIKE NEW, 72,000 mi., $6,450. (865)988-4133. Cadillac CTS 2006. Extra clean luxury ride with 3.6 liter eng. Always garaged. 66k low mi. $9300. Call or text 727-4340327 Chrysler 300C - 2009. less than 12,000 mi, dark red, like new. $17,999. (865)908-7475. 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 - 2001. Garage kept, 99k mi., $2800 or b.o. 1 owner. (865)671-6906. Dodge Challenger 2009, V6 AT, 17K mi, great cond., $18,000 obo. (865)548-1316. Ford Focus - 2013. 37K miles, still in warranty, $15,000. (865)693-2764. Ford Fusion SE - 2012. Silver, exc. cond. All added access. $12,500. See pix online. (865)250-4443. Ford Mustang GT Premium 2005. screaming yellow, man, trans., 2889 mi., smells new. No wrecks. Garage kept. Asking $21,500. (865)6545495. FORD TAURUS - 1998. $1500. (865)688-2996 or (865)2032584. Ford Window Van 1985, good cond., $1,850 obo. (865)9649015. Honda Accord - 2009. 2009 Honda Accord EX-L V6 Sedan, cleat title, text: 312-763-8929 or etanaw77@gmail.com 71,000 mi., $4,500. (312)7638929. Honda CR-V - 2007. EX-L MUST SEE! blk/blk lthr, sunroof, non-smoker, new brakes & 90k Mich tires! 138,200 mi., $10,700. (865)556-3065. Lincoln town Car 2008 Signature Limited Ed., exc cond, 56K mi, fully loaded, $14,500. Call/text (865)719-1416 Nissan Altima - 2009. 2.5 S, Automatic, 4 dr Sedan, Second owner, very clean, have extended special feature warranty for up to 100,000 miles a $100 deductible that can be transferred. Firm at $12K with extended warranty. $11,500 without warranty. Tan color. Great car, just have too many vehicles. 64,000 mi., $12,000. (918)3162127. Toyota Camry - 2007. Camry LE. 2.4 L engine. Great gas mileage. Excellent condition. Immaculate. Seafoam green exterior; beige interior. 37,000 mi., $10,955. (865)690-3239. Toyota Camry - 2013. . All scheduled maintenance, All records, Always garaged, Excellent condition, Fully loaded, All highway miles, No accidents, Non-smoker, One owner, Seats like new. $17,800 OBO. 49,400 mi., (865)776-1312.
Sports and Imports BMW 750IL 1989, mechanically sound, $3000. A MUST SEE! Call (865)318-3436. Hyundai Elantra 2013. GLS Sedan. 24k. Fully loaded. AT, 1 owner. white. Alloys. Immac. $14,995. (865)6404586 Mercedes 380SL 1983, both tops, exc cond, low miles, $11,900. (865)719-6412.
Nissan NV200 2014. 2000 actual miles, loaded, has lift for wheelchair or scooter, tie downs & safety belts, $27,550 (865)992-9980.
Classic Cars 1939 Chevy Coupe, completely rebuilt street rod. $26,000. Call for info (865) 922-8783 or 250-8783. 1959 MORRIS MINOR 1000 TOURER (conver tible). Makes you smile to drive it and everyone smiles back. Fun for summer, spring, and fall. Garage kept, runs great, new carbs, good paint. The convertible top needs to be repaired or replaced and the price was reduced to reflect that. All work done by MG-GM in Knoxville. 84,000 mi., $8,500. (865)310-9008. Ford Mustang Coupe 1965. V8, AT, new paint, factory whls., red, lots of new parts, exc. cond. $11,500. (423)8694366. Lincoln Mark III - 1969. 2 dr. hardtop, body good. Mechanics fair. $7999. (865)908-7475. Mercedes-Benz 280-Class 19701971. I am looking to buy a old Mercedes convertible, Jaguar XKE, or older Porsche. I am willing to buy a running or not running car. I am a local guy living in Grainger county. If you have one or know of one please call. 99,999 mi., (865)621-4012. Pontiac Firebird TA-6 1995. Conv. 18” wheels, 126K mi., new interior, chipped, $9500 obo. (865)687-6400.
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Auto Parts & Acc 2003 GMC Denali parting out, 6.0 4L60, parts only. (423) 721-8005. 6’ Truck Bed for 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 silver $1500. (865)896-0170. Short bed for Dodge 3500 2008 dually. NTO, 6’ , red, $1500. (865)896-0170. Truck Bed for 2007 Ford F350 Super Dually 8 ft. $1500. (865)896-0170.
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Boats/Motors/Marine 15,000 lb. Floating Boat Lift,36’ on Tellico Lake, $7,000. (865) 458-3931 (865)458-3931. 2009 Sun Tracker 21’ Party Barge, 2009 60 HP Mercury motor, Trolling motor, Snap on Cover, 2008 Trailer (606)454-4567. Chris Craft 1974 45’ twin Detroits, low hours, uptown liveaboard, $59,900. Lease $650 mo. (865) 414-3321 Innova open water inflatable Kayak, Helios 340, 2 pern kayak is constructed of proprietary version of Hyperlin, take down paddles, 11x2 1/2’, rudder, 8 inflatable chambers, stored in a canvas storage & transportation duffle, never used. Owners manual. Orig. price $1000, current price is $600. Call (865)988-3371. Marinette 1985, 39’ aft cabin flybridge •100% all welded alum. hull achieves exc. fuel efficiency and speed. •Twin Engines/gas fuel. •2 State Rooms w/heads & seperate showers •Sunbrella, Eisenglass & exterior carpet replaced in 2013. Reduced Price - $39,900 Call (865)809-0577
Toyota Avalon 2010, limited ed., fully loaded w/opts., Asking $17,000. Retail over $19,000. (865)659-8254.
Triton 2000, 21’ - fully equipped, fish finder, depth sounder, GPS, tandem trailer, 225 HP mtr., exc. cond, gar. kept, 1 owner $18,000. (865)966-2527.
Toyota Corolla - 2000. Very Economical & reliable. Exc. in/out. $3195. 865-397-7918; 865-898-8825.
ventura 1996 Regal Ventura SE, 27’, w/tandem trlr, low hrs, all tops. IMMACULATE $10,500. (865)719-4295
Toyota Corolla LE 1991, 5 spd. 1 owner, needs a/c repair, $1200. Call (865)693-1720.
Want to live on the lake? Selling a 1994 80 foot Somerset Houseboat. Three bedroom 2 bath. It has an aluminum bottom with two 350 Chevrolet Engines. Comes complete with shore power. Located on the beautiful Fontana Lake in North Carolina. $155,000.00 firm. Please call (865)4141099.
4 Wheel Drive Toyota Tacoma - 2001. SR5 4WD V6 3.4L DoubleCab, Non smoke, Cleancarfax, Cleantruck, Automatic 134,000 mi., $3,200. (423)668-0862.
Sport Utility Vehicles Chevrolet Traverse LT - 2011. gold, AWD, 57K mi, exc cond., $17,000. 423-569-6179 aft 5pm Mercedes-Benz GL 350 Blue Tec Diesel 2015- AWD, white & auburn, loaded, 15k, $85,000. (865)896-0170.
Trucks GMC Sierra 1984. V8, AT, AC, low mi., LB, extremely nice, $4800 Serious inq. only. 865643-7103 Toyota Tundra - 2014. Loaded w/extras. 400 mi. Selling due to illness. $39,000. (865)6757674.
Trailers 2007 18 ft dual axle flatbed car / farm trailer. Exc. cond. w/tie downs. Elec. brakes. (865)426-2409
Wellcraft Excell 21’ SL Cuddy Cabin, 4.3 Mercruiser w/EZ Loader galv. trailer, immac. cond., $7,000. (865)6802656.
Campers & RV’s 1993 Escaper - 32’ sleeps 6, 1 super slide out, very good shape. $7400. 865)216-5387. 2007 Fleetwood popup, king beds, air, furnace, awning, $6500. (423)869-4529. 2013 Montana High Country 5th wheel, like new, used less than 25 nights, only towed to lot and parked. 36.5’, 3 slideouts, electric awning. Deeded 40’ by 65’ lot has new asphalt, large custom stone and concrete patio and extensive landscaping. Will sell together for $73,000 or lot $42,000, RV $41,000. For more information or to make an offer call 865-964-8092.
Campers & RV’s Aerolite Travel Trailer 2011, 24’ exc. cond. gas cook top, furnace, AC, Satelite, sound sys., flat screen TV, clean bed. $13,000. (865)765-2794. Coleman Popup 2003 - Exc. cond. Garage kept. Awning. Outside shower. AC, like new. Must see. $3850. (865)7056300.
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Personal Watercraft 2000 Yamaha WaveRunner XL1200. Excellent shape. 68 hours run time. Includes trailer. Call 865-304-2399.$3000 firm.
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Garage Sales North MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE Sat, June 27, 8a-2p. off Emory Rd @ 7205 Majestic Ln. TIS PARKING LOT YARD SALE - Sat June 27, 8am-12pm. Small appliances, home decor, kids’ toys & clothes, HH items. 1900 N. Winston Rd.
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Cemetery Lots 2 Adult Interment Spaces - in the Oak Ridge Memorial Park w/lawn crypts loc. in Garden of Love. Value $4300; sell at $3800. (865)925-1848 2 lots - Highland Memorial, value $2500 each. Sell $1600 each. 865-414-4615 4 Cemetery Lots, Highland Memorial. Valued at $2,800. each. Asking $1,000 ea. Negotiable. (865)934-9323 Greenwood Cemetery - space, section 5, lot 39, space #4, $2500. Call (865)933-3685 Highland - Highland Memorial, Gospels Sec. 2 lots side by side, $1200 each. 904-5403836 TWO ADULT INTERMENT SPACES - in Oak Ridge Memorial Park with lawn crypts. Located in the Garden of Love. Valued at $4300, for sale at $3800. Call (865)925-1848 WOODLAWN CEMETERY - plots in Section 264-E. Five plots, $1500/ea. Call (423)413-7280
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Lawn & Garden kubota lawn tractor 2008, GR2100, hydrostatic, 4WD, diesel, 54” deck, $4850 obo. (865) 382-0064
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LEGAL NOTICE THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF FARRAGUT, at its meeting on THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2015 adopted the following ordinance on second and final reading: I. Ordinance 15-08, Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Budget
For Sale By Owner 11 Acres East Roane Co Mossy Creek Dr, 0BR, 11 acres east of Kingston Tn on Mossy Creek Dr. Located in an area of nice homes aprox 4 miles from I-40 exit 356B. City water is available. Property is heavily wooded with view of valley below. 865376-5855 cell: 865-603-1365 (865)376-5855 3 BR 2 BA ranch, Bearden, fence, 2 car gar., hdwd floors, new roof. $185,000. 865-691-2650 Beautifully updated home in Cottage Creek (Farragut) - 11511 Cottage Creek Lane, (across from Farragut library), 5BR, 3-Story (furnished basement) on Cul-desac includes 3 car attached garage with large covered front porch. Home includes 2 fireplaces, large kitchen with 42 glass front cabinets, and granite counter tops. Lots of crown molding. Buyer agent welcome. (865)803-5427
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Condos-Unfurn CONDO FOR SALE BY OWNER Address: 7853 Thomas Henry Way, Knoxville TN 37938. $172,000. 2BR/2BA, 1635 sq ft. Call (606)438-6426. For Sale By Owner - 3915 Cherokee Woods Way, 2BR, The Woodlands in Knoxville. Luxury College Living. Gated Community. Townhome, 2 story, 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath Only one mile from UT campus. Great Investment. Owner occupied and immaculate condition. New carpet and paint. Pools, shuttle, clubhouse and many more amenities. $124,900 Please call 865-337-7724 for showing. (865)337-7724
RIVERSIDE MANOR ALCOA HWY 970-2267 *Pools, Laundries, Appl. *5 min. to UT & airport www.riversidemanorapts. com BEST DEAL OUT WEST! 1BR from $375. 2BR $550-$695. No pets. Parking @ front door. (865)470-8686
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Lake Lot - Main Channel 242 Pin Oak Drive Lot # 33, 0BR, Lake Property -Below Assessed value of $160,000Investment Property or Build Lake HouseMain Channel - approx. 1 acre Dock PermitLocated 7 miles from Midtown Exit from I40 HighwayContact Mar- Apartments - Unfurn. lene Sumner 865 898-8327, SOUTH KNOX /UT/DOWNbmsumner1@yahoo.com TOWN (865)898-8327. 2BR, 700 Sq. Ft. APT, Call about our $299 move in special! Log Home at Stardust Mari865-573-1000. na overlooking beautiful Norris Lake, 3 BR, 2 BA, + WEST, APT. FOR RENT - 806 loft, full walk out bsmt, fully Flanders Lane, 2BR, 2 Br,1.5 furn. on double lot, $195,000. Ba,Washer/Dryer HU, frig, (865)680-2656 Stove/Oven,Dishwasher,Microwave,$650/mo, $500deposit. No pets. Pick up your copy of the Call 865.659.4466
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8512 Sunrise Rd, Home on Wooded Acreage Tuesday, June 30th @ 2:00 p.m. 1.2 Acre Property Knoxville Tennessee June 30 @ 2pmWhere: 8512 SunriseRoad, Corryton, TN 37721Auction Website:www.ACRE.bidFinal Inspection: June30th @ 1:00 p.mInternet Bidding Mobile BiddingAPP Itunes or AndroidSearch ACRE.bidFAX Written Offers to800-7118175 Auctioneer’s Hotline 844-400-2828 Myers Jackson Auctioneer Whitney Nicely Broker/Auctioneer 865-3095700 Local Nicely Done Auctions LLCTAB 5596 (865)309-5700
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Homes Unfurnished Fountain City - 2BR, 2BA, 1 car garage $750/mo. $700 dep. No Pets. Doyle 865-254-9552 Newer Home, Wildtree Subd., 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA, 2 car gar., $1250 mo. Avail. 7/15. 865-207-0332.
LEGAL NOTICE FARRAGUT BEER BOARD JUNE 25, 2015 • 6:00 PM I. Approval of Minutes A. June 11, 2015 II. Hearing to address Meksiko, 120 West End Ave., beer permit violation(s) of Town of Farragut Code of Ordinances § 8-201 et seq III. Hearing to address La Cabana, 723 N. Campbell Station Road, beer permit violation(s) of Town of Farragut Code of Ordinances § 8-201 et seq IV. Hearing to address Taco Boy Sports Bar and Grill, 747 Campbell Station Road, beer permit violation(s) of Town of Farragut Code of Ordinances § 8-201 et seq V. Hearing to address Little Joe’s Pizza, 13100 Kingston Pike, beer permit violation(s) of Town of Farragut Code of Ordinances § 8-201 et seq It is the policy of the Town of Farragut not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Public Law 93-112 and 101-336 in its hiring, employment practices and programs. To request accommodations due to disabilities, please call 865-966-7057 in advance of the meeting.
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Disney’s “High School Musical” presented by Erin Youth Players, 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Erin Presbyterian Church, 200 Lockett Road. Tickets: $10, $8 students and seniors, with a $30 maximum per household; sold at the door. Info: www. erinpresbyterian.org.
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Big BBQ Bash, Founders Square, downtown Maryville. Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) sanctioned, professional barbecue cook-off and fundraiser for the Helen Ross McNabb Center. Info/schedule of events: http://mcnabbcenter.org/event/big-bbq-bash.
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“Precious, Not Parents” campaign, Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division St. Young-Williams Animal Center Spay/Neuter Solutions will provide $20 spay and neuter surgeries for puppies and kittens under 6 months of age. Available to all East Tennessee residents. Must mention the “Precious, Not Parents” campaign when making the appointment. Info/appointment: www.young-williams.org or 215-6677.
THROUGH THURSDAY, OCT. 22 Tickets on sale for “The Music and the Memories” show featuring Pat Boone backed by Knoxville swing orchestra The Streamliners, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, Oak Ridge Performing Arts Center, Oak Ridge High School, 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike. Proceeds go to the Oak Ridge High School music department. Info/ tickets: www.KnoxvilleTickets.com or 656-4444.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 Historic Ramsey House Annual Luncheon, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Guest speaker: Lisa Oakley, education director at East Tennessee Historical Society. Open to the public. Board meeting at 10 a.m.; guest speaker at 11 a.m.; lunch at noon. Cost: $20. Reservations required. Info/reservations: 546-0745. Ijams Brown Bag Series: Eating Your Yard, noon-1 p.m., Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave. For ages 10 and up. Bring lunch. Free; preregistration required. Info/registration: 577-4717, ext. 110. Murano Glass Jewelry Trunk Show, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art Gift Shop, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Reception will be held 5-7 p.m. with designer Leslie Ann Genninger. Free and open to the public. Info/reservations: Denise DuBose, ddubose@knoxart.org or 934-2036. Steve Kaufman Concerts featuring: Curtis Burch, Scott Nygaard, David Harvey, Jim Hurst, Missy Raines, Dede Wyland, 7 p.m., Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. Info/tickets: www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com or 981-8590. Steve Kaufman Concerts Matinee featuring: Audie Blaylock & Redline, 4:15-5:30 p.m., Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. Info/tickets: www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com or 981-8590.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25 Magician Michael Messing, 11 a.m., Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golf Club Road. Info: 588-8813. Mindfulness and the Alexander Technique, 1-3:30 p.m., 313 N. Forest Park Blvd. Cost: $35. Preregistration with confirmation required. Info/registration: Lilly Sutton, 387-7600; www. AlexanderTechniqueKnoxville.com. Steve Kaufman Concerts featuring: Alan Bibey, Dennis Caplinger, John Moore, Marcy Marxer, Andy Hatfield, Jimmie Heffernan, Steve Roy, 7 p.m., Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. Info/tickets: www. ClaytonArtsCenter.com or 981-8590.
Homes Unfurnished West. 4 BR, 2 1/2 BA, 2500 SF, frpl, 2 car gar., cul-de-sac, 1207 Winglet Ln. 37922. Refs ckd. $1550. 865-414-0392
Condos Unfurnished 3 Bed 3 Bath Condo UT Campus - 1517 Laurel Ave, 0BR, 3Bd 2Ba 1517 apt Laurel Ave Knx Cable/Internet/ W/D included 1 Block UT Campus/ Law School $1800/mo Call 931-265-5502 (931)265-5502 WEST - 2 BR, 2BA, 1 car garage, no pets. $800/mo. $700 dep. Doyle 254-9552 WEST - 2 BR, 2BA, 2 car garage, no pets. $900/mo. $800 dep. Doyle 254-9552
Businesses /Sale FOR SALE OR LEASE 4800 SF BUILDING LIKE NEW FOR ANY COMMERCIAL BUSINESS. FORMERLY KAMPAS LIQUOR STORE. 3103 ALCOA HWY. CALL GUS (865)603-0134 Recycling/Scrap Business For Sale - 25W, Currently operational recycling/scrap business for sale. Includes all equipment, buildings and land with access to rail line. This business could be expanded to include towing service, storage or auto parts. Serious inquiries only. (239)633-6466
Duplx/Multplx UnFurn North near I75 Ftn. City - Elder Apts. 2BR, all ammenites, W/D conn. quiet, priv. No smoking, no pets. $550. (865)522-4133. WEST - family neighborhood, w/d connection, 3 BR, 2 BA, $775 mo. no damage dep, 1 yr lease 865-216-5736
Real Estate Commercial Businesses /Sale Convenient Store & Deli Great North Location. Good Traffic, (865)803-4547
Lots & Acreage/Sale 255 Kevin Lane - P O Box 22171, Highway 70 Commercial Park Lot 1 Zoned C-2, 1+ acre corner lot, all utilities onsite. Located near Dixie Lee Junction in Loudon County near Knox County line, Easy access to Interstate via Watt Road $230k (865)567-7521
Offices/Warehouses/Rent 2000 SF Office/Warehouse, drive in, Middlebrook Pike. $1800 mo. 1500 SF Office/Warehouse, drive in door, Papermill, 3 yr lease, $1100 mo. 4000 SF Office/Warehouse, with dock, Middlebrook Pk, $3,000 mo. 865-544-1717; 865-740-0990
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FRIDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 28 Encore Theatrical Company auditions for “One Man, Two Guvnors,” 6:30 p.m., Studio ETC, 180 W. Main St. in Morristown. Looking for eight men, three women, three-four male singers, plus a small ensemble of actors Info: www.etcplays.org or 423-318-8331.
SATURDAY, JUNE 27 Book discussion: “1776” by David McCullough, 2 p.m., Farragut Branch Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. Info: 777-1750. Hip Hop Dance Clinic, 9-11 a.m., The Studio by Premier Athletics, 11250 Gilbert Drive. For ages 6 and up. Cost: $25. Info/registration: 671-6333. Mobile photography class, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Instructor: Ben Finch, owner of Finch Photo. Registration and payment deadline: Wednesday, June 24. Info/registration: www.townoffarragut.org/register, 218-3375. “Performance, Presence and Poise” class, 12:30-5:30 p.m., 313 N. Forest Park Blvd. Cost: $75. Preregistration with confirmation required. Info/registration: Lilly Sutton, 387-7600; www. AlexanderTechniqueKnoxville.com. Saturday Stories and Songs: Brianna Hanson, 11 a.m., Lawson McGhee Library, 500 W. Church Ave. Info: 215-8750. Saturday Stories and Songs: Sean McCollough, 11 a.m., Cedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Info: 470-7033.
MONDAY, JUNE 29 Computer Workshops: Word 2007 II, 5:30 p.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Requires Word 2007 Basics or equivalent skills. Info/registration: 215-8700.
TUESDAY, JUNE 30 Computer Workshops: Excel, 2 p.m. East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Requires Word Basics or equivalent skills. Info/registration: 215- 8700.
THURSDAY, JULY 2 Knoxville Writers’ Guild open mic night, 7 p.m., Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. A $2 donation is requested at the door. Open to the public but must be a member to read your work. Info: www.KnoxvilleWritersGuild.org.
FRIDAY, JULY 3 Pilot Fireball Moonlite Classic 5K 9 p.m. and Firecracker Kids Mile 8 p.m. New route through UT campus, along the river and by the UT Gardens. Info/
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registration: www.ktc.org; Bo Saulsbury, bosaulsbury@ gmail.com. Public reception for “Organic and Mechanic” exhibit by Susan V. Adams and Barb Johnson, 5-9 p.m., Balcony gallery of the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Exhibit on display July 3-31. Info: 523-7543 or www. knoxalliance.com. Reception for new photo exhibit “Cuba: Transition, Dreams and Transformation” by Maria B. Clark, Ph.D., Astrid Galindo and Rosa Mar, 5-9 p.m., Suite 112, Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Free and open to the public. Exhibit presented by HoLa Hora Latina; on display through end of July. Info: casahola@holafestival. org or 335-3358.
SATURDAY, JULY 4 Sons of the Revolution Celebration, 10 a.m., James White’s Fort courtyard, 205 E. Hill Ave. Free admission; donations accepted. Info: www. jameswhitesfort.org.
MONDAY, JULY 6 Mighty Musical Monday with O’Connor Senior Singers, noon, Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Lunch of sandwich, chips and a dessert, $5 in the lobby while supplies last. Program is free. Info: 684-1200.
MONDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 6-10 Etiquette classes, 4-5:15 p.m., Imagination Forest, 7613 Blueberry Road. Hosted by the Cardinal School of Etiquette for ages 6-12. Cost: $125. Info/registration: 312-2371 or alwhite07@comcast.net.
TUESDAY, JULY 7 Drum-Making Workshop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., East Tennessee Technology Access Center, 116 Childress St. For teens and adults with and without disabilities. Info: Lorrie or Shaynie, 219-0130.
THURSDAY, JULY 9 “Pinterest/Instagram/Twitter for Seniors” class, 1-3 p.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors. Cost: $30. Info/registration: 218-3375; www.townoffarragut. org/register; in person at town hall.
THURSDAYS, JULY 9-30 Zumba Kids class, 9-10 a.m., Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Instructor: Gina Guider. Cost: $3 per class. No registration required. Info: Lauren Cox, lauren.cox@townoffarragut.org or 966-7057.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 10-12 “The Spitfire Grill,” a soulful and inspiring musical presented by The WordPlayers, Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: wordplayers.org, knoxbijou.com, 684-1200 and at the door.
MONDAY, JULY 13 Field day for grades K-2, 9-10 a.m., Anchor Park, 11730 Turkey Creek Road. Cost: $3. Registration deadline: Friday, July 10. Features: sack, three-legged and relay races; softball throw; kickball; wiffle ball. Healthy snack and water provided. To register: 218-3375, www.townoffarragut.org/register, in person at the town hall. Info: Lauren Cox, lauren.cox@townoffarragut.org or 966-7057.
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AGENDA FARRAGUT BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN June 25, 2015 BEER BOARD MEETING: 6:00 PM BMA MEETING: 7:00 PM I. Silent Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call II. Approval of Agenda III. Mayor’s Report A. Mayoral Appointments to the Farragut Planning Commission IV. Citizens Forum V. Approval of Minutes A. June 11, 2015 VI. Business Items A. Approval of an Amendment to the Farragut/Knox County Schools Education Relations Committee Charter B. Approval of Resolution R-2015-04, Declaring Certain Town Property to be Surplus Property C. Appointment of a two-year term, expiring June 2017, to the Farragut Board of Zoning Appeals D. Approval of Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Clean Tennessee Energy Grant E. Approval of agreement with TDOT for development of CMAQ Traffic Signal Improvement project F. Approval of agreement with TDOT for development of Feasibility Study for Parkside Drive/Outlet Drive Connector G. Approval of agreement with TDOT for development of Greenway Project between Old Stage Road and Kingston Pike H. Approval of Town Attorney Contract and Rates VII. Ordinances A. Public Hearing & Second Reading 1. Ordinance 15-07, to rezone a portion of Parcel 104, Tax Map 141, located at 421 Everett Road, 15.385 Acres, from R-1 to R-1/OSR (Homestead Land Holdings, LLC, Applicant) B. First Reading 1. Ordinance 15-05, to rezone a portion of Parcel 69, Tax Map 142, located north of the Farragut Church of Christ, 19.66 acres, from R-2 (General Single-Family Residential) District to R-6 (Multi-Family Residential) District, (Continental 333 Fund, LLC, Applicant) VIII. Town Administrator’s Report IX. Town Attorney’s Report It is the policy of the Town of Farragut not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Public Law 93-112 and 101-336 in its hiring, employment practices and programs. To request accommodations due to disabilities, please call 865-9667057 in advance of the meeting.
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Larry and Lisa Guillain-Barre ordeal prompts couple to volunteer The Allspice CafĂŠ at Fort Sanders Regional may seem like an unusual place for a family gathering, but for Larry and Lisa Beeler, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a â&#x20AC;&#x153;second home.â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where they came that St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day 2010 when Larry was stricken with Miller Fisher Syndrome, a rare variant of GuillainBarre Syndrome (GBS) that left him paralyzed, on a ventilator and in an induced coma. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where a worried Lisa, â&#x20AC;&#x153;not knowing whether he would be the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; he was when he came in or if he would ever be again,â&#x20AC;? waited in the lounge of the Critical Care Unit for weeks on end. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also where Larry and Lisa found so much hope, healing and caring that they now serve as volunteers for others who nd themselves in similar situations. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also why the Beelers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; complete with the four children, in-laws, grandkids and parents â&#x20AC;&#x201C; have returned every St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day for the past ve years to remember. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our family meets here every year on March 17 because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so thankful,â&#x20AC;? said Lisa. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can look back and see where we were and where we got back to. People say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Could you not nd a better place to go celebrate?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; We ate here three times a day for three months!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll eat and walk around a little bit,â&#x20AC;? said Larry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll all go upstairs on the terrace because I loved to be wheeled outside. We re ect on what happened and thank God that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not here. Sometimes, we go up to Patricia Neal (Rehabilitation Center) and a nurse will say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Can I help you?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;No, I was a Guillain-Barre patient here ve years ago and I was in this room, and I am just here re ecting on what happened. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ask me a lot of questions. A lot of times, I will tell them my story of what I went through.â&#x20AC;? What Larry â&#x20AC;&#x153;went throughâ&#x20AC;? began March 16, 2010, on his drive home from work when he noticed his vision wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite right but brushed it off, thinking it was a side effect of the antibiotics he was taking for a sore throat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Within 24 hours, he went from
being as healthy as could be to being on life support,â&#x20AC;? Lisa recalled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t move his arms, his legs, he couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t open his eyes. He was paralyzed from head to toe.â&#x20AC;? Fort Sanders neurologist Dr. Darrell Thomas determined that Larry had been stricken with Miller Fisher Syndrome, a variant of GBS that is characterized by abnormal muscle coordination, paralysis of the eye muscles and absence of the tendon re exes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what GuillainBarre was, never heard of it,â&#x20AC;? said Larry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if I was going to be paralyzed for the rest of my life. We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what the next step was. We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know whether I would be a vegetable for the rest of my life. I could tell a little bit of what was going on around me if people talked to me. I could wiggle my toes a little bit for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;yesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;no.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; I lost 30-something pounds. I was skin and bone.â&#x20AC;? After being in ICU for four weeks, Larry spent four weeks in Patricia Neal where therapists and Dr. Sharon Glass were nally able to send him home in a wheelchair and walker. Another six or seven months of outpatient therapy followed before Larry was able to return his job as a buyer at a hardware wholesaler. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m living proof and a testament to a lot of people that you CAN beat this if you work hard at it,â&#x20AC;? says Larry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because of this hospital â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the doctors and the nurses and nutritionists and therapists and the spirit of God and my belief â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they got me to walk again, to talk again, got me to eat again and they helped me pull through it.â&#x20AC;? Now, Larry and Lisa are â&#x20AC;&#x153;giving backâ&#x20AC;? as Fort Sanders volunteers. Lisa serves once a week in the same ICU lounge where she spent so many weeks during Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s illness. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Waiting in the ICU lounge was bad â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not an easy seat to sit in â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but the people they had working in the ICU lounge helped me get through it,â&#x20AC;? said Lisa. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why I wanted to give back. I always say I come to volunteer hoping to be a blessing to somebody else, but usually I am the one
Five years apart, Larry and Lisa Beeler continue to remember. Wearing green, they returned to Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center on March 17, 2015, to acknowledge the fifth anniversary of Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s admission to rehab and reflect on what that time meant for their family. In 2010, Larry and Lisa were smiling as he was discharged from Patricia Neal. Presently they continue to come back to PNRC and Fort Sanders Regional, as a way to serve fellow patients and relay the experiences they once had.
who leaves with all the blessings. I always do. I love it.â&#x20AC;? While Lisa helps with all types of patients in ICU, Larry serves on an as-needed basis whenever there is a family dealing with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to do is give a little bit of hope and inspiration to people,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just try to meet with families and people in the hospital who have that and try
to help them through it. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t diagnose them by any means or tell them whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to happen. We just try to give them a little bit of hope and say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You are not alone.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; If I can show that I am there and I am strong and â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I hate to use the words â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;beat itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but if we have a positive mental attitude about it then maybe I can give them some inspiration that might change the way they look at things. When we walk out of the room, we hope that we have left something with them. They are lying there in bed, they
canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t walk but maybe they will say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;He was completely paralyzed but he was able to walk in and walk out and maybe I can do that too â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if not for myself then for my family.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;? The couple recently received the 2015 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Volunteer of the Yearâ&#x20AC;? award in May at Fort Sanders Regionalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. In addition, Regionalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Volunteer Coordinator Paula Minhinnett said the couple will likely be nominated for state and national volunteer awards in the near future.
Student volunteers lend hand at Fort Sanders Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than a bit of wistfulness in Paula Minhinnettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voice as she talks about the scores of college students who volunteer at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are like stardust,â&#x20AC;? Paula Minhinnett is saying. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They come in like a whirlwind, do all these great things and then theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re gone. But while they are here, they are fabulous. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re digitally gifted, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll accept any job, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re quick and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re energetic. They are great but, unlike our retiree volunteers who sign on for the rest of their life, the students are gone after a little while.â&#x20AC;? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why Minhinnett, the coordinator of Fort Sandersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; army of 200 volunteers, says she would love to have even more students from the nearby University of Tennessee campus to
help add consistency to the daily operation of Covenant Healthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agship 550-bed facility. Currently, the main areas she is trying to ll are front desk volunteers who meet, greet and escort visitors, surgery lounge volunteers who work not only with patients and family, but physicians as well, and discharge call volunteers who follow-up a patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progress via a phone call soon after their discharge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those are the three main places Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m recruiting for and it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t easy to do and remain consistent,â&#x20AC;? said Minhinnett. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The students are great at it because there is some computer training involved.â&#x20AC;? Of course, there are plenty of other possibilities not only for college students but also retirees, workers looking to transition into a new ca-
reer, former patients and those with a passion for music, ministry or animals, including: Heartstrings: A musical group that entertains patients and visitors each month. Fellowship Center: Volunteers who assist those staying in Fort Sandersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hospitality house for the families of patients from outside the region. HABIT (Human Animal Bonding In Tennessee): Pet owners who share the unconditional love of a pet with patients and caregivers. Stephen Ministers: Lay ministers who provide spiritual support to patients and caregivers. Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center Peers: Former patients help current patients
by reading to them, helping them write letters, and providing conversation and friendly company. Openings are not always available for the service areas in which you are most interested. The Volunteer Service Coordinator will work with you in selecting an alternative service area based on your preferred schedule. From time to time it may be necessary for a prospective volunteer to wait until an appropriate service area is vacated. Want to lend a hand or â&#x20AC;&#x153;give backâ&#x20AC;? the way Larry and Lisa Beeler do? Call Fort Sanders Volunteer Auxiliary at 865-541-1249 or visit www.fsregional.com/volunteers to apply online.
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Want to know more about volunteering at Fort Sanders Regional? Call (865) 541-1249 or go to fsregional.com.